Publications by authors named "Begum Ertan"

Objectives: This study aimed to predict the diagnosis of adenomyosis by revised definitions of morphological uterus sonographic assessment (MUSA) features in individuals who had hysterectomy.

Methods: This was retrospective cohort research conducted at a tertiary facility. Between January 2022 and January 2023, 196 individuals who had hysterectomy were analyzed in the research.

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Objective:  To determine the existence of SARS-CoV-2 in the peritoneal fluid to assess the risk of exposure through surgical smoke and aerosolization threatening healthcare workers during abdominal surgery.

Background:  SARS-CoV-2 is a respiratory virus and possible ways of viral transmission are respiratory droplets, close contact, and fecal-oral route. Surgeries pose risk for healthcare workers due to the close contact with patients.

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