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    Abdominal wall endometriosis: a case series and review of the literature
    (Old City Publishing Inc, 2016) Basaranoglu, Serdar; Agacayak, Elif; Deregozu, Aysegul; Yilmaz, Deniz; Acet, Mustafa; Tunc, Senem Yaman; Evsen, Mehmet Siddik
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    Assessment of oxidative stress markers in cord blood of newborns to patients with oxytocin-induced labor
    (Wiley, 2017) Karacor, Talip; Sak, Sibel; Basaranoglu, Serdar; Peker, Nurullah; Agacayak, Elif; Sak, Muhammet Erdal; Turgut, Abdulkadir
    Aim: We aimed to measure the extent of oxidative stress experienced during labor by the neonates of pregnant women undergoing induced or spontaneous birth and to compare the effects of induced labor on fetalwell-being. Methods: Sixty-four healthy pregnant women referring to the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Dicle University Medical Faculty between October 2010 and May 2011 were included in this comparative study. Pregnant women undergoing induced labor by oxytocin were group 1 and those without labor induction were group 2. Post-partum Apgar score was calculated at 1 and 5 min and measurements of weight and height of the neonateswere carried out. After the fetal cordwas clamped, 5 cm(3) blood was drawn into a plain tube without anticoagulant. The samples were centrifuged at 5000 r.p.m. for 5 min. Separated sera were transferred to Eppendorf tubes and were stored at -80 C degrees until the analysis time. Results: The complete blood counts and biochemistry results indicated that there were no statistically significant differences in regards to diseases between the two groups. Nitric oxide and asymmetrical dimethylarginine values of the two groups were not significantly different; however, there were statistically significant differences in the malondialdehyde, paraoxonase, total antioxidative status, and total oxidative status values of the two groups (respectively, P = 0.005, P = 0.006, P = 0.008, and P = 0.007). Conclusion: We observed that oxytocin-induced labor increases stress markers but does not affect Apgar scores. Oxidative stress in pregnant women may trigger antioxidative mechanisms. Prospective studies in larger cohorts are needed to better understand the impact of oxytocin-induced labor on pregnant women and neonates.
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    Continuous amnioinfusion via an epidural catheter following spontaneous membrane rupture: A case report
    (Galenos Yayincilik, 2013) Turgut, Abdulkadir; Katar, Selahattin; Sak, Muhammet Erdal; Turgut, Fethiye Gulden; Sahin, Alparslan; Basaranoglu, Serdar; Yalinkaya, Ahmet
    Preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM) is seen in 3% of all pregnancies, and is a frequent cause of preterm birth, neonatal mortality and morbidity. The most important complications are maternal and foetal infection, prematurity, umbilical cord compression, hypoxia or asphyxia due to cord prolapse, pulmonary hypoplasia and extremity deformities. The basic approach to PPROM therapy aims to prevent premature birth and the development of foetal distress, and decrease the risk of maternal and foetal infection, and amniotic fluid loss. In compliance with these objectives, alternatives of PPROM therapy demonstrate a wide spectrum, including watchful waiting, amniopatch application, recurrent amnioinfusions and emergency birth. However, repeated amnioinfusions in cases of fluid loss, especially within 6 hours of therapy, provides only minimal benefit. In this case presentation, we attempted to describe a different and cost-effective continuous amnioinfusion technique performed to confer survival benefit for an immature anhydramniotic foetus affected by PPROM at the border of viability.
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    Effects of the treatment modalities in Bartholin's abscess
    (Edizioni Minerva Medica, 2016) Basaranoglu, Serdar; Agacayak, Elif; Deregozu, Ayseguel; Karakose, Yueksel; Acet, Mustafa; Koyuncu, Diler; Gumus, Ilknur I.
