Objective: Thoracic trauma is a common cause of significant morbidity and mortality. This
study presents a series of thoracic trauma with the aim to assess epidemiologic features, …

Background Ophiolites, a special sequence of geologic rock units, are known sources of
naturally occurring asbestos. The aim of this study was to test whether the occurrence of …

OBJECTIVE: To determine the rate of pleural plaques and malignant mesothelioma and other
factors that affect people living close to ophiolites. METHODS: The study population was …

Purpose This study investigated the diagnostic accuracy of the serum biomarkers osteopontin
and mesothelin in discriminating mesothelioma patients from those with other, benign …

Cervicofacial emphysema and pneumomediastinum are rarely observed complications of
dental interventions. The complications are associated with the use of a high-speed air-turbine …

1 Clinic of Chest Diseases, Sivas Numune Training and Research Hospital, Sivas, Turkey, 2
Ahi Evren Chest Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Trabzon, Turkey, …

Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor (IMT) is a rare benign neoplasm. It is a challenging
disease because the symptoms and radiologic findings are diverse and nonspecific. Although …

… İsa Döngel. Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi, Göğüs Cerrahisi Anabilim Dalı,
32260 Çünür, Isparta, Türkiye. … Döngel ve ark. Palmar ve aksiller hiperhidroz tedavisinde iki …

Objective: Posterolateral thoracotomy is the most frequently used operation in thoracic surgery,
and may initiate an inflammatory process. We aimed to evaluate inflammatory response …

Background: This retrospective study aims to present our parenchyma-preserving and
minimally invasive operation experiences on giant pulmonary hydatid cysts. Methods: Nineteen …