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Scie, Impact Factor, Journal Volume And Quality, M. Mahi̇r Özmen
Scie, Impact Factor, Journal Volume And Quality, M. Mahi̇r Özmen
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
No abstract provided.
Attenuation Of Vasospasm By Dexmedetomidine After Experimental Subarachnoidal Haemorrhage In Rabbits, Olcay Eser, Hüseyi̇n Fi̇dan, Ömer Çoşkun, Yüksel Ela, Ahmet Songur, Murat Coşar
Attenuation Of Vasospasm By Dexmedetomidine After Experimental Subarachnoidal Haemorrhage In Rabbits, Olcay Eser, Hüseyi̇n Fi̇dan, Ömer Çoşkun, Yüksel Ela, Ahmet Songur, Murat Coşar
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Aim: Vasospasm is one of the most important factors that influence the successful treatment of ruptured intracranial aneurysm. We studied if vasospasm following subarachnoidal haemorrhage (SAH) can be alleviated by dexmedetomidine in an animal model. Materials and Methods: Experimental SAH was induced in 12 of 18 New Zealand rabbits by intracisternal injection of autologous blood. Control animals (sham SAH, n = 6) received intracisternal injection of the respective volume of physiological saline solution. Forty eight hours after the operation, rabbits in sham SAH and SAH-alone (n = 6) groups were infused intravenously with 0.9% sodium chloride for 2 h, whereas …
The Effect Of Alcohol On Total Antioxidant Activity And Nitric Oxide Levels In The Sera And Brains Of Rats, Sevi̇l Kurban, İdri̇s Mehmetoğlu
The Effect Of Alcohol On Total Antioxidant Activity And Nitric Oxide Levels In The Sera And Brains Of Rats, Sevi̇l Kurban, İdri̇s Mehmetoğlu
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background: The present study investigated the effect of alcohol consumption on total antioxidant activity (AOA) and nitric oxide (NO) levels in the sera and brains of rats. Materials and methods: The study included 24 rats that were divided into 2 groups: the control group (n = 12) and the alcohol group (n = 12). Both groups were fed regular laboratory chow and tap water for a period of 2 months; however, the alcohol group received 15% (v/v) ethanol in their drinking water. Then, the rats were decapitated, and serum and brain AOA and NO levels were measured. Results: Both serum …
The Association Of D-Dimer Levels With Other Prognostic Factors In Patients With Lung Cancer, Satilmiş İnal, Cantürk Taşçi, Nuri̇ Karadurmuş, Okan Kuzhan, Arzu Balkan, Meti̇n Özkan, Hayati̇ Bi̇lgi̇ç, Ahmet Özet, Kudret Eki̇z
The Association Of D-Dimer Levels With Other Prognostic Factors In Patients With Lung Cancer, Satilmiş İnal, Cantürk Taşçi, Nuri̇ Karadurmuş, Okan Kuzhan, Arzu Balkan, Meti̇n Özkan, Hayati̇ Bi̇lgi̇ç, Ahmet Özet, Kudret Eki̇z
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Aim: To determine the factors related with coagulation disorders, deep venous thrombosis and thromboembolic events that are significant causes of morbidity and mortality in patients with lung cancer. Materials and Methods: D-dimer (DD) levels at the time of diagnosis were determined in patients diagnosed with lung cancer and these cases were monitored prospectively for thromboembolic events and survival. Results: DD levels significantly increased and were associated with length of survival in lung cancer patients. Age, histopathological type, extent of the disease (stage), DD, performance status (ECOG), and thromboembolism were found to effect survival. DD, thromboembolism, ECOG, and histopathological type were …
Structural Changes Of Placenta In Preeclamptic Patients: Light And Electron Microscopic Study, Reda Awadallah Saleh, Mohamed Abdel Monem Dkhil
Structural Changes Of Placenta In Preeclamptic Patients: Light And Electron Microscopic Study, Reda Awadallah Saleh, Mohamed Abdel Monem Dkhil
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background: Preeclampsia is a disorder that occurs only during pregnancy and the postpartum period and affects both the mother and the unborn baby. It is a rapidly progressive condition characterized by high blood pressure and the presence of protein in the urine. The study was designed to investigate the histological and ultrastructural changes in placentas from pregnancies complicated by preeclampsia. Methods: Paraffin sections from placenta biopsies were prepared for light microscopic examination. For ultrastructural examination, biopsies were prepared and examined by digital scanning electron microscope. Results: Light microscopic examinations showed that the nuclei of syncytiotrophoblast layer were aggregated into clusters …
