The changing face of abuse cases in a pediatric intensive care unit: A single-center experience.

Background: Due to the increase in abuse and neglect cases in recent years, the purpose of this study was to assess child abuse and neglect of patients who were hospitalized and followed up in our pediatric intensive care unit (PICU).

Methods: A total of 34 abuse and neglect patients who were admitted to the PICU from August 2020 to March 2021 were included retrospectively in the study. Patients' clinical and demographic characteristics were obtained from our hospital's patient record system (HIS).

Life Experiences of Patients With Multiple Sclerosis About Their Spasticity: A Phenomenological Study.

Spasticity is one of the main symptoms that is most common in patients with Multiple Sclerosis and causes increased disability. The aim of this study is to understand the experiences of patients with Multiple Sclerosis about their spasticity from their perspective. This study was conducted as a qualitative study with a Hermeneutic phenomenological framework.

Evaluation of pressure ulcer risk and development in operating rooms.

Aim: This study aimed to determine the risk and development of pressure ulcers in operating rooms.

Materials And Methods: The sample of the study included a total of 250 patients. In the study, the risk of pressure ulcers was assessed before the operation, and the development of pressure ulcers was evaluated within 24 h after the operation.

Successful treatment with therapeutic plasmapheresis of a pediatric patient with Guillain-Barré syndrome associated with neurobrucellosis.

Brucellosis is a multisystemic disease that can present with multiple signs and symptoms. Rarely, brucellosis can manifest as neurobrucellosis, with central or peripheral nervous system involvement. Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is a post-infectious autoimmune disease that progresses rapidly, causing ascending muscle weakness, and is accompanied by areflexia/hyporeflexia.

Clinical preferences and treatment attitudes among urologists, gynecologists, and geriatricians: An independent online questionnaire survey for comparison of treatment choices in the management of overactive bladder.

Objective: Overactive bladder (OAB) is a common clinical problem with associated morbidities both in men and women. Although real-life management strategies have been examined among urologists (URO), treatment choices may differ between different specialties. In the present study, an online survey was conducted to determine and compare the management strategies and clinical preferences of UROs, obstetricians/gynecologists (OB/GYN), and geriatricians (GER) in the treatment of OAB in their daily practices.

Clinical risk factors of adverse outcomes among women with COVID-19 in the pregnancy and postpartum period: a sequential, prospective meta-analysis.

Objective: This sequential, prospective meta-analysis sought to identify risk factors among pregnant and postpartum women with COVID-19 for adverse outcomes related to disease severity, maternal morbidities, neonatal mortality and morbidity, and adverse birth outcomes.

Data Sources: We prospectively invited study investigators to join the sequential, prospective meta-analysis via professional research networks beginning in March 2020.

Study Eligibility Criteria: Eligible studies included those recruiting at least 25 consecutive cases of COVID-19 in pregnancy within a defined catchment area.

Psychodrama as a new intervention for reducing fear of childbirth: a randomised controlled trial.

This study was designed to examine the potential benefit of the addition of psychodrama classes to antenatal education as a new technique to address fear of childbirth. This was a randomised controlled trial. A total of 150 women were initially enrolled in two groups.

Learning Curve of Laparoscopic Surgery for Colorectal Cancer at a New Regional State Hospital: A Single-Surgeon Experience Of 106 Consecutive Cases Without Supervision.

Background: Laparoscopic surgery for colorectal cancer is mostly performed in university hospitals or experienced centers. This study aimed at determining the learning curve of laparoscopic surgery for colorectal cancer at a new regional state hospital.

Patients And Methods: Clinico-pathological data of 106 consecutive patients who underwent laparoscopic surgery for colorectal cancer at a new regional state hospital between August 2018 and September 2021 were prospectively recorded and analyzed.

Accuracy and reliability of magnetic resonance imaging in the diagnosis of idiopathic intracranial hypertension.

Purpose: To determine the diagnostic utility of brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings in patients with idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) and to investigate the significance of evaluating radiological findings together with neurological and ophthalmological data in the diagnosis of IIH.

Materials And Methods: All consecutive patients diagnosed with IIH in our tertiary neuro-ophthalmology center between January 1, 2018 and March 15, 2020, were included in the study. The clinical, radiological, and ophthalmological findings of IIH patients were compared with the control group with similar demographic characteristics.

The reliability and validity of the Turkish version of the brief pain inventory-short form in patients with cancer pain.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the reliability and validity of the Turkish version of the Brief Pain Inventory (BPI-TR) in patients with cancer pain.

Patients And Methods: The study included 130 patients (70 females, 60 males; mean age: 56.1±13.

Multifocal diffuse large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma of the colon.

Background: Large cell neuroendocrine carcinomas (LCNEC) of the colon are an extremely rare and aggressive type of colorectal cancer. While multifocality is more frequently seen in small intestine NECs, no cases of multifocal NEC of the colon have been reported before.

Aim: A 69-year-old male patient presented with abdominal pain.

Awareness of damage control surgery and resuscitation practice: Rational emergency surgical trends in mass trauma events in Syria.

Background: Mass trauma is an event in which the number of patients temporarily exceeds the capacity of medical personnel to provide optimal care. Looking at the global terrorism index, Syria is one of the most terrorism-affected countries in the Middle East, and the threat of terrorist attacks that can cause mass trauma persists. When it comes to dealing with mass trauma, the damage control approach has come to the forefront in recent years.

The clinical feature and outcome of groove pancreatitis in a cohort: A single center experience with review of the literature.

