Evaluation of the relationship between plasma viscosity and selected menopausal symptoms using the Menopause Rating Scale.

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate whether whole blood viscosity and plasma viscosity are associated with the severity of postmenopausal symptoms using the Menopause Rating Scale (MRS).

Methods: This study included 108 postmenopausal women admitted to menopause clinics. Participants were divided into two groups according to their MRS scores.

Distribution of HLA antigens in breast cancer.

Investigation of various tumor-specific markers has a critical role in early diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. The aim of the this study is to investigate the Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) alleles, the molecules that play an important role in immunity and tumor response of the body, and its relationship with breast cancer. In this prospective clinical study, after obtaining approval from the ethics committee of Istanbul University Experimental Medical Research Institute, 22 female patients who have been hospitalized in Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine the Department of General Surgery with a diagnosis of breast cancer were selected.

The effects of cefephim, G-CSF, and sucralfate on bacterial translocation in experimentally induced acute pancreatitis.

The preventive effects of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor, cefephim, and sucralfate on bacterial translocation in experimentally induced acute pancreatitis were investigated. Forty male Wistar albino rats were used in this study. For each rat, the pancreatobiliary ductus was ligated and hence acute pancreatitis was induced.

Lack of evidence that obesity is a cause of pilonidal sinus disease.

Objective: To find out whether pilonidal sinus is more common among obese people.

Design: Retrospective study from hospital records.

Setting: Two university hospitals, Turkey.

Closed perforation of the small intestine showing continuity and the diagnostic role of enteroclysis.

Background: Conventional abdominal CT and Ultrasonography were not adequate for the immediate assessment of a closed perforation of the small intestine showing continuity. For definitive diagnosis of the main pathology, we advise enteroclysis.

Methods: All patients had non-traumatic small bowel perforation and had many diagnostic procedures including conventional abdominal CT and ultrasonography, but did not get a positive result from them.

Ileosigmoid knotting in Turkey. Review of 68 cases.

Purpose: The high mortality associated with ileosigmoid knotting prompted us to review the collected experiences of three university hospitals in order to establish a more rational approach to the problem.

Method: The clinical records of 68 patients with ileosigmoid knotting from 1970 to 1990 were reviewed with respect to incidence, etiopathogenesis, clinical features, treatment, and clinical outcome.

Results: The most common type of ileosigmoid knotting was Type IA (48.