{"title":"Evaluation of the presence of sarcopenia and the relationship with disease activity in fibromyalgia.","authors":"Pınar Ö Başaran, Dilek E Büyükşireci","doi":"10.24875/CIRU.24000354","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24875/CIRU.24000354","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>The objective of this study was to investigate the presence of sarcopenia in fibromyalgia and whether there is any relationship between physical performance, disease activity, pain levels, and the existence of sarcopenia.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>Fifty female patients diagnosed with fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) based on the classification criteria of the 2016 American College of Rheumatology and 50 healthy controls were admitted. Disease activity was evaluated with the Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQ) and pain level was evaluated with the Numerical Rating Scale. Sarcopenia was screened by the SARC-F questionnaire and the presence of sarcopenia was evaluated according to ISarcoPRM criteria. Furthermore, right-hand grip strength was evaluated with a dynamometer. Ultrasound was used to measure the anterior thigh muscle thickness on the quadriceps femoris.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>SARF-C scores were significantly higher in patients with FMS (p < 0.001). The presence of sarcopenia was found as 20 (40%) in FMS patients and 6 (12%) in healthy controls (p < 0.001). Right-hand grip strength was significantly different in patients with FMS (p = 0.007). Right anterior thigh muscle thickness was similar in the two groups (p = 0.875). A positive correlation was observed between FIQ score and SARF-C score in FMS patients with sarcopenia (r = 0.708, p < 0.001).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Sarcopenia was thought of as a common problem in patients with FMS. Evaluating sarcopenia in patients with FMS could enhance the effectiveness of FMS treatment.</p>","PeriodicalId":93936,"journal":{"name":"Cirugia y cirujanos","volume":"93 2","pages":"190-196"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143813160","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sergio Sobrino-Cossío, Jorge Cossío-Aranda, Elymir S Galvis-García, Gualberto Mateos-Pérez, Óscar Teramoto-Matsubara, Jesús A González-Hermosillo, Juan C López Alvarenga, Mustafa Azizoglu, José M Remes-Troche
{"title":"Autonomic dysfunction in gastroesophageal reflux disease. The neurogastro-cardiac axis: friend or foe?","authors":"Sergio Sobrino-Cossío, Jorge Cossío-Aranda, Elymir S Galvis-García, Gualberto Mateos-Pérez, Óscar Teramoto-Matsubara, Jesús A González-Hermosillo, Juan C López Alvarenga, Mustafa Azizoglu, José M Remes-Troche","doi":"10.24875/CIRU.25000022","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24875/CIRU.25000022","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a complex and highly prevalent entity. Impaired gut-brain communication is associated with autonomic dysfunction. Modulation of the autonomic nervous system controls gastrointestinal functions. In GERD, a decrease in vagal tone (parasympathetic activity) and an increase in sympathetic activity with autonomic balance shifted towards the sympathetic system have been reported. Clinical questionnaires and non-invasive measurement of heart rate variability may be useful in patients with GERD to detect autonomic dysfunction. Restoration of parasympathetic system activity (mainly neuromodulation), with subsequent improvement of parasympathetic activity, will reduce the intensity of autonomic symptoms and GERD, improving quality of life.</p>","PeriodicalId":93936,"journal":{"name":"Cirugia y cirujanos","volume":"93 2","pages":"211-220"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143813157","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Kaiser model-based hazard vulnerability analysis in event risk assessment and emergency management of operating room in a hospital in China.","authors":"Jihong Li, Shuo Zhong","doi":"10.24875/CIRU.24000154","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24875/CIRU.24000154","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aimed to identify the high-risk events in the operating room so as to provide a decision-making basis for emergency management.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>The Kaiser model-based Hazard vulnerability analysis (HVA) was used to determine the risk matrix. The Delphi method was used to create the risk assessment form. The potential risk events were quantitatively evaluated. The relative risk percentages of the risk events were calculated to identify the top high-risk events.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A risk matrix containing 4 components (natural disasters; technological hazards; human hazards; and hazardous materials) was determined, and a risk assessment form was created using the Delphi method. The top three high-risk events are as follows: internal radiation exposure (41%), infectious disease outbreaks (38%), and internal fires (33%). The emergency management measures for high-risk events were developed.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The Kaiser model-based HVA in event risk assessment of operating room can effectively identify potential high-risk events, determine emergency priorities, and optimize resource allocation, thereby ensuring the quality and safety of surgical treatment.</p>","PeriodicalId":93936,"journal":{"name":"Cirugia y cirujanos","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142718090","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
José L Olvera-Gómez, Yamileth García-Rojas, María C Rojas-Sosa, Candy S Márquez-Ávila, María A Fierro-Evans
