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- MakaleYalnız künye2021DETERMINATION OF THE HONEY PRODUCTION AREAS WITHIN LAND USE TYPES: A CASE STUDY TERCAN, TURKEY
Cakir, Gunay
Forestry makes decisions based on one of the tactical planning applications for decades' years. Especially forested areas and rangeland provide very wide support to the world in terms of fresh air and food. In particular, World areas provide a wide range of support for living things in terms of naturalness and nutrition. Honey is not only a source of healing for humans but also the richness of the natural. Honey producing activities (beekeeping) was generally done in the open areas in and around the forest or rangeland. This study was carried out in Tercan Forest Planning Unit (FPU) in 2013 to determine the areas of beekeeping with the help of high-resolution aerial photographs. Placed hive areas for honey production had been identified in Tercan FPU. The distances of honey production areas and other areas to land use types were determined in GIS environment. Of these 95 beehive areas had found in Tercan Forest Planning Units. These hive areas were produced to buffer zone map that is respectively 0-500 m, 501-1000 m, 1001-1500 m and 1501-2000 m. Analysis to the distance of the hive areas with land use maps has been determined in GIS environment. The estimated amount of honey production has been tried to be rubbed over honey hive numbers. The location of honey casings is generally found in the land use classes, which are close to freshwater.
- MakaleAçık Erişim2021The impact of the Sports Science Students' Attitudes towards the Scientific Research Methods Course on their Critical Thinking Skills
Turkay, Hikmet
Background: Scientific research processes are of capital significance in defining problems from a critical perspective, identifying the variables, determining the relationships between these problem variables, and finding solutions to existing issues. Aim: Based on this direction, the current study aimed to examine the effects of sports science students' attitudes towards scientific research methods course on their critical thinking skills considering various variables. Methods: The study group, determined by a simple random sampling method, comprised 412 students with an average age of 21.92, studying in sports sciences. Attitude Scale Towards Scientific Research Course and Critical Thinking Skills Scale were used to scale students' scientific research and critical thinking skills. Results: The study determined that while there was no significant difference between the students according to the gender variable, there were differences according to the department and class variables. Conclusion: As a result, there is a positive relationship between students' attitudes towards scientific research methods and their critical thinking skills.
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İncele - MakaleYalnız künye2021THE EVALUATION OF SOME FACTORS AFFECTING THE QUALITY OF RAW MATERIALS IN MICRO-SCALED FOREST INDUSTRY ENTERPRISES
Komut, Osman
Forest industry enterprises that process round industrial wood are the biggest consumers of the forestry sector. In this study, micro-scale forest industry enterprises that process round industrial wood are investigated. Questionnaires based on face-to-face interviews were utilized as a data collection tool. The raw material storage areas of 48 enterprises, visited during the study, were subjected to direct observation and examination in terms of storage methods, conditions and damages in logs. The ratio of the enterprises participating in the total number of enterprises in the study area occurred as 64%. The relationships between the defined variables were analyzed with the Chi-square independence test. The analysis of variance was used to determine the relationship between independent variables. The results showed that raw material supply methods of enterprises differ, and they vary as the enterprise size grows. The annual average revenue was a variable that caused statically significant differentiation (p<0.05) in the raw material supply methods between enterprises. The results proved that the supply of raw materials with the stumpage sale method increased the risk of bark beetle damage in logs. Improper storage methods and conditions were identified as causes of significant blue discoloration damage in coniferous tree logs.
- MakaleAçık Erişim2021Investigation the Different Extraction Temperature Effect of Artvin Savsat Region Propolis PBS Extracts on Antioxidant Properties and Eryhrocyte Hemolysis Inhibition
Canbolat, Deniz; Turan, Ibrahim; Küpeli, Yunus Emre; Kilinç, Sedanur; Piliç, Sevim
Propolis, which has been used in traditional medicine for hundreds of years all over the world, is a resinous natural product with a complex content obtained by honey bees by mixing the buds of plants and pollen grains with enzymes they secrete. Propolis may have different contents due to the gathering region, plant source, bee variety and climate of the place where it is collected. Although there are many studies related to different regions, so far the propolis of the Savsat region in Artvin have not been studied yet. The aim of this study is to determine the antioxidant properties (determination of iron reducing power, 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging activity, total phenolic and total flavonoid content) of propolis extracts of Artvin Savsat region prepared with phosphate buffer salt solution (PBS) prepared at different temperatures (45 and 60 degrees C) and to determine the erythrocyte hemolysis inhibition properties of the extracts. Total phenolic (11.91 +/- 0.5-24.14 +/- 1.38 mg gallic acid equivalent to g propolis) and total flavonoid (1.79 +/- 0.03-2.13 +/- 0.07 mg quercetin equivalent to g propolis) content of PBS extracts, iron power determination (12.80 +/- 0.36-27.15 +/- 0.12 mg ascorbic acid equivalent to g propolis), 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrilhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging activity (%22.86 +/- 0.5-31.24 +/- 1.33) and erythrocyte hemolysis inhibition (%55.58 +/- 0.57-96.37 +/- 0.02) were determined using spectrophotometric methods. As a result of the experiments, it was determined that the extract with PBS obtained at a temperature of 60 degrees C was higher than the extract obtained at 45 degrees C, in terms of antioxidant properties and erythrocyte hemolysis inhibition ratio. Further studies are required to identify molecules that inhibit erythrocyte hemolysis in extracts and have antioxidant properties.
