The effect of inspiratory rise time on mechanical power calculations in pressure control ventilation: dynamic approach.

Background: Mechanical power may serve as a valuable parameter for predicting ventilation-induced injury in mechanically ventilated patients. Over time, several equations have been developed to calculate power in both volume control ventilation (VCV) and pressure control ventilation (PCV). Among these equations, the linear model mechanical power equation (MP) closely approximates the reference method when applied in PCV.

Non‑syndromic first case of pediatric rhabdomyosarcoma originating from the umbilical left medial ligament: A case report.

Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) is the most common soft-tissue sarcoma in children. The present study reports the case of a 2-year-old female who presented with abdominal pain and a palpable abdominal mass. Radiological investigations failed to reveal the tissue origin of the mass and a tru-cut biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of embryonal RMS.

Whole exome sequencing reveals novel candidate variants for endometriosis utilizing multiple affected members in a single family.

Background: Endometriosis is an estrogen-dependent, chronic inflammatory disease that affects 10% of women during the reproductive ages. Despite the estimated 50% heritability for the condition, only 26% was associated with common genetic variants. Thus, necessity of identifying rare variants for the missing heritability is implicated in the literature.

Management of Persistent Syringomyelia in Patients Operated for Chiari Malformation Type 1.

Background: The treatment of persistent syringomyelia associated with Chiari malformation type 1 (CM1) is unclear. This study aims to evaluate the clinical and radiologic outcomes of syringo-subarachnoid shunt (SSS) as a treatment for persistent syringomyelia following posterior fossa decompression (PFD) for CM1.

Methods: Forty-nine cases treated for CM1 associated syringomyelia at a single center were analyzed, 17 of them undergoing reoperation due to persistent syrinx formation.

Impact of the Age at Distal Hypospadias Surgery on Behavioral Problems, Somatic Symptoms and Irritability Levels in Children.

Background: To assess the effect of age at hypospadias surgery on emotional and behavioural problems, somatic symptoms, irritability, and penile perception.

Methods: We retrospectively identified the patients who underwent single distal hypospadias surgery and age-matched healthy controls were included. There were two further subgroups according to the age at the time of hypospadias repair (<2 vs.

COVID-19 in hospitalized infants aged under 3 months: multi-center experiences across Turkey.

To investigate coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in infants aged 0 to 3 months because there is currently a significant gap in the literature on the subject. A cross-sectional study was conducted with the involvement of 19 medical centers across Turkey and 570 infants. The majority of the patients were male (58.

Comprehension of Cochlear Duct Length for Incomplete Partition Types.

Objective: Preoperative assessment of the cochlear duct length (CDL) and cochlear dimensions allows the selection of optimized implants. We aimed to evaluate the CDL measurements in incomplete partition (IP) defect patients and to create a reference to the literature.

Methods: Forty-one patients with IP (13 IP I, 23 IP II, and 5 IP III) and 30 controls were included in the study.

Could mesangial C3 deposition be an independent prognostic marker in immunoglobulin A nephropathy?

Background: Immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN) is a common primary glomerulonephropathy. There is evidence that mesangial C3 deposition plays a role in the development of the disease. The aim of this study was to examine the effect of C3 deposition on the prognosis of IgAN patients.

The effects of adequate dietary calcium intake in patients with hypoparathyroidism non-adherent to treatment: a prospective randomized controlled trial.

Objective: A significant problem that compels clinicians in the conventional treatment of hypoparathyroidism is patients' non-adherence to treatment. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of adequate Ca intake with dietary recommendations among hypoparathyroidism patients who persistently use Ca supplementation irregularly on plasma Ca and phosphate levels.

Methods: This prospective, randomized, controlled study was conducted on patients diagnosed with chronic hypoparathyroidism who persistently interrupt Ca supplementation therapy and therefore have a hypocalcemic course.

INTERRELATION BETWEEN PREOPERATIVE TESTS, INTRAOPERATIVE FINDINGS AND OUTCOMES OF 99M-TECHNETIUM-SESTAMIBI SCAN IN PRIMARY HYPERPARATHYROIDISM.

Context: Primary hyperparathyroidism is one of the most common endocrinological disorder and surgery of parathyroid glands is the main therapy of this disease. Minimally invasive surgery is getting more prominent in these days and its success in parathyroid surgery mostly depends on accuracy of the localization studies.

Objective: The aim of this study is to understand the relationship between preoperative biochemical tests, intraoperative findings and Technetium-99m-methoxyisobutylisonitrile (MIBI) scan results.

Assessment of Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients with Idiopathic Hirsutism Compared to Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

Objective: Hirsutism affects 5-15% of women of reproductive age. Health-related quality of life (HQOL) is a multidimensional assessment of well-being that considers the physical, social, and emotional aspects associated with a specific disease. The aim of this study is to evaluate HQOL in patients diagnosed with idiopathic hirsutism (IH) and compare it with patients diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

Management of Thyroid Nodules.

Thyroid nodules are common and the prevalence varies between 4 and 7% by palpation and 19-68% by high-resolution USG. Most thyroid nodules are benign, and the malignancy rate varies between 7 and 15% of patients. Thyroid nodules are detected incidentally during clinical examination or, more often, during imaging studies performed for another reason.

Predictive Factors Affecting the Development of Lateral Lymph Node Metastasis in Papillary Thyroid Cancer.

