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Amaç: Bu çalışmanın amacı, Yozgat yöresinde kolonoskopi yapılan hastalarda kolonoskopi ve patoloji sonuçlarının retrospektif olarak analiz edilmesi ve kolonoskopi raporlarındaki kolorektal hastalıkları ve biyopsi sonuçlarını belirleyip sonuçların literatürdeki verilerle karşılaştırılmasının yapılmasıdır. Gereç ve Yöntemler: 01/01/2019-31/12/2019 tarihleri arasında polikliniğimize herhangi bir nedenle başvuran hastalardan alt gastrointestinal sistem endoskopisi yapılan 326 hasta çalışmaya alındı ve kolonoskopi raporları, patoloji raporları ve diğer verileri retrospektif olarak incelendi. Bulgular: Hastaların ortalama yaşı 53.78±15.04 (19–91) yıl olarak saptandı. %44.2 (n=144)’si kadın; %55.8 (n=182)’i erkek cinsiyet idi. Kolonoskopik tanılar değerlendirildiğinde normal alt gastrointestinal endoskopi olarak raporlanan hasta oranı %19.3 (n=63) olarak saptandı. En sık raporlanan tanının ise %32.8 (n=107)’lik oranla Hemoroid olduğu görüldü. İnternal hemoroid oranı %27.9 (n=91); eksternal hemoroid oranı %13.2 (n=43) idi. Kolonda malignite düşündüren kitlesel lezyon oranı ise %2.4 (n=8) idi. Kolonda polip %22.4 (n=73) olarak raporlandı. Patolojik tanılara baktığımızda kolon adenokarsinomu %1.5 (n=5) oranında saptandı. Bunun %0.9’u (n=3) rektum adenokarsinomdu. Total adenoma ise %22 (n=72)olarak saptandı. Bunlardan tübülovillöz adenom %3.7 (n=12) oranında saptanırken villöz adenom %0.3 (n=1) oranında saptandı. Sonuç: Bu çalışmada Yozgat yöresine ait kolonoskopi veriler sunulmuştur. Kolorektal kanserlerin erken tanısı hayat kurtarıcı öneme sahiptir. Kolorektal kanserlerin erken tanısında kolonoskopi altın standarttır. Kolorektal kanserler, kanser nedeniyle ölümlerin en sık ikinci nedenini oluşturduğu göz önünde bulundurulursa kolonoskopi endikasyonu olan tüm bireylere kolonoskopi önerilmeli ve yapılmalıdır.

Aims: The aim of this study is to analyze the endoscopy and pathology results of patients who underwent endoscopy in Yozgat region, to determine the frequency of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) positivity and to compare the results with the data in the literature. Material and Method: Among the patients who applied to our clinic for any reason between 01/01/2019 and 31/12/2019, 772 patients who underwent upper gastrointestinal system endoscopy were included in the study and analyzed retrospectively. Results: The mean age of the patients was 50±16.78 (16–89). 61.3% (n=473) of the patients were female; 38.7% (n=299) were male. When gastroscopic diagnoses were evaluated, the rate of patients reported as "normal upper gastrointestinal endoscopy" was found to be 5.2% (n= 40). The most frequently reported diagnosis was “nonerosive gastritis” with a rate of 59.2% (n=457). Biopsy was obtained in 646 of 772 patients. The most common diagnosis was reported as “chronic active gastritis” with 90.6% (n=585). 626 of the patients had H. pylori pathological evaluation results. While 18.7% (n=117) of the patients were found to be H. pylori negative, 81.3% (n=509) were found to be H. pylori positive. Stomach cancer was found to be 1.3% (n=9) and esophageal cancer was found to be 0.1% (n=1). Conclusion: In the Yozgat region, the frequency of H. pylori positivity was found to be 81.3%, and it is often mildly (+) positive. In addition, the frequency of H. pylori positivity was similar between men and women, consistent with the literature. The most common diagnosis was reported as "chronic active gastritis". While stomach cancer was detected at a rate of 1.3%, esophageal cancer was found at a rate of 0.1%.

