Sequential test selection by quantifying of the reduction in diagnostic uncertainty for the diagnosis of proximal caries.

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Pulmonary sarcomatoid carcinomas are very rare lung neoplasms, and no consensus exists regarding the optimal treatment. The prognosis of sarcomatoid carcinomas has been reported to be unfavorable compared to non-small-cell lung cancers; however, prognostic factors in patients undergoing surgery for sarcoma...

journal_title：Balkan medical journal

authors： Özkan B,Erdoğdu E,Duman S,Amirov F,Çimenoğlu B,Özlük Y,Kara M,Yılmazbayhan D,Toker A

更新日期：2020-09-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Gap junctions (GJ) are important in pain signalling at the spinal cord level. AIMS:The aim of this investigation was to study the effects of GJ on nociception and the analgesic/hyperalgesic effects of morphine following administration of carbenoxolone as a GJ blocker. Male Wistar rats (200-250 g) were divid...

journal_title：Balkan medical journal

authors： Kamalpour M,Fereidoni M,Moghimi A

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Young maternal age is variously defined in studies of its effect on obstetrics and perinatal outcomes. Also, pregnancy has been reported as the leading cause of death in adolescent girls in low- and middle-income countries. AIMS:The aim of the study was to evaluate whether young maternal age was associated ...

journal_title：Balkan medical journal

authors： Demirci O,Yılmaz E,Tosun Ö,Kumru P,Arınkan A,Mahmutoğlu D,Selçuk S,Dolgun ZN,Arısoy R,Erdoğdu E,Tarhan N

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The present study proposes to analyze the results obtained after transhiatal esophagectomies (THE), from the perspective of an Eastern European surgical center with low esophageal resection volume (LV). AIMS:Our analysis, which to the authors' knowledge is the first of its kind in Romania, has the purpose o...

journal_title：Balkan medical journal

authors： Neagoe R,Voidazan S,Szocs M,Sala DT,Bancu S,Mulhfay G

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) polymorphisms have recently raised the interest as a possible thrombophilic factors. AIMS:We aimed to assess the frequency of the methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) C677T and A1298C polymorphisms in idiopathic venous thromboembolism (VTE) in a Romanian po...

journal_title：Balkan medical journal

authors： Hotoleanu C,Trifa A,Popp R,Fodor D

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Scoring systems are useful to inform the patients about the success and complication rates of the operation prior the surgery. Aims:To determine the applicability of the popular scoring systems (Guy’s, stone size, tract length, obstruction, number of involved calices, and essence/stone density and Clinical ...

journal_title：Balkan medical journal

authors： Akçay M,Tosun M,Gevher F,Kalkan S,Ersöz C,Kayalı Y,Tepeler A

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of this prospective, randomized, double-blind study was to investigate the postoperative analgesic effects of levobupivacaine or tramadol infiltration administered prior to surgery in septorhinoplasty (SRP) or endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS). MATERIAL AND METHODS:Sixty ASA class I-III adult patients e...

journal_title：Balkan medical journal

authors： Koputan MH,Apan A,Oz G,Köse EA

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hemifacial spasm is a sudden, involuntary and synchronous spasm of the facial muscles. The most frequent cause of this condition is compression of the facial nerves due to vascular pathologies. The most commonly used method of treatment is Botulinum toxin injection. However, the gold standard treatment is su...

journal_title：Balkan medical journal

authors： Erol O,Aydın E

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pulmonary arterial hypertension secondary to untreated left-to-right shunt defects leads to increased pulmonary blood flow, endothelial dysfunction, increased pulmonary vascular resistance, vascular remodelling, neointimal and plexiform lesions. Some recent studies have shown that inflammation has an importa...

journal_title：Balkan medical journal

authors： Karakurt C,Başpınar O,Çelik FS,Taşkapan Ç,Şahin AD,Yoloğlu S

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Using innovative and scientific methods increases the rate of quitting in smokers. Short message service (SMS) is a communication tool widely used and well integrated in many people's daily lives. To increase adherence to appointments in smoking cessation clinics (SCC), it is thought that increased complianc...