Objectives: Lateral lymph node metastasis (LLNM) in papillary thyroid cancer (PTC) determines the extent of surgery to be performed and the prognosis of the disease. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the clinicopathological risk factors affecting the development of LLNM.

Methods: We retrospectively evaluated the demographic and clinicopathological data of 346 cases with PTC who were operated in our clinic between May 2012 and September 2020.

Comparison of Transrectal Ultrasonography-Guided Prostate Biopsies Analgesia's; Rectal Lidocaine Gel Versus Sandwich Anesthesia (Transurethral Plus Transrectal Lidocaine Gel Administration): A Double-Blind, Randomized, Controlled and Prospective Study.

Objectives: We aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the additive transurethral anesthetic agent to transrectal anesthetic agent.

Methods: Transrectal ultrasound-guided 12 core prostate biopsy planned, 237 patients included in our study. The patients randomly divided into two groups.

The Cochlear Size Variations in Incomplete Partitions with Multiplanar Images on Pediatric Temporal Bone CT.

Objectives: The purpose of the study was to evaluate cochlea dimensions by the multiplanar reconstruction of high-resolution computed tomography that could be useful in diagnosing incomplete partition (IP) malformations.

Methods: This study included 32 patients with 64 side cochleae diagnosed with IP defect and 38 cochleae as the control without any defect. Basal turn length (BL), cochlear height (CH), Mid-apical length (MAL), Mid-apical height, Cochlear length (A), and Cochlear width (B) were measured on reformat images.

Food Sensitivity in Children Diagnosed with Atopic Dermatitis in The First 2 Years: How Many of These Patients Are Truly Allergic?

Objectives: In this study, it was aimed to examine food sensitivity in patients with atopic dermatitis (AD) and to investigate the frequency of food allergy in patients with food sensitivity.

Methods: Patients aged 0-2 years who were followed up with the diagnosis of AD were included in the study. The characteristics of demographic and clinical and laboratory findings of the patients were recorded retrospectively.

Microvascular Dysfunction in COVID-19 Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome.

Objective: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is considered to deteriorate endothelial function through hyperinflammation. We aimed to investigate microvascular dysfunction using the angiographic parameters thrombolysis in myocardial infarction frame count (TFC) and myocardial blush grade (MBG), in COVID-19 patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS).

Methods: One hundred and sixty-five patients presented with ACS (62.

Etiological Evaluation in Children Referred to the Pediatric Cardiology Outpatient Clinic with Chest Pain.

Objectives: One of the most common reasons for pediatric cardiology referrals is chest pain in childhood. Although it is mostly innocent in character, it is rarely associated with life-threatening pathologies. In this study, it was aimed to evaluate the etiological causes in children with chest pain.

Bloodstream Infections Caused by Multidrug Resistant Bacteria: Clinical and Microbiological Features and Mortality.

Objectives: Bloodstream infections (BSI) are associated with high morbidity and mortality. The aim of our study is to determine whether there is a relationship between certain risk factors such as the underlying disease, patient's medical history, or interventional procedures and multidrug resistant (MDR) bacterial infection and to determine the risk factors for mortality.

Methods: Two hundred and twenty-two outpatients and inpatients who were diagnosed with bacteremia over a 6-month period were included in the study.

Is There a Relationship Between Epicardial Adipose Tissue, Inflammatory Markers, and the Severity of COVID-19 Pneumonia?

Objectives: Epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) is a type of visceral adipose tissue with pro-inflammatory properties. We sought to examine the relationship between the EAT volume and attenuation measured on non-contrast chest computed tomography (CT), inflammation markers, and the severity of COVID-19 pneumonia.

Methods: One hundred and twenty-five patients who are over 18 years old who applied to our hospital and were found to have COVID-19 polymerase chain reaction (+) on nasopharyngeal swab sample and COVID-19 pneumonia on chest CT were included in the study.

Persistent and Recurrent Primary Hyperparathyroidism: Intraoperative Supplemental Methods, Basic Principles of Surgery, and Other Treatment Options.

Reoperative parathyroid surgery is challenging even for experienced surgeons. Cure rates are lower than primary surgery. Good anatomical and embryological knowledge is important.

Differentiated Thyroid Cancer in Children and Adolescents: Clinicopathological Characteristics of 32 Patients Followed up in our Pediatric Endocrinology Unit.

Objectives: This study aims to investigate the clinical and pathological features of patients with differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC) treated at our tertiary care institution.

Methods: Thirty-two children and adolescents followed up with the diagnosis of DTC between 2001 and 2017 were enrolled. We classified patients with DTC into two groups as below and above 10 years of age, and compared their clinical and pathological features.

A Displaced Mass in the Abdomen, Torsioned Ovary Cyst.

Ovarian cysts are one of the most common pathologies in the infancy period. Approximately 15% of intraabdominal masses seen in this period are genital origined and one-third of these masses are ovarian cysts. The incidence of ovarian cysts has been reported as 1 in 2500 live births.

The Role of Serum Inflammation-Based Scores in Diagnosis and Assessing Remission in Cushing's Disease.

Objectives: Chronic hypercortisolism causes diverse alterations in the immune system and inflammatory disruptions. Serum inflammation-based scores (SIBS) are indicators of systemic inflammatory status. This study aims to determine the role of SIBS in the diagnosis and evaluation of remission in patients with Cushing's disease (CD).