Successfully treated massive epistaxis in a patient with internal carotid artery pseudoaneurysm.

Approximately 60% of the adult population experience at least 1 episode of epistaxis in their lifetimes. Because the blood supply of the nasal mucosa ultimately originates from the carotid arteries, acute epistaxis is potentially very serious. Sudden and massive epistaxis is usually fatal, and it is one of the most dreaded complications after radiotherapy (RT) among patients with cancer of the head and neck region.

Proton MR spectroscopy and white matter hyperintensities in idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus and other dementias.

The differentiation of idiopathic normal-pressure hydrocephalus (INPH) from other types of dementia is a clinical challenge. The aim of this prospective study was to evaluate the role of proton MR spectroscopy (MRS) and white matter hyperintensities (WMH) in the diagnosis of INPH, predicting response to therapy and differentiating INPH from other dementias. The study included 18 patients with INPH (Group 1), 11 patients with other types of dementia (Group 2) and 20 control patients (Group 3).

A rare diagnosis in the head and neck region: leiomyosarcoma.

A rare case of leiomyosarcoma in the neck was presented. Several common characteristics of head and neck leiomyosarcoma were summarized in this case: the low-grade behavior of this tumor, the difficulty of aspiration cytology to provide accurate morphologic classification of this like most other soft tissue tumors, the necessity for appropriate immunohistochemical investigation for accurate diagnosis, the nonspecificity of the radiologic findings, the necessity for en bloc three-dimensional resection of the tumor with adequate soft tissue margins that is actually the mainstay of treatment in this type of cancer, and the propensity to metastasize to distant organs.

Molecular characterization of a human group C rotavirus detected first in Turkey.

The present study was done to find out the prevalence of group B and C rotavirus infections in children with diarrhea presented at two major hospitals in Ankara, Turkey. Group B rotavirus was not found in any samples. One of 122 samples was positive for group C rotavirus.

Comparison of conventional and torsional mode (OZil) phacoemulsification: randomized prospective clinical study.

Purpose: To compare the amount of intraoperative energy used during conventional and torsional phacoemulsification surgery and investigate the changes in corneal endothelial cell density.

Methods: In this study, a total of 100 eyes in patients with age-related cataract (mean age 68.9 years) were included.

Rotavirus-associated intussusception followed by spontaneous resolution.

Rotavirus was related to causing intussusception when the first generation rotavirus vaccine was introduced. However, the association between natural rotavirus infection and intussusception remains an area of concern and controversy. A few studies have found that rotavirus infection can cause intussusception.

Vertebral artery stenting by using coronary intervention techniques and devices.

Atherosclerotic disease of the vertebro/basilar vessels is an important cause of posterior circulation infarction. Commonly, the primary atheroma forms at the origin of the vertebral arteries. Although initial treatment is medical, arch and four-vessel studies (CTA, MRA, or DSA) are warranted if symptoms continue.

Traumatic diaphragmatic hernia resulting in intestinal obstruction.

Traumatic ruptures of the diaphragm occur after blunt or penetrating thoracoabdominal injuries and are one of the most overlooked conditions. Although the risk of death due to rupture per se is low, when left undiagnosed this condition may cause serious complications and death due to gastrointestinal herniation. In this report, a patient with traumatic rupture of the diaphragm who presented with signs of intestinal obstruction is reported.

The effects of preanesthetic, single-dose dexmedetomidine on induction, hemodynamic, and cardiovascular parameters.

Study Objectives: To investigate the hemodynamic, cardiovascular, and recovery effects of dexmedetomidine used as a single preanesthetic dose.

Design: Randomized, prospective, double-blind study.

Setting: University Hospital of Kirikkale, Kirikkale, Turkey.

Heart rate turbulence and heart rate variability in patients with atrial synchronous ventricular pacing.

Background: Heart rate turbulence (HRT) and heart rate variability (HRV) have been shown to be independent and powerful predictors of mortality in a specific group of cardiac patients. Pacing has unfavorable effects on autonomic function. Our aim is to investigate autonomic responses to atrial synchronous ventricular pacing (VDD) by evaluating HRT and HRV parameters.

Can 5-aminosalicylic acid suppository decrease the pain after rectal band ligation?

Aim: To investigate the effect of 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA) suppositories on rectal band ligation-induced pain.

Methods: Sixty patients were randomized into two treatment groups.

Results: Our results showed that there was no difference between 5-ASA suppository group and the control group for pain control.

Transcatheter closure of congenital coronary arterial fistulas in adults.

Objectives: We have described our experience with transcatheter occlusion of congenital coronary arterial fistulas in adults.

Methods: Six symptomatic patients, mean aged 41+/-12 years (four men, two women) underwent transcatheter occlusion of fistulas. All had chest pain or dyspnea on exertion.

Use of porcine small intestinal submucosa in bladder augmentation in rabbit: long-term histological outcome.

Aim: To investigate long-term histological features of bladder augmentation using porcine small intestine submucosa (SIS) in a rabbit model.

Materials And Method: Sixteen New Zealand rabbits were used. Porcine SIS was provided by a manufactured formation derived from the pig.

Histopathological and radiological investigations of the influence of botulinum toxin on the submandibular gland of the rat.

The aim of the study was to correlate the sonographic features of Botox A injection in rat submandibular gland with the histopathological changes. Fifteen Wistar albino rats were randomly assigned to 2 groups. Group 1 (control group) consisted of 5 animals not given any substance.

Orbital tumor presented systemic sarcoidosis.

Sarcoidosis is a granulomatous, multisystemic disorder of unknown origin usually affecting young Black-American adults. Bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy and skin or eyelid lesions are the most common symptoms noted. Except for lacrimal gland enlargement, orbital involvement with sarcoidosis is rare and is usually unilateral when it occurs.

The effect of cyanoacrylic glue on rat testis, urethra and spongiosal tissue: an experimental study.

Purpose: We examined the effect of Glubran2 on the rat urethra and spongiosal tissue as well as the histopathological effect. We also investigated its clinical use.

Materials And Methods: Eight control and 12 study group male Wistar rats were used in our study.

Using porcine acellular collagen matrix (Pelvicol) in bladder augmentation: experimental study.

Purpose: Evaluate the rabbit augmented bladder with Pelvicol.

Materials And Methods: Twenty New Zealand rabbits were divided into 4 groups. Bladder augmentation was performed using a 10 x 10 mm sized porcine acellular collagen matrix.

Juniper tar poisoning.

Juniper tar (cade oil) is distilled from the branches and wood of Juniperus oxycedrus. It contains etheric oils, triterpene and phenols, and is used for many purposes in folk medicine. A case is reported of a previously healthy man who ingested a spoonful of home-made extract of Juniperus oxycedrus.

Effect of intraurethral Mitomycin-C on healing and fibrosis in rats with experimentally induced urethral stricture.

Background: In the pathogenesis of urethral stricture, fibrosis is associated with an excessive collagen increase. After the recognition that topical application of Mitomycin-C (MMC) inhibits fibroblast proliferation and is effective in preventing scar formation, many studies have been carried out on this subject outside the scope of urology. The aim of the present study is to observe the intraurethral impact of the employment of low doses of MMC on scar formation and fibrosis in experimental rat model.