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Effects Of Aqueous Garlic Extract On Oxidant/Antioxidant Status In 32d And 32dp210 Cell Lines, Aslihan Avci, Asuman Sunguroğlu, İmge B. Ergüder, Güvem Gümüş Akay, Erdi̇nç Devri̇m, Pinar Özkal Baydin, Nuray Varol, İlker Durak
Effects Of Aqueous Garlic Extract On Oxidant/Antioxidant Status In 32d And 32dp210 Cell Lines, Aslihan Avci, Asuman Sunguroğlu, İmge B. Ergüder, Güvem Gümüş Akay, Erdi̇nç Devri̇m, Pinar Özkal Baydin, Nuray Varol, İlker Durak
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
To investigate the possible effects of aqueous garlic extract on the oxidant/antioxidant status and apoptosis in 32D (wild type mouse myeloid cell = normal) and 32Dp210 (BCR-ABL fusion gene (+) mouse myeloid cell = Chronic Myelocytic Leukemia cells) cell lines. Materials and methods: Aqueous garlic extract (10% w/v) was added into the cell line media with 2 different final concentrations (0.4% and 1%). At 0 h and at 24, 48, and 72 h later, the oxidant (malondialdehyde (MDA) level, and xanthine oxidase (XO) enzyme activity) and antioxidant (superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px), and catalase (CAT) enzyme activities) parameters were …
Comparison Of In Vitro Cytotoxicity And Genotoxicity Of Mma-Based Polymeric Materials And Various Metallic Materials, Sultan Gülçe İz, Sai̇me İsmet Gürhan, Bi̇lge Hakan Şen, Tuğba Endoğan, Nesri̇n Hasirci
Comparison Of In Vitro Cytotoxicity And Genotoxicity Of Mma-Based Polymeric Materials And Various Metallic Materials, Sultan Gülçe İz, Sai̇me İsmet Gürhan, Bi̇lge Hakan Şen, Tuğba Endoğan, Nesri̇n Hasirci
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
To determine the in vitro cytotoxicity and genotoxicity of some polymeric and metallic implant materials used as base materials in dentistry, based on ISO (International Organization for Standardization) and OECD (Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development) test protocols. Materials and methods: Three different acrylate-based polymeric materials were tested for their in vitro cytotoxicity and genotoxicity (polymethylmethacrylate microspheres [PMMA], a solid cement prepared by mixing PMMA with its monomer methylmethacrylate [PMMA+MMA], a solid cement prepared by mixing PMMA, MMA, and hydroxyapatite [PMMA+MMA+HA], as wells as 4 different metallic materials (titanium [Ti grade 4], nickel alloy 625 [Ni-625], stainless steel alloy 304L …
Dermatoglyphics As Markers Of Prenatal Disturbances In Schizophrenia: A Case-Control Study, Bi̇rsen Özyurt, Ahmet Songur, Mustafa Sarsilmaz, Ömer Akyol, Mustafa Namli, Reha Demi̇rel
Dermatoglyphics As Markers Of Prenatal Disturbances In Schizophrenia: A Case-Control Study, Bi̇rsen Özyurt, Ahmet Songur, Mustafa Sarsilmaz, Ömer Akyol, Mustafa Namli, Reha Demi̇rel
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Several studies have reported the importance of dermatoglyphics as markers of a prenatal disturbance in patients with schizophrenia. Due to the fact that finger- and handprints are formed by the end of the second trimester, they may provide clues to disturbances in early development. The aim of this study was to determine specific dermatoglyphical frequencies in a sample of patients with schizophrenia and normal controls. Materials and methods: Fingerprints and palm prints were obtained from 45 schizophrenic patients as well as 45 healthy controls. The dermatoglyphic patterns on the fingers (total finger ridge count [TFRC]) and palms (a-b, b-c, and …
Evaluation Of Coping Strategies, Social Support, And Depressive Symptoms In Spouses Of Patients With Hematological Cancer, Safi̇ye Özkan, Yasemi̇n Kutlu
Evaluation Of Coping Strategies, Social Support, And Depressive Symptoms In Spouses Of Patients With Hematological Cancer, Safi̇ye Özkan, Yasemi̇n Kutlu
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
