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Case Of Tuberous Sclerosis With Pulmonary Involvement, Arzu Balkan, Cantürk Taşci, Carl R. Fuhrman
Case Of Tuberous Sclerosis With Pulmonary Involvement, Arzu Balkan, Cantürk Taşci, Carl R. Fuhrman
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Tuberous sclerosis is a rare genetic disorder. The diagnosis of tuberous sclerosis requires the presence of two major or one major and two minor features. Pulmonary involvement has been reported to occur in less than 1% in patients and carries a poor prognosis. We present a female tuberous sclerosis patient with pulmonary involvement, evaluated for a positive PPD reaction.
Diagnostic Neglect Regarding Ureter Ligation After Hysterectomy, Yaşar Bi̇lge
Diagnostic Neglect Regarding Ureter Ligation After Hysterectomy, Yaşar Bi̇lge
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Complications following cesarean and hysterectomy operations can occur, one of which is ureter ligation. Aims: Urological injuries that occur during hysterectomy are rare but important causes of morbidity. It was aimed to investigate in this case report whether there was any evidence to support malpractice in Court. Case Report: The patient was a woman in her 34^3 week of pregnancy with familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) and nephrotic syndrome with renal amyloidosis. Preterm operational diagnosis was placenta previa totalis and repeat cesarean section was performed with confirmed consent. When the placenta spontaneously ruptured, hysterectomy was undertaken. Ureter ligation with acute renal …
Sacral Chondroblastic Osteosarcoma Misdiagnosed As Chondrosarcoma And Chordoma, Nusret Akpolat, Hanefi̇ Yildirim, Kürşat Poyraz
Sacral Chondroblastic Osteosarcoma Misdiagnosed As Chondrosarcoma And Chordoma, Nusret Akpolat, Hanefi̇ Yildirim, Kürşat Poyraz
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Chondroblastic osteosarcoma (COS), a subgroup of intramedullary osteosarcoma, is usually located in the knee region of the body. It is most common in adolescents and early adulthood. COS has similar clinical and radiological features to those of conventional osteosarcomas. A 17-year-old male suffered from walking problems and lower limb pain. CT and MRI revealed a mass with soft tissue density and bone destruction at the level of L5-S1. It was described as \"posttraumatic hematoma\". In cytopathologic examination, initial diagnosis was chordoma in fine-needle aspiration cytology (FNAC), chondrosarcoma in incisional biopsy, and finally COS in total resection specimen. Because sacral location …
How Should Glucocorticoids Be Used?, Şi̇nasi̇ Özsoylu
How Should Glucocorticoids Be Used?, Şi̇nasi̇ Özsoylu
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
No abstract provided.
Quality Assurance Standards Task Force Global Standards: Route For Accreditation In Medical Education In Europe, İskender Sayek, Hans Karle
Quality Assurance Standards Task Force Global Standards: Route For Accreditation In Medical Education In Europe, İskender Sayek, Hans Karle
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
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Interleukin-6 And Nitric Oxide Levels In Neonatal Sepsis, Anil Aktaş Tapisiz, Ebru Ergenekon, Deni̇z Erbaş, Murat Öktem, Ni̇hal Demi̇rel, Kivilcim Gücüyener, Canan Türkyilmaz, Esra Önal, Yildiz Atalay
Interleukin-6 And Nitric Oxide Levels In Neonatal Sepsis, Anil Aktaş Tapisiz, Ebru Ergenekon, Deni̇z Erbaş, Murat Öktem, Ni̇hal Demi̇rel, Kivilcim Gücüyener, Canan Türkyilmaz, Esra Önal, Yildiz Atalay
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Aim: The objectives of this study were to compare interleukin-6 (IL-6) and nitric oxide (NO) levels in newborns with culture-proven sepsis with levels in age- and gestational age (GA)-matched controls, and to investigate the correlation between mediator levels and circulatory functions in the septic group. Materials and Methods: Samples for IL-6 and NO levels were obtained from newborns with blood culture-proven sepsis before the beginning of antibiotic therapy and on the 3rd day of treatment. Heart rate, blood pressure and other treatment modalities including inotropic support were also recorded. Age- and GA-matched newborns without infection were included as controls. Minitab …
