Effect of Abdominal Corset on Completion of Colonoscopy and Cecal and Ileocecal Intubation Time in Patients with Central Obesity: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial.

Aim: This work investigated the effect of an abdominal corset on the colonoscopy completion rate, as well as cecum and ileum intubation time, total colonoscopy time, and pain score in centrally obese patients.

Methods: Patients were randomized into two groups, with 50 patients in each group. A colonoscopy was performed using the abdominal corset in Group 1 and the standard method in Group 2.

Comparison of [ Ga]Ga-DOTA-FAPI-04 PET/CT and [F]FDG PET/CT in colorectal cancer.

Aim: In this study, we aimed to evaluate the diagnostic sensitivity of [ Ga]Ga-DOTA-FAPI-04 PET/CT in the evaluation of primary or recurrent tumor, and nodal, peritoneal, and distant organ metastases in patients with newly diagnosed or relapsed colorectal cancer (CRC) in comparison with [F]FDG PET/CT.

Materials And Method: Thirty-nine patients with histopathologically confirmed primary or relapsed CRC were included in our study. All patients underwent both [F]FDG and [ Ga]Ga-DOTA-FAPI-04 PET/CT imaging in the same week.

18F-FDG PET/CT and 68Ga-FAPI-04 PET/CT Findings of Abdominal Leiomyosarcoma.

A 56-year-old woman presented with abdominal pain and vomiting. Her abdominal CT revealed an retroperitoneal mass in the left upper quadrant of the abdomen. 18F-FDG PET/CT performed for metabolic characterization showed low to moderate heterogenous FDG uptake.

Endoscopic and histopathological features of the upper gastrointestinal system polyps: evaluation of 12.563 procedures.

Objectives: With the widespread use of esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) in recent years, upper gastrointestinal system polyps have started to be encountered more often. Although most patients with gastric polyps are asymptomatic, these are important due to their malign potential, and gastric cancer may develop if left untreated.

Material And Methods: Records of 12.

The effects of rectal cancer surgery on the anatomical localisation of ureters - a prospective observational study.

Introduction: Anatomical changes after surgery and fibrotic adhesions increase the organ laceration risk, including that of the ureter, in recurrent cases and secondary operations. The aim of this study was to investigate the changes in the anatomical localisations of the ureters via computed tomography urography in patients undergoing rectal cancer surgery.

Material And Methods: The study involved prospectively collected data on the changes of ureteral location preoperatively and postoperatively in patients with operated rectal cancer.

Spontaneous splenic rupture related to anticoagulant and antiaggregant treatment.

Introduction: Trauma is the most frequent cause of splenic rupture. In contrast to traumatic rupture of the spleen, spontaneous splenic rupture (SSR) is a rare and life-threatening condition.

Aim: To present the cases of patients with SSR, who had no history of trauma, and who had been receiving anticoagulant and/or antiaggregant treatment while hospitalised for cardiac reasons.

Ischemic colitis following infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm treatment: Results from a tertiary medical center.

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of ruptured aneurysm on morbidity and mortality in patients with ischemic colitis (IC) and resection following infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) surgery.

Methods: Between January 2012 and December 2016, patients who underwent resection for ischemic colitis in our clinic were retrospectively reviewed. Data on the ruptured condition of the aneurysm, the emergency or elective form of aneurysm surgery, treatment method for the aneurysm (EVAR-open) were obtained.

Risk factors and laboratory markers used to predict leakage in esophagojejunal anastomotic leakage after total gastrectomy.

Objective: Esophagojejunal anastomotic leakages, which occur in the reconstruction procedures performed after total or proximal gastrectomy, still account for one of the most significant causes of morbidity and mortality in spite of the developments seen in the perioperative management and surgical techniques in gastric cancer surgery. The aim of the presentstudy was to ascertain the risk factors for Esophagojejunal anastomotic leakages.

Materialand Methods: A total of 80 patients with gastric cancer, who had total gastrectomy + D2 lymph node dissection and Esophagojejunal anastomotic between January 2013 and December 2016, were retrospectively evaluated.

Risk factors and laboratory markers used to predict leakage in esophagojejunal anastomotic leakage after total gastrectomy.

Objectives: Esophagojejunal anastomotic leakages, which occur in the reconstruction procedures performed after total or proximal gastrectomy, still account for one of the most significant causes of morbidity and mortality in spite of the developments seen in perioperative management and surgical techniques in gastric cancer surgery. The aim of the present study was to ascertain the risk factors for Esophagojejunal anastomotic leakages.