Elective Treatment Of Detorsioned Sigmoid Volvulus, S. Selçuk Atamanalp, Durkaya Ören, Bülent Aydinli, Gürkan Öztürk, K. Yalçin Polat, Mahmut Başoğlu, M. İlhan Yildirgan, Abdul Meci̇t Kantarci, Ahmet A. Balik
Elective Treatment Of Detorsioned Sigmoid Volvulus, S. Selçuk Atamanalp, Durkaya Ören, Bülent Aydinli, Gürkan Öztürk, K. Yalçin Polat, Mahmut Başoğlu, M. İlhan Yildirgan, Abdul Meci̇t Kantarci, Ahmet A. Balik
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Aim: Recurrence after a successful nonoperative detorsion or a nondefinitive operation is an important problem in the treatment of sigmoid volvulus (SV). This study was designed to review the outcomes of elective treatment of successfully detorsioned SV and to discuss the treatment algorithm. Materials and Methods: The records of 873 patients were reviewed retrospectively. Results: Nonoperative treatment was applied in 614 patients. The success, mortality, complication and recurrence rates were 77.5%, 0.8%, 2.8%, and 4%, respectively. Emergency surgical treatment was performed in 416 patients with 15.6% mortality, 36.5% complication, 0.7% early recurrence and 6.5% late recurrence rates. Elective surgical treatment …
Upper Extremity Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Computer Users, Ali̇ Aydeni̇z, Savaş Gürsoy
Upper Extremity Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Computer Users, Ali̇ Aydeni̇z, Savaş Gürsoy
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Aim: The aim of this study was to determine whether upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders are more prevalent in intense computer users and the relation between cumulative hours of computer use and symptoms. Materials and Methods: The study group included 100 bank workers, who worked more than 6 h per day for at least 2 years on a video display unit and were recruited through convenience sampling. Sixty-five age and sex matched healthy subjects who worked not more than 2 h on computer keyboards for office work constituted the control group. Results: There were no significant differences between groups when the …
Genetic Variability Of The Serine-Rich Gene Of Entamoeba Histolytica In Clinical Isolates From Turkey, Mehmet Tanyüksel, Mustafa Ulukanligi̇l, Hasan Yilmaz, Zeynep Güçlü, Engi̇n Araz, Gürkan Mert, Özgür Koru, William A. Petri
Genetic Variability Of The Serine-Rich Gene Of Entamoeba Histolytica In Clinical Isolates From Turkey, Mehmet Tanyüksel, Mustafa Ulukanligi̇l, Hasan Yilmaz, Zeynep Güçlü, Engi̇n Araz, Gürkan Mert, Özgür Koru, William A. Petri
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Aim: The spectrum of clinical intestinal disease due to Entamoeba histolytica infection ranges from an asymptomatic carrier state to fulminant colitis with an array of manifestations. The extent of strain diversity for E. histolytica and the extent to which strains differ in virulence are not clearly known. In this study, we aimed to investigate the genetic diversity of E. histolytica isolates from Turkey. Materials and Methods: In order to study genetic diversity, the serine-rich gene of E. histolytica (SREHP) was investigated in 26 clinical isolates from Turkey by nested PCR amplification and restriction enzyme fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) analysis. Results: …
Is Mefvgene Arg202gln (605 G>A) A Disease-Causing Mutation?, Ayşenur Öztürk, Bi̇rsi̇n Özçakar, Mesi̇ha Eki̇m, Nejat Akar
Is Mefvgene Arg202gln (605 G>A) A Disease-Causing Mutation?, Ayşenur Öztürk, Bi̇rsi̇n Özçakar, Mesi̇ha Eki̇m, Nejat Akar
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Aim: Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) is an autosomal recessive disease. Arg202Gln was reported as a frequent polymorphism, and G allele of the mutation was in linkage disequilibrium with M694V. Thus, the aim of this study was to determine the distribution of the R202Q (605G>A) mutation in exon 2 of the MEFVgene in Turkish FMF patients and controls. Materials and Methods: The study included 160 FMF and 41 FMF/amyloid patients and 121 controls. Sequencing of exon 10 and exon 5 and PCR/RFLP analysis of E148Q and R202Q mutations of exon 2 of the MEFVgene were performed for all patients according …