Objectives There is no reliable and valid biomarker to identify Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and its subtypes. The aim of this study is to explore potential serum biomarkers that may be associated with IBS subtypes, particularly in the vitamin D pathway. Methods The study population comprised 75 IBS patients and 79 controls. Patients divided into IBS subtypes. Routine biochemical parameters, 25-OH-vitamin D, vitamin D binding protein (VDBP) and vitamin D receptor (VDR) serum levels were compared between IBS subtypes and controls. Factors related to IBS subtypes were examined by multivariate logistic regression analysis. Results Vitamin D levels were lower; VDBP and VDR were higher in all IBS patients than in controls (p Conclusions Increased VDBP levels were associated with all IBS subtypes. Patients, especially in IBS-D, had higher serum levels of VDBP, CRP and ESR. Vitamin B12 deficiency, which we consider as a result of the disease, was more common in IBS-C.

Bacground / Aims: The frequency of osteoporosis increases with age and is an important cause of mortality and morbidity due to hip fractures. The aim of our study is to determine the frequency of osteoporosis and vitamin D deficiency in female geriatric population and to investigate the relationship of vertebral and femur bone mineral densities (BMD) with vitamin D level in this population. Material and Method: The study included 457 women aged 65 years and older. Vertebra and femur bone mineral densities (BMD) and serum 25-hydroxy vitamin D3 (25 (OH) D3) levels were measured. Results: The mean age was found to be 72.4 ± 5.7 years. The mean L1-L4 and Femur neck BMD values in the participants were -2.74 ± 0.77, -2.31 ± 0.95 respectively, and the rate of osteoporosis was 72.2% (n = 330). There was no statistically significant difference between age groups in respect to frequency of osteaporosis (p = 0.58). Weak negative correlation was found between femur neck BMD value and age (r = -0.26, p

The enoxaparin is a low molecular weight heparin with antithrombotic effect . Increasing use of enoxaparin in the therapy and prophylaxis of thromboembolic disorders causes an increase in the incidence of these potential anticoagulant-related complications . Retroperitoneal bleeding is one of those complications. This is a rare case report of spontaneous retroperitoneal hematoma as a result of ischemic stroke due to the use of enoxaparin. [J Contemp Med 2016; 6(4.000): 348-351]

Background/aim: The possibility of adverse effects of the oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) carried out for the screening of gestational diabetes among pregnant women and fetuses is a frequently discussed topic. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of the hyperglycemia peak during OGTT on the levels of oxidants and antioxidants in the body. Materials and methods: Eighty individuals who applied to the Outpatient Clinic with suspected diabetes and OGTT indication were included in the study. Glucose, total oxidant capacity status (TOS), total antioxidant capacity (TAS), superoxide dismutase (SOD), and lipid hydroperoxide (LOOH) levels were tested on blood samples collected from these individuals at 0, 60, and 120 min during the OGTT carried out with 75 g of glucose. Oxidative stress index (OSI) was calculated as the ratio of TOS to TAS. Results: While the oxidative parameters TOS and LOOH were significantly increased at 60. min of OGTT, only LOOH was significantly increased at 120. min of OGTT. Significant decreases in antioxidative parameters (TAS, SOD) were observed at 60. and 120. min of the OGTT and OSI was significantly increased at 60. and 120. min of the OGTT. Conclusion: Oxidative stress parameters were increased and antioxidative parameters were decreased during the OGTT. However, more extended studies are required to determine the effects of the increased oxidative stress on pregnant women and fetuses.

Background: Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the oral cavity. Although many factors have been suggested as possible causes of RAS, its precise etiology is controversial. Vitamin B12 (vit B12) and iron deficiencies may cause RAS. Aims: We investigated the level of serum hemoglobin (Hb) and vit B12 in patients with RAS and to compare them with healthy controls. Materials and Methods: This was a prospective, cross-sectional study. Patients who had had at least one episode of oral ulcerations per month since childhood were diagnosed as having RAS. Blood samples were drawn from the RAS group and control group for measuring blood Hb and vit B12 concentrations. Results: Exactly 195 patients (62 men and 133 women) with RAS and 217 healthy controls (62 men and 155 women) were enrolled in the study. The RAS group had significantly lower mean Hb levels than the control group (P < 0.001). No significant difference in the mean vit B12 level was demonstrated between the study group and controls. Around 58 (29.7%) patients were diagnosed as Hb deficient in the RAS group and 21 (9.7%) patients in controls. Vit B12 deficiency was diagnosed in 63 (32.3%) individuals in the RAS group and 32 (14.7%) individuals among controls. Conclusions: In our study, vit B12 and Hb deficiency were found higher in patients with RAS compared to the control group. Therefore, we suggested the investigation of the level of vit B12 and Hb in patients with RAS.

