Volume 9, Issue 2

AA Amyloidosis with Gastrointestinal, Mesenteric, and Omental Involvement in a Patient with Crohn’s Disease and Familial Mediterranean Fever: A Rare Case Report

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Purpose: Amyloidosis comprises a heterogeneous group of disorders characterized by extracellular deposition of misfolded proteins, which may result in progressive organ dysfunction. Gastrointestinal involvement is uncommon and often presents with non-specific symptoms, making diagnosis challenging. Involvement of the mesentery and omentum is particularly rare. Case…

Clinical and Radiological Outcomes of Intramedullary Screw and Plate-Screw Fixation in Extra-Articular Metacarpal Fractures: A Comparative Study

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Introduction: The aim of this study was to compare the clinical and radiological outcomes of intramedullary headless compression screw fixation and plate-screw fixation in metacarpal shaft and neck fractures, and to evaluate the effectiveness of both treatment methods. Methods: Fifty-three patients (aged 18–65) treated between…

Prevalence and Characteristics of Gastric Polyps: A Retrospective Analysis of Their Association with Anemia, Helicobacter pylori, and Colonic Neoplasia

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Background: Gastric polyps are increasingly identified during upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy, yet their clinical significance varies by histological subtype. The potential associations between polyp characteristics and Helicobacter pylori infection, iron deficiency anemia (IDA), and synchronous colonic polyps warrant further investigation. Aim: This study aims to…

Surgical Determinants of Biomarker Profiles and Outcomes After the Fontan Procedure in Children

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Objective: Early prediction of severe hemodynamic instability following the Fontan procedure is clinically important. This study aimed to investigate the association between early postoperative systemic immune-inflammation index (SII), hemoglobin–albumin–lymphocyte–platelet (HALP) score, and MELD-XI values and the requirement for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in pediatric Fontan…

Pediatric Acute Appendicitis: A Retrospective Evaluation of Multidisciplinary Management in Conservative and Surgical Treatment Approaches

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Aim: To evaluate the outcomes of conservative and surgical treatment approaches in pediatric acute appendicitis within a multidisciplinary management framework, and to investigate factors associated with treatment selection and disease severity. Methods: This retrospective, single-center study included 312 pediatric patients (0–18 years) diagnosed with acute…

Scale Development Study to Determine Elderly Abuse

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Objective: The first step in intervening in elder abuse, which is destructive both individually and socially, is to determine the presence of abuse. The existence of an easy and short screening tool for elderly abuse in primary health care services is important for developing health…

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