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Relationship Of Paratracheal Lymph Nodes With The Progression Of Chronic Autoimmune Thyroiditis: 5-Year Follow-Up Results, Gülhan Akbaba, Di̇lek Berker, Serhat Işik, Nari̇n Nasiroğlu İmga, Feri̇t Keri̇m Küçükler, Yasemi̇n Tütüncü, Serdar Güler
Relationship Of Paratracheal Lymph Nodes With The Progression Of Chronic Autoimmune Thyroiditis: 5-Year Follow-Up Results, Gülhan Akbaba, Di̇lek Berker, Serhat Işik, Nari̇n Nasiroğlu İmga, Feri̇t Keri̇m Küçükler, Yasemi̇n Tütüncü, Serdar Güler
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: To examine changes in paratracheal lymph nodes (PLNs) and the relationship with the course of the disease in patients with chronic autoimmune thyroiditis (CAT) 5 years after diagnosis. Materials and methods: A total of 169 patients with newly diagnosed CAT and 53 healthy subjects were included in the study. All patients underwent ultrasonographic (US) examinations of the thyroid, paratracheal regions, and examined thyroid function tests. Eighty-four patients who were euthyroid at baseline and who were contacted 5 years after the diagnosis were reevaluated by US and thyroid function tests. Results: The PLNs frequency was significantly higher in the CAT …
Intraoperative Boost Radiation Effects On Early Wound Complications In Breast Cancer Patients Undergoing Breast-Conserving Surgery, Mehmet Ali̇ Gülçeli̇k, Lütfi̇ Doğan, Ni̇yazi̇ Karaman, Müjdat Turan, Yavuz Seli̇m Kahraman, Gökhan Gi̇ray Akgül, Ci̇hangi̇r Özaslan
Intraoperative Boost Radiation Effects On Early Wound Complications In Breast Cancer Patients Undergoing Breast-Conserving Surgery, Mehmet Ali̇ Gülçeli̇k, Lütfi̇ Doğan, Ni̇yazi̇ Karaman, Müjdat Turan, Yavuz Seli̇m Kahraman, Gökhan Gi̇ray Akgül, Ci̇hangi̇r Özaslan
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: Intraoperative radiation therapy (IORT) may pose a risk for wound complications. All technical aspects of IORT regarding early wound complications were evaluated. Materials and methods: Ninety-three consecutive patients operated on with the same surgical technique and given (study group) or not given (control group) IORT were included. Wound complications were evaluated in two groups. Results: Forty-three patients were treated with boost dose IORT and 50 patients were treated with breast-conserving surgery without IORT. When both groups were compared in terms of early postoperative complications, there were 11 (25.5%) patients with seroma in the IORT group and 3 patients (6%) …
Antibacterial Resistance Patterns And Incidence Of Hospital-Acquired Staphylococcus Aureus Bacteremia In A Tertiary Care Educational Hospital In Turkey: A Perspective From 2001 To 2013, Oğuz Reşat Si̇pahi̇, Serhat Uysal, Sabi̇re Şöhret Aydemi̇r, Hüsnü Pullukçu, Meltem Taşbakan, Alper Tünger, Fatma Feri̇ha Çi̇lli̇, Tansu Yamazhan, Bi̇lgi̇n Arda, Hi̇lal Si̇pahi̇, Sercan Ulusoy
Antibacterial Resistance Patterns And Incidence Of Hospital-Acquired Staphylococcus Aureus Bacteremia In A Tertiary Care Educational Hospital In Turkey: A Perspective From 2001 To 2013, Oğuz Reşat Si̇pahi̇, Serhat Uysal, Sabi̇re Şöhret Aydemi̇r, Hüsnü Pullukçu, Meltem Taşbakan, Alper Tünger, Fatma Feri̇ha Çi̇lli̇, Tansu Yamazhan, Bi̇lgi̇n Arda, Hi̇lal Si̇pahi̇, Sercan Ulusoy
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: Staphylococcus aureus is an important nosocomial pathogen and a successful antimicrobial-resistance developer. In this study we retrospectively evaluated the resistance patterns and incidence of microbiologically confirmed nosocomial bacteremia (MCNB) related S. aureus strains between 2001 and 2013. Materials and methods: Any patient in whom S. aureus was isolated in at least one set of blood cultures (sent to the bacteriology laboratory 72 h after hospital admission) was considered to have MCNB. Results: The methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) rate in 2001 was 73.8% whereas it was 36.2% in 2013. When the 2001-2003 and 2011?2013 periods were compared, resistance to oxacillin, …
Impact Of Ggcx Polymorphisms On Warfarin Dose Requirements In Atrial Fibrillation Patients, Nian-Xin Jiang, Ying-Hui Xu, Jing-Wen Xia, Bing Jiang, Yan-Song Li
Impact Of Ggcx Polymorphisms On Warfarin Dose Requirements In Atrial Fibrillation Patients, Nian-Xin Jiang, Ying-Hui Xu, Jing-Wen Xia, Bing Jiang, Yan-Song Li
