Elastofibroma dorsi (EFD) is a rare, benign, soft tissue tumor with an unclear pathogenesis, typically localized to the subscapular region. It occurs within the periscapular area between the ribs and dorsal chest wall ...

Tethered cord is a clinical syndrome associated with short and thick filum terminale. It can occur because of congenital or acquired reasons and can lead to progressive neurological deficits. A thorough medical history, ...

Aim: The present research aimed to determine the relation between metabolic syndrome (MetS) and thyroid volume and nodule prevalence among Turkish population patients. Methods: This retrospective cohort study was carried ...

Advances in preoperative localization studies and demands for scarless surgery have promoted the investigation for remote techniques in parathyroid surgery. Transoral vestibular approach seems to provide the most comfortable ...

AIM To determine if sorafenib, an antineoplastic agent, could prevent the development of spinal epidural fibrosis (EF). METHODS The study used CD105 and osteopontin antibodies in an immunohistochemical approach to quantify ...

Objective: The physician is responsible for inserting one or more chest tubes into the pleural space or the mediastinal space and connecting them to an appropriate drainage system. When the general principles about care ...

Objective: Medical thoracoscopy is a minimally invasive procedure that is performed by experienced pulmonologists under local anesthesia and conscious intravenous sedation. It allows direct observation and evaluation of ...

Objective: Having experienced members in the team for obtaining successful outcomes in non-invasive mechanical ventilation (NIMV) is important. The aim of our study is to determine the effectiveness of training on nurse's ...

Sürdürülen sayısız araştırmaya ve geliştirilen ilaçlara rağmen günümüzde kanser hala milyonlarca insanın ölümüne neden olan hastalıkların başında gelmektedir. Over kanseri en ölümcül kanserlerden biri olup kadınlarda en ...

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a serious complication after major orthopedic procedures. The best options for prevention of the VTE are still debated. The most popular evidence-based guidelines for prevention and treatment ...