We aimed to evaluate the etiologies, otolaryngological features, radiological findings, management strategies, and outcomes of temporal bone fractures.Seventy-seven fracture cases were retrospectively evaluated for age gender distribution, side fracture, etiology injuries, presence blood otorrhea, tympanic membrane perforation, cerebrospinal fluid hearing loss, hemotympanum, facial or other cranial nerve palsies, computerized tomography reports.Nearly 55% caused by traffic accidents...

We present the results of our experience with balloon catheter sinusotomy (BCS) in patients who had chronic rhinosinusitis.The medical records 30 were treated for sinusitis BCS technique between April 2007 and February 2008 reviewed retrospectively. Preoperative postoperative assessments performed by endoscopic endonasal examination Lund-Mackay radiologic staging paranasal sinus computed tomography scans. The symptom scoring was Sino-Nasal Outcome Test-20 (SNOT-20). follow-up period at least...

Sarcopenia and cognitive disorders are frequently observed in older individuals. This study investigated the relationship between sarcopenia function this population.This cross-sectional included 201 participants aged >65 years Istanbul July 1, 2020 January 31, 2021. We screened all using SARC-F (strength, assistance with walking, rising from a chair, climbing stairs, falls) questionnaire to determine risk of sarcopenia. Handgrip strength skeletal muscle mass at were measured diagnose...

To perform an in vitro study of the effects various scolicidal agents on scolices both crystal-clear fluid and daughter cysts. Materials methods: A 2-staged procedure, using 15% NaCl, 3% Betadine, 1% NaOCl, alcohol, was performed Into bottles containing 10 cysts, 20 mL each agent, including fluid, added. single cyst then taken from after 5, 10, 15, 20, 40, 60, 120 min injected samples were examined microscopically for viability activity eosin staining. In second stage study, direct...

Objective:The aim of the present study was to compare performance positron emission tomography (PET) component PET/computed (CT) with new emerging PET/magnetic resonance (MR) same vendor.Methods: According National Electrical Manufacturers Association NU2-07, five separate experimental tests were performed evaluate PET scanner General Electric GE company; SIGNA TM model PET/MR and Discovery 710 PET/CT.The main investigated aspects spatial resolution, sensitivity, scatter fraction, count rate...

The aim of this study was to determinate the effects 12 weeks pilates and aerobic exercise on blood pressure, heart rates, serum lipids in sedentary females. 18 women with an average age 45.52 years, height 161.14 cm weight 72.5 kg have been selected put through a plates programmer one hour day for three days week. Exercises each training session were arranged such way as make woman’s rate reach level 130-140 minute. waist hip circumferences measured using measuring tape. BMI ratio...

Cardio-metabolic risks are tested to show various anthropometric measurements. This study aimed evaluate a body shape index (ABSI) of individuals with obesity determine the role these measurements in cardiovascular risk prediction.This cross-sectional included 368 patients who were evaluated by researcher polyclinic. Sociodemographic information was obtained, and made. Body mass (BMI), waist circumference, ABSI all patients. The patient's developing disease calculated from pooled cohort...

Aberrant internal carotid artery (ICA) is a rare but very important vascular anomaly of temporal bone. Misdiagnosis the may lead to massive hemorrhage and severe complications during otologic procedures. It essential keep this in mind for any surgeon prevent catastrophic complications. We present case aberrant ICA appeared as nonpulsatile middle ear mass. The patient had complaint hearing loss, otoscopic examination revealed tympanic membrane perforation blue-reddish retrotympanic...

Sclerosing angiomatoid nodular transformation (SANT) is a rare benign primary vascular lesion of the spleen. Its etiology still debated. Radiological characteristics are less known, although there some reports regarding histopathological features ofSANT. A 21-year-old male patient was admitted to our hospital with fatigue, weight loss, and abdominal pain for 4 months. Physical examination, complete blood count, andbiochemical parameters were unremarkable. Dynamic contrast-enhanced computed...

Purpose Evaluation of a patient with necrotizing fasciitis the eyelid spreading from parotid gland. DESIGN. Interventional case report. Methods The admitted rapidly progressive swelling, redness, and pain four eyelids, whole face. Pathogenic microorganism was searched, laboratory tests were evaluated. Intensive medical treatment necrotic wound debridement performed. Results had been receiving oral cephalosporin at time she referred to our hospital, but her infection spread under this...

Detection of end-organ damage (EOD) in systemic hypertension is essential for the management hypertension. We aimed to evaluate subfoveal choroidal thickness (SFCT) and retinal layers' thicknesses by using spectral domain optical coherence tomography (SD‑OCT) patients with assess relationship between EOD SD-OCT parameters.A total 189 consecutive 100 controls were included. Patients examined detect including hypertensive retinopathy (HTRP), left ventricular hypertrophy assessed transthoracic...

