A New Technique for Simple Renal Cyst: Cystoretroperitoneal Shunt

Purpose. To evaluate the results of patient symptoms and radiologic outcomes of cystoretroperitoneal shunt (CRS) technique in the treatment of symptomatic simple renal cysts. Patients and Methods. In a prospective study, 37 patients with a simple renal cyst were treated with ultrasound-guided percutaneous CRS-catheter. Radiological success was indicated as no recurrence of the cyst or a reduction in cyst volume by at least half. Results. CRS technique was performed successfully in 36 patients with a simple renal cyst. The mean size of all cysts decreased from 8.8 cm (range 7 to 14) to 1.7 cm (range 0 to 9; P < .001). Symptomatic success (pain relief) was achieved in 29/36 (80.5%) of patients, and radiographic success was achieved in 23/36 (63.8%) of patients, with a median follow-up of 16 months (range 6 to 24). Conclusion. Ultrasound-guided percutaneous CRS technique for simple renal cysts is fast, safe, effective, and inexpensive

Evaluation of Turkish Maize Landraces Through Observing Their Yield and Agro-Morphological Traits for Genetic Improvement of New Maize Cultivars

Received: 2018-03-24 | Accepted: 2018-06-05 | Available online: 2018-06-30https://doi.org/10.15414/afz.2018.21.02.31-43For protection of diverse genetic resources of local landraces and to get the benefit for next generation, research works should be continuing through screening of local landraces by using with local germplasm; which will be very useful to conserve the genetic variability and will provide to economic profits to the farmers by improving their uses. In the context, One hundred twenty-five maize landraces with two commercial maize hybrids (‘Kalumet’ and ‘Katone’) were evaluated for yield and agro-morphological performance for genetic improvement of future maize varieties. The landraces were collected from the Black Sea Region of Turkey and were evaluated under the augmented complete design under Diyarbakir agro-ecological conditions during 2015. After observation, it was observed that all genotypes showed a significant variations for all traits especially for yield and yield attributes. Considering the overall performance of all landraces, the days to tasseling and silking were varied from 39.5 to 64.5 and from 49.5 to 70.5 days; while the SPAD meter were varied from 37.8 to 70 unit, the plant height from 165 to 315.5 cm, the ear height from 55.8 to 190 cm, the stalk thickness from 11.3-26 mm, the ear length from 6.21 to 25.38, the ear diameter 14.13 to 48.92 mm, the rows ear-1 from 2.33 to16.3, seed srow-1, the ear weight from 10.2 to 285.26g, the rachis diameter from 11.58 to 39.51mmand the grain yield from 63.68 to 1498.13 kg ha-1. Where, the range of landraces for all traits were varied huge and exceeded commercial check genotypes. 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Frontal lobe ischemic stroke presenting with peripheral type facial palsy: A crucial diagnostic challenge in emergency practice

Here, we illustrate a 69-year old female admitting with weakness on left side of the face who firstly considered peripheral facial palsy in the forefront. However, detailed neurological examination and cranial MRI findings finally yielded the proper diagnosis of right hemisphere ischemic stroke. Via this remarkable presentation, we point out the clinical challenges in evaluation processes of patients with facial palsy in emergency practice and emphasize the importance of detailed examination for the proper diagnosis as well as initiation of appropriate treatment agents without delay. Keywords: Facial paralysis, Stroke, Emergency department, Facial innervation, Pathophysiolog

Does abutment preparation affect abutment screw joint stability? An in vitro study.

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Arpada Tane Verimi ve Kalite Özellikleri Üzerine Genotip ve Çevrenin Etkileşimi

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Psöriasis Hastalarında Psöriatik Artrit Görülme Sıklığı ve Psöriatik Artritin Klinik Özellikleri

Amaç: Psöriatik artrit PsA , çoğunlukla psöriasis ile birlikte görülen yaygın inflamatuvar ve sistemik bir hastalıktır. Bu çalışmada psöriasis tanısıyla takip edilen hastalarda PsA sıklığı ve klinik özelliklerinin tespit edilmesi amaçlandı.Gereç ve Yöntem: Çalışmada 32 psöriasis hastasının dosyası retrospektif olarak tarandı. Klinik ve sosyodemografik özellikler kaydedildi. Hastalar Classification criteria for psoriatic arthritis CASPAR kullanılarak PsA açısından değerlendirildi.Bulgular: 15 hastada 46,8% PsA tespit edildi. Kadın hasta sayısı ve psöriasis süresi PsA bulunan grupta bulunmayanlara göre daha fazlaydı

Post-partum haemorrhage from the lower uterine segment secondary to placenta praevia/accreta: Successful conservative management with Foley balloon tamponade

Profuse bleeding from the lower uterine segment secondary to placenta praevia/accreta during caesarean delivery is a challenging problem in obstetrics. We present our experiences using intrauterine Foley balloon tamponade for the conservative management of post-partum haemorrhage from the lower uterine segment. Intraoperative haemostasis was achieved in all women who were unresponsive to other conservative methods. Foley balloon tamponade may be considered in the management of lower uterine segment bleeding at caesarean delivery

Genotype and Environment Effects on the Grain Yield and Quality Traits of Some in Barley Genotypes

WOS: 000467972100001The purpose of this study was to determine genotype and environment effects on the grain yield and its component of some barley genotypes in Diyarbakir and Mardin conditions in 2011-2012. In the study, 2 commercial varieties and 5 advanced lines were used as a material. Grain yield, thousand grain weight, test weight, protein content, starch content and SPAD value were measured. Results varied between 413.60-661.63 kg da(-1) for grain yield, 42.21-45.02 g for thousand grain weight, 58.92-66.39 kg hl(-1) for test weight, 11.70-14.24 % for grain protein content, 59.8-61.2 % for grain starch content and 44.4-48.6 unit for SPAD value. Altikat sustained the highest grain yield in both locations. DZA-7, DZA-8 and Dicle 1 advanced lines showed high performance in terms of protein contents, starch content and test weight. When all traits were evaluated using the Biplot analysis, grain yield, thousand grain weight and SPAD were involved in the same group, while protein content, starch content, test weight were grouped in the other group