Publications by authors named "Apdullah Basaklar"
Article Synopsis
- Short bowel syndrome (SBS) is characterized by the loss of absorptive surface area due to significant small bowel resection, leading to alterations in intestinal function; melatonin may play a role in aiding this adaptation.
- A study involving 32 male rats demonstrated that groups receiving melatonin showed greater bowel length, mucosal weight, and cellular activity compared to control groups with SBS.
- The findings suggest that melatonin enhances intestinal adaptation after major bowel resection, indicating its potential therapeutic benefits for SBS.
Background: Gastric volvulus (GV) occurs when the stomach abnormally rotates around one of its axes and is a rare upper gastrointestinal obstruction. We present an unusual case of intrathoracic GV associated with delayed manifestation of congenital diaphragmatic hernia.
Methods: A 16-month-old female infant presented with a history of projectile non-bilious vomiting for 2 days and mild hematemesis for the last day.