Second-Line Drug Susceptibilities Of Multidrug-Resistant Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Isolates In Aegean Region - Turkey, Nuri̇ Özkütük, Süheyla Sürücüoğlu, Hörü Gazi̇, Meral Coşkun, Aydan Özkütük, Beri̇l Özbakkaloğlu
Second-Line Drug Susceptibilities Of Multidrug-Resistant Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Isolates In Aegean Region - Turkey, Nuri̇ Özkütük, Süheyla Sürücüoğlu, Hörü Gazi̇, Meral Coşkun, Aydan Özkütük, Beri̇l Özbakkaloğlu
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Aim: The emergence of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) is increasing, and the standard short-course regimen used for the treatment of TB is likely to be ineffective against MDR-TB, leading to the need for second-line drugs. In such situations, drug susceptibility testing is necessary to select an appropriate treatment regimen. Unfortunately, there are few studies showing the pattern of the second-line drug resistance in Turkey. We aimed to analyze the resistance to second-line anti-tuberculosis drugs of MDR strains of Mycobacterium tuberculosis isolated from the Aegean region of Turkey. Materials and Methods: In this study, drug susceptibility testing of 40 MDR-TB strains isolated …
Partial Purification Of Topoisomerase I From Mycobacterium Phlei, Asli Pinar, N. Leyla Açan, Nazmi̇ Özer
Partial Purification Of Topoisomerase I From Mycobacterium Phlei, Asli Pinar, N. Leyla Açan, Nazmi̇ Özer
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Aim: DNA topoisomerases control several cellular activities by catalyzing the relaxation of superhelices, which are produced during the replication of DNA. Investigation of the inhibitory action of the candidate substances on topoisomerase activity is widely used in drug development. The purpose of this study was to purify topoisomerase I from Mycobacterium phlei, which is closely related to Mycobacterium tuberculosis, and investigate some of its properties. Materials and Methods: Topoisomerase I from Mycobacterium phlei was partially purified with the method including homogenization followed by DNase treatment, Sephadex G50 and Heparin Sepharose column chromatography steps. Results: The enzyme was purified 31.8-fold with …
Antimicrobial Susceptibility Of Brucella Melitensis Isolates From Blood Samples, Ergi̇n Ayaşlioğlu, Selçuk Kiliç, Kemaletti̇n Aydin, Di̇lek Kiliç, Sedat Kaygusuz, Canan Ağalar
Antimicrobial Susceptibility Of Brucella Melitensis Isolates From Blood Samples, Ergi̇n Ayaşlioğlu, Selçuk Kiliç, Kemaletti̇n Aydin, Di̇lek Kiliç, Sedat Kaygusuz, Canan Ağalar
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Aim: Brucellosis is a worldwide zoonotic disease that remains an important public health problem in rural Turkey. The aim of the present study was to identify Brucella species and biotypes, and to assess the antimicrobial susceptibility of isolates from blood samples. Materials and Methods: The study included 46 Brucella isolates from the Kırıkkale region of central Anatolia. The identification and biotyping of the isolates were based on conventional methods. The minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) values of tetracycline, rifampin, streptomycin, ciprofloxacin, and azithromycin were determined using the E test method. Results: All isolates were identified as B. melitensis (45 isolates, biotype-3) …
Descriptive Epidemiology Of Secondary Transport From The Emergency Unit Of A State Hospital, Mücahi̇t Emet, Nazim Ercüment Beyhun, Mustafa Uzkeser, Şahi̇n Aslan
Descriptive Epidemiology Of Secondary Transport From The Emergency Unit Of A State Hospital, Mücahi̇t Emet, Nazim Ercüment Beyhun, Mustafa Uzkeser, Şahi̇n Aslan