Plasma Thrombin Activitable Fibrinolysis Inhibitor Levels In Behçet´S Disease, Mehmet Ali̇ Özcan, Servet Akar, İnci̇ Alacacioğlu, Özden Pi̇şki̇n, Fai̇ze Yüksel, Oğuz Gürler, Nurullah Akkoç, Fati̇h Demi̇rkan, Güner Hayri̇ Özsan, Şebnem Özkan, Fatoş Önen, Bülent Ündar
Plasma Thrombin Activitable Fibrinolysis Inhibitor Levels In Behçet´S Disease, Mehmet Ali̇ Özcan, Servet Akar, İnci̇ Alacacioğlu, Özden Pi̇şki̇n, Fai̇ze Yüksel, Oğuz Gürler, Nurullah Akkoç, Fati̇h Demi̇rkan, Güner Hayri̇ Özsan, Şebnem Özkan, Fatoş Önen, Bülent Ündar
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Aim: The precise pathogenetic mechanisms causing thrombotic complications in Behçet´s disease (BD) are still not known. To explain the pathogenesis with coagulation induction or a defective fibrinolysis superimposed on endothelial dysfunction, various hemostatic parameters were studied. Thrombin activatable fibrinolysis inhibitor (TAFI), downregulating plasmin generation and fibrinolysis, is a novel risk factor for thrombotic disorders. We studied plasma TAFI levels in BD in comparison with healthy controls. Materials and Methods: Twenty-three patients with BD (mean age: 38.3 ± 10.83, M/F: 5/18) diagnosed according to the criteria of the International Study Group and 20 healthy volunteers (mean age: 38.05 ± 6.29, M/F: …
Effects Of Acute Fenthion Toxicity On Liver And Kidney Function And Histology In Rats, Mustafa Kerem, Nurdan Bedi̇rli̇, Nesli̇han Gürbüz, Özgür Eki̇nci̇, Abdulkadi̇r Bedi̇rli̇, Taylan Akkaya, Ömer Şakrak, Hati̇ce Paşaoğlu
Effects Of Acute Fenthion Toxicity On Liver And Kidney Function And Histology In Rats, Mustafa Kerem, Nurdan Bedi̇rli̇, Nesli̇han Gürbüz, Özgür Eki̇nci̇, Abdulkadi̇r Bedi̇rli̇, Taylan Akkaya, Ömer Şakrak, Hati̇ce Paşaoğlu
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the dose-related effects of fenthion on the liver and kidney and the correlation between severity of organ damage and serum butyrylcholinesterase (BChE) enzyme levels. Materials and Methods: Ninety rats were randomly subdivided into control group and 4 study groups. Control group was administered 1 ml of saline intraperitoneally. Study groups received 25, 50, 75 and 100 mg/kg of fenthion, intraperitoneally. Blood samples and renal and hepatic tissues were collected 24 h after dosing and survival was monitored for 7 days. Results: Mortality was observed in 2 rats receiving 75 mg/kg fenthion …
Effects Of Esmolol On Hemodynamic Responses To Laryngoscopy And Tracheal Intubation In Diabetic Versus Non-Diabetic Patients, Taner Taşyüz, İsmet Topçu, Sabri̇ Özaslan, Melek Sakarya
Effects Of Esmolol On Hemodynamic Responses To Laryngoscopy And Tracheal Intubation In Diabetic Versus Non-Diabetic Patients, Taner Taşyüz, İsmet Topçu, Sabri̇ Özaslan, Melek Sakarya
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Aim: We aimed to investigate the efficiency of esmolol, a short-acting ß-blocker, in preventing the hemodynamic response to laryngoscopy and endotracheal intubation in diabetic patients. Materials and Methods: Eighty diabetic or non-diabetic patients with ASA physical status I-II scheduled for noncardiac surgery were included in this study. They were divided randomly into 4 groups (Non-diabetic control: NDC, Non-diabetic esmolol: NDE, Diabetic control: DC, Diabetic esmolol: DE). Blood glucose analyses were measured in the preoperative period and at the 10^{th} min of the study. Prior to anesthetic induction, 1 mg/kg esmolol to Groups NDE and DE and saline to Groups NDC …
Prevalence Of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms In Men Over 40 Years: A Cross-Sectional Study In Samsun, Ahmet Tevfi̇k Sünter, Ci̇had Dündar, Sevgi̇ Canbaz, Sennur Dabak, Yildiz Pekşen
Prevalence Of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms In Men Over 40 Years: A Cross-Sectional Study In Samsun, Ahmet Tevfi̇k Sünter, Ci̇had Dündar, Sevgi̇ Canbaz, Sennur Dabak, Yildiz Pekşen