    BACKGROUND: Bartholin's abscess is a gynecological pathology commonly observed in the reproductive period. The etiology attributes this pathology to a wide range of factors. Even though there is more than one treatment option, there has yet to emerge a consensus regarding the ideal method. The present study aims to present patients operated on due to the presence of Bartholin's abscess. METHODS: The data pertaining to 15 patients that had applied to our clinic with various complaints and had been subject to silver nitrate treatment upon the diagnosis of Bartholin's abscess (group 1) and to 21 patients that had been subject to surgical excision after the same diagnosis (group 2) were reviewed retrospectively. The review was followed by the recording of age, gravidity, parity, presenting symptoms, mass sizes and locations, operative durations, and observed complications of the patients. The data thus compiled were evaluated through statistical analyses. RESULTS: In the specified timeframe, 36 patients were observed to have been operated upon, 15 patients to have been subject to silver nitrate treatment (group 1) and 21 patients to have been subject to surgical excision (group 2). all operated patients were in the reproductive period. Mass locations tended to be in the right side in both groups (93.3% and 90.5%). No statistically significant difference was observed between the operated groups in mass sizes (P=0.892). The operative durations were significantly shorter among patients in Group 1 (P=0.001). Any increase in mass size and operative duration was observed to increase the risk of complications. CONCLUSIONS: increased mass size and extended operative duration are the two most important risk factors in the emergence of complications. it should be kept in mind that an effective course of treatment can be secured with minimum side effects through the performance of the operation in the shortest duration possible and with the use of suitable techniques. We are of the opinion that appropriate results can be achieved upon the consideration of minimally invasive treatment modalities in all aspects.
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    Evaluation of obstetrical patients with disseminated intravascular coagulopathy - tertiary center experience
    (Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2016) Basaranoglu, Serdar; Evsen, Mehmet Siddik; Agacayak, Elif; Tunc, Senem Yaman; Yilmaz, Zulfikar; Yildirim, Yasar; Deregozu, AvSequi
    Objective: The purpose of the present study is twofold: (a) to investigate the etiology of disseminated intravascular coagulopathy (DIC) caused by obstetrical conditions and (b) to present parameters that can be used in predicting DIC-related mortality in obstetrical patients. Material and method: Obstetrical patients who had a delivery at or were referred (after delivery) to Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic of Dicle University between July 2006 and December 2013 were retrospectively analyzed in this study. Those patients diagnosed with DIC were included in the study. Results: Fifty-six obstetrical patients carrying the diagnosis of DIC were included in this study. The overall mortality rate was 25% among these patients. More specifically, the mortality rate was 10.7% among patients with a DIC score <= 5 and 40.7% among those with a DIC score >5. Multiple logistic regression analysis resulted in the finding that international normalized ratio (INR) and urea were among those factors affecting mortality in obstetrical DIC [OR: 8.44 (CI: 1.9-36.8), OR: 1.05 (CI: 1.0-1.1), respectively]. Conclusion: DIC is a syndrome that might be caused by obstetrical conditions. It is associated with high mortality and morbidity rates. In obstetrical DIC, urea is the most important factor affecting mortality. In addition, we are of the opinion that DIC score might guide mortality predictions as a determinant of prognosis.
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    Evaluation of postoperative sexual function in patients after trans-obturator-tape operation
    (Aves Press Ltd, 2016) Agacayak, Elif; Basaranoglu, Serdar; Yavuz, Mustafa; Tunc, Senem Yaman; Sak, Sibel; Turgut, Abdulkadir; Deregozu, Aysegul
    Introduction: In this study, we aimed to evaluate postoperative sexual function of patients, who had undergone colporraphy anterior and transobturator tape operation due to cystocele and stress urinary incontinence. Materials and Methods: In our study, 52 patients with cystocele and stress urinary incontinence that were admitted to Dicle University, School of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics arid Gynecology between January 2009 and January 2014, were included in the study. Patients with previous hysterectomy, patients who had rectocele repair during operation, patients in menopause were excluded from the study. Patients completed the Pelvic Organ Prolapse Urinary Incontinence Sexual Questionnaire-12 before and after under going surgery. Results: Mean age of the patients in our study was 42.04 +/- 7.50, average body mass index of the patients was 30.1 +/- 3.7 kg/m(2). Average follow-up time was 31.5 +/- 11.3 months. 22 (42.3%) patients did not completely recovery the postoperative complaints. 2 (3.8%) patients had increased postoperative complaints. The positive correlation between postoperative complaints with dyspareunia was observed (r= 0.355 **p: 0.010). 5 (9.6%) patients developed postoperative complications. These complications, urinary comfortable inability in 2 (%3.8) patients, mesh erosion in 1(%1.9) patient, developed de novo urinary incontinence in 2 (%1.9) patients. The total result according to Pelvic Organ Prolapse Urinary Incontinence Sexual Questionnaire-12 was observed significant improvement in sexual function (p= 0.000). Conclusion: Urinary incontinence negatively affects the sexual life of women. We observed improvement in sexual function of women that had went transobturator tape operation for urinary incontinence.
