Aim: This study aims to examine the relationship between DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis) and measles vaccination rates in the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries and the case fatality rate (CFR) caused by SARS CoV-2. Methods: Considering that the COVID-19 pandemic primarily affected…
Aim: Sciatic nerve has an essential role in sensorimotor innervation of the lower extremities. This study explored the association between electrophysiological findings and lower extremity function in patients with sciatic neuropathy. Methods: This retrospective study analyzed the electrophysiological data of 41 patients with sciatic neuropathy…
Aim: Smoking plays a role in the development of many diseases, such as atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases, COPD, and cancer. We aimed to examine the smoking behaviors of patients and their relatives who are followed up and treated after cancer diagnosis and to identify associated factors.…
Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of the use of the nine-hole nail test and neurophysiological tests in the diagnosis and classification of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). Methods: This study was planned as a prospective cross-sectional study. Age, gender, occupation,…
Aim: Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) occurs in 30-80% of elective surgeries depending on the method of anesthesia, type of surgery and patient characteristics. It has been shown that prolonged preoperative fasting may increase rather than prevent complications. The aim of this study was to…
Aim: The research evaluated long-term clinical and radiological results between polyetheretherketone (PEEK) and titanium rod fixation in adult isthmic spondylolisthesis to establish the best implant material choice. Methods: The study included 91 patients (48 PEEK and 43 titanium) who received posterior instrumented fusion surgery for…
Aim: Intravenous thrombolytic therapy is an effective and safe method in the treatment of acute ischemic stroke due to dissection. Our knowledge about the clinical results and reperfusion rates of the endovascular treatment of dissection associated with intracranial vessel occlusion is limited. In our study,…
Aim: Patients undergoing robotic-assisted laparoscopic procedures tend to experience a higher frequency of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV). This study aimed explore the influence of intraoperative end-tidal carbon dioxide (ETCO₂) levels on the occurrence of PONV in robotic surgery. Methods: This observational clinical study included…
Aim: To assess the concordance between preoperative endometrial biopsy and final postoperative histopathological findings in patients with endometrioid-type endometrial cancer, and to identify factors associated with diagnostic discrepancies. Methods: This retrospective study included 134 patients who underwent surgery between 2005 and 2018 following a preoperative…
Aim: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy causes hemodynamic changes such as decreasing preload, compression on vena cava inferior. These effects are correlated with increased intraabdominal pressure due to pneumoperitoneum. This study aims to evaluate the effect of granisetron (1 mg) in the prevention of post-induction hypotension in adult…