Exploring chest wall deformities in childhood and adolescence: insights from a case-control study.

Background: Chest wall deformities, though relatively uncommon in childhood and adolescence, significantly affect aesthetic perception and can impact cardiac and respiratory function. This study aims to compare individuals with pectus deformities to a healthy control group, shedding light on the condition's etiology and prognosis.

Method: Conducted as a case-control study between 2020 and 2022, the research included a case group of 71 patients with pectus excavatum or pectus carinatum who were followed up at the Pediatric Cardiology outpatient clinic.

Comparison of endoscopic and microscopic stapedotomy in the same patients: a prospective randomized controlled trial.

Purpose: This study aimed to conduct a comparative analysis of audiological and postoperative clinical outcomes between the endoscopic and microscopic stapedotomy approaches.

Methods: This study employed a randomized, controlled design. Twenty-seven patients with bilateral otosclerosis underwent stapedotomy in both ears, with randomized allocation of the surgical technique (endoscopic vs.

Exploring Terebinth Cross-Sensitivity in Individuals with Pistachio Sensitivity.

Introduction: Terebinth (Pistacia terebinthus) belongs to the same botanical family as pistachio (Pistacia vera) and cashew (Anacardium occidentale). Although it is known that there is cross-sensitivity between pistachio and cashew, the cross-sensitivity of terebinth with pistachio or cashew has not been investigated. The objective of our study was to evaluate the sensitivity to terebinth in children with pistachio sensitivity.

Recognizing cardiac murmurs in childhood: a survey of physicians' approaches and knowledge levels.

Objective: This study aimed to assess physicians' approach to cardiac murmurs and their level of knowledge about this sign, which is a crucial finding in childhood cardiac anomalies.

Methods: The study intended to include all family physicians in the Adıyaman province of Turkey, but ultimately 150 out of 210 physicians participated and was completed with a percentage response rate of 71%. Participants were asked about their approach to cardiac murmurs, answered knowledge questions, and completed a questionnaire on demographic characteristics.

Is There a Relationship Between Metabolic Equivalence and the SYNTAX Score as Strong Prognostic Markers?

Objective: The metabolic equivalent (MET) and Synergy between Percutaneous Coronary Intervention with TAXUS and Cardiac Surgery (SYNTAX) score are two parameters with known cardiovascular prognostic significance. In this study, we aimed to investigate the direct relationship between MET and SYNTAX score in patients with chronic coronary syndrome (CCS).

Method: This retrospective study included 200 patients over 18 years of age who underwent coronary angiography and had a positive exercise electrocardiography test result.

An evaluation of childhood carbon monoxide intoxications in a rural area using the Beaufort wind scale.

Climatic changes are known to affect CO intoxications. The purpose of this study was to examine childhood CO intoxications with the Beaufort wind scale (BWS) classification of wind speeds. The demographic data (age and sex) and information concerning the hour, day, and month of presentation to the emergency department for cases diagnosed with CO intoxication over a 7-year period between 2015 and 2021 in the pediatric emergency department of a tertiary training and research hospital in a rural area were examined.

Could serum ACE2 levels predict infarct size in acute phase of ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction: a comparative study with classical biomarkers.

Objective: Serum ACE2 level in the acute phase of ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction may be an indicator of heart failure, however, limited studies have reported conflicting results. Therefore, in our study, we aimed to evaluate the relationship between serum ACE2 level and infarct size in the acute phase of ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction and compare the predictive value of ACE2 level with classical biomarkers.

Patients And Methods: Sixty-six patients after the primary percutaneous coronary intervention were included in the study.

Intraoperative evaluation of testicular vascularization and perfusion in rat testicles with indocyanine green (ICG)/near-infrared (NIR) fluorescent imaging after torsion-detorsion and reperfusion.

Introduction: The aim of this study was to evaluate testicular perfusion and vascularization with intraoperative ICG/NIR imaging in a testicular ischemia-reperfusion model and to investigate the effects of ICG on testicular tissue.

Materials And Methods: 24 male rats were divided into four groups. In the ICG group, only ICG was given and images of the testicles were recorded with NIR camera.

Primary closure of superior partial sternal cleft in a 2-month-old girl: case report.

Background: Sternal cleft is a quite rare malformation. It is seen 1 out of 100,000 live births and makes up less than 1% of all chest wall deformities, seen more often among females. The deformity can be partial or complete.

Could increased expression of aquaporin-1 be an etiological cause in childhood noncommunicating hydroceles that do not regress spontaneously?

Background: Aquaporins are membrane water channel proteins that are expressed in the epithelium and endothelium. Their primary function is to control the flow of water in the membranes of the cells.

Objective: In this study, we investigated whether there is increased expression of aquaporin-1 in the tunica vaginalis of hydrocele patients in childhood that do not regress spontaneously an whether it has an effect on the etiology of hydrocele.

Tubularized Reconstructed Plate Urethroplasty: An Alternative Technique for Distal Hypospadias Repair.

Objective: To report current results of a new surgical technique, tubularized reconstructed plate urethroplasty (TRPU) in distal hypospadias repair which allows the tubularization of urethral plate without incision or grafting.

