A rare case of axillary Schwannoma.

Schwannoma, neurilemmoma, is well capsulated, slowly growing tumor originating from benign neoplastic Schwann cells of the peripheral nerve sheath. Due to its rarity and complex anatomical location they can pose the misdiagnosis at clinical evaluation. A total surgical excision with a safety margin was performed for 63 year-old male with the complaints of painless lump at the axillary region for 4 months and the diagnosis of axillary Schwannoma confirmed by the histopathological examination and immunohistochemistry.

Segmental epidural anesthesia for percutaneous kyphoplasty:comparison with general anesthesia.

Background/aim: This is a feasibility study evaluating whether segmental epidural anesthesia is an alternative anesthetic approach to general anesthesia for percutaneous kyphoplasty.

Materials And Methods: After ethics committee approval was obtained, 52 ASA class I-III patients scheduled for elective, single-level percutaneous kyphoplasty were recruited. The patients were divided into two equal groups.

In vitro antimicrobial activity of commonly used vasoactive drugs.

Study Objective: Microbial contamination during preparation of the infusion drugs is an important issue in intensive care units. Objective of this study was to investigate in vitro antimicrobial properties of commonly used vasoactive drugs.

Design: Prospective study.

The association between thenar eminence and I-gel™ dimensions in paediatric patients.

Objectives: A practical anatomic landmark may be helpful to perform the appropriate size of the airway devices easily in paediatric patients. The aim of this study was to investigate the association between thenar eminence and I-gel dimensions in children.

Methods: After Institutional Ethics Committee approval, two hundred and seventy ASA Class I-II patients between 0 and 12 years old, who were scheduled for elective procedures under general anaesthesia not requiring tracheal intubation, were recruited to the study.

[The association between thenar eminence and I-gel™ dimensions in paediatric patients].

Objectives: A practical anatomic landmark may be helpful to perform the appropriate size of the airway devices easily in paediatric patients. The aim of this study was to investigate the association between thenar eminence and I-gel dimensions in children.

Methods: After Institutional Ethics Committee approval, two hundred and seventy ASA Class I-II patients between 0 and 12 years old, who were scheduled for elective procedures under general anaesthesia not requiring tracheal intubation, were recruited to the study.

Effect of topical administration of tramadol on corneal wound healing in rats.

In this study, we aimed to investigate the effects of topical tramadol administration on corneal wound healing, and examine ophthalmic structures and intraocular pressure 7 days after tramadol administration. The experiments were conducted on eight male Wistar rats (250-300 g). After ophthalmic examination, epithelial cell layers in the central cornea were wounded.