Ossifying fibroma of the inferior turbinate.

Hypertrophy of inferior turbinate is a common condition, especially with nasal septum deviation. Sometimes, the cause of hypertrophy of inferior turbinate can be fibro-osseous lesions. Benign, rare, and non-aggressive fibro-osseous neoplasms such as ossifying fibroma can affect paranasal sinuses.

The use of an absorbable collagen cover (NeuraWrap) improves patency of interpositional vein grafts.

Objectives: Autologous interpositional vein grafts are used in peripheral arterial bypass procedures. Sudden exposure of vein grafts to arterial blood pressure is associated with increased wall tension leading to overdistension of the graft and changes in flow patterns. Overdistension of vein grafts often results in anastomotic leaks, thrombosis, and loss of patency.

[Venous thromboembolism prophylaxis in major orthopaedic surgery: A multicenter, prospective, observational study].

Objectives: We investigated risk factors for venous thromboembolism (VTE), prophylaxis measures employed, and incidence of symptomatic deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) in patients undergoing major orthopaedic surgery (MOS).

Methods: An open, multicenter, prospective, observational study was conducted in 21 medical centers, comprising 899 patients. Of these, 316 patients (35.

Prevalence of coronary artery disease in low to moderate-risk asymptomatic women: a multislice computed tomography study.

Objectives: Traditional risk factors may underestimate the burden of subclinical atherosclerosis in women. Recently, multislice computed tomography (MSCT) has become widely available in detecting early coronary artery disease (CAD). We sought the prevalence of CAD in low to moderate-risk asymptomatic women by MSCT coronary artery calcium (CAC) scoring and coronary angiography.

[Effects of co-morbid disease and drug consumption on trauma patients 65 years of age and older: a university emergency department experience].

Background: The objective of this study was to evaluate the causes and demographics of trauma patients 65 years of age and older, and also the effects of co-orbidities and drug use on trauma.

Methods: This study was performed in Medicine Faculty of Yeditepe University Hospital Department of Emergency Medicine Outpatients Clinic between January 2005 - February 2006. Ninety-one trauma patients (48 males [52.

[Aseptic drainage associated with polyglactine sutures used for repair of Achilles tendon ruptures].

The aim of surgical treatment of Achilles tendon ruptures is to restore stability of the tendon. Various suture techniques and materials can be used for this purpose. Suture materials may be polyfilament or monofilament, absorbable or nonabsorbable.

[The contribution of locked screw-plate fixation with varying angle configurations to stability of osteoporotic fractures: an experimental study].

Objectives: This experimental study was designed to find new ways of improving stabilization of fractures in osteoporotic elderly patients through alterations made in the configuration and geometry of locked screw-plate fixation used in the conventional plate technique.

Methods: Four screw configurations with varying angulations were used for plate-bone construction. Forty iron plates of high quality (100x35x3 mm) were divided into four groups and two screw holes, 3 mm in diameter, were drilled on each plate at a distance of 15 mm.

Genetic analysis of the Irx4 gene in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

Objectives: The Irx4 gene is predominantly expressed in cardiac ventricles. It has been demonstrated in animal studies that disruption of the Irx4 gene causes inhibition of chamber-specific expression of myosin heavy chain genes, resulting in abnormal ventricular gene expression and cardiac hypertrophy. In this study, we aimed to investigate a possible association between mutations in the Irx4 gene and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HC).

[Tibialis posterior tendon transfer for drop foot deformity].

Objectives: We evaluated tibialis posterior tendon (TPT) transfers in patients with drop foot deformity.

Methods: Eight patients with drop foot deformity (2 females, 6 males; mean age 40 years; range 15 to 75 years) underwent TPT transfer to the dorsum of the foot. The deformity was on the left in three patients and on the right in five patients.

[The use of arthroscopic debridement and viscosupplementation in knee osteoarthritis].

Objectives: We investigated the effectiveness of arthroscopic debridement followed by viscosupplementation using different hyaluronic acid (HA) products in selected patients with knee osteoarthritis.

Methods: The study included 77 women (mean age 50+/-5 years; range 40 to 60 years) who had mild knee osteoarthritis according to the modified ARA (American Rheumatism Association) criteria and Ahlback classification. All the patients had degenerative meniscal tears.

[Dissemination pathways in high-pressure injection injuries of the hand: an experimental animal model].

Objectives: High-pressure injection injuries of the hand may compromise the function of the hand or even result in amputations. Based on our clinical observations, we aimed to demonstrate neurovascular dissemination in an animal model.

Methods: Ten adult New Zealand rabbits with a mean weight of 200 g were used.

[The effect of risedronate treatment on bone turnover markers in patients with hip fracture].

Objectives: The effect of risedronate treatment on bone resorption was investigated quantitatively by measuring N-telopeptide levels in urine of patients with hip fracture.

Methods: Forty-six women (mean age 75 years) who underwent surgical treatment for intertrochanteric or femoral neck fractures due to minor trauma were divided into two groups according to the order of presentation. One group (26 patients; mean age 77+/-5 years) received oral risedronate 5 mg/day after the fifth postoperative day, while the other group (20 patients; mean age 73+/-6 years) received no drug treatment.

[Current approaches to the treatment of developmental dysplasia of the hip].

Treatment modalities for developmental dysplasia of the hip are variable. Many authors advocate conservative treatment for infants. However, controversy arises as to the type and timing of osteotomies for older age groups.

[Lengthening of the phalanges by callus distraction in traumatic amputations of the fingers].

Objectives: We evaluated the results of lengthening of the phalanges by callus distraction in traumatic amputations of the fingers.

Methods: We treated traumatic amputations of 16 fingers of 13 male patients (mean age 27.7 years; range 12 to 43 years) by callotasis of the phalanges.