Prediction of the quadruple hamstring autograft thickness in ACL reconstruction using anthropometric measures.

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine whether simple anthropometric measurements, such as height, weight, body mass index (BMI), age, and thigh circumference can be used to accurately predict the diameter of hamstring tendons for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgery.

Methods: One hundred sixty-four consecutive male patients who underwent ACL reconstruction using quadruple hamstring autograft between January 2010 and December 2011 were prospectively evaluated. Anthropometric measurements including height, weight, BMI, age and thigh circumference were recorded preoperatively.

Association of chronic pesticide exposure with serum cholinesterase levels and pulmonary functions.

The present study focused on the analysis of serum cholinesterase levels and the pulmonary function tests in seasonal farm workers who were chronically exposed to pesticides, mostly organophosphorus, in comparison with non-farm workers in the farming areas of Cukurova region, Turkey. Serum cholinesterase levels and pulmonary function tests using spyrometer in 50 male seasonal farm workers (study group) were compared to 50 male non-farm workers (control group) in this cross-sectional study. The mean serum cholinesterase enzyme level in the farm worker group (7095.

[Population density of Phlebotomus (Diptera; Psychodidae; Phlebotomine) species and their relationship with cutaneous leishmaniasis in Hocalli and Iurunçlu Villages (Adana)].

The aim of this study was the detection of cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) cases at Turunçlu and Hocalli Villages, Adana, Turkey, where local cases had been observed in recent years, and to determine possible vectors and their seasonal density distribution. This was for the purpose of encouraging public awareness and thus leading to prevention. An initial questionnaire was responded by 567 people, with a male-to-female ratio of 45% to 55%.