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Background: Acute appendicitis is the most common nonobstetric cause of acute abdomen in pregnant women. In this study, we aimed to evaluate pregnant patients who were operated on for acute appendicitis in our center, which has a large pregnant population, in the light of the literature. Materials and Methods: The data of patients operated on for acute appendicitis between November 2015 and August 2022 were retrospectively examined and recorded electronically. The patients' complaints, physical examination findings, radiological data, operation type, and pathological data were recorded and examined in the light of the literature. Results: The average age of 37 patients who underwent appendectomy was 27.7 (20-42) years. In these patients, acute appendicitis was diagnosed most frequently in the 2nd trimester (48.6%). The most common presenting complaint of the patients was abdominal pain, and the most common physical examination finding was abdominal tenderness. Considering the admission time of the patients, it was observed that a delay of more than 24 hours increased the risk of perforation. Although the most common histopathological finding was acute appendicitis, malignancy was detected in one patient and enterobius vermicularis was detected in another. Conclusions: Acute appendicitis should be kept in mind in patients with new-onset right lower quadrant abdominal pain during pregnancy. Because delay in diagnosis and therefore surgery causes serious morbidity and mortality for both the fetus and the mother. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is a skin disease caused by protozoan parasites belonging to the Leishmania genus. The most commonly preferred treatment option for CL treatment is pentavalent antimony compounds. The aim of this study is to investigate the clinical characteristics and treatment responses of patients diagnosed with CL treated with systemic antimony. Materials and Methods: This retrospective study included 52 patients diagnosed with CL and treated with systemic antimony in our skin and venereal diseases clinic between May 2018 and May 2020. The clinical and demographic characteristics recorded in the patients' files were examined. Systemic antimony (intramuscular meglumine antimonate (IM MA)) was administered Results: 30 (57.7%) of the patients in our study w ere female a nd 22 (42.3%) were male. The average age of the patients was 26.5±14.23 years. Lesions were most frequently located in the facial region, and noduloulcerative type lesions were most frequently seen. The diagnosis of CL was made by observing amastigotes in the cutaneous smear in 48 (92.3%) patients and in the histopathological examination of the lesioned skin in 4 (7.7%) patients. When the patients receiving IM MA treatment were evaluated at the 12th week in terms of treatment response, complete clinical recovery of the lesions was observed in 50 (96.1%) patients and partial clinical improvement was observed in 2 (3.9%) patients. Conclusions: As a result, the data in our study were similar to the clinical and demographic data on CL previously published in our country. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: The aim of our study is to compare laparoscopic and abdominal myomectomies performed in our clinic and to evaluate the feasibility and safety of laparoscopic myomectomies. Materials and Methods: In this study, we retrospectively evaluated 314 cases who were threated with myomectomy operation in our clinic between 2012-2022. All of the cases were divided into two groups with respect to the surgical procedure performed. 314 patients were in the abdominal myomectomy group, 47 patients were in the laparoscopic myomectomy group and the groups were compared. Results: There was no statistically significant difference between the groups in terms of demographic data (p>0.05). When the groups were evaluated in terms of postoperative white blood cell(WBC), hemoglobin, hematocrit, platelet values, operation time, hospitalisation time, postoperative blood transfusion and perioperative complications, no statistically significant difference was observed (p>0.05). There were no statistically significant difference in terms of preoperative WBC and CRP values between the groups, but postoperative WBC and CRP values were lower in the laparoscopic myomectomy group (p<0.05). Conclusions: Laparoscopic myomectomy has a short recovery time and aesthetic advantage. However, equipment and the need of experienced surgeons limit its applicability. With the development of laparoscopic technologies and increasing the experience of surgeons with laparoscopic surgery, it will provide a serious advantage over the abdominal method in terms of less blood loss, less hospital stay, shorter operation times, less trauma and better cosmetic results. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: In this study, we aimed to compare the perioperative outcomes and complications of Olympus and Karl Storz bipolar transurethral bladder resection in the treatment of bladder tumors in non-invasive bladder cancer patients. Materials and Methods: After obtaining approval from the Ethics Committee (Decision No. 2023/5-17), all patients who underwent transurethral bladder tumor resection using Olympus and Karl Storz bipolar systems between January 01, 2019 and February 28, 2023 were evaluated. The demographic data of the patients, transfusion requirement, tumor size, and perioperative complications were compared. Results: It was observed that out of the 75 patients included in the study, 45 were operated on with Olympus, and 30 were operated on with Karl Storz. In the Olympus group, the change in hemoglobin (hgb) was found to be 1.11±0.61 gr/dl, while in the Karl Storz group, it was 1.35±0.82 gr/dl, and no statistically significant difference was observed (p= 0.180). Tumor size was 3.20±1.55 cm in the Olympus group and 4.20±2.79 cm in the Karl Storz group. Similarly, no statistically significant differences were found between the two groups in terms of obturator reflex, presence of bladder perforation, blood transfusion, and postoperative clot retention. Conclusions: The use of both bipolar systems' technology is safe and effective in the transurethral resection of non-invasive bladder cancer. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) analogues have been widely used in the treatment of patients with central precocious puberty (CPP) for many years. In previous studies regarding the effects of GnRH analogues therapy on body mass index (BMI), conflicting results have been obtained. In this study, it was aimed to evaluate the effects of GnRH analogues therapy on BMI in girls diagnosed with CPP. Materials and Methods: In the study, a total of 145 female patients, who were treated and followed up due to CPP between September 2016 and June 2021, were included. In the retrospective review of medical records of the patients, age at admission, height, weight, BMI and standard deviation scores (SDS), bone age, Tanner stage, serum follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) levels, luteinizing hormone (LH) levels, estradiol (E2) levels and the peak LH level in the GnRH stimulation test in the beginning and after the first year of treatment were evaluated. Results: The mean age of 145 patients with central precocious puberty in the beginning of treatment was 7.27±0.97 years, and the mean bone age was 9.12±1.10 years. At the beginning of treatment, 118 (81.38%) of the patients were at a normal weight or underweight, and 27 (18.62%) patients were overweight or obese. In terms of stages of puberty, 109 (75.17%) of the patients were Tanner stage 2, 30 (20.69%) patients were Tanner stage 3, and 6 (4.14%) patients were Tanner stage 4. While the mean BMI-SDS of all patients was 0.11±0.99 before the treatment, it increased significantly (p<0.001) by the end of the first year of treatment and was found as 0.35 ± 0.95. While the mean BMI-SDS of patients who were at a normal weight or underweight was -0.21± 0.78 before the treatment, it was found as 0.09±0.84 after the treatment (p < 0.001). The initial BMI-SDS of overweight or obese patients was 1.53±0.40, and it was found as 1.48±0.49 after the treatment (p=0.412). Conclusions: cious puberty increased the BMI-SDS in patients who were at a normal weight or underweight, but it did not cause any change in patients who were overweight or obese. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: It was aimed to evaluate the oncological outcomes in patients with primary Ta, high grade pathology, to determine possible risk factors for recurrence, and to show the effect of secondary TUR (re-TUR) on oncological outcomes. Materials and Methods: Data of patients who underwent TUR-BT in our clinic between January 2000 and December 2020 were retrospectively analyzed. Patients with pTa, high grade or G3 urothelial carcinoma were included. The demographic and histopathological data, development of relapse and progression and their duration time were scanned. The patients were divided into two groups, those with and without recurrence, and those with re-TUR or not. Comparison of categorical variables was done with Pearson chi-square test and Fisher's Exact test. In quantitative data, Student's t-test was used for normally distributed variables and Mann-Whitney U test was used for others. Type I error probability was accepted as α = 0.05 for all tests. Kaplan-Meier survival curves with 95% CI were used to determine the effect of re-TUR on bladder tumor recurrence. Results: Total of 63 patients were male (87.5%) among 72 patients. 