Peritoneopleuropericardial leakage confirmed with peritoneal scintigraphy in a teenage girl.

Peritoneopericardial leakage is a rare but important complication of peritoneal dialysis. Peritoneal scintigraphy is reported to be effective in diagnosing the peritoneopericardial communication. Although switching to hemodialysis is commonly recommended, reducing exchange volumes and performing peritoneal dialysis in an upright sitting position may also be considered particularly in pediatric patients.

Is there a relationship between recurrence and obesity in the three-year mid-term follow-up of patients who underwent high tibial osteotomy due to medial gonarthrosis?

Objectives: This study aimed to radiologically evaluate the possible relationship between the body mass index (BMI) and recurrence of varus deformity during the mid-term follow-up of patients treated for medial gonarthrosis.

Patients And Methods: Fifty-six patients (11 males, 45 females; mean age: 53.8±7.

A comparative review of ORC and R-ORC technologies in terms of energy, exergy, and economic performance.

This review examines Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) technology, which generates electricity using organic fluids at low temperature ranges. To enhance the efficiency of basic ORC systems, they are often adapted into Regenerative Organic Rankine Cycle (R-ORC) systems. The review highlights the dimensions of economic, energy, and exergy efficiency, which are critical for practical application.

The Effects of Lamium garganicum L. Subsp. lasioclades (Stapf.) R. Mill Plant Against Fibroblast (U2OS Cell), Acetylcholinesterase, Glutathione S-Transferase: An In Vitro, In Silico Biological Activity Screening Study.

In this study, some biological activities of extracts of Lamium garganicum subsp. lasioclades (Lgl) have been evaluated as well as identified the phenolic composition. Concentration ranges of 31.

Development and evaluation of an antigen targeting lateral flow test for Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever.

Background: Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) is a viral haemorrhagic fever with a case fatality rate of 5-25% that has been prioritised for research and development by the World Health Organisation. There are no CCHF rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) commercially available. We describe the development and evaluation of an antigen-targeting lateral flow immunoassay RDT for CCHF.

Neglected Case of Cervical Meningocele in an Adult.

Neural tube defects (NTD), caused by a disturbance in the neurulation process, are easily diagnosed and treated in the early years of life. Although early repair of NTD is advocated, there is lacking information on its natural course. There are only 11 cases, including this one, reported in literature of a cervical meningocele diagnosed and treated in an adult.

A Comparison of Clinical and Laboratory Features of Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever in Children and Adults: A Retrospective Single-Center Cohort Study and Literature Review.

Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) is a major emerging infectious disease threat, and children are reported to have a milder disease course compared with adults, in contrast to other viral hemorrhagic fevers. The aim of this study was to compare adult and pediatric patients with CCHF to improve understanding of pathogenesis and the natural history of the disease. A retrospective analysis of all children and adults admitted with confirmed CCHF between 2011 and 2020.

Identifying risk factors for blood culture negative infective endocarditis: An international ID-IRI study.

Background: Blood culture-negative endocarditis (BCNE) is a diagnostic challenge, therefore our objective was to pinpoint high-risk cohorts for BCNE.

Methods: The study included adult patients with definite endocarditis. Data were collected via the Infectious Diseases International Research Initiative (ID-IRI).

Spondylodiscitis: Understanding pathophysiology, surgical strategies, and postoperative management - A single-center study.

Background: Spondylodiscitis (SD) is an inflammatory condition affecting the intervertebral discs and adjacent structures, often leading to serious complications, including epidural abscesses. This study aimed to differentiate postoperative SD from spontaneous cases caused by osteoporotic defects and associated pathologies, evaluating the frequency of SD in spinal diseases at a single center.

Materials And Methods: A retrospective observational study involving 25 patients was conducted, analyzing variations between postoperative revisions in SD patients and spontaneous SD due to concurrent pathology and osteoporotic defects.

Do we really apply evidence-based-recommendations to spine surgery? Results of an international survey.

Objective: This international survey investigated Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM) in spine surgery by measuring its acceptance among spine surgeons. It assessed their understanding of EBM and how they apply it in practice by analyzing responses to various clinical scenarios..

We Need More Accuracy in Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever Diagnosis upon Initial Presentation in Endemic Areas.

The primary aim of this study was to highlight the considerable rate of misdiagnosis associated with Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) during initial hospital admission. A comprehensive face-to-face survey was carried out on hospitalized patients living in endemic areas with confirmed diagnosis of CCHF. The structured questionnaire covered demographic information, specifics of hospital admissions before diagnosis, and adherence to the diagnostic criteria for CCHF as determined by the Ministry of Health (MoH).

Management of lumbar spondylolisthesis: A retrospective analysis of posterior lumbar interbody fusion versus transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion.

Background: One of the most frequent etiologies for spinal surgery is unstable lumbar spondylolisthesis (ULS). To decompress affected structures while maintaining or restoring stability through fusion, surgeons utilize a variety of procedures. When paired with interbody fusion, posterior fusion is most applied, resulting in greater fusion rates.

Brucellar Epididymo-Orchitis in a Brucellosis Hyperendemic Region in Türkiye.

Objective: Brucellosis is one of the most prevalent zoonoses worldwide and is endemic in Türkiye. It is a multisystemic infection that can affect various organ systems. Epididymo-orchitis is the most common form of genitourinary involvement.

p16 overexpression identifies oncogenic high-risk HPV infection in non-oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck.

Background: Human papillomavirus (HPV) is an increasing risk factor for cancer. HPV-associated oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) is associated with a favorable outcome. Blockstaining for p16 is a surrogate marker for HPV+ OPSCC.

The importance of social networks in neurosurgery training in low/middle income countries.

Introduction: Neurosurgery is evolving with new techniques and technologies, relies heavily on high-quality education and training. Social networks like Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn have become integral to this training. These platforms enable sharing of surgical experiences, fostering global knowledge-sharing and collaboration among neurosurgeons.

Lesions of the spinal cord caused by multiple myeloma: A systematic review and meta-analysis regarding the neurosurgical aspects of patient management.

Background: Multiple Myeloma is a B-cell malignancy which can cause variety of lesions of the spine and spinal cord. The management of patients with spinal cord compression (SCC), and the efficacy and security of minimally invasive therapeutic approaches, are the main topics of discussion.

Methods: To systematically review the scientific literature on neurosurgical aspects of MM spinal cord lesion management, a search was conducted among scientific papers in the databases ScienceDirect, Cochrane Library, and PubMed using keywords and Boolean operators.

Shedding light on slipped capital femoral epiphysis: a nationwide study on Turkish population.

Objectives: This comprehensive study aimed to describe the epidemiologic and demographic distribution of slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) in Türkiye, a condition that globally presents at a rate of 10.8 cases per 100 000 children. Utilizing data from the Ministry of Health, we examined the specifics of SCFE in Türkiye, comparing the findings with those of other populations to clarify the country's unique epidemiological profile.