journal_title：Balkan medical journal

authors： Önür ST,Uysal MA,İliaz S,Yurt S,Bahadır A,Hattatoğlu DG,Ortaköylü MG,Bağcı BA,Chousein EG

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Presacral teratomas are usually observed in the first two decades of life and have a 50-67% incidence of malignant transformation. Surgery is the treatment of choice. CASE REPORT:Here, we report the case of 24-year-old female with chronic urinary retention after surgery for a presacral teratoma. CONCLUSION...

journal_title：Balkan medical journal

authors： Uğurlucan FG,Iyibozkurt AC,Karamustafaoğlu B,Keyif B,Eken MK,Yalçın O

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The aim of the study was to determine the effect of massage to the sacral region after cesarean delivery instead of employing a urinary catheter for the prevention of urinary retention. STUDY DESIGN:Cross sectional study. MATERIAL AND METHODS:This interventional study population consisted of 60 women who we...

journal_title：Balkan medical journal

authors： Dal U,Korucu AE,Eroğlu K,Karataş B,Yalçın A

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The increases of free radicals have been proposed to be involved in the pathogenesis of sepsis, which leads to multiple-organ dysfunction syndromes. The uses of antioxidants as a complementary tool in the medical care of oxidative stress-related diseases have attracted attention of researchers. Resveratrol (...

journal_title：Balkan medical journal

authors： Aydın S,Şahin TT,Bacanlı M,Taner G,Başaran AA,Aydın M,Başaran N

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Oral immunotherapy for cow’s milk allergy is an effective treatment option because of its ability to increase the threshold for clinical reactions. Aims:To present our experience of oral immunotherapy for cow’s milk allergy in the pediatric allergy outpatient clinic, and to evaluate the long-term efficacy o...

journal_title：Balkan medical journal

authors： Demir E,Ciğerci Günaydın N,Gülen F,Tanaç R

更新日期：2020-10-23 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Langerhans cell histiocytosis is characterized by an abnormal proliferation of neoplastic Langerhans cells. Langerhans cell histiocytosis commonly affects the pediatric population, whereas presentation in adults remains a rare event. The presentation of Langerhans cell histiocytosis is highly variable, but t...

journal_title：Balkan medical journal

authors： Obiorah IE,Velasquez AH,Kallakury B,Özdemirli M

更新日期：2018-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Citalopram is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor that requires routine cardiac monitoring to prevent a toxic dose. Prolongation of the QT interval has been observed in acute citalopram poisoning. Our previous experimental study showed that citalopram may be lead to QT prolongation by stimulating adenos...

journal_title：Balkan medical journal

authors： Büyükdeligöz M,Hocaoğlu N,Oransay K,Tunçok Y,Kalkan Ş

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Electrophysiological studies show that critical illness polyneuromyopathy appears in the early stage of sepsis before the manifestation of clinical findings. The metabolic response observed during sepsis causes glutamine to become a relative essential amino acid. AIMS:We aimed to assess the changes in neuro...

journal_title：Balkan medical journal

authors： Çankayalı İ,Boyacılar Ö,Demirağ K,Uyar M,Moral AR

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bloodstream infections (BSI) are frequently seen after solid organ transplantation. The incidence of bloodstream infections differs among the types of transplantation. The microbiological features and antimicrobial resistance patterns change from centre to centre. AIMS:To evaluate the incidence and spectrum...

journal_title：Balkan medical journal

authors： Yeşilkaya A,Azap OK,Demirkaya MH,Ok MA,Arslan H,Akdur A

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Haematopoietic stem cell transplantation is a curative treatment option for many haematological disorders. Infection following haematopoietic stem cell transplantation is one of the major causes of mortality. AIMS:To investigate the outcomes of early cessation of empirical antibiotic treatment per protocol ...

journal_title：Balkan medical journal

authors： Kaya AH,Tekgündüz E,Duygu F,Koca D,Bekdemir F,Batgi H,Ulu Uncu B,Yiğenoğlu TN,Dal MS,Çakar Kızıl M,Altuntaş F

更新日期：2017-04-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) is a common critical disease in term neonates, but reasons for the occurrence of RDS remains unclear. AIMS:This study aimed to investigate the cause of RDS in full-term neonates by a retrospective case-control study. STUDY DESIGN:Case-control study. METHODS:Among the pa...