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Aims: To determine the decision time (DT) in the Emergency Department (ED) to establish the factors that prolong DT. Methods: This was a prospective study performed between November 17 and December 18, 2005, involving patients who had been admitted to the ED and whose transfer to other hospitals was decided. We used ´´The Patient Transfer Questionnaire´´, which included the date of transfer, demographics of the patient, and the physician´s decision of the time of transfer. The statistical variables were assessed using SPSS. Results: A total of 507 patients were included, of whom 53.4% were male. The most frequent diagnoses in …
Surgical Management Of Anterior Lenticonus In A Patient With Alport´S Syndrome, Çi̇ğdem Ülkü Can, Bayazit İlhan, Si̇bel Polat, Kuddusi̇ Teberi̇k, Orhan Zi̇leli̇oğlu
Surgical Management Of Anterior Lenticonus In A Patient With Alport´S Syndrome, Çi̇ğdem Ülkü Can, Bayazit İlhan, Si̇bel Polat, Kuddusi̇ Teberi̇k, Orhan Zi̇leli̇oğlu
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background: To discuss ophthalmic features and management of a patient with Alport´s syndrome and anterior lenticonus. Materials and Methods: A 22-year-old female patient with Alport´s syndrome who, in another center, had undergone laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) because of high myopia was determined to have bilateral anterior lenticonus. We treated the other eye by phacoemulsification and intraocular lens (IOL) implantation. Results: Lens extraction and IOL implantation gave satisfactory results. The eye undergone LASIK was rehabilitated by a contact lens. Conclusion: As anterior and/or posterior lenticonus is easily overlooked, careful evaluation of patients with high refractive errors is essential before any …
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor With Pulmonary Metastasis, Ahmet Gürer, Selma Göğkuş, Bülent Demi̇rbaş, Eren Ersoy, Raci̇ Aydin
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor With Pulmonary Metastasis, Ahmet Gürer, Selma Göğkuş, Bülent Demi̇rbaş, Eren Ersoy, Raci̇ Aydin
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) is rare but is the most common mesenchymal tumor of the gastrointestinal tract. It is usually arises from the stomach and small intestine. We present a case of GIST treated with surgery and adjuvant imatinib mesylate for pulmonary metastasis.
A Rare Cause Of Intestinal Obstruction: Meckel´S Diverticulitis, Oskay Kaya, Münevver Moran, Fati̇h Özdemi̇r, Süleyman Çeti̇nkunar
A Rare Cause Of Intestinal Obstruction: Meckel´S Diverticulitis, Oskay Kaya, Münevver Moran, Fati̇h Özdemi̇r, Süleyman Çeti̇nkunar
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Small bowel obstruction is a rare complication of Meckel´s diverticulitis. Our purpose is to present a case of a 16-year-old boy with a 3 days history of abdominal pain, recurrent vomiting, and absence of stool discharge. He had appendectomy 3 years ago. Upon laparotomy, we observed small bowel obstruction due to an adhesion between the tip of the inflamed Meckel´s diverticulum and anterior abdominal wall. Although postoperative abdominal adhesions account for the most frequent cause of intestinal obstruction, Meckel´s diverticulitis should also be kept in mind.
Neuroblastoma In Adulthood, Turgut Yapanoğlu, İsa Özbey, Yilmaz Aksoy, Nesri̇n Gürsan, Özkan Polat
Neuroblastoma In Adulthood, Turgut Yapanoğlu, İsa Özbey, Yilmaz Aksoy, Nesri̇n Gürsan, Özkan Polat
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Neuroblastoma is a common malignancy in children, but rarely occurs in adults. Neuroblastoma occurring in adolescents, compared to those occurring in children, are more frequently diagnosed in advanced stages and have common sites of metastases. Currently there are no standard treatment guidelines for patients with neuroblastoma in adulthood. If treated with standard protocols as those used for children, their survival is poor, particularly patients with localized disease seem to have a more aggressive course compared to children.
Transient Fetal And Neonatal Ascites: A New Finding Of Down Syndrome?, Nurdan Uras, Semra Kara, Alparslan Tonbul, Meli̇ke Meti̇n, Tuğba Halici, Mustafa Mansur Tatli, Ahmet Karadağ
Transient Fetal And Neonatal Ascites: A New Finding Of Down Syndrome?, Nurdan Uras, Semra Kara, Alparslan Tonbul, Meli̇ke Meti̇n, Tuğba Halici, Mustafa Mansur Tatli, Ahmet Karadağ
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
No abstract provided.
