The Matrix Metalloproteinase Inhibitor Batimastat Reduces Epidural Fibrosis After Laminectomy in Rats.

Aim: To investigate the efficacy of locally applied batimastat after laminectomy in preventing postoperative epidural fibrosis.

Material And Methods: Thirty-two Wistar albino male rats weighing 200?250 g were used. The rats were assigned to four different groups (I-Control group, II-sham group, III-Laminectomy+Batimastat group, and IV-Laminectomy+SpongostanTM group).

Burnout and anxiety level of healthcare professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic in Turkey.

Background: COVID-19 has affected many countries in the world and has been known as one of the fast-spreading viruses in recent history.

Objective: Our aim is to reveal the level of anxiety and burnout, attitudes, thoughts, and behaviors of healthcare professionals about COVID-19 in Turkey.

Methods: The individuals included in the study answered seven questions containing demographic information, 27 questions determining their views and perspectives on COVID-19.

Safety and Complications of Sedation Anesthesia during Pediatric Auditory Brainstem Response Testing.

Objective: The auditory brainstem response (ABR) test has been widely used in childhood. Although it is a painless procedure, sedation can be needed in pediatric patients. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate safety and complications of sedation anesthesia applied in pediatric patients during ABR testing.

The morphometry of the cavernous part of the internal carotid artery.

Background: In the study, the morphometric evaluation of internal carotid artery (ICA) was performed in order to show the differences between the age groups and genders.

Materials And Methods: In the study, descriptive measurements of intercarotid distance on the computed tomography of 173 (88 male [M], 85 female [F]) pa- tients and the intercavernous distance on magnetic resonance images (MRIs) of 49 (19 M, 30 F) individuals were reviewed.

Results: Intercarotid distance was found to be close to the border of statistical significance and for results of the comparative measurements that were per- formed in the study; no significant sex-associated difference was observed for the distance between the gender and midpoint of the sella turcica and medial margin of the right ICA.

Percutaneous Kyphoplasty: Is Bilateral Approach Necessary?

Study Design: A multicenter retrospective study of patients who underwent unilateral and bilateral balloon kyphoplasty.

Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the radiographic and clinical results of unilateral and bilateral balloon kyphoplasty to treat osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures.

Summary Of Background Data: Percutaneous kyphoplasty has long been used as a successful method in the treatment of osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures.