Intestinal Obstruction due to Bezoar in Elderly Patients: Risk Factors and Treatment Results.

Purpose: Bezoars are foreign particles from the accumulation of indigestible materials in the gastrointestinal system and a rare cause of mechanical intestinal obstruction. We aimed at investigating differences in risk factors for the development of intestinal obstruction associated with bezoar in elderly patients.

Methods: Hospital records of patients who underwent surgery associated with phytobezoar between January 2004 and May 2016 were retrospectively evaluated.

Assessment of quality of life in relation to spasticity severity and socio-demographic and clinical factors among patients with spinal cord injury.

To assess the impact of spasticity severity as well as socio-demographic and clinical factors on quality of life (QOL) and to identify factors predicting poor QOL among patients with spinal cord injury (SCI) Descriptive cross-sectional study. Tertiary care clinic in Istanbul, Turkey. A total of 110 patients with SCI (mean (SD) age: 43.

Diagnostic values of diffusion tensor parameters in 3 T breast magnetic resonance imaging: Differentiation of breast tumors from bilateral healthy breast parenchyma.

Purpose: Our aim is to search diagnostic value of diffusion tensor parameters in the breast cancer.

Materials And Methods: We included 46 patients with contrast enhanced magnetic resonance imaging of the breast between the dates of July 2015 and December 2016. We measured fractional anisotropy (FA), apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC), relative anisotropy (RA) and volume ratio (VR) values of the malignant mass, ipsilateral and contralateral healthy breast parenchyma in each patient.

Turkish nationwide survEy of glycemic and other Metabolic parameters of patients with Diabetes mellitus (TEMD study).

Aims: Turkey has the highest prevalence of diabetes in Europe. It is therefore essential to know the overall cardiovascular risk and reveal the predictors of metabolic control in Turkish adults with diabetes mellitus.

Methods: A nationwide, multicenter survey consecutively enrolled patients who were under follow up for at least a year.

Can 3.0 Tesla diffusion tensor Imaging parameters be prognostic indicators in breast cancer?

Purpose: To investigate the relationship between diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) parameters such as fractional anisotropy (FA), mean diffusivity (MD), relative anisotropy (RA), and volume ratio (VR) values, and prognostic factors of invasive breast cancer.

Materials And Methods: This retrospective study examined 63 patients with pathologically confirmed invasive breast cancers. The patients underwent pre-operative diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) at 3.

The effect of sodium hyaluronate-carboxymethyl cellulose membrane in the prevention of parenchymal air leaks: an experimental and manometric study in rats.

Introduction: We aimed to examine effectiveness of sodium hyaluronate-carboxymethly cellulose (NaH/CMC) for sealing pulmonary air leaks during postoperative period.

Materials And Methods: The study was conducted in 16 male Sprague-Dawley rats. A linear insicion (length= 0.

Robotic perineal radical prostatectomy and robotic pelvic lymph node dissection via a perineal approach: The Tugcu Bakirkoy Technique.

Objective: To describe The Tugcu Bakirkoy robotic perineal radical prostatectomy and pelvic lymph node dissection technique, and present the results of seven patients.

Material And Methods: We performed seven robotic perineal radical prostatectomy and pelvic lymph node dissection operation using Da Vinci Xi HD Surgical System (Intuitive Surgical, Inc., Sunnyvale, California, USA) on single Gel-port platform.

Robot-assisted radical perineal prostatectomy: first experience of 15 cases.

Objective: Minimally invasive techniques are increasingly evolving and preferred to reduce surgical induced morbidity and mortality and minimize the challenges of surgical techniques. Especially radical perineal prostatectomy (RPP) includes some challenges like working in a deep and narrow space and challenging ergonomics for the surgeons. Because of these issues open RPP is still performed in experienced centers.

Shear Wave Elastographic Alterations in the Kidney After Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy.

Objectives: Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) is a method used frequently for the treatment of renal stone disease. Although its safety is proven, there are still concerns about its unwanted effects on kidneys. In this prospective study, we aimed to evaluate renal tissue alterations with shear wave elastography (SWE) after ESWL.

Can Ultrasound Imaging Predict the Success of an Experimental Steatofibrosis Model?

Our goal was to evaluate the role of ultrasound (US) imaging in an experimental 2-hit steatofibrosis rat model. Nineteen female Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into 2 groups: control group (n = 6) and high-fat diet carbontetrachloride (HFD-CCl4) group (n = 13) that was fed with HFD for 14 weeks. Ultrasound was performed to evaluate liver steatosis.

Frequency of sternal variations in living individuals.

Purpose: To evaluate the variations of the sternum and provide the prevalence of sternal foramen and its anatomical relationships.

Methods: In this retrospective study, 544 subjects ranging in age from 18 to 95 years were evaluated. Sternal variations, prevalence of sternal foramen and its anatomical relationships to mediastinal structures were examined with the axial, sagittal and coronal reformat images of the patients who underwent thoracic computerized tomography.

Laparoscopic donor nephrectomy, complications and management: a single center experience.

Objective: To present our experience with laparoscopic donor nephrectomy (LDN), our complications and management modalities. Fifty-one transperitoneal LDNs performed in our clinic between the years 2011, and 2015, were evaluated retrospectively. Demographic characteristics of the patients, operative and postoperative data and complications were evaluated.

The value of shear wave elastography in the quantification of corpus cavernosum penis rigidity and its alteration with age.

Objective: The goal of this study was to measure corpus cavernosum (CC) penis rigidity with shear wave elastography (SWE) in healthy volunteers and to evaluate the change of rigidity with age.

