Effects of predisposing factors on the success and treatment period in vaginismus.

Objective: There are many predisposing factors associated with vaginismus, but there is lack of data in the literature regarding which and how of these factors influence the success rate of treatment. Our aim is to investigate the effects of factors that are considered as predisposing factors for vaginismus on treatment prognosis and success rate, with cognitive-behavioral therapy and desensitization exercises after sexual therapy.

Methods: Patients with vaginismus were divided into three groups.

Comparison of intraarticular bupivacaine-dexmedetomidine and bupivacaine-magnesium sulfate for postoperative analgesia in arthroscopic meniscectomy: a randomized controlled clinical trial.

Background: Arthroscopic meniscus surgery can lead to pain at various levels. In this study, we aimed to compare, in patients undergoing arthroscopic meniscectomy under spinal anesthesia, the efficacy of the combination of magnesium sulfate and dexmedetomidine with local anesthetics administered intraarticularly for postoperative pain management Methods: This prospective, randomized, controlled, double-blind study comprised of 52 patients who were randomly assigned into two groups depending on the combination injected intraarticularly at the end of the procedure: bupivacaine and dexmedetomidine (group D) or bupivacaine and magnesium sulfate (group M). Perioperative data, postoperative visual analog scale (VAS) scores, and total analgesic consumption were recorded.

Stereotactic Radiotherapy in Recurrent Glioblastoma: A Valid Salvage Treatment Option.

Background: Glioblastoma (GBM) is a dismal disease. Recurrence is inevitable despite initial surgery and postoperative temozolomide (TMZ) and radiotherapy. Salvage surgery is the standard treatment in selected patients.

Effects of predisposing factors on the success and treatment period in vaginismus.

Objective: There are many predisposing factors associated with vaginismus, but there is lack of data in the literature regarding which and how of these factors influence the success rate of treatment. Our aim is to investigate the effects of factors that are considered as predisposing factors for vaginismus on treatment prognosis and success rate, with cognitive-behavioral therapy and desensitization exercises after sexual therapy.

Methods: Patients with vaginismus were divided into three groups.

Modified autologous transobturator tape surgery - evaluation of short term results.

Objectives: The aim of this study is to evaluate the short-term outcomes of our modified autologous transobturator tape (aTOT) technique with rectus abdominis muscle fascial graft for the treatment of female stress urinary incontinence (SUI).

Material And Methods: The data of 22 patients who underwent modified aTOT were recorded. Perioperative data regarding operative time, complications and postoperative visual analogue scores were noted.

Can PET-CT predict diagnostic success in ultrasonography-guided transthoracic fine needle aspiration biopsies in lung cancers?

Objective: To examine any correlations between tumor maximum standard uptake values (SUVmax) in positron emission tomography-computed tomography (PET-CT) and homogeneous/heterogeneous tumor FDG uptake in PET-CT, and the diagnostic success of the procedure in thoracic ultrasonography (US)-guided transthoracic fine needle aspiration biopsy (TFNAB).

Methods: The files of patients who underwent thoracic US-guided TFNAB between 2013 and 2018 were examined. Patients who underwent thoracic US-guided TFNAB and were diagnosed as having primary lung cancer were considered as the US-TFNAB diagnostic group.

OVERTREATMENT AND HYPOGLYCEMIA PREVALENCE IN GERIATRIC PATIENTS WITH TYPE-2 DIABETES IN THE TURKISH POPULATION.

Objective: To determine the prevalence of over-treatment and hypoglycemia in Turkish type-2 diabetes patients and to identify the risk factors.

Methods: Patients ≥ 65 years, having a minimum 5 years of type-2 diabetes, were included in the study. Patients' body mass index, mean HbA1c level, disease onset and medications related with their co-morbidities were recorded.

Air pollution, a possible risk factor for multiple sclerosis.

Objective: Studies focusing attention on the effects of environmental pollution on the etiology of multiple sclerosis (MS) are on the increase. The aim of this study was to determine MS prevalence in a city home to an iron and steel factory which causes air pollution.

