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  1. Article ; Online: Ultrasound vs. fluoroscopic guidance in genicular nerve radiofrequency thermocoagulation for chronic knee pain: which one is the future?

    Dağıstan, G / Gönüllü, E

    European review for medical and pharmacological sciences

    2023  Volume 27, Issue 15, Page(s) 7073–7080

    Abstract: Objective: Fluoroscopic guiding is commonly utilized for interventional pain management procedures. However, ultrasonography has started to be used more widely in interventional pain procedures. It has become even more popular with its advantages. The ... ...

    Abstract Objective: Fluoroscopic guiding is commonly utilized for interventional pain management procedures. However, ultrasonography has started to be used more widely in interventional pain procedures. It has become even more popular with its advantages. The clinician who performs the pain procedure and the patient are not exposed to radiation. Vascular structures can be directly visualized. Ultrasonography is more accessible and portable than fluoroscopy. For all these reasons, its use will increase. So, in this study, we aimed to compare the efficacy of the genicular nerve radiofrequency thermocoagulation application under ultrasound guidance and fluoroscopy guidance.
    Patients and methods: Patients with stage 2 and 3 osteoarthritis, according to the Kellgren-Lawrence classification, were included in our study (n=180). Seventy percent of patients were women. Sixty patients received medical treatment only. Genicular nerve radiofrequency thermocoagulation was performed with fluoroscopy in sixty patients and with ultrasonography guidance in sixty other patients. Visual Analogue Scale at 1 month (VAS1) and Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis (WOMAC1) were recorded before the procedure, while VAS2 and WOMAC2 were recorded at 3 months.
    Results: In the ultrasound and fluoroscopy group, a statistically significant difference was found between VAS1 and VAS2, WOMAC1 and WOMAC2 (p<0.05). VAS1 of the patients in the fluoroscopy group was 6.65±0.93, and it was 5.88±0.92 in the ultrasonography group, which was similar (p<0.0001). VAS2 was 2.26±1.16 in the ultrasonography group and 3.83±1.66 in the fluoroscopy group (p<0.0001). The reduction rate in pain severity in patients undergoing the procedure under ultrasonography guidance was more marked than that in the fluoroscopy group (p<0.0001).
    Conclusions: For the radiofrequency thermocoagulation of the genicular nerve, both imaging approaches are available. Ultrasonography guidance appears to be better than fluoroscopy guidance in this technique because of the lower radiation dose and the ability to detect the target location and neighboring tissues more precisely under ultrasonography guidance.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Female ; Male ; Knee Joint ; Ultrasonography ; Electrocoagulation ; Fluoroscopy ; Pain
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-08-22
    Publishing country Italy
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 605550-3
    ISSN 2284-0729 ; 1128-3602 ; 0392-291X
    ISSN (online) 2284-0729
    ISSN 1128-3602 ; 0392-291X
    DOI 10.26355/eurrev_202308_33280
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  2. Article ; Online: The relationship between serum calprotectin levels and disease activity in patients with subacute thyroiditis.

    Cengiz, H / Demirci, T / Varim, C / Gönüllü, E

    European review for medical and pharmacological sciences

    2021  Volume 25, Issue 10, Page(s) 3745–3751

    Abstract: Objective: Increased calprotectin (S100A8/A9) levels have been demonstrated in many acute and chronic inflammatory processes. Subacute thyroiditis is an inflammatory disease of the thyroid gland. In our study, we investigated the value of this ... ...

