Cerebral effects of different prime solutions used during cardiopulmonary bypass.

Background: This study aims to compare the cerebral, hemodynamic, and metabolic effects of different prime solutions used in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting.

Methods: Between May 2013 and May 2014, a total of 30 patients (25 males, 5 females; mean age: 59.5±9 years; range, 42 to 78 years) who were schedule for elective isolated coronary artery bypass grafting were included in this prospective study.

Evaluation of the effect of pancreatic volume on mortality in patients with acute pancreatitis.

Background: Pancreatic volume is enlarged in acute pancreatitis.

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate whether there was a difference in pancreatic volume between survivors and non-survivors with acute pancreatitis using computer-generated 3D imaging.

Method: This single-center retrospective observational cohort study was conducted between January 2015 and December 2020.