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The Clinical And Laboratory Characteristics Of Vitamin D Intoxication In Children, Hakan Döneray, Behzat Özkan, Asuman Özkan, Celaletti̇n Koşan, Zerri̇n Orbak, Cahi̇t Karakelleoğlu
The Clinical And Laboratory Characteristics Of Vitamin D Intoxication In Children, Hakan Döneray, Behzat Özkan, Asuman Özkan, Celaletti̇n Koşan, Zerri̇n Orbak, Cahi̇t Karakelleoğlu
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Aim: In this retrospective study, patients with vitamin D intoxication (VDI) were evaluated with respect to clinical and laboratory characteristics, treatment protocols and complications. Materials and Methods: The medical records of 27 children with VDI between 2003 and 2008 were investigated. Data included age, gender, nutritional status, dose and duration of prophylactic/therapeutic vitamin D, the reasons for vitamin D therapy prescription, clinical signs and symptoms, laboratory findings, therapy protocol for VDI, and complications. Results: The mean dose of vitamin D prescribed to the patients was 600,000 U (range: 300,000-1,200,000 U). The most prominent reason (80.9%) for physician prescription of vitamin …
The Effects Of Nitric Oxide On Rat Stomach Injury Induced By Acetylsalicylic Acid, Murat Yağmurca, Muharrem Uçar, Ersi̇n Fadillioğlu, Hasan Erdoğan, Feral Öztürk
The Effects Of Nitric Oxide On Rat Stomach Injury Induced By Acetylsalicylic Acid, Murat Yağmurca, Muharrem Uçar, Ersi̇n Fadillioğlu, Hasan Erdoğan, Feral Öztürk
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Aim: Acetylsalicylic acid (ASA, aspirin), which is one of the most frequently used drugs in the world, causes severe gastric mucosal injury. Nitric oxide (NO) is synthesized from L-arginine by nitric oxide synthase (NOS). NOS can be inhibited by Nω-nitro-L-arginine methyl ester (L-NAME) and stimulated by supplementing the diet with L-arginine (L-Arg). The aim of this study was to investigate the role of NO on gastric mucosal injury induced by ASA. Materials and Methods: Male Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into seven groups: control, ASA, ASA+L-NAME, ASA+L-Arg, ASA+L-Arg+L-NAME, only L-NAME, and only L-Arg groups. After administration of the drugs, the rats …
Evaluation Of Osteoporotic Fractures In A Group Of Turkish Women, Ersi̇n Odabaşi, Mustafa Turan, Faruk Tekbaş, Mustafa Kutlu
Evaluation Of Osteoporotic Fractures In A Group Of Turkish Women, Ersi̇n Odabaşi, Mustafa Turan, Faruk Tekbaş, Mustafa Kutlu
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Aims: The frequency of osteoporotic fractures varies from one country to another. Epidemiologic data related to osteoporotic fractures is limited in Turkey. In this study, we aimed to explore the frequency of osteoporotic fractures in osteoporotic women on the basis of our outpatient clinic data. Additionally, we aimed to define the relationship between osteoporotic fractures and age, menopause status, bone mineral density (BMD), and body mass index (BMI). Materials and Methods: This is a retrospective chart review of 934 osteoporotic women, older than 50 years of age, seen from March 1998 through July 2005 at a musculoskeletal disease outpatient clinic …
Artificial Neural Network Analysis For Prediction Of Headache Prognosis In Elderly Patients, Bahar Taşdelen, Sema Helvaci, Hakan Kaleağasi, Aynur Özge
Artificial Neural Network Analysis For Prediction Of Headache Prognosis In Elderly Patients, Bahar Taşdelen, Sema Helvaci, Hakan Kaleağasi, Aynur Özge
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Aim: To investigate the ability of neural networks to detect and classify the complete improvement of headache in elderly patients during the follow- up period. Materials and Methods: The multilayer perceptron (MLP), which is the most common neural network, was used to predict prognosis of headache in elderly patients. The data set was divided into training and test sets, and back-propagation algorithm was used as the learning algorithm. The accuracies of the models to predict completely improved patients at the end of 20, 40, and 60 months of follow-up were evaluated by means of the areas under the receiver operating …
