Early postoperative outcomes of modified del Nido cardioplegia in coronary artery bypass surgery in patients with low ejection fraction.

Background: This study aimed to investigate the intraoperative and early postoperative effects of modified del Nido cardioplegia (DNC) compared to classic blood cardioplegia (BC) in patients with impaired left ventricular ejection fraction (EF) who underwent isolated coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).

Methods: A total of 123 patients (108 males, 15 females; mean age: 62.2±8.

Impact of Preoperative Right Ventricular Function on Acute Renal Failure Development in Patients With Ventricular Assist Devices.

Background Acute kidney injury (AKI) and acute renal failure contribute significantly to the high mortality and morbidity seen in patients with left ventricular assist devices (LVADs). The role of preoperative right ventricular function in the onset of acute renal failure remains an area of active investigation. This study aims to explore the correlation between preoperative right ventricular function and the development of AKI in patients undergoing LVAD implantation.

Comparison of the Effectiveness of Single Anastomosis Sleeve Ileal Bypass and Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass in Obese Patients with Type 2 Diabetes.

Introduction: The rapid increase in obesity and related problems has heightened the importance of obesity and metabolic surgery, resulting in a continuing search for the ideal surgical method. This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB), which is the gold standard method, and the relatively newer method of single anastomosis sleeve ileal (SASI) bypass.

Methods: The medical records of patients who underwent RYGB and SASI bypass were reviewed and compared regarding excess weight loss (EWL) and HgA1c, fasting glucose, serum iron, ferritin, hemoglobin (Hgb), and vitamin B12 levels.

Comparative analysis of laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication and Rossetti modification in gastroesophageal reflux disease: A focus on life-quality enhancement.

Objective: This study aims to investigate the focus of surgical treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) on enhancing life quality beyond symptom relief. The comparison involves laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication and Rossetti modification techniques.

Methods: Patients intolerant to or experiencing relapse after medical therapy underwent either standard Nissen procedure (Group 1, n = 61) or Rossetti modification (Group 2, n = 42).

Predicting Amputation Rates in Acute Limb Ischemia: Is the Neutrophil-Lymphocyte Ratio a Reliable Indicator?

Objective This study aimed to investigate the causes of amputation and the associated biochemical parameters in patients with acute limb ischemia (ALI). Methods Patients who presented to our clinic with ALI between January 2012 and January 2022 were deemed eligible for participation. Patients who developed ALI owing to atherosclerosis or atrial fibrillation were included in the study.

Comparison of Tenon duplication with dura mater covering technique for Ahmed glaucoma valve implantation.

Purpose: To compare the efficacy and complications of Tenon duplication with dura mater covering technique for Ahmed glaucoma valve (AGV) implantation.

Methods: This retrospective study included 44 refractory glaucoma patients (44 eyes) who underwent AGV implantation from 2017 to 2020 in the Ophthalmology Clinic of Eskişehir Osmangazi University Hospital and attended regular postoperative follow-ups. The patients were divided based on whether they underwent Tenon duplication technique (group 1: n = 20) or dura mater covering technique (group 2: n = 24) during surgery.

Carbon Dioxide Guided Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Repair in Impaired Renal Function: Propensity Score Matched Study.

Objective: Carbon dioxide (CO) is the preferred contrast agent in patients with impaired renal function and or contrast allergy and, particularly, in patients who require large volumes of contrast for complex endovascular procedures. In this study, the aim was to clarify the possible protective effects of CO guided endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) for patients with impaired renal function by propensity score matching.

Methods: A retrospective analysis of the database was performed for 324 patients having EVAR between January 2019 and January 2022.

Factors Affecting Recanalization in Femoropopliteal Deep Vein Thrombosis.

Effects of warfarin and new-generation direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) on thrombus resolution after the treatment of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) are still unknown. The study aimed to investigate the effects of warfarin and DOACs on thrombus resolution after DVT treatment. The study included 666 patients who were diagnosed with femoropopliteal DVT between January 2016 and January 2022 and had complete medical records without missing data.

Mid-term results of surgical interventions of high-grade vena cava tumor thrombus.

Background: This study aims to investigate whether the coexistence of advanced renal cell carcinoma and inferior vena cava tumor thrombus could be treated with a multidisciplinary approach and teamwork and to evaluate early and mid-term results.

Methods: Between January 2017 and December 2020, a total of 33 patients (28 males, 5 females; mean age: 55.8±13.

Evaluation of hemodialysis patients and hemodialysis health workers with COVID-19 IgM and IgG antibody test; a multicenter study from Eskisehir, Turkiye.

Objective: Hemodialysis (HD) patients are a population at high risk for exposure to the severe respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) virus. Undiagnosed mild or asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection in HD patients can make these patients a potential source of infection. In our study, we aimed to evaluate the entire spectrum of SARS-CoV-2 infection with the IgM and IgG rapid antibody kit in HD patients and healthcare providers working in HD unit.

Surgical treatment of massive pulmonary thromboembolism due to renal cell carcinoma.

While renal cell carcinomas frequently invade the renal vein and inferior vena cava, the right atrial extension or formation of bilateral pulmonary massive embolism is quite unusual. A 65-year-old male patient underwent bilateral pulmonary tumor endarterectomy and total thrombectomy of the inferior vena cava combined with left nephrectomy under total circulatory arrest with antegrade cerebral perfusion. Both mediastinal and abdominal approaches facilitated the complete removal of the caval thrombus under the guidance of transesophageal echocardiography.

Superiority of Baseline Biomechanical Properties over Corneal Tomography in Predicting Keratoconus Progression.

Objectives: To determine corneal biomechanical and tomographic factors associated with keratoconus (KC) progression.

