The feasibility of falciformopexy in the repair of peptic ulcer perforation.

Background: Modified Graham omentopexy is the most commonly used operative technique in the repair of peptic ulcer perfo-ration (PUP); however, there is little data on falciformopexy in the literature. The aim is to investigate the feasibility of falciformopexy in the repair of PUP, comparing with modified Graham omentopexy.

Methods: Data of 471 patients who were operated for PUP were retrospectively analyzed.

Differentially regulated ADAMTS1, 8, 9, and 18 in pancreas adenocarcinoma.

Introduction: Despite recent diagnostic and therapeutic improvements, pancreas cancer remains one of the highly lethal cancers. The extracellular matrix (ECM) is a physiological barrier that limits the spread of cancer cells into surrounding tissues and distant organs. Disintegrin and metalloprotease with thrombospondin motifs (ADAMTS) is a family of 19 proteases, which is involved in various biological processes such as ECM remodelling and anti-angiogenesis.

Correlation between ischemia-modified albumin and Ranson score in acute pancreatitis.

Background: Although Ranson score is the most commonly used prognostic model in the severity of acute pancreatitis (AP), ischemia-modified albumin (IMA) has been reported as a novel biomarker of various ischemia-based diseases in recent years. The aim of the present study is to investigate the correlation between Ranson score and IMA in patients with AP.

Methods: Forty-three patients with AP were included in the study.

The outcomes of intestinal resection during debulking surgery for ovarian cancer.

Objective: To evaluate the clinical and surgical outcomes of intestinal resection during primary debulking surgery for ovarian cancer.

Material And Methods: This retrospective study was conducted at Zekai Tahir Burak Women's Health Training and Research Hospital between 2009 and 2013. The patients who underwent intestinal resection during debulking surgery for stage 3 ovarian cancer were included in the analysis.

The prognostic value of different node staging systems in patients with ≤15 lymph nodes following surgery for gastric adenocarcinoma.

Aim: Lymph node (LN) status is an important prognostic indicator in patients with gastric cancer (GC). Although American Joint Committee on Cancer/International Union against Cancer (AJCC/UICC) is the most widely used staging system, there is a challenge in predicting survival of patients when the number of total harvested LNs is ≤15. Our aim was to investigate the prognostic performances of seventh edition AJCC/UICC, lymph-node ratio (LNR), and log odds of metastatic lymph nodes (LODDS) on the overall survival (OS) of GC patients with ≤15 examined LNs after gastric resection.

Correlation between Ranson score and red cell distribution width in acute pancreatitis.

Background: Ranson's criteria are widely used to evaluate severity of acute pancreatitis (AP). Red blood cell distribution width (RDW) has been demonstrated to be useful marker to predict mortality in these patients. The aim of the present study was to investigate correlation between Ranson score and RDW in patients with AP.

Predictive factors of neoplastic gallbladder polyps: Outcomes of 278 patients.

Background/aims: Distinguishing between neoplastic and nonneoplastic gallbladder polyps (GBPs) in the preoperative workup is of great importance for appropriate treatment. The present study aimed to investigate the characteristics of GBPs and to determine potential predictive factors of neoplastic polyps.

Materials And Methods: The data of 278 patients who were confirmed to have GBPs through laparoscopic cholecystectomy were retrospectively analyzed.

Ischemia-modified albumin as a predictor of the severity of acute appendicitis.

Background: The early prediction of gangrenous/perforated appendicitis is of great importance for the surgical planning, further treatments, and predicting the course of disease. Ischemia-modified albumin (IMA) was previously reported as a biomarker of various ischemia-based diseases. Our aim is to determine the predictive value of serum IMA in the severity of acute appendicitis.

Use of fibrin glue in preventing pseudorecurrence after laparoscopic total extraperitoneal repair of large indirect inguinal hernia.

Purpose: Seroma is among the most common complications of laparoscopic total extraperitoneal (TEP) for especially large indirect inguinal hernia, and may be regarded as a recurrence by some patients. A potential area localized behind the mesh and extending from the inguinal cord into the scrotum may be one of the major etiological factors of this complication. Our aim is to describe a novel technique in preventing pseudorecurrence by using fibrin sealant to close that potential dead space.