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    Evaluation of predisposing factors, diagnostic and treatment methods in patients with translocation of intrauterine devices
    (Wiley, 2015) Agacayak, Elif; Tunc, Senem Yaman; Icen, Mehmet Sait; Oguz, Abdullah; Ozler, Ali; Turgut, Abdulkadr; Basaranoglu, Serdar
    AimThe purpose of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic methods, predisposing risk factors and surgical treatment options in patients with translocation of intrauterine devices (IUD). Material and MethodsDiagnosis, predisposing factors and treatment of 34 patients with translocation of IUD was evaluated in this retrospective study. ResultsComplaints of pain during insertion and history of cesarean section were present in 70.5% and 58.8% of patients, respectively. IUD-related complications were detected in 52.8% of patients. Transvaginal ultrasonography was used to detect translocation of IUD in 55.8% of cases. Laparoscopy was performed in 55.8% of patients. ConclusionThere were high rates of history of cesarean section, insertion in the puerperal period and insertion by midwives in patients with translocated IUD. These may be predisposing factors for IUD translocation. The clinician who inserts the IUD should be experienced in this area and obtain sufficient information from the pelvic examination prior to insertion of the device. Gynecological examination should be conducted for a proper diagnosis of translocation of IUD. In the event that the IUD string is not visible in the gynecological examination, transvaginal ultrasonography should be performed. If the IUD is still not visible, then abdominal radiography should be performed. As soon as diagnosis of translocation of IUD has been established, surgical treatment should be planned. First treatment of choice should be laparoscopy.
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    THE FREQUENCY AND THE TYPE OF DIFFERENT ETIOLOGICAL FACTORS IN PRIMARY AMENORRHEA
    (Carbone Editore, 2014) Agacayak, Elif; Icen, Mehmet Sait; Tunc, Senem Yaman; Evsen, M. Siddik; Kalkanli, Sevgi; Basaranoglu, Serdar
    Aim: Primary anzenorrhea (PA) is defined as the absence of menarche by the age of 14 without the development of secondary sexual characteristics or lack of menstruation by the age of 16 despite the existence of normal growth with the appearance of secondary sexual characteristics. We carried out a retrospective study, with the purpose of establishing the frequency and the type of different etiological factors among patients with primary amenorrhea. Material and method: A total of 108 subjects, age ranged from 14 to 33 years were included in the study. A complete physical examination, blood tests for hormonal profile, pelvic ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging were performed to all patients. Besides, genotypic evaluations were also performed for the patients who got the indication. Results: Out of the 108 patients presenting with primary amenorrhea, 40 (37,0%) had gonadal dysgenesis, 25 (23,1%) had Mullerian agenesis and 14 (12,9%) patients had hypogonadotropic hypogonadism. The genotypic evaluation revealed that 77.5 % (n=31) of cases had normal chromosome composition whereas 22.5% (n=9) had chromosomal abnormalities. Conclusion: In conclusion, we have determined the 3 most common causes of primary amenorrhea are ovarian dysgenesis, Mullerian agenesis and hypogonadotropic hypogonadism; this data is compatible with the literature. Abnormalities in chromosomal analysis were determined in 22,5% of patients, which is also compatible with the literature. Determining etiology, in this large range of diseases may be confusing in clinical practice. During evaluation of patients with primary amenorrhea; these results should be kept in mind in order to establish an algorithm.
