Publications by authors named "B U Sevin"
Objective: To detect and to compare the apoptotic effects of intraoperatively topically applied diltiazem, papaverine, and nitroprusside.
Methods: Internal thoracic artery segments of ten patients were obtained during coronary bypass grafting surgery. Each internal thoracic artery segment was divided into four pieces and immersed into four different solutions containing separately saline (Group S), diltiazem (Group D), papaverine (Group P), and nitroprusside (Group N).
Dyes are known to be a causative agent of occupational asthma exposed to them. We evaluate respiratory symptoms among textile. The study population comprised 106 exposed workers and control (unexposed) group.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFA 44-year-old female presented with a history of recurrent right-sided pneumothoraces, uterine fibroids, and a palpable lump in her navel. Total abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (TAH-BSO) and resection of the umbilical nodule was performed. Intraoperative inspection of the right hemidiaphragm revealed adherent brownish-blue nodules without any associated diaphragmatic defects and a similar-appearing nodule at the umbilicus.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: Although radial artery (RA) removal for coronary revascularization is considered safe, there is still considerable suspicion concerning adequate hand perfusion. We investigated the blood flow alterations in the donor forearm by quantitative perfusion scintigraphy tests in patients with RA conduits, and compared the results between the patients using different Allen test refill lengths .
Methods: 50 patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft surgery with RA grafts were investigated.