Evaluation of satisfaction with a questionnaire according to fracture level and fracture type of patients who underwent balloon kyphoplasty

Objective: The aim of this study is to better understand which type of fracture and localization have more painful or worse outcomes for the kyphoplasty procedure. Materials and Methods: Kyphoplasty cases operated between 2013 and 2018 were included in the study. The patients were contacted through the numbers registered in the hospital system. A questionnaire were asked to the patients. Patients were grouped according to gender, fracture level (T12-L1 and others) and fracture type (Osteoporotic, trauma, malignancy, unknown). Results: Fourty-one patients were included in the study. Three-quarters of the patients were women and average age was 62. Ninety-two percent of the patients stated that the pain of the procedure was tolerable. Seventy percent reported that their pain decreased after the procedure and 75% of the patients stated that they could have this procedure done again. Pain reduction and the desire to have same surgery again were significantly higher in female patients than in the male group (p<0.05). In the T12-L1 group and osteoporotic fracture group, the procedure was more easily tolerated, the pain was relieved more and the desire to have the same surgery was higher (p<0.05). Conclusion: Kyphoplasty is accepted as an operation that is well tolerated by patients and has good pain relief. Additionally more detailed information was obtained about the patient’s complaints after the kyphoplasty procedure, according to the fracture level and type.Publisher's Versio

Phylogenetic and phylogeographic relationships of populations of Meriones tristrami Thomas, 1892 (Rodentia: Gerbillinae) in Turkey as inferred from Cytochrome-b and RFLP analysis

The present study aimed to reveal the relationship between the genetic diversity of Tristram’s jird Meriones tristrami subpopulations by using cyt-b sequences, the amplified fragments of cyt-b produced by restriction endonuclease (RFLP; Msp I, Rsa I, Noc I and Hae III were used) and the distribution on the Anatolian Peninsula. Eighteen haplotypes were identified in the subpopulations of this species, with the highest nucleotide diversity in the Central Anatolia. The haplotype diversity was determined to be 0.970 among subpopulations. The fixation index (Fst) and the gene flow parameter (Nm) based on cyt-b sequences showed the effective gene flow between the western and south-eastern subpopulations. Both cyt-b sequences and RFLP analyses produced almost similar topology in the Bayesian and UPGMA trees, indicating a gene flow from subpopulations of the South-east to Central Anatolia and the Western Black Sea coast. The main factor for the genetic diversity is considered to be the intermittent distribution from west to east as a result of the great altitude of the Eastern Anatolian Plateau as well as the sea and lake system fragmenting the territory of Anatolia in the Pliocene – Pleistocene AgeThis study was financially supported by the Ankara University-BAP 09H4240003 and TBAG-107T32

The importance of shape analysis of the first upper molar in the separation of two subspecies of the Hazel dormouse (Muscardinus avellanarius (Linnaeus, 1758)) in Northern Anatolia

Morphological features are important for intraspecific and interspecific variation. Teeth are important taxonomical characteristics because they can differ according to diet. Shape analysis of the first upper molar (M1) was used to determine geographical variations and effects of ecological changes on the population structure of Hazel dormice (Muscardinus avellanarius) living in Turkey. Both outline and landmark analysis, as well as a canonical variates analysis, showed significant differences in teeth shape between populations. With this technique, we separated out two subspecies: M. a. trapezius and M. a. abanticus. © TÜBİTAK

Nuclear and organelle genes based phylogeny of dryomys (glirıidae, rodentıa, mammalıa) from Turkey

Molecular phylogeny, phylogeography and genetic structure of the genus Dryomys Thomas, 1906 from Turkey were identified by using partial sequences of beta-fibrinogen intron 7 and mitochondrially encoded 12S ribosomal RNA genes and also combined data of two genes. Within Dryomys nitedula species, both, nuclear and mitochondrial genes coherently separated the Thrace lineage from the other lineages in Anatolia. Contrary to this, complex and incomprehensible phylogenies were recovered for Anatolian populations of this species. The analysis of the combined data of these two genes resolved mentioned complexity and incongruity and made phylogeny compatible with the results of past studies for the relative position of the Anatolian lineages. Thus, the presence of four different lineages (one in Thrace and three in Anatolia) within D. nitedula in the localities exemplified across Turkey was confirmed. Genetic differentiation (K2P distances) between the lineages were moderate at the level of intraspecific diversity. In addition to this, genetic distance (K2P = 5.5%) determined between D. nitedula and D. laniger conformed the distance suggested for the separate species of mammals. Evolutionary divergence time estimations demonstrated that the probable divergence between D. laniger and D. nitedula and among its detected lineages started in the border of Late Miocene and Pliocene (5.3 Mya) and lasted to the beginning of the Calabrian Stage of Pleistocene (1.8 Mya) in line with the previous results obtained from fossil and molecular data

The efficacy of multiparametric prostate magnetic resonance imaging in the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer