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    Intrauterine pregnancies conceived in the presence of intrauterine devices (IUD): a single center experience
    (E-Century Publishing Corp, 2018) Karacor, Talip; Basaranoglu, Serdar; Peker, Nurullah; Guler, Oguz; Aydin, Edip; Deregozu, Aysegul; Gul, Talip
    Aim: This study aims to investigate the clinical and perinatal outcomes of pregnancies occurring in the presence of an intrauterine device (IUD). Material and Method: A total of 132 women diagnosed as having pregnancies complicated by IUDs in situ with visible strings were retrospectively examined during a period of six years. Twenty-nine women who chose to keep their IUDs in situ during pregnancy were included in Group 1 whereas 103 women who had their IUDs removed during pregnancy were included in Group 2. Results: Age, parity, frequency of IUD insertion at a maternity hospital and frequency of IUDs located within the uterine corpus were significantly higher in women who retained their IUDs compared to women who had their IUDs removed (p=0.02, p=0.04, p=0.02 and p=0.01, respectively). Although women who retained their IUDs had a significantly higher frequency of perinatal complications, they had a higher gestational week at delivery as well as higher Apgar scores at both 1 and 5 minutes (p=0.01, p=0.02 and p=0.02, respectively). Gestational age at preterm delivery was significantly lower in women who retained their IUDs during pregnancy (31.4 +/- 6 weeks vs. 33.0 +/- 4 weeks, p=0.01). Conclusion: Although removing IUDs with visible strings during pregnancy may increase the abortion risk, retaining them is also associated with adverse perinatal outcomes such as preterm premature rupture of membranes and preterm delivery. If an IUD located within the uterine cavity is retained during pregnancy, it may act as a filter allowing pregnancies to reach term.
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    Long term outcomes of radical and conservative surgery for late diagnosed tubal pregnancies
    (Studio K, 2012) Ozler, Ali; Turgut, Abdulkadir; Evsen, Siddik Mehmet; Sak, Erdal Muhammet; Soydinc, Ender Hatice; Basaranoglu, Serdar; Celik, Yusuf
    Objective: To investigate long-term postoperative outcomes of conservative and radical surgery in ectopic tubal pregnancies, and evaluate the results of these techniques. Methods: A total of 145 patients that operated for tubal pregnancy between January 2006 and January 2009 were reviewed. Data on patient age, reproductive and surgical history history of ectopic pregnancies, serum hCG levels at the time of diagnosis and intraoperative observation were retrospectively obtained from hospital records. Telephone interviews were used to obtain information about exact postoperative time interval in which the patients were trying to get pregnant, and the time when they spontaneously became pregnant. Results: There was no significant difference in cumulative spontaneous intrauterine pregnancy rate for a 2-year of conception period subsequent to conservative (64.3%) and radical (58.3%) surgery (p=0.636). During the same time interval, the rates of development of ectopic pregnancy for the conservative and radical surgery groups were 17.9% and 4.2%, respectively (p= 0.093), The patients who developed ectopic pregnancy after conservative surgery had significantly higher levels of serum hCG levels (7413 +/- 3155 IU/L) compared with those of patients who not-developed ectopic pregnancy (3436 +/- 2668 IU/L) (p=0.007). Conclusion: In late-diagnosed cases with higher serum hCG levels, conservative treatment should not be the first choice. Indeed, our results suggested that the cumulative pregnancy rates are not significantly higher, and the risk of ectopic pregnancy recurrence may be increased with conservative surgery in late tubal pregnancies.
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    Multiple repeat caesarean deliveries: do they increase maternal and neonatal morbidity?
    (Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2017) Tunc, Senem Yaman; Agacayak, Elif; Sak, Sibel; Basaranoglu, Serdar; Goruk, Neval Yaman; Turgut, Abdulkadir; Tay, Hayrettin
    Objective: The aim of the present study is to evaluate the effects of the increased number of caesarean deliveries (CDs) in cases of multiple repeat caesarean deliveries (MRCDs) on maternal and neonatal morbidity. Methods: MRCDs admitted to our hospital between January 2013 and September 2014 were analysed retrospectively. A total number of 1133 women were included in the study and were divided into 4 groups. Group 1: second CDs (n=329); Group 2: third CDs (n=225); Group 3: fourth CDs (n=447); Group 4: fifth CDs (n=132). The clinical, demographic, intraoperative and postoperative data of the patients were registered upon the review of patient files. Results: The differences among the groups were found to be statistically significant in terms of mean maternal age, gravida, APGAR (Activity, Pulse, Grimace, Appearance, Respiration) scores, hospital stay and operation time. In addition, the difference was also statistically significant for severe adhesion, bladder injury and premature birth. No statistically significant difference was observed among the groups with respect to placenta previa, placenta accreta, caesarean hysterectomy, uterine scar rupture. Conclusions: According to our findings, MRCDs seem to increasing the maternal and neonatal morbidity even though they are not life-threatening.