Methods: The study was designed as a cross-sectional, population-based, descriptive epidemiologic study.

Investigation of the preventive effects of dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) and Caffeic acid phenethyl ester (CAPE) on cisplatin-induced ovarian damage in rats.

To investigate whether Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) and Caffeic acid phenethyl ester (CAPE) had any preventive effect against the ovarian damage caused by cisplatin (CP) (cis-diamminedichloroplatinum) in rats. On the first day ovaries were removed, Anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) was measured (Group1, n:6), in the other groups 7.5 mg/kg cisplatin was administered intraperitoneally.

Prevalence of comorbidities in patients with type-2 diabetes mellitus.

Aims: The prevalence of diabetes mellitus is gradually increasing in Turkey and it is becoming a serious public health problem. Other diseases which accompany diabetes becloud its treatment and bring additional problems. Until now, there have been no studies investigating the prevalence of co-morbidities in Turkish diabetic patients.

Effect of endothelial dysfunction on the pathogenesis of urolithiasis in patients with metabolic syndrome.

Objective: The aim of the present prospective clinical study was to investigate the possible effect of endothelial dysfunction in urolithiasis.

Methods: The study included 92 patients older than 18 years. The patients were divided into 4 groups with 23 patients each as group 1: metabolic sydrome (MetS) (-) stone disease (SD) (-), group 2: MetS (-) SD (+), group 3: MetS (+) SD (-) and group 4: MetS (+) SD (+).

The influence of mesh removal during laparoscopic repair of recurrent ventral hernias on the long-term outcome.

Introduction: Recurrent hernias can be treated by laparoscopy without the need for mesh removal. However, shrinkage of the mesh following recurrence affects most of the patients, and leaving a partially floating and rigid foreign body could be discussed.

Aim: To compare the outcomes of patients regarding the removal of previous mesh during laparoscopic repair of recurrent abdominal wall hernias.

A Multi-Center Study on the Efficacy of Eltrombopag in Management of Refractory Chronic Immune Thrombocytopenia: A Real-Life Experience.

Objective: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of eltrombopag, an oral thrombopoietin receptor agonist, in patients with chronic immune thrombocytopenia (ITP).

Materials And Methods: A total of 285 chronic ITP patients (187 women, 65.6%; 98 men, 34.

Evaluation of using pediatric emergency rooms.

Objective: The overload of pediatric emergency units around the world has become an increasing problem for patients and health care professionals alike. Researching the features of pediatric emergency services will provide the necessary information for creating an effective emergency medical system, increasing patient satisfaction, and reducing the treatment costs. In this study; we aimed to check the admissions in pediatric emergency rooms, evaluate the effectiveness of emergency service, and develop suitable strategies to increase the amount and quality of medical service given in pediatric emergency rooms.

Relationships Among 3 Movement Analysis Tests in Preterm Infants.

Purpose: To investigate the relationships among the Infant Motor Profile (IMP), the Neuro-Sensory Motor Developmental Assessment (NSMDA), and the Alberta Infant Motor Scale (AIMS) in prematurely born infants.

Methods: Sixty-one preterm infants with a birth weight under 2500 g were assessed by the IMP, the NSMDA, and the AIMS.

Results: There was a significant correlation between the IMP total score and the AIMS percentile and between the IMP total score and the NSMDA functional levels.

The relationships between video game experience and cognitive abilities in adolescents.

Video games are especially popular among adolescents and young adults as a form of entertainment and the amount of time spent playing video games has increased rapidly. The main objective of this study is to assess the effect of video games on cognitive functions in adolescents. An exploratory, cross-sectional study was employed to investigate cognitive function in adolescent video game players.

Effect of JJ stent on outcomes of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy treatment of moderate sized renal pelvic stones: A randomized prospective study.

Purpose: To evaluate the effect of JJ stents on SWL treatment of moderate (15-25mm) renal pelvic stones.