Viral Etiology And Symptoms Of Acute Upper Respiratory Tract Infections In Children, Emi̇n Ünüvar, İsmai̇l Yildiz, Ayşe Kiliç, Seyhan Selvi̇ Aslan, Bülent Çakal, Sadik Toprak, Seli̇m Badur, Fatma Oğuz, Müjgan Sidal
Viral Etiology And Symptoms Of Acute Upper Respiratory Tract Infections In Children, Emi̇n Ünüvar, İsmai̇l Yildiz, Ayşe Kiliç, Seyhan Selvi̇ Aslan, Bülent Çakal, Sadik Toprak, Seli̇m Badur, Fatma Oğuz, Müjgan Sidal
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Aims: To determine viral causes of acute upper respiratory tract infections and clinical findings in children living in Istanbul, Turkey. Materials and Methods: This prospective study was carried out in 234 outpatient children (age range: 1-180 months) with acute upper respiratory tract infections, seen in the outpatient clinic at Istanbul Medical School Children´s Hospital. After clinical findings were recorded, nasal swab specimens were taken. In 201 specimens collected, influenza-A and -B, adenovirus, respiratory syncytial virus, and parainfluenza viruses were studied using direct fluorescence antibody, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), and cell culture techniques. Results: Rate of virus isolation was 29.8% (60/201). …
Iron-Induced Cerebellar Purkinje Cell Loss Is Ameliorated By Flunarizine, Ramazan Kozan, M. Ömer Bostanci, Tuncer Nacar, Ali̇ Aslan, Faruk Bağirici
Iron-Induced Cerebellar Purkinje Cell Loss Is Ameliorated By Flunarizine, Ramazan Kozan, M. Ömer Bostanci, Tuncer Nacar, Ali̇ Aslan, Faruk Bağirici
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Aim: In this study, we investigated the effect of intracerebroventricular-injected iron neurotoxicity on the total number of cerebellar Purkinje cells in rats and the possible neuroprotective effect of flunarizine, a piperazine-derived calcium channel blocker. Materials and Methods: Rats were divided into four groups: control, flunarizine, iron, and iron + flunarizine groups. Rats in the iron and iron + flunarizine groups received intracerebro-ventricular iron (FeCl_36H_2O, 200 mM, 2.5 µl), while those in flunarizine and iron + flunarizine groups were intraperitoneally injected with flunarizine (10 mg/kg/day) once a day after the operation for 10 days. After 10 days, all rats were perfused …
The Effect Of Dust-Mites On Nitric Oxide Production, Süleyman Yazar, Eser Kiliç, Meti̇n Atambay, Aysun Bay Karabulut, Özlem Makbule Aycan, Gülden Sönmez Tamer, Ni̇lgün Daldal
The Effect Of Dust-Mites On Nitric Oxide Production, Süleyman Yazar, Eser Kiliç, Meti̇n Atambay, Aysun Bay Karabulut, Özlem Makbule Aycan, Gülden Sönmez Tamer, Ni̇lgün Daldal
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Aim: We aimed to investigate the effect of house dust mite on the level of nitric oxide in patients who had dust mite in their houses and suffering from rhinitis and/or asthma and/or eczema-like allergic symptoms and were positive for skin tests (Prick). Materials and Methods: The effect of dust-mites on nitric oxide concentration was investigated using Griess method in patients who had allergic symptoms and were positive for skin tests. Results: The plasma nitric oxide level was found to be statistically higher in patients who had dust mite in their houses and suffering from allergic symptoms and were positive …
Comparison Of Clinical And Histopathologic Findings Of Pathergy Test With Disposable/Sharp And Nondisposable/Blunt Needles In Behcet´S Disease, Ayşe Serap Karadağ, Gülfer Akbay, Mehtap Aydin, Hesna Müzeyyen Astarci, Meral Ekşi̇oğlu
Comparison Of Clinical And Histopathologic Findings Of Pathergy Test With Disposable/Sharp And Nondisposable/Blunt Needles In Behcet´S Disease, Ayşe Serap Karadağ, Gülfer Akbay, Mehtap Aydin, Hesna Müzeyyen Astarci, Meral Ekşi̇oğlu
