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The Analysis Of Pleural Complications Of Covid-19 Pneumonia, Merve Şatir Türk, Irmak Akarsu, İsmai̇l Tombul, Aykut Kankoç, Nur Di̇lvi̇n Özkan, Elgun Valiyev, Muhammet Sayan, Ali̇ Çeli̇k, İsmai̇l Cüneyt Kurul, Olgun Kadi̇r Aribaş, Abdullah İrfan Taştepe
The Analysis Of Pleural Complications Of Covid-19 Pneumonia, Merve Şatir Türk, Irmak Akarsu, İsmai̇l Tombul, Aykut Kankoç, Nur Di̇lvi̇n Özkan, Elgun Valiyev, Muhammet Sayan, Ali̇ Çeli̇k, İsmai̇l Cüneyt Kurul, Olgun Kadi̇r Aribaş, Abdullah İrfan Taştepe
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: As the number of case reports related to the new type of coronavirus (COVID-19) increases, knowledge of and experience with the virus and its complications also increase. Pleural complications are one relevant issue. We aimed in this study to analyze pleural complications, such as pneumothorax, pneumomediastinum, and empyema, in patients hospitalized with the diagnosis of COVID-19 pneumonia. Materials and methods: The files of patients who have pleural complications of COVID-19 pneumonia and were consulted about thoracic surgery between March 2020 and December 2020 were retrospectively reviewed. The data of the patients were analyzed according to age, sex, length of …
Neonatal Pneumothorax From The Perspective Of A Pediatric Surgeon: Classification Andmanagement Protocol: A Preliminary Algorithm., Mirzaman Huseynov, Ali̇ Ekber Hakalmaz
Neonatal Pneumothorax From The Perspective Of A Pediatric Surgeon: Classification Andmanagement Protocol: A Preliminary Algorithm., Mirzaman Huseynov, Ali̇ Ekber Hakalmaz
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: Current neonatal pneumothorax classifications based on air volume escaping in pleural space have no contribution on the treatment. Therefore, our aim was to classify neonatal pneumothorax to guide treatment management based on our experiences. Material and methods: The records of all neonates admitted to our clinics from March 2017 to August 2020 were reviewed. The patients with pneumothorax were identified through the neonatology department patient database search. The study only included the patients with symptomatic pneumothorax and these patients were evaluated into 3 groups based on the changes in peripheral oxygen saturation (SpO2 ) and clinical features immediately after …
Transthoracic Lung And Mediastinal Biopsies Obtained With The Tru-Cut Technique: 10 Years’ Experience, Şeri̇fe Savaş Bozbaş, Şule Akçay, Fi̇gen Öztürk Ergür, Cüneyt Ayteki̇n
Transthoracic Lung And Mediastinal Biopsies Obtained With The Tru-Cut Technique: 10 Years’ Experience, Şeri̇fe Savaş Bozbaş, Şule Akçay, Fi̇gen Öztürk Ergür, Cüneyt Ayteki̇n
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Percutaneous needle biopsy has been used successfully in many organ systems with excellent results and few complications. In this study, we sought to evaluate percutaneous transthoracic biopsy results using a coaxial system. Materials and methods: The records of 302 patients (mean age, 63.1 years) who underwent percutaneous CT-guided coaxial cutting needle lung and mediastinal biopsy were retrospectively evaluated. Number, diameter, location of the lesions, calcification, and emphysema on lung parenchyma were noted. The number of specimens obtained, complications after the procedure, and treatment of complications were recorded. Results: From lesions identified in 270 patients on thoracic CT, a mean of …
Are Serum Aluminum Levels A Risk Factor In The Appearance Of Spontaneous Pneumothorax?, Serdar Han, Rasi̇h Yazkan, Bülent Koçer, Gülteki̇n Gülbahar, Serdal Kenan Köse, Koray Dural, Ünal Sakinci
Are Serum Aluminum Levels A Risk Factor In The Appearance Of Spontaneous Pneumothorax?, Serdar Han, Rasi̇h Yazkan, Bülent Koçer, Gülteki̇n Gülbahar, Serdal Kenan Köse, Koray Dural, Ünal Sakinci
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
To investigate the relationship between aluminum and spontaneous pneumothorax (SP) development. Materials and methods: A patient group and a control group were formed with 100 individuals in each. The serum aluminum levels of the groups were determined and statistically compared. Results: The mean serum aluminum levels were 5.6 ± 2.4 \mug/L (1.6-11.9) and 23.2 ± 15.4 \mug/L (2-81) in the control and SP groups, respectively (P < 0.001). The specificity and sensitivity of the measurement of aluminum level were 74.4% and 86.4% in the SP group. The risk of SP development was found to be 18 times higher in individuals with high serum levels of aluminum compared to that in individuals with low serum levels of aluminum. Conclusion: A high level of aluminum is a risk factor for the development of SP.
Investigation Of The Hla Class I Antigens In Patients With Primary Spontaneous Pneumothorax, Akin Eraslan Balci, Ebru Önalan, Muharrem Çakmak, Hali̇t Mohammed Elyas, Mehmet Oğuzhan Özyurtkan
Investigation Of The Hla Class I Antigens In Patients With Primary Spontaneous Pneumothorax, Akin Eraslan Balci, Ebru Önalan, Muharrem Çakmak, Hali̇t Mohammed Elyas, Mehmet Oğuzhan Özyurtkan
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
There is no report investigating the human leukocyte antigen system (HLA) class I alleles and haplotypes in the patients with primary spontaneous pneumothorax (PSP) without any familial history in the literature. We investigated the association of these alleles and haplotypes, and the occurrence of the PSP in Turkish patients. Materials and methods: The study group consisted of 20 patients diagnosed as PSP (without any familial history), and 20 healthy volunteers as control group. All the participants were Turkish male nonsmokers. Their genomic DNAs were extracted from venous samples, and the HLA class I alleles and haplotypes were analysed. Results: The …