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Saraçoğlu KT, Şimşek T, Gürbüz H, Geyik FD, Kale E, Baydili KN, Kordi RGM, Kale A, Saraçoğlu A. Comparison of the Effects of Sevoflurane and Desflurane on Endothelial Glycocalyx in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Hysterectomy: A Randomized, Double-Blind Trial. Turk J Anaesthesiol Reanim 2024; 52:76-82. [PMID: 38700118 DOI: 10.4274/tjar.2024.231323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/05/2024] Open
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Objective Various enzymes, reactive oxygen species, inflammatory conditions, and major surgeries cause endothelial glycocalyx breakdown. Inhalation of anaesthetic agents may have protective effects on the endothelium. This study compared syndecan-1 and heparan sulfate levels to evaluate the effects of sevoflurane and desflurane on the endothelial glycocalyx. Methods This prospective randomized, double-blind study included 46 patients undergoing laparoscopic hysterectomy. The participants were allocated into sevoflurane and desflurane groups. Subsequently, blood samples were drawn at three time points: before anaesthesia induction for a baseline value (T0), after pneumoperitoneum (T1), and after extubation (T2). Heparan sulfate and syndecan-1 levels were measured. Results There was no statistical difference between the sevoflurane and desflurane groups in terms of heparan sulfate and syndecan-1 levels at any time point. A significant difference was found only in the desflurane group in the intragroup comparisons of the measurements of heparan sulfate levels (χ2=29.826, P < 0.001). Matched pairs of the time points in the desflurane group showed that P=0.036 (Z=-2.099) for T1-T0, P < 0.001 (Z=-3.924) for T2-T0, and P < 0.001 (Z=-4.197) for T2-T1. The change in percentage between T2 and T1 of heparan sulfate in the desflurane group was found to be statistically significant (P=0.034). Conclusion The damage caused by surgical stress on the endothelial glycocalyx can be reduced by both desflurane and sevoflurane. The protective effect of desflurane is more prominent than that of sevoflurane.
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- Kemal Tolga Saraçoğlu
- Qatar University, Hazm Mebaireek General Hospital HMC, Department of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care Unit and Perioperative Medicine, Doha, Qatar
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- University of Health Sciences Turkey, Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal City Hospital, Clinic of Anaesthesiology and Reanimation, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Bursa School of Medicine, Bursa City Hospital, Clinic of Anaesthesiology and Reanimation, Bursa, Turkey
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- University of Health Sciences Turkey, Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal City Hospital, Clinic of Anaesthesiology and Reanimation, İstanbul, Turkey
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- University of Health Sciences Turkey, Hamidiye Faculty of Medicine, Department of Biochemistry, İstanbul, Turkey
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- University of Health Sciences, Management and Organization Program, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Anaesthesiology and Reanimation, İstanbul, Turkey
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- University of Health Sciences Turkey, Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal City Hospital, Clinic of Obstetrics and Gynecology, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Qatar University, Aisha Bint Hamad Al Attiyah Hospital HMC, Department of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care Unit and Perioperative Medicine, Doha, Qatar
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Sapmaz T, Kale E, Pence ME, Sevgin K, Tekayev M, Topkaraoglu S, Basol G, Yilmaz MB, Sapmaz E, Irkorucu O. Treatment strategies with vitamin E and C in autologous intraperitoneal ovarian transplantation and its impact on ovarian surface epithelium and follicle reserve. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 2023; 677:81-87. [PMID: 37556954 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2023.08.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2023] [Revised: 07/23/2023] [Accepted: 08/01/2023] [Indexed: 08/11/2023]
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The objective of this study was to assess the impact of Vitamin E (Vit E) and Vitamin C (Vit C) on markers of the oxidant-antioxidant system, ovarian follicle reserves, and the surface epithelium in autologous intraperitoneal ovarian transplantation conducted in rats. The study aimed to investigate how these antioxidants influence various aspects related to transplantation outcomes, including oxidative stress markers, the preservation of follicle reserves, and the condition of the surface epithelium. A total of 20 adult female Wistar Albino rats were included in the study and randomly assigned to four different groups. Group 1, consisting of 5 rats, served as the control group and underwent a surgical procedure where their abdomens were opened and closed without any further intervention. Group 2, also consisting of 5 rats, underwent ovarian transplantation. In Group 3, comprising 5 rats, an intraperitoneal (IP) administration of 20 mg/kg body weight (b.w.) of Vitamin E (Vit E) was given 15 min prior to ovarian transplantation. Lastly, in Group 4, which included 5 rats, an IP administration of 50 mg/kg body weight (b.w.) of Vitamin C (Vit C) was given 15 min before ovarian transplantation. Vaginal cytology was performed in order to monitor the estrus phase in the rats. Biochemically, tissue and serum malondialdehyde (MDA) levels and erythrocyte superoxide dismutase (SOD) levels were measured. Histopathologically, the number of dysplastic changes in the ovarian surface epithelium and primordial, primary, secondary, Graaffian, and atretic follicles were examined. Dysplastic changes in the surface epithelium of Group 2 were found to be significantly higher than in Group 1 and 4 (p < 0.02). In Group 2, the ovarian follicle reserves (primordial, primary, secondary, and Graaffian follicles) were significantly lower than in other groups (p < 0.02). In addition, a significant decrease in SOD levels was found in Group 2 compared to other groups (p < 0.02). The study showed that Vit E and Vit C in autologous intraperitoneal ovarian transplantation preserved the ovarian follicle reserve. Vit C was found to be more effective than Vit E.
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- Tansel Sapmaz
- University of Health Sciences, Hamidiye Faculty of Medicine, Department of Histology and Embryology, Istanbul, Turkey.
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- University of Health Sciences, Hamidiye Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Biochemistry, Istanbul, Turkey
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- University of Health Sciences, Istanbul Umraniye Training and Research Hospital, Department of Emergency Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- University of Health Sciences, Hamidiye Faculty of Medicine, Department of Histology and Embryology, Istanbul, Turkey
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- University of Health Sciences, Hamidiye Faculty of Medicine, Department of Histology and Embryology, Istanbul, Turkey
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- University of Health Sciences, Hamidiye Faculty of Medicine, Department of Histology and Embryology, Istanbul, Turkey
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- University of Health Sciences, Lutfi Kirdar City Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Istanbul, Turkey
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- University of Health Sciences, Zeynep Kamil Woman's and Children Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- University of Health Sciences, Adana City Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Adana, Turkey
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- University of Sharjah, College of Medicine, Department of Clinical Sciences, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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Kale E, Kale A, Bozali K, Gulgec AS, Ozdemir M, Yalcin B, Guler EM. TQ-Ox, a novel synthetic derivative of thymoquinone on ovarian cancer cells in vitro. Nat Prod Res 2023; 37:3015-3024. [PMID: 36412544 DOI: 10.1080/14786419.2022.2144298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2022] [Revised: 10/19/2022] [Accepted: 10/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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There are many studies in the literature on thymoquinone (TQ)-related cancer cells and models, and there is no relevant study investigating the efficacy of the oxime derivative of TQ (TQ-Ox). This study synthesized TQ-Ox and examined its cytotoxic, genotoxic and apoptotic properties in ovarian cancer cells. The structure TQ-Ox was confirmed with NMR. The cytotoxicity by luminometric ATP, intracellular reactive oxygen species (iROS) by fluorometric, intracellular calcium (iCa2+) by fluorometric, mitochondrial membrane potential (MMP) by flow cytometry, glutathione (GSH) levels with GSH/GSSG-Glo assay, DNA damage by comet assay, and apoptosis by acridine orange/ethidium bromide dye were determined. Concentrations of TQ-Ox were statistically increased cytotoxicity, DNA damage, apoptosis, iROS, and iCa2+ in a concentration-dependent manner (p < 0.001). Besides, MMP and GSH levels also decreased statistically significantly (p < 0.001) with increasing concentrations. TQ-Ox would be an effective treatment option by increasing cytotoxicity, genotoxicity, and apoptosis in ovarian carcinoma.
