Replaced unclassified right hepatic artery arising from the celiac trunk: A case report.

Anatomical variations in hepatic arteries are both common and diverse. According to the classic classification systems, a replaced right hepatic artery typically originates from the superior mesenteric artery, supplying blood to the right liver lobe in the absence of the right branch of the proper hepatic artery. This article reports 2 cases of a rare variation, a replaced right hepatic artery arising directly from the celiac trunk.

The impact of economic crisis, COVID-19, and the Beirut Blast on colorectal cancer patients in Lebanon: A trend to operate more late-stage complex cases.

Background: The convergence of the economic crisis, COVID-19 pandemic, and Beirut Blast has precipitated unprecedented challenges for the healthcare system in Lebanon, particularly for cancer patients. Amidst these crises, our study evaluates its contribution to a concerning trend of operating on more late-stage and complex colorectal cancer (CRC) cases.

Methods: We included 155 patients operated for CRC between 2017 and 2023.

A cross sectional study evaluating the relationship of acne to androgenetic alopecia subtype and severity.

The circulating androgens have a role in the pathogenesis of both acne vulgaris and androgenetic alopecia; an association between these two have been found previously. The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship of the severity of acne vulgaris lesions to the subtype of AGA; and to validate the relationship between severities of acne vulgaris and AGA. This study was conducted cross-sectionally at five different dermatology clinics.

The Difference Between SARS-CoV-2 Associated Telogen Effluvium and Telogen Effluvium Due to Other Causes.

Introduction: Telogen effluvium (TE) is a common type of non-cicatricial alopecia, and it is reported frequently in patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Objectives: Herein, we aimed to examine the demographic, dermoscopic, and laboratory features of the patients with SARS-CoV-2 associated TE (CATE) and compare them with TE due to other causes (TEDOC) according to these features.

Methods: In this retrospective case-control study we evaluated the patients who were diagnosed with TE and were above 18 years of age between April and June 2022.

Evaluation of demographic and clinical characteristics of 728 patients with mycosis fungoides and their relationship with systemic comorbidities: multicenter, registry-based (MF-TR) study from Türkiye.

Background: Mycosis fungoides (MF) is the most common cutaneous lymphoma with a chronic disease course. MF patients may also suffer from systemic comorbidities such as cardiovascular and metabolic diseases.

Methods: In this study, we aimed to evaluate the demographic and clinical features of MF patients registered in the MF-TR registry system and to examine the relationship of these features with systemic comorbidities.

Evaluation of Depression, Self-esteem, Anxiety, and Dermatological Quality of Life Index in Adolescent Acne Patients: A Case-Control Study.

Objectives: Acne vulgaris is a common skin condition that affects adolescents and can have a significant impact on their mental health. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the depression and anxiety symptoms, self-esteem and dermatological quality of life indexes of adolescent patients with acne vulgaris.

Methods: A total of 160 patients aged between 10 and 19 years with acne vulgaris and 100 healthy controls were included in the study.

The evaluation of oxidative stress and inflammation markers in serum and saliva of the patients with temporomandibular disorders.

Background/aim: Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD), as in the occurrence of many diseases, have been associated with oxidative stress (OS) resulting from the disruption of antioxidant mechanisms and the accumulation of reactive oxygen species in tissues. This study was designed to compare salivary and serum OS and inflammation markers of individuals with TMD and healthy subjects.

Materials And Methods: A prospective cross-sectional study was conducted.

A new strategy for the treatment of middle ear infection using ciprofloxacin/amoxicillin-loaded ethyl cellulose/polyhydroxybutyrate nanofibers.

A middle ear infection occurs due to the presence of several microorganisms behind the eardrum (tympanic membrane) and is very challenging to treat due to its unique location and requires a well-designed treatment. If not treated properly, the infection can result in severe symptoms and unavoidable side effects. In this study, excellent biocompatible ethyl cellulose (EC) and biodegradable polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) biopolymer were used to fabricate drug-loaded nanofiber scaffolds using an electrospinning technique to overcome antibiotic overdose and insufficient efficacy of drug release during treatment.

Evaluating the Effect of the Demographic, Trichoscopic and Laboratory Characteristics on The Recurrence of Alopecia Areata.

Introduction: Alopecia areata (AA) has diverse disease characteristics and multiple factors may interfere with the prognosis of the disease.

Objectives: In this study, the factors affecting the AA recurrence were evaluated.

Methods: A total of a hundred patients diagnosed with AA between June 2022 and March 2023 were included in this retrospective, cross-sectional study.

A two-step purification platform for efficient removal of Fab-related impurities: A case study for Ranibizumab.

