Reliability of preoperative CT and intraoperative manual tests in syndesmosis injury.

Objective: We always confirm the diagnosis of syndesmotic injury with a Hook test for all ankle fractures and fixed if necessary. Then, we noticed a discrepancy between preoperative radiology and the Hook test. Moreover, we want to report the reliability of syndesmotic fixation decisions with Hook test and preoperative radiology.

Comparison of open and laparoscopic techniques in the surgical treatment of acute appendicitis.

Objective: Acute appendicitis (AA) is the most common cause of acute abdomen and appendectomy is one of the most common surgical procedures. In this study, we aimed to compare open appendectomy (OA) and laparoscopic (LA) surgical techniques in the treatment of AA.

Methods: The data of 236 patients treated with the diagnosis of AA in 2019-2020 were analyzed.

Half-Dose tPA for Massive Pulmonary Thromboembolism After Liposuction.

Background: The most aggressive preventive strategies may fail to prevent pulmonary embolism (PE) after liposuction. PE can cause serious life-threatening consequences and death. If hemodynamic detoriation occurs, treatment is systemic or catheter-directed fibrinolytic therapy and, if failed, surgical embolectomy.

The Effect of Vestibular Rehabilitation on Balance and Quality of Life in Patients with Bilateral Vestibular Hypofunction.

This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of vestibular rehabilitation on balance, dynamic visual acuity, and quality of life in patients with bilateral vestibular hypofunction (BVH). 20 patients diagnosed by videonystagmography were included in the study. Balance tests, Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), testing of Dynamic Visual Acuity (DVA), Dizziness Handicap Inventory (DHI), Computer-modified Clinical Test of Sensory Interaction in Balance (m-CTSIB), and Limits of Stability Test were applied before and 3 and 6 months after the treatment.

Comparison of the Efficacy of Vestibular Rehabilitation and Pharmacological Treatment in Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo.

Unlabelled: Aim: The aim of the study is to compare the effects of vestibular rehabilitation and pharmacological treatment in benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). Materials and methods: Thirty patients (40.93 ± 8.

Systemic reduced-dose alteplase for diffuse pulmonary thrombi in a COVID-19 patient.

Pulmonary embolism has a high frequency in COVID-19 patients admitted to the intensive care unit. Low level of fibrinolysis is one of the asserted contributors to a prothrombotic state in COVID-19. Thrombotic coagulopathy is mostly encountered as diffuse pulmonary thrombi.

Incidental diagnosis of right-to-left atrial shunt by computed tomography.

The existence and direction of an atrial shunt is normally diagnosed using echocardiography. A right-to-left atrial shunt, uncovered on routine computed tomography angiography, is presented. Transthoracic echocardiography verified the atrial shunt.

Comparison of Shock Wave Lithotripsy and Flexible Ureterorenoscopy in the Treatment of 10-20 mm Lower Pole Stone: Prospective Non-randomized Study.

Introduction: The objective of the study is to clarify the efficiency, safety, and limitations of shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) and flexible ureterorenoscopy (f-URS) in the management of lower pole stones (LPS).

Methods: The present study was planned prospectively in a non-randomized manner. Patients who had LPS between 10 and 20 cm in size were enrolled in the study.

Defining the Learning Curve of Flexible Ureterorenoscopy and Laser Lithotripsy.

Purpose: To investigate the impact of learning curve (LC) on flexible ureterorenoscopy (f-URS).

Materials And Methods: Patients who underwent kidney stone surgery in a urology clinic from a tertiary health care institution with f-URS were enrolled in the study. Patient characteristics, the properties of kidney and kidney stones were recorded.

The Assessment of Reconstructive Urology-Associated Google Search Trends During COVID-19.

Introduction: To demonstrate public interest in reconstructive urology during the COVID-19 pandemic by using Google Trends (GT).

Methods: The study was conducted between August 1 and August 11, 2021. A total of 18 terms related to reconstructive urology were determined.

Antibiotic administration in targeted nanoparticles protects the faecal microbiota of mice.

Antibiotic therapy comes with disturbances on human microbiota, resulting in changes of bacterial communities and thus leading to well-established health problems. In this study, we demonstrated that targeted teicoplanin administration maintains the faecal microbiota composition undisturbed in a mouse model while reaching therapeutic improvements for infection.

Moxifloxacin Monotherapy in Left-Sided Endocarditis.

is the major cause of endocarditis, and its mortality has remained high despite therapeutic procedures over time. A case of left-sided native valve endocarditis caused by methicillin-sensitive which responded well to moxifloxacin monotherapy is described. An 83-year-old woman with a history of current hospitalization presented with fatigue and fever.

Cordycepin prevents the esophageal stricture formation in the alkali-burn rat model by exerting anti-inflammatory and antifibrotic effects.

Purpose: To investigate the efficacy of cordycepin, an adenosine analogue, on prevention of esophageal damage and stricture formation due to esophageal caustic burns in rat model comparing with prednisolone.