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- Ebru Kale
- Department of Medical Biochemistry, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Hamidiye School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Kartal Dr. Lutfi Kirdar Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Hamidiye School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- The International Institute of Molecular Mechanisms and Machines, Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Chemistry, Marmara University, Kadikoy, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Chemistry, Marmara University, Kadikoy, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Hamidiye School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
- Department of Medical Biochemistry, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Hamidiye Faculty of Medicine, Haydarpasa Numune Health Application and Research Center, Istanbul, Turkey
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Kale A, Mat E, Başol G, Gündoğdu EC, Aboalhasan Y, Yildiz G, Kuru B, Kale E, Usta T, Altıntaş M, Demirhan R. A New and Alternative Route: Transvaginal Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Scarless Surgery (vaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery) For Class 2 and Class 3 Obese Patients Suffering From Benign and Malignant Gynecologic Pathologies. Surg Innov 2022; 29:730-741. [PMID: 35287503 DOI: 10.1177/15533506221074628] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Background. This study was conducted to investigate the effectiveness of vaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (vNOTES) gynecologic scarless surgery in benign and malignant class 2 and class 3 obese patients. Materials and methods. The class 2 and class 3 obese women undergoing vNOTES scarless surgery for benign and malign indications at a tertiary referral medical center between January 2019 and April 2021 were retrospectively analyzed and surgical outcomes were measured. Results. In this study, 81 class 2 and class 3 obese patients underwent gynecological procedures using vNOTES scarless surgery. Of the 81 operations, 55 of the class 2 obese patients with benign pathologies, and 26 of the class 3 obese patients had malign pathologies. No conversion to conventional laparoscopy or even laparotomy was needed in any of the procedures. All of the surgeries were performed by the same surgeon (Prof. Dr Ahmet Kale). vNOTES scarless surgery was performed on 26 class 3 obese patients with malign pathologies. Of the 26 class 3 obese patients, 22 of the class 3 obese patients with early-stage endometrial carcinoma had very high mean body mass index 41.5 kg/m2 (range 20.6-56) and 4 of the class 3 obese patients had ascites with unknown cause and diagnosed with peritoneal carcinomatosis. The mean postoperative pain VAS scores of class 2 obese patients undergoing vNOTES scarless surgery with benign pathology at 6, 12, and 24 h were 3.19, 1.11, and .66, respectively, and the mean postoperative pain VAS scores of class 3 obese patients underwent vNOTES scarless surgery with malign pathology at 6, 12, and 24 h were 3.30, 1.76, and 1.03, respectively. Conclusion. vNOTES scarless surgery is an alternative surgical method for diagnosis and treatment not only in benign obese cases, but also in severely obese patients with early stage endometrial cancer and patients had with ascites with unknown cause. In the near future, vNOTES scarless surgery will become more preferable by experienced surgeons in benign and malignant obese cases as it has increased satisfaction with esthetic results such as less pain, and improved postoperative quality of life in the short and long term.
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- Ahmet Kale
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Health Science, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Health Science, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Health Science, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Health Science, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Health Science, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Health Science, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Health Science, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, University of Health Science, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 162328Acibadem University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of General Surgery, University of Health Science, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, University of Health Science, Istanbul, Turkey
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Uzun ND, Sarııbrahım Astepe B, Uzun F, Kale E. Predictive value of maternal serum podocalyxin in the diagnosis of preeclampsia: a prospective case-control study. Ginekol Pol 2021; 93:VM/OJS/J/66552. [PMID: 34105743 DOI: 10.5603/gp.a2021.0108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2019] [Revised: 05/25/2020] [Accepted: 06/02/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE s: There is a need for markers to facilitate the diagnosis of preeclampsia, one of the most chief causes of maternal and infant mortality. Preeclampsia causes damage to the glomeruli and vascular endothelium in pregnant women. Podocalyxin is a sialoglycoprotein found in both glomeruli and vascular endothelium. In this study, we investigated the levels of podocalyxin in preeclampsia, and studied its potential to predict preeclampsia. MATERIAL AND METHODS Women admitted to the Health Sciences University Derince Training and Research Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology between February-November 2018 due to high direct blood and diagnosed with preeclampsia according to the 2013 American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists criteria were included in the study. The control group consisted of healthy volunteers having similar demographic features (gestational week, gravida, parity, and age) with the preeclampsia group. The main outcome variable was serum podocalyxin levels. RESULTS The mean (± SD) podocalyxin levels of the study and control groups were 124.15 ± 39.63 ng/mL and 71.47 ± 16.86 ng/mL, respectively (t = 7.845, p < 0.001). Using a cut-off of 91.7123, podocalyxin could predict preeclampsia with 90% sensitivity and 98% specificity. Furthermore, podocalyxin levels were significantly higher than the normotensive participants in both early (143.81 ± 51.96 ng/mL vs. 75.35 ± 19.36 ng/mL) and late-onset (110.22 ± 19.11 ng/mL vs 68.26 ± 14.13 ng/mL) preeclampsia (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Serum podocalyxin levels increase in preeclampsia. We conclude that podocalyxin is a candidate for predicting preeclampsia.
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- Navdar Dogus Uzun
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Health Sciences University Derince Training And Research Hospital, Kocaeli, Turkey.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Health Sciences University Derince Training And Research Hospital, Kocaeli, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Health Sciences University Derince Training And Research Hospital, Kocaeli, Turkey
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- Department of Biochemistry, Doctor Lufti Kirdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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Biogenic amines, which are responsible for the realization of many physiological conditions of our body, are compounds that can be produced by microorganisms especially in fermented foods with high protein content. They can have harmful effects on human health only when taken in high amounts with food. However, in individuals with impaired anti-toxic metabolism, which is responsible for detoxification, even lower amounts may cause toxic effects. The most common health effects are nausea, vomiting, severe headaches, hypotension, hypertension, tachycardia, various allergic reactions, abdominal pain and death in more severe cases. For these reasons, legislations on biogenic amines in foods have been established with some restrictions. Food producers have been asked to comply with these legislations. However, despite all precautions, biogenic amines in foods have not been completely removed. Further research is still needed to find effective solutions to prevent biogenic amine formation. In addition, consumers need to be made aware of this issue.
