Retrospective analysis of the indications, methods, and complications of pregnancy termination.

Objective: To evaluate the indications and methods of termination of pregnancy (TOP) and to identify maternal complications that occur during TOP.

Materials And Methods: This retrospective study was conducted at a single tertiary center with a total of 231 patients who underwent TOP from April 2019 to March 2023. The patients were divided into two groups based on gestational age at the time of TOP and the presence of complications.

Prenatal diagnosis and postnatal follow-ups of 38 clubfoot cases in a tertiary reference center.

Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the descriptive outcomes of 38 prenatally suspected clubfoot cases.

Methods: This is a retrospective cohort study conducted in Ankara Bilkent City Hospital's perinatology clinic. All consecutive cases with the diagnosis of fetal clubfoot between 2020 and 2023 were included.

Outcomes of pregnancies diagnosed with absent or abnormal fetal gallbladder in a tertiary center.

Objective: The objective of this study was to investigate the ultrasonographic characteristics and outcomes of fetuses with atypical and non-visualized fetal gallbladder in our tertiary care hospital.

Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on cases in which the fetal gallbladder was not visualized or exhibited atypical characteristics at our institution over a four-year period. The patients were divided into two groups: absent gallbladder and atypical gallbladder.

The Association of Systemic Immune-Inflammation Index (SII), Systemic Immune-Response Index (SIRI), and Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio (NLR) with Cesarean Scar Pregnancy (CSP).

Objective: To evaluate the association of the Systemic Immune-Inflammation Index (SII), Systemic Immune-Response Index (SIRI), and Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio (NLR) with Cesarean Scar Pregnancy (CSP) METHODS: This prospective case-control study was conducted in Ankara City Hospital perinatology clinic between 2022 and 2023. The diagnosis of CSP was made by transabdominal and transvaginal ultrasound. NLR, SII, and SIRI values were compared between those diagnosed with CSP (n=23) and healthy pregnancies (n=126) at the time of first admission.

Prenatal diagnosis and outcomes for fetuses with suspected pelvic kidney.

Objective: Evaluation of demographic characteristics and postnatal outcomes of patients with suspected fetal pelvic kidney diagnosis followed in a tertiary center.

Methods: This retrospective study was conducted in Ankara Bilkent City Hospital perinatology clinic between 2020-2023. Demographic features, prenatal ultrasound findings, and postnatal outcomes were reported.

Assessment of fetal cardiac function in pregnant women with anemia: prospective case-control study.

Objective: To compare fetal cardiac function in pregnant women with iron deficiency anemia (IDA) vs healthy pregnant controls.

Methods: This was a single-center, prospective, case-control study conducted in a tertiary hospital between November 2022 and September 2023. Women diagnosed with IDA who attended as outpatients at the pregnancy follow-up clinic at 30-34 weeks' gestation or who were hospitalized for intravenous iron treatment owing to profound anemia were included.

A novel predictive marker for placental abruption with composite adverse outcomes: creatinine-fibrinogen ratio.

Purpose: To develop a new cost-effective marker named creatinine-fibrinogen ratio (CFR) for the prediction of composite adverse outcomes (CAO) in placental abruption cases.

Methods: A total of 109 placental abruption patients (30 with adverse outcomes, 79 without adverse outcomes) were enrolled in this retrospective cohort study. Patients with at least one of the features listed below were included in the abruption with CAO group: requirement of blood product transfusion (erythrocyte suspension, fresh frozen plasma, pooled thrombocyte, thrombocyte apheresis), development of acute kidney injury or disseminated intravascular coagulation, and need for intensive care unit.

The impact of gestational diabetes on the development of fetal frontal lobe: A case-control study from a tertiary center.

Purpose: To determine the effects of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) on fetal frontal lobe development.

Methods: This study was conducted prospectively between May 2023 and August 2023 in Ankara City Hospital perinatology clinic. Maternal age, maternal body mass index (BMI), gestational week (GW), biparietal diameter (BPD), head circumference (HC), abdominal circumference (AC), femur length (FL), estimated fetal weight (EFW), frontal antero-posterior diameter (FAPD), occipito-frontal diameter (OFD), FAPD/OFD ratio, and FAPD/HC ratio, were compared between GDM (n = 40) and low risk controls (n = 56).

The role of first trimester eosinophil count and eosinophil-based complete blood cell indices in the predictiction of preeclampsia: A case-control study.

Introduction: The importance of eosinophils in the pathogenesis of preeclampsia is an question of interest and there are recent studies in the literature indicating significantly lower eosinophil count values in pregnant women with preeclampsia. The present study aims to evaluate the utility of first-trimester eosinophil count and eosinophil-based complete blood cell count indices in the prediction of preeclampsia.

Methods: Pregnant women diagnosed with preeclampsia (n = 281) were retrospectively compared with a control group (n = 307).

Evaluation of Fetal Cardiac Output and Modified Myocardial Performance Index in Pregnant Women with Idiopathic Polyhydramnios: A Case Control Study from a Tertiary Hospital.

Purpose: This study aimed to investigate fetal cardiac output and myocardial performance index in pregnant women with idiopathic polyhydramnios and compare them to healthy pregnant women.

Methods: Thirty patients admitted to Ankara City Hospital at 24-39 weeks of gestation with idiopathic polyhydramnios were included as the study group. Clinical characteristics, fetal cardiac output, and fetal modified myocardial performance index (Mod-MPI) were compared between the groups.

The role of first-trimester NLR (neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio), systemic immune-inflammation index (SII), and, systemic immune-response index (SIRI) in the prediction of composite adverse outcomes in pregnant women with systemic lupus erythematosus.