Although there have been few studies concerning BPPV and thyroid autoimmunity and a positive relation was found between them, this study didn't find any relation between BPPV and thyroid autoimmunity. IT is thought that further large-scale studies must be done to clarify the relation.Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) consists of ∼ 20% of vestibular disorders. Self-limited rotatory nystagmus with positional vertigo are the main findings of BPPV. Although canalolithiasis theory was confirmed by demonstrating freely floating debris in the endolymph of the posterior semicircular channel in following studies, currently, the etiology hasn't been explained totally. This study investigated the relation of BPPV and thyroid autoimmunity evaluated via measurement of serum thyroid autoantibodies.Fifty patients (37 female, 13 male) with BPPV (BPPV group), 52 patients (40 female, 12 male) with non-BPPV vertigo (non-BPPV group) and 60 otherwise normal control (38 female, 22 male) samples were enrolled in the study. All samples of BPPV, non-BPPV groups and controls had undergone a cochleovestibular test following thorough ENT examination. After blood samples were drawn from each subject, thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), anti-thyroid peroxidase antibody (TPO-Ab) and anti-thyroglobulin antibody (TG-Ab) levels were measured accordingly.In the study, eight patients of the BPPV group (16%) had a high thyroid antibody level. In the non-BPPV group, six patients (11.5%) had elevated thyroid antibodies. In the control group, 15 patients (25%) had elevated thyroid antibodies. TSH values of all subjects were detected to be within normal range. No statistical difference was found between the groups with respect to TG-Ab and TPO-Ab values (p-values = 0.729 and 0.812, respectively).

The thyroid gland is an endocrine gland with high vascularise. It is formed of right and left two side lobes and of isthmus lobe joining the two lobes and this resemble the letter H. Morphological variation and developmental abnormalities of the thyroid gland has been reported in the literature in a wide range. In our report, total thyroidectomy was performed to a 30 year old woman. During the operation it was seen that the right and left thyroid lobe was independent from each other and isthmus lobe was absent. We will present a case of thyroid isthmus agenesis and discuss the clinical importance and the incidence of this case.

Aim: Bone disorders such as osteopenia or osteoporosis are the most common clinical manifestations seen in sickle cell disease (SCD) with a high of morbidity. There are many reasons, including vitamin D deficiency for the appearance of bone problems. In the present study we aimed to evaluate osteopathy in patients with SCD using bone mineral densitometry (BMD) and biochemical indices. Material and Method: 61 patients (29 female, 32 male) were included in the study. The age, gender, and biochemical parameters with BMD were evaluated using dual energy X-ray absorptiometry from lumbar vertebrae. According to Z scores, [-2] was considered as osteoporosis. Multivariate analysis was performed to determine the factors influencing BMD. Results: There were a total of 61 SCD patients. The average age was 21.06±5.06 (15-27) years and the mean BMI was 19.15±2.98 kg/m2. 23 patients were osteopenic (11 female, 12 male) (37.7%) and 26 were osteoporotic (12 female, 13 male) (44.3%). Twelve patients (6 female and 6 male) (18%) had normal Z scores. Vitamin D was found severely deficient (

