Medical Management of Struvite Stones

Struvite stones, which have also been referred to as "infection stones," are commonly encountered and constitute a significant group. The presence of urinary tract infection with a urease-producing organism is necessary for these stones to form. If left untreated, struvite calculi pose a significant risk to kidney and also to the patient's life. For this reason, the mainstay of treatment is complete removal of stones. Medical management is also an essential part of the treatment, especially due to the increased risk of recurrence. The aim of this chapter is to review the medical management options for struvite stones

Reconstruction of Coup de Sabre Deformity (Linear Localized Scleroderma) by Using Galeal Frontalis Muscle Flap and Demineralized Bone Matrix Combination

WOS: 000286195600060PubMed: 21233742In this clinical report, we are presenting the combination of demineralized bone matrix combined with bilateral galea frontalis flaps. Based on our 6-month results, this seems to be a reasonable combination to accomplish long-lasting restoration of forehead defects related to en coup de sabre linear localized scleroderma

Use of Dental Mirror in Microsurgical Practice

Comert, Ayhan/0000-0002-9309-838XWOS: 000262838400053PubMed: 19165027In this article, we introduce the use of dental mirror during microsurgery. We have been using no. 4 dental mirror during microvascular anastomoses and nerve coaptations for the last 6 months successfully and found that, as a cheap and easily obtainable instrument, it has facilitated our practice. We are strongly recommending the use of dental mirrors in microsurgical practice and inclusion to every microsurgery instrument set

Use of Gelfix (Lyophilized Type 1 Bovine Collagen) Pad Dressing for Split-Thickness Skin Graft Donor Area Management

WOS: 000282003300088PubMed: 20856077

Microsurgical training model for lymphaticovenous anastomosis in rat

Comert, Ayhan/0000-0002-9309-838XWOS: 000306178000016PubMed: 22438193

Methylene blue vital staining of nerve stumps in secondary peripheral nerve repair

WOS: 000296540300040PubMed: 21496817

Primary urethral plasmacytoma: A case report and literature review

Plasmacytomas of the urethra are extremely rare neoplasias; they may occur as isolated tumors or concomitantly with generalized multiple myeloma. Herein, we describe the clinical presentation and characteristics of a patient with primary plasmacytoma of the urethra. A 51-year-old man presented with terminal hematuria and a palpable penile mass. Magnetic resonance urethrography revealed a 3-cm long stenotic segment along which the urethral mucosa was found to be irregular. On urethroscopy, papillary mucosal projections extending to the presphincteric area were noted. Lesions were found to be composed primarily of neoplastic plasma cells capable of producing mainly lambda light chain. Upon diagnosis, the patient received external beam radiation therapy targeting the pelvic region. The lesion diminished in size progressively during the treatment course. He was disease-free after 6 months. Although it is a relatively rare disease, primary urethral plasmacystoma should be considered in the differential diagnosis of urethral tumors and radiation therapy should be an integral part of the treatment strategy

Hypertrophic Frontal Sinus Reduction by Using Anterior Wall Internalization and Galeal Frontalis Flap Obliteration

WOS: 000278102200075PubMed: 20485090In this article, we are introducing the use of galeal-frontalis flap to reduce hypertrophic sinus based on 1 case: a 25-year-old amateur boxer who had prominent frontal area due to hypertrophic frontal sinus. Three-dimensional reformatted computed tomography scans were obtained for evaluation of the hypertrophy and the morphology of the frontal sinus. Reduction of the hypertrophic frontal sinus was performed by resection and shaping of the anterior wall and obliteration of the frontal sinus by right-side galeal-frontalis flap excision via bicoronal approach. The trimmed anterior wall was inserted into the frontal sinus and secured with three 3.0 PDS sutures to the bone edges, and the incision was closed. The outcome was satisfactory without any complications during 1-year follow-up, and sixth-month computed tomography scans revealed no bone resorption. Here we are introducing a novel technique to reduce hypertrophic sinus based on a clinical report