The purpose of this study was the evaluation of coping strategies, social support, and depressive symptoms in spouses of patients with hematological cancer. Materials and methods: A descriptive design was used in current study. The study was carried out at the hematology clinic of 2 university hospitals located in İstanbul. The convenience sample consisted of 150 spouses of patients who had hematological cancer. The data were collected through structured face-to-face interviews using a questionnaire form, the "Ways of Coping" Questionnaire, the Multidimensional Perceived Social Support Scale, and Beck Depression Inventory. Percentage t-tests and Pearson's product moment correlation were used to …
Histomorphometric Study On The Effect Of Low Dose Deltamethrin On The Developing Cerebellar Cortex, Mohd Asnizam Asari, Mohammad Shukri Abdullah, Zul Izhar Mohd Ismail
Histomorphometric Study On The Effect Of Low Dose Deltamethrin On The Developing Cerebellar Cortex, Mohd Asnizam Asari, Mohammad Shukri Abdullah, Zul Izhar Mohd Ismail
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Deltamethrin is a widely used type II pyrethroid-based insecticide. Studies have indicated that neonatal exposure to deltamethrin, even at relatively low doses, results in behavioral and neurological changes. In the present study, the effect of early neonatal exposure to low doses of deltamethrin on the histogenesis of the cerebellar cortex was investigated. Materials and methods: Sprague Dawley male pups were exposed to deltamethrin daily at a dose of 1 mg/kg via intraperitoneal injection from the 2nd to the 5th postnatal day and sacrificed on postnatal days 6, 14, and 21. Following intracardiac perfusion, the cerebellum was removed, embedded with paraffin …
Levels Of Haemophilus Influenzae Type B (Hib) Antibody In Turkey Before Routine Immunization, Cemi̇le Sönmez, Ni̇lay Çöplü, Demet Kurtoğlu, Berri̇n Esen, Annette Crowley Luke, Lorraine Ransley, Ayşegül Gözalan
Levels Of Haemophilus Influenzae Type B (Hib) Antibody In Turkey Before Routine Immunization, Cemi̇le Sönmez, Ni̇lay Çöplü, Demet Kurtoğlu, Berri̇n Esen, Annette Crowley Luke, Lorraine Ransley, Ayşegül Gözalan
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
The Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) vaccine was introduced into the routine immunization schedule in Turkey on January 1, 2007. This study investigates the immunity to Hib prior to the introduction of the vaccine. Materials and methods: Serum samples were collected from healthy volunteers between the ages of 6 months and 50 + years of age, living in the area of 26 health centers in the Samsun, Antalya, and Diyarbakir provinces during 2000-2001. In total, 1713 sera were selected for this study, and the younger age groups were given priority (range 0-82). A commercial ELISA test was used to measure …
The Effects Of Adjuvant Therapies For Sepsis On Hepatic And Renal Function: A Retrospective Analysis Of 108 Icu Patients, Beri̇t Gökçe Ceylan, Lütfi̇ Yavuz, Füsun Eroğlu, Şenol Gülmen, Ömer Ridvan Tarhan, Adnan Alaca
The Effects Of Adjuvant Therapies For Sepsis On Hepatic And Renal Function: A Retrospective Analysis Of 108 Icu Patients, Beri̇t Gökçe Ceylan, Lütfi̇ Yavuz, Füsun Eroğlu, Şenol Gülmen, Ömer Ridvan Tarhan, Adnan Alaca
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
As liver and kidney failure have a direct effect on mortality, morbidity, and intensive care unit (ICU) length of stay in sepsis patients, maintaining their functions or minimizing the degree of failure should be one of the most important goals of therapy. In this retrospective study we investigated the effects of recently introduced adjuvant therapies on hepatorenal functions in septic ICU patients. Materials and methods: We conducted comparative and retrospective data analysis of 108 patients with sepsis that were followed-up during a 2-year period in the ICU. We recorded AST, ALT, ALP, albumin, bilirubin, and INR in order to evaluate …
The Prevalence Of Trichomonas Vaginalis Infection Among Patients That Presented To Hospitals In The Kermanshah District Of Iran In 2006 And 2007, Abdolali Chalechale, Isaac Karimi
The Prevalence Of Trichomonas Vaginalis Infection Among Patients That Presented To Hospitals In The Kermanshah District Of Iran In 2006 And 2007, Abdolali Chalechale, Isaac Karimi
