The efficacy of transversalis fascia plane block in pediatric inguinal herniotomy: a randomized controlled study.

Objective: The post-operative analgesic efficacy of transversalis fascia plane (TFP) block is controversial in pediatric patients undergoing herniotomy. This study aims to compare the efficacy of TFP block and standard analgesic methods.

Methods: Sixty patients aged 1-8 years who underwent the open procedure of herniotomy were randomly divided into two groups TFP block (n = 30) or control group (n = 30).

Oral Mucosal Manifestations Associated with PCR Positivity in Patients with COVID-19.

Introduction: To date various oral manifestations in patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) have been reported.

Objectives: In the present study, we investigated the relationship between Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) positivity and oral signs in patients with suspected COVID-19.

Methods: A total of 383 patients who presented to the emergency department for the first time with any symptoms associated with COVID-19 were included in the study.

Hemangiopericytoma of the skull base: A long-term complete response with trimodality treatment.

Hemangiopericytoma (HPC) is a rare tumor originating from Zimmerman pericytes. It constitutes less than 1% of all intracranial tumors. Because of the high recurrence rates, radiotherapy (RT) is a vital step in the treatment, but the timing and dose remain uncertain.

Evaluation of systemic immune and inflammatory biomarkers in hidradenitis suppurativa.

Objective: We aimed to investigate the interrelation of HS with CBC parameters and new inflammatory indicator parameters, systemic immune-inflammation index (SII), and systemic inflammation response index (SIRI).

Patients And Methods: 102 patients diagnosed with HS and 99 healthy controls were included. The medical records and laboratory findings of the participants were reviewed retrospectively.

Protective Effects of Alpha Lipoic Acid Against Ionizing Radiation- Induced Hepatotoxicity in Rats.

Objective: Radiation is used to treat cancer but causes serious complications, such as liver toxicity. In this study, the protective effects of alpha lipoic acid against the unwanted effects of radiation used in many cancer treatments which can cause damage after treatment were investigated.

Material And Methods: The sample consisted of 32 Sprague-Dawley male rats randomized equally into 4 groups.

Airway management during the COVID-19 pandemic: macintosh laryngoscopy vs. video laryngoscopy.

Objective: Our study aimed to compare video laryngoscopy (VL) vs. direct laryngoscopy (DL) for tracheal intubation in adult patients receiving general anesthesia for elective surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Patients And Methods: The study included 150 patients 18-65 years old, ASA I-II (American Society of Anesthesiologists), and negative PCR tests before the operation was scheduled for elective surgery under general anesthesia.

Spontaneous pneumothorax in COVID-19: a single center experience.

Objective: The effect of pulmonary complications of COVID-19, such as pneumothorax, pneumomediastinum, and subcutaneous emphysema, is still unclear. This study aimed at investigating the relationship between COVID-19 and spontaneous pneumothorax.

Patients And Methods: This study was conducted as a single-center retrospective study.

A Novel Inflammatory Marker in the Follow-up of Moderate-to-Severe Acne Vulgaris Administered Isotretinoin: Systemic Immune-Inflammation Index (SII).

Background: Systemic immune-inflammation index (SII) is calculated by multiplying the neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and the platelet count. In this study, we aimed to investigate the difference of SII and other inflammatory markers in patients with acne vulgaris compared to healthy controls and themselves after Oral isotretinoin (ISO) treatment.

Materials And Methods: In this study 190 patients with severe acne vulgaris who received at least 3 months of ISO treatment (0.

Serum Procalcitonin Levels in Postoperative Monitoring of Diabetic Patients with Posterior Lumber Vertebral Stabilization Surgery: A Prospective Comparative Study.

Objective: To compare the serum procalcitonin levels and other infection markers released in response to the inflammatory response that develops secondary to the operation in patients with or without type 2 diabetes mellitus who underwent spinal instrumentation.

Methods: Fifty patients, who belonged to the American Society of Anesthesiologist I-II, were between 18 and 65 years of age, and who had planned for posterior spinal instrumentation surgery were grouped into 2 as group I (n = 25) type 2 diabetic patients (group DM) and group II (n=25) non-diabetic patients (group non-DM). On the operation day, preoperatively (T0), 5 minutes after intraoperative instru- ment placement (T1), on postoperative 24th hour (T2), 48th hour (T3), 3rd day (T4), 5th day (T5), 7th day (T6), 10th day (T7), and 15th day (T8), serum samples were obtained from the patients for the evaluation of procalcitonin, C-reactive protein, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and neutrophil values.

Lip mesotherapy with dexpanthenol in the treatment of isotretinoin-induced cheilitis.

Introduction: Cheilitis is the most common mucocutaneous side effect of isotretinoin (ISO). Dexpanthenol (DXP) increases fibroblast proliferation and re-epithelialization in wound healing. We aimed to investigate the effect of DXP-mesotherapy in ISO-induced cheilitis in this study.

