Evaluation of the left venticular systolic function with the measurement of global longitudinal strain by Speckle tracking echocardiography in anaphylaxis.

Background: It is not known how cardiac functions are affected during anaphylaxis.

Objective: Our aim was to measure the cardiac functions shortly after an anaphylaxis attack using a new technique that detects subclinical left ventricular dysfunction.

Methods: Patients in our hospital who experienced anaphylaxis and urticaria (control group) due to any cause were included in the study.

The relationship between the phosphate and structural carbonate fractionation of fallow deer bioapatite in tooth enamel.

Rationale: The species-specific relationship between phosphate (δ O values) and structural carbonate (δ O values) oxygen isotope ratios has been established for several modern and fossil animal species but until now it has not been investigated in European fallow deer (Dama dama dama). This study describes the relationship between phosphate and structural carbonate bioapatite in tooth enamel of extant fallow deer, which will help us further understand the species' unique environmental and cultural history.

Methods: The oxygen isotope composition of phosphate (δ O value) and structural carbonate (δ O value) of hydroxylapatite was determined in 51 modern fallow deer tooth enamel samples from across Europe and West Asia.

Pneumococcal colonization among tracheostomy tube dependent children.

Streptococcus pneumoniae colonization is a precursor to pneumococcal disease. Although children with a tracheostomy have an increased risk of pneumococcal pneumonia, the pneumococci colonizing their lower airways remain largely uncharacterized. We sought to compare lower respiratory tract isolates colonizing tracheostomy patients and a convenience sample of isolates from individuals intubated for acute conditions.

Comparison of Oral Sodium Bicarbonate and Solifenacin Treatment in Female Overactive Bladder Patients With Acidic Urine pH.

Objective: In this study, we planned to compare the effects of oral sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) and anticholinergic (solifenacin) treatments in women with overactive bladder (OAB) and acidic urine pH values (<6).

Methods: According to the referral order of OAB patients, 8 g/d oral NaHCO3 (group 1) or 5 mg/d solifenacin succinate (group 2) was given to the patients. Both treatment regimens were applied one at a time for 12 weeks in total.

Magnetically controlled growing rod in 13 patients with early-onset scoliosis and spinal improvement.

Objective: The aim of this study was to examine the use of magnetically controlled growing rods as a method of providing spinal improvement while preventing thoracic insufficiency in patients with early-onset scoliosis (EOS).

Methods: Of a total of 13 patients, 4 patients underwent a dual magnetic rod implantation, while 9 patients had a single magnetic rod procedure. The study group comprised 12 (93%) female and 1 (7%) male patients.

The comparison of the results after spinal fusion with or without iliac screw insertion in the treatment of neuromuscular scoliosis.

Introduction: Neuromuscular scoliosis leads to a wide range of spinal disorders which disturb the musculoskeletal system. The aim of this study is to compare the clinical and radiological results of posterior spinal fusion with and without extending the instrumentation to iliac bones in treatment of neuromuscular scoliosis.

Methods: Medical records and radiographies of 36 patients with neuromuscular scoliosis who underwent posterior instrumentation between 2011 and 2015 were reviewed.

Prevalence of Nasopharyngeal Carriage, Serotype Distribution, and Antimicrobial Resistance of Streptococcus pneumoniae among Children with Chronic Diseases.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of nasopharyngeal (NP) carriage and the serotype distribution and antimicrobial resistance of Streptococcus pneumoniae in children with chronic diseases, which predisposes them to invasive pneumococcal disease in comparison with that in healthy children. A cross-sectional prevalence study was performed between February 2015 and February 2016 in Istanbul, Turkey. We enrolled 1,024 children with chronic diseases and 394 healthy children aged 0-18 years.

The Treatment of Cleidocranial Dysostosis (Scheuthauer-Marie-Sainton Syndrome), a Rare Form of Skeletal Dysplasia, Accompanied by Spinal Deformities: A Review of the Literature and Two Case Reports.

Cleidocranial dysostosis is a skeletal dysplasia inherited in an autosomal dominant manner and may lead to complications such as scoliosis and kyphosis, concurrent with various orthopedic involvements. Since concurrent spinal deformities are of progressive nature, surgical treatment may be necessary. In addition to other orthopedic problems, possible accompanying complications such as atlanto-axial subluxation, myelopathy, syringomyelia, congenital spine deformities, spondylosis, and spondylolisthesis should be kept in mind while planning for the treatment of scoliosis and kyphosis.

Evaluation of the Tp-Te interval, Tp-Te/QTc ratio, and QT dispersion in patients with Turner syndrome.

Objective: To evaluate ventricular repolarization parameters using the interval from the peak to the end of the T wave (Tp-Te), together with QT and corrected QT (QTc) intervals, QT dispersion (QTd), and Tp-Te/QTc ratio in patients with Turner syndrome (pwTS) and to compare the results with those from healthy controls.

Methods: In total, 38 patients previously diagnosed with Turner syndrome (TS) and 35 healthy girls (controls) were included in our cross-sectional study. Twelve-lead electrocardiography (ECG) and echocardiography after a 30-min rest were performed.

DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF RETAINED WOODEN FOREIGN BODIES IN THE EXTREMITIES USING ULTRASOUND.

Objective: This study investigates ultrasonography as an effective tool for localizing and measuring the depth and size of wooden foreign bodies to perform less invasive and easier surgery without the need for any additional radiological techniques.

Methods: Fifteen patients were operated to remove foreign bodies in the extremities in 2016. The side of the affected extremity, the material, size, and location of the foreign body and time of admission after injury were noted, along with CRP, WBC, and erythrocyte sedimentation rate; length of incision, surgery duration, and complications were evaluated.

Assessment of increased risk of arrhythmia in advanced age pregnancies.

Background And Objective: Cardiovascular deaths usually occur in older pregnancies and arrhythmia is the third most common cause. Our study aimed to determine whether the risk of arrhythmia increases in pregnancy with advanced age.

Methods: In total, 280 pregnant women, of whom 98 were of advanced age and 182 were under 35 years of age were included in the study.

Effects of hypothermia on lung inflammation in a rat model of meconium aspiration syndrome.

Purpose: To evaluate the effects of hypothermia treatment on meconium-induced inflammation.

Methods: Fifteen rats were instilled with human meconium (MEC, 1.5 mL/kg, 65 mg/mL) intratracheally and ventilated for 3 hours.

Antibiotic release and antibacterial efficacy in cement spacers and cement beads impregnated with different techniques: In vitro study.

Objectives: This study aims to compare the antibiotic release and biological effectiveness of bead type and articulating spacers of different cement types with antibiotics added at alternative phases of cement preparation.

Materials And Methods: Four gram vancomycin was added into two types of antibiotic-free cement (Simplex®, Biomet®) with similar viscosity and also gentamycin-containing cement (Refobacin®). Prepared specimens were used to create cement beads and articulating hip spacers, making a total of six different groups.

Type I cardiorenal syndrome in patients with acutely decompensated heart failure: the importance of new renal biomarkers.

Objective: Type 1 cardiorenal syndrome (CRS) is an acute renal failure in patients with acute decompensated heart failure with an incidence of 24% to 45%. The aim of our study was to investigate the significance of new renal biomarkers to predict type 1 CRS.

Patients And Methods: The study included 111 patients with acute decompensated heart failure diagnosed at the Istanbul Medical Faculty Emergency Department between 2014 and 2016, and 24 healthy volunteers.

Comparison of hemiarthroplasty and total hip arthroplasty in elderly patients with displaced femoral neck fractures.

Objective This study was performed to compare the clinical and radiological outcomes of displaced femoral neck fractures (FNFs) treated with either hemiarthroplasty or total hip arthroplasty (THA) in elderly patients. Morbidity and mortality were also evaluated. Methods Twenty-two patients who underwent hemiarthroplasty and 16 patients who underwent THA for treatment of Garden type 3-4 FNFs from 2012 to 2015 were enrolled in this study.

Tibial Tuberosity-Trochlear Groove Distance Shows no Change in Patients with or Without Knee Osteoarthritis.

Objective: The primary aim of this study is to compare tibial tuberosity-trochlear groove (TTTG) distance in patients with or without knee osteoarthritis. Additionally, the variability of tibial tubercle according to trochlear groove was evaluated.

Materials And Methods: In this retrospective cohort study, TTTG distance was measured with two different methods on magnetic resonance (MR) images.

Both experimental hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism increase cardiac irisin levels in rats.

Irisin is a newly discovered myokine and adipokine that increases total body energy expenditure. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of experimental hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism on the levels of irisin in heart tissue in rats. The study was performed on the 40 male Sprague-Dawley rats.

The complications after open hip dislocation in hip surgery.

Our purpose is to evaluate the complications of open hip dislocation, which is used as a helpful technique in hip surgery. We have retrospectively reviewed 45 hips of 44 cases who applied open hip dislocation with various indications in our institute between the years 2006-2013. There were 27 males and 17 females whose mean age was 31,9 (range, 11-58) years with mean follow-up time of 56,9 months (range, 13-106).

The effect of distraction-based growth-friendly spinal instrumentation on growth in early-onset scoliosis.

The present study assessed the advantages and disadvantages of growth-friendly spinal instrumentation surgery for early-onset scoliosis in 17 patients who underwent this surgery with a minimum 2-year follow-up. The mean number of lengthening procedures was three, initial age at which surgery was performed was 108.1 ± 30.

A rare cause of non-discogenic sciatica; musculus gemellus inferior: A case report.

Herein, we report a 51-year-old female with complaint of right sciatica. According to physical examination, the etiology was suspected as piriformis syndrome. Therefore, piriformis injection was administered and piriformis stretching exercises were recommended.

Tuba-ovarian auto-amputation caused by ovarian teratoma in an adolescent girl.

Atıcı A, Yılmaz E, Karaman A, Apaydın S, Afşarlar ÇE. Tuba-ovarian auto-amputation caused by ovarian teratoma in an adolescent girl. Turk J Pediatr 2017; 59: 90-92.