WOS: 000223692500016, PubMed ID: 15337007, Background. Replacement of the ascending aorta with a prosthetic graft is the preferred surgical procedure for an ascending aortic aneurysm. The choice of external wrapping of the aorta is a simple, fast, and effective method for moderately sized ascending aortic aneurysms with concomitant operations. In this study, we present the midterm results of 62 patients undergoing reduction aortoplasty with external wrapping and different cardiac procedures. Methods. The study group consisted of 48 male and 14 female patients with a mean age of 59.3 +/- 6.0 years. Measurement of the ascending aorta diameters was obtained at three points: before surgery, during the early postoperative period, and during the follow-up. The mean preoperative aortic diameter was 52.7 +/- 0.5 mm. In all patients, the ascending aortic aneurysm was repaired by reduction aortoplasty with external wrapping. Results. Mean follow-up time was 39.6 +/- 18.0 months. There was only one mortality (1.6%) as a result of septic multiple-organ failure and no major surgical complications in the 30-day postoperative period. Reduction aortoplasty of the ascending aorta with external wrapping resulted in a significant reduction of the ascending aorta in all patients (p = 0.000). There was an increase in the mean aortic diameter during the follow-up period (p = 0.000). Although this increase was statistically significant, all measurements of the follow-up period were still within normal range. Conclusions. External wrapping of the aorta offers excellent results with very low mortality and morbidity, and it can be regarded as a safe and effective method for the treatment of ascending aortic aneurysm in selected patients. However, the patients should be carefully monitored for redilatation after the procedure. (C) 2004 by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons.

WOS: 000221459600010, PubMed ID: 15174224, We induced ischaemia in the left anterior descending artery of 16 dogs while the heart was beating, followed by cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), aortic cross clamping and blood cardioplegia. Half of the dogs received integrated blood cardioplegia and sudden uncontrolled reperfusion (group A) while the others received the same cardioplegia followed by pressure-controlled tepid initial reperfusion (group B). The effects on myocardial cell metabolism, oxidative stress and ultrastructure were recorded. The recovery period was significantly longer and cardiac output levels after CPB significantly lower in group A compared with group B. Group A showed a failure to uptake and utilize oxygen during the recovery period and significant lipid peroxidation. Marked tissue oedema was seen in group A but mitochondrial and organelle integrity was almost normal in both groups. We conclude that integrated cardioplegia could partially resuscitate the myocardium in this model, and pressure controlled reperfusion during the first 2 min is needed as an adjunct procedure.

Anemia is a common problem among older people. Deficiency of essential erythropoiesis elements (iron, vitamin B12, and folic acid) is one of the major causes of anemia in older people. Studies evaluated prevalence of anemia in our country generally consisted of older people admitted to hospital. Studies conducted on community dwelling older people were much more less. The aim of this study is to evaluate prevalence of anemia and nutritional deficiencies in community dwelling elderly in our country. Totally 827 elderly individuals living in community participated in this study.Anemia was defined according to the World Health Organization (Hb13 g/dl for men and Hb12 g/dl for women). Iron, vitamin B12, and folic acid deficiencies were evaluated. Iron deficiency anemia was diagnosed when anemia with iron level60 μg/dl and ferritin level12 ng/ml. Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia was diagnosed when anemia with vitamin B12 level200 pg/ml. Folic acid deficiency anemia was diagnosed when anemia with folic acid level2.6 ng/ml.Prevalence of anemia was found 7.3%. Prevalence of iron deficiency, vitamin B12, and folic acid deficiency were found 7.1%, 64.2% and 10.9%, and 10.9%, respectively. Prevalence of iron deficiency anemia was found 2.8%. Prevalence of vitamin B12 deficiency anemia was found 4.4% and folic acid deficiency anemia was found 1%.Prevalence of anemia was seen 7.3% in our study, but more studies are needed on anemia in community dwelling elderly in our country. Deficiency of iron, vitamin B12, and folic acid is also high in Turkey.

Coronary artery bypass grafting operations in patients with an atherosclerotic ascending aorta are still associated with an increased risk of cerebral embolism and mortality despite previously described techniques. Here we present an alternative technique for the construction of a proximal anastomosis avoiding aortic clamping and deep hypothermic circulatory arrest.

Coronary artery disease may coexist with aortoiliac occlusive disease, and concomitant revascularization procedures may be required. The ascending aorta may be used as the source of inflow to both the femoral and coronary arteries in patients who present with coronary artery disease and critical leg ischemia. We present here 2 patients in whom coronary artery bypass grafting and ascending aorta-to-bifemoral bypass operations were performed simultaneously.