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
To determine the prevalence of Trichomonas vaginalis (Tv) among women that presented to hospitals in the Kermanshah district of Iran in 2006 and 2007. Materials and methods: This retrospective study included 33.690 women that presented to primary pathology laboratories in Kermanshah. Vaginal and cervical swabs were collected, and then stained with Papanicolaou (Pap) stain. Additionally, seasonal variations in the prevalence rate were compared to identify significant differences in the prevalence of Tv according to season. Results: Among the 33,690 women, 300 were infected with Tv (a prevalence rate of 0.9%). The 30-39-year-old age group had a significantly higher prevalence of …
Atypical Clinical Manifestation Of Dementia: A Progressive Visuospatial Deficit, Mehmet Güney Şenol, Hakan Tekeli̇, Erdem Toğrol, Mehmet Saraçoğlu
Atypical Clinical Manifestation Of Dementia: A Progressive Visuospatial Deficit, Mehmet Güney Şenol, Hakan Tekeli̇, Erdem Toğrol, Mehmet Saraçoğlu
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Clinically and neuropathologically dementia is a very heterogeneous disease. Alzheimer's disease (Alzheimer disease, AD), the most common cause of dementia, is an acquired cognitive and behavioral impairment of sufficient severity that markedly interferes with social and occupational functioning. This disease may be manifested as progressive memory problems, visuospatial deterioration, aphasia and/or deficits of executive functions. The patient we report here is a 73-year-old female patient with loss of ability of finding directions and understanding the shapes of materials. Her complaints increased progressively during the last two years. Even if she had retired from tailoring, she had deterioration in the visuospatial …
Familial Amyloidosis Cutis Dyschromica, Ayşe Serap Karadağ, Gülçi̇n Güler Şi̇mşek
Familial Amyloidosis Cutis Dyschromica, Ayşe Serap Karadağ, Gülçi̇n Güler Şi̇mşek
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Primary cutaneous amyloidosis is a rare progressive disease that is characterized with the deposition of amyloid under the skin instead of internal organs. Major types are the macular, papular, nodular types. Amyloidosis cutis dyschromica is a very rare specific type of vitiliginous amyloidosis. A 16 year-old female patient and 22 year-old male patient, siblings, referred to the hospital with the complaint of non-pruritic diffuse hyperpigmentation beginning from trunk and spreading to all body. The histopathologic findings and crystal violet stain were consistent with amyloidosis cutis dyschromica. All other investigations were normal. There are few reported cases related with this amyloidosis …
The Clinical And Polysomnographic Features In Complex Sleep Apnea Syndrome, Handan İnönü, Tansu Ulukavak Çi̇ftçi̇, Oğuz Köktürk
The Clinical And Polysomnographic Features In Complex Sleep Apnea Syndrome, Handan İnönü, Tansu Ulukavak Çi̇ftçi̇, Oğuz Köktürk
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Complex sleep apnea syndrome (CompSAS) is characterized by the onset of central apneas or a Cheyne-Stokes breathing pattern in some patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) who were treated with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). The etiology of CompSAS is unclear, but derangement of respiratory control has been proposed. We sought to compare clinical and polysomnography (PSG) features of patients with CompSAS and OSAS. Materials and methods: Records of PSG were evaluated in a total of 270 patients, retrospectively. CPAP titration was prescribed in patients with an apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) of >=15. Patients who developed a central AHI of …
Is Oxidative Stress An Etiologic Factor In Idiopathic Male Infertility?, Ercan Yeni̇, Hali̇l Çi̇ftçi̇, Murat Savaş, Ayhan Veri̇t, Abdullah Taşkin
Is Oxidative Stress An Etiologic Factor In Idiopathic Male Infertility?, Ercan Yeni̇, Hali̇l Çi̇ftçi̇, Murat Savaş, Ayhan Veri̇t, Abdullah Taşkin
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
