Simultaneous bilateral spontaneous pneumothorax (SBSP) and pneumomediastinum are complications rarely observed synchronously during an acute asthma attack. It is a clinical condition that manifests itself with serious respiratory distress must be rapidly diagnosed treated. Although has already been reported in patients the literature, its concurrence subcutaneous emphysema extremely rare except for iatrogenic conditions. By sharing this case about 39-year-old patient who presented to...

Double-balloon endoscopy (DBE) is a technique that enables the evaluation and treatment of small intestinal diseases. The aim study was to evaluate indications, therapeutic interventions, complications, safety describe experience with DBE in Turkish patients.Four hundred twenty consecutive patients undergoing were included our study. Demographic features, diagnostic findings, technical aspects procedure recorded. A total 513 DBEs carried out.In all, 420 underwent procedures (369 (72%) oral...

Misty mesentery appearance is commonly reported in daily practice, usually as a secondary finding of various pathological entities, but sometimes it encountered an isolated that cannot be attributed to any other disease entity. We aimed assess the prevalence cases with incidentally detected idiopathic misty on computed tomography (CT) and summarize pathologies leading this appearance.Medical records initial follow-up CT features patients between January 2011 2013 were analysed. The study...

Objectives: To investigate the rational use of drugs from patient's perspective.Methods: This study was conducted at Afyon Kocatepe University Training and Research Hospital between February March 2013. Data were collected with a questionnaire. Descriptive statistics Chi-Square test used.Results: About 54% (n=419) participants reported that they used without advice physician. The 19-24 age group, secondary high school graduates, students more often consulting physician (P < 0.05)....

The aim of this study was to investigate blood folic acid and vitamin B12 levels in patients with ischemic hemorrhagic stroke correlate these prognosis.Patients presenting within 3 hours onset or strokes were approached for participation the study. Diagnosis made by clinical examination head computed tomography scan. Venous samples taken determination levels. Parameters evaluated respect type according Glasgow coma scale (< =8 > =9).Eighty-seven (mean age: 65 +/- 10 years, 53% male) 27 60...

Ovarian torsion (OT) during pregnancy is a rare condition that can cause maternal and fetal morbidity. Although the etiology of disease not fully understood, predisposing factors include increased ovarian size, free mobility, long pedicle. The incidence increases after stimulation for treatment fertility. Diagnostic imaging modalities ultrasonography magnetic resonance (MRI). A 28-year-old woman with 33-week presented to our emergency department acute, severe left groin pain. According...

AMAÇ: Tamamlayıcı ve alternatif tıp, dünyadaki birçok değişik kültürlerden kaynaklanmakta olup geniş bir uygulama yelpazesine sahiptir. Bu uygulamaları kullanan kişilerin özelliklerinin hangi nedenlerle bu uygulamalara yöneldiklerinin saptanması; hasta tatmini, tedavi etkinliği hizmeti sunanlar açısından önemlidir. çalışmanın amacı, üniversite hastanesine başvuran tamamlayıcı tedaviye yönelik tutum davranışlarını belirlemektir.GEREÇ VE YÖNTEM: Tanımlayıcı tipteki araştırma 700 kişiye yüz...

This study aims to determine the anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-apoptotic effects of valproic acid (VPA) on rat spinal cord tissue in ischemia-reperfusion (IR) injury model created by abdominal aorta occlusion.

A 66-year-old man presented with lingual oedema of purplish colour, pain and swelling was admitted to the emergency room. He taking warfarin at a dose 5 mg for mitral …

Aim:This study aimed at identifying the problems of consultations requested from emergency department (ED), solution to these problems, suggestions for physicians reveal nature issue addressed, and contribute literature because not enough research has been done on this yet. Materials Methods:This included consultant working in six different EDs.Consultation procedures prepared advance most basic questions with solutions address issues by filling questionnaire were received.Results: Of 439...

Aim: This study aims to determine the prevalence of aortic aneurysms (AA) on computed tomography (CT) in emergency department. Material and Methods: A total 10219 CT images were retrospectively analyzed (7610 thoracic, 6148 abdominal CT). thoracic diameter greater than 50 mm, an 30 or 50% normal considered AA. The baseline demographic clinical characteristics patients with AA (TAA) (AAA) compared those without Results: TAA was found 990 (13%) 7610 who had CT, while AAA 66 (1.07%) CT. In...

Abstract Background/aim: The knowledge, attitudes and behaviors of healthcare professionals are directly related to mortality morbidity due traffic accidents. It has become important investigate the causes different injuries in electric vehicle These issues indirectly responsibility forensic medicine. aim this study was develop an Electric Vehicle Accidents Attitude Scale (EVAAS) regarding cognitive, affective behavioral dimensions determine towards Materials methods: sample group consisted...

IntroductionIn order to find out the frequency rates of domestic and wild animal bites as well evaluation prevalence rabies disease in human population Province Kerman, a retrospective study was designed analyze statistically collected recorded data related this project.Methods This conducted within framework MPVM student research projects by means collaboration between

Objective: Basic life support (BLS) is a life-saving approach that should be also known by not welfare professionals. The police teams are ready before the health in events and having duties social events. aim of this study to measure level BLS information candidates’ who training Afyonkarahisar Police Vocational School. Material Methods: This cross-sectional was performed with 269 students. For collection data it used questionnaire consisting 31 questions evaluating socio-demographic...

Aortoenteric fistulas (AEF) are uncommon but fatal complications during aortic surgery that can cause heavy gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB). We present a patient who underwent and developed GIB led to hemorrhagic shock. A 66-year-old man was transferred our emergency department (ED) because of deterioration in his general condition. On arrival at the ED, he confused, pale, cooperative, cold, sweaty. His blood pressure 70/40 mmHg pulse rate, 130/min. Plenty fresh seen nasogastric tube....

A 66-year-old man presented with lingual oedema of purplish colour, pain and swelling was admitted to the emergency room. He taking warfarin at a dose 5 mg for mitral valve disease as well …

Amaç: Deneysel bilateral künt toraks travması modeliyle oluşturulan akut akciğer hasarında N-nitro L-arjinin metil ester (L-Name) tedavisinin, arteriyel kan gazları, biyokimyası ve dokusu üzerine olan etkilerinin belirlenmesidir. Gereç Yöntemler: Çalışmada 24 deney tavşanı kullanıldı. Tavşanlar kontrol, sham L-Name grubu olmak üzere üçe ayrıldı. Bilateral hasarı oluşturuldu intravenöz (25 mg/kg/gün) verildi. 0, 3 96. saatlerde örnekleri saatte akciğerden doku alındı. İstatistiksel...