Aim: To assess outcomes of diverticulitis surgery, focusing on various patient phases at a tertiary center and incorporating literature insights. Methods: Analysis included diverticular disease surgeries at Cukurova University’s General Surgery Clinic over five years, examining demographics, disease specifics, surgical details, stoma aspects, and complications.…
Aim: Craniectomy procedures were traditionally performed in posterior fossa surgeries. However, craniotomy procedure has also been started to be performed routinely in recent years. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the patients who underwent posterior fossa craniotomy procedures. Methods: The records of 85 patients…
Aim: In this study, we aimed to analyze the anxiety levels of patients regarding intravitreal injection (IVI) using the Amsterdam Preoperative Anxiety and Information Scale (APAIS) and to evaluate the effect of repeated injections on anxiety levels. Methods: Between September 01, 2023 and January 10,…
Aim: Upper gastrointestinal (UGI) endoscopic procedures are performed under varying levels of anesthesia, with moderate sedation commonly utilized. However, some patients may exhibit reactions such as coughing, retching, and struggling, potentially affecting procedure quality. This study aims to investigate the relationship between patient characteristics and…
Aim: Surgical site infections (SSIs) are infections of the incision site, organ or cavity that occur after surgery, causing a significant burden in terms of morbidity, mortality and healthcare costs. SSIs are the most common healthcare-associated infections in low- and middle-income countries and may affect…
Aim: Warfarin, a widely prescribed anticoagulant, exhibits considerable variability in patient response, making its clinical use challenging due to a narrow therapeutic window. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of CYP2C9 and VKORC1 gene polymorphisms in a cohort of 87 Turkish patients who underwent…
Aim: We aimed to analyze the effect of the 3 different parenteral nutrition’s (MCT/LCT (long and medium chain fatty acids), LCT with omega-9 (ω-9) and MCT/LCT with ω-3 and ω-9 on the inflammatory cytokine levels in sepsis patients. This is the first study from the…
Aim: This study aims to analyze infraorbital canal (IOC) types in patients with cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans and to investigate the potential relationship between the IOC types and mucosal thickening, as well as adjacent structure variations such as Haller cells, sinus septa, middle…
Aim: Earthquakes are among the most common causes of mortality and morbidity due to natural disasters. In particular, soft tissue and musculoskeletal system injuries are the most common types of injuries reported after earthquakes and the most common reason for hospital admission. We aimed to…
Aim: Isovaline is a new and promising analgesic with an antinociceptive effect and, unlike µ-opioid agonists, interacts with aminobutyric acid receptors without causing sedation or respiratory depression. In this study we aimed to investigate whether subcutaneous application of isovaline alone has anti-hyperalgesic, anti-allodynic, and anti-edema…