Different Segregation Of Chromosomes 5 And 7 In Two Generations And Related Phenotypic Findings, Osman Demi̇rhan, Nurdan Tunali, Şeyda Erdoğan, Deni̇z Taştemi̇r, Erdal Tunç
Different Segregation Of Chromosomes 5 And 7 In Two Generations And Related Phenotypic Findings, Osman Demi̇rhan, Nurdan Tunali, Şeyda Erdoğan, Deni̇z Taştemi̇r, Erdal Tunç
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Aim: In this study, we aimed to put forth the clinical consequences of rearrangement between chromosomes 5 and 7 observed in one fetus, one newborn infant (siblings) and their parents. Materials and Methods: We performed chromosomal analysis in one fetus, one newborn (siblings) and their parents, applying standard protocols to fetal blood, amniotic fluid and peripheral blood samples. We performed both prenatal and postnatal karyotyping in the newborn infant. Results: We described rearrangements related to chromosomes 5 and 7 in these individuals. We found that the curetted fetus and newborn infant were carriers of unbalanced and balanced rearrangements, respectively. We …
The Relationship Between Carnitine Levels And Lipid Peroxidation In Glial Brain Tumors, Ni̇lüfer Bayraktar, Hati̇ce Paşaoğlu, Aydin Paşaoğlu, Memduh Kaymaz, Gürsel Bi̇beroğlu, Sevsen Kulaksizoğlu
The Relationship Between Carnitine Levels And Lipid Peroxidation In Glial Brain Tumors, Ni̇lüfer Bayraktar, Hati̇ce Paşaoğlu, Aydin Paşaoğlu, Memduh Kaymaz, Gürsel Bi̇beroğlu, Sevsen Kulaksizoğlu
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Aim: It is assumed that reactive oxygen species and lipid peroxidation cause cell membrane damage and play a role in oncogenesis. Carnitine and acyl esters, which play a role in intracellular short-, medium-, and long-chain fatty acid metabolism, are one of the defense mechanisms against free radical toxicity. It is thought that the protective effects of carnitine are related with its role in lipid metabolism. In our study, we analyzed the relation between malondialdehyde (MDA) and free carnitine, and C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C8, C10, C12, C14:1, C14, C16:1, C16, C18:1, C18, C20:4 carnitine levels in glial tumors [glioblastoma …
Effects Of Omega-3 On Lipid Peroxidation And Antioxidant Enzymes In Mk-801 Induced Schizophrenic Rat Testis, Bi̇rsen Özyurt, Fi̇kret Erdemi̇r, Beki̇r Suha Parlaktaş, Hüseyi̇n Özyurt, Hasan Erdoğan, Ayten Türkkani Tunç
Effects Of Omega-3 On Lipid Peroxidation And Antioxidant Enzymes In Mk-801 Induced Schizophrenic Rat Testis, Bi̇rsen Özyurt, Fi̇kret Erdemi̇r, Beki̇r Suha Parlaktaş, Hüseyi̇n Özyurt, Hasan Erdoğan, Ayten Türkkani Tunç
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
No abstract provided.