Antibodies (mAbs) and antibody fragments (Fabs) constitute one of the largest and most rapidly expanding groups of protein pharmaceuticals. In particular, antibody fragments have certain advantages over mAbs in some therapeutic settings. However, due to their greater chemical diversity, they are more challenging to purify for large-scale production using a standard purification platform.

Surgical management of gallstone ileus after one anastomosis gastric bypass: A case report.

Background: Gallstone ileus following one anastomosis gastric bypass (OAGB) is an exceptionally rare complication. The presented case report aims to highlight the unique occurrence of this condition and its surgical management. Understanding the clinical presentation, diagnostic challenges and successful surgical intervention in such cases is crucial for healthcare professionals involved in bariatric surgery.

Factors Affecting Topical Treatment Success in Pediatric Scabies Cases: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Introduction: Scabies is a common disease that affects the pediatric population. Treatment failure and relapse occur frequently in children.

Objectives: We aimed to identify the factors that affect topical treatment success in pediatric scabies patients.

Comperative evaluation of the current and new design miniplate fixation techniques of the advanced sagittal split ramus osteotomy using three-dimensional finite element analysis.

Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the stress occurring in the fixation systems both developed in various geometric designs for this study and currently used in sagittal split ramus advancement osteotomy using finite element analysis.

Material And Methods: The finite element model that imitates three-dimensional sagittal split advancement osteotomy was fixed in 10 different miniplate fixation methods: one miniplate fixed with four monocortical screws in a horizontal and oblique pattern; four-hole two miniplates with eight monocortical screws; five-hole miniplate fixed with four monocortical and one bicortical screws; six-hole straight and curved miniplates fixed with six monocortical screws in different geometric designs. Unilateral masticatory muscle loads that have previously determined in the literature were applied to the model at the anatomical muscle attachment regions and the data obtained from finite element analysis and static linear analysis methods were recorded as Von mises, maximum principle and minimum principle stress values.

Adenocarcinoma of the Gastro-jejunal Anastomosis After One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass.

Introduction: One anastomosis gastric bypass (OAGB) is mainly criticized for the supposed carcinogenic effect of bile reflux on the gastric pouch mucosa.

Case Presentation: A 56-year-old male patient presented 12 years after OAGB with a 10-month history of gradual dysphagia and vomiting. He was diagnosed with a tumor of the gastro-jejunal anastomosis, and underwent total gastrectomy with D2 lymphadenectomy.

Comparison between Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology with Histopathology in the Diagnosis of Thyroid Nodules.

Background: Accurate diagnosis of thyroid nodules is crucial for avoiding unnecessary surgeries and enabling timely treatment. Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) and ultrasound are commonly employed diagnostic techniques, but their reliability is debated. This study aimed to compare the diagnostic accuracy of FNAC and ultrasounds using histopathology as the reference standard.

Evaluation of Patch Test Results in Paediatric Patients in a Tertiary Dermatology Clinic.

Background And Objectives: Allergic contact dermatitis is common in childhood as well as in adulthood. Children could be affected by numerous allergens. Allergen sources could change by region.

Methyl(chloro)isothiazolinone contact allergy: a monocentric experience from Turkey.

Introduction: Due to their ubiquitous use, isothiazolinones caused allergic contact dermatitis epidemics and their use was restricted by legal regulations.

Objectives: We aimed to evaluate demographic data, clinical findings, and patch test features of patients with methylisothiazolinone (MI) and/or methylchloroisothiazolinone(MCI) sensitivity in our study.

Methods: This study is a bidirectional and cross-sectional study, between July 2020 and September 2021.

Combined laparoscopic pouch and loop resizing as a revisional procedure for weight regain after primary laparoscopic one-anastomosis gastric bypass.

Introduction: One-anastomosis gastric bypass (OAGB) presents a satisfactory long-term outcome in terms of weight loss, amelioration of comorbidities and low morbidity. However, some patients may present insufficient weight loss or weight regain. In this study, we tackle a case series evaluating the efficiency of the combined laparoscopic pouch and loop resizing (LPLR) as a revisional procedure for insufficient weight loss or weight regain after primary laparoscopic OAGB.

Systemic immune inflammation index and pan-immune inflammation value as prognostic markers in patients with idiopathic low and moderate risk membranous nephropathy.

Objective: We aimed to investigate the prognostic values of systemic immune inflammation index and pan-immune inflammation value in patients with idiopathic low and moderate risk membranous nephropathy.

Patients And Methods: All membranous nephropathy patients diagnosed in the nephrology clinic between January 2015 and January 2022 were reviewed retrospectively. Patients with idiopathic membranous nephropathy were included.

Acute gastric twist after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy: A case series.

Introduction: Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) has become the most performed bariatric procedure. Like any surgical intervention, LSG is not free from complications. One of the rarest complications is gastric sleeve stenosis, caused by either stricture or axial rotation of the stomach (twisted gastric tube).