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- Fatih Ozcelik
- University of Health Sciences (Istanbul), Hamidiye Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Biochemistry, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Ministry of Health, Nevsehir State Hospital, Department of Urology, Nevsehir, Turkey
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- University of Health Sciences (Istanbul), Hamidiye Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Biochemistry, Istanbul, Turkey
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Kale E, Hjelde K, Gele A. 6.10-P3A scoping review study on mental health challenges of immigrants to Norway. Eur J Public Health 2018. [DOI: 10.1093/eurpub/cky048.210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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- E Kale
- Norwegian Centre for Migration and Minority Health Research, Norway
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- Norwegian Centre for Migration and Minority Health Research, Norway
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- Norwegian Centre for Migration and Minority Health Research, Norway
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Molvik I, Hotvedt K, Spilker R, Kale E. 7.4-O4Courses on dementia for immigrants in Norway. Eur J Public Health 2018. [DOI: 10.1093/eurpub/cky047.257] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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- I Molvik
- Norwegian National Advisory Unit on Ageing and Health, Vestfold Hospital Trust, Norway
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- Norwegian Centre for Migration and Minority Health, Oslo University Hospital, Norway
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- Norwegian Centre for Migration and Minority Health, Oslo University Hospital, Norway
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- Norwegian Centre for Migration and Minority Health, Oslo University Hospital, Norway
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Üstündağ M, Orak M, Güloğlu C, Öztürk E, Tamam Y, Kale E. The Role of Serum Ferritin, Pro-Brain Natriuretic Peptide and Homocysteine Levels in Determining Ischaemic Stroke Subtype, Severity and Mortality. HONG KONG J EMERG ME 2017. [DOI: 10.1177/102490791001700103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background In ischaemic stroke, there are many biochemical and immunological reactions secondary to a reduced cerebral blood flow. The purpose of this study is to investigate the correlation between stroke subtype, stroke severity, mortality, and serum ferritin, pro-brain natriuretic peptide (pro-BNP), homocysteine values before a specific treatment is given to stroke patients in the emergency department. Methods Consecutive acute ischaemic stroke patients admitted between December 2007 and April 2008 were enrolled into the study. Serum ferritin, pro-BNP and homocysteine levels were studied before specific treatment was carried out. Stroke subtypes were determined according to the Trial of Org 10172 in Acute Stroke Treatment (TOAST) and Oxfordshire Community Stroke Project (OCSP) criteria. The severity of stroke was determined by the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS). Fifteen healthy individuals who matched the study group in terms of sex and age were chosen as control. Results Ninety-two patients were included in the study. There was a significant difference in the serum ferritin, pro-BNP and homocysteine levels between patients who died and those who survived (p=0.013, p<0.001 and p=0.003 respectively). Serum ferritin, pro-BNP and homocysteine levels were higher in all stroke subtypes than in the control group. Comparing among stroke subtypes, only serum pro-BNP levels were higher in the cardioembolic stroke group than in the atherothrombotic stroke and lacunar stroke groups (p=0.003 and p<0.001 respectively); and only serum pro-BNP levels were higher in the total anterior circulation infarct group than in the posterior circulation infarct and lacunar infarct groups (p=0.010 and p=0.017 respectively). Pro-BNP levels were significantly higher in patients with NIHSS score >15 than NIHSS=8-15 and NIHSS=1-7 (p=0.016 and p<0.001 respectively). Conclusion Ferritin, pro-BNP and homocysteine levels were raised in acute ischaemic stroke patients. However, only serum pro-BNP level is clinically useful in predicting stroke subtype, severity and mortality that could provide an insight to the choice of treatment.
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- University of Dicle, Neurology Department, Diyarbakιr, Turkey
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- University of Dicle, Biochemistry Department, Diyarbakιr, Turkey
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Kale A, Biler A, Terzi H, Usta T, Kale E. Laparoscopic pectopexy: initial experience of single center with a new technique for apical prolapse surgery. Int Braz J Urol 2017; 43:903-909. [PMID: 28727377 PMCID: PMC5678522 DOI: 10.1590/s1677-5538.ibju.2017.0070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2017] [Accepted: 03/26/2017] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To share our first experience with laparoscopic pectopexy, a new technique for apical prolapse surgery, and to evaluate the feasibility of this technique. MATERIALS AND METHODS Seven patients with apical prolapse underwent surgery with laparoscopic pectopexy. The lateral parts of the iliopectineal ligament were used for a bilateral mesh fixation of the descended structures. The medical records of the patients were reviewed, and the short-term clinical outcomes were analyzed. RESULTS The laparoscopic pectopexy procedures were successfully performed, without intraoperative and postoperative complications. De novo apical prolapse, de novo urgency, de novo constipation, stress urinary incontinence, anterior and lateral defect cystoceles, and rectoceles did not occur in any of the patients during a 6-month follow-up period. CONCLUSION Although laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy has shown excellent anatomical and functional long-term results, laparoscopic pectopexy offers a feasible, safe, and comfortable alternative for apical prolapse surgery. Pectopexy may increase a surgeon's technical perspective for apical prolapse surgery.
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- Ahmet Kale
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kocaeli Derince Training and Research Hospital, Kocaeli, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tepecik Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kocaeli Derince Training and Research Hospital, Kocaeli, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Biochemistry, Kocaeli Derince Training and Research Hospital, Kocaeli, Turkey
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Yilmaz S, Karakayali O, Kale E, Akdogan A. Could serum S100B be a predictor of neuronal damage and clinical poor outcomes associated with the use of synthetic cannabinoids? S100B to predict neuronal damage of SC in the ED. Am J Emerg Med 2017; 36:435-441. [PMID: 28867154 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajem.2017.08.053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2017] [Revised: 08/22/2017] [Accepted: 08/23/2017] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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AIM This study aims to evaluate the serum S100B levels to predict neuronal damage and poor clinical outcomes associated with the use of synthetic cannabinoids. METHOD Thirty patients identified as synthetic cannabinoid users and 30 healthy controls were included in the study. S100B levels were compared between healthy controls and synthetic cannabinoid users. The following were considered to be composite outcomes: the need for endotracheal intubation, incidence of seizures, the need for intensive care unit admission, and in-hospital mortality. Clinical and laboratory findings associated with composite clinical outcomes were examined. RESULTS The mean S100B level was 19.3 (95% CI: 17.7 to 21.4) pg/mL in patients who use synthetic cannabinoid, and 15.9 (95% CI: 15 to 16.9) pg/mL in the controls; mean df: -3.6 (95% CI: -5.6 to -1.6). In patients with and without composite clinical outcomes, the mean S100B level measured 24.5 (95% CI: 21.2 to 27.9) pg/mL and 17.4 (95% CI: 15.8 to 18.4) pg/mL, respectively; mean df: -7.4 (95% CI: -10.2 to -4.6). With the cut-off value for S100B set at 20pg/mL based on the highest sensitivity, the sensitivity, specificity, PPV, and NPV for S100B were 89.9%, 52.0%, 44.4%, and 91.9%, respectively; odds ratio: 13.2, 95% CI (2.1 to 28.1). CONCLUSION Our data suggest that serum S100B levels are elevated in patients using synthetic cannabinoids. These results show that S100B can help clinicians stratify risk or may have a role in excluding those with neuronal damage.
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- Serkan Yilmaz
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Kocaeli University, Turkey.
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Derince Training And Research Hospital, Kocaeli, Turkey
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- Department of Biochemistry, Derince Training And Research Hospital, Kocaeli, Turkey
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Derince Training And Research Hospital, Kocaeli, Turkey
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Terzi H, Kale E, Kale A, Turkay U, Chong GO, Lee YS. New method: Are tumor markers in vaginal-washing fluid significant in the diagnosis of primary ovarian carcinoma? EUR J GYNAECOL ONCOL 2015. [PMID: 26513883 DOI: 10.12892/ejgo2743.2015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Ovarian cancer is the seventh most common cancer in women worldwide, with nearly a quarter of a million women diagnosed every year. The serum tumor markers cancer antigens CA 125, CA 19-9, and carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) are potentially of clinical value for the diagnosis of ovarian cancer. A diagnostic tool that is noninvasive, simple to perform, and specific is needed to predict primary ovarian cancer. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic sensivitity and specificity of vaginal-washing tumor markers CA 125, CA 19-9, and CEA for diagnosis of primary ovarian cancer. MATERIALS AND METHODS In the current prospective study, 30 patients with advanced primary ovarian cancer and 30 patients with benign ovarian cysts were enrolled. The vaginal-washing fluid samples were obtained the day before surgery and were immediately centrifuged and stored at -80 degrees C until analysis. Measurements of CA 125, CA 19-9, and CEA were determined using fully-automated chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassays. RESULTS The vaginal fluid concentrations of CA 125, CA 19-9, and CEA in patients with primary ovarian carcinoma were significantly higher (p < 0.001) compared to those in patients with benign adnexal masses (p < 0.001). In the ROC curve analysis, the optimal cut-off values for the detection of primary ovarian cancer were >295 for CA 125 (p < 0.001), > 101 for CA 19-9 (p < 0.001), and >135 for CEA (p < 0.001). CONCLUSION Vaginal-washing tumor markers CA 125, CA 19-9, and CEA are simple, noninvasive, and reliable diagnostic tests for the detection of primary ovarian cancer.