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Aim: Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) are a common problem in ageing men. The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of LUTS, as measured by the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS), and to establish the relationship between the IPSS and quality of life (QoL) in different age groups of men over 40 years old living in Samsun city center in northern Turkey. Materials and Methods: In all, 1860 men aged over 40 years were included in this cross-sectional study. The Turkish version of the IPSS was applied to all participants using face-to-face interview. Results: The median IPSS …
Is There A Correlation Between Extroversion Personality Characteristics Of Medical Students And Awareness Of Works Of Art?, Sare Alkan, Musaci̇de Zehra Ordulu, Yi̇ği̇t Sezer, Emi̇n Soyer, Di̇lek Aslan, İskender Sayek
Is There A Correlation Between Extroversion Personality Characteristics Of Medical Students And Awareness Of Works Of Art?, Sare Alkan, Musaci̇de Zehra Ordulu, Yi̇ği̇t Sezer, Emi̇n Soyer, Di̇lek Aslan, İskender Sayek
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Aim: In this study, we aimed to assess the relation between extroversion personality characteristics and awareness of works of art among a group of university students. Materials and Methods: One hundred thirty-five phase II students of the Medical Faculty of Hacettepe University registered in the 2005-2006 academic year participated in this descriptive study. In order to assess extroversion personality characteristics, Eysenck Extroversion Personality Scale was used. For determining awareness of works of art on the campus, researchers photographed selected works of arts and presented them for evaluation by the participants in a questionnaire. Four categories were determined as follows: category …
Anesthesia For An Adult Patient With Congenital Diaphragmatic Eventration, Hale Yarkan Uysal, Solmaz Günal, Ahmet Ş. Uyar, Hülya Başar
Anesthesia For An Adult Patient With Congenital Diaphragmatic Eventration, Hale Yarkan Uysal, Solmaz Günal, Ahmet Ş. Uyar, Hülya Başar
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Congenital diaphragmatic eventration is an uncommon condition in adults and is defined as an abnormal elevation of the diaphragm. In adults, diaphragmatic eventration causes respiratory impairment that is associated with severe dyspnea, orthopnea and hypoxia. Most of the symptomatic patients may survive with supportive therapy without any need for surgical correction, though they are at risk of spontaneous diaphragm rupture. Spontaneous diaphragmatic rupture may develop in a patient with diaphragmatic eventration as a result of any event that leads to increase in intraabdominal pressure. In this case report, we present the anesthetic management of an adult patient with congenital diaphragmatic …
A Real-Time Transthoracic Echocardiographic Imaging Of Pulmonary Embolism In A Patient With Suspected Primary Antiphospholipid Syndrome, Hasan Kocatürk, M. Cengi̇z Çolak, Mustafa Yilmaz, Ednan Bayram, Sebahatti̇n Ateşal
A Real-Time Transthoracic Echocardiographic Imaging Of Pulmonary Embolism In A Patient With Suspected Primary Antiphospholipid Syndrome, Hasan Kocatürk, M. Cengi̇z Çolak, Mustafa Yilmaz, Ednan Bayram, Sebahatti̇n Ateşal
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Clinical manifestations of antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) include repeated episodes of arterial and/or venous thrombosis, recurrent fetal wastage, and premature births. Correct diagnosis of APS requires identification of lupus anticoagulant (LA) and anticardiolipin antibodies (aCL). Other antibodies such as anti-b2 glycoprotein-I have also been detected. A 32-year-old man presented with acute left-sided hemiplegia and was admitted with a possible diagnosis of primary APS. A pulmonary embolus-in-transit was captured incidentally by transthoracic echocardiographic study.