21 patients had recurrence and 4 patients had progression at 25 months of followup. Recurrence occurred in 14 patients (66.7%) within the first year. The majority of recurrent pathologies were pTa (82%) bladder tumors. Radical cystectomy and urinary diversion were applied to one of 2 patients with muscle invasion, and multimodal therapy was applied to the other. Occupational chemical exposure was statistically significantly higher in the recurrent group (p = 0.001). There was no statistically significant difference in terms of recurrence-free survival between with and without re-TUR (p=0.432). Conclusions: This study demonstrated the negative effect of occupational chemical exposure on recurrence in highgrade pTa bladder cancers. Even 5 years after the first diagnosis, recurrence and progression can be observed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Gout is an inflammatory disease characterized by acute arthritis attacks, which occurs as a result of the accumulation of monosodium urate crystals in the joints and tissues as a result of long-term hyperuricemia. In this study, demographic data and comorbid diseases of patients diagnosed with gout were investigated retrospectively. Materials and Methods: This study was performed retrospectively in Kahramanmaraş Necip Fazıl City Hospital Rheumatology Clinic between January 2020 and December 2021. Patients over the age of 18 who were diagnosed with gout according to the 2015 EULAR/ACR classification criteria were included in the study. Results: In totals, 110 patients who diagnosed gout were included, 77 of whom males (70%), 33 of whom females (30%).The mean age of the patients was 60.3. The most common joint involvement was observed in the first metatarsal and in 89 patients (80.9%). The most common comorbidity in patients with gout was Diabetes mellitus and evaluated in 77 patients (70%). The other comorbidities, Hypertension in 59 patients (53.6%), Chronic renal failure in 49 patients (44.5%), Hyperlipidemia in 42 patients (38.2%), coronary artery disease in 35 patients (31.8%), Cerebrovascular events was observed in two patients (1.8%). Mean laboratory parameters are as falloows: wbc: 8268, Hgb: 14.17 g / dl, uric acid: 7.79 mg / dl, sedimentation: 19.7 mm / hour, CRP: 8.5 mg / l, Urea: 41 mg / dl, creatinine :1.2mg/dl . As medical treatment, colchicine was used in 80 patients (72.7%), allopurinol was used in 104 patients (94.5%), and febuxostat was used in two patients (1.8%). The uric acid level was observed to be within the target value in 30 patients (27.3%) and not at the target value in 80 patients (72.7%). Conclusions: In this study, demographic data, comorbid diseases and medical treatment responses of gout patients were evaluated. These findings were found to be compatible with the literature. Diabetes mellitus, Hypertension, Coronary artery disease, Chronic renal failure, Obesity and diet are the main risk factors for the disease. Metabolic diseases should also be considered in the treatment of gout. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Ferric carboxymaltose (FCM) has been an alternative to blood transfusion because of its practical use, rapid effect and no serious advers events (sAE). In this article, we aimed to evaluate patients who received FCM. Materials and Methods: 185 patients who were followed up in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine Clinics of Harran University Medical Faculty Hospital between January 2018 and July 2020 were evaluated retrospectively. Diagnosis, laboratory results, blood transfusion and hemoglobin (hb) values were investigated before and after FCM theraphy. Results: 113 (61%) of 185 patients had iron deficiency anemia (IDA), 40 (21%) gastrointestinal system (GIS) bleeding, 16 (9%) inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), 5 liver cirrhosis (3%), 11 (6%) were other diseases. 129 patients (70%) were female and the mean age was 41.45 ± 17.7 (range 17 to 93) years. While the mean hb before FCM was 9.21 ± 1.82 (4.37 - 13.9) g / dl in all patients, the mean hb values of 92 patients reached after 2 weeks were 11.68 ± 1.64 (6.26 - 15.5) g / dl (p< 0.05). Of the 49 patients (27% of all patients) who received erythrocyte suspension (ES). ES was given to 23 (58%) of 40 patients with GI bleeding, 21 (18%) of 113 patients with IDA, 3 (6%) of 5 patients with cirrhosis and 2 (12%) of 16 patients with IBD. In none of the patients, FCM infusion was discontinued due to sEA and no sEA was observed. Conclusions: Approximately two-thirds of the patients were treated with IDA, one-third with GIS hemorrhage and IBS, especially GIS bleeding, and one-third of patients received blood transfusion. FCM significantly increased hb values by 2.5 g / dl in 2 weeks all patients. The greatest need for blood transfusion was in patients with GI bleeding, whereas in other patients, FCM was generally sufficient. FCM infusion did not cause sEA in any patient. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: In this study, it was aimed to determine the distribution and antibiotic resistance rates of bacteria isolated from endotracheal aspirate (ETA), blood and catheter samples taken from COVID-19 patients admitted Adana City Training and Research Hospital. Materials and Methods: Between April 1, 2020 and March 31, 2021, 254 patients PCR positive patients were included in the study. Blood, catheter and respiratory tract culture growths and antibiotic susceptibility test results were retrospectively analyzed from the microbiology laboratory database. Results: 433 bacterial growths were detected in clinical samples taken from 254 COVID-19 PCR positive patients. Among the bacterial agents, Acinetobacter baumannii (25.17%; n =109) was the most common pathogens, followed by Escherichia coli (5.54% n =24) and Klebsiella pneumoniae (5.31%; n =23). While imipenem and meropenem resistance rates for A. baumannii were 86.8% and 85.9%, ertapenem and meropenem resistance rates for K. pneumoniae and E. coli were 83.3%, 75%, and 12.5%, 4,1%, respectively. I n this study, 15 o f 21 S.aureus strains were found to be MRSA (Methicillin-resistant S.aureus) (71,4%). Conclusions: Avoiding unnecessary antibiotic use in COVID-19 patients is critical to prevent resistance development and increase culture sensitivity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (pNET) are rare diseases and surgical treatment is promising. In this study, we retrospectively analyzed the patients who underwent surgical treatment for pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor in our hospital in the last 11 years; We aimed to present our findings to the literature. Materials and Methods: The files of the patients who applied for pNET between January 2011 and March 2022 were retrospectively analyzed. Patients with multiple data deficiencies, who did not undergo surgery, and who were younger than 18 years of age were excluded from the study. The patients were evaluated in terms of age, gender, type of operation, tumor size, type and histological features, hospital stay, recurrent disease and survival. Results: Of the 33 patients included in the study, 13 were female and 20 were male, and the median age was 56 (18-86). There were 8 patients with functional tumors, one was somatostatinoma and the others were insulinomas. Enucleation in 7 of the patients; Pancreatectomy was performed in 26 of them. There were three patients whose main lesion was adenocarcinoma and serous cystadenoma, who underwent resection and whose specimen pathology had incidental pNET. We had 23, 7 and 3 patients with grade 1,2 and 3 tumors, respectively. The median value of tumor diameter was 24 (3-80) mm. The median value for hospital stay was 7 (2-50) days. The median value of follow-up was 24 (1-71) months; disease-free survival was 14 (1-71) months. Conclusions: pNETs are a rare disease that can be detected incidentally and should be carefully managed. Studies with larger series are needed to reach a consensus on the surgical and conservative treatment of pNET. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: The aim of this study is to compare the time-course of effect of rocuronium, a non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocker in anesthesia practice between smokers and non-smokers by neuromuscular and BIS monitorization. Materials and Methods: 58 patients with 29 patients in each group were included the study. All patients were divided smokers (n=29) who smokes >10 cigarettes per day during the last two years and nonsmokers (n=29). Total intravenous anesthesia with target controlled infusion was used in all patients. All hemodynamic parameters and BIS values were noted intraoperatively. The dose requirements and "lag-time", "onset-time", "deep neuromuscular blockade time", "T1 %10 time", "time of clinical action", "recovery index" were recorded for all patients. Results: The lag time values were 60±17 seconds and 60±11 seconds for non-smokers and smokers respectively (p>0.05). While the onset time values were 105±34 seconds and 120±46 seconds, deep neuromuscular block time values were 28±13.7 minutes and 33.7±9.3minutes for nonsmoker and smokers. The duration to 10% and time of clinical action values were 15.5±7.6 minutes, 17.2±5.8 minutes, and 16.5±11.1 minutes, 18.25±7.3 minutes for non smokers and smokers respectively (p>0.05). Similarly recovery index values showed no difference between nonsmokers (12.7±7.3 minutes) and smokers (12.4±6.6 minutes). Conclusion: The results of the present study suggest that chronic nicotine exposure does not change the dose requirements and "lag-time", "onset-time", "deep neuromuscular blockade time", "T1 %10 time", "time of clinical action", and "recovery index". [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: In this study, male patients who underwent urethroplasty in our clinic were examined, and the outcome of the cases and the risk factors affecting the success of urethroplasty were investigated. Materials and Methods: In this retrospective study, univariate and multivariate analyzes were used to determine the factors affecting treatment success following different urethroplasty techniques performed by a single surgeon in male patients with urethral stricture. Results: In the urethroplasty cases performed in 102 male patients, the mean age was 49 years, the mean stenosis length was 3.9 cm, and the success rate was 84%. According to the results of the multivariate analysis, the presence of diabetes mellitus (DM), the number of previous urethratomy interna (IU) and the length of the stenosis were defined as the factors predicting the