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: Warfarin is a common anticoagulant with large interindividual differences and a narrow therapeutic range. The polymorphisms of gamma-glutamyl carboxylase (GGCX) are important genetic factors for warfarin dose requirements. Materials and methods: Polymerase chain reaction and direct sequencing methods were used to detect the GGCX rs699664 genotype in 215 atrial fibrillation (AF) patients with warfarin administration. The effects on warfarin dose by different genotypes were analyzed. A warfarin dosing algorithm was developed based on age, height, CYP2C9, VKORC1, and GGCX genotype. Results: In 215 AF patients, there were 104 cases of wild-type GG genotype (48.4%), 92 cases of GA genotype …
Relationship Of Spinal Curvature, Mobility, And Low Back Pain In Womenwith And Without Urinary Incontinence, Şeyda Toprak Çelenay, Derya Özer Kaya
Relationship Of Spinal Curvature, Mobility, And Low Back Pain In Womenwith And Without Urinary Incontinence, Şeyda Toprak Çelenay, Derya Özer Kaya
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: This study aimed to investigate the relationship of sagittal spinal curvature, mobility, and low back pain (LBP) in women with and without urinary incontinence (UI). Materials and methods: Thirty-two women with UI (incontinence group) and 41 women without UI (control group) were included in this study. The sagittal spinal curvature and mobility were assessed with a Spinal Mouse device (IDIAG, Fehraltorf, Switzerland). Urogenital symptom distress, LBP, and disability caused by LBP were assessed using the Urogenital Distress Inventory-6 (UDI-6), a visual analog scale (VAS), and the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), respectively. Results: It was seen that the sagittal thoracic …
Prevention Of Propofol Injection-Related Pain Using Pretreatment Transcutaneous Electrical Acupoint Stimulation, Luping Huang, Yuanyuan Pan, Sijia Chen, Minyuan Zhang, Xiuxiu Zhuang, Shenhui Jin, Junlu Wang, Qinxue Dai, Yunchang Mo
Prevention Of Propofol Injection-Related Pain Using Pretreatment Transcutaneous Electrical Acupoint Stimulation, Luping Huang, Yuanyuan Pan, Sijia Chen, Minyuan Zhang, Xiuxiu Zhuang, Shenhui Jin, Junlu Wang, Qinxue Dai, Yunchang Mo
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: This study aimed to study the effect of pretreatment transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation (TEAS) in preventing propofol injection-related pain. Materials and methods: A total of 360 patients who were to undergo elective hysteroscopy surgery were randomly divided into the following three groups of 120 patients each: control (Group C), sham TEAS (Group F), and TEAS (Group T). Patients in Group C did not undergo any treatment before surgery; 30 min before the induction of anesthesia, patients in Groups F and T underwent electrical stimulation of the bilateral LI4-PC6 acupoint. Patients in Group F were subjected to 'feeling flow', while …
The Comparison Of Various Disinfectants? Efficacy On Staphylococcus Aureus And Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Biofilm Layers, Hati̇ce Köse, Nur Yapar
The Comparison Of Various Disinfectants? Efficacy On Staphylococcus Aureus And Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Biofilm Layers, Hati̇ce Köse, Nur Yapar
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: Because biofilms are resistant to antibiotics and biocides, they usually cause chronic persistent infections, which are arduous to cure and have high mortality and morbidity. Our study aimed to investigate the efficiency of orthophthalaldehyde, peracetic acid, hydrogen peroxide, and sodium hypochlorite on Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus biofilm layers and live microbial cells. Materials and methods: Biofilm layers were determined by crystal violet assay and live microbial cells were determined using a resazurin assay. Results: For Pseudomonas aeruginosa, sodium hypochlorite showed the most influential disinfection because it diminished 83.6% of the biofilm layer and decreased 99.7% of live microbial …
Intracranial Intraventricular Tumors: Long-Term Surgical Outcome Of 25 Patients, Si̇ma Sayyahmelli̇, Oğuz Baran, Doğa Uğurlar, Rahşan Kemerdere, Veysel Antar, Taner Tanriverdi̇
Intracranial Intraventricular Tumors: Long-Term Surgical Outcome Of 25 Patients, Si̇ma Sayyahmelli̇, Oğuz Baran, Doğa Uğurlar, Rahşan Kemerdere, Veysel Antar, Taner Tanriverdi̇
