Predictive factors for latency period in viable pregnancies complicated by preterm premature rupture of the membranes [Preterm prematür membran rüptürü ile komplike viabl gebeliklerde latens süresini öngörü faktörleri]

Objective: In this study, we aimed to evaluate some laboratory and clinical factors in the prediction of latency period for pregnant patients complicated with preterm premature rupture of the membranes. Materials and Methods: Sixty-five pregnant patients between 24 and 34 weeks of gestation, who were admitted to University of Çukurova School of Medicine Hospital with the diagnosis of preterm premature rupture of the membranes (PPROM) between January 01, 2013 and December 31, 2013, were included in this study. Serum CRP, procalcitonin, sedimentation rate, leukocyte count and cervical length (measured with transvaginal ultrasound) of patients were analyzed for the correlation with the latency period. Results: None of the parameters were found to be correlated with the latency period. However, patients with cervical length of <25 mm were found to have shorter duration of latency. Conclusion: Although preterm premature rupture of the membranes is thought to be either an infection-based disease or a disease increasing the risk of infectious complications, major infection markers are not found to be helpful criteria for the prediction of latency period. Patients with a cervical length of <25 mm can be expected to deliver earlier and, therefore, can be referred to a tertiary center earlier. © 2015, Turkish Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology. All rights reserved

Nutritional Experiences of Parents of Children Who Had Gastric Transposition Surgery

This study aimed to understand the postoperative nutritional experiences of parents of children who had undergone gastric transposition surgery after corrosive esophageal injury. The study had a descriptive qualitative research design, and used a structured interview form as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The population of the study consisted of the parents of 12 children who had undergone gastric transposition surgery at the pediatric surgery clinic of a university hospital in an urban area in Turkey. Thematic analysis was conducted on the transcripts using the MAXQDA program. Four main themes emerged and five supporting sub-themes were identified. The main themes were what we experienced in the postoperative nutrition process, coping with how we live, what we want to know, and our recommendations to healthcare professionals. Family-centered care should be a main focus when caring children who have had gastric transposition surgery, and children and their parents should be supported by a multidisciplinary team. © The Author(s) 2022

Psychiatric symptoms and disorders among Yazidi children and adolescents immediately after forced migration following ISIS attacks | Psychiatrische Symptome und Störungen bei jesidischen Kindern und Jugendlichen unmittelbar nach erzwungener Migration infolge von IS-Angriffen

Background The aim of the present study was to evaluate psychiatric problems and disorders among Yazidi Kurd refugee children and adolescents, who were assessed immediately after their forced migration following life-threatening attacks by ISIS terrorists. Methods We retrospectively analyzed the psychiatric assessments of 38 Yazidi children and adolescents (age 218, mean 12 years, m:f = 16:22), which were performed upon their arrival at the refugee camp. Results All children and adolescents exhibited psychiatric problems and disorders, 50% had one, and 50% had more than one. The most relevant problems were disturbed sleeping (71% of children), followed by depression (36.8%), conversion disorders (28.9%), adjustment (21.8%), acute (18.4%) and posttraumatic stress (PTSD, 10.5%) disorders, and non-organic enuresis (18.4%). Conclusion Our study confirms the results of previous studies, asserting that refugee children and adolescents do not just suffer from PTSD but from various other problems that are already present in the first days of resettlement. Children and adolescents living in refugee camps urgently need psychosocial support.(VLID)348262