Effects of closure versus non-closure of the visceral and parietal peritoneum at cesarean section: does it have any effect on postoperative vital signs? A prospective randomized study.

Objective: To investigate the effect of peritonization at cesarean section on postoperative vital signs which was thought to be an indirect finding secondary to increased sympathetic activity originated from pain caused by stretched peritoneum.

Methods: One hundred and thirty-three pregnant women were randomized to four groups; Closure of parietal peritoneum only (group 1; n = 32), closure of visceral and parietal peritoneums (group 2; n = 32), no closure of peritoneums (group 3; n = 32) and closure of the visceral peritoneum only (group 4; n = 32). All participants were monitored for blood pressure, pulse activity and hourly urinary output during the first postoperative 24 h.

Efficacy of periarticular injection applied trough knee other than posterior capsule in simultaneous bilateral total knee arthroplasty.

Background: We aimed to evaluate periarticular multimodal drug injection (PMDI) in bilateral total knee arthroplasty.

Methods: In 154 knees of 77 patients, PMDI was administered intraoperatively through the regions other than posterior capsule to one knee; other knee was control.

Results: Drug-injected knees had lower visual analog scale scores and higher passive range of motion postoperatively (p < 0.

A New Mini-External Fixator for Treating Hallux Valgus: A Preclinical, Biomechanical Study.

Proximal metatarsal osteotomy is the most effective technique for correcting hallux valgus deformities, especially in metatarsus primus varus. However, these surgeries are technically demanding and prone to complications, such as nonunion, implant failure, and unexpected extension of the osteotomy to the tarsometatarsal joint. In a preclinical study, we evaluated the biomechanical properties of the fixator and compared it with compression screws for treating hallux valgus with a proximal metatarsal osteotomy.

Avoiding Extended Scar in Skin Expansion: Alagoz Technique.

The principal aim of skin expansion is to provide additional donor tissue without extra donor-site morbidity. Most of the reports about tissue expansion are focused on the properties of expander. Donor-site decision is usually underestimated.

Does intra-articular fracture change the lubricant content of synovial fluid?

Background: Lubrication function is impaired and the lubricant content of synovial fluid (SF) changes immediately after plateau tibia fractures. Here, we aimed to analyze the lubricant content of SF at chronic term following plateau tibia fracture.

Methods: Forty-eight surgically treated patients without joint incongruency (<2 mm displacement) were included in the study.

Histopathological evaluation of Ankaferd blood stopper use in the rabbit septoplasty model.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to assess the use of Ankaferd blood stopper (ABS), an organic hemostatic agent of plant origin, in septoplasty operations, and to determine its effect on nasal septal tissues in the rabbit model.

Method: The study was performed on 30 New Zealand adult male rabbits each weighing 2500-3500g (average: 3000g). The rabbits were randomly divided into 4 groups, namely, the control group (without septoplasty), the septoplasty+tampon group, the septoplasty+ABS group, and the septoplasty+tampon+ABS group.

Reconstruction of Traumatic Composite Tissue Defect of Medial Longitudinal Arch With Free Osteocutaneous Fibular Graft.

A 34-year-old male sustained a crush injury resulting in bone and soft tissue loss along the medial longitudinal arch of his left foot. Specifically, the injury resulted in loss of first metatarsal without injury to the medial cuneiform or proximal phalanx, fracture of the third metatarsal, and a 5-cm × 9-cm soft tissue defect overlying the dorsomedial aspect of the right foot. After debridement and daily wound care, the defect was subsequently reconstructed using a free osteocutaneous fibular graft.

Relation between Olfactory Dysfunction and Episodic Verbal Memory in Early Parkinson's Disease.

Introduction: Olfactory dysfunction is an early and common symptom in idiopathic Parkinson's disease (IPD). Recently, the relation between olfactory dysfunction and cognitive loss in IPD has been reported. In our study, we aimed to investigate the relation between olfactory dysfunction and cognitive impairments in early IPD related with this theory.

Granuloma formation secondary to Achilles tendon repair with nonabsorbable suture.

Introduction: Several complications can be observed after Achilles tendon repairs. In this study we aimed to report granuloma formation secondary to Achilles tendon repair with Ethibond (Ethicon INC, Somerville, New Jersey) suture.

Presentation Of Case: A 31 year-old man operated for Achilles tendon rupture.

Bilateral intertrochanteric and femoral diaphyseal fractures with unilateral proximal tibial fracture: A case report and review of the literature.

Introduction: Bilateral intertrochanteric femur fractures are relatively rare injuries. This study aims to present a case of a patient with simultaneous bilateral intertrochanteric femur fractures and femoral diaphyseal fractures and proximal tibial fracture with his twelve years follow-up.

Presentation Of Case: A 44-year-old man presented to emergency department after a motor vehicle accident.

An underestimated "ghost" foreign body as an unusual cause of mandibular osseocutaneous fistula formation: impacted spike of a soccer cleat.

In this article, the case of a patient with osteocutaneous fistula at the left malar region secondary to impacted spike of a soccer cleat to the mandible is presented. Both the clinical and radiologic diagnoses failed because of an obscure anamnesis of the patient and the unavailability of viewing the spike in orthopantomogram and computed tomography. Surgical extirpation was performed to the 41-year-old man who was injured in a football match 3 months before the presentation and had a swooning history after an accidental booting.

Community-acquired left-sided Pseudomonas aeruginosa endocarditis in a patient without intravenous drug use.

We present a case of community-acquired left-sided Pseudomonas aeruginosa endocarditis in a person without intravenous drug use. The patient presented with facial numbness and did not have any predisposing condition for endocarditis. He was treated successfully with valvular surgery, along with combination antibiotics.