Aims and Scope Eurasian Journal of Medicine (Eurasian J Med) is an international, scientific, open access periodical published by independent, unbiased, and triple-blinded peer-review principles. The journal is the official publication of Atatürk University School of Medicine and published triannually in February, June, and October. The publication language of the journal is English. The aim of the Eurasian Journal of Medicine is to publish original research papers of the highest scientific and clinical value in all medical fields. The Eurasian J Med also includes reviews, editorial short notes and letters to the editor that either as a comment related to recently published articles in our journal or as a case report. The target audience of the journal includes researchers, physicians and healthcare professionals who are interested or working in in all medical disciplines.

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Background:Lumbar disc herniations have been extensively studied in the literature. Asymmetric trunk muscle anatomy could affect the development of this entity which has never been quantitatively studied previously. The purpose of this manuscript was to analyze the operated sides of herniated lumbar disc.Materials and Methods:Data files of patients with lumbar disc herniation operated in author's hospital between January 2007 and March 2009 were analyzed.Results:In operated side analysis, discectomy side was 53% on the left side, 40% on the right side, the difference between two sides was statistically significant.Conclusion:The asymmetric distribution may be a significant factor in the development and surgical treatment of lumbar disc herniations.

PURPOSE:To investigated the effects of exposure to an 1800 MHz electromagnetic field (EMF) on bone development during the prenatal period in rats. METHODS:Pregnant rats in the experimental group were exposed to radiation for six, 12, and 24 hours daily for 20 days. No radiation was given to the pregnant rats in the control group. We distributed the newborn rats into four groups according to prenatal EMF exposure as follows: Group 1 was not exposed to EMF; groups 2, 3, and 4 were exposed to EMF for six, 12, and 24 hours a day, respectively. The rats were evaluated at the end of the 60th day following birth. RESULTS:Increasing the duration of EMF exposure during the prenatal period resulted in a significant reduction of resting cartilage levels and a significant increase in the number of apoptotic chondrocytes and myocytes. There was also a reduction in calcineurin activities in both bone and muscle tissues. We observed that the development of the femur, tibia, and ulna were negatively affected, especially with a daily EMF exposure of 24 hours. CONCLUSION:Bone and muscle tissue development was negatively affected due to prenatal exposure to 1800 MHz radiofrequency electromagnetic field.

Study DesignRetrospective.PurposeThis study investigated the possible association of persistent low back pain (LBP) with caesarean section (CS) under spinal anesthesia.Overview of LiteratureMany women suffer from LBP after CS, which is commonly performed under spinal anesthesia. However, this type of LBP is poorly understood, and there is poor consensus regarding increased risk after spinal anesthesia.MethodsWe examined two groups of patients who underwent cesarean delivery under spinal anesthesia. Group I included patients who presented to a neurosurgical clinic complaining of LBP for at least 6 months. Group II was a control group with patients without LBP. We analyzed clinical and sagittal angle parameters, including age, body mass index, parity, central sagittal angle of the sacrum (CSAS), and sacral slope (SS).ResultsFifty-three patients participated in this study: 23 (43.1%) in Group I and 30 (56.9%) in Group II. Non-parametric Mann–Whitney U-tests showed that age, parity, and CSAS significantly differed between the two groups at 6 months.ConclusionsAge, parity, and CSAS appear to be associated with increased risk for LBP after CS under spinal anesthesia. Future prospective studies on this subject may help validate our results.

A giant cell tumour of the tendon sheath (GCTTS) originates from the synovial cells of the tendon sheath. It has a slow clinical course and is one of the most common soft tissue tumours of the hand. Although less common, it may also be observed in the ankle, elbow, knee, wrist, spine, and fingers. The pathological nature of this disease is controversial. Some authors consider that it has a neoplastic nature, whereas other believe it is a non-neoplastic tumour. The underlying etiology is believed to include trauma, inflammation, metabolic diseases, and neoplasia. The most widely accepted pathogenic hypothesis is reactive or regenerative hyperplasia associated with an inflammatory process. The treatment of GCTTS is surgical excision. There is a high rate of recurrence of the tumour after excision. Many factors are considered as causing recurrence, including incomplete excision of the lesion, proximity to the distal interphalangeal joints, presence of degenerative joint disease, radiological erosion and increased mitotic activity. To prevent recurrence is complete surgical excision with removal of all satellite nodules if present [1][2][3]. We aimed to investigate the relation between GCTTS recurrence and the Ki-67 proliferation index. At the same time, we reviewed the literature and performed a retrospective analysis of clinicopathological findings of GCTTS. METHODSIn this retrospective study, we evaluated 35 patients diagnosed with GCTTS in the

Objective: Algan hemostatic agent (AHA) is a plant-based hemostatic agent produced in Turkey. Although, there is a great improvement in the hemostatic technologies, more effective hemostatic products are required to be produced. The aim of this study was to demonstrate the efficacy of AHA in a partial splenectomy model in rats. In addition, in this model, postoperative abdominal adhesion was evaluated. Materials and Methods: In this study 5-7 weeks old 64 rats were used. Rats were randomly divided into 8 groups, each consisting of eight rats (4 groups heparinized and 4 groups nonheparinized). Experimental splenectomy was performed and the gauze impregnated with saline was applied to the control group for the hemorrhage control, the gauze impregnated with liquid AHA, gel and powder form of AHA, was applied to the experimental groups. Results: The time to reach complete homeostasis was significantly shorter in all AHA groups compared to the control group. The powder and the gel forms of AHA stopped the bleeding in heparinized and non-heparinized groups in 1 second. The AHA fluid (sponge) form stopped the bleeding in the first application in the control group less than 10 seconds and the second time application was not necessary. The bleeding was able to be controlled in the heparinized control group (saline impregnated sponge) by 55 seconds and in the non-heparinized control group by 38 seconds. Conclusion: This study showed that AHA is a highly effective hemostatic agent, which would be beneficial in controlling hemorrhage.