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Aim: The aim of this study was to determine whether using blunt instead of sharp needles presented any advantage and whether the histopathological interpretation prevailed over the clinical interpretation. Materials and Methods: This study was performed on 60 Behçet´s disease (BD) patients and 20 control subjects. The pathergy test was applied to all subjects intradermally with sharp and blunt needles and the histopathology of each test result was studied. Results: In the active period of BD (40 patients), positive test results were obtained in 34 (85.0%) patients using blunt needles and in 13 (32.5%) using sharp needles (P = 0.0001). …
Impact Of Socioeconomic Conditions And Parasitic Infection On Hemoglobin Level Among Children In Um-Unnasser Village, Gaza Strip, Bassam F. Al-Zain
Impact Of Socioeconomic Conditions And Parasitic Infection On Hemoglobin Level Among Children In Um-Unnasser Village, Gaza Strip, Bassam F. Al-Zain
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Aims: A cross-sectional study was conducted to examine the impact of socioeconomic conditions and intestinal parasitic infection (IPI) on hemoglobin level among children aged 2-15 years in Um-Unnasser village, North Gaza, Palestine. Materials and Methods: The data were collected using structured questionnaire and laboratory analysis of blood and fecal samples. Results: Of 256 children, 25% were anemic and prevalence was higher in children aged below six years. Overall prevalence of IPI was 46.9%. Ascaris lumbricoides (11.3%), Giardia lamblia (8.2%), Hymenolepis nana (6.2%), Entamoeba histolytica (5.1%), Strongyloides stercoralis (2.0%), Enterobius vermicularis (2.7%), and Trichuris trichiura (0.3%) were the most frequently found, …
Effects Of Peer And Group Education On Knowledge, Beliefs And Breast Self-Examination Practice Among University Students In Turkey, Özgül Karayurt, Akli̇me Di̇cle, Arzu Tuna Malak
Effects Of Peer And Group Education On Knowledge, Beliefs And Breast Self-Examination Practice Among University Students In Turkey, Özgül Karayurt, Akli̇me Di̇cle, Arzu Tuna Malak
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Aims: To determine the effects of peer and group education on knowledge and beliefs about breast cancer and performance of breast self–examination (BSE). Materials and Methods: The study included a total of 193 female university students, of whom 59 were assigned to peer education and 134 to group education. Data collected at baseline and after six months included sociodemographic characteristics, knowledge of breast cancer and BSE and performance of BSE forms, and Champion´s Health Belief Model Scale. Data were analyzed using the chi-square, McNemar chi-square, independent Student´s t, and paired Student´s t tests. Results: Mean knowledge scores increased from 42.08 …
Comparison Of Human Milk, Cow´S Milk And Infant Formulas For Their Antifungal Effects Against Environmental Fungi, Emi̇n Mete, Ferhat Çatal, Cüneyt Tayman, Nurdan Uras, Hali̇se Akça, Mustafa Ulukanligi̇l, Fati̇h Özkaragöz
Comparison Of Human Milk, Cow´S Milk And Infant Formulas For Their Antifungal Effects Against Environmental Fungi, Emi̇n Mete, Ferhat Çatal, Cüneyt Tayman, Nurdan Uras, Hali̇se Akça, Mustafa Ulukanligi̇l, Fati̇h Özkaragöz
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Aim: Breast-feeding is generally accepted as the optimal method of feeding infants. The purpose of the present study was to investigate and compare the antifungal effect of human milk with infant formula and cow´s milk. Materials and Methods: Eighty Sabouraud agar petri dishes were separated into eight groups. All petri dish lids were closed and incubated, after 15 minutes uncovered. The first group was used to detect the fungal flora of the environmental air. The second group was rubbed with human milk. The third group was rubbed with 0.9% NaCl solution. Fourth group was rubbed with cow´s milk. Fifth, 6, …
Comparison Of Gliclazide Treatment With Diet Therapy On Acute Phase Protein Levels In Patients With Type 2 Diabetes, Ramazan Memi̇şoğullari, Fati̇h Akçay, Abdurrahman Coşkun, Uğur Korkmaz
Comparison Of Gliclazide Treatment With Diet Therapy On Acute Phase Protein Levels In Patients With Type 2 Diabetes, Ramazan Memi̇şoğullari, Fati̇h Akçay, Abdurrahman Coşkun, Uğur Korkmaz