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    Oxidant/antioxidant status, paraoxonase activity, and lipid profile in plasma of ovariectomized rats under the influence of estrogen, estrogen combined with progesterone, and genistein
    (Dove Medical Press Ltd, 2015) Agacayak, Elif; Basaranoglu, Serdar; Tunc, Senem Yaman; Icen, Mehmet Sait; Findik, Fatih Mehmet; Kaplan, Ibrahim; Evliyaoglu, Osman
    Introduction: The aim of this study was to investigate whether estradiol (E2), E2 combined with progesterone (Prog) (E2/Prog), and genistein (Gen) treatment had antioxidative and anti-hyperlipidemic effects in the plasma of ovariectomized (OVX) rats. Materials and methods: Adult female Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into five groups. Rats in all groups, except for those in a sham group, underwent bilateral ovariectomy under general anesthesia. The groups were as follows: sham group; control OVX group; group treated with estrogen (0.014 mg/kg 17-beta E2); group treated with a combination of E2 and Prog (0.014 mg/kg 17-beta E2 plus 0.028 mg/kg drospirenone), and group treated with Gen (10 mg/kg/day). Plasma of rats of each treatment group was analyzed to determine the total antioxidant status, total oxidant status, paraoxonase activity, lipid profile, high-density lipoprotein (HDL-chol), low-density lipoprotein (LDL-chol), total cholesterol (Total-C), triacylglycerols, lipoprotein (a), and oxidative stress index. Results: Plasma Total-C levels and body weight increased in all the OVX groups compared with the sham group (P < 0.005). The group treated with E2 had significantly elevated total oxidant status, oxidative stress index, LDL-chol, and Total-C compared with the control group (P < 0.005). Gen treatment might lead to lower LDL-chol and Total-C levels compared with E2 treatment. Conclusions: Gen treatment might be preferred to E2 treatment for treatment of menopausal symptoms in patients at risk for cardiovascular diseases. However, considering the small sample size of this study, larger studies are needed in this area.
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    Protective Effect of L-Glutamine as an Antioxidant Against the Toxic Effects of the Pesticide Deltamethrin in the Rat Ovary
    (Sci Printers & Publ Inc, 2016) Agacayak, Elif; Tunc, Senem Yaman; Goruk, Neval Yaman; Ekinci, Aysun; Basaranoglu, Serdar; Ekinci, Cenap; Deveci, Engin
    OBJECTIVE: To investigate the potential protective effect of L-glutamine as an antioxidant against the toxic effects of the pesticide deltamethrin (DLM) by examining biochemical and histopathological parameters in the rat ovary. STUDY DESIGN: The rats included in this study were divided into 4 groups (n= 10) as follows: Group I, controls (distilled water, 10 mL/kg, p.o.); Group II, Lglutamine (1.5 g/kg, p.o.); Group III, DLM ( 35 mg/kg, p.o.); and Group IV, DLM (35 mg/kg, p.o.)+ Lglutamine (1.5 g/kg, p. o.). Biochemical measurements were taken and apoptotic changes were determined in ovarian tissue. Immunohistochemical expression of proliferating cell nuclear antigen and CD34 were assessed. RESULTS: Histopathological examination revealed germinal epithelial thinning and degeneration in antral follicles as well as apoptotic changes in the DLM group. The same examination showed significantly elevated estradiol (E2) levels and decreased total oxidant status levels in the DLM+ L-glutamine group as compared to the control group ( p= 0.047 and p= 0.048, respectively). Bivariate analysis resulted in the observation that E2 levels correlated negatively with follicular degeneration and vascular hemorrhage (r=-0.471* [ p= 0.036] and r=-0.482* [ p= 0.031], respectively) as well as with CD34 expression in pre-antral and antral follicles (r=0.537** [ p= 0.005]). CONCLUSION: L-glutamine as an antioxidant might alleviate the toxic effect of the pesticide DLM. (Anal Quant Cytopathol Histpathol 2016; 38: 331-342)
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    Role of inflammation and oxidative stress in the etiology of primary ovarian insufficiency
    (Galenos Yayincilik, 2016) Agacayak, Elif; Goruk, Neval Yaman; Kusen, Hakan; Tunc, Senem Yaman; Basaranoglu, Serdar; Icen, Mehmet Sait; Yildizbakan, Ahmet
    Objective: The aim of this study was to elucidate the etiology and treatment of primary ovarian insufficiency, which is of unknown cause in 95% of the cases. Materials and Methods: Thirty patients aged 18-40 years who presented to Dicle University Faculty of Medicine Clinic of Obstetrics and Gynecology between June 2012 and January 2014 and were diagnosed as having primary ovarian insufficiency based on their clinical and endocrinologic data, and 30 healthy controls were included in this study. Results: No significant differences were found between patients with primary ovarian insufficiency and control subjects in demographic data and lipid profile levels, thyroid-stimulating hormone, prolactin, and glucose. However, the neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio and levels of follicle-stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone, total antioxidant status, total oxidant status, and oxidative stress index were significantly higher in patients with primary ovarian insufficiency than in control subjects. In the correlation analysis, follicle-stimulating hormone exhibited a positive correlation with total oxidant status, oxidative stress index, and the neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio (r=0.573** p < 0.001, r=0.584** p < 0.001, r=0.541 p < 0.001, respectively) and correlated negatively with total antioxidant status (r=-0.437** p < 0.001). Conclusion: The neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio, total oxidant status, and oxidative stress index levels are elevated in primary ovarian insufficiency. Therefore, anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory treatment might be administered to patients in the early stage of primary ovarian insufficiency. However, larger studies are needed to clarify whether these elevated levels are a cause or a consequence of primary ovarian insufficiency.