The aim of this study is to evaluate our early and mid- term results and the qualities of life of the patients aged eighty years or older who underwent heart surgery.Eighty- eight patients aged 80 years and older who underwent open-heart surgery at Göztepe Şafak Hospital between May 2004 and December 2010 have been included to the study. This study was designed as two-stage: in the first stage, determinants of survival were analyzed retrospectively. In the second stage, the quality of life of survived patients was evaluated by using Short- Form 36 (SF-36), Turkish version in the cross-sectional study. The statistical analysis was performed using Fischer's exact, Pearson Chi-square test, Student t-test, Mann-Whitney U test and logistic regression analysis.In the logistic regression analysis; the left ventricular ejection fraction as50% (OR: 11.02, 95% CI: 2.6-46.6, p0.05), application of redo surgery (OR: 8.3, 95% CI: 1.04-66.6, p0.05), coronary bypass and mitral surgery procedures in the same session (OR: 9.2, 95% CI: 1.6-53.7, p0.05), left main coronary lesion as50% (OR: 4.3, 95% CI: 1.1-17.7, p0.05), preoperative creatinine as1.8 mg/dl (OR: 14.1, 95% CI: 2.6-76.1, p0.01), New York Heart Association class III-IV (OR: 4.9, 95% CI: 1.2-20.1, p0.05), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (OR: 10.3, 95% CI: 2.5-41.7, p0.01) were found to be risk factors of hospital mortality. Physical functions, social functions and all sub-scales other than the role limitation depending on the emotional situation were evaluated as general population mean or above.We think that with a successful heart surgery in patients aged 80 years and older under appropriate conditions, their life qualities and mean life expectations can return to normal and they can lead a symptomless life.

OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to compare the requirement for temporary and permanent pacemaker insertion and the incidence of the problems regarding the rhythm following heart transplantation with the bicaval or biatrial technique in the early postoperative period. METHODS Sixty-one patients underwent orthotopic heart transplantation between the dates of September 1989 and December 2008 in our clinics were included to the study. The study was designed as retrospective analysis, and all data were collected from hospital records. The transplantation was performed by using standard biatrial method in 28 of the patients, by using bicaval anastomosis method in 33 of the patients. Statistical analyses were performed using Chi-square, Fischer's exact and Mann-Whitney U tests. Predictors of temporary and permanent pacemaker insertion were analyzed using logistic regression analysis. RESULTS In the biatrial group, the temporary pacemaker requirement (p

Coronary endarterectomy is a controversial procedure that plays a particular role in the treatment of coronary artery disease. We retrospectively investigated the results for 548 patients who underwent coronary endarterectomy as an adjunctive therapy for coronary artery bypass graft surgery during the period between 1996 and 2004. We assessed short-term outcomes and identified risk factors for adverse outcomes. Mean patient age was 67.9 + 9.3 years and mean angina class was 2.7 + 0.3. The mean number of distal anastomoses was 3.8 + 1.1 patients (73.4%) had single and 151 (27.6%) multiple coronary artery endarterectomies. Of the 151 patients who underwent multiple endarterectomies, 97 (17.7%) had endarterectomies in 2 coronary arteries, 40 (7.2%) in 3 coronary arteries, 11 (2%) in 4 coronary arteries, 2 (0.36%) in 5 coronary arteries, and 1 (0.18%) in 6 coronary arteries. Postoperative mortality was 6.2% (34 patients). The predictors for early mortality were recent myocardial infarction and left ventricular dysfunction. Our results suggest that adjunctive coronary endarterectomy can be accomplished with acceptable results but with higher mortality rates than ordinary coronary artery bypass grafting. Adjunctive coronary endarterectomy should be considered as a last option for the surgical treatment of diffuse coronary disease.

