Liver Transplantation for Acute Liver Failure due to Mushroom Poisoning.

Background/aims: Liver transplantation is a life-saving approach in some cases of mushroom poisoning, which is one of the important causes of acute liver failure. However, debate continues regarding the timing of liver transplantation. The aim of this study is to retrospectively evaluate the results of patients who underwent liver transplantation due to mushroom poisoning.

A new technique: Acar's atony suture for postpartum uterine hemorrhage.

Objective: This study aims to define a new compression suture technique that is easy to apply and effective in stopping PPH immediately.

Study Design: This is a retrospective study of 22 women who received Acar's uterine compressive atony sutures at a single tertiary hospital between January 2021 and November 2023. Demographic and obstetric data were collected.

Diastolic Strain Parameters are Associated with Short Term Mortality and Rehospitalization in Patients with Advanced Heart Failure.

Background: Heart failure (HF) is a leading cause of hospitalization and mortality worldwide and places a great economic burden on healthcare systems. Identification of prognostic factors in HF patients is of great importance to establish optimal management strategies and to avoid unnecessary invasive and costly procedures in end-stage patients.

Objectives: In the current study, we aimed to investigate the association between diastolic strain parameters including E/e' SR, and short-term outcomes in advanced HF patients.

Fetal Epicardial Fat Thickness in Obese Pregnant Women: Its Effect on Fetal Cardiac Function and Neonatal Outcomes.

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate fetal epicardial fat thickness (EFT) together with fetal myocardial performance index (MPI) and its effects on neonatal outcomes in obese pregnant women.

Materials And Methods: A total of 102 pregnant women, 51 obese and 51 of normal weight, were included in this prospective study. Fetal EFT, and MPI measurements were performed for all patients.

Effectiveness of gonarthrosis treatment via intra-articular injections of linear vs. cross-linked hyaluronic acids.

Objectives: The study aimed to compare the outcomes of single-dose cross-linked hyaluronic acid and the linear regimen of three doses of HA knee injections among patients with gonarthrosis.

Patients And Methods: This single-center, retrospective study was conducted with 60 patients (47 females, 13 males; mean age: 57.9±4.

Mid-term results of autologous matrix-induced chondrogenesis surgery with or without scaffolds for arthroscopic treatment of deep talus osteochondral lesions: A comparative study.

Objectives: This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of arthroscopic autologous matrix-induced chondrogenesis (AMIC) procedure with or without polyglycolic acid-hyaluronic acid (PGA-HA)-based cell-free scaffold (CFS) in Bristol Stage 4 and Stage 5 osteochondral lesion of the talus (OLT) ranging between 1.5 and 3 cm .

Patients And Methods: Between March 2018 and March 2021, a total of 47 patients with OLTs (29 males, 18 females; mean age: 22.

The effect of perceived social support levels on coping methods for urinary incontinence in elderly men.

Objective: This study aimed to determine the effect of the perceived social support level on coping methods for urinary incontinence among men aged 65 years and over with urinary incontinence.

Methods: A total of 92 male patients over the age of 65 years with urinary incontinence and adequate cognitive levels were included in the study. The coping methods, the environmental support, and the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support were used to collect data.

Placental and Umbilical Cord Blood Oxidative Stress Level and Telomere Homeostasis in Early Onset Severe Preeclampsia.

Objective: Although the etiopathogenesis of preeclampsia (PE) is unknown, evidence suggests that it may be associated with increased oxidative stress. Studies have shown that oxidative stress can affect DNA fragments called telomeres. However, the interactions of PE, oxidative stress, and telomere length are not clearly known.

DO THE CHANGES OF SCAPULOTHORACIC ANGLE AFFECT WINGED SCAPULA DEVELOPMENT AND FUNCTIONAL SCORES DURING CLAVICLE FRACTURE TREATMENT?

Introduction: To compare surgical and conservative management of midshaft clavicle fractures according with scapulothoracic joint angle change, considering clinical, functional, and radiological outcomes.

Methods: A total of 95 midshaft clavicle fracture patients aged between 18-70 years with a minimum follow-up duration of 12 months were included in this study. Patients were treated either conservatively (Group I) or surgically (Group 2).

Mid-term outcomes of hemipelvic allograft reconstruction after pelvic bone tumor resections.

Objectives: This study aims to evaluate survival of patients and implants, functions, and morbidity of surgical technique of reconstruction with a fresh-frozen massive pelvic allograft following a pelvic resection.

Patients And Methods: Between January 2009 and December 2016, a total of 19 patients (12 males, 7 females; mean age: 35.8±14.

Seroprevalence of in Different Patient Groups in Our Hospital.

Objective: () is an obligate intracellular parasite. It is regarded as an important cause of morbidity and mortality in congenital contamination and immunosuppressive patients. This study aimed to determine the seropositivity of in various ages and patient groups, as well as to reveal the current immune status, especially in risk groups.