    Abstract Objective: Increased calprotectin (S100A8/A9) levels have been demonstrated in many acute and chronic inflammatory processes. Subacute thyroiditis is an inflammatory disease of the thyroid gland. In our study, we investigated the value of this inflammation marker in the diagnosis and follow-up of subacute thyroiditis.
    Patients and methods: Patients with subacute thyroiditis admitted to our clinic between November 2018 and January 2020 were included in the study. In the acute phase of the disease, fT4 (free thyroxin), TSH (Thyroid Stimulant Hormone), CRP (C Reactive Protein), ESR (Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate), ALT (Alanine Aminotransferase), AST (Aspartate Aminotransferase), Creatinine, WBC (White Blood Cell), Absolute Lymphocyte and Neutrophil Count (ALC, ANC) parameters were detected and recorded. After complete resolution of the disease, the same laboratory parameters and acute phase reactants were again detected. Additionally, Calprotectin determination was performed in the acute phase and recovery period. Persistent hypothyroidism was determined by 6th-month TSH levels.
    Results: Thirty-six patients were included in the study. Along with the classical acute phase reactants and ANC, there was a significant increase in the Calprotectin levels in the acute inflammatory phase of the disease compared to the recovery period (96. 92-37.98, p<0.001). Neither classical acute phase reactants and nor calprotectin were found to have a significant effect on the development of permanent hypothyroidism. Calprotectin did not correlate with other acute phase reactants, absolute neutrophil count and TSH levels in both the acute phase and resolution period.
    Conclusions: Calprotectin appears to be an important marker in the diagnosis and follow-up of subacute thyroiditis.
    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Blood Sedimentation ; C-Reactive Protein/analysis ; Female ; Humans ; Leukocyte Count ; Leukocyte L1 Antigen Complex/blood ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Neutrophils/immunology ; Severity of Illness Index ; Thyroiditis, Subacute/blood ; Thyroiditis, Subacute/immunology ; Thyroxine/blood
    Chemical Substances Leukocyte L1 Antigen Complex ; C-Reactive Protein (9007-41-4) ; Thyroxine (Q51BO43MG4)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-05-26
    Publishing country Italy
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 605550-3
    ISSN 2284-0729 ; 1128-3602 ; 0392-291X
    ISSN (online) 2284-0729
    ISSN 1128-3602 ; 0392-291X
    DOI 10.26355/eurrev_202105_25942
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  3. Article ; Online: The importance of leucine-rich α-2 glycoprotein-1 in acute calculus cholecystitis.

    Harmantepe, A T / Ozdemir, K / Fırat, N / Dikicier, E / Gönüllü, E / Aka, B U / Ozdin, M / Canturk, A O

    European review for medical and pharmacological sciences

    2024  Volume 28, Issue 9, Page(s) 3414–3419

    Abstract: Objective: The aim of this prospective, single-center cohort study was to analyze serum leucine-rich α-2-glycoprotein-1 (LRG1) expression in patients with acute cholecystitis (AC) and to investigate its variation depending on symptom duration.: ... ...

    Abstract Objective: The aim of this prospective, single-center cohort study was to analyze serum leucine-rich α-2-glycoprotein-1 (LRG1) expression in patients with acute cholecystitis (AC) and to investigate its variation depending on symptom duration.
    Patients and methods: Participants were divided into patients with AC and a healthy control group. At the time of diagnosis, blood samples were collected, and symptom onset times were questioned. Collected serum LRG1 levels were measured.
    Results: 30 patients and 30 healthy volunteers were included in the study. LRG1 (p=0.008), white blood cells (WBC) (p<0.001), platelet (p=0.003), neutrophil (p<0.001), lymphocyte (p=0.001), and CRP (p=0.014) were significantly different in AC patients vs. the control group. When the correlations of serum laboratory values with the time of onset of symptoms were compared, LRG1 (p<0.001) was significantly correlated, while no significant correlation was observed in C-reactive protein (CRP) (p=0.572), WBC (p=0.155), and neutrophil (p=0.155).
    Conclusions: LRG1 expression increases after 24 hours in AC patients. Due to its correlation with symptom duration, we believe it can be helpful for timing cholecystectomy.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Glycoproteins/blood ; Male ; Prospective Studies ; Female ; Cholecystitis, Acute/blood ; Cholecystitis, Acute/diagnosis ; Middle Aged ; Adult ; C-Reactive Protein/metabolism ; C-Reactive Protein/analysis ; Case-Control Studies ; Aged
    Chemical Substances LRG1 protein, human
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-05-20
    Publishing country Italy
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 605550-3
    ISSN 2284-0729 ; 1128-3602 ; 0392-291X
    ISSN (online) 2284-0729
    ISSN 1128-3602 ; 0392-291X
    DOI 10.26355/eurrev_202405_36186
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  4. Article: INACTIVATED COVID-19 VACCINE CAN INDUCE REACTIVE POLYARTHRITIS IN OLDER PATIENTS: REPORT OF TWO CASES.

    Türk, S M / Öztürk, Z / Karataş, D / Gönüllü, E

    Georgian medical news

    2021  , Issue 319, Page(s) 100–102

    Abstract: Reactive arthritis is an acute, sterile, non-suppurative and inflammatory arthropathy that usually follows infection process. Gastrointestinal, genitourinary and respiratory tract infections generally provoke reactive arthritis. Also, reactive arthritis ... ...

