Propolis and curcumin have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, neuroprotective features. The goal of this study was to determine the effects propolis on nerve healing in rat sciatic crush injuries compare these with results obtained using steroid treatment.In sham group, right nerves rats were dissected exposed, skin closed without any additional manipulation. In control group (group C), after damage inflicted a surgical clamp. control-methylprednisolone as C. After injury,...

The aim of this study was to investigate the effect autologous blood injection (ABI) for chronic recurrent temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dislocation using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).ABI applied 14 patients who had TMJ dislocation. MRIs were taken and compared before one month after injection.All no dislocations their TMJs on clinical examination injection. In pre-injection, unilateral or bilateral observed in all patients. One injection, not MRI evaluation any A significant structural...

The aims of the cleft palate repair techniques are to reduce velopharyngeal insufficiency risk and oronasal fistula development minimal levels without affecting maxillofacial development. In this article, we present a retrospective study comparing conventional palatoplasty with new technique rotation for fistula.Of 100 patients who were operated on because between years 2002 2008, 12 had Furlow palatoplasty, 88 received Veau-Wardill-Kilner (V-Y pushback) operation (group C). A total 67 2008...

Background: Reconstruction of large full-thickness defects the upper eyelids is challenging because their complex anatomy and specialized functions. The authors present discuss a new, simple surgical technique for eyelid reconstruction. This single-stage procedure has produced satisfactory to excellent results in authors' patients. It presents reconstructive surgeon with several advantages over other techniques. Methods: tumor excised surgically until clear margins are obtained. V-shaped...

Chronic recurrent temporomandibular joint dislocation is treated by surgical and nonsurgical techniques described in the literature. However, these have some complications noted Recently, autologous blood injection technique has been applied to treat chronic dislocation. date, there no study that describes histopathologic effects of within The aim this was evaluate rabbit joints.Eight New Zealand white rabbits underwent bilateral injection. After injection, mandibles were fixed orthodontic...

Journal Article Factors influencing skin ageing in a Mediterranean population from Turkey Get access Ö. Ekiz, Ekiz Department of Dermatology Dr Özlem Şafaktepe Mahallesi Umman Sokak 6/10, Mamak, Ankara, E‐mail: drozlemekiz@yahoo.com.tr Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar G. Yüce, Yüce Pulmonary Diseases, Ankara Etlik Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital, S. Ulaşli, Ulaşli F. Gastroenterology, Dişkapi Yildirim Beyazit Plastic Surgery, Fatih University...

Reconstruction of facial organ and tissue losses using autogenous is a permanent effective method in plastic surgery. However, cases where the patient’s general condition does not allow for surgical reconstruction or patient need complex organs such as eye, nose, ear, an epithesis can be considered alternative to treatment with tissue. The purpose this study was investigate factors affecting success rate reconstructions externally retained prosthesis relation defect location radiotherapy...

Although the periorbital region forms less than 1% of total body surface, it has a very complex anatomy; therefore, requires detailed approach. In this work, we aim to present clinical applications and related literature for algorithm technique which will be applied, according location defect, in choosing surgery treatment method. Factors affecting results different methods anatomical region, including its difficult reconstruction, also included.A review 177 defect reconstructions was...

We aimed to compare the effectiveness of thymoquinone (TQ), most important bioactive component black cumin, St. John wort (SJW) oil, a traditional medicinal plant used in burns, and silver sulfadiazine (AgSD), well-known antiinflammatory agent modern medicine, an experimental burn rat-model. Sixty-three Wistar-Albino rats were randomly divided into 9 groups (n = 7). TQ SJW administered topically systemically but AgSD was applied topically. Epithelialization, inflammatory cell response,...

The treatment of total columellar defects is very difficult, and there not any first choice in reconstruction these defects. Various techniques have been reported for this purpose. Each technique has its own drawbacks, few can be performed one stage. We report a pediatric patient with defect involving the entire columella. Reconstruction was accomplished laterally based bilateral nostril sill flaps. An acceptable cosmetic result obtained. This method done as single-stage operation an...

To conduct a histopathological evaluation of the effects Ankaferd Blood Stopper (ABS) on healing wounds in rabbit skin incision model.Incisions were performed backs rabbits. The first was allowed to undergo normal secondary healing. ABS (1 mL) applied second incision, which subsequently third sutured. fourth During wound period, histopathologic signs ulceration, inflammation, proliferative phase, and extent early remodeling comparatively evaluated by performing biopsies days 5, 10, 30.For...

Medical ozone is a chemical agent that consists of three oxygen atoms and has antioxidant, angiogenic vasodilator effects. This study evaluated the effects medical pre-treatment on flap survival.Rats were divided into four groups 10 rats each 9 × 3 cm McFarlane was used. Sham group: Neither surgical nor pretreatment used.No used after surgery. Preoperative 1 mg/kg given intraperitoneally for 7 days. No Postoperative Group: After postoperative week, all by surface area measurement,...

The term cleft palate (CP) refers to midline defects extending from the prealveolar ark uvula, and these present with varying degrees. CP may be complete, incomplete, unilateral, bilateral, or submucosal. It is often observed lip (CL). In various studies, incidence of isolated has been reported as 1.3 25.3 per 1000 births. As a result deterioration anatomical structure palate, illnesses such regurgitation, respiratory tract infections, otitis, speech disorders occur. These are in rarely...

Objective: Pediculated groin flap has been playing an important role in hand reconstructive surgery for a long time. In this study, the cases where pediculated reconstruction of soft tissue defects was used are presented terms literature. Material and Methods: The included study between 2010 2014 Plastic, Reconstructive, Aesthetic Surgery Department. age, gender, reason defect, its localization, size, donor area closure method, separation time, other treatments, complications were thoroughly...

The most important decision that a surgeon has to make in large lower lip defect reconstruction is whether use free flap or local flap. Despite efficient transplantation, serious cosmetic problems can occur total near-total with On the other hand, better results be brought about reconstructions flaps when repair made tissues similar properties terms of color, thickness, pilosity. However, functional such as microstomy encountered inefficient transplantation carried out during repairs. If...

In cleft palate repair, elongation of the toward posterior is critically important to prevent velopharyngeal insufficiency. The purpose many repair techniques has been ensure this elongation. Rotational palatoplasty a recent technique. technique, soft transformed into rotational flap allow elongate in patients with palate. This which used all types and insufficiency, easy use, practical, efficient, especially Veau 1 aim study was explain technical details rotation technique aid figures.

Leprae, which is a forgotten infectious disease, presents with primary findings of skin lesions and peripheral nerve lesions. Neuropathic ulcers are frequently found may cause deformities, particularly in the extremities. It should not be that malignant tumors seen on floor chronic can also neuropathic depending leprae. In our study, 61-year-old male patient an ulcerated unhealed lesion volar surface second finger his right hand existed for approximately 6 months presented. Although leprae...

The tissue expander has found widespread use in reconstructive surgery. donor area is needed, the recipient site with similar characteristics (color, thickness, hair follicle) features, minimal scarring and leads to morbidity. In our study, presented face, scalp neck reconstruction results obtained of expander. areas was used evaluate patients Plastic, Reconstructive Aesthetic Surgery Department Yüzüncü Yıl University. Age, gender, indication, defect or scar localization, residential area,...

Growing customer demands and competitive conditions in national international dimensions force businesses to provide quality products services. The term “service quality”, which arised from this context, has a great importance for businesses. It is aimed determine the expected perceived service perceptions of customers implementation study carried out with students School Foreign Languages among Karabuk University, an educational institution shaping future society. Along showing how...