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Terzi H, Terzi R, Kale E, Kale A. Effect of multiparity on bone mineral density, evaluated with bone turnover markers. Rev Bras Reumatol Engl Ed 2015; 57:371-377. [PMID: 29037307 DOI: 10.1016/j.rbre.2015.09.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2015] [Accepted: 07/15/2015] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Our aim was to investigate the effect of parity on osteoporosis by evaluating bone mineral density, markers of bone turn-over and other factors that are effective in osteoporosis in multiparous (five deliveries or more) and nulliparous women in the post-menopausal period. METHODS A total of 91 multiparous (five deliveries or more) and 31 nulliparous postmenopausal women were included in this study. All patients were interviewed on sociodemographic characteristics, gynecologic history, personal habits, levels of physical activity, and life-long intake of calcium. Bone mineral density was measured at lumbar (L1-4) and femoral neck regions with Dexa. RESULTS The mean age of multiparous women was 58.79±7.85 years, and the mean age of nulliparous women was 55.84±7.51. The femoral BMD was 0.94±0.16 and lumbar BMD 1.01±0.16 in multiparous women, femoral BMD was 0.99±0.16 and lumbar BMD 1.07±0.14 in nulliparous women. There were no statistical differences between the femoral and lumbar T scores and BMD values of the two groups. Lumbar T scores and lumbar BMD showed a decrease with increasing total duration of breast-feeding in multiparous women. The independent risk factors for osteoporosis in the regression analysis of multiparous women were found to be the duration of menopause and body weight of 65kg and less. CONCLUSION There is no difference between the bone mineral densities of multiparous and nulliparous women. Females with lower body-weight and longer duration of menopause should be followed-up more carefully for development of osteoporosis.
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- Hasan Terzi
- Kocaeli Derince Education and Research Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kocaeli, Turkey.
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- Kocaeli Derince Education and Research Hospital, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Kocaeli, Turkey
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- Kocaeli Derince Education and Research Hospital, Department of Biochemistry, Kocaeli, Turkey
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- Kocaeli Derince Education and Research Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kocaeli, Turkey
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Kale A, Terzi H, Yavuz A, Kale E. Single-port access total laparoscopic hysterectomy with Korean-made OCTO Port: Turkish surgeons' initial experience. J OBSTET GYNAECOL 2015; 36:114-8. [PMID: 26408502 DOI: 10.3109/01443615.2015.1041885] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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We present our initial experience with single-port access total laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH) surgery using a Korean-made laparoscopic port (OCTO™ Port). In a retrospective study, single-port access TLH (SPA-TLH) with the OCTO Port was performed on 34 patients with benign gynaecological indications from July 2013 to May 2014 by two surgeons (Ahmet Kale and Hasan Terzi). All patients were divided into two groups. The first 15 patients who underwent SPA-TLH were classified as Group 1, and the second 19 patients who underwent SPA-TLH were classified as Group 2. Patient data were analyzed for age, body mass index (BMI, kg/m(2)), weight of uterus, vaginal cuff suturation time, estimated blood loss, operation time, hysterectomy indications and operative outcomes. The median time needed for the surgery was 75 min in both groups. The duration of suturing of the vaginal cuff was shorter in Group 2 compared with that in Group 1. The estimated blood loss was less in Group 2 compared with Group 1: Four patients in Group 1 required blood transfusion while none of the patients in Group 2 required blood transfusion. The OCTO Port has soft and flexible instrumental movements, which can reduce crowding of instruments during surgery, and the cap rotates 360 degrees. The OCTO Port might facilitate the learning curve of single-port laparoscopic hysterectomy surgery.
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- a Kocaeli Derince Training and Research Hospital , Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology , Kocaeli , Turkey
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- a Kocaeli Derince Training and Research Hospital , Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology , Kocaeli , Turkey
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- a Kocaeli Derince Training and Research Hospital , Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology , Kocaeli , Turkey
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- b Kocaeli Derince Training and Research Hospital , Department of Biochemistry , Kocaeli , Turkey
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Terzi H, Terzi R, Kale E, Kale A. [Effect of multiparity on bone mineral density, evaluated with bone turnover markers]. Rev Bras Reumatol 2015; 57:S0482-5004(15)00108-4. [PMID: 26403544 DOI: 10.1016/j.rbr.2015.07.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2015] [Revised: 06/03/2015] [Accepted: 07/15/2015] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Our aim was to investigate the effect of parity on osteoporosis by evaluating bone mineral density, markers of bone turn-over and other factors that are effective in osteoporosis in multiparous (5 deliveries or more) and nulliparous women in the post-menopausal period. METHODS A total of 91 multiparous (5 deliveries or more) and 31 nulliparous postmenopausal women were included in this study. All patients were interviewed on sociodemographic characteristics, gynecologic history, personal habits, levels of physical activity, and life-long intake of calcium. Bone mineral density was measured at lumbar (L1-4) and femoral neck regions with Dexa. RESULTS The mean age of multiparous women was 58.79±7.85 years, and the mean age of nulliparous women was 55,84±7,51. The femoral BMD was 0,94±0,16 and lumbar BMD 1,01±0,16 in multiparous women, femoral BMD was 0,99±0,16 and lumbar BMD 1,07±0,14 in nulliparous women. There were no statistical differences between the femoral and lumbar T scores and BMD values of the two groups. Lumbar T scores and lumbar BMD showed a decrease with increasing total duration of breast-feeding in multiparous women. The independent risk factors for osteoporosis in the regression analysis of multiparous women were found to be the duration of menopause and body weight of 65kg and less. CONCLUSION There is no difference between the bone mineral densities of multiparous and nulliparous women. Females with lower body-weight and longer duration of menopause should be followed-up more carefully for development of osteoporosis.
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- Hasan Terzi
- Departamento de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia, Hospital Escola e de Pesquisa Derince, Kocaeli, Turquia.
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- Departamento de Medicina Física e Reabilitação, Hospital Escola e de Pesquisa Derince, Kocaeli, Turquia
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- Departamento de Bioquímica, Hospital Escola e de Pesquisa Derince, Kocaeli, Turquia
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- Departamento de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia, Hospital Escola e de Pesquisa Derince, Kocaeli, Turquia
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Kale A, Terzi H, Kale E. Sublingual misoprostol is better for cervical ripening prior to hysteroscopy in post-menopausal women. CLIN EXP OBSTET GYN 2014. [DOI: 10.12891/ceog16852014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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Kale E, Kale A. Amniotic fluid amino acid concentrations in fetal skeletal dysplasia. CLIN EXP OBSTET GYN 2014; 41:280-282. [PMID: 24992776] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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The authors' objective was to measure amniotic fluid amino acid concentrations in pregnant women diagnosed as having fetuses with skeletal dysplasia in the second trimester of pregnancy. Eighteen pregnant women who had fetuses with with skeletal dysplasia detected by ultrasonography (skeletal dysplasia) in the second trimester and 35 women who had abnormal triple screenings indicating an increased risk for Down syndrome, but had healthy fetuses (control group), were enrolled in the study. Amniotic fluid was obtained by amniocentesis. The chromosomal analysis of the study and control groups was normal. Levels of free amino acids and non-essential amino acids were measured in amniotic fluid samples using GC/FID free (physiological) amino acid kit by gas chromatography. The mean levels of essential amino acids (histidine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, threonine, tryptophan, and valine) in amniotic fluid were found to be significantly lower in fetuses with skeletal dysplasia than in the control group (p < 0.05). The detection of significantly lower amino acid concentrations in the amniotic fluid of fetuses with a skeletal dysplasia compared to healthy fetuses suggests amino acid deficiency may play an etiological role in the pathogenesis of skeletal dysplasia.
