Can the Modified Systemic Inflammation Score Predict Complicated Appendicitis?

Objective: To differentiate between complicated and uncomplicated acute appendicitis using the modified systemic inflammation score (mSIS) preoperatively.

Study Design: Observational study. Place and Duration of the Study: The Emergency Surgery Service of General Surgery Clinic of Ankara Bilkent City Hospital, Turkey, between 2021 and 2022.

A new, simple marker for predicting complicated appendicitis in patients with normal white blood cell count indicator; LUC.

Background: The aim of this study was to investigate the ability of a new marker that could be easily obtained to differentiate between complicated and uncomplicated appendicitis in a patients with a white blood cell (WBC) count within the normal range.

Methods: The patients who underwent surgery with histopathologically proven acute appendicitis (AA) between January 2021 and October 2022 were evaluated retrospectively. Patients were classified into two groups as uncomplicated and complicated appendicitis, based on the surgical and histopathological findings.

Bilaterally parallel elliptic flap versus Karydakis flap in primary pilonidal sinus disease: a randomized controlled trial.

Purpose: Pilonidal sinus disease is a disease that especially affects the young population and causes loss of workforce. Although many treatment methods have been defined, there is still no "gold standard" treatment method. Our objective was to evaluate the postoperative results of bilateral parallel elliptical flap and Karydakis flap in the surgical treatment of pilonidal sinus.

Applying a Silver-containing Dressing to the Incision Site and Its Effect on the Development of Surgical Site Infection After Ostomy Closure: A Prospective Randomized Clinical Pilot Study.

Background: Surgical site infections (SSIs) can occur after colorectal surgery. Ionic silver has been used to prevent the development of SSIs. New-generation dressings, defined as total occlusive ionic silver-containing dressings, have been shown to reduce bacterial colonization in SSIs.

Management of burns during coronavirus disease pandemic: Single center experience and outcomes.

Background: Prolonged stays and multiple operations in burn management increase the risk of transmission. We would like to discuss our experience in hospitalized burn patients with Coronavirus disease (covid-19) infection.

Methods: In-patient burns with confirmed COVID-19 infection were studied.

Acute Appendicitis During Pregnancy: A Case Series of 42 Pregnant Women.

Introduction It is difficult to diagnose the symptoms of acute appendicitis in pregnant women due to its similarities with pregnancy physiology. In this study, we examined the diagnostic value of laboratory parameters in the diagnosis of acute appendicitis in pregnant women. Material and methods Forty-two patients who underwent appendectomy during pregnancy were evaluated.

Awareness and wound assesment decrease surgical site infections.

Objectives: Various surveillance methods have been described for surveillance of surgical site infections (SSI). The aim of this study was to examine prac- ticality of SSI risk assessment methods (SENIC and NNIS) with a postoperative wound monitoring scale (ASEPSIS) as an outcome assessment measure and evaluation of the contribution of wound assesment to the reduction of wound infection.

Material And Methods: Patients were followed with a prospective data chart through four year.

Predictive Efficacy of Delta Neutrophil Index in Diagnosis of Acute and Complicated Appendicitis.

Background The delta neutrophil index has been accepted as an inflammatory marker, especially in sepsis. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the delta neutrophil index in predicting acute and complicated appendicitis. Methods Patients aged 18 years and over who underwent appendectomy were reviewed.

Is It Necessary to Perform a Histopathological Examination of Pilonidal Sinus Excision Material?

Background: Although pilonidal sinus disease is common, development of associated malignancy is very rare. After surgical treatment, most surgeons send the excision material for a histopathological examination. The aim of this study was to examine whether it is necessary to routinely send the pilonidal sinus surgical excision material for this examination.

Efficacy of bilirubin values in diagnosing acute appendicitis in patients with normal white blood cell count and predicting complicated appendicitis.

Background: Laboratory parameters have important diagnostic value in the evaluation of acute appendicitis. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of bilirubin values in predicting acute and complicated appendicitis in patients with leukocyte values in the normal reference range.

