[A comparison of transversus abdominis plane block guided with ultrasonography and local anesthetic infiltration in laparoscopic cholecystectomy operations].

Objectives: The aim of this study was to compare a transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block guided with ultrasound (USG) and local anesthetic infiltration (LAI) in terms of the intraoperative and postoperative analgesia efficiency, intraoperative opioid need, and side effects in cases of laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

Methods: A total of 75 patients classified as American Society of Anesthesiologists class I or II were included in this randomized, controlled, prospective study and divided into 3 groups. 20 mL of levobupivacaine 0.

Does premedication with dexmedetomidine provide perioperative hemodynamic stability in hypertensive patients?

Background: Perioperative hemodynamic fluctuations are seen more often in hypertensive patients than in normotensive patients. The purpose of our study was to investigate the perioperative hemodynamic effects of dexmedetomidine and midazolam used for premedication in hypertensive patients relative to each other and in comparison to normotensive patients.

Methods: One-hundred-forty female, normotensive or hypertensive patients undergoing myomectomies or hysterectomies.

[Comparison of effects on the oxidant/antioxidant system of sevoflurane, desflurane and propofol infusion during general anesthesia].

Background And Objectives: Desflurane and sevoflurane are frequently used for maintenance of anesthesia and studies have shown that these anesthetics cause a variety of changes to the oxidative stress and antioxidative defense mechanisms. This study aims to compare the effects of sevoflurane, desflurane and propofol infusion anesthesia on the oxidant and antioxidant systems of patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

Methods: 45 patients between 18 and 50 years with planned laparoscopic cholecystectomy under general anesthetic were included in the study.

[Investigation of the effects of probiotic bacteria on bacterial translocation that developed during diagnostic laparoscopy: an experimental study].

Probiotics which are non-pathogenic live microorganisms ingested along with food or as dietary supplements, are thought to be beneficial to the host by supporting the microbial balance in digestive system. Various studies suggest that the effects of probiotics on the intestinal mucosa and immunity are protective against bacterial translocation. We aimed to investigate bacterial translocation related to the amount of CO2 insufflation given during laparoscopy and the effect of probiotic bacteria in an experimental peritonitis model.

The early anti-inflammatory effect of Kefir in experimental corrosive esophagitis.

Aim: Corrosive esophageal burns are still an important problem. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of kefir in an experimental corrosive esophagitis model.

Material And Method: Twenty-four male wistar albino rats were used in this experimental study.

In vivo comparison of the effects of bupivacaine and levobupivacaine on the pregnant rat myometrium using electrohysterogram.

Background And Aims: The effect of local anesthetics on myometrial contractility during labor analgesia is debatable. We aimed to compare the effects of bupivacaine and levobupivacaine on rat uterine contractility in an in vivo setting.

Methods: Electrical activities of 40 pregnant rat uteruses were recorded on electrohysterogram after dividing the rats into bupivacaine and levobupivacaine groups.

Evaluation of outcomes in patients given dexmedetomidine in functional endoscopic sinus surgery.

Objectives: We aimed to evaluate the effects of dexmedetomidine hydrochloride (DEX) on hemodynamic parameters and on surgeon and patient satisfaction during functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS).

Methods: Forty patients who were to undergo FESS were enrolled in this randomized, prospective, controlled study. In the DEX group, conscious sedation was induced with an infusion of 1 microg/kg of DEX 10 minutes before surgery, followed by an infusion of DEX at 0.

The evaluation of Pat-Pat related injuries in the Western Black Sea region of Turkey.

Background: Accidents caused by motorized vehicle in the agricultural sector are frequently observed. In Turkey; accidents arising from motorized vehicles, named Pat-Pat, which are used by farmers in the Western Black Sea region is not unusual.

Methods: One hundred five patients who were brought into the Emergency Department of Duzce University, Medical Faculty Hospital between September 2009 and August 2010 due to Pat-Pat related accidents were evaluated.