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İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2021A Research on The Relationship Between Social Media Disorder, Religiosity and Moral Disengagement In Adolescents
Hacikelesoglu, Hizir
Moral disengagement is a phenomenon that is at the centre of life in terms of being frequently referred to in social life. The fact that young people (as moral agents) are at the centre of criticism on moral issues makes it necessary to examine the areas in which young people are engaged and affected during this period. In this context, the present study aims to examine the relationship between social media addiction, religiosity and moral disengagement on a sample group of individuals aged 13-18. For this purpose, the research was designed according to the relational screening model, one of the quantitative research methods. The research data were collected through a sample group consisting of 415 people selected by the convenience sampling method. In the analysis of the obtained data, correlation and regression analyzes were performed by using SPSS 21. As a result of the research, there is a positive relationship between social media addiction and moral disengagement. On the other hand, a negative relationship was found between religiousness and moral disengagement. It has been determined that social media addiction and religiousness predict moral disengagement in opposite directions. In addition, it has been observed that religiosity is not a determining factor on social media addiction.
AtıfWoS5OpenAlex20TR Dizin15İncele - MakaleYalnız künye2021Scopus SJRQ3THE ROLE OF GENDER IN THE INVESTIGATION AT REGIONAL LEVEL FOR TURKEY
Çelik, Orkun; Erer, Elif
We aim to explore the role of gender in the government expenditure and unemployment nexus at regional level for Turkey. For this aim, we use the dataset covering the period 2004-2019 for 26 NUTS-2 regions in Turkey and employ a panel ARDL approach. The obtained empirical findings show that government expenditure and gross domestic product per capita provide overall, female, and male unemployment rates to diminish in the long term, which means the Keynesian approach is valid on the long term. Nevertheless, on the short term, government expenditure induces rises in the male and female unemployment rates. This result indicates the validation of the Abrams Curve Hypotesis in male and female unemployment rates on the short term. Also, inflation rate increases overall and male unemployment rate on the long term, but having significant and positive impact on only female unemployment rate on the short term. All these findings show that gender has a significant role in this nexus. The expected contribution of this study to literature is to investigate the impact of government expenditure on unemployment by gender at regional level for Turkey. We are of opinion that our empirical findings can guide policy makers in active plans fighting unemployment.
- MakaleAçık Erişim2021Financial Stress and Buffer Effects of Trust in Policies in Business Life During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Günay, Hamdi Furkan
This study aimed to investigate the determinants of financial stress experienced in working life during the COVID-19 pandemic process in Turkey, and also the role of the confidence placed for the government pandemic action policies in reducing financial stress. For this purpose, online survey data obtained from 414 employees were analyzed with multivariate statistical methods. As a result of the analysis, the significant effect of job insecurity and pay satisfaction on financial stress was determined. Although it was found that trust in the policies against pandemics was effective in reducing financial stress, a significant moderating effect of trust in policies was not found in the relationship of other factors with financial stress. It is recommended to prevent practices that may cause revenue and employment losses in businesses and closely monitor the steps taken to inhibit abuse in this area accordingly.
AtıfWoS2OpenAlex4TR Dizin1İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2021A Sociological Criticism of the Global Health Discourse: The Pandemic as a Metaphor of Contemporary Culture
Demir, Sertac Timur
This article argues that a clear correlation exists between disease and the prevailing social functioning. In this respect, every disease can be seen as a metaphor for the age and society in which it emerges. In other words, every period carries a form of disease that bears traces of the dominant lifestyle. This study approaches the epidemic as a kind of sociological projection in the context of studying modern culture and continues the discussion along the lines critically opened by Susan Sontag (2005). lust as Sontag examined disease as a metaphor, this article debates the discourses on masks, social distancing, and hygiene within the scope of COVID-19 along a specific sociological axis around the concepts of speed, control, information, hyper-medicalization, and death as the dominant indicators of contemporary culture. For this purpose, the study seeks answers to the following questions through the leading social theorists of the field such as Bauman, Baudrillard, Turner, Furedi and Chul-Han: How does the global epidemic and the current health discourse embodied in it appear within the sociological context? What thoughts and tendencies emerge when examining the pandemic portrait as a social metaphor? For example, what kind of relationship exists between hygiene and cultural fears; among distance, social isolation, and avoidance; and between masks and the superficial idea of death concealed behind quantification? Undoubtedly, the pandemic is a critical breaking point in the history of modern medicine and has forced not only global health practices but also many value judgments to both paradoxically be accepted and questioned.