Methods: This study is a prospective single surgeon series. Between January 2019 and March 2020, total of 158 patients underwent hypospadias repair, and 29 selected patients had TRPU procedure.

Protective effect of famotidine on ischemia-reperfusion injury following testicular torsion in rats.

Introduction: In testicular torsion, testicular blood flow is impaired, resulting in ischemic changes. Torsion must be corrected urgently with surgical treatment. Detorsioning and restoration of blood supply to the testis cause reperfusion injury.

The relationship between obstructive sleep apnea syndrome and obesity: A new perspective on the pathogenesis in terms of organ crosstalk.

Introduction: Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is a common disorder that has a major impact on public health. The connection between OSAS and obesity is very complex and likely represents an interaction between biological and lifestyle factors. Oxidative stress, inflammation and metabolic dysregulation are both actors involved in the pathogenesis of OSAS and obesity.

Successful outcomes in laparoscopic pyeloplasty using knotless self-anchoring barbed suture in children.

Introduction: Laparoscopic pyeloplasty for ureteropelvic junction obstruction in children has gained increasing importance over the last decade. Intracorporeal knot tying still remains a technical challenge for the surgeon. Self-anchoring suture incorporates a new concept for tissue approximation and reduces intracorporeal knot tying problems.

Carotid intima-media thickness in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and survival: A multicenter prospective study.

Introduction: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is associated with increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) is a noninvasive method assessing atherosclerosis.

Objective: It was aimed to determine relationship and survival between COPD and CIMT.

The importance of clinical approach in aggravated sexual abuse: Case report.

The reported rate of sex crimes, some of the most severe acts of violence that can be perpetrated against an individual, is increasing across all societies, regardless of gender or age of the victim. Sexual abuse has been defined, in part, as the involvement of a child in sexual activity for which they are incapable of giving consent, that they cannot fully comprehend, or for which they are developmentally immature. Molestation of the anorectal region is frequently encountered when the victim of sexual abuse is a male child.

Smooth muscle cell differentiation from rabbit amniotic cells.

Amniotic fluid (AF) is the liquid layer that provides mechanical support and allows movement of the fetus during embryogenesis. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), which have differentiation capacity, are also found in AF-derived cells at a low ratio. Smooth muscle cells (SMCs) play an important role in organ function and are frequently used in tissue engineering.

Correction to: Impaired coronary blood flow may be related to elevated homocysteine levels in patients with metabolic syndrome.

Correction to: Wien Klin Wochenschr 2015 https://doi.org/10.1007/s00508-015-0854-z The original version of this article unfortunately contained a mistake.

The value of acute phase reactants and LightCycler® SeptiFast test in the diagnosis of bacterial and viral infections in pediatric patients.

Introduction: This study was performed to investigate the value of acute phase reactants and LightCycler® SeptiFast test to differentiate bacterial and viral infections.

Population And Methods: Children with fever were enrolled to this prospective study. Peripheral white blood cell (WBC), C-reactive protein (CRP) and procalcitonin (PCT) were studied from all patients on day 1, 3 and 7.

The Effect of Tunica Albuginea Incision on Testicular Tissue After Detorsion in the Experimental Model of Testicular Torsion.

Purpose: Testis torsion is a surgical emergency, and sometimes we cannot sufficiently prevent injury even surgical detorsion of the testis is performed in the appropriate time period due to some reasons such as tissue edema. In this experimental study, we investigated the effect of tunica albuginea incision (TAI) on testicular torsion-detorsion model (TDM).

Materials And Methods: Twenty four male rats were used.

Drug exposure in early pregnancy might be related to the effects of increased maternal progesterone in implantation period.

Aim: This short communication aims to evaluate the relation in between drug exposure time and early pregnancy regarding gestational weeks.

Methods: The study covers the referrals made to the Department of Pharmacology for a teratogenic consultation in a 3-year period. From the recordings of pregnant women, the last menstrual period and the starting date of medication were used to determine the time of prescription with regard to gestational weeks.

Schwannoma Localized Retroperitoneally in a 14-Year-Old Boy.

Schwannomas usually occur in adults being between the second and fifth decades, and such neoplasms are extremely rare in a pediatric population. In addition, they are not normally found in the retroperitoneal region. Here, we present a pediatric case of a retroperitoneal schwannoma in an adrenal location where the tumor was not able to be preoperatively differentiated from other benign or malign adrenal gland tumors.

Diurnal characteristics of heart rate variability in patients with sarcoidosis.

Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate autonomic nervous system function by measuring heart rate variability (HRV) in patients with sarcoidosis without known cardiac manifestations.

Patients And Methods: The study comprised 61 participants, including 31 patients with sarcoidosis without known cardiac manifestations and 30 healthy volunteers. All participants underwent echocardiographic examination, 12-channel electrocardiography (ECG), and 24-h Holter monitoring.

Effect of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy on IL-23 in patients with obstructive sleep apnea.

Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is a common sleep disorder characterized by repeated episodes of apnea and hypopnea during sleep. Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the most effective method for treating OSAS and alleviating the patients' symptoms. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of 3-month CPAP therapy on serum levels of IL-23 in patients with OSAS.