Radiology guided antegrade GASTROSTOMY deployment of mushroom (pull type) catheters with classical and modified methods in patients with oropharyngeal, laryngeal carcinoma, and anesthesia risk.

Objective: The aim of study is to evaluate the results of deployment of Percutaneous Radiological Gastrostomy (PRG), which is a good alternative to Surgical Gastrostomy (SG), with transoral approach in cases where Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) is contraindicated, difficult or unsuccessful, in patients with high risk of American Society of Anesthesiologists with four scores. In addition, we aimed to demonstrate the advantages of mushroom pull type catheters over push type gastrostomy catheters.

Methods: This retrospective study included a total of 40 patients (18 females and 22 males) aged 21-92 years who underwent PRG with the antegrade transoral approach.

Comparative Evaluation of the Efficacy of Indirect Hemagglutination Test and Radiological Methods in the Pre-diagnosis of Cystic Echinococcosis.

Objective: Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is a common public health concern in Turkey. In this study, we investigated the agreement between the results of radiological imaging methods and serological tests through a 5-year retrospective evaluation in patients admitted to a university hospital with a suspicion of CE so as to determine the frequency of CE in the study region.

Methods: The indirect hemagglutination test (IHA) results of 1.

Telomere Length in Idiopathic Recurrent Pregnancy Loss.

Objective: Telomere length is used as an indicator of biological aging. It is well known that one of the most remarkable risk factors of recurrent pregnancy losses is advanced maternal age. The objective of this study was to investigate the correlation between idiopathic recurrent pregnancy loss and telomere length.

Adolescent pelvic chondrosarcoma, surgical treatment, and unusual reconstruction with pedestal conic cup (LUMiC®): A case report.

An 18-year-old male patient was diagnosed pelvic chondrosarcoma histopathologically. Hip joint involvement was detected. No metastasis or neurovascular invasion was seen.

Our Retroperitoneal Cystic Echinococcosis Surgery Experiences at Mehmet Akif İnan Training and Research Hospital in Şanlıurfa.

Objective: This study aimed to discuss the place of surgical technique in patients who were operated for retroperitoneal hydatid cyst at our clinic, in the light of current literature.

Methods: Data from seven patients who were operated for retroperitoneal hydatid cyst between May 2012 and May 2019 were retrospectively collected and evaluated.

Results: Two patients were operated for isolated retroperitoneal hydatid cyst, one for liver hydatid cyst accompanying renal hydatid cyst and four patients were operated only for renal hydatid cyst.

Regenerative effects of hyperbaric oxygen therapy and platelet-rich plasma on the osteochondral defects of rats.

Objectives: This study aims to investigate the effects of hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) on the regeneration of osteochondral defects of the rats, and the synergistic effect of this combined treatment.

Materials And Methods: This randomized, controlled, and interventional animal study was conducted between May 2014 and August 2014 Osteochondral regeneration was evaluated in four treatment groups (control, PRP, HBO, and HBO+PRP groups) at the 30th day after iatrogenic injury. Thirty-two female Wistar albino rats (weighing 248-305 g) underwent arthrotomy and osteochondral surgery on left knees.

General Features and Laboratory Diagnosis of Infection.

Toxoplasmosis is a common infection worldwide caused by , an intracellular parasite. The prevalence of Toxoplasmosis ranges from 17.5% to 69.

Safety of dabigatran etexilate for the secondary prevention of venous thromboembolism in children.

This open-label, single-arm, prospective cohort trial is the first phase 3 safety study to describe outcomes in children treated with dabigatran etexilate for secondary venous thromboembolism (VTE) prevention. Eligible children aged 12 to <18 years (age stratum 1), 2 to <12 years (stratum 2), and >3 months to <2 years (stratum 3) had an objectively confirmed diagnosis of VTE treated with standard of care (SOC) for ≥3 months, or had completed dabigatran or SOC treatment in the DIVERSITY trial (NCT01895777) and had an unresolved clinical thrombosis risk factor requiring further anticoagulation. Children received dabigatran for up to 12 months, or less if the identified VTE clinical risk factor resolved.

Recurrent meningitis by Streptococcus pneumoniae in a girl with cochlear implant and head trauma despite 13-valent conjugated pneumococcal vaccine.

Recurrent bacterial meningitis is a very rare phenomenon in children. Skull base fractures and cochlear implant are the important predisposing factors and, Streptococcus pneumoniae is the most frequently isolated agent. Implementation of 13-valent conjugated pneumococcal vaccine (PCV13) has reduced the occurence of invasive pneumococcal diseases.

Non-surgical acute traumatic perianal injuries.

Objectives: The diagnosis of fecal incontinence is challenging and complex. One of the most significant causes of fecal incontinence is trauma in the perianal area. The most important cause of such trauma is birth trauma.