The effect of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy on distribution of interstitial cells of Cajal in rabbit renal pelvis and proximal ureter.

Background/aim: An experimental study was performed to evaluate the effect of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) on the distribution of interstitial cells of Cajal (ICC) in rabbit renal pelvis and proximal ureter.

Materials And Methods: Six New Zealand rabbits were included. Right kidneys were exposed to a total of 3000 shock waves (14 kV) by using an electrohydraulic-type ESWL device.

Effect of P/E-selectin blockage on antisperm antibody development and histopathological alterations in experimental orchitis.

Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of P/E-selectin blockage on antisperm antibody (ASA) development and histopathological alterations in experimental orchitis.

Materials And Methods: Thirty-six Wistar albino-type male rats weighing 100-150 g were included in the study. Rats were allocated into six groups (n = 6) including control (CG), sham (SG), orchitis (OG), antimicrobial treatment (AG), P/E-selectin blockage (PESG), and both antimicrobial and P/E-selectin treatment (TG) groups.

Dysfunctional voiding in children with asthma.

A prospective study was performed to evaluate the prevalence of suspected dysfunctional voiding (DV) and associated risk factors in children with asthma. The DV is defined as any voiding symptoms and/or urinary incontinence. Children (4-10-year-old) with asthma (n=178) and healthy subjects (n=197) were enrolled.

Evaluation of omental inflammatory response with P-/E-selectin levels and histopathologic findings in experimental model.

Aim: The omentum plays a crucial role in abdominal defense mechanism by adhering to sites of inflammation and absorbing bacteria and debris from the peritoneal cavity. An experimental study was conducted to evaluate the inflammatory response of omentum in different abdominal events with omental P-/E-selectin levels and histopathologic findings.

Materials And Methods: Thirty Wistar rats were placed into 5 groups (n = 6), including a control group (CG), sham group (SG), bladder perforation (BP) group, splenic laceration (SL) group, and cecal ligation and puncture (CLP) group.

Effect of phototherapy on growth factor levels in neonatal rat skin.

Aim: Neonates undergoing surgery may receive phototherapy (PT) for the treatment of hyperbilirubinemia. Although the effects of PT on neonatal structures are well documented, the effect of PT on wound healing has not been previously evaluated. An experimental study was performed to evaluate the effect of PT on growth factor levels responsible for wound healing in neonatal rat skin.

The effects of local and sustained release of fibroblast growth factor on wound healing in esophageal anastomoses.

Background/purpose: Postsurgical complications, such as anastomotic leaks in patients with esophageal atresia, have remained unchanged during the last 3 decades. Growth factors enhance healing in several wound-healing models. Therefore, an experimental study was used to evaluate the effects of local and sustained release of basic fibroblast growth factor (FGF) on wound healing in esophageal anastomoses.

Ambiguous genitalia: an overview of 17 years' experience.

Aim: The newborn with abnormal genital development presents a difficult diagnostic and treatment challenge for the pediatric surgeon providing care. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the results of surgical treatment for children with ambiguous genitalia.

Patients And Methods: The records of 85 children managed surgically for ambiguous genitalia in our unit from 1988 to 2005 were reviewed retrospectively.