Prevention of pulmonary complications of pneumoperitoneum in rats.

Background: Carbon dioxide (CO2) pneumoperitoneum facilitates the visualization of abdominal organs during laparoscopic surgery. However, the associated increase in intra-abdominal pressure causes oxidative stress, which contributes to tissue injury.

Objective: We investigated the ability of the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory drug Erdosteine to prevent CO2 pneumoperitoneum-induced oxidative stress and inflammatory reactions in a rat model.

Effect of anesthesiological strategies on neonatal bilirubin levels during cesarean section: a prospective and randomized trial.

Purpose: Neonatal jaundice, a frequent problem in neonatology, can be influenced by many factors. Here, we sought to clarify the role of anesthesia and to compare the effects of various anesthesiological strategies on neonatal bilirubin levels during cesarean section.

Methods: We prospectively enrolled 167 ASA I-II status uncomplicated pregnant women who delivered by cesarean section as the study group.

Acute respiratory insufficiency due to peripartum cardiomyopathy after caesarean section in a term pregnancy with twins.

We report a case of acute respiratory insufficiency due to peripartum cardiomyopathy after Caesarean section in a term pregnancy with twins. The patient was a 30-year-old woman with a spontaneous twin pregnancy at 32 weeks of gestation who was admitted to our obstetrics department with preterm premature rupture of membranes. After 48 hours, the tocolysis was stopped and an uneventful Caesarean was performed under general anesthesia.

Analgesic efficacy of topical tramadol in the control of postoperative pain in children after tonsillectomy.

Purpose: Pain control after tonsillectomy is still a controversial issue. Topical approaches have the advantage of pain control with good patient acceptability. Therefore, this study was conducted to evaluate the effects of topical tramadol on postoperative pain and morbidity in children undergoing tonsillectomy.

Randomized comparison of efficacy of paracetamol, lornoxicam, and tramadol representing three different groups of analgesics for pain control in extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy.

Purpose: Extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (SWL) is the mainstay treatment modality for upper urinary tract stones. However, it is a relatively painful procedure and so an efficient analgesia is required for better clinical success. The ideal method of anesthesia has not been standardized.

The effects of topical levobupivacaine on morbidity in pediatric tonsillectomy patients.

Objective: To reduce the post-tonsillectomy morbidity by swab soaked with 5 ml levobupivacaine hydroclorur (25 mg/10 ml).

Study Design: A double-blind prospective randomized controlled clinical study.

Methods: In this randomized double-blind study in group I (30 children, mean age 7.

Adding intrathecal morphine to unilateral spinal anesthesia results in better pain relief following knee arthroscopy.

Purpose: Intrathecal morphine is administered to provide profound and prolonged analgesia, and to treat acute postoperative pain. We compared the effectiveness of hyperbaric bupivacaine alone and in combination with morphine for unilateral spinal anesthesia in patients undergoing knee arthroscopy.

Methods: Sixty patients were randomly allocated to two groups to receive either 1.

Vertical mammaplasty for gigantomastia.

A 48-year-old female patient presented with gigantomastia. The sternal notch-nipple distance was 55 cm for the right breast and 50 cm for the left. Vertical mammaplasty based on the superior pedicle was performed.

Vasoconstriction and analgesic efficacy of locally infiltrated levobupivacaine for nasal surgery.

Background: In this study, we compared the use of preincisional lidocaine 2% with epinephrine (LA) and levobupivacaine 0.25% plain (LB) for postoperative analgesia and vasoconstriction in patients undergoing nasal surgery.

Methods: Sixty patients were randomly assigned to receive preincisional local infiltration under general anesthesia.

Effects of desflurane on middle ear pressure.

Objective: To evaluate the effects of desflurane on middle ear pressure.

Study Design: A prospective clinical study.

Methods: In this study, 38 ears of 19 male children that were scheduled for circumcision were included.