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: The aim of this paper is to provide the long-term surgical outcome of patients with intracranial intraventricular tumors. Materials and methods: Twenty-five patients operated on for intraventricular tumors between June 1999 and June 2014 are reviewed. Data from before, during, and after surgery were obtained from the patients' files and patients were followed regularly after surgery. Results: The group of patients comprised 15 females and 10 males with a mean age of 31.6 ± 16 years. The majority were adults and only 3 children were included. Three, 4, and 18 patients had tumors in the 4th, 3rd, and frontal …
Microvascular Tissue Transfers In The Elderly: Safety Analysis For A Challenging Area, Ali̇ Emre Aksu, Gali̇p Gencay Üstün, Ozan Bi̇ti̇k, Murat Kara, Ahmet Hamdi̇ Sakarya, Tunç Şafak
Microvascular Tissue Transfers In The Elderly: Safety Analysis For A Challenging Area, Ali̇ Emre Aksu, Gali̇p Gencay Üstün, Ozan Bi̇ti̇k, Murat Kara, Ahmet Hamdi̇ Sakarya, Tunç Şafak
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/Aim: Due to increased average life expectancy, the number of elderly patients requiring complex reconstructive microsurgical procedures is rising. Age, comorbid conditions, and location of operation are all possible risk factors. The aim of this study is to evaluate surgical outcomes to set the right criteria. Materials and methods: Between 1996 and 2014, the data of 30 patients over the age of 70, who were treated with microsurgical techniques in our clinic, were extracted from patient records and analyzed retrospectively. Results: In this patient population, flap success rate was 94%. Systemic and surgical complication rates were 40% and 48%, respectively. …
Surgical Treatment Of Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformations, Pinar Biçakçioğlu, Seli̇m Şaki̇r Erkmen Gülhan, Ebru Sayilir, Hakan Ertürk, Yetki̇n Ağaçkiran, Sadi̇ Kaya, Nuretti̇n Karaoğlanoğlu
Surgical Treatment Of Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformations, Pinar Biçakçioğlu, Seli̇m Şaki̇r Erkmen Gülhan, Ebru Sayilir, Hakan Ertürk, Yetki̇n Ağaçkiran, Sadi̇ Kaya, Nuretti̇n Karaoğlanoğlu
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: Pulmonary arteriovenous malformations (PAVMs) are direct communications between the branches of pulmonary arteries and veins. This study evaluates surgically treated cases of pulmonary arteriovenous malformations. Materials and methods: We retrospectively examined 41 cases of PAVM that were operated in our clinic between 1995 and 2012. We obtained the clinical, radiological, and surgical data of the patients from their files. Results: The 41 cases comprised 27 males and 14 females. Their mean age at diagnosis was 39.8 years (range: 9-71). The symptoms were hemoptysis in 28 cases, dyspnea in five, cough in three, and epistaxis in two; three patients were …
Hpv Types And E6/E7 Mrna Expression In Cervical Samples From Turkish Women With Abnormal Cytology In Ankara, Turkey, İpek Tüney, Ayli̇n Altay, Koray Ergünay, Sevgen Çeli̇k Önder, Alp Usubütün, Mehmet Coşkun Salman, Gülendam Bozdayi, Erdem Karabulut, Osman Seli̇m Badur, Kunter Yüce, Ahmet Pinar
Hpv Types And E6/E7 Mrna Expression In Cervical Samples From Turkish Women With Abnormal Cytology In Ankara, Turkey, İpek Tüney, Ayli̇n Altay, Koray Ergünay, Sevgen Çeli̇k Önder, Alp Usubütün, Mehmet Coşkun Salman, Gülendam Bozdayi, Erdem Karabulut, Osman Seli̇m Badur, Kunter Yüce, Ahmet Pinar
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: Human papillomaviruses have been established as a risk factor for invasive carcinoma of the uterine cervix. HPV E6/E7 oncogene expression has recently emerged as a promising biomarker to determine the risk for progression to high-grade cervical lesions. The aim of this study was to evaluate HPV mRNA and DNA detection in samples with abnormal cytology. Materials and methods: Cervical specimens were obtained at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology via cervical brushes during January-October 2011. Liquid-based cytology slides were evaluated according to the 2001 Bethesda System. Cytology specimens from a total of 81 women with abnormal cytology were included. …
Surveillance Of Preventive Measures For Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (Vap) And Its Rate In Makkah Region Hospitals, Saudi Arabia, Ahmad Banjar, Mohammed Felemban, Khalid Dhafar, Zohair Gazzaz, Badr Al Harthi, Mukhtiar Baig, Kasim Al Khatib, Jameela Zakaria, Kawther Hawsawi, Lilma Isahac, Arbi Akbar
Surveillance Of Preventive Measures For Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (Vap) And Its Rate In Makkah Region Hospitals, Saudi Arabia, Ahmad Banjar, Mohammed Felemban, Khalid Dhafar, Zohair Gazzaz, Badr Al Harthi, Mukhtiar Baig, Kasim Al Khatib, Jameela Zakaria, Kawther Hawsawi, Lilma Isahac, Arbi Akbar