The total antioxidant capacity (TAC) and total peroxide (TP) levels in the blood and seminal plasma of idiopathic infertile patients were compared with those of fertile controls to determine the role of oxidative stress in the etiology of idiopathic male infertility. Material and methods: Thirty-two idiopathic infertile males and 30 healthy, married, age-matched control subjects were included in the study. TAC and TP levels were measured in the blood and seminal plasma, and sperm parameters were studied in both groups. Results: Sperm parameters were significantly impaired in the study group compared with the controls. Blood plasma TAC and TP levels …
The Effects Of Adding Methylprednisolone To Low-Potassium Dextran Solution On Preserved Ischemic Lungs, Ali̇ Yegi̇nsu, Makbule Ergi̇n, Hüseyi̇n Özyurt, Çi̇ğdem Elmas, Güleser Çağlar Göktaş
The Effects Of Adding Methylprednisolone To Low-Potassium Dextran Solution On Preserved Ischemic Lungs, Ali̇ Yegi̇nsu, Makbule Ergi̇n, Hüseyi̇n Özyurt, Çi̇ğdem Elmas, Güleser Çağlar Göktaş
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
To investigate the effects of adding methylprednisolone to low-potassium dextran solution on cold-preserved ischemic lungs. Materials and methods: The study included 42 rat lung blocks that were divided into 7 groups (n = 6). Lung blocks were preserved in 40 mL of cold Perfadex solution, to which 5, 15, 30, 60, and 120 mg kg-1 (approximately 40, 120, 240, 480, and 960 mg L-1) of methylprednisolone were added. After a 24-h preservation period, the lungs were removed from the solution and examined. Results: As compared to the Perfadex only group, cell death and degeneration were significantly higher in the Perfadex …
Effect Of L-Carnitine On Diabetic Neuropathy And Ventricular Dispersion In Patients With Diabetes Mellitus, Hizir Ulvi̇, Recep Aygül, Recep Demi̇r
Effect Of L-Carnitine On Diabetic Neuropathy And Ventricular Dispersion In Patients With Diabetes Mellitus, Hizir Ulvi̇, Recep Aygül, Recep Demi̇r
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Diabetes is a common cause of polyneuropathy. Cardiac arrhythmias and markedly increased mortality rate have been demonstrated in patients with diabetic neuropathy and also demonstrated that abnormally prolonged QT dispersion interval (QTd) is associated with a higher risk of ventricular arrhythmias and sudden death. We investigated the efficacy and tolerability of L-carnitine (LC) in the treatment of diabetic neuropathy and ventricular dispersion, mainly by evaluating the effects of treatment on electrophysiological parameters. Materials and methods: We recruited 30 patients with type I or type II diabetes (mean age: 60 ± 9 years, range: 36-75; 18 males, 12 females) meeting clinical …
Effect Of Telmisartan On Vascular Endothelium In Hypertensive And Type 2 Diabetic Hypertensive Patients, Burcu Barutçuoğlu, Zuhal Parildar, M. Işil Mutaf, Di̇lek Özmen, Emi̇n Ali̇oğlu, Sara Habi̇f, Oya Bayindir
Effect Of Telmisartan On Vascular Endothelium In Hypertensive And Type 2 Diabetic Hypertensive Patients, Burcu Barutçuoğlu, Zuhal Parildar, M. Işil Mutaf, Di̇lek Özmen, Emi̇n Ali̇oğlu, Sara Habi̇f, Oya Bayindir
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Hypertension and type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) cause endothelial dysfunction and may result in cardiovascular disease. The aim of this study was to assess endothelial dysfunction in essential hypertensives, and normotensive and hypertensive type 2 diabetics and to evaluate the effect of telmisartan on endothelium in hypertensives. Materials and methods: Eighteen essential hypertensives (group 1), 16 type 2 diabetic hypertensives (group 2), 10 type 2 diabetic normotensives (group 3), and 10 control subjects (group 4) were included in this study. Groups 1 and 2 received 40 mg/day telmisartan for 12 weeks and were evaluated at the beginning and end. Groups …
Cervical Spine Movement During Intubation Using The Airtraq® And Direct Laryngoscopy, İ. Aydin Erden, A. Gülsün Pamuk, Şennur Uzun, Serdar Geyi̇k, Saruhan Çeki̇rge, Ülkü Aypar
