Relationship between soft tissue envelope thickness of the lower extremity and acute periprosthetic joint infection of the knee.

Background: The prevalence of obesity is increasing worldwide and it is known to be associated with many postoperative complications, including infection. Patients' body fat distribution may vary and body mass index (BMI) does not provide sufficient information about adipose tissue thickness of the lower extremities. The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between thigh diameters and early postoperative prosthesis-related joint infections (PJI) in patients who underwent arthroplasty.

What Is the Rate of Antimicrobial Resistance of a Prosthetic Joint Infection in a Major Orthopaedic Centre?

Periprosthetic joint infections (PJIs) are important factors in decreasing the success of hip and knee arthroplasties. It is a necessity to explore the epidemiological data and develop applications for rational antibiotic use, to address future infection control concerns. We aimed to investigate the microorganisms that were responsible and the related antibiograms in 121 patients with PJI, who were managed by two-stage revision surgery.

Hypomagnesemia May Predict Better Survival and Reduced Nonrelapse Mortality in Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation Recipients.

Background: Magnesium (Mg) is an essential element that is required as a cofactor for many cellular reactions, including immunologic pathways. The aim of this study was to investigate the potential impact of serum Mg levels on allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (alloHSCT) outcomes.

Methods: Medical records of 340 alloHSCT recipients (median age: 45 [18-71] years; M/F: 210/130) were reviewed for this retrospective study.

Adult Proximal Humeral Locking Plate Is a Good Alternative Option in the Treatment of Adolescent Subtrochanteric Femur Fractures: A Case Series and Literature Review.

Purpose: Management of pediatric subtrochanteric femur fractures (SFFs) is difficult. The aim of this study was to evaluate the outcomes of adolescent SFFs treated with adult proximal humeral locking plates (PHLPs).

Materials And Methods: A retrospective analysis of 18 adolescents (11 male, 7 female) with a diagnosis of SFF who underwent internal fixation with a PHLP was conducted.

Comparative Analysis of Single Lateral Locked Plate and Double Locked Plate Application in the Treatment of Bicondylar Tibial Plateau Fractures.

Background and objective Bicondylar tibial plateau fractures (BTPFs) have been controversial in terms of surgery planning, due to articular joint surface comminution, severe soft tissue injury, and the risk of complications. The aim of this study was to conduct a clinical, functional, and radiologic comparison of the dual locked plate (DLP) and single lateral locked plate (SLLP) techniques. Methods Retrospectively analysed were 54 patients who underwent surgical treatment with DLP or SLLP due to the diagnosis of BTPFs, between January 2018 and June 2020.

Differentially regulated ADAMTS1, 8, 9, and 18 in pancreas adenocarcinoma.

Introduction: Despite recent diagnostic and therapeutic improvements, pancreas cancer remains one of the highly lethal cancers. The extracellular matrix (ECM) is a physiological barrier that limits the spread of cancer cells into surrounding tissues and distant organs. Disintegrin and metalloprotease with thrombospondin motifs (ADAMTS) is a family of 19 proteases, which is involved in various biological processes such as ECM remodelling and anti-angiogenesis.

The Role of Doctors and Patients in Appendicitis Perforation.

In this study, we aimed to determine factors that cause appendix perforations and to identify the role of physicians and patients in contributing to the cause of these perforations. This study was conducted between April 2010 and May 2015 and included 64 patients with perforated appendicitis. Patients' medical records were examined for factors that might have contributed to perforation, and the roles of patients and physicians in perforation appendicitis were evaluated.

Male Breast Cancer.

Male breast cancer (MBC) is a rare disease, accounting for less than 1% of all breast cancer diagnoses worldwide. Although breast carcinomas share certain characteristics in both genders, there are notable differences. Most studies on men with breast cancer are very small.

Incidentally found retroperitoneal ganglioneuroma in an adult.

The ganglioneuroma is a very rare tumor arising from sympathetic nerve system. An asymptomatic retroperitoneal ganglioneuroma was found incidentally in a 35-year-old woman. Ultrasonography, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging showed a retroperitoneal mass extending to the left adrenal gland, and surrounding abdominal aorta, celiac axis, left renal and adrenal arteries, and veins.

Four mucinous cystadenoma of the appendix treated by different approaches.

