Changes in Thiol-Disulfide Homeostasis of the Body to Surgical Trauma in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Patients.

Objective: We aimed to investigate the short-term effect of laparoscopic surgery on serum thiol-disulfide homeostasis levels as a marker of oxidant stress of surgical trauma in elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy patients.

Materials And Methods: Venous blood samples were collected, and levels of native thiols, total thiols, and disulfides were determined with a novel automated assay. Total antioxidant capacity (measured as the ferric-reducing ability of plasma) and serum ischemia modified albumin, expressed as absorbance units assayed by the albumin cobalt binding test, were determined.

Giant Dermoid Cyst Causing Dysphagia and Dyspnea.

Dermoid cysts are benign lesions seen in young adults. The second most common localization is the floor of the mouth. They are usually asymptomatic over years but can be symptomatic due to secondary changes or the size.

Subdural empyema and unilateral pansinusitis due to a tooth infection.

Paranasal sinus infections are very common. Dental infections, tumours and anatomical malformations can cause unilateral sinusitis. Most cases can be treated without complications.

Cervical cystic hygroma in an adult.

Cystic hygromas/lymphangiomas are extremely rare malformations in adults. They are usually seen in infants and children under 2 years of age. En bloc resection is difficult due to the adhesive characteristics of the tumors.

The effects of nitrous oxide on controlled hypotension during low flow anesthesia.

Background And Objectives: We investigated the effect of Nitrous Oxide (N2O) on controlled hypotension in low-flow isoflurane-dexmedetomidine anesthesia in terms of hemodynamics, anesthetic consumption, and costs.

Methods: We allocated forty patients randomly into two equal groups. We then maintained dexmedetomidine infusion (0.

Sedoanalgesia in pediatric daily surgery.

Purpose: The present report was focused on clinical advantages of sedoanalgesia in the pediatric outpatient surgical cases.

Method: Sedoanalgesia has been used to sedate patients for a variety of pediatric procedures in our department between 2007 and 2010. This is a retrospective review of 2720 pediatric patients given ketamine for sedation with midazolam premedication.

The effects of nitrous oxide on controlled hypotension during low flow anesthesia.

Background And Objectives: We investigated the effect of Nitrous Oxide (N2O) on controlled hypotension in low-flow isoflurane-dexmedetomidine anesthesia in terms of hemodynamics, anesthetic consumption, and costs.

Methods: We allocated forty patients randomly into two equal groups. We then maintained dexmedetomidine infusion (0.