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Aims: It is known that there is a relationship between diabetic complications and chronic inflammation characterized by alterations in circulating acute phase proteins. It has been emphasized that inflammation contributes to diabetic complications and that gliclazide -an antidiabetic sulfonylurea - decreases the development of such complications. In this study, we aimed to investigate whether gliclazide or diet treatment has an effect on serum levels of acute phase reactants, markers of inflammation. Materials and Methods: Fifty-six newly diagnosed patients with type 2 diabetes and 30 clinically healthy subjects were evaluated prospectively. Twenty-six patients were treated with proper diet and daily gliclazide …
Evaluation Of The Knowledge Of Hospital Cleaning Staff About Prevention Of Nosocomial Infections, Tansu Yamazhan, Meltem Işikgöz Taşbakan, Şebnem Çalik, Hüsnü Pullukçu, Oğuz Reşat Si̇pahi̇, Sercan Ulusoy
Evaluation Of The Knowledge Of Hospital Cleaning Staff About Prevention Of Nosocomial Infections, Tansu Yamazhan, Meltem Işikgöz Taşbakan, Şebnem Çalik, Hüsnü Pullukçu, Oğuz Reşat Si̇pahi̇, Sercan Ulusoy
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Aims: Detection of risk groups and infection sources and awareness of the routes of transmission of infections are important for prevention of hospital infections. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the knowledge level and the behavior models of hospital cleaning staff about nosocomial infections. Materials and Methods: A 21-item questionnaire about nosocomial infections was administered to the hospital cleaning staff. Results: Out of 290 hospital cleaning staff, 240 (82.7%, 122 male, 118 female, aged 36.2±8.7) were included in the study. When evaluated according to their educational status, 55.4% had graduated from primary school. Fifty-four percent of the staff had …
Screening For Chlamydia Trachomatis Infection Using Direct Fluorescein Antibody Method In Female Sex Workers Registered In Ankara, Turkey: Pros And Cons, Pinar Zarakolu, Server Yağci, Banu Çakir, Serhat Ünal
Screening For Chlamydia Trachomatis Infection Using Direct Fluorescein Antibody Method In Female Sex Workers Registered In Ankara, Turkey: Pros And Cons, Pinar Zarakolu, Server Yağci, Banu Çakir, Serhat Ünal
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Aim: This study aimed to screen for Chlamydia trachomatis infection by direct fluorescein antibody (DFA) method in a high-risk population, registered female sex workers (FSWs) in Ankara, Turkey, to investigate the advantages and disadvantages of using this method in a routine screening program of the FSW population. Materials and Methods: All registered FSWs (n = 152) in Ankara were enrolled in the study. None of them were showing any genital signs or symptoms of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Endocervical swabs were collected and examined for C. trachomatis by DFA method (Fluorotect Chlamydia, Omega Diagnostics, UK). Cellular adequacy of the specimens …
Relation Between Objectively Measured Growth Determinants And Ambulation In Children With Cerebral Palsy, Ni̇lüfer Kutay Ordu Gökkaya, Asli Çalişkan, Di̇lek Karakuş, Hali̇l Uçan
Relation Between Objectively Measured Growth Determinants And Ambulation In Children With Cerebral Palsy, Ni̇lüfer Kutay Ordu Gökkaya, Asli Çalişkan, Di̇lek Karakuş, Hali̇l Uçan
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Aims: Cerebral palsy (CP) is a well-known neurodevelopmental condition beginning in early childhood and persisting throughout one´s life span. Feeding problems and eating impairments in CP children are well documented in the literature. The aims of our study were to determine the prevalence of linear growth retardation and the other growth determinants in this patient group and to identify the contributing factors and their relationship with ambulation. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional and prospective study was carried out between March 2007 and July 2007 in our pediatric inpatient rehabilitation service, and a total of 34 CP patients (22 male, 12 …
Postural Stability And Functional Capacity In Recreational Athletes With Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, Tolga Saka, Yavuz Yildiz, Ferhat Deni̇z, Bülent Hazneci̇, Ufuk Şeki̇r, Taner Aydin
Postural Stability And Functional Capacity In Recreational Athletes With Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, Tolga Saka, Yavuz Yildiz, Ferhat Deni̇z, Bülent Hazneci̇, Ufuk Şeki̇r, Taner Aydin
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Aims: The aim of this study was to evaluate postural stability and functional capacity in recreational athletes with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1 DM) and to compare them with healthy recreational athletes. Materials and Methods: Sixteen recreational athletes with T1 DM (21.4 ± 2.1 years of age, 174.3 ± 7 cm height, 64.5 ± 10.1 kg weight, 10.9 ± 5.3 body fat percentage [BFP]) and 19 healthy recreational athletes (21.9 ± 2.5 years of age, 173.1 ± 5.2 cm height, 66.1 ± 4 kg weight, 14.4 ± 1.5 BFP) participated in this study. Postural stability was measured by using the …
Is The Traditional Treatment Approach Adequate In Children With Adenoid Hypertrophy?, Baran Acar, Hayri̇ye Karabulut, Mehmet Ali̇ Babademez, Selahatti̇n Genç, R. Murat Karaşen
Is The Traditional Treatment Approach Adequate In Children With Adenoid Hypertrophy?, Baran Acar, Hayri̇ye Karabulut, Mehmet Ali̇ Babademez, Selahatti̇n Genç, R. Murat Karaşen
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Aim: We aimed to show the necessity of 1) endoscopic assessment after adenoidectomy performed blindly by adenoid curette, adenotome or adenoid punch forceps after checking adenoid size with finger palpation, which is commonly used in routine practice and 2) extraction of residual adenoids with additional methods. Materials and Methods: Prospective intraoperative flexible endoscopic evaluation of the nasopharynx in a case series of 51 patients was performed. The degree of residual postnasal obstruction due to adenoid tissue was assessed endoscopically with 2.7-mm 0° telescope (small, moderate, large) after routine transoral adenoidectomy. The telescope was then introduced transnasally, and residual adenoid tissue …
Primary Drug Resistance And Molecular Epidemiology Of The Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Strains Isolated In The Kelkit Valley, Yunus Bulut, Gülgün Yeni̇şehi̇rli̇, Bariş Otlu, Zehra Seyfi̇kli̇, Serhat Çeli̇kel, Ayşe Yilmaz, Handan İnönü
Primary Drug Resistance And Molecular Epidemiology Of The Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Strains Isolated In The Kelkit Valley, Yunus Bulut, Gülgün Yeni̇şehi̇rli̇, Bariş Otlu, Zehra Seyfi̇kli̇, Serhat Çeli̇kel, Ayşe Yilmaz, Handan İnönü
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the primary drug resistance rates and genotypes of resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis strains isolated in the Kelkit Valley. Materials and Methods: Primary resistance to isoniazid (INH), rifampicin (RIF), ethambutol (ETB), and streptomycin (SM) was determined with the BACTEC 460 radiometric system. Forty-eight resistant M. tuberculosis strains isolated from tuberculosis patients living in the Kelkit Valley were genotyped using the spoligotyping method. Results: Approximately 11.6% of the strains were resistant against at least one major drug, and 8.3% were resistant against more than one drug. Single-drug resistance for INH, ETB, SM, and RIF …
Seroprevalence Of Hepatitis A Infection In The Turkish Republic Of Northern Cyprus, Zafer Kurugöl, Güldane Koturoğlu, Sadik Akşi̇t, Ti̇jen Özacar
Seroprevalence Of Hepatitis A Infection In The Turkish Republic Of Northern Cyprus, Zafer Kurugöl, Güldane Koturoğlu, Sadik Akşi̇t, Ti̇jen Özacar
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Aims: This study was conducted to determine the seroprevalence of hepatitis A virus (HAV) infection in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Materials and Methods: A total of 660 unvaccinated persons 1 to 30 years old were selected for the study with cluster sampling. Information on sociodemographic characteristics was gathered for each participant and, in 641 of them, anti-HAV antibodies were assayed using an enzyme immune assay. Results: Anti-HAV prevalence in the Turkish population under the age of 30 in Northern Cyprus was 23.9%. For the age groups 1-5, 6-10 and 11-15 years, seroprevalence rates were relatively low (11.4, 9.4 …