Cervical Spine Movement During Intubation Using The Airtraq® And Direct Laryngoscopy, İ. Aydin Erden, A. Gülsün Pamuk, Şennur Uzun, Serdar Geyi̇k, Saruhan Çeki̇rge, Ülkü Aypar
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
To compare 2 endotracheal intubation techniques, namely direct laryngoscopy and Airtraq®, according to their influence on cervical spine movement and intubation time and success rates, complications, and hemodynamic responses. Materials and methods: Thirty three patients without cervical spine problems were enrolled in the study. Patients were randomized into direct laryngoscopy and Airtraq® groups. Assessment of movement of the cervical spine was made by taking 3 lateral cervical spine X-rays. First, when the cervical spine was in the neutral position, second during the greatest excursion of the cervical spine, and finally, after intubation. A reference line was drawn following the dorsal …
Endometrial Parameters In Ivf And Iui Administration On Elderly Women, Nafi̇ye Yilmaz, Sevtap Kiliç, Yusuf Madendağ, İlknur Madendağ, Ayli̇n Özgün, Gülnur Özakşi̇t, Sertaç Batioğlu
Endometrial Parameters In Ivf And Iui Administration On Elderly Women, Nafi̇ye Yilmaz, Sevtap Kiliç, Yusuf Madendağ, İlknur Madendağ, Ayli̇n Özgün, Gülnur Özakşi̇t, Sertaç Batioğlu
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
There are still controversial results about the role of endometrial thickness, pattern, volume, and vascularity in endometrial receptivity. We studied the predictivity of endometrial parameters in endometrial receptivity in over-aged, normogonadotrophic unexplained infertile women. Materials and methods: In this study, 150 women with an age range of 38-42 were included. The patients were divided into 4 groups: group 1 was applied recombinant FSH and intrauterine insemination, group 2 was applied clomiphene citrate and intrauterine insemination, group 3 was applied IVF, and group 4 (control group) was composed of fertile control patients. All patients in each study group had standard initiation …
Prevalence And Risk Factors Of Restless Leg Syndrome In A Single Hemodialysis Unit, Yasemi̇n Soyoral, Hayri̇ye Sayarlioğlu, Deni̇z Tuncel, Murat Şahi̇n, Ekrem Doğan, Reha Erkoç
Prevalence And Risk Factors Of Restless Leg Syndrome In A Single Hemodialysis Unit, Yasemi̇n Soyoral, Hayri̇ye Sayarlioğlu, Deni̇z Tuncel, Murat Şahi̇n, Ekrem Doğan, Reha Erkoç
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is characterized by symptoms of spontaneous, continuous leg movements associated with unpleasant paresthesias. RLS is common among dialysis patients, with a reported incidence of 6.6 to 6.8 percent. This study is an attempt to find out the prevalence of RLS in our hemodialysis patients. We compared several demographic and clinical characteristics of RLS patients identified by the International Restless Legs Syndrome Study Group (IRLSSG) criteria with those of individuals without RLS. Materials and methods: We studied 76 patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) on hemodialysis (34 females and 42 males, mean age: 52.28 ± 18.13, range: …
Serum Total Sialic Acid, Lipid Peroxidation, And Glutathione Reductase Levels In Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis, Surapaneni Krishna Mohan, Vishnu Priya
Serum Total Sialic Acid, Lipid Peroxidation, And Glutathione Reductase Levels In Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis, Surapaneni Krishna Mohan, Vishnu Priya
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
The changes in the serum sialic acid levels, total lipid peroxidation products (MDA), and glutathione reductase activity were estimated in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Serum Sialic acid is known as a parameter of inflammation. This work was undertaken to assess the potential role of sialic acid as well as oxidative stress and antioxidant status in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Materials and methods: The levels of these parameters in serum were studied in 52 subjects with rheumatoid arthritis (study subjects) and 52 age and sex matched healthy subjects as controls. Serum total sialic acid levels were determined using the assay method …
