LUNGBANK: a novel biorepository strategy tailored for comprehensive multiomics analysis and P-medicine applications in lung cancer.

Background/aim: LUNGBANK was established as part of Project LUNGMARK, pioneering a biorepository dedicated exclusively to lung cancer research. It employs cutting-edge technologies to streamline the handling of biospecimens, ensuring the acquisition of high-quality samples. This infrastructure is fortified with robust data management capabilities, enabling seamless integration of diverse datasets.

[Mortality prediction ability of phycians in intensive care units of Turkey (MOPAP)].

Introduction: Intensive care physicians are increasingly involved in decision making about the prognosis of intensive care unit ICU patients. With this study; we aimed to evaluate the power of clinician foresight at prediction of mortality in patient at triage to intensive care and patient follow-up.

Materials And Methods: This study was conducted in ICUs located in various geographical regions of Turkey between January 1, 2017-April 30, 2017.

Serum prolidase activity, total oxidant/antioxidant, and nitric oxide levels in patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma.

Background: This study aims to assess the prolidase activity, nitric oxide levels, and oxidative status in patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma.

Methods: The study included 30 patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (11 males, 19 females; mean age 61±3 years; range, 28 to 77 years) and 30 healthy controls (10 males, 20 females; mean age 58±5 years; range, 31 to 73 years). Serum prolidase activity, total antioxidant capacity, total oxidant status, and nitric oxide levels were measured.

Effects of Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Surgery on Olfactory and Taste Functions.

Background: Olfactory and taste sensations have a high impact on the quality of life. Impaired olfactory and taste functions may have a negative effect on physical and mental well-being, personal hygiene, and nutritional satisfaction, leading to the occurrence of depressive symptoms and impaired quality of life. Therefore, the recovery period of patients with disturbed olfactory and taste functions may be prolonged, and return to active life may be delayed.

Comparison of oxidant/antioxidant balance in COPD and non-COPD smokers.

Background/aim: Oxidative stress plays an important role in the pathogenesis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Smoking is the leading source of oxidants in lungs. However, it is currently unknown why some individuals are more resistant to the detrimental effects of smoking and do not develop COPD.

Comparison of perioperative outcomes of videothoracoscopy and robotic surgical techniques in thymoma.

Objective: In this study, the perioperative outcomes of video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) and robot-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (RATS) were compared in patients with clinical stage I and stage II thymoma.

Methods: The outcomes of 24 patients (10 males and 14 females; mean age: 42.5 years; range: 18-65 years) with diagnoses of clinical stage I and stage II thymoma who underwent VATS in our clinic between April 2010 and March 2018 were compared with the outcomes of 21 patients (8 males and 13 females; mean age: 41.

Does the use of postoperative low-molecular-weight heparin in patients with lung cancer increase tube drainage?

Background: The objectives of this study are to assess the chest drainage volumes of patients undergoing anatomic resection of non-small cell lung carcinoma and to determine the safety and effectiveness of administering enoxaparin for thromboprophylaxis.

Methods: A total of 77 patients were included in the study. A study was conducted on the first group of 42 patients in which enoxaparin prophylaxis (enoxaparin, 40 mg) was subcutaneously injected once a day for a period of three days after the patients underwent anatomic pulmonary resection between March 2016 and March 2018.

Clinical analysis of pneumonectomy for destroyed lung: a retrospective study of 32 patients.

Objective: Destroyed lung is whole lung destruction secondary to chronic or recurrent lung infections. This clinical condition can result in irreversible changes in the lung parenchyma. In this study, we aimed to evaluate patients undergoing pneumonectomy with a diagnosis of lung destruction in terms of surgical technique, post-operative morbidity and mortality, and long-term outcomes.

Serum paraoxonase-1 enzyme activities and oxidative stress levels in patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma.

Objectives: Oxidative stress is well recognized to play a role in the pathogenesis of many diseases, including cancers. Paraoxonase-1 (PON1) is implicated in the elimination of carcinogenic lipid-soluble radicals produced by lipid peroxidation. Reports on PON1 activities in patients with cancer are conflicting.

Surgical treatment of pulmonary hydatid cysts, which perforated to the pleura.

Objective: Hydatid cyst disease, endemic in Eastern region of Turkey, is a significant parasitic public health problem. In this study, pleural complications of hydatid cysts were presented in 76 cases.

