The prevalence of endometrioma and associated malignant transformation in women over 40 years of age.

Objective: Endometriosis is an estrogen-dependent chronic disease, which is regarded as a disease of reproductive-aged women. Endometriosis is most frequently diagnosed during reproductive period. We aimed to determine the frequency of endometrioma in women over 40 years of age who were operated for adnexial mass.

Serum betatrophin levels are significantly increased in obese patients compared to lean patients regardless to the presence of PCOS.

Betatrophin, which regulates glucose metabolism, is primarily expressed in liver and fat tissue. We aimed to investigate betatrophin levels in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) that is the most common endocrine pathology in women of reproductive age. A total of 69 women were included in this prospective study: 35 patients with PCOS (18 obese and 17 lean) and 34 healthy controls (17 obese and 17 lean).

Correction to: Assessment of vascular leakage and its development with FFA among patients treated with intravitreal anti-VEGF due to aggressive posterior ROP.

In the original publication, the authors' affiliations were published incorrectly.

Influence of Abdominal Binder Usage after Cesarean Delivery on Postoperative Mobilization, Pain and Distress: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Objective: The purpose of the present study was to determine the effect of abdominal binder usage on mobilization, postoperative pain, and distress after cesarean delivery.

Materials And Methods: This prospective randomized controlled study was conducted between September 1, 2017 and January 31, 2018 at Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Education and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.

Diagnostic and therapeutic approach in newborns with ambiguous genitale with disorder of sex development: consensus report of Turkish Neonatal and Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes Societies.

Disorders of sex development are defined as conditions in which the chromosomal, gonadal, and anatomic sex is discordant. Patients usually present with atypical appearing genitalia. In the assessment of neonates with disorders of sex development, first, it is important to determine whether this situation requires prompt evaluation, and then the karyotype, hormone levels, and underlying etiology should be determined as soon as possible.

Turkish Neonatal Society guideline on the transfusion principles in newborns.

Blood transfusion can be defined as a life-saving procedure in neonates, especially in premature and surgical infants. The indications, threshold hemoglobin, and platelet levels for red cell, platelet, and plasma transfusions in neonates vary among centers and the evidence-based data for possible adverse effects, preterm morbidities, mortality, and neuro-developmental problems associated with transfusions are not clear yet. Herein, we aim to present the transfusion guideline designed to be used in neonatal intensive care units in our country, summarizing clinical findings and threshold levels for red cell, platelet, and plasma transfusions in addition to important practical points of transfusions according to a literature review.

Clinical and Genetic Investigation of Premature Ovarian Insufficiency Cases from Turkey.

Objective: Premature ovarian insufficiency is a lack of ovarian functions in patients younger than 40 years old. Genetic causes leading to accelerated follicle depletion may result in premature ovarian insufficiency. We aimed to determine genetic etiology of nonsyndromic premature ovarian insufficiency cases from Turkey.

Investigation of human paternal mitochondrial DNA transmission in ART babies whose fathers with male infertility.

Objective: To investigate the paternal mitochondrial DNA's effect on assisted reproductive technology (ART) applications and possible paternal mitochondrial DNA transmission in male factor infertility diagnosed fathers.

Study Design: Study group was designed according to the families all of which applied to assisted reproductive technologies as a result of male infertility. A total of 16 trios (48 mother-father-child samples) which contain 7 newborns and 9 infants born by in vitro fertilization method (IVF-ICSI) were studied using "Illumina, MiSeq" next-generation sequencing platform (Case-parent trio study).

Comparison of Intra- and Extramedullary Implants in Treatment of Unstable Intertrochanteric Fractures.

Introduction: Comparison was made of the clinical and radiological results of the surgical treatments of proximal femoral nail (PFN), dynamic hip screw (DHS) or proximal femoral locking compression plate (PF-LCP) in patients with AO 31A2.2/2.3 unstable intertrochanteric femoral fracture(ITF).

The nutcracker syndrome: The usefulness of different MRI sequences for diagnosis and follow-up.

Objective: Nutcracker Syndrome (NCS) is the extrinsic compression of the left renal vein by neighboring arterial, ligamentous, muscular, or osseous structures. Diagnosis is made by Doppler ultrasonography (US), multidetector computerized tomography (MDCT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), phlebography. The aim of the current study is to assess the value of MRI and compare the efficiency of different sequences in diagnosis and follow up of children with NCS.

Is thymus size at birth associated with respiratory distress syndrome in preterm infants?

Aim: Thymus size in neonates depend on many factors. We aimed to assess the thymus size radiographically in preterm neonates and its relationship with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) and other complications of prematurity.

Methods: Thymus size was assessed by cardiothymic: thoracic ratio (CT/T), measuring the width of the cardiothymic shadow at the level of carina and dividing it by the width of the thorax at the costophrenic angles, from the first chest radiograph in patients less than 34 weeks gestational age.