    Abstract Reactive arthritis is an acute, sterile, non-suppurative and inflammatory arthropathy that usually follows infection process. Gastrointestinal, genitourinary and respiratory tract infections generally provoke reactive arthritis. Also, reactive arthritis can be seen after vaccination. Reactive arthritis cases have been reported after tetanus, combined diphteria-poliomyelitis-tetanus toxoid, hepatitis B or influenza vaccination. Although reactive arthritis is more common in youngs, healthcare workers should be aware of the development of post inactivated COVID-19 vaccine reactive arthritis in older patients. We present two cases with ReA induced by inactivated coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination (CoronaVac, Sinovac). Both patients in our study were over 70 years old and presented with polyarthritis that developed after vaccination. Rheumatoid factor and anti-nucleer antibody were negative and patients responded well to short-term steroid therapy, arthritis were not resistant.
    MeSH term(s) Aged ; Arthritis/chemically induced ; COVID-19 ; COVID-19 Vaccines ; Humans ; SARS-CoV-2 ; Vaccination/adverse effects ; Vaccines, Inactivated
    Chemical Substances COVID-19 Vaccines ; Vaccines, Inactivated
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-11-05
    Publishing country Georgia (Republic)
    Document type Case Reports ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2443648-3
    ISSN 1512-0112
    ISSN 1512-0112
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  5. Article ; Online: A different way to diagnosis acute appendicitis: machine learning.

    Harmantepe, Ahmet Tarik / Dikicier, Enis / Gönüllü, Emre / Ozdemir, Kayhan / Kamburoğlu, Muhammet Burak / Yigit, Merve

    Polski przeglad chirurgiczny

    2024  Volume 96, Issue 2, Page(s) 38–43

    Abstract: ... Indroduction: ... Machine learning is a branch of artificial intelligence based on the idea that systems can learn from data, identify patterns, and make decisions with minimal human intervention ... ... Aim: ... Our aim is to predict acute ... ...

    Abstract
    Indroduction:
    Machine learning is a branch of artificial intelligence based on the idea that systems can learn from data, identify patterns, and make decisions with minimal human intervention.

    Aim:
    Our aim is to predict acute appendicitis, which is the most common indication for emergency surgery, using machine learning algorithms with an easy and inexpensive method.

    Materials and methods:
    Patients who were treated surgically with a prediagnosis of acute appendicitis in a single center between 2011 and 2021 were analyzed. Patients with right lower quadrant pain were selected. A total of 189 positive and 156 negative appendectomies were found. Gender and hemogram were used as features. Machine learning algorithms and data analysis were made in Python (3.7) programming language.

    Results:
    Negative appendectomies were found in 62% (n = 97) of the women and in 38% (n = 59) of the men. Positive appendectomies were present in 38% (n = 72) of the women and 62% (n = 117) of the men. The accuracy in the test data was 82.7% in logistic regression, 68.9% in support vector machines, 78.1% in k-nearest neighbors, and 83.9% in neural networks. The accuracy in the voting classifier created with logistic regression, k-nearest neighbor, support vector machines, and artificial neural networks was 86.2%. In the voting classifier, the sensitivity was 83.7% and the specificity was 88.6%.

    Conclusions:
    The results of our study show that machine learning is an effective method for diagnosing acute appendicitis. This study presents a practical, easy, fast, and inexpensive method to predict the diagnosis of acute appendicitis.
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    MeSH term(s) Male ; Humans ; Female ; Appendicitis/diagnosis ; Appendicitis/surgery ; Artificial Intelligence ; Machine Learning ; Abdominal Pain ; Acute Disease
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-17
    Publishing country Poland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 128732-1
    ISSN 2299-2847 ; 0032-373X
    ISSN (online) 2299-2847
    ISSN 0032-373X
    DOI 10.5604/01.3001.0053.5994
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  6. Article ; Online: The wound area as a parameter guiding the timing of abdominal closure in the management of patients undergoing open abdominal procedures.

    Senturk, A / Gonullu, E / Bayhan, Z / Akdeniz, Y / Ozdemir, K / Mantoglu, B / Capoglu, R / Firat, N / Altintoprak, F

    European review for medical and pharmacological sciences

    2023  Volume 27, Issue 23, Page(s) 11361–11369

    Abstract: Objective: Surgical site infections (SSI) are incomparably troublesome and complicated, and some of them require an open abdomen (OA) procedure. While deciding the timing of abdominal closure, wound area calculation method and laboratory parameters can ... ...

