Corneal interface abscess after excimer laser in situ keratomileusis

Laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) carries the risk of infection. We report a case culture-negative interface abscess following LASIK that was successfully treated with antibiotics and povidone iodine

Two-year results of photorefractive keratectomy with scanning spot ablation for myopia of less than -6.0 diopters

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: To investigate the efficacy predictability, stability, and safety of photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) with scanning spot ablation for the treatment of myopia of less than -6.0 D

Secondary laser in situ keratomileusis 1 year after primary LASIK for high myopia

Purpose: To report the results of the laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) using a second-cut hinged corneal flap to treat regression 1 year after primary LASIK for high myopia

Effects of Pneumoperitoneum and Positioning on Respiratory Mechanics in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients During Nissen Fundoplication

Background and Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of pneumoperitoneum and patient positioning on respiratory mechanics and blood gases in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients during laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication

Prognostic and diagnostic importance of the systemic immune-inflammation index in pediatric head trauma

Head trauma is a leading cause of mortality and morbidity in pediatric patients. The trauma itself leads to the activation of a biomolecular cascade of damage. Purinergic receptors and ATP release play an important role in the activation of astroglia, microglia, monocyte-macrophages, neutrophils, and T cells in this process. The systemic immune inflammation index can be easily calculated, cheap, only requires hemogram parameters, and does not include any subjective findings. Therefore, we believe that it could be a prognostic predictor and a diagnostic marker for pediatric head trauma cases. Our study was designed as a retrospective and single-center study. The study was conducted with pediatric patients who presented to the emergency department with isolated head trauma between June 15, 2022, and December 15, 2022. Demographic data, medical history, white blood count, platelet count, neutrophil count, systemic immune inflammation index (SIII), Glasgow Coma Score, and the presence of pathology on brain computed tomography were recorded on the case report form. The study was conducted with 112 cases. In cases with bleeding, the median value of GCS was significantly lower (p [Med-Science 2023; 12(3.000): 656-60

Retinal detachment following laser in situ keratomileusis

OBJECTIVE: To report the clinical characteristics, surgical management and outcome of retinal detachment following laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) in myopic patients