Effect Of Different Drugs Influencing Monoamine Neurotransmission On Haloperidol-Induced Catalepsy In Mice, Omar Mohamed Abdel-Salam, Ayman Ragab Baiuomy
Effect Of Different Drugs Influencing Monoamine Neurotransmission On Haloperidol-Induced Catalepsy In Mice, Omar Mohamed Abdel-Salam, Ayman Ragab Baiuomy
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Aim: Catalepsy occurs following high dopamine D2 receptor blockade by the typical antipsychotic drug haloperidol. The present study investigated the effect of different drugs affecting monoamine neurotransmission in this animal model of Parkinson's disease in mice. Materials and Methods: Drugs were intraperitoneally administered with haloperidol 30 min prior to testing. Catalepsy was measured using the bar test. Results: Catalepsy duration was reduced by the non-selective noradrenaline and serotonin reuptake inhibitors imipramine and amitriptyline (21.1% and 22.3% reduction by 20 mg/kg imipramine and amitriptyline, respectively). Catalepsy duration was increased by the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, and citalopram and …
Cryptosporidiosis Among Children Attending Al-Nasser Pediatric Hospital, Gaza, Palestine, Adnan Ibrahim Al-Hindi, Abdelraouf A. Elmanama, Kamal Jad Allah Elnabris
Cryptosporidiosis Among Children Attending Al-Nasser Pediatric Hospital, Gaza, Palestine, Adnan Ibrahim Al-Hindi, Abdelraouf A. Elmanama, Kamal Jad Allah Elnabris
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Aim: The present study was undertaken to determine the prevalence of cryptosporidiosis in patients with diarrhea who attended Al-Nasser Pediatric Hospital in Gaza. Materials and Methods: From January to May 2005, single stool specimens from each of 416 children attending Al-Nasser Hospital were examined by Ziehl Neelsen (ZN) stain and ELISA for the presence of Cryptosporidium oocysts. Results: Cryptosporidium oocysts were detected in 62 (14.9%) of the tested specimens by acid-fast staining technique and in 68 (16.3%) using ELISA kit. The number of infected females was found to be significantly higher than males (P = 0.03). The highest number of …
Effect Of Montelukast Treatment On Serum Paraoxonase Activity In Asthmatic Children, Murat Can, A. Görkem Mungan, Şerefden Açikgöz, Bi̇rol Yüksel, Selda Demi̇rtaş, Nazan Tomaç
Effect Of Montelukast Treatment On Serum Paraoxonase Activity In Asthmatic Children, Murat Can, A. Görkem Mungan, Şerefden Açikgöz, Bi̇rol Yüksel, Selda Demi̇rtaş, Nazan Tomaç
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Montelukast, widely used in the treatment of asthma, is a selective and potent oral cysteinyl leukotriene-1 receptor antagonist. In this study, we investigated the effects of montelukast on oxidative stress and antioxidant defense in childhood asthma by measuring malondialdehyde and the paraoxonase activity. Twenty-five children with mild to moderate atopic asthma and 25 nonatopic children as controls were enrolled in the study. Asthmatic children were treated with montelukast, 5 mg tablets, for one month. Serum paraoxonase, malondialdehyde and high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol levels were measured before and after treatment. Serum paraoxonase and paraoxonase/HDL ratios were significantly increased after montelukast treatment. …
New Replacement Of A Thrombosed Mitral Valve Via Right Anterolateral Thoracotomy In A Patient With Coronary Artery By-Pass Graft And Functioning Internal Mammary Artery Graft, Münacetti̇n Cevi̇z, Neci̇p Beci̇t, Bi̇lgehan Erkut, Hi̇kmet Koçak
New Replacement Of A Thrombosed Mitral Valve Via Right Anterolateral Thoracotomy In A Patient With Coronary Artery By-Pass Graft And Functioning Internal Mammary Artery Graft, Münacetti̇n Cevi̇z, Neci̇p Beci̇t, Bi̇lgehan Erkut, Hi̇kmet Koçak
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
A 49-year-old male, who had undergone mitral valve replacement with mechanical cardiac valve and coronary arterial by-pass grafting six years previously, was admitted to our hospital with acute dyspnea. Transesophageal echocardiography revealed that one of the leaflets of the prosthetic valve was entirely immobilized in the closed position, and an immobile soft tissue mass was detected on the ventricular side of the obstructed leaflet. We performed re-replacement using a 29-mm mechanical prosthetic St. Jude valve under deep hypothermic circulatory arrest via right atrial thoracotomy. Postoperative course was uneventful, and the patient was discharged with oral anticoagulant therapy on day 7 …
Left Atrial Myxoma And Trichilemmal Cysts, Hasan Kocatürk, M. Cengi̇z Çolak, Hi̇kmet Koçak
Left Atrial Myxoma And Trichilemmal Cysts, Hasan Kocatürk, M. Cengi̇z Çolak, Hi̇kmet Koçak
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
