Transcutaneous Puncture and Successfully Retrieval of Undeflated Peripheral Angioplasty Balloon.

Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty has gained increasing popularity in the treatment of peripheral artery disease. However, the increase in the frequency of this procedure also increases the risk of complications. Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty has serious and general complications in terms of device and technique at puncture and dilatation sites.

Epicardial fat thickness assessment by multi-slice computed tomography for predicting cardiac outcomes in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation.

Introduction: Chronic inflammation promotes aortic valve calcification. It is known that epicardial fat is a source of inflammation. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between epicardial fat thickness, cardiac conduction disorders and outcomes in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI).

The Epidemiology, Clinical Manifestations, Radiology, Microbiology, Treatment, and Prognosis of Echinococcosis: Results of NENEHATUN Study.

Echinococcosis, caused by Echinococcus species, is an important zoonotic disease causing major health problems in humans and animals. Herein, we aimed to evaluate the epidemiology, clinical and laboratory parameters, radiological, serological, pathological, and treatment protocols of followed-up cases of hydatidosis. A total of 550 patients diagnosed with hydatid cyst disease were included in this study.

Peripheral neural blockade for pain control in patients undergoing percutaneous angioplasty for complex infrapopliteal disease.

In recent years, percutaneous transluminal angioplasty has become the preferred revascularization option for chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) and infrapopliteal (IP) arterial disease. CLTI and IP disease require complex and lengthy procedures that necessitate multiple balloon inflations and frequent contrast injections. It will lead to severe discomfort if periprocedural pain control is inadequate.

Risk of recurrence after antiepileptic withdrawal: Was it a good decision or not?

The aim of this study was to identify the demographic-clinical variables affecting idiopathic epilepsy (IE) [called genetic generalized epilepsy (GGE)] recurrence and determine cut-off values that can be used in pediatric neurology practice for children with IE/GGE. A total of 250 children and adolescents with IE/GGE were included and retrospectively evaluated. The patients' hospital records were examined in order to identify possible electro-clinical features affecting epilepsy recurrence.

Mid-term clinical and radiographic outcomes of perilunate injuries treated with open reduction and internal fixation.

Objective: This study aimed to present the mid-term clinical and radiographic outcomes of patients with perilunate injuries treated with open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF).

Methods: Patients who underwent ORIF due to perilunate injuries from 2004 to 2015 were retrospectively reviewed. Surgery was mostly performed using a standard dorsal approach.

Usefulness of novel Martin/Hopkins and Sampson equations over Friedewald equation in cardiology outpatients: A CVSCORE-TR substudy.

Background And Aims: The Friedewald equation (LDL-Cf) is known to produce inaccurate estimations of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) when triglycerides are high (>400 mg/dL) or LDL-C is low (<70 mg/dL). The Martin/Hopkins (LDL-Cmh) and Sampson (LDL-Cs) equations were developed to overcome these limitations, but few data are available to assess whether these equations offer incremental usefulness over LDL-Cf. Our aim was to understand whether there was any incremental usefulness of novel equations on decisions regarding patient management.

2-D and 3-D ultrasonographic characteristics of the ovary in women with PCOS and multifollicular ovaries.

In this prospective study, seventy-six patients (PCOS group; n = 36, multifollicular ovary group; n = 40) were evaluated by 2-D and 3-D ultrasonography. VOCAL programme, echogenicity, number of follicles and blood flow parameters were evaluated. The patients with PCOS had a higher total ovarian volume, mean stromal volume and stromal echogenicity (18.

Cardiovascular risk unawareness is common in individuals admitting to cardiology outpatient clinics in Turkey: the CVSCORE-TR study.

Cardiovascular "risk" is an abstract concept that is frequently misunderstood by the general public. However, correct estimation of one's own cardiovascular risk is important as risk unawareness is associated with noncompliance with interventions aimed to reduce risk burden. Knowing the prevalence and factors linked with an increased probability of risk unawareness are therefore important to develop strategies aimed to increase risk awareness.

Relationship between malnutrition and coronary microvascular dysfunction in patients with nonischemic dilated cardiomyopathy.

Background/ Aim: Malnutrition is common in patients with nonischemic dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), especially in the end stages of the disease where heart failure symptoms predominate. Malnutrition has been associated with atherosclerosis in patients with chronic kidney disease, but it is unknown whether a similar relationship exists between malnutrition and coronary microvascular dysfunction (CMD). In the present study, we aimed to analyse whether indices of malnutrition were associated with coronary flow reserve (CFR) in patients with DCM.

Contemporary usefulness of pulmonary venous flow parameters to estimate left ventricular end-diastolic pressure on transthoracic echocardiography.

Measurement of pulmonary venous flow (PVF) parameters can be used to estimate left ventricular end-diastolic pressure (LVEDP) on transthoracic echocardiography. Despite that, 2016 American Society of Echocardiography (ASE)/European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging (EACVI) algorithm gave a secondary role to PVF to assess left ventricular filling pressure. We aimed to test correlations between several PVF parameters, including novel measurements, with LVEDP and to analyze whether PVF parameters have an incremental usefulness over ASE/EACVI algorithm to estimate LVEDP.

Cognitive Impairment in Neuromyelitis Optica.

Introduction: There are few studies on cognitive impairment in neuromyelitis optica (NMO). The purpose of this study is to assess the factors that may be related with the frequency and level of cognitive impairment in Turkish NMO patients.

Methods: 22 patients with the diagnosis of NMO are evaluated retrospectively.

[Effective pain therapy can improve the survival of patients with pancreatic cancer].

Objectives: In this study, characteristics and analgesic treatment of patients with pancreatic cancer who applied to the algology clinic were evaluated.

Methods: Demographic characteristics, pathologic diagnosis, metastasis, cancer treatment, and analgesic interventions in 60 patients with pancreatic cancer, referred to the algology clinic, were examined.

Results: The application time of the patients to the clinic was 3.

Usefulness of right ventricular contraction pressure index to predict short-term mortality and right heart failure in patients who underwent continuous-flow left ventricular assist device implantation.

Background: Right ventricular stroke work index is a useful but invasively measured parameter that can be used to predict right heart failure following continuous-flow left ventricular assist device implantation. Right ventricular contraction pressure index is a novel parameter that was developed to measure right ventricular stroke work index with echocardiography. We aimed to investigate the clinical usefulness of right ventricular contraction pressure index to predict short-term mortality and right heart failure in patients who underwent continuous-flow left ventricular assist device implantation.

Surgical Management of Thoracic Disc Herniation: Anterior vs Posterior Approach.

Aim: To compare outcomes and complications in patients with thoracic disc herniation (TDH) undergoing surgery with either the posterior or anterior approach.

Material And Methods: A total of 86 patients, with 98 symptomatic TDHs, who underwent surgery in a single institution between 2007 and 2016, were included. Overall, 68 patients were in the anterior and 18 were in the posterior group.

Effect of Acellular Amniotic Membrane Matrix Patch on Healing of Cut Surface After Sleeve Gastrectomy in Rats.

: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of acellular amniotic membrane matrix patch on healing cut surface after sleeve gastrectomy in rats. : Thirty male Wistar albino rats were divided into three groups: control ( = 10), Experiment-1 ( = 10), and Experiment-2 ( = 10) groups. Control group rats underwent only sleeve gastrectomy with primary gastrorrhaphy.