Background: Groove pancreatitis (GP) is a rare form of chronic pancreatitis that is less common and is now gaining awareness with multimodal imaging modalities. Our aim is to analyze the mid-long term outcomes of patients diagnosed with GP with different treatment approaches.

Methods: A computerized search from electronic patient record database between May 2013 and June 2019 with the keywords 'groove', 'paraduodenal' was applied.

The relationship between stress, anxiety, and depression levels and pseudobulbar affect in patients with multiple sclerosis.

Background: Pseudobulbar affect (PBA) has recently been added to the list of mental disorders commonly observed in patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). The emotional changes experienced by MS patients may be associated with other mental problems and adversely affect disease prognosis. However, there are limited studies in the international and national literature on this subject.

Comparison of Initial CT Findings and CO-RADS Stage in COVID-19 Patients with PCR, Inflammation and Coagulation Parameters in Diagnostic and Prognostic Perspectives.

Objectives: This study aims to determine whether COVID-19 patients with different initial reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), computed tomography (CT) and laboratory findings have different clinical outcomes.

Materials And Methods: In this multi-center retrospective cohort study, 895 hospitalized patients with the diagnosis of COVID-19 were included. According to the RT-PCR positivity and presence of CT findings, the patients were divided into four groups.

Techniques and feasibility of the cranial-to-caudal approach for laparoscopic left colectomy in obstructive splenic flexure cancers: A consecutive case series (with video).

Aim: Laparoscopic surgery of splenic flexure cancers (SFCs) is one of the most challenging operations among other colorectal surgical procedures. The most commonly performed and recommended laparoscopic surgical technique is the medial-to-lateral approach. On the other hand, in obstructive splenic flexure cancers (OSFCs), the medial-to-lateral approach may not be possible due to the narrowed surgical field by dilated bowel and difficulty in positioning the bowel.

A case of severe DRESS syndrome treated with therapeutic plasma exchange and intravenous immunoglobulin therapy.

Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) syndrome in children is a rare adverse drug reaction with skin rash, fever, hematologic abnormalities, and multiorgan involvement. The diagnosis is difficult because of its various clinical presentations, nonetheless is extremely important due to the mortality rate. We describe a 14-year-old boy who developed hypersensitivity to either teicoplanin or meropenem therapy.

Is testicular microlithiasis associated with testicular pathologies in children?

Purpose: To analyze the association of testicular pathologies with TM.

Method: The retrospective study included pediatric patients who underwent scrotal ultrasonography (US) due to complaints, including testicular pain, discomfort, swelling, scrotal redness in our clinic between June 2020 and January 2022. The patients were divided into two groups.

Can Gastric Volume be Accurately Estimated by Ultrasound?

Objective: Knowing the degree of gastric fullness is critical in determining the potential risk of pulmonary aspiration prior to urgent or elective intubation. This study aims to investigate the role of ultrasound in predicting the gastric volume accurately.

Methods: 176 patients who underwent upper gastric endoscopy after 12-hour fasting were examined by gastric US.

The role of treatment with plasma exchange therapy in two pediatric toxic epidermal necrolysis cases related to COVID-19.

Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) are life-threatening mucocutaneous reactions characterized by necrosis and detachment of the epidermis. Drugs and bacterial or viral infections are the most common causes of SJS/TEN. Although cases of SJS/TEN have been reported after hydroxychloroquine, vaccine (mRNA [Biontech], and inactivated vaccine [Sinovac]) administration and during the clinical course of active Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), limited data is indicating the COVID-19 disease as a triggering factor.

Gastric perforation: An unusual complication after esophageal intubation.

Gastric perforation secondary to accidental esophageal intubation is a very rare mortal complication with only a few cases reported in the literature. In the management of this fatal complication, the early diagnosis and rapid surgical intervention are critical. In this case report, we present our experience with an unusual case, who required intubation in the intensive care unit due to acute hypoxemia and subsequently developed gastric perforation.

Can plasma exchange therapy be an option for the treatment of SARS-CoV-2 Related Splenial Lesion Syndrome: Two cases from the pediatric intensive care unit.

Background: Reversible splenial lesion syndrome (RESLES) is characterized by a temporary lesion in the splenium of the corpus callosum. RESLES is one of the most common causes of Mild encephalitis/encephalopathy reversible splenial lesion (MERS) and a rare clinical syndrome for the pediatric population. In a limited number of pediatric case reports, association with SARS-COV-2 in was reported.

Effect of enhanced personal protective equipment on colonoscopy performance and pain linked to procedure during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Background And Study Aim: During the COVID-19 pandemic, the use of standard personal protective equipment (SPPE) reduces transmission risks during endoscopic procedures. Our aim was to assess the effect of enhanced personal protective equipment (EPPE) on colonoscopy performance and pain linked to the procedure compared with SPPE.

Patients And Methods: During two similar periods with three-month duration (in 2019 and in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic), electronic medical records and colonoscopy reports were investigated for sequential patients undergoing colonoscopy.

Open abdomen technique used in complications of major gynecological oncology surgery.

Objective: To evaluate the open abdomen technique (laparostomy) used in complications of major gynecological oncology surgery.

Methods: We analyzed retrospectively the surgical database of all patients who had undergone major open surgery by the same gynecologic oncologist over a 5-year period. All patients who had had open abdomen procedure were identified; demographic data and indications of primary surgery, temporary abdominal closure procedure details, fascia closure and morbidity, mortality rates were evaluated.