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A 10-Year Experience of Tuberculosis in Solid-Organ Transplant Recipients
(2015)Objectives: Tuberculosis remains an important problem in solid-organ transplant patients due to their immunocompromised state. The objective of the present study was to report the incidence, demographic characteristics, ... -
Ciprofloxacin-Ceftriaxone Combination Prophylaxis for Prostate Biopsy; Infective Complications
(2015)Aim: To present our clinical experience about infective complications due to ultrasound guided transrectal prostate biopsy under ciprofloxacin plus third-generation cephalosporin (Ceftriaxone) combination prophylaxis. ... -
Clinical Features of SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Patients Undergoing Solid-Organ Transplant: Baskent University Experience
(2023)Objectives: The clinical features and treatment approaches, outcomes, and mortality predictors of COVID-19 in solid-organ transplant recipients have not been well defined. This study investigated the clinical features of ... -
Culture-Positive Pulmonary Aspergillosis Infection: Clinical and Laboratory Features of Solid-Organ Transplant Recipient
(2017)Objectives: Aspergillosis is a common fungal infection among solid-organ transplant recipients. Even after awareness of this infection occurs, there are still gaps in nonculture diagnostic tests, which can delay treatment ... -
Effect of Platelet-Lymphocyte Ratio and Lactate Levels Obtained on Mortality with Sepsis and Septic Shock
(2018)Background: Sepsis is a potentially fatal condition with high treatment costs, and is especially common among the elderly population. The emergency management of septic patients has gained importance. Objective: Herein, ... -
Postoperative Effects of Intraoperative Hyperglycemia in Liver Transplant Patients
(2015)Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine the effects of intraoperative hyperglycemia on postoperative outcomes in orthotopic liver transplant recipients. Materials and Methods: After ethics committee approval ... -
Role of Serum Procalcitonin Levels in Solid-Organ Transplant Patients
(2016)Objectives: Systemic infection is among the common complications after solid-organ transplant and is associated with increased mortality and morbidity. Because it has prognostic significance, timely diagnosis and treatment ... -
Short-term Central Venous Catheter Complications in Patients with Sickle Cell Disease Who Undergo Apheresis
(2014)Patients with sickle cell disease (SCD) are prone to develop thrombosis and infection due to their inflammatory and immune deficiency state. These patients require red cell exchange therapy for treatment or prevention of ... -
Should We Remember Adrenal Insufficiency in Acute Gastroenteritis?
(2016)Introduction: Cortisol, which is released from the adrenal cortex, is a steroid hormone with vital functions. Its daily release is regulated by the hypothalamic-hypophyseal-adrenal axis. In healthy people, an adequate ... -
Spontaneous Corpus Cavernosum Abscess in a Healthy Man Using Long-Term Androgenic Anabolic Steroids
(2015)Abscess formation of the corpus cavernosum is very rare. Here, we report a case of long-term anabolic androgenic steroid (AAS) abuse that is suspected to have facilitated the development of a corpus cavernosum abscess in ... -
Tunnelled Central Venous Catheter-Related Problems in the Early Phase of Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation and Effects on Transplant Outcome
(2015)Objective: Haematopoietic stem cell recipients need central venous catheters (CVCs) for easy administration of intravenous fluid, medications, apheresis, or dialysis procedures. However, CVCs may lead to infectious or ... -
Utility of Mean Platelet Volume to Diagnose Pneumonia in Patients With Solid-Organ Transplant
(2018)Objectives: Despite improved success with solid-organ transplant procedures, recipients remain at risk for infections, including pneumonia, due to their immunosuppressive regimens. In solid-organ transplant patients, ... -
Wegener Granulomatosis Complicated by Brain Abscess Caused by Nocardia spp.
(2016)Wegener granulomatosis is a multisystemic disease associated with high mortality rate and characterized by necrotizing granulomatous vasculitis predominantly in the respiratory tract and kidneys. Presence of kidney failure ...