Survival Of Salmonella Typhi And Shigella Flexneri In Different Water Samples And At Different Temperatures, M. Hami̇dullah Uyanik, Hali̇l Yazgi, Ahmet Ayyildiz
Survival Of Salmonella Typhi And Shigella Flexneri In Different Water Samples And At Different Temperatures, M. Hami̇dullah Uyanik, Hali̇l Yazgi, Ahmet Ayyildiz
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Aim: In this study, we aimed to evaluate the survival of Salmonella typhi and Shigella flexneri, which have significance for public health, in various aqueous media (distilled water, 0.9% NaCl solution, chlorinated water) and at different temperatures. Materials and Methods: The water samples mentioned above were contaminated with approximately 5 x 10^5 bacteria/ml of S. typhi and S. flexneri, and then stored at 37 ºC, room temperature, in refrigerator (4 to 6 ºC) and in deep freezer (-20 ºC). From the water materials prepared accordingly, cultures were done beginning in the first 24 hours and later every other day for …
Laparoscopic Cystogastrostomy For The Management Of Pancreatic Pseudocysts, Kaya Saribeyoğlu, Sali̇h Pekmezci̇, Ece Kol, Meti̇n Kapan, Hasan Taşçi
Laparoscopic Cystogastrostomy For The Management Of Pancreatic Pseudocysts, Kaya Saribeyoğlu, Sali̇h Pekmezci̇, Ece Kol, Meti̇n Kapan, Hasan Taşçi
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Aims: To assess the value of laparoscopic cystogastrostomy in the treatment of pancreatic pseudocysts. Materials and Methods: Patients who underwent laparoscopic surgery for pancreatic pseudocysts were included in the study. All the cysts were non-resolving, symptomatic and large, as a result of acute pancreatitis. Laparoscopic cystogastrostomies were performed by either anterior transgastric or posterior techniques. Results: From February 2001 to November 2006, seven patients were included into the study. The etiology of pancreatitis was gallstone disease in six cases and hyperlipidemia in one. The mean age was 58.7 years (52-69) and the mean pseudocyst size was 15.1 cm (7-20). Transgastric …
Is The Gök Atlas Sufficiently Reliable For Forensic Age Determination Of Turkish Children?, Bora Büken, Erhan Büken, Alp Alper Şafak, Burhan Yazici, Zerri̇n Erkol, Ati̇lla Mayda
Is The Gök Atlas Sufficiently Reliable For Forensic Age Determination Of Turkish Children?, Bora Büken, Erhan Büken, Alp Alper Şafak, Burhan Yazici, Zerri̇n Erkol, Ati̇lla Mayda
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Aim: We investigated whether the contemporary use of the Gök Atlas method is sufficiently reliable for forensic age estimations of Turkish children. Materials and Methods: Plain radiographs of 248 females and 298 males between 11 and 22 years of age were taken. Paired sample t-tests, Pearson correlation coefficients, and linear regression were used to determine the differences and model the relationships between mean skeletal (bone) age (BA) and mean chronological age (CA), using SPSS 11.5 statistical software. Results: In all cases, the CA and BA scores were significantly different and showed high correlation (P < 0.05). The regression model was significant (P < 0.01). According to age groups, the BA was greater than the CA for all age groups by 0.09-3.10 years for boys and 0.44-3.05 years for girls, and this difference was significant for all age groups >14 years for boys and for …
Effect Of Lactation On Bone Mineral Density Later In Life In Turkish Women, Orhan Aksakal, Hakan Aytan, Sabri̇ Cavkaytar, Ömer Lütfi̇ Tapisiz, Tayfun Güngör, Bülent Özdal, Leyla Mollamahmutoğlu
Effect Of Lactation On Bone Mineral Density Later In Life In Turkish Women, Orhan Aksakal, Hakan Aytan, Sabri̇ Cavkaytar, Ömer Lütfi̇ Tapisiz, Tayfun Güngör, Bülent Özdal, Leyla Mollamahmutoğlu
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Aim: To investigate the probable effect of lactation on bone mineral density (BMD) later in life. Materials and Methods: Eighty-seven premenopausal and 18 postmenopausal Turkish women were classified into four groups according to age. Age, height, weight, menopausal status, age at menopause (in postmenopausal women), years since menopause (in postmenopausal woman), parity and total lactation period were recorded. Lumbar spine BMD (L2-L4) was measured by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA). In each group, correlations of lactation with BMD were investigated using Pearson correlation test, and multiple regression analyses were used to determine the factors associated with BMD. Results: No significant correlation …
The Effect Of Pregnancy On The Physical And Sexual Abuse Of Women That Presented To A State Hospital In Trabzon, Turkey, Murat Topbaş, Mesut Ünsal, Gamze Çan, Aynur Bacak, Şükrü Özgün