Background Recent refinements in percutaneous techniques have resulted in an increase in the numbers of patients with diffuse coronary artery disease who are referred to cardiac surgeons. Long-segmental reconstruction of the diffusely diseased left anterior descending (LAD) coronary artery with the left internal thoracic artery (LITA) has been shown to be beneficial for patients with diffuse coronary artery disease. In this retrospective study, we analyzed the long-term outcomes obtained with this technique. Methods Between April 1997 and February 2006, 3736 coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) operations were performed by our team. Of these cases, 524 patients (14%) with the diffusely diseased LAD underwent a long-segmental reconstruction procedure with a LITA graft. Results The cohort consisted of 372 men (71%) and 152 women (29%), and the mean age was 56.5 ± 8.2 years. The mean length of the arteriotomy incision was 4.5 ± 1.2 cm (range, 2 to 10 cm). Postoperative mortality was 1.9%, and the myocardial infarction rate was 6.9%. At 3, 5, and 7 years, overall survival was 93.8% ± 0.5%, 89.6% ± 1.5%, and 85.5% ± 2.6%, and actuarial freedom from angina recurrence was 94.5% ± 1%, 88.5% ± 2%, and 82.9% ± 3%, respectively. Among survivors, interim angiographic evaluation was performed in 128 patients at a mean follow-up of 52.4 ± 13.5 months, and the patency rate of the LITA–LAD anastomosis was 91.4%. Conclusions Patients with diffuse LAD disease present a major challenge for cardiovascular surgeons. The long-term results of long-segmental LAD reconstruction are very encouraging, and this approach may be used safely in this subgroup of patients.

In Ebstein's anomaly, the aim of surgical intervention is the restoration of tricuspid valve competence. In some circumstances, however, paucity of the leaflet tissue precludes successful repair and negatively influences the long-term durability of the valvuloplasty procedure. We report a modified technique that provides satisfactory results for right atrioventricular valve function.

Acute rheumatic fever can follow throat infections with group A streptococci. Certain serotypes of group A streptococci such as M1, M3, M5, M6, M14, M18, M19, M24 are associated with this disorder. Immunity to streptococci and to rheumatic fever depends on antibodies to the M proteins. Due to current scarcity of M-typing sera, many laboratories use T typing and opacity factor production for serotype identification of group A streptococci. In order to, investigate the most common serotypes of group A streptococci in our country in recent years we studied T-agglutination typing and opacity factor of 120 group A streptococci strains isolated from throat cultures of 930 children.Diffuse, stable suspensions of group A streptococci were tested with polyvalent antisera (T,U,W,X,Y) by slide agglutination. Microplate method was used for opacity factor detection.T-protein -agglutination patterns U (2,4,6,28) were the most common among typeable strains. The rate of T-protein -agglutination patterns T (1,3,13, B3264) and X (8,14,25,Imp.19) were 20 % and 18 % respectively. Opacity factor production rate of isolated group A streptococci strains was 65%.To profit global assessment of rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease, more epidemiological and serotyping research is required in our country.

WOS: 000234085000002, PubMed ID: 16385917, Objective - The optimal treatment of patients with co-existing occlusive coronary and carotid arterial disease is controversial. This study reports our experience with simultaneous carotid endarterectomy and coronary bypass in conjunction with cardiopulmonary bypass with mild hypothermia. Methods and results - From March 2001 to June 2004, 72 patients underwent simultaneous coronary bypass and carotid endarterectomy. Their mean age was 68.9 years and there were 56 men and 16 women. The indication for carotid endarterectomy was a lumen diameter reduction of more than 75% and/or the presence of ulcerated/unstable plaque. Carotid endarterectomy was done during cardiopulmonary bypass under mild hypothermia, haemodilution, systemic heparinization and controlled haemodynamics under pulsatile perfusion for additional cerebral protection. The mean cardiopulmonary bypass time was 64.7 minutes and aortic cross-clamp time 32.4 minutes, and the mean number of grafts per patient was 2.7. Four patients had perioperative neurological complications (5.5%) and two had permanent deficits (2.7%). The procedure-related mortality was 3 (4.1%). Conclusions - We suggest that combining coronary revascularization and carotid endarterectomy and performing both under cardiopulmonary bypass is safe, offering acceptable morbidity and mortality rates.

