Retained Surgical Sponge Expelled Through a Rectal Fistula With Spontaneous Passage Per Rectum.

Gossypiboma is a condition that occurs as a result of leaving sterile gauze, surgical sponges, or similar materials inadvertently retained in the body following surgery. The most common localization of gossypibomas is the intraabdominal cavity. Patients with gossypiboma can remain asymptomatic for years.

Predicting complicated acute diverticulitis with the HALP score: A retrospective study.

Objective: HALP score is a scoring system consisting of hemoglobin, albumin, lymphocyte and platelet. It is different from other prognostic markers because it provides information about both inflammation and immunonutrition status. This study aims to evaluate the severity of the disease and the level of prognosis in patients diagnosed with acute diverticulitis.

The role of preoperative ultrasound in predicting conversion from laparoscopic cholecystectomy to open surgery in acute cholecystitis.

Background: The aim of this study is to evaluate the role of pre-operative ultrasound findings for conversion from laparoscopic cholecystectomy to open surgery in patients with acute cholecystitis and to evaluate the effects of pre-operative ultrasound findings on operation time and length of stay.

Methods: The study included 80 patients who underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy for acute cholecystitis between January 1 and June 30, 2023. The relationship between gallbladder wall thickness and the presence of pericholecystic fluid on pre-operative ultrasonography and the duration of surgery, conversion to open surgery, and hospitalization was evaluated.

An effective and reliable marker in gradıng the severity of acute cholecystitis: Increased immature granulocyte percentage.

Background: Acute cholecystitis (AC) is an acute inflammatory disease of gallbladder and it is one of the most common causes of acute abdominal pain. Determining the severity of AC at hospital admission is extremely important to choose the most effective treatment method and predict vital prognosis. The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of immature granulocyte percentage (IG%) in grading AC severity.

Role of increased immature granulocyte percentage in the early prediction of acute necrotizing pancreatitis.

Background: Acute necrotizing pancreatitis (ANP) is the most severe form of acute pancreatitis (AP), and it has high mortality rates. Therefore, early diagnosis and treatment are of critical importance for the prognosis. The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of immature granulocyte percentage (IG%) in the early prediction of ANP.

Rectal application of argan oil improves healing of colorectal anastomosis in rats1.

Purpose: To investigate the possible effects of argan oil on the healing of colorectal anastomoses.

Methods: n Group 1 (sham), laparotomy was performed and the colon was mobilized. In the control (Group 2) and argan oil (Group 3) groups, colonic resection and anastomosis were applied.

Does the application of Ankaferd Blood Stopper rectally have positive effects on the healing of colorectal anastomosis and prevention of anastomotic leakage? An experimental study.

The purpose of this experimental study was to evaluate the potential effects on the healing of colorectal anastomoses of the rectal administration of Ankaferd Blood Stopper (ABS). Thirty Wistar-Albino male rats were randomly separated into 3 groups. In the sham group, only laparotomy and colonic mobilization was performed.

Erdosteine ameliorates the harmful effects of ischemia-reperfusion injury on the liver of rats.

Purpose: To investigate the potential protective effects of erdosteine against the harmful effects of ischemia-reperfusion injury on the liver in an experimental rat model.

Methods: Forty rats were divided into 4 groups. In the sham group, only the hepatic pedicle was mobilized.

Effect of sılymarın on oxıdatıve stress and lıver hıstopathology ın experımental obstructıve jaundıce model.

Purpose:: To investigate the effect of silymarin on oxidative stress and hepatic injury induced by obstructive jaundice in an experimental model.

Methods:: Thirty Wistar-Albino type female rats were divided into 3 groups each including 10 rats. Only laparotomy was performed in group 1.

Mastalgia Due to Degenerative Changes of the Spine.

Background: Mastalgia is a common and enigmatic condition; the cause and optimal treatment are still inadequately defined. Cervical radiculopathy, which is the result of cervical nerve root pathology often caused by spaceoccupying lesions such as cervical disc herniation, spondylosis, or osteophytosis, is frequently encountered in physical therapy.

Objectives: The aim of the study was to evaluate the incidence of vertebral pathologies in patients with non-cyclic mastalgia and the efficacy of conservative treatment of these pathologies on relieving breast pain.

The effects of enoxaparin on the liver in experimental pneumoperitoneum model.

Purpose:: To investigate the potential protective effects of enoxaparin against the adverse events of carbon dioxide (CO2) pneumoperitoneum.

Methods:: Thirty four rats were divided into three groups: Group 1 (sham) underwent insertion of Veress needle into the abdomen and 90 min of anesthesia with no gas insufflation. The animals in control and enoxaparin groups were subjected to 90 min of 14 mmHg CO2 pneumoperitoneum.

Effects of the Oral Nutritional Supplement Containing Arginine, Glutamine, and Hydroxymethylbutyrate (Abound®) on Healing of Colonic Anastomoses in Rats.

We evaluated the effects of the oral nutritional supplement containing arginine, glutamine, and hydroxymethylbutyrate (Abound®) on healing of colonic anastomoses in experimental rat model. Seventy Wistar-Albino male rats were divided into seven groups. Colon transection and anastomosis were performed in all groups except for the sham group.

The Effect of Montelukast on Liver Damage in an Experimental Obstructive Jaundice Model.

Background: Montelukast is a cysteinyl-leukotriene type 1 (CysLT1) selective receptor antagonist. In recent years, investigations have shown that montelukast possesses secondary anti-inflammatory activities and also antioxidant effects. For this reason, we aimed to determine the possible effects of montelukast on liver damage in experimental obstructive jaundice.

The Effectiveness of Porcine Dermal Collagen (Permacol(®)) on Wound Healing in the Rat Model.

Porcine acellular dermal collagen (PDC), which is a biological material derived from processing porcine dermis, has already been used for urologic, gynecologic, plastic, and general surgery procedures up to now. The aim of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of PDC on wound healing as a dermal substitute in the rat model. Twenty Wistar albino rats were divided into two groups.

The Preventive Effect of Dexmedetomidine Against Postoperative Intra-abdominal Adhesions in Rats.

This study aimed to determine the possible preventive effects of dexmedetomidine on postoperative intra-abdominal adhesions. Dexmedetomidine is a highly selective and potent α2 adrenergic agonist with sedative, analgesic, anxiolytic, sympatholytic, hemodynamic, and diuretic properties. In recent years, investigations have shown that dexmedetomidine possesses secondary antioxidant and also anti-inflammatory effects.

Bowel obstruction due to diaphragmatic injury after penetrating thoracic trauma.

Diaphragmatic injuries due to penetrating traumas to the thorax progress insidiously. Proper diagnosis might only be performed after months. Delayed diagnosis increases morbidity and mortality.

Thoracic empyema due to bacterial translocation in acute appendicitis.

Appendicitis and thoracic empyema are rarely presented together. Herein, we present a thoracic empyema due to bacterial translocation in a patient, after she underwent appendicectomy for nonperforated acute appendicitis. Postoperative third day, thoracic empyema was revealed clinically and radiologically.

Beneficial effects of Ankaferd Blood Stopper on dermal wound healing: an experimental study.

Ankaferd Blood Stopper(®) (ABS) is a folkloric medicinal plant extract used as a haemostatic agent in traditional Turkish medicine. The aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy of ABS on the healing of dermal wounds in a rat model. Twenty Wistar albino rats were divided into two groups.