Investigation of the IL7Rα Gene Polymorphism rs6897932 and the Expression Levels of the CDH1, TTPAL, and FHIT Genes in Patients with Breast Cancer.

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the expression levels of CDH1, FHIT, and TTPAL genes and to determine the genotype and allele frequencies of the IL7Rα gene polymorphism rs6897932 in patients with breast cancer.

Methods: The expression levels of genes and the distribution of the IL7Rα gene polymorphism rs6897932 were analyzed by real-time polymerase chain reaction.

Results: No differences in genotype ratios or allele frequencies were observed between the 2 groups for the IL7Rα gene polymorphism rs6897932.

Evaluation of different stapler line strengthening techniques with burst pressures in patients undergoing sleeve gastrectomy. An experimental study.

Aim: Obesity is a leading cause of preventable death worldwide and is increasing in both adults and children. Bariatric surgery is the most effective treatment for this condition and its related comorbidities. We aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of different staple line reinforcement techniques on staple line reinforcement through bursting pressures.

The effect of suture selection in complex anal fistulas on the success of cutting seton placement and patient comfort.

Objective: The aim of our study was to compare the success rates of suture selection, recovery times and pain associated with local wound infection and seton placement in patients undergoing cutting seton placement for complex anal fistula.

Methods: The study included a total of 90 patients who were admitted with the diagnosis of complex anal fistula between January 2015 and July 2018.

Results: The first session and other revision appointments demonstrated that the number of patients who required fistulotomy was significantly higher in group-1 as the seton failed to complete the transection (p = 0.

Can superior mesenteric artery syndrome really be treated surgically?

Aim: Superior mesenteric artery (SMA) syndrome is a rare reason of small bowel obstruction (SBO). İt is a complicated sickness. We aim to analyze the diagnosis, clinical presentation, SMAS management and postoperative outcomes after laparoscopic duodenojejunostomy.

Should intraoperative nerve monitoring be used routinely in primary thyroid surgeries?

Objective: This study presents the effects of intraoperative nerve monitoring on RLN injuries in patients who underwent primary surgery for benign thyroid pathology.

Methods: We retrospectively evaluated the data of 273 patients who had primary thyroidectomy due to benign thyroid pathology between January 2012 and July 2017. The patients were classified into two groups.

Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography for biliary system parasites.

Objective: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography may be useful in the diagnosis and management of biliary system parasites.

Material And Methods: Investigators retrospectively evaluated patients with biliary system parasites who underwent endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography procedures over an eight-year period. We collected data regarding patient demographics, clinical features, and parasite type.

Topical folinic acid enhances wound healing in rat model.

Purpose: Folic acid is an essential vitamin participating in DNA synthesis and repair. Recently folic acid has been shown to stimulate DNA-repair capacity in dermal fibroblasts in response to injury. Thus, the present study aimed to investigate the effects of topical folinic acid, a 5-formyl derivative of tetrahydrofolic acid, on wound healing using rat wound model.

Evaluation of Patients with Cystic Echinococcosis.

Objective: Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is a globally prevalent zoonotic disease.

Methods: Demographic, clinical, laboratory, and follow-up data of patients between May 2009 and 2015 were retrospectively analyzed by screening data from a hospital automation system.

Results: A total of 238 (females, n=139 and males, n=99) patients with a mean age of 40.

Spontaneous postoperative choledochoduodenal fistula due to bile duct injury following laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

Introduction: Bile leak after cholecystectomy which is the frequency less than 2% is an important problem for patients. Some bile duct injuries occuring after laparoscopic cholecystectomy are the complex bile duct injuries and can cause bile leak and fistula.

Presentation Of Case: A 74-year-old woman has high output bile drainage from abdominal drain after laparoscopic cholecystectomy so an ERCP was performed.

Open Versus Laparoscopic Surgery for Rectal Cancer: Single-Center Results of 587 Cases.

Purpose: We aimed to compare the short-term and long-term results of laparoscopic and open rectal resections.

Methods: A total of 587 rectal cancer patients were included. The main measures were demographic data, duration of surgery, early postoperative results, pathologic data, and long-term follow-up.

An atypical cause of rapidly progressing breast lump with abscess formation: Pure squamous cell carcinoma of the breast.

Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is a rare type of breast malignancy and little is known about long-term outcome. In the present report, the clinical features, histopathologic findings and postoperative course of a patient with squamous cell carcinoma are described. We have treated a 47-years-old woman who admitted for right breast mass without any discharge, bleeding and pain.

The impact of combined interpretation of localization studies on image-guided surgical approaches for primary hyperparathyroidism.

Background: The impact of single and combined interpretations of ultrasonography and sestamibi scintigraphy to select the appropriate surgical approach in patients with primary hyperparathyroidism were evaluated retrospectively.

Methods: A total of 183 patients with primary hyperparathyroidism who were evaluated preoperatively using both ultrasonography and sestamibi scintigraphy were included in the study. The results of preoperative localization studies were correlated with intraoperative findings and postoperative histopathological results.

A rare condition: Ectopic liver tissue with its unique blood supply encountered during laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

Introduction: Developmental abnormalities of liver including ectopic liver tissue (ELT) are rare conditions. Few cases presenting ELT have been reported in literature till now. Even though the most common area seen is gallbladder, it is detected both abdominal and thoracic sites.

Results of the open surgery after endoscopic basket impaction during ERCP procedure.

Aim: To report the results of open surgery for patients with basket impaction during endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) procedure.

Methods: Basket impaction of either classical Dormia basket or mechanical lithotripter basket with an entrapped stone occurred in six patients. These patients were immediately operated for removal of stone(s) and impacted basket.

Bilateral elastofibroma dorsi: A case report.

Introduction: Elastofibroma dorsi(EFD) is slow-growing, benign, soft tissue tumor of unclear pathogenesis, typically located at the subscapular region of elderly people. It may be unilateral or bilateral. As it exhibits benign behavior, it should be surgically removed only in symptomatic patients.

The role of the laparoscopy on circumferential resection margin positivity in patients with rectal cancer: long-term outcomes at a single high-volume institution.

Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of laparoscopic rectal cancer surgery on circumferential resection margin (CRM) involvement.

Materials And Methods: The data from 579 consecutive patients who underwent laparoscopic or open resection of rectal cancer from October 2002 to August 2008 were analyzed retrospectively. The primary endpoint was CRM status.