    Abstract Objective: Surgical site infections (SSI) are incomparably troublesome and complicated, and some of them require an open abdomen (OA) procedure. While deciding the timing of abdominal closure, wound area calculation method and laboratory parameters can be used to guide the timing of abdominal closure after OA procedures.
    Patients and methods: The records of the patients who had undergone open abdomen during their treatment course and were followed up with vacuum-assisted closure (VAC) technique between December 2015 and December 2019 were retrospectively analyzed. The laboratory results before the first VAC application and the results after the VAC change were compared to determine a predictive parameter. The ImageJ program was used in five patients to compare the size of the wounds at the time of the decision to close them and before the first VAC application.
    Results: 102 patients were analyzed. The ratio of the last wound area to the wound area at the time of the first VAC application in five patients was 0.30, 0.41, 0.34, 0.27, 0.46 (mean: 0.36, standard deviation: 0.078) which were measured and calculated by ImageJ software.
    Conclusions: We think that the concept of wound reduction ratio, which was calculated by a computer program, can be used as a concrete equivalent of the wound closure eligibility criteria decided by clinical experience.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Retrospective Studies ; Abdomen/surgery ; Surgical Wound Infection/drug therapy ; Abdominal Cavity ; Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy/methods
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-12-14
    Publishing country Italy
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 605550-3
    ISSN 2284-0729 ; 1128-3602 ; 0392-291X
    ISSN (online) 2284-0729
    ISSN 1128-3602 ; 0392-291X
    DOI 10.26355/eurrev_202312_34576
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  7. Article ; Online: Assessment of the clinical features of rheumatoid arthritis-related interstitial lung diseases: a retrospective evaluation.

    Genc, A C / Ozturk, Z / Kara, A B / Turkoglu Genc, F / Aydemir, Y / Gunduz, Y / Gonullu, E

    European review for medical and pharmacological sciences

    2023  Volume 27, Issue 18, Page(s) 8486–8493

    Abstract: Objective: Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) stands as the most prevalent form of inflammatory arthritis, affecting approximately 1% of the population. Among individuals diagnosed with RA, a notable proportion, ranging from 10% to 40%, also experience ... ...

    Abstract Objective: Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) stands as the most prevalent form of inflammatory arthritis, affecting approximately 1% of the population. Among individuals diagnosed with RA, a notable proportion, ranging from 10% to 40%, also experience Rheumatoid Arthritis-Associated Interstitial Lung Disease (RA-ILD). This coexistence of RA and ILD has been identified as a detrimental factor contributing to increased mortality rates. Furthermore, RA-ILD often exhibits an insidious nature, posing challenges in its timely detection and management. Hence, our objective was to conduct a retrospective analysis of the clinical characteristics observed in patients who underwent evaluation for RA-ILD.
    Patients and methods: A total of 87 patients who were evaluated for RA-ILD within one year were included in the study. This study was conducted retrospectively using a cross-sectional and descriptive approach to analyze the demographic and clinical data of the included patients.
    Results: Among the 87 patients, eight were diagnosed with RA-ILD, with four being male and four being female. Of the eight patients, two had non-specific interstitial pneumonia, five had usual interstitial pneumonia, and one had nodules consistent with RA. Subpleural fibrosis increased the likelihood of RA-ILD by 6.9 times. In the group with ILD, the residual volume and total capacity were found to be lower compared to the other group. Among the eight patients diagnosed with RA-ILD, five had used methotrexate before the diagnosis.
    Conclusions: In order to mitigate the risk of delayed diagnosis of RA-ILD, which can lead to increased mortality and has a subtle onset, it is recommended that patients with RA who possess certain risk factors undergo regular monitoring. It is advisable for RA patients to undergo annual assessments involving carbon monoxide diffusion capacity and spirometry function tests. In cases, where deemed necessary, more advanced investigations such as high-resolution computed tomography should be conducted.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Female ; Male ; Retrospective Studies ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Lung Diseases, Interstitial/diagnosis ; Lung Diseases, Interstitial/etiology ; Arthritis, Rheumatoid/complications ; Arthritis, Rheumatoid/diagnosis ; Risk Factors
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-10-20
    Publishing country Italy
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 605550-3
    ISSN 2284-0729 ; 1128-3602 ; 0392-291X
    ISSN (online) 2284-0729
    ISSN 1128-3602 ; 0392-291X
    DOI 10.26355/eurrev_202309_33773
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  8. Article ; Online: ANALYSIS OF DIAGNOSTIC EXCISIONAL LYMPH NODE BIOPSY RESULTS: 12-YEAR EXPERIENCE OF A SINGLE CENTER.

