Gaziantep Children's Hospital

Association Between the Preoperative Modified Frailty Index-5 and Cumulative Morbidity After Colorectal Cancer Resection: A Single-Center Retrospective Cohort Study Based on the Comprehensive Complication Index

Objective: This study evaluated the association between the preoperative 5-factor Modified Frailty Index (mFI-5) and in-hospital cumulative postoperative morbidity, as measured by the Comprehensive Complication Index (CCI), in patients undergoing colorectal cancer resection. Meth...

Beyond the Group Mean: Individual Response Heterogeneity in Social Appearance Anxiety, Anxiety and Interpersonal Functioning Following Aesthetic Surgery—A Prospective Controlled Study

Background/Objectives: The psychological consequences of elective aesthetic surgery are usually evaluated by comparing group means, an approach that is insensitive to change that differs in direction across individuals. This prospective controlled study examined both group-level...

Flap reconstruction versus dermal regeneration template for finger soft-tissue defects: comparative clinical outcomes

Finger soft-tissue defects require thin, pliable, and durable coverage that preserves tendon gliding and hand function. Flap reconstruction remains the standard approach, providing well-vascularized tissue and reliable single-stage coverage, but is associated with donor-site morb...

The effectiveness of block-based programming applications in secondary school: meta-thematic analysis complemented with qualitative research

Programming is becoming increasingly important today and is considered one of the advanced skills that individuals should possess in the 21st century. However, since individuals often struggle when learning programming, block-based programming (BBP) applications have begun to be...

Retinal vessel caliber differences between cataract and healthy individuals: a cross-sectional OCT-based analysis

While cataract represents a significant global health burden, evidence directly comparing retinal vessel calibers between cataractous and healthy eyes remains limited. This study characterized retinal vascular morphometry differences between cataractous and healthy eyes, evaluate...

Biochemical Endocrine and Skeletal Findings in Adults with Fabry Disease: A Descriptive Single-Center Study

Background: Endocrine and skeletal findings have previously been reported in Fabry disease (FD), but their interpretation alongside Fabry-specific biochemical markers and multiorgan disease burden remains uncertain. This study descriptively characterized biochemical endocrine fin...

Dietary intake, metabolic control and growth in patients with organic acidemia and urea cycle disorders

Organic acidemias (OA) and urea cycle disorders (UCD) require lifelong natural dietary protein restriction and, when needed, amino acid mixtures. However, evidence on the long-term effects of these nutritional interventions on growth, dietary adequacy, and metabolic control remai...

Prospective evaluation of the EASIX score for predicting erectile dysfunction: a comparative model analysis

This prospective study aimed to evaluate the predictive utility of the Endothelial Activation and Stress Index (EASIX) score in determining the presence and severity of erectile dysfunction (ED) and to compare its performance against a baseline clinical model. A total of 236 male...

Association Between Nasal Septal Deviation Types and Eustachian Tube Function: A Prospective Observational Study

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to objectively and subjectively evaluate the effect of nasal septal deviation (NSD) types, classified according to the Baumann system, on Eustachian tube function. METHODS: A total of 107 NSD patients (78 males, 29 females; mean age: 35.39 ± 9.55 years...

Psychological and Glycemic Outcomes Associated with EMDR Therapy in Children and Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus: A Retrospective Comparative Study

Background: Children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) are at increased risk of comorbid anxiety and depressive symptoms, which can adversely affect glycemic control. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy has demonstrated efficacy for tra...

WALANT technique versus general anesthesia in frozen shoulder manipulation: a prospective randomized controlled trial

Manipulation under anesthesia can rapidly improve pain and motion in refractory frozen shoulder but usually requires operating-room and anesthesiology resources. This trial compared an ultrasound-guided wide-awake local anesthesia no tourniquet (WALANT)-based outpatient protocol...

External Validation of Clinical Risk Scores and Machine Learning Models for Predicting 30-Day Cardiovascular Risk After Noncardiac Surgery: The PERICARE Study

Background: Machine learning (ML) has emerged as a promising approach for preoperative cardiovascular risk prediction; however, the generalizability of ML models across institutions remains uncertain. Moreover, comprehensive head-to-head comparisons between ML algorithms and esta...

Effects of aerobic, resistance, and combined exercise training on coagulation and fibrinolytic activity in major burns: a preliminary randomized trial

Abstract Background This study aimed to compare the effects of different exercise protocols—resistance, aerobic, and combined resistance-aerobic training—on coagulation and fibrinolytic activity in major burns. Methods This prospective, randomized study included 30 major burn pat...

The Role of Immature Granulocyte Count and Percentage as Novel Indicators of Systemic Inflammation in Plaque Psoriasis

Background/Objective: Psoriasis is a chronic immune-mediated inflammatory disease with systemic involvement. Immature granulocytes (IGs) are potential inflammatory markers, but their role in psoriasis is unclear. We evaluated immature granulocyte count (IG#) and percentage (IG%)...

Microwave ablation for selective fetal reduction in complicated monochorionic diamniotic twin pregnancies: Experience from a single tertiary center

Abstract Objective To investigate the use of microwave ablation (MWA) for selective fetal reduction in monochorionic twin pregnancies. Methods This retrospective, single‐center case series included consecutive monochorionic diamniotic twin pregnancies that underwent selective fet...

Investigation of the ability of JAM-A molecule to predict clinical outcome, mortality, and symptom onset in patients with acute stroke: a prospective observational single-center cohort study

This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between serum JAM-A levels and both hospital survival and six-month mortality in patients with acute ischemic stroke. It also aimed to investigate the correlation with the time elapsed from symptom onset to event. This prospective, si...