Aim: To investigate the accuracy of multiparametric prostate magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI) in determining the diagnosis and treatment options of prostate cancer (PCa), and its pathology correlation. Methods: Between October 2017 and January 2018, 73 patients were subjected to an mpMRI at our clinic. Of these patients, 11 were radical prostatectomy (RP) after treatment, and four were post- radiation therapy (RT) follow-up. The remaining 58 patients were assigned to the PSA elevation and / or positive digital rectal examination (DRE) patient group in this study and their outcomes were evaluated. Results: Of the 58 patients included in the study, 13 were found to have a PI-RADS 5 on mpMRI and in 9 (90%) of 10 patients undergoing simultaneous biopsy, PCa was detected. The biopsy results of all cases evaluated as PI-RADS 1 were benign. All of the patients who were ISUP 3 and above had a PI-RADS 5. Patients with a PI-RADS score of 4 and above being ISUP 2 and above was statistically significant (p=0.011). A case had undergone a previous radical prostatectomy assessment revealed that tPSA increased to 2 ng/ml during the follow-up, and so RT was added to the treatment; although LAP was identified in the left iliac region on an mpMRI performed upon the continued increase of tPSA. During the follow-ups of the patient who had regional RT, the tPSA dropped below 0.01 ng/ml. Conclusion: The results of our study show that mpMRI can gain a new and important place in urology due to the guidance it provides in biopsies, facilitating targeted biopsy, its effectiveness in determining treatment modalities and its importance in post-PCa treatment follow-ups

Production of Ti-Al-B Based Composites by Reduction Combustion Synthesis Technique

Bu çalışmada, indirgen yanma sentezi yöntemi ile Ti-Al-B kompozit malzeme üretimi gerçekleştirilmiştir. Proses girdi maddesi olarak TiO2, B2O3 ve Al tozu kullanılmış olup alümina-termik indirgen yöntemi ile açık atmosferli fırında 150 MPa basınç altında, 1200°C’ de 4 saat süreyle tutulmak suretiyle kompozit üretimi gerçekleştirilmiştir. Numunelerin mikroyapı ve faz analizleri taramalı elektron mikroskobu (SEMEDS) ve x-ışınları difraksiyon (XRD) analizi yardımıyla yapılmıştır. Belirlenen şartlar altında üretilen numunelerin XRD paternlerinden dönüşümün tamamlandığı ve Al2O3-TiB2 fazlarının elde edildiği görülmüştür. Archimed prensibine göre 0,0001 gr hassasiyetle yapılan yoğunluk ölçümlerinde, üretilen malzemenin nispi yoğunluğunun %94.2, mikrosertlik cihazında Vickers sertlik ucu kullanılarak belirlenen sertlik değerinin 1832.25±496 HV0.05 olduğu tespit edilmiştir

Köprüköy (Kızılırmak, Türkiye) civarındaki Delichon urbica (linnaeus, 1758) (Aves: Passeriformes)'nın yuvalanma ve üreme biyolojisi üzerine notlar

The migration and some bio-ecological characteristics of a house martin (Delichon urbica) population, which has established colonies under bridges over the Kızılırmak River near K&ouml;pr&uuml;k&ouml;y village (Kırıkkale), were investigated in 2003 and 2004. These house martins were observed from the beginning of April to the first week of September, when they migrated south. According to the specimens examined, mean measurements of total length, wingspan, and weight were recorded as 133.5 mm, 279.5 mm, and 15.5 g, respectively. Mean measurements and weights of the nests were 12.5 mm long x 9 mm wide x 6 mm high, and 425 g. The first clutch was observed in May, the first offspring appeared during the first week of June, and litter size varied from 1 to 4. The mean weight of eggs was 1.6 g; the total body length and weight of a hatchling were 6 mm and 0.83 g. It was also found that the house martin had a maximum of 2 clutches during the breeding season.The migration and some bio-ecological characteristics of a house martin (Delichon urbica) population, which has established colonies under bridges over the Kızılırmak River near K&ouml;pr&uuml;k&ouml;y village (Kırıkkale), were investigated in 2003 and 2004. These house martins were observed from the beginning of April to the first week of September, when they migrated south. According to the specimens examined, mean measurements of total length, wingspan, and weight were recorded as 133.5 mm, 279.5 mm, and 15.5 g, respectively. Mean measurements and weights of the nests were 12.5 mm long x 9 mm wide x 6 mm high, and 425 g. The first clutch was observed in May, the first offspring appeared during the first week of June, and litter size varied from 1 to 4. The mean weight of eggs was 1.6 g; the total body length and weight of a hatchling were 6 mm and 0.83 g. It was also found that the house martin had a maximum of 2 clutches during the breeding season

Production of Ti-Al-B Based Composites by Reduction Combustion Synthesis Technique

Bu çalışmada, indirgen yanma sentezi yöntemi ile Ti-Al-B kompozit malzeme üretimi gerçekleştirilmiştir. Proses girdi maddesi olarak TiO2, B2O3 ve Al tozu kullanılmış olup alümina-termik indirgen yöntemi ile açık atmosferli fırında 150 MPa basınç altında, 1200°C’ de 4 saat süreyle tutulmak suretiyle kompozit üretimi gerçekleştirilmiştir. Numunelerin mikroyapı ve faz analizleri taramalı elektron mikroskobu (SEMEDS) ve x-ışınları difraksiyon (XRD) analizi yardımıyla yapılmıştır. Belirlenen şartlar altında üretilen numunelerin XRD paternlerinden dönüşümün tamamlandığı ve Al2O3-TiB2 fazlarının elde edildiği görülmüştür. Archimed prensibine göre 0,0001 gr hassasiyetle yapılan yoğunluk ölçümlerinde, üretilen malzemenin nispi yoğunluğunun %94.2, mikrosertlik cihazında Vickers sertlik ucu kullanılarak belirlenen sertlik değerinin 1832.25±496 HV0.05 olduğu tespit edilmiştir

A study on karyotypic evolution of the genus Spalax Guldenstaedt, 1770 (Mammalia : Rodentia) in Turkey

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