Reliability Of A Functional Test Battery Evaluating Functionality, Proprioception And Strength Of The Ankle Joint, Yavuz Yildiz, Ufuk Şeki̇r, Bülent Hazneci̇, Fati̇h Örs, Tolga Saka, Taner Aydin
Reliability Of A Functional Test Battery Evaluating Functionality, Proprioception And Strength Of The Ankle Joint, Yavuz Yildiz, Ufuk Şeki̇r, Bülent Hazneci̇, Fati̇h Örs, Tolga Saka, Taner Aydin
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Aim: In contrast to the one-sided evaluation methods used in the past, combining multiple tests allows one to obtain a global assessment of the ankle joint. Materials and Methods: Twenty healthy male volunteers participated in this study. One component of the test battery included five different functional ability tests, which included: single limb hopping course, one-legged and triple-legged hop for distance, and six-meter (6-m) and cross 6-m hop for time. Ankle joint position sense and one leg standing test were used for proprioceptive evaluation. Isokinetic strength of the ankle invertor and evertor muscles were evaluated at a velocity of 120°/sec. …
Examining Antibiotic Use At An Education And Research Hospital In Turkey: Point Prevalence Results, Gül R. Yilmaz, Cemal Bulut, Fati̇h Yildiz, Selcan Arslan, M. Arzu Yetki̇n, Ali̇ Pekcan Demi̇röz
Examining Antibiotic Use At An Education And Research Hospital In Turkey: Point Prevalence Results, Gül R. Yilmaz, Cemal Bulut, Fati̇h Yildiz, Selcan Arslan, M. Arzu Yetki̇n, Ali̇ Pekcan Demi̇röz
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Aims: Antimicrobial drugs are among the most commonly prescribed drugs in hospitals. Inappropriate use of antibiotics leads to development of antimicrobial resistance. The aims of this study were to determine the rate of antibiotic usage in hospitalized patients, the reasons for antibiotic therapy, irrational uses, and the rates of irrational use in patients hospitalized in Ankara Education and Research Hospital. Materials and Methods: A point prevalence surveillance study was performed on 27 April 2006 at Ankara Education and Research Hospital. Data of all hospitalized patients were collected. Results: On the day of the study, 153 patients (36.2%) out of 422 …
The Prevalence Of Consanguineous Marriages In The City Of Malatya, Turkey, Şengül Yüksel, Ayşegül Kutlubay, Leyla Karaoğlu, Sai̇m Yoloğlu
The Prevalence Of Consanguineous Marriages In The City Of Malatya, Turkey, Şengül Yüksel, Ayşegül Kutlubay, Leyla Karaoğlu, Sai̇m Yoloğlu
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Aims: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of consanguineous marriages and the associated factors in the city of Malatya. Materials and Methods: Thirty cluster survey methodology was used to select the study population. Selecting 13 married women per cluster, a total of 409 women were interviewed at their home. Information on the sociodemographic and fertility characteristics of the women and genetic disorders among children was gathered using a face-to-face questionnaire. Data analysis was done by SPSSWIN 13.0. Results: The overall prevalence of consanguinity was 28.4%, with a mean inbreeding coefficient of 0.01081. The principal type of …
Salmonella-Infected Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Adem Aslan, Olcay Eser, Murat Coşar, Ramazan Albayrak
Salmonella-Infected Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Adem Aslan, Olcay Eser, Murat Coşar, Ramazan Albayrak
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
