Lipoma causing ileocecal intussusception and its endoscopic resection.

Introduction: In adults, intussusception is a rare disorder, and it might lead to acute mechanical intestinal obstruction, (AMIO) which is not typically considered in the differential diagnosis. Our case report presents a rare, fully endoscopic management of an ileocecal intussusception without any further surgical intervention. Endoscopic manipulations of such distant lesions under correct indications will surely avoid unnecessary surgery and increase patient comfort.

Inflammatory mediators in the diagnosis and treatment of acute pancreatitis: pentraxin-3, procalcitonin and myeloperoxidase.

Introduction: Acute pancreatitis (AP) is the third most common gastrointestinal disease at hospital admission. The etiology and pathogenesis of this disease are not completely clear. Our study was intended to determine the systemic levels of pentraxin-3 (PTX-3), myeloperoxidase (MPO), procalcitonin (PCT), and C-reactive protein (CRP) as prognostic parameters in early stages of AP.

The Effects on Obesity Related Peptides of Laparoscopic Gastric Band Applications in Morbidly Obese Patients.

Background: The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between weight loss and resistin, apelin, chemerin, and visfatin after laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB).

Methods: The study group consisted of 19 patients who were operated on for morbid obesity (BMI: 48.7 ± 6.

Pyoderma gangrenosum with common variable immunodeficiency.

Pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) is a rare ulcerative skin disease of unknown etiology. It can be seen on normal skin or secondary to traumas such as injections and biopsies. Half of reported cases are associated with systemic diseases such as arthritis, inflammatory bowel diseases, hematological disorders, hepatic disease, and necrotizing vasculitis.

Increased MPV is not a significant predictor for preeclampsia during pregnancy.

Background: Preeclampsia, defined as the presence of hypertension and proteinuria, is usually related with maternal and neonatal adverse effects. However, the exact predictor of preeclampsia is still lacking. Even though there are some conflicting data, mean platelet value or MPV, that is, platelet ratio with or without Doppler velocimetry was determined as highly sensitive markers for preeclampsia.