Transpupillary Argon Laser Cyclophotocoagulation in a Refractory Traumatic Glaucoma Patient with Aphakia and Aniridia.

We present a case of transpupillary argon laser cyclophotocoagulation (TALC) in a patient with traumatic aniridia and aphakia secondary to blunt trauma who had previous bilateral trabeculectomy. Four months after the trauma the patient's intraocular pressure (IOP) rose to 35 mmHg despite topical antiglaucomatous medication. Inferior 180 degrees cyclophotocoagulation was performed with transpupillary argon laser in the first session and his IOP fell to values of 12-17 mmHg.

Increasing topical anesthetic efficacy with microneedle application.

Introduction: Since topical anesthetics alone seldom provide adequate analgesia for laser resurfacing procedures, injectable forms of anesthesia are often required. However, their application is uncomfortable for the patient. In this study, it is investigated whether microneedle application would enhance the efficacy of topical anesthetics.

A cost-effective method for obtaining standard platelet-rich plasma.

Introduction: Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is used in several different areas of surgery to enhance natural healing and the regenerative process by delivering increased concentrations of autologous platelets. However, there are controversies in the literature regarding the potential benefits of PRP, due partly to the lack of optimized and standardized preparation protocols. The aim of this study was to develop a standardized PRP preparation protocol.

Effects of breast reduction on pulmonary function.

Macromastia causes several health problems, and reduction surgery alleviates them successfully. The purpose of this study was to investigate whether reduction mammaplasty improves possible impairments on pulmonary functions related to macromastia. Thirty-one patients participated in the study.

Validation of the Turkish version of the Breast Reduction Assessed Severity Scale.

Background: Measuring patient-reported outcomes has become increasingly important in cosmetic and reconstructive breast surgery. There is no validated questionnaire in Turkish to evaluate quality-of-life issues for patients with mammary hypertrophy.

Objectives: The authors describe the reliability and validity of a translated Breast Reduction Assessed Severity Scale (BRASS) in evaluating Turkish patients.

Is bilateral ureterorenoscopy the first choice for the treatment of bilateral ureteral stones? An updated study.

Introduction: We analyze our recent results and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of bilateral single-session ureterorenoscopy (URS) for bilateral ureteral stones.

Patients And Methods: 55 patients underwent URS with pneumatic lithotripsy (PL) for bilateral stones. 61 (55.

Increasing versatility of the distally based sural flap.

Repairing distal lower limb soft tissue defects remains challenging for reconstructive surgeons. Relatively few procedures have real efficiency and low morbidity. Since its initial description, the distally based sural flap has been used increasingly for this indication.

Can using a peel-away sheath in shunt implantation prevent ventricular catheter obstruction?

Purpose: Shunt obstruction is the most common shunt complication. In 2003, Kehler et al. used peel-away sheath while implanting the ventricular catheter in 20 patients.

Reliability of diffusion weighted MR imaging in differentiating degenerative and infectious end plate changes.

Background: The aim of the study was to investigate the value of diffusion weighted MR imaging in the diagnosis of Modic type 1 change, which may be confused with the acute infectious spondylodiscitis on conventional MR imaging.

Patients And Methods: Twenty-seven patients with erosive intervertebral osteochondrosis, Modic type 1 and 18 patients with spondylodiscitis were included in this retrospective study. All images were acquired using on 1.

Brucellar spondylodiscitis: magnetic resonance imaging features with conventional sequences and diffusion-weighted imaging.

Purpose: In this retrospective study, we evaluated the contribution and role of diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) in differentiating acute and chronic forms of brucellar spondylodiscitis. We also describe the characteristics and some indistinguishable features of brucellar spondylodiscitis on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to emphasise the importance and limitations of MRI.

Materials And Methods: MRI examinations of 25 patients with brucellar spondylodiscitis were retrospectively reviewed and analysed by two experienced radiologists.

Metastatic testicular germ cell tumor presenting with abdominal pain: CT and MRI findings.

Testicular tumors are the most common solid tumors in young adult males. Patients with testicular tumor often present with painless scrotal mass. Rarely, symptoms are related to metastases.

First trimester ultrasound: current approaches and practical pitfalls.

Revolutionary technological improvements and high-frequency transvaginal scanning have enabled the resolution of ultrasound imaging in the first trimester to increase such that detailed early fetal development can now be well visualized. This investment in imaging technology has enabled not only normal embryonic development but also chromosomal abnormalities and structural anomalies to be more easily and accurately diagnosed before the second trimester. This article is intended to help radiologists in the interpretation and clinical application of normal and abnormal first trimester ultrasound findings in early pregnancy.

Esophageal gastrointestinal stromal tumor with pulmonary and bone metastases.

Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are rare neoplasms of the gastrointestinal tract. One to three percent of GISTs occur in the esophagus. GISTs have a great potential for diffuse intra- abdominal spread and liver metastasis, which are the two most common modes of dissemination.

Intussusception in adults: clinical characteristics, diagnosis and operative strategies.

Aim: To evaluate 20 adults with intussusception and to clarify the cause, clinical features, diagnosis, and management of this uncommon entity.

Methods: A retrospective review of patients aged > 18 years with a diagnosis of intestinal intussusception between 2000 and 2008. Patients with rectal prolapse, prolapse of or around an ostomy and gastroenterostomy intussusception were excluded.

Immunoadsorption method using immunoglobulin Adsopak in adult cases with ITP resistant to splenectomy and other medical therapies.

Background: Despite all medical therapies and splenectomy performed, severe life-threatening thrombocytopenia persists in many adult patients.

Aim Of The Study: To evaluate the efficiency of Immunoglobulin Adsopak immunoadsorption method in eliminating circulating immunocomplexes and IgG from plasma in these cases.

Methods: The method of POCARD Ig-Adsopak Wide Spectrum was applied to four cases with severe thrombocytopenia (< or =20.

Inverse relationship between adiponectin and plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 in metabolic syndrome patients.

Objectives: To determine the serum levels of adiponectin and plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 in metabolic syndrome versus healthy controls and to see the relation of them with each other and with the metabolic syndrome components.

Methods: Adiponectin and plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 levels were measured in 53 subjects with metabolic syndrome and 30 healthy controls by ELISA. All subjects of metabolic syndrome had the criterias of metabolic syndrome (obesity, insulin resistance, hypertension, dyslipidemia, glucose metabolism disorders).