Is SWEEPS better than PUI in reducing intracanal bacteria and inflammation in cases of apical periodontitis?

To evaluate the efficacy of SWEEPS mode of the Er: YAG laser(SL) and passive ultrasonic irrigation(PUI) in the eradication of microorganisms and in the inflammation detection by IL-1β. Thirty patients with chronic apical periodontitis(AP) were allocated into two groups: Group SL-SWEEPS laser activated irrigation(n = 15) and Group PUI-passive ultrasonic irrigation(n = 15). Bacteriological samples were taken before(S1) and after chemomechanical preparation(S2), and then after final irrigation activation(S3).

How much does clinical prediagnosis correlate with electrophysiological findings?: a retrospective study.

Background: Electrodiagnostic testing (EDX) is important in the diagnosis and follow-up of neuropathic and myopathic diseases. This study aimed to demonstrate the compatibility between clinical prediagnosis and electrophysiological findings.

Methods: EDX results from 2004 to 2020 at the physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) clinic were screened.

Evaluation of Antral Biopsies Obtained in Endoscopically Normal Esophagogastroduodenoscopy: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

Background: The requirement for routine biopsy sampling in esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) with normal endoscopic findings is a subject of debate. In this study, patients who had normal endoscopic findings in EGD and underwent biopsy sampling were retrospectively analyzed.

Methods: This single-center retrospective cohort study included 671 patients who underwent EGD between 2021 and 2023 in the Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital Surgical Endoscopy Unit.

The relation of recurrent laryngeal nerve to inferior thyroid artery and extralaryngeal nerve branching may increase the risk of vocal cord paralysis in thyroidectomy.

Purpose: The anatomical variations of the recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) are common during thyroidectomy. We aimed to evaluate the risk of RLN paralysis in case of its anatomical variations, retrospectively.

Methods: The patients with primary thyroidectomy between January 2016 and December 2019 were enrolled.

Cardiovascular outcomes of complex bifurcation lesions following double kissing crush or nano-crush techniques: The multicenter EVOLUTE-CRUSH V study.

Background: Double kissing crush (DKC) and nano-crush (NC) techniques are frequently used, but the comparison for both techniques is still lacking. The goal of this multicenter study was to retrospectively assess the midterm clinical results of DKC and NC stenting in patients with complex bifurcation lesions (CBLs).

Methods: A total of 324 consecutive patients [male: 245 (75.

Omental Flap Technique in Pancreaticojejunostomy: Does it Prevent Pancreatic Fistula Development after Pancreaticoduodenectomy?

Aim: The aim of our study was to investigate the clinical results of omental flap application during pancreaticojejunostomy (PJ) anastomosis in pancreatoduodenectomy (PD) surgeries.

Methods: The data of patients who underwent pancreaticoduodenectomy in our hospital were evaluated retrospectively. The patients were divided into two groups; patients with an omental flap (Group 1) and those without an omental flap (Group 2).

Relationship Between Recurrent Pregnancy Loss With Unknown Etiology and Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress.

Introduction: Recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) is characterized by consecutive pregnancy losses before 20 weeks of gestation, with evolving definitions necessitating adjustments to prevent delays in couples' evaluation. Limited etiological data on RPL prompts comprehensive evaluations, often yielding no pathological findings. Emerging research implicates endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress in various reproductive processes, yet its association with RPL remains understudied.

Can Voice Parameters Provide Cutoff Values to Predict Dysphagia in Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis?

In dysphagia assessment, along with well-defined measurements and signs, voice parameters can potentially support clinical decision as a marker, but more evidence is needed. This study aims to determine the voice parameters that can predict the risk of dysphagia and to determine optimal cutoff values in individuals with multiple sclerosis (IwMS). Seventy-six adults participated in the study, including 39 IwMS and 37 healthy individuals (HI).

A Novel Homozygous Variant in an Emerging Peroxisomal Disorder Presenting with Retinal Dystrophy and a Review of the Literature.

Introduction: Acyl-CoA binding domain containing 5 (ACBD5) deficiency is a newly defined inborn peroxisomal disorder with only 7 patients reported to date. Herein, we report a patient with ACBD5 deficiency who was diagnosed after a complicated diagnostic process.

Case Presentation: A 6-year-old male patient was admitted with complaints of neuromotor regression and visual disturbances.

Parapelvic Renal Cyst Treatment with Flexible Ureteroscopy: Single Centre Experience.

Background: This study aimed to assess the feasibility, safety, and efficacy of an endoscopic parapelvic renal cyst (PRC) incision using flexible ureterorenoscopy (fURS).

Material And Methods: We retrospectively reviewed data concerning 16 patients in whom PRC incisions had been performed using fURS between January 2016 and January 2022. Two patients were excluded from the study owing to a lack of follow-up information.

Functional and esthetic effects of botulinum toxin injection into the masseter muscles: evaluation of 80 patients from a dermatological perspective.