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Kale A, Terzi H, Kale E. Sublingual misoprostol is better for cervical ripening prior to hysteroscopy in post-menopausal women. CLIN EXP OBSTET GYN 2014; 41:402-404. [PMID: 25134285] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND The aim of the present study was to evaluate the efficacy of misoprostol administered sublingually, vaginally or rectally on cervical ripening before hysterescopic surgery in post-menopausal women. MATERIALS AND METHODS Post-menopausal women were randomised to receive either 400 ug of misoprostol, administered sublingually, vaginally or rectally six hours and 12 hours prior to operative hysterescopy. RESULTS Patients were randomized to receive receive sublingual (n = 30), rectal (n = 30) or vaginal (n = 30) misoprostol. The control group did not receive misoprostol (n = 30). The four groups were comparable in terms of preoperative cervical width after misoprostol administration. The mean cervical widths for control group was 9.0 +/- 1.1 mm and the mean post-treatment cervical widths for the sublingual, vaginal, and rectal groups were 7.1 +/- 1.1 mm, 8.9 +/- 1.3 mm, and 8.6 +/- 1.5 mm, respectively. The cervical widths of sublingual group were significantly different from control, vaginal; and rectal groups (p < 0.001). CONCLUSION Four hundred micrograms of sublingual misoprostol, 12 and six hours prior to operative hysteroscopy has a significant cervical ripening effect compared with vaginal, rectal, and control groups in post-menopausal women.
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Kale A, Kale E. The role of amino acids in spina bifida. CLIN EXP OBSTET GYN 2012; 39:374-375. [PMID: 23157048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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Our objective was to measure amniotic fluid amino acid concentrations in pregnant women diagnosed as having fetuses with spina bifida in the second trimester of pregnancy. Fifteen pregnant women who had fetuses with spina bifida detected by ultrasonography (spina bifida group) in the second trimester and 19 women who had abnormal triple screenings indicating an increased risk for Down's syndrome but had healthy fetuses (control group) were enrolled in the study. Amniotic fluid was obtained by amniocentesis. The chromosomal analysis of the study and control groups was normal. Levels of free amino acids were measured in amniotic fluid samples using EZ: fast kits (EZ: fast GC/FID free (physiological) amino acid kit) by gas chromatography (Focus GC AI 3000 Thermo Finnigan analyzer). The mean levels of alanine, cystathionine, cysteine, phenylalanine, tryptophane, and tyrosine amino acids were found to be significantly higher in fetuses of the control group than in the spina bifida group (p<0.05). The detection of significantly higher amino acid concentrations in the amniotic fluid of healthy fetuses suggests loss of amino acids from the fetus through the spinal cord may contribute to the etiology of spina bifida.
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- A Kale
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Adana Maternity Hospital, Adana, Turkey.
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Kale A, Kale E. Are alanine, cysteine, glycine and valine amino acids the cause of non-immune hydrops fetalis? CLIN EXP OBSTET GYN 2012; 39:341-342. [PMID: 23157039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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Our objective was to measure amniotic fluid amino acid concentrations in pregnant women diagnosed as having fetuses with non immune hydrops fetalis in the second trimester of pregnancy. Twenty-three pregnant women who had fetuses with non immune hydrops fetalis detected by ultrasonography (non immune hydrops fetalis group) in the second trimester and 19 women who had healthy fetuses (control group) were enrolled in the study. Amniotic fluid was obtained by amniocentesis. The chromosomal analysis of the study and control groups was normal. Levels of free amino acids were measured in amniotic fluid samples using EZ: fast kits (EZ: fast GC/FID free (physiological) amino acid kit) by gas chromatography (Focus GC Al 3000 Thermo Finnigan analyzer). The mean levels of alanine, cysteine, glycine and valine amino acids were found to be significantly higher in fetuses with non immune hydrops fetalis than in the control group (p<0.05). The detection of significantly higher amino acid concentrations in the amniotic fluid of fetuses with a non immune hydrops fetalis in healthy fetuses suggests loss of amino acids from the fetus through capillary permeability or/and the lymphatic system through the amniotic fluid may contribute to the etiology of non-immune hydrops fetalis.
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- A Kale
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Adana Numune Research Hospital, Adana, Turkey.
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Üstündağ M, Orak M, Güloğlu C, Tamam Y, Sayhan MB, Kale E. The role of serum osteoprotegerin and S-100 protein levels in patients with acute ischaemic stroke: determination of stroke subtype, severity and mortality. J Int Med Res 2011; 39:780-9. [PMID: 21819709 DOI: 10.1177/147323001103900310] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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This study investigated correlations between mortality, stroke subtype and stroke severity with serum osteoprotegerin (OPG) and S-100 protein levels prior to the treatment of patients admitted to the emergency department and diagnosed with ischaemic stroke. Pretreatment serum samples were collected from patients (n = 90) to determine OPG and S-100 protein levels. Age- and sex-matched healthy individuals (n = 16) served as controls. Compared with controls, OPG and S-100 protein levels were significantly higher in the cardioembolic and atherothrombotic stroke groups. Within the stroke group, OPG levels were significantly higher in the cardioembolic and atherothrombotic stroke groups compared with the transient ischaemic attack (TIA) group. S-100 protein levels were significantly higher in the atherothrombotic stroke group than in the lacunar stroke and TIA groups, and in the cardioembolic stroke group compared with the lacunar stroke group. Serum OPG and S-100 protein levels were significantly higher in patients who died compared with survivors. In predicting stroke subtype and severity, although both OPG and S-100 protein levels were indicators, S-100 protein was more valuable for mortality prediction.
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- Emergency Department, University of Dicle, Diyarbakır, Turkey
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Akdeniz N, Kuyumcuoğlu U, Kale A, Arikan S, Kale E, Erdemoğlu M. Resistin may not associate with gestational diabetes mellitus although insulin resistance. CLIN EXP OBSTET GYN 2011; 17:115-6. [PMID: 21995154 DOI: 10.1111/j.1524-4741.2010.01035.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Resistin is a potent regulator of glucose homeostasis which is thought to oppose the action of insulin in peripheral tissues. The aim of this study was to determine changes in resistin levels in gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). MATERIAL AND METHOD Twenty women with GDM (mean age 32.28 +/- 5.01 years old, and gestational age 32.2 +/- 4.8 weeks) matched with 22 non diabetic pregnant women (NGDM) (mean age 30.30 +/- 4.5 years old, and gestational age 34.8 +/- 3.5 weeks) were included in the study. Body mass index (BMI) was calculated. Serum resistin levels were measured and insulin resistance was calculated with HOMA-IR. The Mann Whitney U test was used for statistical analysis. RESULTS BMI was 33.8 +/- 6.2 kg/m2 in the GDM group and 28.4 +/- 6.2 kg/m2 in the NGDM group (p = 0.04). Serum resistin levels were 8.7 +/- 2.1 ng/ml in the GDM group and 8.1 +/- 2.5 ng/ml in the NGDM group. Mean resistin level was not different between the two groups. HOMA-IR in GDM was higher than in the NGDM group (13.2 +/- 12.2 vs 5.8 +/- 5.1, p = 0.02, respectively). CONCLUSION Although mean BMI in GDM was higher than in NGDM and insulin resistance in GDM was more marked than in NGDM, serum resistin levels in GDM were not found to be any different from NGDM.