Methods: SWE was performed in 60 healthy volunteers (age range 20-71, mean 47±12,83 years). Volunteers were divided into 2 groups by age (Group 1 age <50, group 2 age ≥50).

Thiamin and folic acid deficiency accompanied by resistant electrolyte imbalance in the re-feeding syndrome in an elderly patient.

Introduction: Re-feeding Syndrome (RS) is a deadly complication, which can be encountered during "refeeding" of malnourished patients. In these patients, thiamin deficiency may develop and "risk awareness" is the most significant factor in the management of these patients. In this case report, the treatment is presented of an elderly patient who was diagnosed with RS and followed-up in the intensive care unit (ICU) due to resistant fluidelectrolyte imbalance.

Rare Complication of Stomas: Peristomal Necrotizing Fasciitis.

Introduction: A stoma formation is a frequently performed procedure in patients undergoing colorectal surgery. Although stoma formation is a simple process, it should be performed with caution. The aim of this study was to attract physicians' attention to this rare disease and also to identify the surgical and medical treatment options for peristomal necrotizing fasciitis as a rare complication.

Relationship Between Plasma Levels of Soluble CD40 Ligand and the Presence and Severity of Isolated Coronary Artery Ectasia.

Objective: We aimed to investigate whether soluble CD40 ligand (CD40L) levels are higher in patients with isolated coronary artery ectasia (CAE) compared to patients with angiographically normal coronary arteries and those with stable coronary artery disease (CAD).

Materials And Methods: In all, 55 patients with isolated CAE without stenosis, 55 with stable CAD, and 55 control participants with angiographically normal coronary arteries were included. The CAE severity was determined according to the Markis classification.

Colonoscopic decompression should be used before neostigmine in the treatment of Ogilvie's syndrome.

Background: Performance of urgent colonoscopy for the purposes of diagnosis and treatment of Ogilvie's syndrome remains controversial. However, no trials have directly compared neostigmine with endoscopic therapy. This study aimed to compare the effect of neostigmine and colonoscopic decompression in the treatment of Ogilvie's syndrome.

Sex differences in the radial grooves in the first extensor compartment.

Objective: De Quervain tenosynovitis affects the first extensor compartment of the wrist and occurs more frequently in females. This high prevalence could not be explained by soft tissue. As the osseous anatomy has been mostly neglected, we aimed to compare the distal radius between the sexes.

Plasma calprotectin level: usage in distinction of uncomplicated from complicated acute appendicitis.

Background: The aim of this study was to identify the diagnostic role of plasma calprotectin value for a distinction of presence acute appendicitis and the indifference of uncomplicated from complicated acute appendicitis.

Methods: Plasma calprotectin, white blood cell and C-reactive protein values of 89 patients, who have undergone laparoscopic appendectomy between January 2013 and May 2013 were evaluated.

Results: Calprotectin was 91 ng/mL (range 45-538) for acute appendicitis and 47 ng/ml (range 28-205) for the control group.

Percutaneous Treatment of Simple Hepatic Cysts: The Long-Term Results of PAIR and Catheterization Techniques as Single-Session Procedures.

Purpose: The purpose of our study is to evaluate results of percutaneous aspiration with alcohol sclerotherapy in symptomatic patients with simple hepatic cysts by employing single-session techniques either by a needle or a catheter.

Materials And Methods: We retrospectively included 39 simple hepatic cysts in 35 patients treated via percutaneous aspiration and single-session alcohol sclerotherapy between years 1993 and 2012. Indications were pain (n = 28) or ruling out cystic echinococcus (CE) disease (n = 7).

The marker C-reactive protein is helpful in monitoring the integrity of anastomosis: plasma calprotectin.

Background: Despite improved surgical techniques and materials, anastomotic leakage is a big problem for surgeons. The most frequently used laboratory parameters is leukocyte (white blood cell) and C-reactive protein (CRP). Availability of plasma calprotectin with CRP to detect anastomotic leakage was studied.

Concomitant transarterial and transvenous embolization of a pelvic arteriovenous malformation using a new liquid embolic agent, squid-12 and detachable coils.

We describe a complex congenital pelvic AVM with multiple feeding arteries arising from the side branches of the right internal iliac artery and a single draining vein in a male patient. Concomitant transarterial and transvenous embolization with a new liquid embolic agent Squid-12 and metallic coils enabled a complete embolization at a single session. Squid-12 is composed of ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymers and its lower viscosity makes it a promising agent for the treatment of AVMs.

The prevalence of usage of herbal medicines among cancer patients.

Purpose: To study the prevalence of the usage of herbal medicines among cancer patients.

Methods: This study was carried out between October 1, 2009 and May 31, 2011, by using face-to-face interviews with cancer patients attending oncology departments (clinics and outpatient clinics, chemotherapy units). A special questionnaire was filled in during the interviews.

Combination of capecitabine and phenytoin may cause phenytoin intoxication: a case report.

Capecitabine is an oral antineoplastic agent, and phenytoin is an anticonvulsant drug with a narrow therapeutic index. Although the interaction between capecitabine and phenytoin is rare, it may be potentially fatal. This interaction is thought to be at the level of CYP2C9 isoenzyme system in the liver.

[The rates of seropositivity and seroconversion of toxoplasma infection in pregnant women].

Infections caused by Toxoplasma gondii are frequently asymptomatic in healthy adults, however they may be serious in pregnant women and immunocompromised patients. The aims of this study were to investigate the rates of seropositivity and seroconversion in pregnant women and newborn cord blood samples, and to evaluate those data in the view of relation to lifestyle and nutrition. A total of 312 pregnant women (mean age: 28.