We present herein a case in which salmonella infected a pre-existing chronic subdural hematoma. A one-year-old male infant was admitted to our hospital with complaints of loss of consciousness, seizure, and left hemiparesis. Irrigation and drainage through two burr-holes were performed to the left frontoparietal region with the diagnosis of chronic subdural hematoma according to CT findings. Operative findings revealed an infected subdural hematoma. Salmonella typhi grew in cultures of the subdural hematoma. According to the result of the culture antibiogram, ciprofloxacin therapy was initiated. Because of continued lethargy six days after the operation, a contrasted MRI was performed. The …
Orbital Emphysema Due To Nose Blowing, Mustafa Sever, Tunç Büyükyilmaz
Orbital Emphysema Due To Nose Blowing, Mustafa Sever, Tunç Büyükyilmaz
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Orbital emphysema is a rare ocular emergency in the absence of trauma, sinusitis and/or surgical intervention. We report a case of orbital emphysema in a 29-year-old male caused by forceful blowing of the nose. The patient presented with sudden and painful onset of right periorbital swelling and nose-bleed following forceful blowing of the nose. There was no history of sinusitis, facial trauma or previous surgery. Examination of the patient disclosed crepitant eyelid swelling, ptosis, and mild unilateral exophthalmos and inferomedial strabismus in the neutral position. Otorhinolaryngologic and ophthalmic examinations were accompanied by computerized tomography, which demonstrated areas of emphysema in …
Recurrent Breast Abscess Caused By Corynebacterium Amycolatum And Rewiev Of The Literature, İsmet Özaydin, Mustafa Yildirim, İdri̇s Şahi̇n, Sami̇ Doğan
Recurrent Breast Abscess Caused By Corynebacterium Amycolatum And Rewiev Of The Literature, İsmet Özaydin, Mustafa Yildirim, İdri̇s Şahi̇n, Sami̇ Doğan
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Corynebacterium species are an uncommon cause of breast abscess, and Corynebacterium amycolatum is rarely described in the literature. In the present case, we report recurrent breast abscess caused by C. amycolatum in a 39-year-old patient with normal immune function. Pathological diagnosis was granulomatous mastitis. The patient was treated with incision and drainage and ampicillin-sulbactam treatment. To our knowledge, this is the second report of breast abscess caused by C. amycolatum.
Papillary Carcinoma On The Thyroglossal Cyst Wall, Ş. Si̇nan Kürkçüoğlu, Selahatti̇n Genç, Ümi̇t Tunçel, Funda Demi̇rağ
Papillary Carcinoma On The Thyroglossal Cyst Wall, Ş. Si̇nan Kürkçüoğlu, Selahatti̇n Genç, Ümi̇t Tunçel, Funda Demi̇rağ
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Thyroglossal duct cysts are usually located at the midline of the neck. While the coexistence of a carcinoma in a thyroglossal duct cyst is extremely rare, papillary carcinoma represents almost 80% of the cases. Its treatment is usually decided based on postoperative histopathological examinations. Although the Sistrunk procedure is often seen as adequate, the treatment of thyroglossal duct cysts remains controversial. In the present study, the Sistrunk procedure was used to excise a thyroglossal duct cyst in a 24-year-old female. Papillary carcinoma was confirmed with the histopathological examination following the surgery. We did not perform thyroidectomy, neck dissection or radioactive …
Histopathological And Clinical Characteristics Of Secretory Carcinoma Of The Breast, Keri̇m Bora Yilmaz, Işin Pak, Can Atalay, Ci̇hangi̇r Özaslan
Histopathological And Clinical Characteristics Of Secretory Carcinoma Of The Breast, Keri̇m Bora Yilmaz, Işin Pak, Can Atalay, Ci̇hangi̇r Özaslan
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Secretory breast carcinoma is a rare form of invasive breast carcinoma constituting less than 1% of all breast cancer cases. Since insufficient data have been compiled about this rare tumor, it is important to report every case of secretory breast carcinoma in an effort to better understand the histopathological and clinical characteristics of this tumor and to contemplate the most appropriate therapeutic approach. In this report, two adult female patients over 50 years of age and a 14-year-old girl were reviewed with a detailed immunohistochemical work-up to define the clinical and molecular characteristics of secretory breast carcinoma.
