Primary cutaneous nocardiosis of the ankle caused by N. brasiliensis: a case report.

Nocardia is a genus of aerobic, Gram-positive bacteria known for their filamentous and branching morphology. N. brasiliensis is the most common species causing cutaneous nocardiosis.

New approach to AGV implantation with scleral tunnel method by prolene suture: .

Purpose: To present the short-term outcomes of our novel technique, the suture-assisted method, in long scleral tunnel Ahmed Glaucoma Valve (AGV) implantation.

Methods: This retrospective study included glaucoma patients who underwent AGV implantation using the suture-assisted long scleral tunnel method and were fellowed for at least 6 months between January 2022 and November 2022. Preoperative and postoperative assessments included best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA), intraocular pressure (IOP), anterior and posterior segment examinations, anti-glaucomatous medications, and intraoperative and postoperative complications were also evaluated.

Achilles Tendon Stiffness in the Etiology of Sever Disease: A Shear Wave Elastography Study.

Background: Sever disease is one of the most common causes of heel pain in growing children and adolescents. There is no consensus about etiology of Sever disease.

Methods: The study comprised 41 participants aged 8 to 13 years who visited the orthopedic outpatient clinic: 17 patients with Sever disease and 24 asymptomatic children.

Is Immune Thrombocytopenia and its Treatment Associated with Sarcopenia?

Background: Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) is defined as an isolated platelet count less than 100 × 109/L in the absence of other causes of thrombocytopenia. Sarcopenia is a body-wide muscular disorder with a progressive nature that leads to reduced mobility, physical disability, falls, and poor quality of life. We aimed to evaluate the frequency of objectively diagnosed sarcopenia in patients with ITP and to determine whether ITP therapies have sarcopenic effects.

Radiotherapy Results in Locally Advanced Sinonasal Cancer: Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology, Head and Neck Study Group 01-005.

Objectives: This study aims to examine the treatment outcomes and related factors in locally advanced sinonasal cancer across Turkiye.

Methods: Twelve centers participants of the Turkish Society for Radiation Oncology Head and Neck Study Group attended the study. One hundred and ninety-four patients treated with intensity-modulated radiation therapy between 2001 and 2021 were analyzed retrospectively.

Performance of myotonometer in the assessment of skin involvement in systemic sclerosis.

Objectives: A clinically practical tool to assess skin biomechanical properties rapidly and accurately is still lacking. Our aim was to examine the intra- and inter-observer reproducibility of a myotonometer for objective skin property assessment in systemic sclerosis (SSc), comparing it with the modified Rodnan skin score (mRSS), and distinguishing patients from healthy controls.

Method: Thirty-four patients (21 limited and 13 diffuse SSc), and 31 age and gender-matched healthy controls were enrolled.

Could medial femoral notching be a marker in posterolateral corner injuries?

Introduction: Posterolateral corner (PLC) injuries constitute 16 % of all knee ligament injuries and are often seen with other ligamentous injuries. PLC injuries can be overlooked. If left untreated, other ligamentous reconstructions are at risk, residual laxity may occur, and early osteoarthritis may result.

Reparative, Neuroprotective and Anti-neurodegenerative Effects of Granulocyte Colony Stimulating Factor in Radiation-Induced Brain Injury Model.

Objective: This animal model aimed to compare the rat group that received brain irradiation and did not receive additional treatment (only saline) and the rat group that underwent brain irradiation and received Granulocyte colony stimulating factor (G-CSF) treatment. In addition, the effects of G-CSF on brain functions were examined by magnetic resonance (MR) imaging and histopathologically.

Methods: This study used 24 female Wistar albino rats.

Optimal Timing and Outcome of Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection for the Management of Radicular Pain due to Extruded Lumbar Disc Herniation.

Aim: To evaluate the optimal timing and outcome of fluoroscopically guided transforaminal epidural steroid injections (TFESI) for the management of radicular pain due to extruded lumbar disc herniation (LDH).

Material And Methods: In this clinical study, 305 individuals received fluoroscopically guided TFESI for the management of radicular pain due to extruded LDH. Preprocedural and 12-week postprocedural Visual Analog Scale (VAS) scores measuring radicular pain were statistically compared.

Comparison of Intraocular Tamponade in Patients with Peripheral Tear-Induced Retinal Detachment and Coexisting Macular Hole without High Myopia.

Introduction: To introduce the surgical results and examine the effect of intraocular tamponades on surgical outcomes in patients with coexisting macular hole (MH) and rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) without high myopia.

Methods: This retrospective, cross-sectional, two-center study was carried out with 29 eyes of 29 patients. The patients were divided into two groups according to the intraocular tamponade used in surgery: silicone oil (Group 1) and CF gas (Group 2).

The frequency and prognostic significance of ABO/Rh blood groups in male breast cancer patients: A multicenter study.

The study evaluated the distributions and prognostic significance of ABO and rhesus (D) groups in male breast cancer (MBC) patients. The data of 137 patients were retrospectively reviewed. Clinical, histopathological data and ABO/Rh blood groups of the patients were recorded.

Posterior Fascicular Ventricular Tachycardia: A Rare Cause of Tachycardia.

A 13-year male patient with a history of tachycardia attacks was diagnosed to have left posterior fascicular ventricular tachycardia (VT) according to the electrocardiogram (ECG) obtained at the emergency service. This diagnosis was confirmed with advanced electrophysiological studies and the case was diagnosed by genetic evaluation, which was performed to reveal the underlying cause, to have Brugada type 2 syndrome that might be associated with sudden cardiac death. Underlying causes should be evaluated, although idiopathic VTs generally have a good prognosis.

Pediatric traumatic cataracts: 10-year experience of a tertiary referral center.

Background: This study aimed to evaluate the factors influencing final visual acuity in pediatric traumatic cataracts.

Methods: Data of patients who presented with traumatic cataracts were reviewed retrospectively. We evaluated age at trauma; gender, trauma type, cause, and zone; duration between the time of trauma and cataract surgery; surgical method used; time, location, and type of intraocular lens (IOL) implantation; initial and final best corrected visual acuity (BCVA); amblyopia rate; and complications.