Objective: Human papillomavirus (HPV) test is an important health screening included in most national programs covering millions of women worldwide.HPV a sexually transmitted virus, which may cause anxiety and depression women.This study aimed at comparing the levels using Hamilton Anxiety Rating scale Beck Depression Inventory between who tested positive for HPV those negative.Methods: Three hundred underwent testing 01.08.2017-01.11.2017 were randomly selected.The subjects scored on by...

Amaç: COVID-19 salgını Dünya Sağlık Örgütü tarafından pandemik durum ilan edilmiş ve bütün dünyada bir halk sağlığı krizine dönüşmüştür. COVID-19’un yarattığı hastalık yüküne bağlı olarak sağlık hizmetlerine erişimde kısıtlamalar aksamalar görülmüştür. Bu çalışmada pandemisinin birinci basamak hizmetleri üzerindeki etkisininin değerlendirilmesi amaçlanmıştır.
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To identify the presence of MAFLD (metabolic associated fatty liver disease) with some non-invasive screening methods and factors affecting in patients metabolic dysfunction.A cross-sectional study. Place Duration Study: University Health Sciences, Kartal Dr. Lutfi Kirdar City Hospital, Istanbul, Turkiye, from March to June 2021.This study included 233 participants disease over age 18 who applied family medicine clinics. The participants' sociodemographic data, chronic status, biochemical...

Giriş: Anne ölümlerinin büyük bir kısmı doğum sonrası dönemde meydana gelmektedir. Etkin sonu bakım hizmeti anne ölümlerini azaltmaktadır. Bu çalışmada eğitim ve araştırma hastanesinde yapan kadınların, kayıtlı olduğu aile sağlığı merkezinden aldıkları hizmetlerinin değerlendirilmesi amaçlanmıştır. Yöntem: Kesitsel tipteki çalışmanın evrenini Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Eğitim Araştırma Hastanesi’nde Şubat-Haziran2019 tarihleri arasında kadınlar oluşturmuştur. Katılımcılara hastanede yattıkları...

The close anatomic course between the cochlea and carotid artery presents a possible surgical risk during increasingly popular cohlear implant surgery. purpose of this study was to determine normal range region termed "cohlear- interval" (CCI) by 64-slice multi-detector computed tomography (MDCT) in population. investigated 1105 patients who had undergone temporal MDCT. CCI measured two observers from 0.5 mm thick coronal images with confirmation on axial sagittal planes. Among 2210 sides...

Aim: The aim of the study is to examine relationship between perceived social support and life satisfaction. Methods: cross - sectional descriptive was carried out dates 01.11.2018 30.01.2019 among elderly living in Adalar District Istanbul. In data collection phase, volunteer consent form, sociodemographic information Multidimensional Scale Perceived Social Support Life Satisfaction were applied sample group. Results: 383 people participated this study. 47.8% male 52.2% female. mean scores...

To establish retrospectively the relation between histopathologic grade of colorectal liver metastasis and apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) values hepatic metastases adenocarcinomas.The diagnoses were confirmed with biopsy, surgery, follow-up imaging findings. Twenty-six patients 94 included in study. Of masses, 59 poorly-differentiated adenocarcinoma, 18 moderately-differentiated 17 well-differentiated regarding diameters, ADC values, ratio index (RI) values. Kolmogorov-Smirnov...

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) mostly manifests with fever, shortness of breath, and cough, has also been found to cause some neurological symptoms, such as anosmia ageusia. aim the study was present magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings patients anosmia-hyposmia symptoms discuss potential mechanisms in light these findings.Of 2,412 diagnosed COVID-19-related pneumonia (RT-PCR at least once + clinically confirmed) between March December 2020, 15 underwent olfactory MRI...

AIM Bone mineral disorders are being increasingly seen among diabetic populations as the frequency of diabetes mellitus (DM) is rising at an alarming rate. Our aim to examine relationship between glycemic control and bone turnover markers like osteocalcin (OC), C-terminal carboxy telopeptide (CTX), bone-specific alkaline phosphatase (ALP) in patients with type 2 diabetes, effects anti-diabetic regimens on these markers. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total 80 newly diagnosed DM were enrolled into...

We evaluated predictive features of pre-operative computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging for advanced disease in renal cell carcinoma.92 patients with pathologically confirmed diagnosis carcinoma were included our study. Patients divided into two groups according to preoperative as (CT) (55 patients) (MRI) (37 patients). Within the groups, pathological tumor stage: 1-2 (pT1-2) versus ≥ pT3a. It was whether there a difference between terms presence (CT MRI) features. Predictive...

Abstract Although various approaches have been used in diabetes self-management education (DSME) programs, the effect of DSME programs on glycemic control is controversial. This study aimed to compare effects structured individual and combined regulation type 2 mellitus (T2DM). included T2DM patients who applied Ust Kaynarca Diabetes Center between 1 January 2018 11 March 2020. All data were retrospectively evaluated from hospital information systems. Patients received only defined as group...