12th World Congress of the International-Society-of-Cardiothoracic-Surgery -- MAR 03-06, 2002 -- LUZERN, SWITZERLAND, WOS: 000185423300026, PubMed ID: 12957767, Objective: The role of coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) in patients with severe left ventricular dysfunction was evaluated. Methods: Two hundred and twelve patients (152 men, 60 women; age 35 to 82, mean 55) with ejection fraction (EF) of less than 30% underwent CABG between January 1996 and February 2001 by a single surgeon (SA). They compromised of 12% of 1759 patients operated on in this period. EF ranged from 17% to 30% (mean 25%). Preoperatively 68% had congestive heart failure and 72% had severe angina (CCS 3 or 4). A left main lesion was found in 26% of the cases. The mean number of grafts was 3.18 per patient. The left internal mammary artery (LIMA) was used on 107 patients (50.4%). Preoperative intraaortic balloon pump (IABP) was used on 32 patients (15%). Endarterectomy was performed on 53 patients (25%). The patients were followed for up to 58 months (mean 28.7). Results: Twelve patients died in hospital (5.6%). Survival was 94%, 87%, 80% and 73% at 1, 2, 3 and 4 years respectively. Among the preoperative variables survival was negatively affected by chronic renal failure, older age, congestive heart failure, elevated pulmonary artery pressure and recent myocardial infarction, by means of multivariate analysis. Preoperative IABP support improved the operative mortality significantly (P=0.002). Use of LIMA did not have any influence on survival. Conclusion: CABG on patients with poor left ventricular function: (1) Can be performed with an acceptable mortality. (2) Mid term results are encouraging. (3) Preoperative IABP support improves the chance of survival. (C) 2003 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved., Internat Soc Cardiothoracic Surg

WOS: 000181673700011, PubMed ID: 12848702, We report a case of a huge left ventricular pseudoaneurysm following myocardial infarction. Early after myocardial infarction, the pseudoaneurysm was missed during the cardiac examination. The patient underwent coronary bypass surgery with endoaneurysmorraphy of the pseudoaneurysm, and made a satisfactory recovery.

Systolic anterior motion of the anterior mitral leaflet plays an important role in the dynamic outflow tract obstruction encountered in patients with hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy. Here we present a 58-year-old male patient who was successfully treated with a myectomy procedure applied along with the edge-to-edge Alfieri stitch technique. The use of the Alfieri technique provides satisfactory short-term results and can be considered as an alternative adjunct to abolish systolic anterior motion.

Although atherosclerotic coronary artery aneurysm (CAA) is a rare finding in coronary angiographic examination, they should be treated carefully because of their potential complications. Aneurysmal thrombus formation and distal embolization result in myocardial ischemia or infarction [1]. It is known that Jostent coronary stent graft could be used for CAA therapy; however, there is limited experience about the treatment of thrombus containing CAA by stent graft implantation in the medical literature [1–3]. Therefore, here we report a patient who has atherosclerotic CAA containing thrombus treated successfully with Jostent coronary graft stent.

Background/aim: The possibility of adverse effects of the oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) carried out for the screening of gestational diabetes among pregnant women and fetuses is a frequently discussed topic. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of the hyperglycemia peak during OGTT on the levels of oxidants and antioxidants in the body.Materials and methods: Eighty individuals who applied to the Outpatient Clinic with suspected diabetes and OGTT indication were included in the study. Glucose, total oxidant capacity status (TOS), total antioxidant capacity (TAS), superoxide dismutase (SOD), and lipid hydroperoxide (LOOH) levels were tested on blood samples collected from these individuals at 0, 60, and 120 min during the OGTT carried out with 75 g of glucose. Oxidative stress index (OSI) was calculated as the ratio of TOS to TAS.Results: While the oxidative parameters TOS and LOOH were significantly increased at 60. min of OGTT, only LOOH was significantly increased at 120. min of OGTT. Significant decreases in antioxidative parameters (TAS, SOD) were observed at 60. and 120. min of the OGTT and OSI was significantly increased at 60. and 120. min of the OGTT.Conclusion: Oxidative stress parameters were increased and antioxidative parameters were decreased during the OGTT. However, more extended studies are required to determine the effects of the increased oxidative stress on pregnant women and fetuses.

WOS: 000223999000012, In this report, we present a case of the development of a false aneurysm of the ascending aorta with an aortocutaneous fistula in a 57-year-old patient 10 months following aortic valve replacement and concomitant coronary bypass surgery.