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- N Akdeniz
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Dicle University, School of Medicine, Diyarbakir, Turkey.
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Ustündağ M, Orak M, Güloğlu C, Sayhan MB, Alyan O, Kale E. Comparative diagnostic accuracy of serum levels of neutrophil activating peptide-2 and pentraxin-3 versus troponin-I in acute coronary syndrome. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2011; 11:588-94. [PMID: 21911319 DOI: 10.5152/akd.2011.160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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OBJECTIVE We measured the levels of neutrophil activating peptide-2 (NAP-2) and pentraxin-3 (PTX-3) in acute coronary syndromes (ACS) patients and compared their diagnostic accuracy with cardiac troponin I (cTnI). METHODS We conducted a prospective cohort study to determine the diagnostic accuracy of PTX-3, NAP-2 and cTnI for the prediction of ACS. Consecutively eighty-three patients with sudden chest pain admitted to Dicle University Emergency Department within the first six hours of symptom onset were included in our study. Mean serum levels of PTX-3, NAP-2 and cTnI were compared between control and patient groups and ACS subgroups. Their sensitivities and specificities in early diagnosis of ACS were identified. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis was used to assess the diagnostic validity of the markers, and areas under the ROC curve (AUC) were compared. RESULTS In the patient group, mean serum concentrations of NAP-2 (53.03+22.77 ng/ml) and PTX-3 (1.73+0.82 ng/ml) were considerably higher than those of the control group (24.54+9.50 and 0.50+0.39 ng/ml, respectively) (p<0.01). When compared with the control group, PTX-3 levels of all three ACS subtypes (unstable angina pectoris (USAP) - 1.62+0.41 ng/ml, non-ST elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) -1.63+0.31 ng/ml and ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) - 1.75+0.89 ng/ml) were higher, whereas NAP-2 levels were higher in USAP (56.29+22.60 ng/ml) and STEMI (52.05+20.99 ng/ml) patients (p<0.01). For diagnosing ACS within the first six hours of presentation, PTX-3 sensitivity was 98.5% and specificity was 92.3%, and NAP-2 sensitivity - 98.1% and specificity - 41.3%. The ROC curve AUC values were: 0.962 for PTX-3 (95% CI 0.802 - 1.073), 0.840 for NAP-2 (95% CI 0.684 - 0.991), and 0.683 for cTnI (95% CI 0.610 - 0.940). CONCLUSION Pentraxin-3 is a sensitive and specific marker for ACS diagnosis when compared with cardiac markers in patients admitted to the emergency department (ED) within the first six hours of onset of chest pain.
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- Mehmet Ustündağ
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Dicle University, Diyarbakır-Turkey.
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Erdemoğlu M, Kuyumcuoglu U, Guzel A, Celik Y, Kale E. Amniotic fluid amino acid levels in non-immune hydrops fetalis: a case-control study. Braz J Med Biol Res 2011; 44:725-8. [DOI: 10.1590/s0100-879x2011007500076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2010] [Accepted: 06/06/2011] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Orak M, Üstündağ M, Güloğlu C, Özhasenekler A, Alyan Ö, Kale E. The role of the heart-type fatty acid binding protein in the early diagnosis of acute coronary syndrome and its comparison with troponin I and creatine kinase-MB isoform. Am J Emerg Med 2010; 28:891-6. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ajem.2009.05.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2009] [Revised: 05/14/2009] [Accepted: 05/15/2009] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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Dağ A, Firat ET, Kadiroğlu AK, Kale E, Yilmaz ME. Significance of elevated gingival crevicular fluid tumor necrosis factor-alpha and interleukin-8 levels in chronic hemodialysis patients with periodontal disease. J Periodontal Res 2010; 45:445-50. [PMID: 20337890 DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0765.2009.01252.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE The prevalence of chronic renal disease in industrialized countries is increasing, and chronic renal disease and periodontitis can have significant, reciprocal effects. The aim of this study was to evaluate the associations between specific clinical parameters and the levels of tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha) and interleukin-8 (IL-8) in the gingival crevicular fluid of hemodialysis (HD) patients with periodontal disease. MATERIAL AND METHODS Forty-three HD patients and 43 systemically healthy subjects were enrolled in this study. Plaque index (PI), gingival index (GI) and pocket depth were used to determine periodontal status. Venous blood samples were obtained from each patient in the morning before the dialysis session and analyzed to determine the levels of inflammatory, biochemical and hematological parameters. Gingival crevicular fluid was collected from all subjects, and the levels of TNF-alpha and IL-8 were determined in the gingival crevicular fluid samples. RESULTS The following results were obtained from HD patients and controls: TNF-alpha (pg/mL), 31.40 +/- 1.46 and 3.06 +/- 0.15 (p < 0.001); IL-8 (pg/mL), 90.98 +/- 94.03 and 35.05 +/- 16.86 (p < 0.001); PI, 1.69 +/- 1.02 and 0.04 +/- 0.02 (p < 0.001); GI, 0.82 +/- 0.06 and 0.04 +/- 0.02 (p < 0.001); and pocket depth, 2.23 +/- 0.63 and 1.51 +/- 0.05 (p < 0.001), respectively. In addition, there were positive correlations between TNF-alpha and PI (r = 0.642, p < 0.001), between TNF-alpha and GI (r = 0.565, p < 0.001), between TNF-alpha and pocket depth (r = 0.522, p < 0.001), between IL-8 and PI (r = 0.402, p = 0.002), between IL-8 and GI (r = 0.396, p = 0.002), and between IL-8 and pocket depth (r = 0.326, p = 0.012). There were negative correlations between albumin and PI (r = -0.491, p < 0.001), albumin and GI (r = -0.406, p < 0.001), albumin and pocket depth (r = -0.464, p < 0.001) and albumin and CRP (r = -0.467, p = 0.002) and between the gingival crevicular fluid levels of TNF-alpha and IL-8, TNF-alpha and hemoglobin (r = -0.745, p < 0.001; r = -0.285, p < 0.05) (respectively). CONCLUSION The levels of TNF-alpha and IL-8 in gingival crevicular fluid were significantly higher in HD patients than in controls. There were strong, positive correlations between clinical periodontal parameters and the levels of inflammatory cytokines in gingival crevicular fluid from the HD patients.
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Periodontology, University of Dicle, Diyarbakir, Turkey.