Acquired Lymphangiectasia of the Breast After Breast Conserving Surgery.

Lymphangiectasia is characterized by vesicular dilation of lymphatic vessels and is generally a complication of radiotherapy or surgery of various malignant tumors such as breast and cervical cancers. Although it is not a precancerous disease, correct diagnosis is important to rule out Stewart-Treves syndrome which is defined as lymphangiosarcoma that develops in long-standing chronic postmastectomy lymphedema. Observation alone or many therapeutic options including cryosurgery, electrocauterization, sclerotherapy, and excision have been widely used in the management.

Combined procedure of cesarean delivery and preperitoneal mesh repair for inguinal hernia: An initial experience.

Background: Combined surgery for cesarean delivery and preperitoneal mesh repair for inguinal hernia has not been previously reported.

Objectives: Our aim was to describe the method and to present the results of this simultaneous surgery through a single incision.

Methods: From 2012 to 2014, 15 patients underwent cesarean delivery combined with preperitoneal mesh repair for inguinal hernia.

Clinical, diagnostic and therapeutic management of patients with breast tuberculosis: Analysis of 46 Cases.

Breast tuberculosis is a rare form of extrapulmonary tubercular infection. Our aim is to highlight the nonspecific clinical presentations, diagnostic difficulties and therapeutic approaches of mammarian tuberculosis. Forty-six patients diagnosed with breast tuberculosis between 2005 and 2015 were reviewed retrospectively.

Evaluation of Breast Cancer Knowledge and Awareness Among Hospital Staff in a Women Heath Hospital in Turkey.

The purpose of this study was to examine breast cancer prevention knowledge, beliefs, and information sources among people which are employed in healthcare system including nurses and hospital staff. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among hospital staff of the largest women health hospital in Turkey. Self-administered questionnaires were delivered to participants.

Phyllodes Tumor of the Breast: Analysis of 48 Patients.

Objective: Phyllodes tumor (PT) is a rare biphasic breast neoplasm that accounts for less than 1% of all breast tumors. The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinicopathologic features, diagnostic difficulties, and therapeutic outcomes of patients with PT.

Materials And Methods: A total of 48 female patients who underwent surgery for PT were included in the study.

Can mastalgia be another somatic symptom in fibromyalgia syndrome?

Objective: The purposes of this study were to determine the coexistence of mastalgia and fibromyalgia, to investigate the effects of this combination on pain patterns, and to discuss the status of breast pain in the diagnostic algorithm of fibromyalgia syndrome.

Methods: Sixty-one female patients reporting breast pain during the last three months and 53 female patients diagnosed with fibromyalgia syndrome were enrolled in this study. The Breast Pain Questionnaire was administered to all participants in the mastalgia group and to those in the fibromyalgia syndrome group who had experienced mastalgia during the past three months.

A rare case of Spigelian hernia combined with direct and indirect inguinal hernias.

Spigelian hernia is a rare type of ventral hernias with nonspecific symptoms and signs. Therefore, its diagnosis is often difficult and requires more clinical attention. Although intermittent abdominal swelling and pain are the main symptoms, Spigelian hernias can be sometimes asymptomatic and are discovered incidentally at the operation.

Docetaxel-induced Scleroderma in A Breast Cancer Patient: A Case Report.

Paclitaxel and docetaxel are antineoplastic drugs derived from the yew tree, Taxus brevifolia. They are the members of the taxane family and act by inhibiting mitotic activity due to the suppression of microtubule depolymerization. They are used in the treatment of ovarian cancer, breast cancer, gastric cancer, small cell lung cancer, and head and neck cancer.

Four mucinous cystadenoma of the appendix treated by different approaches.

Appendiceal mucocele is a rare clinical entity characterized by dilatation of the appendiceal lumen due to abnormal mucinous secretion. It may be of inflammatory or tumoral origin. It may occur as a result of mucoceles, mucosal hyperplasia, mucinous cystadenoma or mucinous cystadenocarcinoma.