Materials And Methods: Between January 2016 and December 2017, a total of 152 adult patients who were planned to undergo SWL for a single radiopaque renal pelvic stone were included in the study. Patients with solitary kidney, congenital abnormality, skeletal tract abnormalities, previous urinary system surgery, hydronephrosis (grade 2 or more), untreated urinary tract infection, bleeding disorder, and suspected pregnancy were excluded.

Could ureteral wall thickness have an impact on the operative and post-operative parameters in ureteroscopic management of proximal ureteral stones?

Aim: To evaluate the possible impact of stone impaction in terms of ureteral wall thickness (UWT) on the success and procedure related parameters of ureteroscopic management in proximal ureteral calculi.

Patients And Methods: 82 patients with proximal ureteric stones were included and were divided into 2subgroups where UWT was> 5mm in 38 cases; and <5mm in 44 cases. Stone size, degree of hydronehrosis, diameter of proximal ureteral luz, UWT and patient's demographics were evaluated.

Effect of Preparation Technique on Endobronchial Ultrasound-Guided Transbronchial Needle Aspiration Sample Adequacy: 3 Years of Experience from a Single Center.

Objective: Endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) is increasingly used to sample mediastinal lymph nodes and lesions. However, the methodological details of an optimal preparation technique for aspirated material have not yet been clearly determined. This study was an evaluation of the effect of 2 preparation techniques on the adequacy of aspirated specimens.

Evaluation of the effects of absorbable and nonabsorbable tacks on laparoscopic suprapubic hernia repair: A retrospective cohort study.

Background: The contradictory results of fixation methods concerning the pubic region are an obstacle to define a standardized procedure for laparoscopic repair of suprapubic hernia (LRSPH). This study aims to evaluate the effects of different tacks on LRSPH.

Materials And Methods: Seventy-three patients (70 females, three males) with suprapubic hernia were admitted and had LRSPH.

Molecular subtypes are prognostic for N3 breast cancer patients in the modern therapeutic era.

Nodal (N) status and molecular subtypes are well-known prognostic factors for breast cancer patients. The aim of the present study was to evaluate whether there was a prognostic role of molecular subtypes for pN3a breast cancer patients in the modern therapeutic era. The present study retrospectively evaluated a total of 521 breast cancer patients who had 10 or more metastatic lymph nodes and received adjuvant systemic therapy at the Oncology Department of four different centers in Turkey between 2000-2015.

Thyroid function in healthy and unhealthy preterm newborns.

Background: The thyroid gland and hormonal regulation are among the most important systems to be investigated in pre-term infants. This study sought to investigate thyroid hormone levels of healthy and unhealthy pre-term infants.

Methods: The prospective study included 53 consecutive premature infants admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit within a duration of one year.

Ultrasonographic evaluation of lung parenchyma involvement in sarcoidosis.

Purpose: To use ultrasonography (USG) for the evaluation of lung parenchyma in patients with sarcoidosis, andto compare the USG findings with the results of a high-resolution computerized tomography (HRCT) and pulmonary function test-carbon monoxide diffusion test (PFT-DLCO), which are commonly used methods in the evaluation of parenchymal involvement in sarcoidosis.

Material And Methods: Patients with sarcoidosis and healthy controls were enrolled in the study between January 2015 and December 2017. The clinical findings, HRCT and PFT-DLCO results of all subjects were recorded, and USG findings and comet tail artifact (CTA) measurements were recorded by another pulmonologist.

A case of hypomelanosis of Ito accompanied by unilateral abnormal limb overgrowth and delayed speech.

Hypomelanosis of Ito (HI) is characterized by unilateral or bilateral hypopigmented skin lesions and usually presents as a multisystemic disorder. Skin lesions may develop in different textures, such as linear, whorled, or patchy, and are often accompanied by abnormalities of the central nervous system, skeletal system, eyes, and teeth. HI is associated with sporadic gene mutations but not gender.