Background: Masseter muscle hypertrophy is characterized by a symmetrical or asymmetrical increase in muscle volume. Although it can be asymptomatic, it may be associated with bruxism. Therefore, patients may seek intervention for esthetic and/or functional concerns.

Eating attitudes of migraine patients in Turkey: a prospective multi-center study.

Background: Migraine is a disease characterized by headache attacks. The disease is multifactorial in etiology and genetic and environmental factors play role in pathogenesis. Migraine can also be accompanied by psychiatric disorders like neurotism and obsessive compulsive disorder.

A Novel Score for an Old Enemy: Atherogenic Plasma Index Predicts In-Stent Restenosis among Stable Angina Pectoris Patients.

Objectives: Although the association of Atherogenic index of plasma (AIP) with coronary artery disease (CAD) and atherosclerosis is known, the relationship between AIP and in-stent restenosis (ISR) remains unclear. We aimed to investigate the relationship between AIP and ISR in patients with stable angina pectoris (SAP) treated with drug-eluting stent (DES).

Methods: Patients with a history of DES implantation following stable angina were evaluated between January 2015 and November 2019 in this observational and retrospective study.

Endovascular Pipeline Shield Treatment of Iatrogenic Internal Carotid Artery Pseudoaneurysm and Carotid-Cavernous Fistula.

Pseudoaneurysm (PA) and carotid cavernous fistula (CCF) of the internal carotid artery (ICA) is an uncommon complication of endoscopic endonasal surgery that occurs in 1% of cases. We report on the successful placement of flow-diverting stents (FDS) to ICA pseudoaneurysm and caroticocavernous fistula caused by iatrogenic ICA injury for a pituitary adenoma in a 37-year-old female. After placement of the pipeline shield given a certain time, dual antiplatelet agents (DAPT) and follow-up angiogram verified complete aneurysm obliteration and effective endoluminal reconstruction of the injured vessel.

The Impact of Combination of Aerobic and Resistive Exercise on Activities of Daily Living and Risk of Fall in Osteosarcopenic Patients.

Objectives: It is aimed to explain the impact of the combination of aerobic and resistive exercise on activities of daily living and the risk of falls in osteosarcopenic patients.

Methods: Female and male patients over 70 years of age followed up from the osteoporosis outpatient clinic were screened. Appropriate patients were evaluated for sarcopenia gait speed, grip strength and skeletal muscle mass.

Factors Affecting Success Rates in Endoscopic Repair of CSF Rhinorrhea.

Objectives: Our aim in this study is to assess the effect of factors such as age, etiology, defect size, application of lumbar drainage and surgical technique on Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) fistula repair success rates.

Methods: The Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system of our clinic was retrospectively reviewed for cases that were operated between 2006 and 2020 for CSF fistula originating from anterior skull base with endoscopic transnasal technique. A total of 35 patients were included in the study.

Comparative Analysis of FSE T2 Weighted, Chemical Shift and Dynamic Contrast-Enhanced MR Imaging in the Characterization of Adrenal Masses Based on Qualitative and Quantitative Parameters.

Objectives: The purpose of our study was to investigate the role of different magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) parameters in the characterization of adrenal masses.

Methods: A total of 150 patients who presented with 186 adrenal tumors were retrospectively evaluated in this study. Final patient cohort consisted of 17 pheochromocytomas, 3 adrenocortical carcinomas, 24 metastases, 31 lipid-poor adenomas and 111 lipid-rich adenomas.

Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Pediatricians About COVID-19 Vaccination to Children.

Objectives: Achieving high vaccination rates is very important in the prevention of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) as in other infectious diseases. This study aimed to evaluate pediatricians' knowledge, attitudes and behaviours about COVID-19 vaccination of children.

Methods: Our single-center, descriptive, cross-sectional, prospective study was conducted between September 20, 2022 and November 30, 2022.

Abducens Nerve Palsy in a Patient with COVID-19: A Case Report.

Numerous neurological manifestations associated with COVID-19 have been reported. However, abducens nerve palsy (ANP) associated with COVID-19 is very rare and mostly related to accompanying respiratory symptoms. Here we present a 29-year-old woman with unilateral ANP manifesting with diplopia and positive SARS-CoV-2 S antibodies, which were checked later.

Evaluation of Etiological Causes and Factors Affect Length of Hospitalization in Neonates Hospitalized with Lower Respiratory Tract Infection.

Objectives: This study aims to determine the risk factors by examining the sociodemographic characteristics of infants hospitalized in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) due to lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI), to determine the factors that affect the duration of hospitalization, and to determine the underlying microbial factors and evaluate them in the light of the literature.

Methods: This study evaluated the data of newborns hospitalized with LTRI between 01 October 2022 and 31 March 2023. Demographic characteristics of the patients detected viral agents, duration of hospitalization and risk factors were recorded in the study form.