Turk J Med Sci
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical outcomes and identify the predictors of mortality in peritoneal dialysis patients. ⋯ This is the first study to define 9-year mortality predictors in PD patients in our centre. Although peritonitis is the most feared complication of PD, our study showed that peritonitis did not reduce patient survival.
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Adnexal torsion is a common gynaecological emergency, and considered to be a problem mostly in reproductive-age women. To evaluatethe effect of metformin and detorsion treatment on reducing ovarian reserve in an ovarian torsion model. ⋯ Metformin+detorsion treatment may be effective in protecting the ovarian reserve after ovarian torsion.
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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of trans-abdominal ultrasonography (USG), a noninvasive diagnostic tool, in predicting the presence of intraabdominal adhesions, especially near the trocar entry area, to provide safe surgical access to the abdomen. ⋯ Preoperative ultrasound examination of the abdominal wall may enhance the safety of abdominal entry during laparoscopic operations.