Aim: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a serious clinical condition associated with high mortality and neurological sequelae. This study aims to evaluate the prognostic role of the Glasgow Coma Scale–Pupils score (GCS-P) and the C-reactive protein-to-albumin ratio (CAR) on mortality in patients with moderate and…
Objective: Dental procedures are known to be potential triggers for attacks in hereditary angioedema (HAE). Therefore, we aimed to demonstrate the potential of dental procedures to trigger HAE attacks through real-life experiences. Methods: The files of 57 patients diagnosed with HAE-I/II and followed up at…
Objective: Acute appendicitis is one of the most common causes of emergency abdominal surgery in children, and early accurate diagnosis is essential. This study aimed to compare the diagnostic and severity-assessment performance of the Pediatric Appendicitis Score (PAS) with novel hematologic inflammatory markers in pediatric…
Aim: The optimal timing of hemovac drain removal after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) remains controversial. This study aimed to compare the effects of drain removal before versus after initial postoperative mobilization on early clinical outcomes, functional recovery, and length of hospital stay (LOS) following primary…
Objective: Radioguided parathyroidectomy using a handheld gamma probe may facilitate intraoperative gland localization; however, its incremental value in routine primary hyperparathyroidism (pHPT) surgery remains controversial, particularly in resource-limited settings. This study evaluated perioperative and early biochemical outcomes of selective intraoperative gamma probe use during parathyroidectomy…
Objective: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between preoperative anxiety scores, ASA physical status scores, and complete blood count parameters. Materials and Methods: This clinical study included adult patients aged 18–70 scheduled for elective surgery. Demographic data, clinical characteristics, planned procedure duration, and ASA…
Objective: This study aimed to assess whether alkalinization of 2% prilocaine with sodium bicarbonate reduces injection-related pain during central venous port catheter placement. Methods: A total of 67 patients who underwent central venous port catheter placement under local anesthesia between January and December 2021 were…
Background: Common Variable Immunodeficiency (CVID) is characterized by recurrent infections and chronic complications. While the infectious burden of CVID has been extensively studied, psychiatric comorbidities remain underrecognized. This study aimed to evaluate psychiatric symptom burden and associated factors in adult CVID patients receiving immunoglobulin replacement…
Background: Intrathyroidal parathyroid glands represent a rare anatomical variant and are recognized as a potential risk factor for incidental parathyroidectomy during thyroid surgery. Their intraoperative identification is challenging due to their atypical localization. Methods: A retrospective analysis was performed on 4,231 thyroid surgeries conducted at…
Objective: The De Ritis ratio (aspartate aminotransferase/alanine aminotransferase) has emerged as a prognostic biomarker in critical illness. This study aimed to evaluate the independent prognostic value of the De Ritis ratio for ICU mortality in critically ill patients with COVID-19. Methods: This retrospective observational cohort…