Evaluation of choroidal thickness measurements in patients with marked nasal septal deviation.

Introduction: Chronic upper airway obstruction due to marked nasal septal deviation may cause chronic hypoxia. It may change the balance of the sympathetic-parasympathetic system and may affect blood flow in the choroid.

Objective: To assess choroidal thickness measurements of patients with marked nasal septal deviation.

Neonatal atrial flutter: Three cases and review of the literature.

Yılmaz-Semerci S, Bornaun H, Kurnaz D, Cebeci B, Babayiğit A, Büyükkale G, Çetinkaya M. Neonatal atrial flutter: Three cases and review of the literature. Turk J Pediatr 2018; 60: 306-309.

Determination of colistin-related nephrotoxicity and risk factors in intensive care unit.

Objective: Colistin is a cationic polypeptide antibiotic with a cyclic structure that belongs to the polymyxin group. It was banned from clinical use because of its significant renal side effects, such as nephrotoxicity. However, the administration of colistin has recently been initiated again in the treatment of multi-drug resistant pathogens, such as Acinetobacter baumannii and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Oxytocin infusion reduces bleeding during abdominal myomectomies: a randomized controlled trial.

Purpose: To evaluate the effectiveness of oxytocin infusion to reduce intraoperative bleeding during abdominal myomectomies.

Methods: This randomized, parallel group, blinded study was conducted between October 2017 and May 2018. Patients undergoing abdominal myomectomies were randomized 1:1 either to the oxytocin group or to the control group (saline).

Evaluation of ABO blood groups and blood-based biomarkers as a predictor of growth kinetics of renal angiomyolipoma.

Purpose: The aim of our study was to investigate the impact of the ABO blood groups and blood-based biomarkers on the growth kinetics of renal angiomyolipoma (AML).

Methods: A total of 124 patients with AML who were followed-up between 2010 and 2018 were retrospectively reviewed. The patients' characteristics were recorded, including age, body mass index (BMI), blood pressure, smoking history, and ABO blood group.

Efficiency of the Foley catheter versus the double balloon catheter during the induction of second trimester pregnancy terminations: a randomized controlled trial.

Purpose: To compare induction-to-delivery intervals of Foley catheters and double balloon catheters in second trimester pregnancy terminations.

Methods: This randomized parallel study was conducted on women who underwent second trimester terminations between December 2016 and December 2017. Pregnant women in the second trimester with a Bishop score < 6 were included in the study.

Isotretinoin induced achilles tendinopathy: Histopathological and biomechanical evaluation on rats.

Objective: The aim of the present study was to evaluate histopathological and biomechanical effects of isotretinoin on Achilles tendon.

Materials & Methods: Sixteen rats were divided into two groups including the control group (n = 8) and isotretinoin group (n = 8). The control group received 1.

Efficacy of subcutaneous lidocaine injection in venous insufficiency: a prospective, randomized, controlled study, and new treatment protocol.

[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of subcutaneous injection with lidocaine in patients with chronic venous insufficiency in the early stage. [Subjects and Methods] Patients (n=50) randomized to the treatment group received subcutaneous injections from a mixture of physiological saline sterile solution and lidocaine once a week to both legs below the knee for 5 sessions. Patients in the treatment group were also given ankle pumping exercises and compression stockings throughout the treatment.

Efficacy of Trigger Point Injections in Patients with Lumbar Disc Hernia without Indication for Surgery.

Study Design: Prospective comparative study.

Purpose: To investigate the efficacy of gluteal trigger point (TP) injections with prilocaine in patients with lumbosacral radiculopathy complaining of gluteal pain.

Overview Of Literature: TP injections can be performed using several anesthetic agents, primarily lidocaine and prilocaine.

Clinical predictors of successful vaginal myomectomy for prolapsed pedunculated uterine leiomyoma.

Objective: Uterine leiomyomas are the most common pelvic tumor in women. The calculated prevalence of prolapsed pedunculated leiomyoma was 2.5% in patients who underwent surgery.

Evaluation of cesarean scar after single- and double-layer hysterotomy closure: a prospective cross-sectional study.

Background: We aimed to determine if there is a difference in the size of the cesarean scar defect using saline infusion sonography (SIS) performed on the postoperative third month in patients who underwent single- or double-layered unlocked closure of their uterine incision during their first cesarean delivery.

Methods: This study was conducted as a prospective cross-sectional study between February 2015 and January 2016 in patients admitted to the labour ward of the Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital who subsequently underwent their first delivery by cesarean section. Patients with a previous history of cesarean delivery, preterm pregnancies less than 34 gestational weeks, patients lost to follow-up or those who had an IUD inserted after delivery were excluded from the study.