Materials And Methods: This study included 111 eyes of 111 KC patients who were followed-up for at least 1 year. Progression was defined as the presence of progressive change between the first two consecutive baseline visits in any single parameter (A, B, or C) ≥95% confidence interval or two parameters ≥80% confidence interval for the KC population evaluated by the Belin ABCD progression display.

A new seton tightening method for anal fistula treatment: sailor's knot.

Aim: There are certain problems experienced while retightening the seton material during the patient follow-ups, such as pain and anaesthesia requirements in perianal fistula. The aim of the present study was to compare a sailor's knot with other seton tightening methods for the surgical treatment of perianal fistulas.

Material And Methods: The records of 105 patients who underwent surgeries for perianal fistulas using the seton method between 2016 and 2019 were analysed retrospectively.

[Rare reflex in regional anesthesia which have a high-risk in case of forgotten: Bezold-Jarisch reflex].

Bezold-Jarisch reflex is a reflex that may occur during regional anesthesia, upper-extremity blocks and sometimes in general anesthesia, resulting in hypotension, bradycardia, apnea or cardiac arrest elicited by chemical or mechanical receptor stimulations. This reflex mostly occurs in the sitting position during upper-extremity nerve blocks can be forgotten in other complications. The complications that occurred after this reflex can be overcome by taking necessary precautions and providing sufficient cardiac monitorization.

Comparison of General Anesthesia (Sevoflurane) and Spinal Anesthesia (Levobupivacaine) Methods on QT Dispersion in Inguinal Hernia Operations.

Introduction Arrhythmias are one of the most frequently seen issues during surgical operations. In this study, we investigated and compared the effects on the QT dispersion of patients when using a method of volatile inhalation mask anesthesia with sevoflurane (VIMA: Group I) and when spinal anesthesia was performed with levobupivacaine (Group II). Methods The study included 40 patients who had American Society of Anesthesiology scores of I-II (ASA I-II), were aged from 18 to 65 years, and were scheduled for inguinal hernia operations.

The Effect of Increased Neutrophil Lymphocyte Ratio on Mortality in Patients Operated on Due to Hip Fracture.

Introduction In this study, we aimed to examine the effect of neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) on mortality and morbidity in elderly patients over the age of 65 who presented to our clinic and were operated on due to hip fracture. Methods The study included patients over the age of 65 who were operated on in our hospital between January 2014 and December 2018 due to hip fracture. Those with multiple fractures and those who were operated on due to cancer-related fracture were excluded.

The Relationship Between Hematological Parameters and Mortality in Cardiovascular Patients With Postcardiac Arrest Syndrome.

Background: Post-cardiac arrest syndrome is the insufficiency of cardiac and cerebral functions caused by ischemia after sudden cardiac arrest. We aimed to determine the hematological parameters associated with mortality in the intensive care follow-up of patients with post-cardiac arrest syndrome.

Methods: The hematological parameters of 285 cardiovascular patients who were admitted to the emergency department of Harran University Medical Faculty between 2013 and 2018 and followed up in the intensive care unit with post-cardiac arrest syndrome were examined.

A Combined Biomechanical and Tomographic Model for Identifying Cases of Subclinical Keratoconus.

Purpose: To develop a combined biomechanical and tomographic model for identifying eyes with subclinical keratoconus (SKC) that are categorized as normal or borderline in the Pentacam Belin/Ambrósio Enhanced Ectasia Display.

Methods: This case-control study comprised 62 eyes with SKC and randomly selected eyes of 186 age-matched healthy controls. SKC was defined as the presence of the following: 1) normal topography, topometric indices, and slit lamp; 2) normal or borderline Belin/Ambrósio Enhanced Ectasia Display D index, back and front elevation difference; and 3) keratoconus in the fellow eye.

Effect of Proparacaine 0.375%-Sodium Fluorescein 0.25% Eye Drop Mixture and Fluorescein Strip on Anterior Segment Parameters.

Purpose: To determine the effect of proparacaine 0.375%-sodium fluorescein 0.25% eye drop mixture and fluorescein strip on anterior segment parameters commonly used in routine ophthalmology practice.

Predictive Value of STOP-BANG on OSAS-Related Complications Following Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.

Background: The time and conditions may not be suitable for performing polysomnography (PSG) before urgent or emergent surgeries, for example, a coronary artery bypass graft. Unavailability in many centers, critical clinical situation, and inability to arrange a timely scheduled appointment are other limitations for PSG. In this study, we aimed to investigate if the STOP-BANG Questionnaire may predict obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) related postoperative pulmonary alterations during coronary artery surgery.

Rivaroxaban vs. warfarin on extended deep venous thromboembolism treatment: A cost analysis.

Background Standard treatment for deep venous thromboembolism involves parenteral anticoagulation overlapping with a vitamin K antagonist, an approach that is effective but associated with limitations including the need for frequent coagulation monitoring. The direct oral anticoagulant rivaroxaban is similarly effective to standard therapy as a single-drug treatment for venous thromboembolism and does not require routine coagulation monitoring. The aim of this analysis was to project the long-term costs and outcomes for rivaroxaban compared to standard of care (tinzaparin/warfarin).

Early clinical and radiological results of minimally invasive total hip replacement.

Introduction: It is critical to achieve both proper component positioning and intact muscle balance if satisfactory results are to be attained after total hip replacement (THR). There have been fewer studies on minimally invasive (MI) THR than standard approaches. The objective of this paper is to present the early clinical and radiological results of posterolateral MI THR.

Use of a magnetic bone nail for lengthening of the femur and tibia.

Purpose: To report our experience with the PRECICE nail for limb lengthening in 23 patients.

Methods: Records of 15 female and 8 male patients aged 14 to 38 (mean, 23.6) years who underwent lengthening of the tibia (n=6) or femur (n=21) using the PRECICE nail were reviewed.