Appendiceal mucocele is a rare clinical entity characterized by dilatation of the appendiceal lumen due to abnormal mucinous secretion. It may be of inflammatory or tumoral origin. It may occur as a result of mucoceles, mucosal hyperplasia, mucinous cystadenoma or mucinous cystadenocarcinoma.

One day surgery for pilonidal disease.

Background: There are numerous surgical options for pilonidal disease. We practice "D" excision technique with a suction drain under local anesthesia as a 1 day surgery procedure.

Methods: 54 patients had pilonidal surgery between March 2001 and December 2003.

Effects of the histamine H2 receptor antagonist famotidine on the healing of colonic anastomosis in rats.

Background: Failure of anastomotic healing is one of the major complications in colorectal surgery. Because histamine plays an important role in immune and inflammatory reactions, we demonstrate the effects of famotidine on the healing of colonic anastomosis in rats.

Methods: Twenty-eight Sprague-Dawley rats were used in the study.

Influence of preemptive analgesia on pulmonary function and complications for laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

Pain and diaphragmatic dysfunction are the major reasons for postoperative pulmonary complications after upper abdominal surgery. Preoperative administration of analgesics helps to reduce and prevent pain. The objective of this study was first to research the rate of pulmonary complications for laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) and then analyze the influence of preemptive analgesia on pulmonary functions and complications.

[Paraduodenal internal hernias: clinical analysis of two cases].

Paraduodenal hernias, or so called "congenital intraperitoneal hernias"are rare cause intestinal obstruction. These hernias are caused by variations in intestinal rotation and the patients present with symptoms ranging from intermittent abdominal pain to acute obstruction. We report two cases of obstructive paraduodenal hernias which are at left and right each and review of its clinical features and surgical management.

Breast tuberculosis.

Tuberculosis is the most widespread and persistent human infection in the world. Tuberculosis of the breast is an uncommon disease with an incidence range between 0.1-3%, for all the breast diseases treated surgically.

Comparison of direct trocar and veress needle insertion in the performance of pneumoperitoneum in laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

Veress needle insertion, direct trocar insertion and open technique are different methods of establishing pneumoperitoneum to perform a successful laparoscopic procedure. We conducted this study to compare the use of a Veress needle and direct trocar insertion to create pneumoperitoneum. 274 laparoscopic cholecystectomy operations were evaluated.

The use of thumbtacks to stop severe presacral bleeding.

Massive presacral bleeding arising during gynaecological surgery can be sudden, rapid and life-threatening. Further, its control and management can be challenging, since standard measures are frequently ineffective. The use of thumbtacks to control severe presacral venous haemorrhage was first reported in 1985.

Intraperitoneal hyperthermic perfusion may induce bacterial translocation.

Background/aims: Intraperitoneal hyperthermic perfusion (IPHP) has been used widely in oncologic practice. Hyperthermia is known to decrease the interstitial pressure. Also intraperitoneal hyperthermia may alter the intestinal mucosal barrier and the intestinal bacterial flora.

A simplified laparoscopic technique for enteral access in cancer patients.

Background/aims: A feeding jejunostomy may be required for cancer patients who have obstructed upper gastrointestinal tract. Numerous minimally invasive techniques have been described for laparoscopic enteral access. We presented here a simple technique for laparoscopic jejunostomy that requires only two ports and no specialized tools.

Modified technique for correction of gynaecomastia.

Objective: To test a modification of the circumareolar incision for correction of a gynaecomastia from the points of view of complications and appearance of the scar.

Design: Clinical study.

Setting: Military and university hospitals, Turkey.

Survival after curative resection for stage IE and IIE primary gastric lymphoma.

Background/aims: There is considerable controversy regarding the optimal treatment of patients with primary gastric lymphomas. However, surgery still plays an important role in the management of stage IE and IIE gastric lymphomas. We aimed at assessing survival of primary gastric lymphoma cases with stage IE or IIE that were surgically treated at the Surgical Oncology Department.

Nitroderm TTS band application for pain after hemorrhoidectomy.

Purpose: Anal sphincter spasm is believed to play an important role in pain after hemorrhoidectomy. We tested a different form of nitroglycerin: the Nitroderm TTS band. We investigated its efficacy on posthemorrhoidectomy pain and the relation between pain and anal resting pressure measured preoperatively and postoperatively.