To evaluate the efficacy of ultrasound-accelerated catheter-directed thrombolysis (UACDT) in treatment patients with massive and submassive pulmonary embolism (PE).Twenty-two (13 males nine females; age range, 38 to 71 years; mean age, 53.7 years) or PE were treated UACDT EKOS EkoSonic® system. All exhibited acute symptoms, computed tomography (CT) evidence large thrombus burden, right ventricular (RV) dysfunction and/or failure. Clinical outcomes complications, RV pressures, clearance...

The aim of this study was to investigate serum lipid and hormone levels in women with premature ovarian failure (POF) compare them those healthy similar age.We measured fasting total cholesterol (TC), triglyceride, low-density lipoprotein (LDL), high-density lipoprotein, estradiol (E2), follicle-stimulating (FSH), progesterone, testosterone 47 POF not using any therapy 60 the same age range oral contraceptives or other hormonal medication.There were no statistically significant differences...

Objective: The aim of this study was to explore the clinical effects intralesional administration an epidermal growth factor (EGF) up complete wound closure. Methods: Seventeen diabetic patients with full-thickness lower extremity ulcers more than 4 weeks evolution were enrolled in study. Mean ulcer size 15.5 +/− 7.5 cm2. Intralesional injections 75 µg Heberprot-P three times per week for 5–8 given healing. Results: Full granulation response achieved all 32.4 6.6 days. Complete closure...

Objective To evaluate the clinical safety and effectiveness of percutaneous rheolytic thrombectomy in patients with acute lower extremity deep venous thrombosis. Method Sixty-eight consecutive massive thrombosis were included this retrospective study. A device (Angiojet ® Rheolytic catheter, Boston Scientific, Marlborough, MA, USA) was used all an angiography suite through ipsilateral popliteal vein access. Thrombus clearance complications evaluated. Furthermore, underwent a evaluation...

Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the pain perception and side effects during after endovenous laser ablation with a 1470 nm diode using cold or room temperature tumescence anesthesia. Methods: One hundred one patients were randomly assigned in two groups. Group A received (+24℃) B (+4℃) fluid, which used for local anesthesia track great saphenous vein. visual analog score recorded immediately procedure. Patients asked register scores amount medication consumed week. Results:...

Introduction: Intraabdominal adhesions that develop because of prior abdominal or pelvic surgery may cause problems during surgery. Complications can include difficult intraabdominal entry; injury to the urinary bladder, uterus small intestine; longer operation times, and increased blood loss. The goal present study was evaluate association between striae gravidarum in preoperative period pregnant women with a history cesarean section. Materials Methods: included 247 at ≥ 37 weeks gestation...

This study aimed to investigate the anterior segment in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and compare them those of healthy reproductive-age female volunteers.The included 50 right eyes PCOS (group 1) 2). Intraocular pressure, Schirmer's test, tear film break-up time central corneal thickness were evaluated all subjects. Correlations between serum hormone (estradiol testosterone) levels observed findings also investigated.Mean values significantly higher group (p=0.001). The mean...

Background/aim: To evaluate patients hospitalized in our clinic the last 5 years with diagnosis of intrahepatic cholestasis pregnancy (ICP). Materials and methods: One hundred fifty a ICP between January 2008 May 2013 were evaluated retrospectively age, week at diagnosis, gestational age delivery, period fetal weight, transaminases, coagulation parameters recorded. Patients divided into groups according to their weeks gravida. Accordingly, diagnosed before 32 formed group A (n = 49) those...

To examine the effect of antenatal betamethasone administration on Doppler parameters fetal and uteroplacental circulation.Seventy-six singleton pregnancies that received therapy were prospectively evaluated. measurements pulsatility indices (PI) in umbilical artery (UA), middle cerebral (MCA), ductus venosus maternal uterine arteries performed before (0 h) 24, 48, 72 96 h after first dose betamethasone. Women with positive end-diastolic flow (EDF) UA those absent or reversed EDF evaluated...

We performed constricting anterior and posterior colporrhaphy, levator myorrhaphy, high perineorrhaphy with concurrent hysterectomy, investigated the intraoperative complications, short-term outcomes of these procedures in patients aged 75 years or older.We searched our hospital database for cases, between January 2011 2014, women over who underwent surgery pelvic organ prolapse stage 2 higher, via vaginal perineorrhaphy, without treatment urinary incontinence. All volunteers were evaluated...

Abstract Our aim was to evaluate the relationship between success of methotrexate treatment and β‐hCG levels in progressive tubal ectopic pregnancies. We defined a retrospective cohort 394 pregnancy patients treated with methotrexate. A single‐dose protocol using 50 mg/m 2 administered pregnancy. Surgery performed who exhibited signs acute abdomen due rupture. Of that received treatment, 335 (84.6%) responded medical while remaining 59 (15.36%) underwent surgery failure. failure group were...

The effects of exogenous L-aspartate and L-glutamate-enriched cardioplegia on postoperative left ventricular functions after coronary artery bypass surgery in patients with moderate dysfunction (left ejection fraction [LVEF]= 30-40%) were studied.In this prospective randomized study, 22 (mean LVEF = 37.27%+/- 3.43%), who underwent elective surgery, examined. Isothermic substrate-enriched [L-aspartate L-glutamate (13 mmol/L)] blood was used 11 (Group AG), including only potassium sodium...

We have retrospectively analyzed the early and mid-term results of operations for modified endoventricular circular patch plasty left ventricular aneurysm (LVA) repair in our clinic.Sixty-seven cases with anterior LVA were included study. Mean age patients 64.8 +/- 8.9 (ranged from 51 to 74) years. Fifty-three male 14 female (M:F = 3.8). Preoperative ejection fraction (LVEF) was 30.8% 4.5%, LV end-diastolic diameter (LVEDD) 6.0 1.9 cm, end-systolic (LVESD) 4.6 0.8 cm average. Coronary...

The aim of our study was to evaluate the incidences and chromosomal abnormality detection rates various indications for genetic amniocentesis. We retrospectively analysed 6,142 amniocentesis cases performed in a single centre between January 2007 April 2013. assessed prenatal diagnosis, fetal karyotypes, maternal ages, ultrasound findings serum screening results. most common indication an abnormal serum-screening test (36.6%), followed by advanced age (28%), (14.9%) (11.2%). highest positive...