Correlation Between Fibroblast Growth Factor 23 and Biochemical Parameters in Hemodialysis Patients With End-Stage Renal Disease.

Background: Fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF-23) is one of the biomarkers that plays a role in regulating phosphate (P) levels in hemodialysis (HD) patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). In addition to FGF-23, intact parathyroid hormone (iPTH) and homocysteine (Hcy) also play a role in the chronic kidney disease (CKD)-related mineral bone disease (MBD) process. In this study, we evaluated the correlation of glomerular filtration rate (GFR), serum creatinine, calcium, and phosphorus levels with FGF-23, iPTH, and Hcy.

Diagnostic impact of using the semi-erect position in the evaluation of inguinal hernia with superficial sonography.

<b>Introduction:</b> The main cause of groin pain is inguinal hernia (IH). The most commonly used imaging test for diagnosis is sonography, which is also useful in distinguishing between indirect and direct hernias.<b>Aim:</b> In this study, measurements were made with sonography in the semi-erect position (45) in addition to the supine position and the effectiveness of this position in detecting the defect was investigated.

Evaluation of Usability and Efficacy of Strain Elastography Method Concurrently with Preoperative Ultrasonography in Cases of Hydatid Cyst.

Background: Hydatid cysts (HCs), which are among the cystic lesions of the liver, are frequently encountered in endemic areas. Routine imaging modalities are sometimes insufficient to differentiate HC types, and ultrasound (US) elastography has just begun to be used for this purpose. In this study, the effectiveness of the strain elastography (SE) method in preoperative HC cases was investigated, and the relationship between HC types and elastography values was evaluated.

Thyroid nodule core needle biopsy - current approach.

Fine needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) guided by ultrasonography is routinely used to identify thyroid nodules prior to surgery. Although FNAB has great diagnostic accuracy and safety, it is limited by its relatively low diagnostic accuracy in follicular lesions, such as non-diagnostic or atypia of unclear significance (AUS)/follicular lesion of uncertain significance (FLUS). Additional diagnostic tests are required to overcome these challenges in evaluating thyroid nodules.

Effects of glycerol and sodium pentaborate containing new formulation on sleeve gastrectomy model in rats.

Purpose: The development of cutting surface leakage and postoperative peritoneal adhesions (PPA) after sleeve gastrectomy (SG) are the most serious operative complications. We investigated the effectiveness of the newly developed glycerol and sodium pentaborate containing formulation on the prevention of these complications.

Methods: Sixteen Sprague Dawley rats (mean weight 310 ± 50 g, mean age 3 months old) were divided into two groups, consisting of eight rats in each.

Number of cells in parathyroid tissue in primary hyperparathyroidism cases and its relationship with serum calcium value.

Background: The relationship between serum calcium (Ca) level to serum parathyroid hormone (PTH), phosphorus (P) levels and tissue properties of the parathyroid gland is unknown in primary hyperparathyroidism cases. Revealing this relationship may be useful for understanding the etiopathogenesis of primary hyperparathyroidism and determining the time of treatment.

Methods: Ninety patients (71 females, 19 males, age range; 27-73 years, average age; 46) who underwent single gland excision with the diagnosis of primary hyperparathyroidism were studied.

Clinical and functional results of radiofrequency ablation and microwave ablation in patients with benign thyroid nodules.

Objectives: To determine how well ultrasound-guidance percutaneous radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and microwave ablation (MWA) performed for benign symptomatic thyroid nodules in terms of clinical and functional outcomes.

Methods: Patients who had a thyroid nodule-linked symptoms acting as dysphagia, cosmetic issues, pain, a foreign body sense, hyperthyroidism secondary to autonomous nodules, or concern of malignancy were involved in the study. The primary was the comparison in symptom scores obtained at 1, 3, and 6 months after RFA and MWA.

Measurement of hiatal surface area and other hiatus oesophageal diameters at computed tomography imaging in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease and its relationship with hiatal hernia.