Material And Methods: A total of 80 patients with gastric cancer, who had total gastrectomy +D2 lymph node dissection and Esophagojejunal anastomotic between January 2013 and December 2016, were retrospectively evaluated.

Gastric cancer with situs inversus totalis: does it really create difficulties for surgeons?

Introduction: Situs inversus totalis (SIT) is a very rare condition that is seen at a rate of one in about 6000-8000 births.

Aim: To offer a general view on the coexistence of SIT and gastric cancer, accompanied by a literature review.

Material And Methods: Within the scope of this study, the case of a patient with gastric adenocarcinoma and SIT has been presented.

Emergency abdominal surgery in patients with left ventricular assist device: short- and long-term results.

Introduction: Emergency abdominal surgery (EAS) in patients with long-term mechanical circulatory support and strong anticoagulation is very difficult.

Aim: To present our experiences regarding the short- and long-term results of patients with a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) who underwent emergency abdominal surgery under general anesthesia at a large tertiary healthcare center.

Material And Methods: The electronic medical records of 7 patients with LVAD who underwent EAS between January 1, 2010 and December 31, 2016 were retrospectively investigated in order to evaluate perioperative management and outcomes.

Emergency cases following elective colonoscopy: Iatrogenic colonic perforation.

Objective: Our aim in this study was to present the cases of our patients who contracted colonic perforation during elective colonoscopy and became emergency cases; we also discuss treatment modalities along with literature reports on the subject.

Material And Methods: Cases of patients who contracted iatrogenic colonic perforation following endoscopy of the colorectal system between January 2009 and December 2015 at Kartal Koşuyolu Yüksek İhtisas Training and Research Hospital's Endoscopy Unit were reviewed retrospectively.

Results: Within the duration of the study, 5.

Examination of anastomotic leak with aqueous contrast swallow after total gastrectomy: Should it be carried out routinely?

Aim Of The Study: Examination of esophagojejunal (EJ) anastomosis with aqueous contrast swallow after total gastrectomy is still routinely conducted by many centres. The present study aimed to answer the question: Is it necessary to evaluate EJ anastomosis in terms of leakage by having every patient drink oral contrast agent before initiation of oral food intake after total gastrectomy (TG) performed due to gastric cancer?

Material And Methods: Clinical and radiological results of patients on whom total gastrectomy was performed due to gastric cancer between January 2013 and December 2016 were retrospectively reviewed. Diagnostic method used for patients in whom leak developed and therapeutic interventions were assessed.

Spontaneous rectus sheath hematoma in cardiac in patients: a single-center experience.

Background: This study presents the relationship between mortality and spontaneous rectus sheath hematoma (RSH) in inpatients receiving anticoagulant and antiaggregant treatment for cardiac pathology at cardiology and cardiovascular surgery clinics.

Methods: Within the scope of our study, the cases of 27 patients who were diagnosed with spontaneous RSH between January 2010 and December 2015 at Kartal Kosuyolu High Speciality Training and Research Hospital were retrospectively evaluated.

Results: Of the 27 patients, 19 (70.

Factors affecting treatment, management and mortality in cases of retroperitoneal hematoma after cardiac catheterization: a single-center experience.

Introduction: There is little information available on the clinical aspects, results, treatment and management of cardiac catheterization-related retroperitoneal hematoma. Data on the subject are rather limited, and current publications are based on a limited number of retrospective cohort studies and case reports.

Aim: To perform a retrospective analysis of the demographic, clinical, and in-hospital results of patients who developed retroperitoneal hematoma (RPH) after cardiac catheterization (CC).

Does antiaggregant administration lead to early diagnosis in proximal colon cancer?

Objective: Cancers of the proximal colon are often diagnosed in advanced stages with iron deficiency anemia and nonspecific symptoms. Aspirin and clopidogrel are commonly used antiaggregant agents for various clinical conditions. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of antiaggregant medication on the early diagnosis of proximal colon cancer.

A rare cause of ileus: late jejunal stricture following blunt abdominal trauma.

Small intestinal stricture forming in the late phase following nonpenetrating abdominal trauma is rare cause of ileus. It has often been suggested that it is result of localized feeding deficiency on the intestinal wall related to minor trauma in the mesentery. Laparoscopy has been increasingly used for diagnosis and treatment.