To evaluate the utility of neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio (NLR), systemic immune-inflammation index (SII), and systemic immune-response index (SIRI) in the prediction of adverse pregnancy outcomes in pregnant women with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). This retrospective case-control study was conducted in Ankara City Hospital perinatology clinic between 2019 and 2023. First-trimester NLR, SII (NLR X platelet count), and SIRI (NLR X monocyte count) values were compared between pregnant women with SLE (n = 29) and low-risk controls (n = 110).

Relationship between otitis media with effusions and pediatric obesity.

The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between obesity and otitis media with effusion. 471 cases with ages between 4 and 12 years were included. Of the 471 cases, 204 cases (97 girls, 107 boys) were diagnosed OME, the study group, 267cases (127 girls, 140 boys) were the control group.

COVID-19 infection in pregnancy: a single center experience with 75 cases.

Objectives: This study aimed to summarize the clinical features, maternal, fetal, and perinatal outcomes of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) proven infections of pregnancies.

Material And Methods: This retrospective single center study was conducted on 75 pregnant patients diagnosed of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Demographic characteristics, clinical courses, laboratory and radiological findings, and maternal and perinatal outcomes were analyzed using medical records.

Tri-layer Tympanoplasty as a New Technique in High-risk Tympanic Membrane Perforations.

Introduction: The eradication of the middle ear disease is mentioned as the fundamental principle of tympanoplasty. The presence of some factors related to patient or disease itself forces the physician to classify the chronic ear disease as high-risk perforations. The aim of this study was to present a tri-layer tympanoplasty technique and its otological and audiological outcomes in the ears with high-risk perforations.

Cytoplasmic abnormalities of mature oocytes have a significant effect on fertilization in Bologna poor responders.

Background/aim: We aimed to investigate whether oocyte morphologic abnormalities affected cycle outcome in poor responder infertile women who fulfilled the Bologna criteria.

Materials And Methods: Data were obtained from infertile couples who underwent ICSI and embryo transfer at the Zeynep Kamil Maternity and Children’s Health Training and Research Hospital Assisted Reproduction Unit in İstanbul, Turkey. They were allocated to two groups: Group A, poor responders, and Group B, normal responders.

Evaluation of olfaction and taste function in type 2 diabetic patients with and without peripheral neuropathy.

Aims: Olfaction and gustation in patients with diabetes mellitus have great significance on quality of life, and their impairment may result in possible hazards. A limited number of studies have been performed to determine the alteration of both gustatory and olfactory function in type 2 diabetic patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN). The aim of this study was to determine whether type 2 diabetic patients, with and without DPN, exhibit major olfactory and gustatory dysfunction using validated and dependable techniques.

The audiological and take results of perichondrium attached cartilage island graft in tympanoplasty: PACIT.

Cartilage is one of the most preferable grafts for tympanoplasty (TPL). The anatomical and audiological results and take rates of perichondrium attached cartilage island graft in tympanoplasty (PACIT) are presented herein. One hundred ninety four ears of 191 patients (108 male, 83 female) were evaluated retrospectively in terms of the type of surgery, graft take rate and hearing results.

Mulberry hypertrophy and accompanying sinonasal pathologies: A review of 68 cases.

Mulberry hypertrophy occasionally coexists with sinonasal pathologies. There are very few reports in the literature on this clinical entity. We conducted a retrospective study to draw attention to this condition in the context of accompanying sinonasal pathologies.

Does amikacin treatment cause subclinical hearing loss in patients with cystic fibrosis?

Introduction: Aminoglycosides (AGs) have been widely used for potential life-threatening bacterial infections. Although AGs are well known for their ototoxic side effects, some AGs such as amikacin are considered less harmful to auditory functions; thus, auditory monitoring is mostly neglected during treatment with these drugs.

Objective: To reflect the potential auditory hazards of repeated amikacin use on the patients with cystic fibrosis (CF).

Modified Continuous Mucosal Connell Suture for the Pharyngeal Closure After Total Laryngectomy: Zipper Suture.

Objectives: Pharyngocutaneous fistula is a serious complication after total laryngectomy, and there are some risk factors stated in the literature. The surgical suture techniques are not studied so much. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of 'modified continuous mucosal Connell suture' on the incidence of pharyngocutaneous fistula after total laryngectomy.

The effects of aminoguanidine, methylprednisolone, and melatonin on nerve recovery in peripheral facial nerve neurorrhaphy.

Background: The medications may enhance the recovery after nerve paralysis. We aimed to evaluate the effects of aminoguanidine (AG), melatonin, and methylprednisolone on peripheral facial nerve neurorrhaphy.

Methods: The buccal branch of the facial nerve was transected and autografted in 32 New Zealand rabbits.

The treatment of neck and parotid gland in cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma of face and forehead and the review of literature.

Introduction: The treatment of cervical lymph node metastases have a significant prognostic effect on the face and forehead skin cancers. We aimed to point out the importance of loco-regional treatment in cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma of face and forehead.

Presentation Of Case: We present our experience with four cases that had squamous cell carcinoma of face and forehead skin.

Atypical presentation of congenital cholesteatoma in an adult case with good hearing result.

Introduction: Congenital cholesteatoma is thought to be caused by inadequate folding of the epidermoid formation inside the middle ear cleft. During development of the middle ear mucosa, stratified squamous epithelium accumulates in the embryonic life. Its typical appearance is a "pearl" beneath the anterosuperior quadrant of the tympanic membrane.