Serum Lipid And Lipoprotein Levels, Dyslipidemia Prevalence, And The Factors That Influence These Parameters In A Turkish Population Living In The Province Of Tokat*, İlhan Çeti̇n, Beytullah Yildirim, Şemsetti̇n Şahi̇n, İdri̇s Şahi̇n, İlker Eti̇kan
Serum Lipid And Lipoprotein Levels, Dyslipidemia Prevalence, And The Factors That Influence These Parameters In A Turkish Population Living In The Province Of Tokat*, İlhan Çeti̇n, Beytullah Yildirim, Şemsetti̇n Şahi̇n, İdri̇s Şahi̇n, İlker Eti̇kan
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
To determine the mean total LDL and HDL cholesterol values and trigliseride levels as well as dyslipidemia and the factors that influence the parameters mentioned above in the population living in the province of Tokat located in the Middle Black Sea (Northeastern) region of Turkey. Materials and methods: The study was performed in 58 rural and 12 urban residential areas. The 58 rural regions were selected using a cluster sampling method. A total of 1095 subjects were selected through a random sampling method. Results: The total serum cholesterol level was 186 ± 42 mg/dL with 33.7% of the participants having …
Is The Tanner–Whitehouse (Tw3) Method Sufficiently Reliable For Forensic Age Determination Of Turkish Children?*, Bora Büken, Alp Alper Şafak, Erhan Büken, Burhan Yazici, Zerri̇n Erkol, Ömer Utku Erzengi̇n
Is The Tanner–Whitehouse (Tw3) Method Sufficiently Reliable For Forensic Age Determination Of Turkish Children?*, Bora Büken, Alp Alper Şafak, Erhan Büken, Burhan Yazici, Zerri̇n Erkol, Ömer Utku Erzengi̇n
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
The purpose of our study was to determine the accuracy of Tanner-Whitehouse 3 (TW3-RUS) bone age (BA) assessments for forensic age estimations of Turkish children. Materials and methods: Plain radiographs of left hands and wrists of 324 children were evaluated. Mean chronological age (CA) was compared with mean bone age (BA) according to the TW3 atlas for each sex, and differences by age group were determined. Pearson correlation coefficients and cubic regression were used to determine the differences and model the relationships between mean BA and CA. Statistical analyses were carried out using R-project. Results: The difference between the mean …
Prevalence Of Helicobacter Pylori Infection In Healthcare Workers, Maliheh Metanat, Batool Sharifi-Mood, Shahrokh Izadi
Prevalence Of Helicobacter Pylori Infection In Healthcare Workers, Maliheh Metanat, Batool Sharifi-Mood, Shahrokh Izadi
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a major factor in inflammatory and malignant diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. The epidemiologic pattern of this infection varies among developed and developing countries, and is related to the general standards of living in each region. In view of the importance of this infection and its different prevalence in different regions of Iran, as well as its long-term complications, this study was conducted to investigate the prevalence of H. pylori infection and its contributing factors in Zahedan. Materials and methods: Ninety-seven healthcare workers without digestive symptoms or a history of H. pylori eradication were randomly …
Comparison Of Trauma Scores For Adults Who Fell From Height As Survival Predictivity, Mehmet Eryilmaz, Murat Durusu, Öner Menteş, Tahi̇r Özer, Seli̇m Kiliç, Gürkan Ersoy, Özcan Altinel, Murat Kalemoğlu, Nurkan Törer
Comparison Of Trauma Scores For Adults Who Fell From Height As Survival Predictivity, Mehmet Eryilmaz, Murat Durusu, Öner Menteş, Tahi̇r Özer, Seli̇m Kiliç, Gürkan Ersoy, Özcan Altinel, Murat Kalemoğlu, Nurkan Törer
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Aim: Falls from a height and their subsequent injuries and traumas can cause morbidity and death. In the present study, ISS, NISS, RTS, and TRISS values were analyzed to assess mortality probabilities of patients who fell from a height. Materials and Methods: Patients' age, gender, height of falls (0-2 m, 3-5 m, and 6 m and above), organ pathologies, and ISS, NISS, RTS, and TRISS scores were evaluated in terms of mortality. Results: Regarding the survival rate, no statistically significant difference was found between age and gender (P > 0.05). We determined that all trauma scores were correlated with mortality, and …