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INTRODUCTION Although polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) was described more than half a century ago, the underlying cause of PCOS is still unknown. The aim of our study was to evaluate whether serum resistin and adipocytokine levels alter and its changes relate with low grade inflammation in non-obese young women with PCOS. SUBJECTS AND METHODS Newly diagnosed 31 young non-obese women with PCOS (mean age 21.8 +/- 5.4 years; body mass index (BMI): 23.8 +/- 6.6 kg/m(2)) and 25 BMI- and age-matched, regular-cycling, healthy women (mean age 24.9 +/- 5.7 years; BMI: 23.1 +/- 5.8 kg/m(2)) were included the study Anthropometric measurements were evaluated. Resistin, adiponectin, glucose, insulin, hormone profiles, Lipoprotein (Lp)(a), high sensitive C reactive protein (hs-CRP), and homocysteine levels were measured in the beginning of oral glucose tolerance test. Homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) was calculated. RESULTS Non-obese young women with PCOS had high adiponectin levels (28.01 +/- 6.47 ng/ml in PCOS vs. 23.89 +/- 7.70 ng/ml in control subjects, p = 0.034), whereas serum resistin levels were not significantly different compared with healthy controls (14.14 +/- 6.6 ng/ml in PCOS vs. 13.78 +/- 4.26 ng/ml in control subjects). There were no significant differences between two groups in terms of fasting insulin, Lp(a), homocysteine, and hs-CRP levels. Mean HOMA-IR value of patients with PCOS was similar with control subjects (1.93 +/- 0.73 in PCOS; 1.15 +/- 0.54 in control group). CONCLUSIONS Resistin levels did not change in non-obese young women with PCOS whereas adiponectin level in non-obese young women with PCOS was significantly higher than control subjects, perhaps, because of no insulin resistance. Circulating resistin levels may not be candidate to play a role in pathogenesis of PCOS without insulin resistance or obesity.
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- Senay Arikan
- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Dicle University, Diyarbakir, Turkey.
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Yavuz C, Çakır Ö, Göz M, Kale E, Uzunlar AK. Rickets, vitamin D deficiency, adolescents. ELECTRON J GEN MED 2010. [DOI: 10.29333/ejgm/82819] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Kabali B, Girgin S, Gedik E, Ozturk H, Kale E, Buyukbayram H. N-acetylcysteine prevents deleterious effects of ischemia/reperfusion injury on healing of colonic anastomosis in rats. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2009; 43:8-12. [PMID: 19346747 DOI: 10.1159/000210673] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2008] [Accepted: 02/10/2009] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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This study was designed to determine the effects of intraperitoneally or orally administered N-acetylcysteine (NAC) on wound healing following resection and anastomosis of a colon segment with ischemia/reperfusion injury. Forty female Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly allocated to one of four groups containing 10 rats each: (1) normal resection plus anastomosis; (2) ischemia/reperfusion plus resection plus anastomosis; (3) ischemia/reperfusion plus resection plus anastomosis plus intraperitoneal NAC; (4) ischemia/reperfusion plus resection plus anastomosis plus oral NAC. Group comparison showed that the anastomosis bursting pressure was significantly higher in group 3 than in the other groups. The mean tissue hydroxyproline concentration in the anastomotic tissue was significantly lower in group 2 than in the other groups. The collagen deposition was significantly increased on day 7 in groups 3 and 4 compared to the other groups. In conclusion, this study demonstrates that NAC significantly prevents the effects of reperfusion injury on colonic anastomoses in a rat model.
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- B Kabali
- Department of General Surgery, Dicle University, Medical School, Diyarbakir, Turkey
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Girgin S, Gedik E, Ozturk H, Akpolat V, Kale E, Buyukbayram H, Celik S. Effects of combined pulse electromagnetic field stimulation plus glutamine on the healing of colonic anastomosis in rats. Dig Dis Sci 2009; 54:745-50. [PMID: 18649133 DOI: 10.1007/s10620-008-0412-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2008] [Accepted: 06/18/2008] [Indexed: 12/09/2022]
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PURPOSE An experimental study was designed to investigate the effect of combined pulse electromagnetic field (PEMF) stimulation plus glutamine administration on colonic anastomosis. METHODS Anastomosis of the left colon was performed in 28 rats, which were divided into four groups; Group 1: normal resection anastomosis plus oral 50 mg/kg/day glutamine; Group 2: normal resection anastomosis plus PEMF stimulation plus oral 50 mg/kg/day glutamine; Group 3: normal resection anastomosis plus PEMF stimulation; Group 4: normal resection anastomosis. On the seventh postoperative day, the animals were killed and the bursting pressure and tissue hydroxyproline concentration of the anastomosis were analyzed and compared. RESULTS The mean anastomotic bursting pressure in Group 2 was significantly higher than in Groups 1 and 4. On the other hand, the mean anastomotic bursting pressure in Group 1 was significantly higher than in Group 4. The collagen deposition and the fibroblast infiltration were significantly increased on the seventh day in Group 3 compared the other groups. On the other hand, Groups 1 and 2 had higher scores for collagen deposition and fibroblast infiltration than Group 4. CONCLUSIONS In conclusion, burst pressures, hydroxyproline, and histologic features (fibroblast infiltration and collagen deposition) were improved in the PEMF group, and both PEMF and glutamine-enriched nutrition provide a significant gain in the strength of colonic anastomoses in rats.
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- Sadullah Girgin
- Department of General Surgery, Medical School, Dicle University, Diyarbakir, Turkey
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Kale E, Kuyumcuoğlu U, Kale A, Güzel AI, Canoruc N. A new and practical aspartate aminotransferase test in vaginal washing fluid for the detection of preterm premature rupture of membranes. Fetal Diagn Ther 2008; 24:425-8. [PMID: 18987481 DOI: 10.1159/000170093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2007] [Accepted: 11/28/2007] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To determine whether measurement of aspartate aminotransferase (Ast) and alanine aminotransferase (Alt) levels in vaginal fluid is useful for the diagnosis of preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM). STUDY DESIGN The PPROM group and normal pregnancy group consisted of 36 and 48 pregnant patients between 26 and 36 weeks' gestation, respectively. Vaginal fluid Ast and Alt levels were measured in both groups. RESULTS Vaginal fluid Alt level was not statistically significant in the PPROM group as compared with the control group (p = 0.064). Vaginal Ast level was statistically significant in the PPROM (14.4 +/- 17.46 U/l) group as compared with the control group (3.08 +/- 7.8 U/l; p = 0.001). The optimal cutoff value of 3 IU/l for Ast gave a sensitivity level of 91% at a specificity of 83%, with positive and negative predictive values of 80 and 93%, respectively. CONCLUSION Ast measurement from vaginal washing fluid appears to be a useful marker for the detection of PPROM.
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- Ebru Kale
- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Dicle University School of Medicine, Diyarbakir, Turkey.
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Kale A, Kale E, Akdeniz N, Kuyumcuoğlu U, Canoruc N. Proposal of a Diagnostic Test for the Detection of Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes Based on the Determination of Thyroid Hormones in Vaginal Washing Fluid. Fetal Diagn Ther 2007; 22:330-4. [PMID: 17556818 DOI: 10.1159/000103290] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2006] [Accepted: 07/07/2006] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To determine whether measurement of total T3 (triiodothyronine) , total T4 (thyroxine), free T3 (free triiodothyronine) and free T4 (free thyroxine) levels in vaginal fluid is useful for the diagnosis of preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM). STUDY DESIGN The PPROM group and normal pregnancy group consisted of 30 and 30 pregnant patients between 26 and 36 weeks' gestation, respectively. Vaginal fluid total T4, free T4, total T3 and free T3 levels were measured in both groups. RESULTS Vaginal fluid total T3 and free T3 levels were not statistically significant in the PPROM group as compared with the control group (p = 0.087, p = 0.123, respectively). Vaginal fluid total T4 and free T4 levels were significantly higher in the PPROM group as compared with the control group (p = 0.002, p < 0.000, respectively). The optimal cut-off value for total T4 (0.866 mug/dl) gave a sensitivity level of 83.3% (65.3-94.3, 95% CI) at a specificity of 60.0% (40.6-77.3, 95% CI) with positive and negative predictive values of 67.6 and 78.3%, respectively. The optimal cut-off value for free T4 (0.079 ng/dl) gave a sensitivity level of 90% (73.4-97.8, 95% CI) at a specificity of 70.0% (50.6-85.2, 95% CI) with positive and negative predictive values of 75.0 and 87.5%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Total and free T4 measurements from vaginal fluids appears to be a useful marker of PPROM.
