Aim: Postoperative atrial fibrillation (PoAF) is common after cardiac surgery and has been linked to adverse outcomes. Temperature management during Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), particularly normothermia versus hypothermia, remains controversial due to its potential impact on PoAF. This study aimed to compare the effects of normothermic…
Aim: Wounds pose significant clinical challenges due to delayed healing and a high risk of infection. Advanced biomaterials that provide structural support and are enriched with bioactive compounds offer promising solutions. The aim of this study was to determine the total phenolic content (TPC), total…
Aim: The Rockall score (RS) and Glasgow-Blatchford score (GBS) are used to determine adverse clinical outcomes (ACO) in non-variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding (NV-UGIB). The significance of RS and GBS in identifying patients without ACO is unclear. Our study aimed to investigate the utility of RS…
Aim: We aimed to investigate the utility of trigeminocervical reflex (TCR) and nociceptive flexion reflex (NFR) as objective measures for assessing pain—a common NMS—in patients with PD, targeting both the upper and lower body regions. Methods: All subjects were further classified into four groups: Group-I:…
Aim: This study aimed to analyze wrong-site surgery cases reported in Supreme Court decisions and the media in Türkiye, identifying their characteristics and legal implications from a forensic medicine perspective. Methods: A retrospective review was conducted using the legal database lexpera.com.tr and Google News search…
Aim: To evaluate surgical techniques used for oroantral fistula (OAF) repair in an otolaryngology setting and to assess closure success in relation to etiologic, demographic, and operative factors. Methods: This retrospective cohort study included patients who underwent surgical repair of OAF at a tertiary otolaryngology…
Aim: The aim of this study is to investigate the changes in metabolic and haemodynamic parameters over time in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting with hypothermic and normothermic cardiopulmonary bypass. Methods: A total of 126 patients were included in the study: 64 patients who…
Aim: This study was designed to examine patients who underwent surgery for arachnoid cysts and compare surgical treatment options in terms of clinical, radiological and histopathological outcomes. Methods: Data obtained from 47 patients who underwent surgery for arachnoid cysts at 3 neurosurgery institutions between November…
Aim: To evaluate and compare the anatomical and functional outcomes of combined phacovitrectomy and pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) alone in the management of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD). Methods: This retrospective study included patients who underwent surgery for primary RRD. The eyes were included in the…
Aim: Handgrip strength (HGS) is an emerging non-invasive biomarker that reflects neuromuscular integrity, physiological reserve, and nutritional status. While reduced HGS has been linked to adverse outcomes in various clinical populations, its prognostic value in critically ill ICU patients remains underexplored. Given these considerations, this…