Overactive Bladder Syndrome And Detrusor Overactivity: Is There A Strong Relation Between The Symptoms And Urodynamic Findings?, Orhan Ünal Zorba, Taner Koçak, Kadi̇r Önem
Overactive Bladder Syndrome And Detrusor Overactivity: Is There A Strong Relation Between The Symptoms And Urodynamic Findings?, Orhan Ünal Zorba, Taner Koçak, Kadi̇r Önem
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Aim: Overactive bladder (OAB) and detrusor overactivity (DO) may interfere because one may cause the other. Not all patients with OAB have DO, neither do all patients with DO have OAB. In our study the correlation between OAB symptoms and DO was investigated. Materials and Methods: In the present study, 190 patients with OAB and/or DO were investigated. Patients were divided into 3 groups: OAB with DO group (group 1, n = 63), DO without OAB group (group 2, n = 34), and OAB without DO group (group 3, n = 93). The symptoms and urodynamic findings of the patients …
Association Between Mean Platelet Volume And Autonomic Nervous System Functions: Increased Mean Platelet Volume Reflects Sympathetic Overactivity, Tahi̇r Durmaz, Özcan Özdemi̇r, Telat Keleş, Ni̇hal Akar Bayram, Murat Akçay, Ekrem Yeter, Hüseyi̇n Ayhan, Engi̇n Bozkurt
Association Between Mean Platelet Volume And Autonomic Nervous System Functions: Increased Mean Platelet Volume Reflects Sympathetic Overactivity, Tahi̇r Durmaz, Özcan Özdemi̇r, Telat Keleş, Ni̇hal Akar Bayram, Murat Akçay, Ekrem Yeter, Hüseyi̇n Ayhan, Engi̇n Bozkurt
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Aim: Increased mean platelet volume (MPV) may reflect increased platelet activation and accepted as an independent coronary risk factor. Adrenergic system has effects on platelet activation and thrombocytopoiesis. In this study, we assessed the effects of autonomic nervous system activity on MPV in patients with acute myocardial infarction (MI). Materials and Methods: Forty-seven patients with acute anterior MI were compared with 32 patients having normal coronary arteries. All patients underwent heart rate variability analysis by 24-h holter monitoring and blood samples were taken for MPV measurements during day and night times during holter monitoring. Results: Mean heart rate (HR), Low …
Mutational Analysis Of The Mefv Gene In Egyptian Patients With Familial Mediterranean Fever, Ayşenur Öztürk, Ezzat Elsobky, Solaf M. Elsayed, Mostafa Alhodhod, Nejat Akar
Mutational Analysis Of The Mefv Gene In Egyptian Patients With Familial Mediterranean Fever, Ayşenur Öztürk, Ezzat Elsobky, Solaf M. Elsayed, Mostafa Alhodhod, Nejat Akar
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Aim: Familial Mediterranean fever is an autosomal recessive disease affecting primarily populations surrounding the Mediterranean basin. The aim of this study was to find the distribution of MEFV gene mutations in a group of Egyptian patients with FMF and to evaluate any predictive genotype-phenotype correlation in this group of patients. Materials and Methods: The study included 112 patients (59 males and 53 females). Sequencing of the exon 10, exon 3, and exon 5 and PCR/RFLP analysis of E148Q and R202Q mutations of exon 2 of the MEFV gene were performed for all the patients according to a previously described technique. …
A Simple Surgical Technique For Repair Of Iridodialysis, Şengül Özdek, Mehmet Cüneyt Özmen
A Simple Surgical Technique For Repair Of Iridodialysis, Şengül Özdek, Mehmet Cüneyt Özmen
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
A simple surgical technique is described for repair of iridodialysis and a traumatic iridodialysis case is presented. In this technique, a 10-0 polypropylene suture is used for repair. The knot is left in the anterior chamber to avoid suture related complications such as erosion, patient discomfort, and infection. This technique can be a safe and easy way to repair large iridodialysis.