A 56-year-old man had a 6 x 5-cm mass originating from the fossa ovalis in the atrial septum found by echocardiography and multiple enlarging scalp masses. The mass had a regular surface and was prolapsing into the mitral valve during diastole. The tumor was successfully treated by surgical excision, which revealed a well-defined mass with a narrow-base stalk originating from the fossa ovalis in the atrial septum. Histological examination confirmed the diagnosis of myxoma. The scalp masses were also removed surgically; histopathologic examination corresponded to benign trichilemmal cyst. The patient recovered without complication and was discharged 10 days after the …
An Impulse Control Disorder Case With Penile Fracture And Trichotillomania, Bi̇rgül Elbozan Cumurcu, Burhanetti̇n Kaya, Feryal Çam Çeli̇kel, Ahmet Soylu, Fi̇kret Erdemi̇r
An Impulse Control Disorder Case With Penile Fracture And Trichotillomania, Bi̇rgül Elbozan Cumurcu, Burhanetti̇n Kaya, Feryal Çam Çeli̇kel, Ahmet Soylu, Fi̇kret Erdemi̇r
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Penile fractures are classically described as presenting with rapid detumescence of an erection associated with blunt trauma. This clinical finding is due to a tear in the tunica albuginea surrounding the corpora cavernosum. In this study, we report and discuss a case of trichotillomania and penile bending impulse resulting in penile fracture, which was operated in the urology clinic. The possible psychological and psychiatric problems underlying the impulsive behavior are discussed, and the value of a psychiatric evaluation is emphasized.
Comparison Of The Antibacterial Effects Of Two Local Anesthetics: Lidocaine And Articaine, Kadi̇r Kaya, Seyyal Rota, Bora Doğan, Gi̇zem Kökten, Berri̇n Günaydin, Gülendam Bozdayi
Comparison Of The Antibacterial Effects Of Two Local Anesthetics: Lidocaine And Articaine, Kadi̇r Kaya, Seyyal Rota, Bora Doğan, Gi̇zem Kökten, Berri̇n Günaydin, Gülendam Bozdayi
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Aim: The antibacterial effect of lidocaine has been studied widely, but the effect of articaine has not yet been evaluated. We aimed to investigate whether commercially available articaine possesses bactericidal or bacteriostatic effect in comparison with lidocaine in a prospective laboratory setting. Materials and Methods: The antibacterial effects of articaine and lidocaine were studied on Pseudomonas aeruginosa ATCC27853, Staphylococcus aureus ATCC25923, Escherichia coli ATCC35218, and Proteus mirabilis ATCC7002 strains and a patient isolate of Serratia marcescens. For this study, 2% lidocaine HCl and articaine HCl were diluted to 10, 5, 2.5, 1.25, 0.625, 0.312, 0.156, and 0.078 mg ml^{-1} concentrations …
Antioxidants And Pain Control In Patients With Chronic Pancreatitis: A Never-Ending Story, Raffaele Pezzilli, Lorenzo Fantini
Antioxidants And Pain Control In Patients With Chronic Pancreatitis: A Never-Ending Story, Raffaele Pezzilli, Lorenzo Fantini
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Chronic pancreatitis is a benign disease often characterized by recurrent episodes of abdominal pain accompanied by progressive pancreatic exocrine and endocrine insufficiency; it sometimes requires multiple hospitalizations. This disease is frequently the result of chronic alcohol abuse, even if other factors such as genetic alterations, autoimmune disorders, and obstructive disease of the biliary tract and the pancreas may cause the disease. The pain can be considered the most important symptom; it significantly modifies the quality of life of patients with chronic pancreatitis and its control represents a challenge in the treatment of the disease. Among the several modalities for controlling …
Cobalamin Deficiency During Pregnancy Expressed As Elevated Urine Methylmalonic Acid Levels Determined By A Photometric Assay, Osman Meti̇n İpçi̇oğlu, Mustafa Gültepe, Ömer Özcan
Cobalamin Deficiency During Pregnancy Expressed As Elevated Urine Methylmalonic Acid Levels Determined By A Photometric Assay, Osman Meti̇n İpçi̇oğlu, Mustafa Gültepe, Ömer Özcan
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Aim: Deficiency of cobalamin and folate during pregnancy is associated with megaloblastic anemia. Lower levels of folate and vitamin B12 were reported in mothers whose offspring had neural tube defects compared to unaffected controls. Increased methylmalonic acid (MMA) levels are a sensitive indicator of mild vitamin B12 deficiency and elevated homocysteine levels denote vitamin B12 or folate deficiency. We aimed to evaluate cobalamin state in pregnancy by using urine MMA levels determined by an economic spectrophotometric method. Materials and Methods: For this cross-sectional study, plasma total homocysteine (tHcy), serum folate and vitamin B12, and urine MMA levels were measured in …
K26 Antigen From L. Infantum Mon1: Sequence Based Function-Localization Analysis, Behrooz Darbani, Mahmoud Toorchi, Safar Farajnia, Seyyed Abolghasem Mohammadi, C. Neal Stewart
K26 Antigen From L. Infantum Mon1: Sequence Based Function-Localization Analysis, Behrooz Darbani, Mahmoud Toorchi, Safar Farajnia, Seyyed Abolghasem Mohammadi, C. Neal Stewart
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
No abstract provided.
