Objective. To study the clinical, laboratory, and treatment features observed in pediatric
patients with tuberculous meningitis in Turkey. Study Design. Retrospective case review study. …

Background Scorpion sting envenomation is a life-threatening emergency and a common
public health problem in many regions of the world, particularly in children. Children are at …

MATERIALS AND METHODS The current study a retrospective investigation of electrocution
deaths in Diyarbakir. Deaths due to lightening were not included into the study. Data were …

Falls from high places, such as from a building, are frequently encountered in suicides, in
some accidents, and sometimes in homicides. In this study, we evaluated the demographic …

Background/Purpose: Purulent pericarditis is a rapidly fatal disease if left untreated. This article
describes our experience with diagnosis and management of 18 patients seen over a 10-…

BACKGROUND: Recent observations suggest the presence of an interaction between leptin
and the inflammatory system; however, there is no adequate knowledge about the role of …

MATERIALS AND METHODS Between 1993 and 2002 we treated 7 patients with TB of the
metacarpals and phalanges of the hand (Table 1). Diagnosis was based on the clinical …

Abdominal tuberculosis (TB) is a rare manifestation, which can be overlooked on long‐lasting
and non‐specific findings unless a high index of suspicion is maintained. The purpose of …

The relationship between inflammation, oxidant stress and cardiovascular damage in
children with chronic renal failure (CRF) has not previously been investigated. The aim of this …

Background : Venomous snakebite is an emergency condition with high morbidity and mortality
in childhood. Nearly all venomous snakes in Turkey are members of the Viperidae family …