Turk J Med Sci
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Which nostril should be used for nasotracheal intubation with Airtraq NT®: the right or left? A randomized clinical trial
Nasotracheal Airtraq is specifically designed to improve the glottis view and ease the nasotracheal intubation process in normal and difficult cases. ⋯ Nasotracheal intubation via the right nostril can be safely and quickly performed with the Airtraq NT without the need of Magill forceps. We recommend the use of the 90° counterclockwise rotation, external laryngeal pressure, and head flexion maneuvers to direct the tube into the vocal cords first. On the other hand, cuff inflation maneuver must also be kept in mind.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
A comparison of the effects of mirror therapy and phantom exercises on phantom limb pain
Although mirror therapy (MT) and phantom exercises (PE) have been shown to reduce pain, the efficacy of these methods in terms of pain, quality of life (QoL), and psychological status (PS) has not been investigated and compared to date. The aim of this study was to determine whether there is any difference between MT and PE in the treatment of phantom limb pain (PLP). ⋯ While pain intensity decreased and QoL and PS improved in both the MT and PE groups, these improvements were greater in the MT group.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Comparison of early and long term outcomes of open Lichtenstein repair and totally extraperitoneal herniorrhaphy for primary inguinal hernias
Inguinal hernia repair is one of the most common surgical procedures worldwide. There is still controversy over which method has the best postoperative results. The aim of this study was to compare early and late postoperative results of laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal herniorrhaphy (TEP) and open Lichtenstein herniorrhaphy (OLR). ⋯ In experienced hands, TEP procedure has better early and late postoperative results than OLR, whereas recurrence rates are similar.