SARS-CoV-2 seropositivity among pediatric health care personnel after the first peak of the pandemic: nationwide surveillance in Turkey.

Background: Understanding SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence among health care personnel is important to explore risk factors for transmission, develop elimination strategies and form a view on the necessity and frequency of surveillance in the future.

Methods: We enrolled 4927 health care personnel working in pediatric units at 32 hospitals from 7 different regions of Turkey in a study to determine SARS Co-V-2 seroprevalence after the first peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. A point of care serologic lateral flow rapid test kit for immunoglobulin (Ig)M/IgG was used.

Mean platelet volume as a predictor in the differentiation of Behçet's disease from recurrent aphthous stomatitis - A single centre, prospective, case-control study.

Introduction: Recurrent oral ulcers (ROUs) are the most common disorder of the oral cavity in the community. The most challenging issue for the clinician to deal with in the diagnosis is to distinguish whether ROUs are associated with primarily Behçet's disease (BD). We aimed to investigate whether hemogram parameters contribute to reinforce BD suspicion in the differential diagnosis of recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) and BD.

Evaluation of the frequency and intensity of favipiravir-associated yellow-green fluorescence in lunulae, hair, and face.

Background: We detected yellow-green fluorescence in the face, hair and lunulae of patients using favipiravir.

Aim: We evaluated the frequency and intensity of favipiravir-associated fluorescence.

Patients/methods: The participants comprised patients who had taken at least a single dose of favipiravir and been examined no later than 30 days after the last dose.

Effect of Endotracheal Intubation on Voice.

Objectives: Following endotracheal intubation (ETI), voice changes can be observed quite frequently. Considering that the pressure that occurs increases as the duration of anesthesia with ETI increases, with the aim to contribute to literature, we realized objective acoustic analysis by grouping patients according to the length of surgical periods. We wanted to investigate both the impact of endotracheal intubation on the voice and how long this impact lasted by performing voice analyzes on the preoperative, postoperative first day and postoperative fifth day.

Investigating the factors enabling the accurate implementation of the patient-assisted teledermatology model during the pandemic in Turkey: A pilot study.

We aim to investigate the factors enabling the accurate implementation of the patient-assisted teledermatology model during the pandemic in our country. This single-center, a prospective-survey study was enrolled consecutively 468 patients aged 13 years and older. The patients were asked about their attitudes towards teledermatology.

Results of radiotherapy in squamous cell laryngeal cancer: A tomotherapy center experience.

Background: Laryngeal cancer is a common type of head and neck cancer (HNC). Radiotherapy (RT) is a mainstay for curative treatment. Intensity-modulated RT (IMRT) is a standard technique today, as it provides of higher survival and local control and lower normal tissue toxicity.

Mediastinal small cell carcinoma with a metastasis to the orbit: A rare carcinoma with an unusual metastatic progression.

Extraocular muscle (EOM) is a rare site for orbital metastasis. We presented a case of solitary EOM metastasis from mediastinal small cell cancer (MSCC) for the first time. A 49-year-old man presented with hoarseness.

Change of the diagnostic distribution in applicants to dermatology after COVID-19 pandemic: What it whispers to us?

We aim to evaluate the change in the diagnostic spectrum in dermatology outpatient applications compared to before COVID-19. All patients were enrolled from the Department of Dermatology between February 12 and May 8, 2020, the duration of 4 weeks before COVID-19 and 8 weeks after were analyzed in three parts consisting of 4 weeks. Data obtained from the database such as age, gender, diagnoses were anonymized.

Expression of androgen receptor and estrogen receptor-beta in foreskin tissue of hypospadiac and healthy boys.

Objectives: This prospective study aimed to investigate the expression of the androgen receptor(AR) and the estrogen receptor-β (ER-β) in foreskint issues in boys with and without distal hypospadias.

Methods: Thirty boys with distal hypospadias were evaluated. Fifteen boys who under went elective circumcision over a period of 18 months served as the control group.

Effect of lung volume on helical radiotherapy in esophageal cancer: are there predictive factors to achieve acceptable lung doses?

Purpose: The dose received by the lungs in radiotherapy (RT) is affected by the patient's current lung volume. The presence of predictive factors and cut-off points were investigated to achieve acceptable lung doses in esophageal cancer (EC) treatment.

Methods: Virtual RT volumes of supracarinal EC were delineated.

A heart atlas for breast radiation therapy and the influence of delination education on both intra and interobserver variability.

Purpose: We developed a heart atlas for breast radiation therapy and evaluated the influence of education on intra and inter-observer similarity, and cardiac dose reporting.

Materials And Methods: The data of 16 left breast cancer patients were analyzed. Eight observers delineated heart and cardiac subunits [left (LCA) and right (RCA) coronary arteries, left anterior descending artery (LAD), bilateral atrium and ventricles] before the education.