Linear And Whorled Nevoid Hypermelanosis In Trisomy 13, Şengül Yüksel, Serap Savaci, Uğur Biçak, Cengi̇z Yakinci, Bülent Mizrak
Linear And Whorled Nevoid Hypermelanosis In Trisomy 13, Şengül Yüksel, Serap Savaci, Uğur Biçak, Cengi̇z Yakinci, Bülent Mizrak
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Linear and whorled nevoid hypermelanosis (LWNH) is a reticulate pigmentary disorder with a sporadic occurrence, generally representing a genetic mosaicism. In this case, we describe a two-month-old girl with trisomy 13, who presented with various systemic anomalies such as congenital ventricular septal defect, microcephaly, auricular deformities, flatness of nasal root, overlapping fingers, umbilical hernia, and LWNH. G-banding chromosomal analyses were performed on cultured peripheral blood lymphocytes of the patient and the parents. The karyotype of the patient was 47, XX,+13[100], with no mosaicism. The karyotypes of the parents were normal. To our knowledge, we present the first patient with LWNH …
A Rare Case Of Pilomatricoma With Bullous Appearance, Ayşe Serap Karadağ, Meral Ekşi̇oğlu, Eki̇n Özlük, Gülfer Akbay, Alev Eken, Savaş Serel, Hesna Müzeyyen Astarci
A Rare Case Of Pilomatricoma With Bullous Appearance, Ayşe Serap Karadağ, Meral Ekşi̇oğlu, Eki̇n Özlük, Gülfer Akbay, Alev Eken, Savaş Serel, Hesna Müzeyyen Astarci
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background: Pilomatricoma is a rare, benign adnexal tumor differentiating toward elements of the hair matrix and shaft. It typically presents as a solitary, deep, dermal nodule. In addition, bullous changes can be rarely seen. Methods: A 16-year-old girl with firm, mobile, multilobule and non-tender mass that has a soft, hemorrhagic blister-like formation on the left infraclavicular region is described. Results: The histopathologic findings were consistent with pilomatricoma. In the dermis above the tumor, there were numerous dilated lymphatic and blood vessels. No pathologic elastic fibrils were identified with elastin stains. Collagen fibrils were normal with Mason trichrome stain. Conclusions: The …
Local Reccurence Of Giant Renal Cell Carcinoma Without Distant Metastases 25 Years After Radical Nephrectomy, Turgut Yapanoğlu, Yilmaz Aksoy, İsa Özbey, Cemal Gündoğdu, Özkan Polat
Local Reccurence Of Giant Renal Cell Carcinoma Without Distant Metastases 25 Years After Radical Nephrectomy, Turgut Yapanoğlu, Yilmaz Aksoy, İsa Özbey, Cemal Gündoğdu, Özkan Polat
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
A 64-year-old man underwent a left radical nephrectomy 25 years ago. The pathological examination revealed renal cell carcinoma (RCC) and no lymph node metastasis. He suffered a recurrence in the renal fossa 25 years after the operation. To our knowledge, this is the first report of late (about 25 years) recurrence of RCC without distant metastases after radical nephrectomy. The isolated fossa recurrence of RCC without any distant metastasis is very uncommon. We suggest that the patients with RCC who underwent radical nephrectomy should undergo lifelong follow up.