Aim: The study aimed to identify whether tacrolimus has preventive effects on intraperitoneal adhesions. Methods: Thirty-four 8–10-week-old male Wistar Albino rats were used. They were randomized into 3 groups; control group, abdominal lavage group, and systemic administration group. The features of abdominal adhesions were evaluated…
Objective: To investigate the effects of anti-IL-17 therapy on serum red cell distribution width (RDW) and mean platelet volume (MPV) in patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and to evaluate their relationship with disease activity markers. Methods: This retrospective cohort study included 130 AS patients (86…
Aim: We aimed to investigate the effect of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) on cardiac reverse remodeling and fibrosis in obese patients. Methods: This prospective study included 72 consecutive patients who underwent LSG for morbid obesity and 72 age- and sex-matched healthy controls between 2020 and…
Aim: Conductive hearing loss effects quality of life in adults and children. BAHA is a treatment option. The aim of this study is to determine the audiological success and quality of life impact of BAHA in patients with conductive or mixed hearing loss. Methods: Patients…
Aim: Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain syndrome characterized by widespread pain and sensory hypersensitivity, for which effective and well-tolerated treatments remain limited. This study aimed to evaluate the analgesic effect of thymoquinone (TQ) in a reserpine-induced experimental fibromyalgia model in rats. Methods: Male Wistar rats…
Aim: Traumatic cleft earlobe repair is challenging in children, where maintaining contour and minimizing tissue loss are key. Traditional straight-line closures, Z-plasties, and local flaps can cause notching, asymmetry, or volume imbalance. We describe a pocketed V-flap technique elevating a V-shaped flap from the lateral…
Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the association between 12-hour lactate clearance and mortality in adult patients who achieved return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) after cardiopulmonary arrest and were monitored in the intensive care unit. Methods: This retrospective study included adult patients admitted to the…
Aim: Acute rhinosinusitis (ARS) is a common upper respiratory tract disorder characterized by inflammation of the nasal and paranasal sinus mucosa. Many factors play a significant role in its etiology, particularly viruses. The optimal treatment approach remains controversial. The aim of this study was to…
Aim: To compare the effects of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and histamine-2 receptor blockers (H₂RBs) on renal function in critically ill adults with preserved baseline kidney function. Methods: This retrospective cohort study included 210 intensive care unit (ICU) patients (105 PPIs, 105 H₂RBs) hospitalized for…
Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the necessity of thyroidectomy in patients undergoing total laryngectomy in a single-center experience. It focused on determining the incidence of thyroid gland invasion and its relationship with tumor stage and localization, and to assess whether routine or selective thyroidectomy…