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: The present study aimed to assess the VAP rate and to identify VAP prevention activities in public sector hospitals situated in the Makkah Region, Saudi Arabia (SA). Materials and methods: In this cross-sectional study, the VAP data from 13 public sector hospitals were collected from January to December 2013 and analyzed using SPSS 16. Results: The overall VAP rate in Makkah Region hospitals was 6.89 cases per 1000 ventilator-days. There was a significant difference in VAP rate among the hospitals of the Makkah Region (P < 0.001). There was no significant difference in the VAP rate among hospitals, which were using only one, two, or all three VAP preventive approaches (P = 0.26) accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI) and Central Board for Accreditation of Health Care Institution (CBAHI) (P = 0.12), and using the form in intensive care units (ICUs) (P = 0.85). There was a significant difference in the VAP rate among hospitals having different bed capacities (P < 0.001), data regularly collected (P = 0.03), and had a team to supervise the VAP project (P = 0.04). Conclusion: The VAP rate in Makkah Region hospitals is 6.89 cases per 1000 ventilator-days.
Neutrophil-To-Lymphocyte Ratio Is Elevated In Recurringnonmuscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Emrah Yürük, Theodore Robert Saitz, Serkan Gönültaş, Ege Can Şerefoğlu, Ahmet Yaser Müslümanoğlu
Neutrophil-To-Lymphocyte Ratio Is Elevated In Recurringnonmuscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Emrah Yürük, Theodore Robert Saitz, Serkan Gönültaş, Ege Can Şerefoğlu, Ahmet Yaser Müslümanoğlu
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: Although it has been shown that the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) may predict the progression of nonmuscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC), its association with the recurrence of NMIBC has been poorly studied. The aim of this study is to evaluate the association between NLR and disease recurrence in patients with NMIBC. Materials and methods: The medical records of 428 consecutive initially diagnosed NMIBC patients who underwent transurethral resection between January 2010 and July 2014 were retrospectively reviewed. Patients without a preoperative NLR (n = 6), without a minimum of 6 months of follow-up (n = 56), who were lost to …
Effect Of Familial Mediterranean Fever On Sexual And Reproductive Health In Women, Görkem Karakaş Uğurlu, Mustafa Uğurlu, Şükran Erten, Serdar Süleyman Can, Semra Ulusoy Kaymak, Ali̇ Çayköylü
Effect Of Familial Mediterranean Fever On Sexual And Reproductive Health In Women, Görkem Karakaş Uğurlu, Mustafa Uğurlu, Şükran Erten, Serdar Süleyman Can, Semra Ulusoy Kaymak, Ali̇ Çayköylü
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between familial Mediterranean fever and female sexual dysfunction and premenstrual syndrome. Materials and methods: This study included 36 patients with familial Mediterranean fever and 33 healthy volunteers. Familial Mediterranean fever was diagnosed according to the Tel Hashomer criteria and familial Mediterranean fever mutations were identified in all of the patients. The patients and healthy volunteers were compared in terms of anxiety, depression, sexual dysfunction, and premenstrual syndrome, and a model was created that describes the relationships among these variables. Results: We found statistically significant differences between the groups in …
Aortic Valve Sclerosis Is Associated With The Extent Of Coronaryartery Disease In Stable Coronary Artery Disease, Seli̇m Topcu, Uğur Aksu, Kamuran Kalkan, Oktay Gülcü, Arzu Kalayci Karabay, Enbi̇ya Aksakal, İbrahi̇m Hali̇l Tanboğa, Serdar Sevi̇mli̇
Aortic Valve Sclerosis Is Associated With The Extent Of Coronaryartery Disease In Stable Coronary Artery Disease, Seli̇m Topcu, Uğur Aksu, Kamuran Kalkan, Oktay Gülcü, Arzu Kalayci Karabay, Enbi̇ya Aksakal, İbrahi̇m Hali̇l Tanboğa, Serdar Sevi̇mli̇
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: Aortic valve sclerosis (AVS) is characterized by lipid deposition and calcific infiltration on the edge of aortic leaflets without significant restriction of motion. The SYNTAX Score (SS) is an important method for evaluating coronary artery disease (CAD). Many studies showed that there is an important relation between the SS and undesired cardiac outcomes. In our study, we investigated the correlation between the SS and AVS by including both ACS and stable CAD cases. Materials and methods: We enrolled 543 patients with CAD who underwent coronary angiography into this cross-sectional study between September 2013 and September 2014. Results: The study …