{"title":"[Hearing changes in pediatric cancer patients treated with cisplatin].","authors":"José L Olvera-Gómez, Yamileth García-Rojas, María C Rojas-Sosa, Candy S Márquez-Ávila, María A Fierro-Evans","doi":"10.24875/CIRU.23000356","DOIUrl":"10.24875/CIRU.23000356","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":93936,"journal":{"name":"Cirugia y cirujanos","volume":" ","pages":"166-176"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142718060","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hikmet Pehlevan-Özel, Tolga Dinç, Nermin D Okay, Mesut Tez
{"title":"The relationship between systemic inflammation response index and clinical and histopathological features in gastric cancer.","authors":"Hikmet Pehlevan-Özel, Tolga Dinç, Nermin D Okay, Mesut Tez","doi":"10.24875/CIRU.23000234","DOIUrl":"10.24875/CIRU.23000234","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>The systemic inflammation response index (SIRI) is a marker used to predict survival. The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between SIRI and clinicopathological features and survival.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>The relationship between clinicopathological characteristics and survey and SIRI was retrospectively investigated.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 178 patients were included in the study. Poor prognostic factors such as tumor size, t, T-stage, tumor-node-metastasis (TNM) stage, and CA19-9 level were found to have a statistically significant relationship with patients with high SIRI (p = 0.039, p = 0.001, p = 0.001 and p = 0.013, respectively). A high SIRI was found to be an independent and poor prognostic factor for 3-year and 5-year survival (p = 0.014 and p = 0.027, respectively).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>High SIRI was associated with a poor survival rate, as were advanced TNM stage, advanced T stage, larger tumor size, and elevated CA19-9 level; all these are poor prognostic markers for gastric cancer.</p>","PeriodicalId":93936,"journal":{"name":"Cirugia y cirujanos","volume":" ","pages":"158-165"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142718091","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Rodrigo A Gasque, Emilio G Quiñónez, Lourdes Mollard, José G Cervantes, Magalí Chahdi-Beltrame, Marcelo E Lenz-Virreira, Ichiro Suzuki, Francisco J Mattera
{"title":"[Hepatocellular carcinoma in a high-complexity public center in Argentina: epidemiological characteristics and therapeutic outcomes].","authors":"Rodrigo A Gasque, Emilio G Quiñónez, Lourdes Mollard, José G Cervantes, Magalí Chahdi-Beltrame, Marcelo E Lenz-Virreira, Ichiro Suzuki, Francisco J Mattera","doi":"10.24875/CIRU.24000137","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24875/CIRU.24000137","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the third leading cause of cancer-related mortality globally. In our region, there is a scarcity of studies addressing its epidemiology and treatment. The aim was to characterize a cohort of HCC patients in a high-complexity public center in Argentina over a span of 10 years.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>This study employed a retrospective observational and analytical cohort design. All patients aged 18 and above, diagnosed with HCC between January 2013 and December 2022 at Hospital El Cruce, were included.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The cohort comprised 380 patients, 75% being male, average age of 57 ± 10.14 years. Cirrhotic liver was evident in 94% of cases. Surgery was employed in 182 (138 hepatic transplants, 44 surgical resections), locoregional therapies in 121 (104 sole transarterial chemoembolization, and 17 in combination), and one radiofrequency ablation. Systemic treatment was administered to 34 patients, 17 of whom received it as monotherapy. Mortality within the series according to the Barcelona Clinic Liver Cancer (BCLC) staging: 0, 1/2 (50%); A, 92/220 (41.8%); B, 60/98 (61.2%); C, 21/23 (91.3%); D, 37/37 (100%).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>HCC emerges as a complex tumor with an unfavorable prognosis, underscoring the pivotal role of prevention and early detection in improving outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":93936,"journal":{"name":"Cirugia y cirujanos","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142717999","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Melih C Gül, Recep Çetin, İsmail Zihni, Girayhan Çelik, Mehmet Z Sabuncuoğlu, Salim Neşelioğlu, Özcan Erel
{"title":"A marker for acute cholecystitis severity: thiol-disulfide balance and ischemia-modified albumin.","authors":"Melih C Gül, Recep Çetin, İsmail Zihni, Girayhan Çelik, Mehmet Z Sabuncuoğlu, Salim Neşelioğlu, Özcan Erel","doi":"10.24875/CIRU.24000150","DOIUrl":"10.24875/CIRU.24000150","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>According to the Tokyo 2018 guidelines, white blood cells (WBCs) are the only markers used in the staging of acute cholecystitis. We aimed to investigate the role of thiol-disulfide and ischemia-modified albumin (IMA), which are used in the diagnosis of inflammatory diseases, in the diagnosis, and severity of acute cholecystitis.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A total of 108 patients hospitalized with acute cholecystitis and 42 healthy volunteers were included in the study. Plasma total thiol (TT), native thiol (NT), and disulfide levels were measured and IMA was calculated using disulfide/native, disulfide/total, and native/TT ratios.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Significant differences were found in both inflammatory and antioxidant markers, age, and symptom duration between disease stages (Stages I, II, and III) and control group (p < 0.001). Age and symptom duration were negatively correlated with antioxidant parameters (albumin, NT, and TT) (r = -0.321, p < 0.00). C-reactive protein and WBC correlated negatively with albumin and antioxidant parameters and positively with disulfide (r = 0.776, p < 0.001; r = 0.358, p < 0.001).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The oxidative stress markers in our study can be used to assist radiologic examinations in determining the severity of acute cholecystitis.</p>","PeriodicalId":93936,"journal":{"name":"Cirugia y cirujanos","volume":" ","pages":"59-67"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142683811","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Irem Durmuş, Şenay Göksu, Ahmet Akyol, Mehmet S Akdemir