Background: The oesophageal hiatus is a long and oblique opening in the diaphragm where the thoracic section of the oesophagus passes into the abdomen. Enlarged hiatal surface and insufficiency are considered to be associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and hiatal hernia (HH). In this study, we aimed to retrospectively evaluate the relationship and the presence of GERD with HH by performing hiatal surface area (HSA) and other hiatal measurements at the thorax and abdominal computed tomography (CT) images in cases without any intra-abdominal or oesophageal surgery history.

The role of ultrasound measurements and cosmetic scoring in evaluating the effectiveness of ethanol ablation in cystic thyroid nodules.

Background: A minimally invasive approach has been adopted to treat benign cystic nodules in recent years, with ethanol ablation (EA) being used as a more common method in routine treatment. For this study, we aimed to investigate the change of nodule volumes and cosmetic scores before and after EA in benign thyroid nodules and the effectiveness of treatment. Therefore, ultrasound data and cosmetic scores of pure cystic, mixed-type and spongy-type benign thyroid nodules undergoing EA in the last two years were reviewed retrospectively.

The importance of the Moskowitz artery as a lesser-known collateral pathway in the medial laparoscopic approach to splenic flexure mobilisation and its evaluation with preoperative computed tomography.

Introduction: The collateral pathways between the superior mesenteric artery (SMA) and inferior mesenteric artery (IMA) play an important role in colonic surgery. The most well-known are the Drummond marginal artery and Riolan's arch. The Moskowitz artery, also known as the meandering mesenteric artery, is a lesser-known collateral pathway and represents another link between SMA and IMA.

The effectiveness of ethanol ablation in the treatment of thyroglossal duct cysts in adult cases and evaluation with cosmetic scoring.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate thyroglossal duct cyst (TGDC) volumes before and after treatment with ultrasound (US) in patients who underwent ethanol ablation (EA). Besides, the usability of cosmetic scoring in TGDC cases was investigated by comparing cosmetic scores pre-treatment and after EA.

Materials And Methods: 28 TGDC cases who had EA in one session and had complete US data and cosmetic scores were included in the study.

Effects of soy-containing infant formulas on thyroid gland in rats.

Background: Effects of soy-containing infant formulas on the thyroid gland is not clear. We aimed to evaluate the effects of infant formulas with different quantities of soy content on the functional and histopathological characteristics of the thyroid gland.

Methods: Twenty-eight female Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into four groups.

Comparison of the Effectiveness of Ethanol and Radiofrequency Ablation in the Treatment of Thyroid Nodules and Their Effects on Cosmetic Scoring.

Purpose: In this study, we aimed to retrospectively evaluate the volumes and cosmetic scores of mixed-type and spongy-type thyroid nodules treated with ethanol and radiofrequency (RF) ablation before and after treatment. In addition, the safety and efficacy of ethanol and RF ablation treatment methods were compared.

Methods: In the radiology department, mixed-type and spongy-type benign thyroid nodules undergoing ethanol and RF ablation between February 2015 and March 2020 were evaluated retrospectively.

Does the learning curve in robotic rectal cancer surgery impact circumferential resection margin involvement and reoperation rates? A risk-adjusted cumulative sum analysis.

Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of surgeons' learning curve in robotic surgery for rectal cancer on circumferential resection margin (CRM) involvement and reoperation rates.

Methods: Learning curve data were prospectively collected from four centers. Patients undergoing robotic proctectomy for resectable rectal cancer were included.

Should Surgeons Evaluate the Anatomy of Drummond Marginal Artery and Riolan's Arch Preoperatively?

Introduction: The Drummond marginal artery and the Riolan's arch are important links between the superior mesenteric artery (SMA) and inferior mesenteric artery (IMA), which provide collateral flow in case of arterial occlusion or significant stenosis. The Riolan's arch is important in colorectal surgery since it allows for vascularization of the descending colon by the SMA after ligation of the IMA at its origin, especially in cancer patients. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the presence of the Drummond marginal artery and the Riolan's arch.

Factors affecting surgical site infection rate after elective gastric cancer surgery.

Objective: Surgical site infection (SSI) is a common complication after surgery and is an indicator of quality of care. Risk factors for SSI are studied thoroughly for most types of gastrointestinal surgeries and especially colorectal surgeries, but accumulated data is still lacking for gastric surgeries. We studied the parameters affecting SSI rate after gastric cancer surgery.