    Bayhan, Zulfu / Ozdemir, Kayhan / Gonullu, Emre / Harmantepe, Ahmet Tarik / Capoglu, Recayi / Akin, Emrah / Aziret, Mehmet / Altintoprak, Fatih

    Acta clinica Croatica

    2024  Volume 62, Issue 1, Page(s) 58–64

    Abstract: Lymph node biopsy is indicated in patients with suspected malignancy or lymphadenopathy due to unclarified reasons. Lymph node biopsy can be performed as fine needle aspiration biopsy, core biopsy, or excisional lymph node biopsy. In particular, the ... ...

    Abstract Lymph node biopsy is indicated in patients with suspected malignancy or lymphadenopathy due to unclarified reasons. Lymph node biopsy can be performed as fine needle aspiration biopsy, core biopsy, or excisional lymph node biopsy. In particular, the diagnosis of malignant lymphoma is considered insufficient for oncological treatment unless classified into subgroups. Core biopsy and excisional biopsy can be performed to diagnose lymphoma and classify it into subgroups. Core biopsy may also be limited in some cases for the diagnosis of lymphoma. Therefore, patients are referred to surgical departments for excisional lymph node biopsy. It was aimed herein to analyze the results of excisional lymph node biopsies performed for diagnostic purposes in our department. Data on 73 patients having undergone diagnostic excisional lymph node biopsy at Sakarya University Medical Faculty Training and Research Hospital between January 2008 and January 2020 were retrospectively analyzed. Patients were evaluated in terms of age, gender, biopsy site, pathological diagnosis, number and diameter of lymph nodes excised. Patients younger than 18 years of age, those with sentinel lymph node biopsies, and lymph node dissections performed for any known malignancy were excluded from the study. Statistical data analysis was done using SPSS statistical software. There were 37 (50.7%) female and 36 (49.3%) male patients, mean age 52.07 (18-90) years. Axillary lymph node biopsy was performed in 32 patients, inguinal lymph node biopsy in 29 patients, cervical lymph node biopsy in 3 patients, intra-abdominal lymph node biopsy in 6 patients, mediastinal lymph node biopsy in 1 patient, and supraclavicular lymph node biopsy in 2 patients. All of the lymph node biopsies were performed as excisional biopsy. Malignancy was detected in 36 (49.3%) patients. In 37 (50.3%) patients, the causes of lymphadenopathy were found to be benign pathologies. When the causes of malignant disease were examined, it was observed that 23 (31.5%) patients were diagnosed with lymphoma. Hodgkin lymphoma was detected in 5 patients diagnosed with lymphoma, and non-Hodgkin lymphoma was found in 18 patients. Metastatic lymphadenopathy was observed in 13 (17.8%) patients. Reactive lymphoid hyperplasia (26%) and lymphadenitis (20.5%) were found among the causes of benign lymphadenopathy. The number of excised lymph nodes was between 1 and 4, and their diameter was between 9 and 75 mm (mean: 29.53±15.56 mm). There was no statistically significant difference between benign and malignant patients according to gender, age, lymph node diameter, number of lymph nodes excised, and excisional lymph node biopsy site. For diagnostic lymph node biopsy, fine-needle aspiration biopsy and core biopsy should be performed primarily. If lymphoma is suspected in the diagnosis, fine-needle aspiration biopsy is not necessary. In this case, it is believed that it is more appropriate to perform core biopsy first. If the core biopsy is insufficient for diagnosis, it is more appropriate to perform surgical biopsy in order to cause no delay in diagnosis and treatment. Excisional biopsy is a method that can be safely performed and does not cause severe morbidity in palpable peripheral lymphadenopathies. Although it does not cause severe morbidity because it is an invasive procedure, excisional biopsy should be performed in a selected patient group.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Male ; Female ; Middle Aged ; Retrospective Studies ; Lymph Nodes/pathology ; Biopsy ; Lymphadenopathy/pathology ; Lymphoma/diagnosis ; Lymphoma/surgery ; Lymphoma/pathology ; Hodgkin Disease/pathology ; Biopsy, Fine-Needle
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-18
    Publishing country Croatia
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1478635-7
    ISSN 1333-9451 ; 0353-9466
    ISSN (online) 1333-9451
    ISSN 0353-9466
    DOI 10.20471/acc.2023.62.01.07
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  9. Article ; Online: Comparison of treatment methods in plastron appendicitis: a tertiary center experience.