Diagnostic Performance Of Qus For Identifying Osteoporosis In Postmenopausal Turkish Women, Ayfer Gemalmaz, Güzel Di̇şci̇gi̇l, Cengi̇z Ceylan
Diagnostic Performance Of Qus For Identifying Osteoporosis In Postmenopausal Turkish Women, Ayfer Gemalmaz, Güzel Di̇şci̇gi̇l, Cengi̇z Ceylan
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Aim: The aims of this study were to evaluate the ability of quantitative ultrasound (QUS) to identify osteoporosis in postmenopausal women on the basis of dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) T-scores, the best predictor of osteoporotic fractures, and to find a cut-off value for QUS with the optimum sensitivity and specificity, in order to select postmenopausal women for DXA referral. Materials and Methods: This study included 116 postmenopausal women attending Adnan Menderes University Family Medicine Clinic in Aydin. Bone density was measured at the calcaneus using QUS and at lumbar spine and femoral neck with DXA. Receiver operating characteristic analysis was …
Reversal Of Endotoxin-Induced Hypotension By Inhibition Of Inducible Nitric Oxide Synthase Activity Is Associated With Improved Oxidative Status In Rat Heart, Aorta And Mesenteric Artery, Bahar Tunçtan, Belma Korkmaz, Hati̇ce Yildirim, Lülüfer Tamer, Uğur Ati̇k, C. Kemal Buharalioğlu
Reversal Of Endotoxin-Induced Hypotension By Inhibition Of Inducible Nitric Oxide Synthase Activity Is Associated With Improved Oxidative Status In Rat Heart, Aorta And Mesenteric Artery, Bahar Tunçtan, Belma Korkmaz, Hati̇ce Yildirim, Lülüfer Tamer, Uğur Ati̇k, C. Kemal Buharalioğlu
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Overproduction of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species leads to oxidative stress and decreased total antioxidant capacity, which is responsible for high mortality from several diseases such as endotoxic shock. Nitric oxide (NO) produced by inducible NO synthase (iNOS) during endotoxemia is the major cause of vascular hyporeactivity, hypotension and multiple organ failure. We investigated whether NO-mediated oxidative stress in rat heart, aorta and mesenteric artery is involved in the attenuation of endotoxin-induced hypotension by inhibition of iNOS. In conscious male Wistar rats, injection of endotoxin (10 mg/kg, i.p.) caused a gradual fall in mean arterial pressure (MAP) for 4 hours …
The Morphometric Measurements Of Humerus Segments, Ş. Deni̇z Akman, Pinar Karakaş, Memduha Gülhal Bozkir
The Morphometric Measurements Of Humerus Segments, Ş. Deni̇z Akman, Pinar Karakaş, Memduha Gülhal Bozkir
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
The aim of the present study was to determine the lengths of humerus segments in the Turkish population and compare these with the data from other countries' population for use in forensic and archeological cases. For this purpose one hundred and twenty (56 left side and 64 right side) male adult dry Caucasians' humerus bones were taken to measure the morphometric properties of humerus segments. Six segments on the articular surface of the humerus (Maximum height of the humerus (MHH), and the distances between the articular segment of the humeral head and the greater tuberosity (H1), caput humeri and collum …
The Status Of Oxidants And Antioxidants In The Neutrophils Of Patients With Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis, Hi̇lmi̇ Cevdet Altinyazar, Ahmet Gürel, Rafet Koca, Ferah Armutçu, Murat Ünalacak
The Status Of Oxidants And Antioxidants In The Neutrophils Of Patients With Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis, Hi̇lmi̇ Cevdet Altinyazar, Ahmet Gürel, Rafet Koca, Ferah Armutçu, Murat Ünalacak