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    The role of vitamin B1-B2 and plasma lipid profile in intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy
    (Walter De Gruyter Gmbh, 2017) Basaranoglu, Serdar; Agacayak, Elif; Ucmak, Feyzullah; Tunc, Senem Yaman; Deregozu, Aysegul; Akkurt, Zeynep Meltem; Peker, Nurullah
    Aim: The present study aimed to determine the levels of total cholesterol, triglycerides (TG), low-density lipoproteins (LDL), high-density lipoproteins (HDL), and vitamins B1 and B2 in intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) patients, and to evaluate if these were involved in the pathophysiology of the disease. Methods: The prospective randomized study included 35 pregnant patients who were admitted to the Gynecology and Obstetrics Polyclinic, Faculty of Medicine at Dicle University and who were diagnosed with ICP (Group 1), and 40 healthy pregnant women who were admitted in the same period and who had no systemic diseases that might complicate the pregnancy during the pregnancy follow-up (Group 2). Serum lipid levels and vitamins B1 and B2 were determined and compared, and statistical comparisons of the groups were made. Results: There was no difference between the TG levels of the two groups (P=0.631). Total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, and vitamin B1 and B2 levels were higher in Group 1 than in Group 2 (P=0.001, P=0.001, P=0.001, P=0.001, and P=0.032, respectively). Conclusions: Increased levels of vitamins B1 and B2 may indicate a need for increased energy metabolism at the fetus. So we believe that new studies are required, which will be supported by the placental analyses of the pyruvate and lactate levels in maternal blood at delivery and fetal cord blood in order to develop a better understanding on the fetal effects of energy metabolism.
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    Which parameters may influence the duration of hospitalization after vaginal hysterectomy?
    (Galenos Yayincilik, 2013) Turgut, Abdulkadir; Soydinc, Hatice Ender; Evsen, Mehmet Siddik; Basaranoglu, Serdar; Yalinkaya, Ahmet
    Objective: To estimate the variables that may affect the duration of hospitalization after vaginal hysterectomy. Material and Methods: An 11-year retrospective analysis was performed on data derived from 197 patients who underwent vaginal hysterectomy due to non-malignant pathology at a tertiary care center between January 2000 to November 2011. Results: The average age of the patients in our series was 60.9 +/- 11.1 with a duration of hospitalization of 11.6 +/- 6.1 days after vaginal hysterectomy. The grouping variables consisted of age, number of pregnancies, abortions, parities and the presence of intra or postoperative complications. Advanced age (>60), increased number of pregnancies (>5) and parities (>5) and occurrence of intra or postoperative complications were found to be correlated with the duration of hospitalization after vaginal hysterectomy. Categorical variables were analyzed by Pearson's chi square or the Fisher exact test. The Mann Whitney U test was used to compare groups, while the correlation of variables was assessed with the Spearman Correlation Analysis. Conclusion: Vaginal hysterectomy is a safe and effective procedure. Advanced age, increased number of pregnancies and parities and occurrence of intra or postoperative complications may prolong the duration of hospitalization after surgery. Increased experience, careful surgical technique and adherence to aseptic principles may improve the cost-effectivity and decrease the duration of hospitalization.