The Effect Of Pregnancy On The Physical And Sexual Abuse Of Women That Presented To A State Hospital In Trabzon, Turkey, Murat Topbaş, Mesut Ünsal, Gamze Çan, Aynur Bacak, Şükrü Özgün
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Aim: To investigate the prevalence of the physical and sexual abuse of women before and during pregnancy, and to determine whether pregnancy affected the abuse of women. Materials and Methods: This study was performed at a state hospital in the Turkish city of Trabzon and included 762 women that gave birth between July and September 2004. A questionnaire was administered during a face-to-face interview to collect data on sociodemographic factors, exposure to abuse before and during pregnancy, and the women´s post-abuse attitudes. Data were analyzed using the McNemar and chi-square tests. Results: It was determined that 8.8% of the women …
Parental Knowledge And Practices Regarding Febrile Convulsions In Turkish Children, Ertan Kayseri̇li̇, Aycan Ünalp, Hurşi̇t Apa, Suna Asi̇lsoy, Murat Hizarcioğlu, Pami̇r Gülez, Hasan Agin
Parental Knowledge And Practices Regarding Febrile Convulsions In Turkish Children, Ertan Kayseri̇li̇, Aycan Ünalp, Hurşi̇t Apa, Suna Asi̇lsoy, Murat Hizarcioğlu, Pami̇r Gülez, Hasan Agin
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Aims: Families with children afflicted with febrile convulsions must be given adequate information regarding seizures and fever, and they need emotional support and first-aid demonstrations. In this study, we aimed to determine parental knowledge and practices regarding febrile convulsions in Turkish children. Materials and Methods: Questionnaires were given to 122 parents whose children were admitted to the emergency service of Behçet Uz Children´s Hospital between July 2006 and April 2007 with febrile convulsion episodes. Sixty-three parents whose children had a febrile convulsion for the first time (Group 1) and 59 parents whose children had a recurrent febrile convulsion (Group 2) …
Co-Existence Of Intrahepatic Bile Duct Adenoma And Colonic Adenocarcinoma, Gülen Akyol, Nüket Üzüm, Nusret Akyürek, Bülent Menteş
Co-Existence Of Intrahepatic Bile Duct Adenoma And Colonic Adenocarcinoma, Gülen Akyol, Nüket Üzüm, Nusret Akyürek, Bülent Menteş
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Intrahepatic bile duct adenoma (BDA) is a rare benign tumor of the liver that is usually diagnosed by microscopic examination. Most cases are incidentally discovered during surgery or autopsy. Here, we report the co-existence of colonic adenocarcinoma and intrahepatic BDA mimicking metastasis in a 62-year-old man. The patient underwent metastasectomy because of the presence of colonic adenocarcinoma diagnosed at almost the same time. The diagnosis was benign in frozen sections intraoperatively and total colectomy was performed during the same operation. BDA should be included in the diseases to be differentiated from hepatic primary or metastatic tumors.
Ductal Carcinoma Of The Parotid Gland Coexisting With Pleomorphic Adenoma, Bi̇rol Ci̇velek, Ercan Demi̇rbağ, Tayyar Selçuk, Uğur Çakmak, Seli̇m Çelebi̇oğlu
Ductal Carcinoma Of The Parotid Gland Coexisting With Pleomorphic Adenoma, Bi̇rol Ci̇velek, Ercan Demi̇rbağ, Tayyar Selçuk, Uğur Çakmak, Seli̇m Çelebi̇oğlu
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Benign tumors of the parotid gland such as pleomorphic adenoma present as a painless mass and pose no difficulty in diagnosis. It is very rare to find a benign mass coexisting with a malignant entity in the parotid gland. We present a case of pleomorphic adenoma coexisting with ductal carcinoma.
Mixed Medullary-Follicular Thyroid Carcinoma : A Report Of Two Cases, Özge Han, Tuba Ünal, Selda Seçki̇n, Sezer Kulaçoğlu
Mixed Medullary-Follicular Thyroid Carcinoma : A Report Of Two Cases, Özge Han, Tuba Ünal, Selda Seçki̇n, Sezer Kulaçoğlu
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Mixed medullary-follicular carcinoma is an uncommon tumor of the thyroid. It is characterized by histological and immunohistochemical features of both follicular and parafollicular C cells. We report two female patients, aged 26 and 78 years, with mixed medullary-follicular carcinoma. Histologically, the tumors are composed of follicular carcinoma areas and solid nests of polygonal cells consistent with medullary carcinoma. Immunohistochemically, thyroglobulin and calcitonin positivity was detected. Precise diagnosis of mixed medullary-follicular carcinoma is essential for accurate treatment and follow-up.