    Ozdemir, Kayhan / Harmantepe, Ahmet Tarik / Dulger, Ugur Can / Gonullu, Emre / Dikicier, Enis / Bayhan, Zulfu / Altintoprak, Fatih

    Malawi medical journal : the journal of Medical Association of Malawi

    2024  Volume 35, Issue 4, Page(s) 224–227

    Abstract: Background: It is controversial which treatment method is superior in plastron appendicitis and the research is still going on. The aim of this study is to compare treatment methods for plastron appendicitis in the adult population with our experience.!# ...

    Abstract Background: It is controversial which treatment method is superior in plastron appendicitis and the research is still going on. The aim of this study is to compare treatment methods for plastron appendicitis in the adult population with our experience.
    Materials and methods: The data of 92 patients who were diagnosed with plastron appendicitis in university hospital between 2015 and 2021 were analyzed retrospectively. Data were taken from the hospital database. The patients were divided into three groups: those treated with primary surgery, with interval appendectomy and only with conservative method.
    Results: Interval appendectomy resulted in a lower rate of conversion to open surgery compared to primary surgery, shorter operative time, and lower complication rates. Surgical procedures were found to be superior in detecting neoplasms compared to conservative treatment. After conservative treatment, one of three patients was retreated with the diagnosis of acute appendicitis.
    Conclusion: In plastron appendicitis, routine interval appendectomy can be performed due to its advantages over other treatments such as the frequency of attacks after conservative treatment, the risk of the tumor being overlooked in conservative treatment, and the high rate of complications and conversion to open surgery in the primary surgery group.
    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Humans ; Retrospective Studies ; Appendicitis/surgery ; Appendicitis/complications ; Appendicitis/diagnosis ; Length of Stay ; Appendectomy/adverse effects ; Appendectomy/methods ; Acute Disease ; Treatment Outcome
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-02-01
    Publishing country Malawi
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 1995-7270 ; 1995-7262
    ISSN (online) 1995-7270
    ISSN 1995-7262
    DOI 10.4314/mmj.v35i4.5
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  10. Article: The Epidemiology of Influenza Virus Infection and Group A Streptococcal Pharyngitis in Children Between 2011 and 2018 in an Outpatient Pediatric Clinic.

    Yildiz, Ismail / Gonullu, Erdem / Soysal, Ahmet / Oner, Cevat Naci / Karabocuoglu, Metin

    Cureus

    2023  Volume 15, Issue 1, Page(s) e33492

    Abstract: Background The frequency of influenza virus infections and group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus (GAS) pharyngitis varies according to populations. We aimed to investigate the frequency of influenza virus and streptococcal pharyngitis infections in a ... ...

    Abstract Background The frequency of influenza virus infections and group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus (GAS) pharyngitis varies according to populations. We aimed to investigate the frequency of influenza virus and streptococcal pharyngitis infections in a pediatric outpatient cohort with many pediatric admissions in Istanbul. Materials and methods Children with upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) symptoms between 2011 and 2018 who underwent rapid diagnostic tests for influenza virus or streptococcal infection were evaluated retrospectively. Results The total number of pediatric cases admitted between 2011 and 2018 was 185,228, of which 119,928 were under five years old and 66,300 were children over five years old. The mean frequency of the influenza virus was 1,283 per 100,000 children, and the mean frequency of streptococcal pharyngitis was 1,764 per 100,000 children. The frequency of influenza has increased over the years. The frequency of streptococcal infection is higher in children over five years of age, and its frequency has decreased in this group. Conclusions The frequency of influenza virus infection and GAS pharyngitis varies according to years and seasons. Winter and spring were the seasons with the most frequent positive influenza virus and GAS pharyngitis. Although influenza frequency increased annually, this phenomenon was not observed in the frequency of GAS pharyngitis.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-01-07
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2747273-5
    ISSN 2168-8184
    ISSN 2168-8184
    DOI 10.7759/cureus.33492
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