Methods: Caustic esophageal burn was introduced by 37.5% of NaOH to distal esophagus.

[The cost of pulmonary thromboembolism treatment].

Introduction: Primary aim of this study is to determine the financial burden of Vitamin K Antagonists (VKA), low molecular weight heparins (LMWH) and new oral anticoagulants (NOAC) which are used in the treatment of the pulmonary thromboembolism (PTE). Secondary aim is to show long term complications of the treatment options.

Materials And Methods: The patients who are diagnosed with PTE between May 2016 and March 2018 at Faculty of Medicine Karadeniz Technical University Hospital were observed prospectively.

Blood microRNA expressions in patients with mild to moderate psoriasis and the relationship between microRNAs and psoriasis activity.

Background: In recent studies, microRNAs (mi-RNAs) have been shown to play an important role in psoriasis pathogenesis. However, studies evaluating mi-RNAs in the blood of psoriasis patients including a large number of mi-RNA panels are scarce.

Objective: The authors aimed to assess mi-RNA expressions in blood samples of psoriasis patients, as well as to evaluate the association between mi-RNA expression and psoriasis severity.

Long-term Effects of Indirect Hyperbilirubinemia on Auditory and Neurological Functions in Term Newborns.

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the long-term effects of hyperbilirubinemia on neurological and hearing function in otherwise healthy term newborns with neonatal indirect hyperbilirubinemia.

Method: This study was performed prospectively in 41 term newborns hospitalized for indirect hyperbilirubinemia. Patients with no signs of hemolysis were categorized in 3 groups based on stabil levels as sTB <20 mg/dl, 20-24.

The attitudes, behaviors, and opinions about non-pharmacological agents in patients with tinea pedis.

Tinea pedis affects the life quality distinctly and patients those with a prolonged disease often resort to non-medical methods. We sought to evaluate patients' knowledge about tinea pedis and approaches to the non-pharmacological agents. A cross-sectional study was conducted on 152 patients with tinea pedis who answered the survey between July and November 2019.

Knowledge levels and concerns about oral isotretinoin treatment in the parents of adolescent acne patients.

Oral isotretinoin is frequently used in the treatment of young acne patients. However, knowledge levels and attitudes about this treatment have not been studied in the parents previously. We aimed to investigate the knowledge levels and concerns about oral isotretinoin in the parents of adolescent acne patients.

Comparison of the one-year patency rates of radiocephalic arteriovenous fistulas created using no-touch versus conventional technique.

Background: This study aims to compare the patency rates of radiocephalic arteriovenous fistulas prepared preserving the perivenous vascular tissues versus those prepared using the conventional technique.

Methods: A total of 169 patients (107 males, 62 females; mean age 59.5 years; range, 39 to 87 years) who underwent a radiocephalic arteriovenous fistula construction were included in this study.

Effects of totally extraperitoneal and lichtenstein hernia repair on men's sexual function and quality of life.

Background: In the literature, there have been scant studies that compare the effects of totally extraperitoneal (TEP) and Lichtenstein hernia (LH) repairs on men's sexual function and quality of life. Our aim in this study was to study the sexual function of men after TEP and LH repair according to SF 36 (Health Survey Scoring Demonstration) and IIEF (The International Index of Erectile Function).

Methods: A total of 176 men with unilateral inguinal hernia were randomized into two groups.

Effect of Resection Distance from Pylorus on Weight Loss Outcomes in Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy.

Background: Despite the established efficacy and safety of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG), controversy still exists on optimal operative technique, the resection distance from pylorus (DP) being among the most controversial issues. This study aimed to examine the effect of resection distance from pylorus on % excess weight loss (EWL) during postoperative period, in patients who underwent LSG for morbid obesity.

Methods: A total of 390 patients who underwent laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy for morbid obesity were included in this retrospective study.

Prognostic value of red cell distribution width and echocardiographic parameters in patients with pulmonary embolism.

Introduction: Pulmonary embolism (PTE) is a common cardiovascular emergency. We aimed to predict mortality in the acute phase and to assess the development of pulmonary hypertension in the chronic period with the combined use of red cell distribution width (RDW) and echocardiography (ECHO) for the prognosis of PTE.

Material And Methods: Cases diagnosed with acute PTE were prospectively monitored in our clinic.

Association of paraoxonase-1 L55M and Q192R polymorphisms with PCOS risk and potential risk factors for atherosclerosis.

Aim: To examine the PON1-L55M and -Q192R polymorphisms for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) risk in relation with atherosclerosis risk markers.

Methods: Blood samples were collected from 203 women (PCOS [n = 151], control [n = 52]). Genomic DNA was extracted and RFLP method was performed following the amplifications of the target regions.

Topiramate Reduces Aortic Cross-Clamping-Induced Lung Injury in Male Rats.

Background: Topiramate (TPM) decreases cytokine release and generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Cytokine and endothelin-1 (ET-1) secretion and ROS formation play an important role in ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) injury. We aimed to evaluate whether TPM prevents damage occurring in lung tissue during I/R.