The abnormalities of trapezius muscle might be a component of Poland's syndrome.

Poland's syndrome is a rare unilateral congenital anomaly characterized by the absence of the pectoral muscle and hand anomalies. By the time, new components including the absence or hypoplasia of many muscles have been identified, however, the anomalies of trapezius muscle have not been reported in patients with Poland's syndrome. The accepted etiological theory is the temporary interruption of blood supply of the subclavian artery and its branches in the early gestational period.

Eight patients with multiple bilateral thoracic anomalies: a new syndrome or bilateral Poland's syndrome?

Background: Poland's syndrome is a rare congenital anomaly characterized by an absence or hypoplasia of the greater and smaller pectoral muscles, breast or nipple anomalies, hypoplasia of subcutaneous tissue, chest wall deformities, pectoral and axillary alopecia, and hand anomalies. Poland's syndrome is usually unilateral. We present 8 patients with multiple bilateral thoracic anomalies.

An analysis of firearms-related deaths between 1993-2010: a retrospective study.

Background: Firearm injuries (FI) are the most common cause of death among military personnel. In this study, postmortem examination and autopsy records of deaths resulting from firearm injuries recorded in the Department of Forensic Medicine of Gulhane Military Medical Academy between 1993-2010 were examined retrospectively.

Methods: We evaluated the characteristics of 153 firearm deaths accounting for 36.

Quality of life and functionality after lower limb amputations: comparison between uni- vs. bilateral amputee patients.

Background: It is difficult for the lower limb amputee patients to adapt to their new lifestyles.

Objective: To compare the life quality and functionality of patients with bilateral vs. unilateral lower extremity amputations.

Comparison of clinical risk assessment systems in predicting three-vessel coronary artery disease and angiographic culprit lesion in patients with non-ST segment elevated myocardial infarction/unstable angina pectoris.

Background: We wanted to compare the values of clinical risk assessments and scoring systems for predicting three-vessel diseases and culprit lesions by coronary angiography in patients with unstable angina pectoris (UAP), or non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI).

Methods: A total of 154 consecutive patients, (42 [27.3%] female, and 112 [72.

The sensitivity of clinical diagnostic methods in the diagnosis of diabetic neuropathy.

This study assessed the sensitivity of various methods for the clinical diagnosis of diabetic peripheral neuropathy. A total of 147 randomly selected patients with diabetes mellitus and 65 age- and sex-matched healthy controls were evaluated by various clinical (the neuropathy symptom score [NSS], the neuropathy disability score [NDS], vibration perception thresholds [VPTs], Tinel's sign and Phalen's sign), laboratory (fasting plasma glucose and glycosylated haemoglobin levels) and electro-physiological (nerve conduction studies, H-reflex and F-wave measurements) methods. In the patient group, 8.

The effect of hyperbaric oxygen on intraocular pressure.

The effects of hyperoxia on intraocular pressure (IOP) have been studied in experiments on human beings and animals. The changes occurring in IOP in patients during routine HBO2 therapy are unknown. In this study we investigated IOP changes arising during the HBO2 therapy at 2.

Is the incidence of malaria decreasing in endemic area of Turkey?

Much international business and tourism travels occur, as well as the deployment of soldiers to other places. The aim of this study was both to determine incidence of malaria in the military hospital, Diyarbakir, southeast region of Turkey, and to point out the incidence of this disease. During the study period (1997-2004), 609 cases were found in a military hospital, which is in an endemic area for vivax malaria.

Comparison of serum and bronchoalveolar lavage fluid sialic acid levels between malignant and benign lung diseases.

Background: It is known that tissue and serum sialic acid levels may be altered by malignant transformation. In this study, sialic acid levels were determined in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BAL) and serum in two groups of patients with lung cancer and non-malignant diseases of the lung.

Methods: Colorimetric methods were used for determination sialic acid in serum and in BAL samples.