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) is an inflammatory condition of unknown etiology. The exact role of the leukocytes in the pathogenesis of RAS is not known. The aim of this study was to evaluate the status of the oxidative system in neutophils of RAS patients. A total of 26 patients and 22 sex and age matched healthy control subjects were analyzed by measuring intracellular oxidant/antioxidant enzymes and related parameters; myeloperoxidase (MPO), xanthine oxidase (XO), catalase (CAT), superoxide dismutase (SOD), adenosine deaminase (AD), malondialdehyde (MDA) and nitric oxide (NO). Statistically significant increases in the activities of SOD, CAT and levels of MDA, …
Determination Of Nuclear Matrix Protein 22 Levels In Cystitis, Urothelial Dysplasia And Urothelial Carcinoma, Ahmet Gödekmerdan, Seyfetti̇n Yahşi̇, Ati̇lla Semerci̇öz, Fulya İlhan, Nusret Akpolat, Hayreddi̇n Yekeler
Determination Of Nuclear Matrix Protein 22 Levels In Cystitis, Urothelial Dysplasia And Urothelial Carcinoma, Ahmet Gödekmerdan, Seyfetti̇n Yahşi̇, Ati̇lla Semerci̇öz, Fulya İlhan, Nusret Akpolat, Hayreddi̇n Yekeler
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Urothelial carcinomas (UC) are the most common cancer type of the urinary system. The early diagnosis and treatment of UC are very important.The aim of this study was to evaluate the importance of the nuclear matrix protein 22 (NMP22) in early diagnosis of UC and to present its variation in cystitis and urothelial dysplasia (UD). Twenty patients with UC, 20 patients with UD and 20 patients with cystitis diagnosed by urinary cytological examination were enrolled in this study. In addition, 20 healthy people constituted the control group. Urine samples were collected from all patients and control subjects for NMP22 measurement …
Cytological And Clinical Features Of Hürthle Cell Neoplasia; Review Of The Literature Due To Three Cases, Nurper Onuk Fi̇li̇z, Reşi̇t Doğan Köseoğlu, İbrahi̇m Aladağ, Ahmet Eyi̇bi̇len, Mehmet Güven
Cytological And Clinical Features Of Hürthle Cell Neoplasia; Review Of The Literature Due To Three Cases, Nurper Onuk Fi̇li̇z, Reşi̇t Doğan Köseoğlu, İbrahi̇m Aladağ, Ahmet Eyi̇bi̇len, Mehmet Güven
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
NUK FİLİZ^1, Reşit Doğan KÖSEOĞLU^1, İbrahim ALADAĞ^2, Ahmet EYİBİLEN^2, Mehmet GÜVEN^2 ^1Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Gaziosmanpaşa University, Tokat - Turkey ^2 Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine, Gaziosmanpaşa University, Tokat - Turkey
Remifentanil Infusion And Paracervical Block Combination Versus Remifentanil Infusion Alone During In Vitro Fertilisation (Ivf), Ertan Öztürk, Berri̇n Günaydin, Onur Karabacak, Bi̇lge Tuncer, Mehmet Erdem, Ahmet Erdem, Bülent Tiraş, Kadi̇r Kaya
Remifentanil Infusion And Paracervical Block Combination Versus Remifentanil Infusion Alone During In Vitro Fertilisation (Ivf), Ertan Öztürk, Berri̇n Günaydin, Onur Karabacak, Bi̇lge Tuncer, Mehmet Erdem, Ahmet Erdem, Bülent Tiraş, Kadi̇r Kaya
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
The aim of this study is to compare two accepted techniques; intravenous (IV) remifentanil infusion versus its combination with paracervical block (PCB) in patients undergoing transvaginal ultrasound guided oocyte retrieval (TUGOR). One hundred unpremedicated patients were divided into two groups to receive either IV remifentanil (Group R) or IV remifentanil plus PCB (Group R+PCB). After monitoring cardiopulmonary parameters, remifentanil infusion of 0.25 µg kg^{-1} min-1 was started in both in groups. Additionally, when the patient felt dizzy, PCB with 10 ml 1% lidocaine was performed only in Group R+PCB followed by remifentanil infusion reduction to 0.15 µg kg^{-1} min-1. Hemodynamic …