{"title":"Volume status evaluation by IVC diameter and pleth variability index in spinal anesthesia.","authors":"Irem Durmuş, Şenay Göksu, Ahmet Akyol, Mehmet S Akdemir","doi":"10.24875/CIRU.23000090","DOIUrl":"10.24875/CIRU.23000090","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>We aimed to predict the risk of hypotension due to spinal anesthesia (HSA) by measuring the diameter and area of the inferior vena cava (IVC-D, IVC-A) through ultrasound and pleth variability index (PVI) in patients who underwent endovenous radiofrequency ablation under spinal anesthesia (SA).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This cross-sectional, observational, and prospective study was completed with 64 patients. Before SA, PVI IVC-D, and IVC-A were measured. Patients were divided into two groups as hypotension group (Group 1) and patients who did not developed hypotension after SA (Group 2). Shapiro-Wilk normality test and student's t-test were used for statistical analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The mean PVI of Group 1 was higher than Group 2, whereas the mean IVC-D and IVC-A in Group 2 was significantly higher than Group 1 (p = 0.000, p = 0.000, p = 0.001). Cutoff values for hypotension PVI > 15% and IVC-A ≤ 2.98 mm2 (p = 0.001, p < 0.05).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>PVI and IVC-D and IVC-A measurements are effective and reliable methods that should be used to predict the risk of developing HSA in patients who will undergo surgery under SA.</p>","PeriodicalId":93936,"journal":{"name":"Cirugia y cirujanos","volume":" ","pages":"68-75"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142683882","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Rehabilitation effect of manual lymphatic drainage on pain threshold and tolerance, tactile sensation, and strength.","authors":"Emine Cihan, Cansu Sahbaz Pirinççi","doi":"10.24875/CIRU.24000129","DOIUrl":"10.24875/CIRU.24000129","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study evaluates the acute therapeutic effect of manual lymphatic drainage (MLD).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Eighty-two individuals (164 upper limbs) participating in the study were divided into two groups: MLD and sham. Before and after treatment, measurements of pressure pain threshold (PPT), pain tolerance, muscle strength (using a hand dynamometer and pinchmeter), and two-point discrimination (2PD) with an esthesiometer were conducted.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Age, height, weight, body mass index, gender, and dominant extremity of the participants showed similar characteristics (p > 0.05). There was a difference hypothenar PPT (p = 0.038) and pain tolerance (p = 0.009), thenar PPT (p = 0.021) and pain tolerance (p = 0.001), mid-ulnar PPT (p = 0.028), biceps PPT (p < 0.001), pain tolerance (p < 0.001), and grip strength (p = 0.030) between the groups after the therapy. When comparison was made between the groups at baseline and after the treatment all were found to differ (p < 0.05).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>MLD reduced PPR, pain tolerance, hand grip, and pinch strength in young adults. However, in this population, the distance felt in 2PD evaluation with MLD decreased.</p>","PeriodicalId":93936,"journal":{"name":"Cirugia y cirujanos","volume":" ","pages":"181-189"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142683881","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Factors affect progressive sperm motility.","authors":"Süleyman Sagir, Adem Tunçekin","doi":"10.24875/CIRU.24000149","DOIUrl":"10.24875/CIRU.24000149","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>In this study, it was aimed to investigate the effects of age, body mass index, and diet factors on sperm parameters and developing a novel index (Artuklu Sperm Quality Index [ASQI]).</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>The study incorporated a total of 115 patients who sought medical attention due to infertility and underwent semen analysis (spermiogram). The ASQI score was developed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>About 73% reported eating three meals daily, while 62% consume fruits a few times a week. When considering grain consumption, 30% rarely do, mirroring the 25% who never do. Carbonated drinks are consumed a few times in 15 days by 39% of respondents. Salt consumption showed 47% taking very little, whereas 42% consume caffeine very minimally. Sausage/salami is minimally consumed by 44%, and 32% of participants reported never being exposed to air pollution. ASQI score ranges from 6 to 61 point. A lower score indicates good nutrition and quality of life, while a higher score suggests deteriorating nutrition and increasing unhealthy habits. Cronbach alfa value was noted as 0.72. A negative correlation was found between ASQI and sperm progressive motility (p < 0.001, r = -0.405).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This study revealed a clear negative correlation between the ASQI score, which signifies deteriorating nutrition and escalating unhealthy habits, and sperm progressive motility.</p>","PeriodicalId":93936,"journal":{"name":"Cirugia y cirujanos","volume":" ","pages":"47-53"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142678011","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}