Background: Several studies demonstrate that both external oblique ıntercostal block (EOIB) and modified thoracoabdominal nerves block through perichondrial approach (M-TAPA) contribute to analgesia in the anterior abdomen by targeting the thoracoabdominal nerves through distinct pathways. However, the sensory assessment and dermatomal analysis remain poorly understood.
Methods: This prospective observational study aimed to determine the sensory assessment and dermatomal regression rate of EOIB and M-TAPA in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
Backgrounds Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) is the gold standard for surgical removal of gallbladder today. In challenging cholecystectomy cases, conversion to an open technique may be necessary. Therefore, the preoperative prediction of conversion to open technique holds significant importance for patient safety and surgical strategy.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The study aimed to ascertain the effect of sleep hygiene training on nursing students' sleep quality.
Methods: The research study group consisted of 80 nursing students studying in the nursing department. A quasi-experimental model with a pretest-posttest control group was used.
Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg
October 2024
Purpose: Emergency abdominal wall hernia repairs play a significant role in general surgical emergencies. In such cases, the time taken to decide on surgery is crucial, as the situation may progress to necrosis, perforation, and organ resection due to strangulation following incarceration. To facilitate the early detection of this condition, studies have been conducted on various predictive markers, most of which are related to similar markers used in acute mesenteric ischemia.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: To provide a simulation framework for routine neuroimaging test data, which allows for "stress testing" of deep segmentation networks against acquisition shifts that commonly occur in clinical practice for T2 weighted (T2w) fluid-attenuated inversion recovery magnetic resonance imaging protocols.
Approach: The approach simulates "acquisition shift derivatives" of MR images based on MR signal equations. Experiments comprise the validation of the simulated images by real MR scans and example stress tests on state-of-the-art multiple sclerosis lesion segmentation networks to explore a generic model function to describe the F1 score in dependence of the contrast-affecting sequence parameters echo time (TE) and inversion time (TI).
BACKGROUND Obesity is still a major global public health problem and its incidence is increasing. Obesity leads to deterioration in thyroid functions. Even when they are within normal ranges, high normal levels of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) increase morbidity and mortality.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: The objectives of this study were to describe lung computed tomography findings of patients with COVID-19 diagnosed by real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction test, investigate whether the findings differ regarding age and gender, and evaluate the diagnostic performance of chest computed tomography based on the duration of symptoms at the time of presentation to the hospital.
Methods: From March 11 to May 11, 2020, 1271 consecutive patients (733 males and 538 females) were included in this retrospective, cross-sectional study. Based on age, patients were divided into five separate subgroups.
The aim of the present study was to evaluate and compare the effects of single- and two-dose low-level laser therapy (LLLT) on the postoperative swelling, trismus and pain of patients undergoing extraction of impacted mandibular third molars. In addition, edema was volumetrically measured with a 3dMD face system. A total of 45 patients were randomly divided into three treatment groups (15 patients in each group) as follows: Group 1, receiving routine management with ice application and serving as the control group; Group 2, receiving a single dose of LLLT immediately following surgery; and Group 3, receiving two doses of LLLT, immediately following surgery and on day 2 after surgery.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) is characterized by recurrent attacks of polyserositis. Even though clinical assessment is accepted to be the most important factor in the diagnosis of FMF, some diagnostic procedures may help the physician. In this study, we aimed to compare the number of diagnostic procedures performed and number of physician referrals in early diagnosed and late diagnosed cases.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: The cleft lip/palate (CLP) deformity negatively affects the anatomy of the nasal cavity and maxilla. The effects of this deformity on the lacrimal system have been unidentified yet. This study aimed to evaluate the morphometric changes in the nasolacrimal duct using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) in patients with unilateral CLP.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To investigate whether thyroid function in the euthyroid range and thyroid autoimmunity status would affect metabolic measures in individuals with obesity.
Design: Cross-sectional.
Patients: We retrospectively evaluated 5300 consecutive obese (BMI ≥30 kg/m(2) ) subjects attending the Obesity Outpatient Clinic.
Objective: To evaluate efficiency of pivot splints in jaw exercises, in combination with stabilization splints, in cases of anterior disc displacement without reduction of temporomandibular joint.
Subjects And Methods: Twenty-three patients who referred to the prosthodontics clinic in 1995-1997 were included in the study, where anterior disc displacement without reduction of temporomandibular joint was diagnosed using magnetic resonance imaging and clinical examination. Pivot splints were used for jaw exercises for five minutes long; five times/day and stabilization splints were used at all other times.
During development, morphogenetic processes require a precise coordination of cell differentiation, cell shape changes and, often, cell migration. Yet, how pattern information is used to orchestrate these different processes is still unclear. During lateral line (LL) morphogenesis, a group of cells simultaneously migrate and assemble radially organized cell clusters, termed rosettes, that prefigure LL sensory organs.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: SLIT-ROBO families of proteins mediate axon pathfinding and their expression is not solely confined to nervous system. Aberrant expression of SLIT-ROBO genes was repeatedly shown in a wide variety of cancers, yet data about their collective behavior in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is missing. Hence, we quantified SLIT-ROBO transcripts in HCC cell lines, and in normal and tumor tissues from liver.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFClin Implant Dent Relat Res
May 2008
Background: Although ceramic and titanium abutments are widely used in clinical practice, the mechanical characterization of the implant-abutment interface for ceramic abutments has not been evaluated after the dynamic loading.
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess the implant-abutment interface after the dynamic loading of titanium, alumina, and zirconia abutments.
Materials And Methods: Fifteen aluminum oxide, zirconium oxide, and titanium abutments were manufactured by the Procera System (Nobel Biocare AB, Göteborg, Sweden) and were connected to Ø 3.
Background: Recent studies have showed that immediate/early loading of dental implants is a clinically feasible concept with results similar to those for standard two-stage procedures, especially in the mandible. However, there are only a few studies regarding the immediate/early loading of maxillary implants supporting single-tooth crowns.
Purpose: The aim of this study was to compare the clinical and radiological outcomes of early- and delayed-loaded dental implants supporting single-tooth crowns in the maxilla.
Purpose: This clinical trial aimed to evaluate the outcomes of implant-supported mandibular overdentures (ISMOs) using 2 different loading protocols.
Materials And Methods: Two groups of 10 edentulous patients each were selected for the study. Each patient received 2 implants placed in the mandibular canine sites.
Objectives: The aim of this study was to compare the performance of two non-splinted implants used as retention for a mandibular overdenture when applying conventional or early loading protocols.
Material And Methods: Twenty edentulous patients were treated with two unsplinted and non-submerged implants (15 mm long, TiUnite RP, Brånemark System) in the anterior mandible. The patients were randomly allotted into two groups: (i) test group (Group A), in which the overdenture was connected 1 week after surgery, and (ii) control group (Group B), in which the overdenture was connected after 12 weeks of healing.