Evaluation of anthropometric measurements and clinical tests in the diagnosis of difficult airway in patients undergoing head and neck surgery.

Background: The aim of this study is to research the incidence of difficult airways and the effectiveness of anthropometric measurements and clinical tests used to predict difficult airways in patients undergoing head and neck surgery.

Methods: This study was performed on a total of 200 patients over the age of 18 who underwent head and neck surgery between December 2019 and March 2020. The demographic data of the patients in the preoperative period, previous operations/ radiotherapy history applied to the head and neck region, and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome symptoms were recorded.

The Effects of Different Pressure Pneumoperitoneum Models Created By Standard or Heated-Humidified CO Insufflation on Ovary and Peritoneum: an Experimental Study in Rats.

There is still controversy over whether structural and morphological changes can be observed in tissues depending on the carbon dioxide (CO) nature or the applied intra-abdominal pressures (IAP). This study aimed to investigate the effects of different pressure or CO nature used for pneumoperitoneum in gynecological laparoscopic surgery on inflammation, DNA damage, oxidative stress, and histopathological changes in ovarian and peritoneal tissue. For this purpose, forty female rats were randomly divided into 6 groups and different pneumoperitoneum models were created in these groups.

Blood Count Parameters can be Useful in Predicting Vascular Events in Microvascular Surgery: Results of a Preliminary Study.

Background: Vascular events are a major cause of flap failure and identifying patients who are at risk is of paramount importance. In the past, many studies have been conducted to investigate the effect of blood count parameters for ischemic events such as peripheral vascular diseases.

Aims: This study aimed to evaluate whether blood count parameters can have predictive value for vascular events in microvascular flap surgery.

The effects of CO pneumoperitoneum at different temperature and humidity on hemodynamic and respiratory parameters and postoperative pain in gynecological laparoscopic surgery: A prospective randomized controlled study.

Background: It is recommended to heat and humidity CO in laparoscopic surgery to prevent postoperative pain and hypothermia but information about its effects on hemodynamic and respiratory parameters is limited. We aimed to investigate the effects of standard and heated-humidified CO on hemodynamic and respiratory parameters, body temperature and pain in healthy patients.

Methods: One hundred patients who underwent total laparoscopic hysterectomy for benign pathology were divided into two groups: Group CD (cold-dry) patients were administered standard CO, while Group HH (heated-humidified) patients were administered 95% humidified insufflation at 37 °C.

Effect of Coagulation Status and Co-Morbidity on Flap Success and Complications in Patients with Reconstructed Free Flap.

Objective: Free flap surgeries constitute the basis of reconstruction surgery in patients with major defects. Prediction of complications that cause flap loss in such patients is important in terms of reducing the length of hospital stay and expenses. We aimed to retrospectively investigate the effect of co-morbidities and the coagulation status on flap loss and complications in patients with reconstructed free flap.

The effects of uterine size with or without abdominal obesity on spinal block level and vasopressor requirement in elective cesarean section: a prospective observational study.

Background/aim: Hypotension is a serious complication caused by spinal anesthesia that places both the mother and fetus at increased risk. We aimed to investigate the effects of uterine size with or without abdominal obesity on sensory block level of pregnant women receiving spinal anesthesia.

Materials And Methods: This study included 125 term parturients who underwent cesarean section.

The relationship between the Trendelenburg position and cerebral hypoxia inpatients who have undergone robot-assisted hysterectomy and prostatectomy.

Background/aim: This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between the Trendelenburg position and cerebral hypoxia in robot-assisted hysterectomy and prostatectomy.Materials and methods: A standardized mini-mental state examination was administered to 50 patients enrolled in the study 1 h before and after surgery. Near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) values and hemodynamic and respiratory parameters were recorded after induction of anesthesia (baseline) and once every 20 min in the Trendelenburg position and supine positions.

The Evaluation of Applied Anaesthetic Techniques for Caesarean in Parturients with Cardiac Diseases: Retrospective Analysis.

Objective: In this study, the effects of anaesthetic technique on mother and newborn were investigated in a retrospective analysis of parturients with cardiac diseases undergoing Caesarean section between 2006-2012.