Copeptin Levels In Carbon Monoxide Poisoning, Güler İrem, Yunsur Çevi̇k, Ahmet Turgut Keski̇n, Emi̇ne Emektar, Osman Lütfi̇ Demi̇rci̇, Tuba Şafak, Gülşah Çikrikçi Işik, Kadi̇r Okhan Akin
Copeptin Levels In Carbon Monoxide Poisoning, Güler İrem, Yunsur Çevi̇k, Ahmet Turgut Keski̇n, Emi̇ne Emektar, Osman Lütfi̇ Demi̇rci̇, Tuba Şafak, Gülşah Çikrikçi Işik, Kadi̇r Okhan Akin
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: The aim of this study is to identify the copeptin levels in patients presenting with carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning to the emergency department and to investigate its correlation with the neurological effects. Materials and methods: The study group consisted of patients presenting with CO poisoning and carboxyhemoglobin levels >10%. Blood samples for copeptin levels were obtained twice, first at presentation then at the fourth hour of observation. The data were analyzed using SPSS 16 for Windows. Results: The median copeptin levels of the patient group were identified as 0.63 (0.39-1.06) ng/mL at hour 0 and 0.41 (0.31-0.49) at hour …
Nitroglycerin Challenge Induces Lateralized Headache In Nasociliarynerve-Ligated Rats: Implications For Chronic Migraine, Di̇dem Tuba Akçali, Ahmet Deni̇z Belen, C.Avni̇ Babacan, Hayrunni̇sa Bolay Belen
Nitroglycerin Challenge Induces Lateralized Headache In Nasociliarynerve-Ligated Rats: Implications For Chronic Migraine, Di̇dem Tuba Akçali, Ahmet Deni̇z Belen, C.Avni̇ Babacan, Hayrunni̇sa Bolay Belen
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: Chronic migraine is a common debilitating disease with limited treatment options. We aimed to develop a novel model for chronic migraine by ligating the nasociliary nerve (NCL) and administering nitroglycerin (NTG) to exacerbate acute headache attacks. Materials and methods: Exacerbation of the headache was induced by NTG (10 mg/kg, subcutaneously) administered to male Wistar rats (n = 36) 14 days following unilateral NCL. Cutaneous and cold allodynia was tested using Von Frey (VF) filaments and acetone, respectively. Elevated plus maze (EPM) results and c-fos immunoreactivity of TNC were investigated. Results: NTG administration significantly decreased VF threshold values only in …
Skin Findings In Autoimmune And Nonautoimmune Thyroid Disease With Respect To Thyroid Functional Status And Healthy Controls, Mümtaz Takir, Emi̇n Özlü, Osman Köstek, Zafer Türkoğlu, Hasan Hüseyi̇n Mutlu, Tuğba Kevser Uzunçakmak, Necmetti̇n Akdeni̇z, Ayşe Serap Karadağ
Skin Findings In Autoimmune And Nonautoimmune Thyroid Disease With Respect To Thyroid Functional Status And Healthy Controls, Mümtaz Takir, Emi̇n Özlü, Osman Köstek, Zafer Türkoğlu, Hasan Hüseyi̇n Mutlu, Tuğba Kevser Uzunçakmak, Necmetti̇n Akdeni̇z, Ayşe Serap Karadağ
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: Thyroid disorders are associated with a wide variety of skin disorders that respond to treatment of hormone imbalance in most cases and thus are of vital importance to dermatologists. This study aimed to evaluate skin findings associated with autoimmune and nonautoimmune thyroid disease with respect to thyroid functional status and healthy controls. Materials and methods: A total of 300 consecutive patients with either autoimmune (n = 173) or nonautoimmune (n = 127) thyroid disease and 100 healthy control subjects were included in this cross-sectional study. Data on patient demographics, thyroid function tests, and skin findings were recorded for patient …
Groin And Thigh Reconstructions With Pedicled Rectus Abdominis Myocutaneous Flaps, Hakan Uzun, Ozan Bi̇ti̇k, Yahya Baltu, Mehmet Dadaci, Aycan Uğur Kayikçioğlu
Groin And Thigh Reconstructions With Pedicled Rectus Abdominis Myocutaneous Flaps, Hakan Uzun, Ozan Bi̇ti̇k, Yahya Baltu, Mehmet Dadaci, Aycan Uğur Kayikçioğlu