Could Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome Be A Component Of Metabolic Syndrome?, Asi̇ye Kanbay, Tansu Ulukavak Çi̇ftçi̇, Oğuz Köktürk
Could Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome Be A Component Of Metabolic Syndrome?, Asi̇ye Kanbay, Tansu Ulukavak Çi̇ftçi̇, Oğuz Köktürk
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Aim: Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is a prevalent disorder and is associated with increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. OSAS is independently related to the cardiovascular risk factors that comprise metabolic syndrome, atherosclerosis, acute coronary syndrome, and sudden death. The prevalence of metabolic syndrome is 30%-40% in the Turkish population. However, there are no data about the prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MS) in Turkish patients with OSAS. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of MS in Turkish patients with OSAS and MS-related cardiovascular diseases. Materials and Methods: The medical records of patients who were admitted to …
The Relationship Between Plasma Homocysteine And Early Coronary Collateral Vessel Development After Acute Myocardial Infarction, Telat Keleş, Tahi̇r Durmaz, Ni̇hal Akar Bayram, Murat Akçay, Ekrem Yeter, Hüseyi̇n Ayhan, Engi̇n Bozkurt
The Relationship Between Plasma Homocysteine And Early Coronary Collateral Vessel Development After Acute Myocardial Infarction, Telat Keleş, Tahi̇r Durmaz, Ni̇hal Akar Bayram, Murat Akçay, Ekrem Yeter, Hüseyi̇n Ayhan, Engi̇n Bozkurt
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Aim: Homocysteine is known to inhibit endothelial cell proliferation, which is a key event in angiogenesis. Factors responsible for the presence or absence of coronary collateral circulation are poorly understood. Therefore, in this study we investigated the effect of plasma homocysteine level on the early formation of angiographically visible collaterals after acute myocardial infarction. Materials and Methods: The study included 60 patients that had ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). All the patients underwent coronary angiography 1-4 days after admission (mean: 2.3 ± 1.2 days). Patients were graded according to Rentrop classification. Patients with grade 0 or 1 collateral vessels were …
Investigation (In Vivo And In Vitro) Of Booster Dose Vaccine Requirement For Long-Term Protection Against Hepatitis B Virus Infection, Onur Saygun, Can Polat Eyi̇gün, İsmai̇l Yaşar Avci, Üçler Kisa, Alaaddi̇n Pahsa
Investigation (In Vivo And In Vitro) Of Booster Dose Vaccine Requirement For Long-Term Protection Against Hepatitis B Virus Infection, Onur Saygun, Can Polat Eyi̇gün, İsmai̇l Yaşar Avci, Üçler Kisa, Alaaddi̇n Pahsa
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Aim: Studies have shown that no booster dose was required at least 10 to 15 years after a primary vaccination for individuals who developed protective anti-hepatitis B surface (anti-HBs) antibodies. In this study, booster dose requirement for HBV after primary immunization was investigated. Materials and Methods: Seventeen individuals vaccinated previously were enrolled in the study. They had once developed a protective level of anti-HBs antibody after immunization and their anti-HBs titer had declined to an underprotective level. Twenty uninfected and unvaccinated healthy people were chosen as controls. Lymphoproliferative response to in-vitro stimulation with hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) and anti-HBs …