Aim: This study aims to investigate the impact of neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) on the number of lymph nodes dissected during axillary lymph node dissection (ALND) in breast cancer patients, a topic of significant debate among surgeons and pathologists. Methods: We conducted a retrospective analysis of…
Aim: The aim of coronary bypass surgery is complete revascularization. As a current method that provides this and minimizes patient choice, we aimed to report the classic CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Graft surgery) series performed by the same team during the same period with the…
Aim: Although small size in papillary thyroid microcarcinomas is generally associated with low risk, it may not reflect the biological behavior of the tumor. In this study, the effect of lymphatic invasion on metastatic risk and the metastatic characteristics of microcarcinomas with lymphatic invasion compared…
Aim: Preoperative evaluation is essential for anesthesia planning and perioperative safety. However, the optimal extent of preoperative history-taking in low-risk patients remains debated. This study aimed to compare the effects of short- versus long-form preoperative history-taking on anesthesia management and perioperative complications in American Society…
Aim: Distal radius fractures are among the most common injuries in daily practice. The medical community continues to debate the best treatment methods for joint surface involvement in this condition. This study investigated how closed reduction with external fixator treatment benefits patients who have intra-articular…
Aim: Prone positioning (PP) is a well-established strategy to improve oxygenation in acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) patients; however, its role during Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (VV-ECMO) remains uncertain. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of PP on Intensive Care Unit…
Aim: In this study, the disease control status of patients who came to renew their medication reports was compared with that of patients who visited for follow-up, and home blood pressure measurement habits were evaluated in hypertensive patients. Methods: The records of outpatients who visited…
Aim: The intensive care unit (ICU) treats patients with diverse diagnoses, yet no gold-standard tool exists to assess nutritional risk and predict mortality. The American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN) recommend the use of the Nutritional Risk Screening-2002 (NRS-2002) and the modified Nutrition…
Aim: The aim is to guide the clinical practices of general surgeons in extraordinary disaster situations and to contribute to the preparation processes and surgical procedures for large-scale disasters that may occur in the future. Methods: This study was planned as a retrospective descriptive study.…
Aim: Perioperative hypothermia (POH) is defined as a core temperature drop below 36°C during anaesthesia and surgery and leads to coagulation disorders, increased transfusion requirements, delayed wound healing and an elevated infection risk, prolonged hospitalisation and increased costs. It is therefore vital to maintain normal…