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: Resection of tumors from the groin and thigh regions with safe margins often results in significant soft tissue defects, which preclude primary closure. This study presents a series of rectus abdominis myocutaneous flaps for irradiated thigh and groin wounds with the purpose of evaluating the efficacy and outcomes of these flaps in this population. Materials and methods: From 2008 to 2015, all patients who underwent resection of thigh or groin region tumors and reconstruction with an inferiorly based rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap were retrospectively identified. Medical records of the patients were reviewed. Results: A total of 27 patients, aged …
First Trimester Ultrasonographic Parameters In Prediction Of The Course And Outcome Of Monochorionic Twin Pregnancies, Slavica Aksam, Snezana Plesinac, Jelena Dotlic, Jasmina Tadic, Svetlana Vrzic-Petronijevic, Milos Petronijevic, Dusica Kocijancic-Belovic, Snezana Buzadzic
First Trimester Ultrasonographic Parameters In Prediction Of The Course And Outcome Of Monochorionic Twin Pregnancies, Slavica Aksam, Snezana Plesinac, Jelena Dotlic, Jasmina Tadic, Svetlana Vrzic-Petronijevic, Milos Petronijevic, Dusica Kocijancic-Belovic, Snezana Buzadzic
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: The aim of the study was to evaluate the association and the potential predictive value of first trimester ultrasonographic parameters on the course and outcome of monochorionic diamniotic twin pregnancies. Materials and methods: A prospective cohort study was undertaken of 39 healthy women with consecutive monochorionic diamniotic twin pregnancies. During first-trimester screening, crown-rump length (CRL) and nuchal translucency (NT) were measured. The intertwin discordance in CRL and NT was determined. As pregnancy outcomes we assessed twins' live-born rates, Apgar scores, birth weight, pregnancy complications, and gestational week of delivery. Results: None of the assessed pregnancy outcomes significantly correlated with …
Sex-Related Differences In The Efficacy Of Dexamethasone Pretreatmentfor Postoperative Analgesia In Patients Undergoing Laparoscopiccholecystectomy: A Randomized Controlled Study, Choel Lee, Jae-Yoon Chung, Myeongjong Lee
Sex-Related Differences In The Efficacy Of Dexamethasone Pretreatmentfor Postoperative Analgesia In Patients Undergoing Laparoscopiccholecystectomy: A Randomized Controlled Study, Choel Lee, Jae-Yoon Chung, Myeongjong Lee
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: Sex-related differences in response to pain have become a topic of increasing interest. However, sex-related differences in the efficacy of dexamethasone for postoperative analgesia have not been previously addressed. Materials and methods: The study included 196 men and 196 women, aged between 18 and 45 years, who were scheduled for laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The patients were randomly allocated into dexamethasone (M/F: 98/98) and control (normal saline; M/F: 98/98) groups. Patients in the study group received intravenous dexamethasone at 0.1 mg/kg (dexamethasone group) 1 h before induction of anesthesia. Patients in the control group received normal saline. Changes in cumulative morphine-containing, …
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Characteristics In Patients With Well-Controlled Acromegaly And Their Compliance With Positive Airway Pressure Therapy, Mehmet Sezai̇ Taşbakan, Özen Kaçmaz Başoğlu, Ilgin Yildirim Şi̇mşi̇r, Lütfi̇ye Füsun Saygili
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Characteristics In Patients With Well-Controlled Acromegaly And Their Compliance With Positive Airway Pressure Therapy, Mehmet Sezai̇ Taşbakan, Özen Kaçmaz Başoğlu, Ilgin Yildirim Şi̇mşi̇r, Lütfi̇ye Füsun Saygili
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: Acromegaly is often associated with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) with a frequency between 40% and 80%. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the clinical and polysomnographic characteristics of acromegaly patients with sleep apnea symptoms and to identify positive airway pressure (PAP) adherence in acromegaly patients with OSAS diagnosis.Materials and methods: Twenty-eight well-controlled acromegaly patients (17 males, mean age 48.7 $\pm$ 10.1 years) with sleep apnea symptoms were included in this prospective study. Demographic data, anthropometric measurements, and medical history were evaluated. Full-night in-laboratory polysomnography was performed.Results: Polysomnography results showed that 25 patients (89.3%) had OSAS …
Comparison Of Nutritional Risk Screening Tools For Predictingsarcopenia In Hospitalized Patients, Mehmet Yürüyen, Hakan Yavuzer, Serap Yavuzer, Mahi̇r Cengi̇z, Fi̇li̇z Demi̇rdağ, Zehra Kara, Suna Avci, Nurgül Özgür Yurttaş, Mehmet Sami̇ İslamoğlu, Eren İmre, Afrodi̇ta Zeynep Taşkin, Alper Döventaş, Ülev Deni̇z Erdi̇nçler