journal_title：Balkan medical journal

authors： Liu J,Yang N,Liu Y

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:In plastic surgery practice, fasciocutaneous single-perforator-pedicled propeller flap is a preferred procedure; however, its survival rate is below than expected, especially in flaps with a big rotation arc. When botulinum toxin-A is injected into the muscle tissue that the perforator pedicle is arisen, the...

journal_title：Balkan medical journal

authors： Zereyak U,Kurt Özkaya N,Hasbek Z

更新日期：2020-02-28 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis is a successful treatment modality for patients with end-stage renal disease. Peritoneal fibrosis (PF) is the most critical complication of long-term peritoneal dialysis (PD). AIMS:In our study, we aimed to compare the effects of colchicine and sirolimus on PF induc...

journal_title：Balkan medical journal

authors： Sağıroğlu T,Sayhan MB,Yağcı MA,Yalta T,Sağıroğlu G,Çopuroğlu E,Oğuz S

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We aimed to determine the safety and feasibility of general anaesthesia (GA) compared with local anaesthesia + Monitored Anaesthesia Care (LA+MAC) for One-Day Thyroid Surgery (ODTS); to assess patient and operator satisfaction with either of the anesthetic approaches. MATERIAL AND METHODS:We reviewed prospec...

journal_title：Balkan medical journal

authors： Belitova M,Pandev R,Karadimov D

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We investigated whether determination IL-6, IL-8, IL-1beta and TNF-alpha at baseline, total protein C (PC) levels at time of admission and 48 hours after initiation could complement the Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation (APACHE) II scoring system to identify patients with sepsis, severe sepsis or...

journal_title：Balkan medical journal

authors： Kartal ED,Karkaç E,Gülbaş Z,Alpat SN,Erben N,Colak E

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Clinically, amyopathic dermatomyositis is a clinically distinct subgroup of dermatomyositis characterised by unique dermatological manifestations without muscle involvement. Clinically, amyopathic dermatomyositis is frequently associated with interstitial lung disease, which usually has a rapidly progressive...

journal_title：Balkan medical journal

authors： Lim JU,Kang HS,Kim YH,Kim TJ

更新日期：2017-08-04 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is associated with increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. We aimed to investigate the matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) level and MMP-9 gene polymorphism in sleep apnea patients with or without cardiovascular disease. STUDY DESIGN:Case-control study. MATER...

journal_title：Balkan medical journal

authors： Yüksel M,Kuzu-Okur H,Velioğlu-Öğünç A,Pelin Z

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In Bulgaria, more than 20 autochthonous human parasitic infections have been described and some of them are widespread. Over 50 imported protozoan and helminthic infections represent diagnostic and therapeutic challenges and pose epidemiological risks due to the possibility of local transmission. AIMS:To es...

journal_title：Balkan medical journal

authors： Rainova I,Harizanov R,Kaftandjiev I,Tsvetkova N,Mikov O,Kaneva E

更新日期：2018-01-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In women with endometrial hyperplasia, there is a risk for co-existent endometrial cancer when patients are subjected to immediate surgical treatment. AIMS:The aim of this study was to investigate the frequency of endometrial cancer and the accuracy of frozen section analysis at the time of hysterectomy amo...

journal_title：Balkan medical journal

authors： Boyraz G,Başaran D,Salman MC,Özgül N,Yüce K

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Calvarial lesions are often detected incidentally in routine radiology. Most lytic lesions of the skull are benign. Enlarged parietal foramina are benign lesions caused by deficient intramembranous ossification. CASE REPORT:An 11 month-old female patient was admitted with a mass on the right of the back of ...

journal_title：Balkan medical journal

authors： Yılmaz E,Yetim A,Erol OB,Pekcan M,Yekeler E

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Osborn wave, typically associated with hypothermia, is currently referred to as one of the J wave syndromes due to its clinical potential to develop lethal cardiac arrhythmia; it may rarely be observed in a non-hypothermic setting such as cannabis abuse. CASE REPORT:In this paper, we presented two young cas...

journal_title：Balkan medical journal

authors： Yalçın M,Aparcı M,Eroğlu M,Işılak Z,Özmen N

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00