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M Alper

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PubMed1997

Late results of hypertelorism correction.

The late results of patients who were operated on for the correction of hypertelorism were evaluated. Follow-up ranged between 1 and 11 years (mean, 4.3 years). The mean interorbital distance was 32.9 mm preoperatively and 26.7 mm postoperatively. The significant decrease in the interorbital distance and the absence of serious postoperative complications revealed that craniofacial surgery for the correction of hypertelorism was an effective and reliable procedure.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1995

Late results of split-grafted penoscrotal avulsion injuries.

Penoscrotal avulsion injuries are rare surgical emergencies. The best treatment for penile avulsions is split skin graft, although late results of split-grafted scrotal avulsions are not superior. Scrotal skin avulsions require additional judgment for the treatment, because there are several available treatment options. Scrotal skin remnants must be used to cover whenever possible.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1995

Safety of a freestanding surgical unit for the assisted reproductive technologies.

OBJECTIVE: To determine the safety of a freestanding surgical unit for assisted reproductive technology (ART), using the rate of unplanned admissions to a hospital within 24 hours of surgery. DESIGN: Prospective. SETTING: A freestanding surgical unit within a medical office building. PATIENTS: A mixture of private and university-referred patients undergoing 6,776 ART surgical procedures. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Patients admitted during the first 24 hours of surgery were recorded and hospital progress was monitored for invasive procedures, treatments, time of discharge, and residual complications. Variables tabulated included age, fertility diagnosis, ART procedure, E2 level, number of follicles by ultrasound, previous surgery, and type of anesthesia. RESULTS: There were 11 hospital admissions (0.16%). Four patients required surgery: one laparoscopy and three laparotomies. Admissions after vaginal oocyte retrieval were no different from those after GIFT via laparoscopy, 0.16% versus 0.18%, respectively. The number of admissions after monitored anesthesia care was higher than expected compared with general anesthesia. Profiles of hospitalized patients showed no apparent differences from the nonhospitalized patients. CONCLUSIONS: Surgical procedures for ART performed in a freestanding surgical unit can be performed safely with a low hospitalization rate and minimal morbidity.

Female↗
PubMed1983

Pulmonary edema associated with ritodrine and dexamethasone treatment of threatened premature labor. A case report.

Pulmonary edema occurred in association with the use of ritodrine and steroids to treat threatened premature labor. Twin gestation, intravenous ritodrine infusion longer than 24 hours and excessive fluid administration appear to be risk factors for the development of pulmonary edema. Careful case selection, scrupulous attention to the principles of fluid and electrolyte management and central venous pressure monitoring may help to diminish the incidence and severity of this complication of pregnancy.

Adult↗
PubMedDate not supplied

The effect of intraperitoneal paclitaxel administration on colonic anastomosis.

BACKGROUND/AIMS: The effect of intraperitoneal administration of chemotherapeutic agents on colonic anastomosis are still under investigation. In this study the effects of intraperitoneally administered paclitaxel on rat colonic anastomosis was investigated. METHODOLOGY: After colonic anastomosis, 3 mL of isotonic saline was administered intraperitoneally to rats in control group (Group 1, n = 20). The study group (Group 2, n = 20), paclitaxel 3 mg/kg diluted with isotonic saline was administered intraperitoneally after colonic anastomosis. Rats were sacrificed on 14th day and mean body weight, mean anastomosis bursting pressure and the histopathology of the anastomosis site of the two groups were compared. RESULTS: Mean body weight was approximately the same with the preoperative values at 14th day in both groups. Anastomosis bursting pressure in paclitaxel group (127 +/- 3 mm Hg) was found to be similar to control group (133 +/- 5 mm Hg) (P > 0.05). Mucosal layer formation in the anastomosis line was complete on the 14th day in both groups. CONCLUSIONS: As a result intraperitoneal paclitaxel administration was found to be safe as it did not reduce the anastomotic strength and not delay wound healing.

Anastomosis, Surgical↗