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- Ahmet Kale
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dicle University School of Medicine, Diyarbakir, Turkey.
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Kale A, Kale E, Akdeniz N, Canoruc N. Elevated amniotic fluid amino acid levels in fetuses with gastroschisis. Braz J Med Biol Res 2006; 39:1021-5. [PMID: 16906276 DOI: 10.1590/s0100-879x2006000800004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2005] [Accepted: 04/26/2006] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Our objective was to measure maternal plasma and amniotic fluid amino acid concentrations in pregnant women diagnosed as having fetuses with gastroschisis in the second trimester of pregnancy. Twenty-one pregnant women who had fetuses with gastroschisis detected by ultrasonography (gastroschisis group) in the second trimester and 32 women who had abnormal triple screenings indicating an increased risk for Down syndrome but had healthy fetuses (control group) were enrolled in the study. Amniotic fluid was obtained by amniocentesis, and maternal plasma samples were taken simultaneously. The chromosomal analysis of the study and control groups was normal. Levels of free amino acids and non-essential amino acids were measured in plasma and amniotic fluid samples using EZ:fast kits (EZ:fast GC/FID free (physiological) amino acid kit) by gas chromatography (Focus GC AI 3000 Thermo Finnigan analyzer). The mean levels of essential amino acids (histidine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, threonine, tryptophan, and valine) and non-essential amino acids (alanine, glycine, proline, and tyrosine) in amniotic fluid were found to be significantly higher in fetuses with gastroschisis than in the control group (P < 0.05). A significant positive correlation between maternal plasma and amniotic fluid concentrations of essential and nonessential amino acids was found only in the gastroschisis group (P < 0.05). The detection of significantly higher amino acid concentrations in the amniotic fluid of fetuses with a gastroschisis defect than in healthy fetuses suggests the occurrence of amino acid malabsorption or of amino acid leakage from the fetus into amniotic fluid.
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- A Kale
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dicle University School of Medicine, Diyarbakir, Turkey.
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BACKGROUND Preeclampsia and its association with thrombophilia remain controversial, due to inconsistent results in different studies, which include different ethnic groups, selection criteria, and patient numbers. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between thrombophilia and preeclamptic patients in our region. METHODS In a prospective case-control study, we compared 100 consecutive women with preeclampsia and eclampsia (group 1) with 100 normal pregnant women (group 2). All women were tested two months after delivery for mutations of factor V Leiden, methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR), and prothrombin gene mutation as well as for deficiencies of protein C, protein S, and antithrombin III. RESULTS A thrombophilic mutation was found in 42 (42%) and 28 (28%) women in group 1 and group 2, respectively (P=0.27, OR 1.5, 95%CI 1.0-2.2). The incidence of Factor V Leiden mutation (heterozygous), prothrombin mutation (heterozygous), prothrombin mutation (homozygous), MTHFR mutation (homozygous) was not statistically significant in group 1 compared with group 2 (P>0.05). Also, deficiencies of protein S, protein C, and antithrombin III were not statistically significant in group 1 compared with group 2 (P>0.05). CONCLUSION There was no difference in thrombophilic mutations between preeclamptic patients and normal pregnant women in our region. Therefore, we suggest that preeclamptic patients should not be tested for thrombophilia.
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- Ahmet Yalinkaya
- Dicle University School of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Diyarbakir, Turkey.
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Kale A, Akdeniz N, Akyildiz L, Kale E, Gul T. Peritoneal tuberculosis mimicking ovarian pathology. A series of 11 cases. Saudi Med J 2006; 27:413-5. [PMID: 16532114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/07/2023] Open
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- Ahmet Kale
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dicle University School of Medicine, Diyarbakir, Turkey.
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Kale A, Akyildiz L, Akdeniz N, Kale E. Pregnancy complicated by superior vena cava thrombosis and pulmonary embolism in a patient with Behcet disease and the use of heparin for treatment. Saudi Med J 2006; 27:95-7. [PMID: 16432604] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/06/2023] Open
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Behcet disease is a multisystemic vasculitis of unknown origin. Vascular involvement has been considered to result from systemic vasculitis, occurs in 5-10% of these patients. We report a 34-year-old pregnant woman complicated by superior vena cava thrombosis, and pulmonary embolism in a patient with Behcet disease.
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- Ahmet Kale
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dicle University School of Medicine, 21280 Diyarbakir, Turkey.
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Kale A, Kale E, Yalinkaya A, Akdeniz N, Canoruç N. The comparison of amino-terminal probrain natriuretic peptide levels in preeclampsia and normotensive pregnancy. J Perinat Med 2005; 33:121-4. [PMID: 15843261 DOI: 10.1515/jpm.2005.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to evaluate the levels of amino-terminal probrain natriuretic peptide (Nt pro-BNP) in preeclampsia in comparison with normotensive pregnancy. MATERIALS AND METHODS Women with preeclampsia (proteinuria > or = 300 mg/24 h and at least two readings of systolic blood pressure > or = 140 mm Hg and diastolic blood pressure > or = 90 mm Hg) (n = 32 mild preeclampsia and n = 8 severe preeclampsia) were compared with normotensive women (n = 40). Serum Nt pro-BNP was measured using an electrochemiluminescence immunoassay (ECLIA) method (Nt pro-BNP, Roche) with a Roche modular analytics E170 immunoassay analyzer. Statistical analysis was carried out by the Student t-test, and a P value of <0.05 was accepted as statistically significant. RESULTS The median serum Nt pro-BNP was 430+/-28.91 pg/mL in preeclampsia. The levels of serum Nt pro-BNP were 74+/-16.82 pg/mL in normotensive pregnant women (P < 0.001) and significantly higher in women with preeclampsia (P < 0.001). CONCLUSION The higher levels of serum Nt pro-BNP in preeclamptic women may be an indicator of high left-ventricular filling pressure, and indicate left-ventricular diastolic dysfunction.
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- Ahmet Kale
- Dicle University School of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Diyarbakir, Turkey
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Turgut C, Aluclu MU, Hamdanoglu D, Kale E, Bahceci M. Biochemical parameters and Helicobacter pylori seropositivity of patients with cerebral infarct. Saudi Med J 2005; 26:1018-20. [PMID: 15983701] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/03/2023] Open
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- Cengiz Turgut
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Dicle University, Diyarbakir 21280, Turkey.
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Tuzcu A, Bahcec? M, Dursun M, Parmaks?z Y, Ertem M, Dalg?c A, Turgut C, Kale E. Can long-term exposure to chromium improve insulin sensitivity in chromium mine workers? ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2004. [DOI: 10.1002/jtra.10053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Glutaraldehyde has been proposed to be as effective as formaldehyde as a disinfectant for reprocessing capillary hemodialyzers. Formaldehyde has become the standard to which all disinfectants are compared. The two products are compared for microbiological efficacy, reuse, membrane integrity, biocompatibility, performance, residual binding and ease of removal, environmental hazards, and immunogenicity. Glutaraldehyde (0.8%) is as effective as 4% formaldehyde in its microbiocidal effect. The disinfectants are comparable except in the following areas: the use of glutaraldehyde leads to lower reuse rates than formaldehyde, significantly less glutaraldehyde than formaldehyde remains in the dialyzer following standard predialysis rinse procedures, and less glutaraldehyde than formaldehyde is found in environmental air.
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- L Husni
- Dallas Nephrology Associates, TX 75235
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