Methods: This study included 200 patients aged 18 and over who underwent appendectomy with leukocyte values within the normal reference range.

Efficacy of the delta neutrophil index in predicting 30-day mortality in COVID-19 patients requiring intensive care.

Objectives: Coronavirus-19 is a rapidly progressing disease that can result in mortality. We aimed to evaluate the efficacy of the delta neutrophil index in predicting mortality in intensive care patients diagnosed with Coronavirus-19.

Materials And Methods: Patients with a positive polymerase chain reaction test and/or computed tomography findings compatible with the disease were included in the study.

Timing of Surgery for Spinal Fractures Associated with Systemic Trauma: A Need for a Strategic and Systemic Approach.

Aim: An underestimated evaluation of systemic organs in cases with spinal fractures might jeopardize the intervention for treatment and future complications with an increased morbidity and mortality are almost warranted. In the present study, a retrospective analysis of spinal fracture cases associated with systemic trauma was performed to assess surgical success.

Material And Methods: A retrospective analysis of patients with thoracolumbar fractures who were admitted to the emergency unit between September 2012 and September 2014 was used for the study.

Impact of Laboratory Test Use Strategies in a Turkish Hospital.

Objectives: Eliminating unnecessary laboratory tests is a good way to reduce costs while maintain patient safety. The aim of this study was to define and process strategies to rationalize laboratory use in Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital (ANH) and calculate potential savings in costs.

Methods: A collaborative plan was defined by hospital managers; joint meetings with ANHTA and laboratory professors were set; the joint committee invited relevant staff for input, and a laboratory efficiency committee was created.

Factors influencing cost, length of hospital stay and mortality in colorectal cancer.

Purpose: Colorectal cancers (CRCs) are the most common cancers in the world after lung and prostate cancer in men and breast and lung cancer in women, and usually occur in the recto-sigmoid region. There are many factors that affect their morbidity and mortality. Some markers have been evaluated to predict disease prognosis.

Tamoxifen citrate: a glimmer of hope for silicosis.

Background: Inhalation of crystalline silica nanoparticles causes pulmonary damage resulting in progressive lung fibrosis. Currently, there is no effective treatment for silicosis. Tamoxifen citrate is a selective estrogen receptor modulator, which is one of the adjuvant treatment choices for breast cancer.

Analysis and injury paterns of walnut tree falls in central anatolia of turkey.

Introduction: Falls are the second most common cause of injury-associated mortality worldwide. This study aimed to analysis the injuries caused by falls from walnut tree and assess their mortality and morbidity risk.

Methods: This is a retrospective hospital-based study of patients presenting to emergency department (ED) of Ahi Evran Univercity between September and October 2012.

Protective role of heparin in the injury of the liver and kidney on the experimental model of ischemia/reperfusion.

Background: Surgery of thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms (TAAA) is associated with high incidence of serious complications. Ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury may be responsible for these complications. We investigated the effect of degree of anticoagulation on remote organ I/R injuries and whether heparin is protective against I/R injury in addition to its anticoagulant properties.

Correlation of risk and postoperative assessment methods in wound surveillance.

Background: Various surveillance methods have been described for surveillance of surgical site infections (SSI). The aim of this study was to examine practicality of SSI risk assessment methods (Study on the Efficacy of Nosocomial Infection Control [SENIC] and National Nosocomial Infections Surveillance [NNIS]) with a postoperative wound monitoring scale (ASEPSIS) as an outcome assessment measure.

Materials And Methods: Patients were followed with a prospective data chart from January 1, 2003, to December 31, 2005.

Primary hydatid cyst of the breast with elevated CA 19-9 level.

Breast masses secondary to hydatid cyst disease are placed on the differential diagnosis of breast tumors under guidance of the literature. In addition to their characteristic appearance on mammography, many specific parameters for diagnosis are required. In this report, the relation of serum CA 19-9 levels to the primary breast cyst hydatid was evaluated in both preoperative and postoperative periods.