Ulus Travma Acil Cer
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Sep 2016
Protective effect of betaine against burn-induced pulmonary injury in rats.
This study was designed to determine possible protective effect of betaine treatment against oxidative injury in pulmonary tissue induced with thermal trauma. ⋯ Treatment of rats with betaine significantly restored GSH level and Na+/K+-ATPase activity, and decreased MDA level and MPO activity. According to the findings of the present study, betaine significantly diminishes burn-induced damage in tissue.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Sep 2016
Efficiacy of resveratrol and quercetin after experimental spinal cord injury.
The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of natural antioxidants resveratrol and quercetin on oxidative stress and secondary cell damage in rats with acute spinal cord injury. ⋯ Biochemical and histological staining results of present study showed that resveratrol and quercetin may be effective in preventing secondary damage in spinal cord injury.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Sep 2016
Management of perforation after endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography.
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)-related perforation is an infrequent complication. It is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. The present study is an evaluation of experience with management and outcomes of ERCP-related perforations and a review of relevant literature. ⋯ ERCP-related perforation is uncommon complication, but an extremely serious condition. Early diagnosis and prompt management are most important to reduce associated significant morbidity and mortality rates. The most appropriate treatment course should be determined on case-by-case basis.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Sep 2016
Intraorbital foreign bodies: Clinical features and outcomes of surgical removal.
The present study is an evaluation of clinical features and management outcomes of patients operated on for intraorbital foreign bodies (FBs). ⋯ Intraorbital FBs are usually inorganic and metallic, and occur more frequently in young males. Orbital cellulitis, considered typical for organic FBs, may also occur with metallic that perforate lacrimal sac or paranasal sinuses. With appropriate caution, intraorbital FBs can be removed safely with current orbitotomy techniques.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Sep 2016
Case ReportsA rare disease mimics postoperative bile leakage: Invasive aspergillosis.
Aspergillus fungi can cause serious infections, including intra-abdominal infection, particularly in patients with compromised immune system. Described in the present report is case of 46-year-old female patient who had undergone laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) at another healthcare facility. In early postoperative period, she had increasing complaints of swelling, nausea, and vomiting. ⋯ Surgery was performed with suspected possibility of bile leakage. However, pathological examination of soft, yellow-green mass found in subhepatic space determined it was fungus ball caused by fungi of the genus Aspergillus. Patient was diagnosed postoperative intra-abdominal aspergillosis (IAA).