success of urethroplasty. (OR 1.257; 95% CI 0.073-0.909; p=0.035, OR 5.343; 95% CI 2.233-12.782; p=0.005 and OR 8.683; 95% CI 2.950-25.561; p=0.025) Conclusions: Although urethroplasty is the gold standard surgical procedure in the treatment of urethral strictures, the presence of DM, multiple IU history, and long strictures are associated with treatment failure. Urethroplasty techniques should be evaluated with multiple factors and performed in experienced centers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In the practice of pediatric gastrointestinal endoscopy, which has increased in recent years, deep sedation is needed for patient comfort and easier application of the procedure. Our aim in this study is to investigate the efficacy of ketamine and propofol combination in pediatric gastrointestinal endoscopy. Materials and Methods: Patients who was applied sedoanalgesia with a combination of ketamine and propofol for pediatric gastrointestinal endoscopy between December 2017 and March 2019, were screened. The patients' age, gender, need for additional medication, comorbid conditions, indications of the procedure, complications, duration of the procedure, recovery time and waiting period after the procedure were recorded. Results: A total of 397 patients, 202 male and 195 female, were included in the study. Their mean age was 9.22±4.72 years. When the endoscopic prediagnoses of the cases were examined, the highest rate (53.4%) was abdominal pain and the second prediagnosis of celiac disease (15.3%) was found. The duration of the procedure was 19.77±8.48, the recovery period was 10.3±3.83 and the waiting time after the procedure was 17.41±4.19. Additional propofol was needed in 20.7% of the patients. Complications were seen in 3.3% (13 cases) of cases. Conclusion: In our retrospective review, sedation was successfully achieved with the combination of propofol and ketamine in 397 patients, and low complication rates were detected. Therefore, we think that the combination of propofol and ketamine can be safely applied in pediatric gastrointestinal endoscopy applications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

There is a link between aging and gastric diseases. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of ghrelin on gastric morphology in ovariectomized rats. Materials and Methods: Under ketamine-chlorpromazine anesthesia (100 mg/kg, 0.75 mg/kg), Sprague-Dawley rats (n=12) underwent bilateral ovariectomy, while control group (G1) had shamsurgery (n=6). Four weeks after surgery, half of ovariectomized rats (G3) were treated intraperitoneally with ghrelin (1 mg/kg/week) for 4 weeks, while others (G2) were not treated. Rats were euthanized by cardiac puncture at the end of 8th weeks, and serum levels of estradiol were measured. Gastric tissue was analyzed with light and scanning electron microscopy. Results: Increased body weights in ovariectomized (G2 and G3) rats (p<0.001) recorded at the end of 2 months was not changed with ghrelin. In ovariectomized groups (G2 and G3) serum estradiol levels were reduced (p<0.05) verifying altered gonadal hormone status. Apical mucus cells and gastric pits were observed in regular morphology in sham group while vascular dilatation and degeneration was observed i n o variectomized r ats ( G2 a nd G 3), w hereas i n t he g hrelin g roup ( G3) i t w as g enerally observed similar to sham group (G1). Conclusion: In conclusion, mild dyslipidemia and hepatic degeneration in early post-menopausal period appear to be attenuated by ghrelin treatment, and it is required further investigations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Our research was conducted to examine the retrospective data of patients who underwent Endoscopic Tympanoplasty in our clinic. Materials and Methods: This study is a retrospective study of the data of 60 patients who underwent endoscopic tympanoplasty and followed up in Harran University Faculty of Medicine Otorhinolaryngology clinic from January 2018 to June 2019. Patients who were followed for at least 3 months after surgery were included in the study. Patients who were operated with a non-endoscopic method and whose data were not available were excluded from the study. Pre-op and post-op audiometric values of patients were compared. The success of the graft was checked in the patients' controls. Results: Of the 60 patients we underwent endoscopic tympanoplasty, 25 were male and 35 were female. While preoperative air bone gap mean was 21.5±9.40 dB, the mean air bone gap was 13.1±7.68 dB in the audiometry performed during postoperative follow-up. The graft success rate was 80% (48 patients). In 20% of the patients (12 patients) there was a graft patency. 12 (20%) of the patients were marginal perforated, 6 (10%) were total perforated, 42 (70%) were central perforated. Bone cement reconstruction was required in 10 (6%) patients and ossicular prosthesis was applied in 3 (5%) patients. Conclusion: As a result, when compared with microscope, endoscopic tympanoplasty has similar success results and it was found to be less invasive and more comfortable for the patient. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Stroke account for 15% of all deaths in Turkey. In acute ischemic stroke (AIS), neuronal damage continues every minute until the occluded vessel is not opened. Currently, the most important treatment of AIS is the rapid and effective opening of the occluded vessel. In this study, we aimed to share our experience of endovascular treatment of AIS patients in our center. Materials and Methods: Between January 2015 - November 2018, the first 100 consecutive patients who presented with the diagnosis of AIS and received endovascular treatment were included in this study. We recorded the clinical and demographic characteristics and endovascular procedure characteristics of all patients. Results: Of the 100 patients included in the study, 49 were female and 51 were male, and the median age was 65 (55-74). Hypertension was present in 74%, hyperlipidemia in 25%, diabetes mellitus in 38%, atrial fibrillation in 26%, coronary artery disease in 36%, and smoking in 39% patients. The Median NIHSS score was 15.5 (13-19) prior to treatment. At the 3-month follow-up, 31 patients died and the mortality rate was calculated as 31%. At the end of the 3-month, good outcome was observed in 40% of patients (modified Rankin scale score 0-2). Our effective recanalization rate (Thrombolysis in Cerebral Infarction [TICI2b-3]) was found to be 75%. Conclusions: AIS patients with suspected large artery occlusion should be transferred to centers where endovascular treatment is available, as soon as possible. Better results can be achieved as experience of endovascular treatment in centers increases. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: In our study, we aimed to compare the efficiency and reliability of using semirigid ureteroscopy (S-URS) and flexible ureteroscopy (F-URS) in the treatment of patients with stones smaller than 2 cm in isolated renal pelvis. Materials and Methods: The data of 45 patients who underwent ureteroscopic stone treatment for isolated renal pelvis stones smaller than 2 cm were evaluated retrospectively. S-URS was routinely applied to all patients. If the stones can be accessed in the renal pelvis with S-URS, direct treatment with holmium laser was applied. If the stone was not accessible, F-URS was made. Groups were compared in terms of stone-free rates, operation times, hemoglobin reduction, and complications. Results: S-URS was performed in 24 (53.3%) patients and F-URS in 21 (46.7%) patients. There was no significant difference between the two groups in terms of age, degree of hydronephrosis, mean stone size and stone side. Mean operation time was 64.62 ± 9.34 minutes in the S-URS group and 96.43 ± 14.26 minutes in the F-URS group (p=0.001). There was no statistically significant difference between the groups in terms of postoperative complications (p = 0.548). In the postoperative 1st day and 1st month follow-up, stone-free rates were 79.2% and 83.3% in the S-URS group, and 80.9% and 85.7% in the F-URS group, respectively (p = 0.768 and p = 0.574). Conclusions: We observed that the use of S-URS and F-URS were very successful and safe methods in kidney stones smaller than 2 cm. S-URS is a safe treatment method that can be applied if the stone in the renal pelvis can be reached without any problem, especially in selected cases. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Our a im i s t o e valuate t he t reatment r esults o f c hildren w ho u nderwent E SWL f or urolithiasis Materials and Methods: Records of children who underwent ESWL between October 2018 and October 2020 were retrospectively reviewed. The patients were divided into two groups according to success and compared in terms of age, gender, stone size, stone location, complications, and additional interventions. Results: Of the 50 cases, 34(68%) were boys and 16(32%) were girls. The mean age was 8.8 ± 5.0 years. 36 of the stones were located in the kidney and 14 were in the proximal ureter. The average stone size was 9.4±1.8 mm in the successful ESWL group and 13.8±3.2 mm in the unsuccessful group (p <0.05). While the success was 90% for stones less than 10 mm, it was found to be 56.7% for stones over 10 mm (p <0.05). T otal success w as 70%. T here w as no significant correlation between age, gender, side and localization of stones and ESWL success (p> 0.05). Conclusion: ESWL is an effective and safe treatment method for children with urolithiasis. Stone size is an important factor affecting success. Especially for stones ≥10 mm, there is a need for studies that will provide the maximum benefit per session and reveal the predictions that can prevent an unsuccessful application. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: This study aimed to compare the effect of vaginal, intramuscular (IM) or combined (vaginal + IM) progesterone preparations initiated under the indication of threatened abortion at early gestational week on serum progesterone levels. Materials and Methods: First-trimester pregnant women who applied to our clinic between December 2018 and December 2019 due to the threatened abortion and who received progesterone were included in the study. The participants were divided into three groups according to whether they received vaginal progesterone, IM progesterone or vaginal + IM progesterone treatment. The serum progesterone levels measured on the 3rd hour and 7th day after the first drug dose of the groups and the rates of serum progesterone reaching the optimal value were compared. Results: Sixty-four patients who received progesterone treatment participated in our study. Twenty-three (35.9%) of these patients were using intramuscular progesterone, 19 (%29.7) were using vaginal progesterone and 22 (34.4%) were using vaginal + intramuscular progesterone. There was no significant difference between the groups in terms of progesterone onset week, age, gravida and parity characteristics. The levels of progesterone at admission of the group using vaginal + IM progesterone were significantly lower than the other groups (p = 0.013). The increased rate of serum progesterone levels in both the 3rd hour and the 7th day of the group using vaginal + IM progesterone was found to be significantly higher compared to the other two groups (vaginal and IM) (p = 0.001, p = 0.006, respectively). Conclusion: There is no definitive treatment for patients with threatened abortion in early gestational weeks, but studies in which progesterone treatment is recommended in recent years are increasing. In this study, it was determined that vaginal + IM combined progesterone preparations increased serum progesterone levels faster. However, our study on the subject is not sufficient and additional studies are needed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Although many grafting techniques and surgical approaches have been described, repair of tympanic membrane anterior quadrant perforations is technically challenging for otorhinolaryngology specialists. In this study, it was aimed to evaluate the surgical and functional results of endoscopic cartilage tympanoplasty in repair of tympanic membrane anterior quadrant perforations. Materials and Methods: Thirty-four patients who had anterior quadrant tympanic membrane perforation and underwent transcanal endoscopic Type 1 cartilage tympanoplasty between January 1, 2015 and April 30, 2019 were included in the study. The graft success, audiological data and complications of patients were retrospectively analyzed. Patients who had ossicular chain reconstruction, who had cholesteatoma or who did not have regular follow-up and those whose tympanic membrane perforation was not in the anterior quadrant were excluded. Results: Medical records of 34 patients who underwent endoscopic transcanal cartilage tympanoplasty were examined. There were 15 male (44,1%) and 19 female (55,9%) patients. The average age was 35,44 ± 9,84. Fifteen of the patients underwent surgery on the right ear (44.1%) and 19 on the left ear (55,9%). The mean operation time was 31.56 ± 4.04 minutes. Graft success rates were 94,1% in the 3rd postoperative month and 91,2% in the 6th postoperative month. Postoperative air-bone gap values improved statistically significantly compared to preoperative values according to the pure tone audiometry measurements performed at the sixth month after surgery (p<0,001). Conclusion: Endoscopic transcanal Type 1 cartilage tympanoplasty is a minimally invasive, effective and reliable surgical treatment option to repair tympanic membrane anterior perforations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: One of the most common causes of trauma related deaths is hemorrhage due to splenic injury. The aim of the study was to compare the effects of hemostatic activities of Ankaferd blood stopper (ABS®), Oxidized Cellulose (Surgicel®) and FloSeal® in rats with experimental splenic injuries. Materials and Methods: In this study we used twenty-four female Wistar Albino rats. Grade 2 spleen laceration was performed on all rats. Rats were randomly divided into four groups each consist of 6 rats, as control, ABS, Surgicel and FloSeal. After performing grade 2 spleen laceration, sponge compression was applied to the control group and hemostatic agents were applied to the other groups. The amount and duration of bleeding and preoperative-postoperative hematocrit (Hct) levels were statistically compared between the groups. Results: The amount and duration of bleeding was at least in the group using FloSeal, followed by ABS, Surgicel and control group, respectively. The amount of bleeding was; 0.27±0.04gr, 0.38±0.08gr, 0.63±0.09gr and 1.0±0.2gr respectively. The duration of bleeding was; 65.66±10.63s, 70.16±8.13s, 214.00±17.98s and 381.83±59.09s respectively. The amount and duration of bleeding was less in all groups using hemostatic agent compared to the control group (p<0.001). In the groups using FloSeal and ABS, the amount and duration of bleeding were significantly lower than Surgicel group (the amount of bleeding was p<0.001 and p=0.011, bleeding time p<0.001 and p<0.001, respectively). Although the amount and duration of bleeding was found at least in the FloSeal group, but this difference was not statistically significant when compared with ABS group (bleeding amount p=0.476, duration p=0.842). Conclusion: In our study, hemostatic agents that can be used in hemorrhage due to splenic laceration were found much more effective in stopping bleeding than the control group. In particularly, it was observed that FloSeal and ABS provide hemostasis and reduce the amount of bleeding more effectively than oxidized cellulose. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: To evaluate the safety and efficiency of Riboflavin and Ultraviole A (UVA) supported corneal collagen crosslinking treatment (CXL) in the keratoconic eyes. Materials and Methods: One hundred nineteen eyes of 71 patients with progressive keratoconus were included in this prospective study. Uncorrected distance visual acuity (UDVA), corrected distance visual acuity (CDVA), manifest refraction, slit lamp examination, corneal topography, contrast sensitivity,central corneal thickness (CCT) with ultrasound pachymeter were evaluated at baseline and at 1,3,6 and 12 months follow-up. Results: The mean age of the patients was 19.4±3.5 years. There was a mean of 1 snellen line improvement in both UDVA and CDVA (P=0.01). No patient lost 2 or more snellen lines of CDVA. At month-12 follow-up, mean manifest refraction spherical equivalent and mean keratometry readings showed a significant decrease of 1.13 and 0.41 diopters (P=0.04). The CCT decreased significantly during the first 3 months (P<0.05). Sight threatening complications were not encountered in any patient eye. Conclusion: Corneal collagen crosslinking seems to be safe and effective in keratoconic eyes. The visual acuity may increase and progression was not encountered during 1 year follow-up. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: We presented Salter pelvic osteotomy performed developmental hip dysplasia patients results with preoperative and postoperative avascular necrosis(AVN) grade and evaluated the effect of preoperative AVN on operation results. Materials and Methods: We examined eightteen patients' twenty two hips retrospectively whom open reduction and Salter pelvic osteotomy performed between 2002 and 2008. Clinical and radiological evaluation and AVN grading were done. Preperative and postoperative AVN grades were determined and compared. Results: Twenty two hips (19 girls, 3 boys; mean age 32.8months) were evaluated retrospectively . Mean follow up period was 26.7 months. Clinical results were excellent according to McKay's criteria in 18 hips (81%), good in 4 (18 %) and there were no bad or moderate result. In radiologic evaluation according to Severin's grade, 18 hips (81%) were evaluated as very good or good. The mean acetabular index which was 39,3±5,8 degree preoperatively decreased to 22,7± 5,4 degree postoperatively. There were avascular necrosis in five hips (22 %) preoperatively and in 10 hips (45 %) postoperatively. An increase in avascular necrosis grade or development of new avascular necrosis was seen in 8 (%36) patients postoperatively. Conclusions: Postoperative short term AVN rates are high in late diagnosed developmental hip dysplasia patients whom pelvic osteotomy were performed. Preoperative avascular necrosis grade and grade I avascular necrosis cases should be taken into consideration for more significant and comparable postoperative evaluation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: In this study we aimed to compare the final follow-up pelvic radiographic views and computed tomographic views of combined proximal femoral valgus osteotomy and tectoplasty in the treatment of Herring group C Perthes disease with hinge abduction. Methods:This study was carried out in 11 male patients who underwent combined proximal femoral valgus osteotomy and tectoplasty related to Herring group C Perthes disease. The mean follow-up was 5.5 (2.2-9.3) years. The final follow-up pelvic radiographic views and computed tomographic views were compared in terms of femoral head subluxation ratio, femoral head coverage ratio, femoral head size ratio, Sharp angle, center-edge angle, neck-shaft angle, caput index and acetabular depth index. Results: In the comparison of datas obtained from pelvic radiographic views and computed tomographic views, only the caput index values showed significance with a p=0.031. The three diamentional tomographic comparison of the operated hip and non-operated hip in terms of femoral head coverage showed no significance with a p=0.494. Conclusions: The combination of proximal femoral valgus osteotomy and tectoplasty in the treatment of Herring group C Perthes disease provided consistent results with normal anatomy in terms of femoral head coverage. Computed tomography is a useful method in the measurement of caput index which is an important parameter in the assesment of surgical results in Perthes disease. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]