Coexistence of Papillary Thyroid Cancer and Primary Hyperparathyroidism: Report of Five Cases.

Coincidence of primary hyperparathyroidism and thyroid nodules is quite frequent. This is challenging for clinical diagnosis and treatment. We reviewed the records of patients who underwent surgery for primary hyperparathyroidism.

Extremely rare presentation of an omphalomesenteric cyst in a 61-year-old patient.

The umbilicus is remaining scar tissue from the umbilical cord in the fetus. If the omphalomesenteric duct in the umbilicus is not properly closed, an ileal-umbilical fistula, sinus formation, cysts, or, most commonly, Meckel's diverticulum can develop. The others are very rare and mostly occur in the pediatric population.

Experience and knowledge level of female health care professionals in Samsun province regarding puerperal mastitis.

Objective: Inappropriate or insufficient knowledge of health care professionals about puerperal mastitis can lead mothers to premature weaning, as well as the lack of education on proper breastfeeding. However, the importance of education regarding puerperal mastitis seems to be underestimated.

Material And Methods: From July to August 2014, 317 female health care professionals were surveyed in Samsun, Turkey.

Prospective randomized trial of mesh fixation with absorbable versus nonabsorbable tacker in laparoscopic ventral incisional hernia repair.

The aim of this prospective randomized trial was to compare 2 main fixation devices in regard to pain and recurrence in laparoscopic ventral incisional hernia repair (LVIHR). A total of 51 patients were evaluated in this study (n = 25, nonabsorbable tack (NAT) and n = 26, absorbable tack (AT) groups). A visual analogue scale (VAS) was performed on both groups preoperatively and on the postoperative (PO) first day, second week, and sixth month.

Traumatic rupture of a splenic cyst hydatid.

Introduction: Hydatid cyst (HC) can be observed in all parts of the body, splenic involvement represents 5% of all cases. Many ruptured HC's cases of a primary organ have been reported in the literature. However, only several splenic HC rupture has reported.

Laboratory Risk Indicators for Necrotizing Fasciitis and Associations with Mortality.

Objectives: Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is rare but life threatening soft tissue infection characterized by a necrotizing process of the subcutaneous tissues and fascial planes. The Laboratory Risk Indicator for Necrotizing Fasciitis (LRINEC) score has been verified as a useful diagnostic tool for detecting necrotizing fasciitis. A certain LRINEC score might also be associated with mortality.

Is a drain required after laparoscopic cholecystectomy?

Objective: Whether drains should be routinely used after laparoscopic cholecystectomy is still debated. We aimed to retrospectively evaluate the benefits of drain use after laparoscopic cholecystectomy for non-acute and non-inflamed gallbladders.

Materials And Methods: Two hundred and fifty patients (mean age, 47±13.

A comparison of nonabsorbable polymeric clips and endoloop ligatures for the closure of the appendicular stump in laparoscopic appendectomy: a prospective, randomized study.

The aim of this prospective randomized trial was to evaluate the clinical outcomes of hem-o-lok ligation system in laparoscopic appendix stump closure by comparing the endoloop ligature. A total of 53 patients were evaluated in this study (n=26 and 27 for hem-o-lok and endoloop groups, respectively). The mean operation time were shorter in hem-o-lok group than endoloop group (64.

A rare inguinal mass: Round ligament leiomyoma.

Introduction: Leiomyoma of the round ligament is a rare condition and usually appears like an inguinal hernia.

Presentation Of Case: We report a case of a 40 year-old women found to have an inguinal mass which it was finally diagnosed as leiomyoma. The patient was admitted to our hospital with a history of painless groin mass.

Synergistic effect of multiple predisposing risk factors on the development of bezoars.

Aim: To describe the clinical characteristics of patients with gastric or intestinal bezoars recently treated in our hospital.

Methods: In this study, a retrospective chart review of consecutive patients with gastrointestinal bezoars, who were treated at the Samsun Education and Research Hospital between January 2006 and March 2011, was conducted. Data on demographic characteristics, clinical presentation, history of risk factors, diagnostic procedures, localization of bezoars, treatment interventions, and postoperative morbidity and mortality rates were collected and evaluated.

Gd-BOPTA-enhanced MR cholangiography findings in gall bladder perforation.

Gall bladder perforation is a rare condition which is associated with significant mortality and morbidity. Here, we report a case of spontaneous gall bladder perforation following acute calculous cholecystitis with pericholecystic abscess identified on Gd-BOPTA-enhanced MR cholangiography (MRC) prior to laparoscopic surgery. The gall bladder perforation was confirmed via surgery with unremarkable recovery.

A novel material in seton treatment of fistula-in-ano.

Fistula-in-ano is a common surgical problem. Various materials have been used to perform the seton technique in the treatment of fistula-in-ano. In this study, a novel material, a self-locking cable tie, was used regardless of the fistula type.

Should the thyroid bed be drained after thyroidectomy?

Background: Although routine drainage of the thyroidectomy bed is not an evidenced-based practice, most surgeons still employ routine drainage with an effort to monitor postoperative bleeding. The aim of this study is present our experience on draining and not draining the thyroidectomy bed.

Materials And Methods: Records of 1,066 patients who underwent thyroid surgery were evaluated retrospectively.

Is routine cavity drainage necessary in Karydakis flap operation? A prospective, randomized trial.

Purpose: Different surgical techniques for pilonidal disease have been described in the literature. In this study our aim was to evaluate the influence of routine cavity drainage in the Karydakis flap technique.

Methods: Fifty patients with pilonidal sinus who underwent the Karydakis flap operation were evaluated prospectively.

Retroperitoneal abscess as a late complication following laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

Background: Gallstone spillage during laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a relatively common occurrence. These intraperitoneal gallstones are considered to be harmless. Rarely, they may give rise to complications.