Materials And Methods: In our study, of the 412 pulmonary hydatid cyst cases operated on between 2003 and 2011, 76 cases had ruptured into the pleura for various reasons, and the different clinicoradiological presentations were evaluated retrospectively.

Our eight-year surgical experience in patients with pulmonary cyst hydatid.

Background: In this clinical retrospective study, we aimed to investigate our experinces and whether capitonnage is an effective therapy method for a pulmonary hydatid cyst or not.

Material And Methods: A total of 412 patients with hydatid cyst operated in our hospitals were evaluated retrospectively between January 2003 and January 2011. In order to create a study group to compare the hydatid cyst operations with and without capitonnage in our department, 60 uncomplicated patients with the diagnosis of hydatid cyst who had undergone operations in the previous two years, were divided into two groups; while no capitonnage was performed and bronchial leaks were closed in one group, standard cystotomy plus the capitonnage operation was performed in the second group.

The use of LigaSure Vessel Sealing System in Ivor Lewis esophagectomy.

Background: This study investigated the results of the LigaSure Vessel Sealing System (LVSS), which has been routinely used in esophageal resections in our clinic since 2006.

Methods: For this purpose, 60 patients who underwent Ivor Lewis esophagectomy were included in the study. The results were compared with the patients who underwent stomach mobilising procedure and esophagectomy with conventional methods (conventional group) before 2006 and the patients who underwent LVSS (group of LigaSure) in surgical cases after 2006.

A long-term study assessing the factors influencing survival and morbidity in the surgical management of bronchiectasis.

Background: Although the prevalence of bronchiectasis decreased significantly in developed countries, in less developed and in developing countries, it still represents a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. The aim of this retrospective study is to present our surgical experiences, the morbidity and mortality rates and outcome of surgical treatment for bronchiectasis.

Methods: We reviewed the medical records of 129 patients who underwent surgical resection for bronchiectasis between April 2002 and April 2010, at Van Training and Research Hospital, Thoracic Surgery Department.

Nonspecific infectious bilateral chylothorax and cyhloabdomen with symptoms of acute abdomen.

Co-existence of chylothorax and chyloabdomen is a rare clinical entity. Apart from surgery and extra-surgical trauma, malignancies, liver cirrhosis, nephrotic syndrome, thrombosis in the superior vena cava and acute pancreatitis play roles in the etiology. The case presented in this article was a 35-year-old woman, and the chronic infectious pathology in the cytology, plus the other supportive nonspecific infection parameters prompted us in establishing this diagnosis.

Impact of lymph node metastases in esophageal carcinoma patients is independent of patient age.

Objective: The purpose of the present study was to define the clinicopathological features and prognosis of esophageal cancer.

Methods: Between 2004 and 2009, 128 patients with esophageal cancer were enrolled in a retrospective database and divided into two groups on the basis of number positive lymph nodes with the cut-off as four.

Results: The findings for 18 patients (14.

Erythrocyte catalase and carbonic anhydrase activities in lung cancer.

Aim: To study the relationship between the pathogenesis of lung cancer and antioxidant status and acidic media by measuring the activities of erythrocyte catalase (CAT) and carbonic anhydrase (CA).

Methods: A total of 26 patients with lung cancer and 15 healthy individuals were included in the study. The CAT and CA activities of erythrocytes were defined.

Altered serum levels of elements in acute leukemia cases in Turkey.

Objective: The purpose of the study was to compare serum concentrations of some elements [zinc (Zn), copper (Cu), manganese (Mn), magnesium (Mg), lead (Pb), iron (Fe), cadmium (Cd) and cobalt (Co)] in acute leukemia patients with those of healthy subjects.

Methods: The study group consisted of newly diagnosed acute leukemia patients and the controls were matched for socioeconomic stauts and eating habits. The elements levels in the patient group were measured before treatment with an atomic absorption spectrophotometer.

The risk factors and management of posttraumatic empyema in trauma patients.

Background: Posttraumatic empyema increases patient morbidity, mortality and length of hospital stay, and the cost of treatment. The aim of this study was to identify the risk factors for posttraumatic empyema and to review our treatment outcomes in patients with this condition.

Methods: A total of 2261 patients who were admitted with thoracic traumas and underwent tube thoracostomy between January 1989 and January 2006 were investigated retrospectively.