Comparison Of Nutritional Risk Screening Tools For Predictingsarcopenia In Hospitalized Patients, Mehmet Yürüyen, Hakan Yavuzer, Serap Yavuzer, Mahi̇r Cengi̇z, Fi̇li̇z Demi̇rdağ, Zehra Kara, Suna Avci, Nurgül Özgür Yurttaş, Mehmet Sami̇ İslamoğlu, Eren İmre, Afrodi̇ta Zeynep Taşkin, Alper Döventaş, Ülev Deni̇z Erdi̇nçler
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: The aim of this study was to assess the risk of malnutrition in hospitalized patients with three different tests and to compare these tests in terms of long hospitalization periods and sarcopenia. Materials and methods: Hospitalized patients in an internal medicine clinic were enrolled in this cross-sectional study. Patients were grouped as under 65 years (Group 1 = G1) and over 65 years old (Group 2 = G2). The nutritional status of the patients was evaluated with the Nutritional Risk Screening (NRS) 2002, Universal Malnutrition Screening Tool (MUST), Mini Nutritional Assessment Short Form (MNA-SF), and total Mini Nutritional Assessment …
How To Manage Pseudoangiomatous Stromal Hyperplasia: Our Clinical Experience, Emi̇ne Kurt, Sevi̇m Turanli, Fatma Markoç, Ali̇ Uğur Berberoğlu
How To Manage Pseudoangiomatous Stromal Hyperplasia: Our Clinical Experience, Emi̇ne Kurt, Sevi̇m Turanli, Fatma Markoç, Ali̇ Uğur Berberoğlu
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: Pseudoangiomatous stromal hyperplasia (PASH) is a rare and benign mesenchymal proliferative breast lesion. Our aim is to review the clinical and radiological features of PASH and define a standard approach for its diagnosis and management. Materials and methods: Clinical records of 35 consecutive patients with PASH were retrospectively reviewed between 2009 and 2015. Patients with clinically or radiologically detected mass and patients who underwent biopsy for other indications and were diagnosed incidentally were included in the study. Results: There were 34 female patients and one male patient with gynecomastia. Twenty-three patients had palpable masses, and 16 of them were …
Co-Existence Of Bovine Viral Diarrhea And Border Disease Viruses In A Sheep Flock Suffering From Abortus And Diarrhea, Peli̇n Tuncer Göktuna, Gi̇zem Alpay, Eda Baldan Öner, Kadi̇r Yeşi̇lbağ
Co-Existence Of Bovine Viral Diarrhea And Border Disease Viruses In A Sheep Flock Suffering From Abortus And Diarrhea, Peli̇n Tuncer Göktuna, Gi̇zem Alpay, Eda Baldan Öner, Kadi̇r Yeşi̇lbağ
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Pestivirus infections have a huge economic impact on livestock production. In 2014, an aborted fetus from a sheep flock suffering from abortus and diarrhea was submitted for virological diagnosis. Due to the positive result of the sample for pestivirus and continuing clinical symptoms in the flock, all of the animals were sampled individually. Blood samples for serum and peripheral blood mononuclear cells were collected from 93 animals (5 rams, 26 lambs, and 62 sheep). During sampling 1 ocular and 4 rectal swab samples were obtained from lambs that had a clinical eye problem and diarrhea, respectively. Additionally 5 aborted fetuses …
Design Of Probiotic Dry Fermented Sausage (Sucuk) Production Withmicroencapsulated And Free Cells Of Lactobacillus Rhamnosus, Emel Ünal, Zerri̇n Ergi̇nkaya, Süleyman Polat, Emi̇r Ayşe Özer
Design Of Probiotic Dry Fermented Sausage (Sucuk) Production Withmicroencapsulated And Free Cells Of Lactobacillus Rhamnosus, Emel Ünal, Zerri̇n Ergi̇nkaya, Süleyman Polat, Emi̇r Ayşe Özer
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The present study was performed to design sucuk production with microencapsulated and free cells of Lactobacillus rhamnosus and to investigate the effect of this production method on probiotic viability and quality characteristics on the final product. L. rhamnosus was microencapsulated with an optimal coating material combination by using response surface methodology and subsequently used in sucuk production as a probiotic culture. Microencapsulation protected L. rhamnosus against gastric and other stress conditions in sucuk composition. Sucuk production with microencapsulated L. rhamnosus was found to be similar to traditional sucuk in terms of textural, physicochemical, and sensorial properties. Novel sucuk production was …
Fascia Lata Flap To Repair Perineal Hernia In Dogs: A Preliminary Study, Simone Guérios, Juliana Monteiro, Daniella Matos Da Silva
