Ulusal travma ve acil cerrahi dergisi = Turkish journal of trauma & emergency surgery : TJTES
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Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg · Oct 2024
Evaluation of the effects of thymoquinone on red blood cell deformability, morphology, and endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) synthesis in rat lower extremity ischemia-reperfusion injury.
Erythrocyte deformability refers to the ability of erythrocytes to bend and twist as they pass through capillaries, which is crucial for tissue perfusion. This study aims to investigate the effects of Thymoquinone treatment on erythrocyte deformability in rats subjected to lower extremity ischemia-reperfusion injury. ⋯ Our study demonstrates that Thymoquinone treatment administered before ischemia exerts protective effects against erythrocyte deformation and morphological deterioration by increasing eNOS activity.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg · Sep 2024
The management of testicular torsion: A survey of Turkish pediatric surgeons and pediatric urologists.
This study aimed to evaluate the approaches of pediatric surgeons and pediatric urologists in Türkiye regarding the diagnosis and treatment of testicular torsion (TT) and their adherence to the European Association of Urology (EAU) pediatric urology guideline. ⋯ While most participants follow EAU pediatric urology guidelines by performing emergency surgery, the rate of manual detorsion is low. Few participants stated that emergency surgery may not be performed after manual detorsion. While all of the participants performed fixation of the torsion testicle in accordance with the guidelines, the same adherence was not observed in the contralateral testicle.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg · Sep 2024
Comprehensive examination of etiological factors and clinical manifestations of maxillofacial traumas in forensic cases: A five-year retrospective study.
Maxillofacial injuries, due to their diverse etiological causes, are often considered a component of multi-trauma and constitute a significant portion of trauma. This study aims to elucidate the incidence of maxillofacial traumas, particularly among military personnel, various clinical courses, and characteristics, thereby contributing to the literature. ⋯ It has been determined that maxillofacial injuries can affect multiple body regions, necessitating a multidisciplinary approach. This study underscores the importance of developing comprehensive strategies and policies for understanding and managing maxillofacial traumas, providing a fundamental reference for future studies in this field.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg · Sep 2024
Comparative StudyComparison of the protective effects of vanillic and rosmarinic acid on cardiac tissue: Lower limb ischemia-reperfusion model in rats.
Ischemia/reperfusion injury is one of the most challenging postoperative situations in vascular surgery, both in elective procedures with prolonged clamping time and in delayed emergency cases with vascular occlusion. The inflammatory response that develops during ischemia and the oxygen-free radicals that proliferate during reperfusion have detrimental effects on the brain, heart, and kidneys. In this study, we aimed to compare the effects of vanillic and rosmarinic acid in preventing ischemia/reperfusion injury in a lower limb ischemia-reperfusion model in rats. ⋯ Our study shows that vanillic and rosmarinic acids reduce myofibrillar edema in the heart after lower limb ischemia and increase TAC. However, vanillic acid increases the activity of lactonase, an enzyme known for its antioxidant effect, more than rosmarinic acid.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg · Sep 2024
Evaluation of the effects of ischemia-reperfusion injury in rat isogenic and allogeneic muscle and skin transplant models.
Ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI) is a phenomenon that affects transplant survival. The aim of our study was to examine the effects of IRI in isogenic and allogeneic muscle and skin transplantation models exposed to prolonged warm ischemia. ⋯ The presence of DSC in the AMT group and the lack of a significant difference in the number of functional muscle units in the IMT and AMT groups are noteworthy findings.