Methods: Our hospital's medical information system records were analyzed, and we found 107 parturients with cardiac disease and were undergoing Caesarean section, and their demographic data and obstetric, anaesthetic, and neonatal record forms were inspected.

Results: Fifty-three (49.

Single-site robotic total hysterectomy: standardization of technique and surgical outcomes.

Study Objectives: To evaluate the safety and feasibility of robotic single-site total hysterectomy and to compare the outcomes of newly implemented robotic single-site bipolar and external vessel-sealing device.

Design: Retrospective study (Canadian Task Force classification II-1).

Setting: University hospital.

Pulmonary arterial hypertension and pregnancy.

This is the case report of a pregnant woman who refused pregnancy termination when diagnosed with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) functional class 2-3 at the 24th week of gestation and of her newborn. A pregnant woman with PAH functional class 2-3 was treated with inhaled prostacyclin analog (iloprost), oral sildenafil, oxygen, and low molecular weight heparin. She delivered at 32nd week by Cesarean section.

Management of anesthesia for cesarean section in parturients with placenta previa with/without placenta accreta: a retrospective study.

Objectives: The aim of this retrospective study was to review placenta previa cases and determine the prognostic factors effective on morbidity and mortality and to evaluate the strategy of anesthetic management.

Material And Methods: 65 women with placenta previa scheduled for elective or emergency cesarean sections from 2004 to 2009 were examined. Patient demographic data, surgery and obstetric characteristics, anesthetic techniques, blood transfusions, the values of hemoglobin and complications were recorded.

[Comparison of the maternal and neonatal effects of combined spinal-epidural block and spinal block for cesarean section].

Objectives: Combined spinal-epidural block (CSEB) has gained increasing interest as it combines the reliability of a spinal block (SB) and the flexibility of an epidural block in cesarean section. We investigated the maternal and fetal effect of CSEB against SB in cesarean operation.

Methods: Forty healthy, term pregnant women were randomized into two groups.

The effects of morphine and fentanyl alone or in combination added to intrathecal bupivacaine in spinal anesthesia for cesarean section.

Objectives: This randomized double-blind controlled trial examined the effects of fentanyl and morphine, alone and in combination, as adjuncts to spinal anesthesia for elective cesarean section.

Methods: Sixty women undergoing elective cesarean section, with spinal anesthesia using 0.5% hyperbaric bupivacaine, were randomly allocated to receive morphine 0.

A randomized comparison of different doses of intrathecal levobupivacaine combined with fentanyl for elective cesarean section: prospective, double-blinded study.

Purpose: Levobupivacaine may produce a sensory and motor block different from that produced by bupivacaine, which is the most popular local anesthetic in parturients undergoing cesarean section. The aim of this study was to investigate the block characteristics, the clinical efficacy, surgeon and patient satisfaction, and hemodynamic effects of using different doses of intrathecal plain levobupivacaine combined with fentanyl.

Methods: One hundred twenty women undergoing elective cesarean section with a combined spinal-epidural technique were enrolled.

Anesthetic management for cesarean delivery in a pregnant woman with polymyositis: A case report and review of literature.

Introduction: Polymyositis which is a rare disease both in general population and in pregnancy is systemic connective tissue disorder characterized by inflammation and degeneration of muscles. There is only a little information relating to the anesthetic management of a pregnant woman with polymyositis.

Case Presentation: In this article, we present anesthetic management of urgent cesarean delivery of a 28-year-old parturient with polymyositis under epidural anesthesia who was diagnosed with polymyositis five years ago and has been treated regularly with different doses prednisolone since then.

Propofol - not thiopental or etomidate - with remifentanil provides adequate intubating conditions in the absence of neuromuscular blockade.

Purpose: Administration of remifentanil followed by propofol provides adequate conditions for tracheal intubation without muscle relaxants. Other hypnotic drugs have not been thoroughly investigated in this regard. Intubating conditions with remifentanil followed by propofol, thiopentone or etomidate are compared in this study.