Fascia Lata Flap To Repair Perineal Hernia In Dogs: A Preliminary Study, Simone Guérios, Juliana Monteiro, Daniella Matos Da Silva
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Perineal hernia (PH) in dogs normally requires surgical reconstruction of the pelvic diaphragm. The use of fascia lata grafts has been reported and described in previous studies for the correction of PH after failure of the conventional herniorrhaphy. The purpose of this report is to describe a modified technique of fascia lata flap (FLP) for PH repair in dogs. Six client-owned male dogs with PH were included in the study. PH was repaired with a FLP obtained from the dog's ipsilateral thigh and sutured directly into the perineal defect. Caudal scrotal orchiectomy was performed in all dogs that were not …
Efficacy Of Repeatedly Used Cidr Device In Cattle Reproduction: A Metaanalysisreview Of Progesterone Concentration And Conception Rate, Muhammad Furqan Asghar Chacher, Armağan Çolak, Armağan Hayirli
Efficacy Of Repeatedly Used Cidr Device In Cattle Reproduction: A Metaanalysisreview Of Progesterone Concentration And Conception Rate, Muhammad Furqan Asghar Chacher, Armağan Çolak, Armağan Hayirli
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
n order to reduce estrus synchronization cost, utilization of residual progesterone (P4) in the used controlled internal drug release (CIDR) device upon sanitization can be possible. Two datasets were compiled from 8 and 7 research articles involving 3434 (2653 heifers + 771 lactating cows + 10 ovariectomized cows) and 7301 cattle (3879 heifers + 3422 lactating cows) to evaluate blood P4 concentration and conception rate, respectively, in response to repeatedly used CIDR devices after sanitization via autoclaving and disinfection. As the number of CIDR usages increased, blood P4 concentration decreased linearly (y = -0.484X + 3.135, R2 = 0.99, P < 0.001). Blood P4 concentration (1.52 vs. 2.20 ng/mL; P < 0.002) and conception rate (40.76 vs. 32.96%, P < 0.05) for lactating cows were lower than those for heifers. The sanitization method did not affect blood P4 concentration, but reused CIDR device subjected to disinfection was associated with reduced conception rate. In summary, depending upon the initial P4 load (1.38-1.90 g), the CIDR device could be used twice in lactating cows and four times in heifers after autoclaving to achieve target blood P4 concentrations.
Comparison Of The Isolation And Inhibition Abilities Ofselective Media Used For Brucella Spp. Isolation, Mustafa Sencer Karagül, Serkan İki̇z
Comparison Of The Isolation And Inhibition Abilities Ofselective Media Used For Brucella Spp. Isolation, Mustafa Sencer Karagül, Serkan İki̇z
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The aim of this study was to compare and contrast the isolation ability of selective media developed for Brucella spp. isolation and their inhibition ability against contaminant microorganisms. Fifty-one field strains biotyped from abortion case samples and 25 Brucella spp. negative organ samples were used. Strain suspensions and organ suspensions were prepared separately. The turbidity of the strain suspensions was measured via spectrophotometer. The bacterial density of the strain suspensions was prepared in such a way that the suspensions would have different turbidity values. Inoculation into Farrell, Agrifood Research and Technology Center of Aragon, Jones & Morgan, and Modified Thayer …
Development Of Multiplex Rt-Pcr For Detection And Differentiationof Foot-And-Mouth Disease Virus O And A Serotypes In Turkey, Beyhan Sareyyüpoğlu, İbrahi̇m Burgu
Development Of Multiplex Rt-Pcr For Detection And Differentiationof Foot-And-Mouth Disease Virus O And A Serotypes In Turkey, Beyhan Sareyyüpoğlu, İbrahi̇m Burgu
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
In this study, a two-step multiplex reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (mRT-PCR) was developed and evaluated using designed primers for the simultaneous detection and differentiation of Turkish foot-and-mouth disease virus (FMDV) serotypes A and O from clinical samples. In the method, a mix of one universal reverse primer designed from the 2B gene and two serotype-specific forward primers designed from the hypervariable regions of the capsid VP1-1D coding gene of FMDV were used. Totally, 272 FMDV-infected samples collected between 2006 and 2008 constituted the material of the study. mRT-PCR was compared to ELISA in terms of positivity percentage (%) and the …