Evaluation of pachymetric measurements with scheimpflug photography-based system and optical coherence tomography pachymetry at different stages of keratoconus.

The aim of this study was to compare the central and peripheral pachymetric measurements determined with Sirius system and Visante OCT and evaluate the agreement between them at different stages of keratoconus. Measurements were not significantly different in all patients and subgroups and showed high correlation for the corneal thicknesses of the entire cornea in different stages of keratoconus.

The prevalence of fibromyalgia among patients with cervical radiculopathy due to cervical disc herniation: a pilot study.

Background: Cervical disc herniation (CDH) is the most common cause of cervical radiculopathy and could overlap with fibromyalgia (FM).

Objective: The primary aim of the present study was to investigate the prevalences of FM and widespread pain in patients with cervical radiculopathy diagnosed as CDH in a cross-sectional study. The secondary aim was to analyze the localization of tender points (TPs) and associated symptoms in these patients comparing patients with FM.

Cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis presenting with bilateral achilles tendon xanthomata: a case report.

Xanthomas are described as deposits in the skin and subcutaneous tissues. Mostly known as pseudotumors, xanthomas consist of connective tissue containing mainly cholesterol, triglycerides, and numerous foamy macrophages. Bilateral Achilles tendon xanthomata is pathognomonic for cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis in the case of normal cholesterol levels but increased cholestanol levels in serum.

Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography during pregnancy without radiation.

Aim: To present our experience with pregnant patients who underwent endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) without using radiation, and to evaluate the acceptability of this alternative therapeutic pathway for ERCP during pregnancy.

Methods: Between 2000 and 2008, six pregnant women underwent seven ERCP procedures. ERCP was performed under mild sedoanalgesia induced with pethidine HCl and midazolam.

Gastro-intestinal bezoars: thirty-five years experience.

Background And Aims: Because of their rarity and late diagnosis, gastro-intestinal bezoars can be treated after the occurrence of some complications such as acute intestinal obstruction, strangulation, decubitus ulceration and bleeding. In this study, reasons for bezoar formation, measures to be taken and treatment modalities were investigated.

Patients And Methods: The files of the patients who were found to have gastro-intestinal bezoars and who were treated at Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty General Surgery Department and Emergency Unit between the years 1970 and 2005 were analysed.

Melatonin prevents acetaminophen-induced nephrotoxicity in rats.

Nephrotoxicity is a major complication of acetaminophen (APAP), a widely used analgesic and antipyretic drug, and there is no specific treatment for APAP-induced renal damage. It has been reported that reactive oxygen metabolites or free radicals are important mediators of APAP toxicity. In this study, the protective role of melatonin (MLT) on APAP-induced nephrotoxicity was investigated in rats.