AtıfOpenAlex1TR Dizin1İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2021The Effect of Religiosity on Hedonic Consumption and Wasteful Consumption Behavior
Avci, Ibrahim; Hacikelesoglu, Hizir
The present study aims to determine whether religiosity affects hedonic consumption behavior, which expresses pleasure-oriented consumption behavior, and wasteful consumption behavior, which expresses waste-oriented consumption behavior, and whether hedonic consumption behavior has an effect on wasteful consumption behavior. For this purpose, the convenience sampling method was chosen among the sampling methods, and the data was collected with the online questionnaire form. During the data collection process, 490 participants were reached, but as a result of the removal of incorrect questionnaires, the data of 481 participants were included in the analysis. In the analysis of the obtained data, frequency analysis, factor analysis, and Structural Equation Model analysis were performed by using SPSS 21 and AMOS 24 programs. As a result of the study, it was determined that religiosity has a negative effect on hedonic consumption behavior and wasteful consumption behavior, while hedonic consumption behavior has a positive effect on wasteful consumption.
AtıfWoS1OpenAlex6TR Dizin6İncele - MakaleYalnız künye2021Scopus SJRQ3Time interval between E and E′ waves can predict complicated clinical course in patients with acute pulmonary embolism
Acar, Emrah; Kilicgedik, Alev; Izci, Servet; Inanir, Mehmet; Yilmaz, Mehmet Fatih; Gokce, Mustafa; Izgi, Ibrahim Akin; Kirma, Cevat
Purpose Acute pulmonary embolism is a life-threatening cardiothoracic emergency leading to right ventricle systolic and diastolic dysfunction. In the present study, we investigated the right ventricle diastolic function and its predictive value in patients with acute pulmonary embolism. Material and methods Were prospectively recruited in this study 621 patients diagnosed with acute pulmonary embolism between December 2015 and June 2019. Among them, 173 were excluded, leaving 448 patients for follow-up. Transthoracic echocardiography was performed for the evaluation of the right ventricle systolic and diastolic indices. At 30-day follow-up, the patients were allocated either into the benign or in the complicated clinical course group. Results The group with complicated clinical course had higher value of pulmonary artery systolic pressure (PASP), right/left ventricle diameter ratio, E-wave velocity, E/A ratio, A ' wave velocity, E/E ' ratio, and time interval between E and E ' waves (P < .05), but lower values of tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion, A-wave velocity, isovolumetric relaxation time, deceleration time, E ', and E '/A ' (P < .05). Complicated clinical course was associated with shorter isovolumetric relaxation time (r = .564, P < .001), E/E ' (r = .495, P < .001), and TE-E ' (r = .596, P < .001). Receiver operator characteristic curve analysis showed that TE-E ' had the largest area under curve (TE-E ' 0.82, IVRT 0.77, E/E ' 0.72). A cut-off value of TE-E ' = 70 milliseconds had an 81.1% sensitivity and 71.4% specificity for the prediction of the complicated clinical course. Conclusion The assessment of the right ventricle diastolic function could predict the complicated clinical course in patients with acute pulmonary embolism.
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İncele - MakaleYalnız künye2021Scopus SJRQ1Rationally decreasing the number of drugs seems to be a useful therapeutic approach in older adults: 6-month follow-up study
Idil, Eral; Aydin, Ali Ekrem; Bulut, Esra Ates; Isik, Ahmet Turan
Aims: Older adults are at risk for polypharmacy, which has multidimensional safety, clinical and economic implications. Therefore, the optimization of drug therapy is one of the critical components of geriatrics clinical practice. This study is aimed to investigate the effect of drug rationalization on comprehensive geriatric assessment(CGA) parameters. Materials and Methods: The study was a retrospective and longitudinal study examining the effect of change in drug number on functionality and physical performance. A total of 515 patients were included in the study. Detailed medication history, laboratory findings, CGA parameters were recorded in the first admission. Polypharmacy was accepted as concurrent usage of five or more drugs. Medications of each patient were reviewed with the guidance of CGA and Beers Criteria. Results: The mean age of patients was 74.13 +/- 7.29 years, and 68.7% were female. The baseline mean number of drugs was 5.11 +/- 3.34. The polypharmacy group(269 patients) had a higher rate of geriatric syndromes and lower CGA scores in the first admission. After optimization of medications, the mean drug number decreased to 4.76 +/- 2.72. Depression, mobility and nutritional scores improved at the end of six months in the patients whose total number of drugs decreased, while global cognition, activities of daily living scores, and gait speed were preserved. Increasing the number of drugs was associated with lower mobility and functionality. Conclusion: Drug rationalization guided with CGA improves the nutritional, physical, and psychosocial status of geriatric patients. Thus, medication reviews have key importance in the management of older patients.
AtıfWoS17OpenAlex19İncele - MakaleYalnız künye2021Scopus SJRQ2Osteoclastic activity in chronic otitis media with cholesteatoma-related bone destruction
Özgur, A.; Yemis, T.; Basbulut, E.; Turgut, N. F.; Özdemir, D.; Akgul, G.; Mehel, D. M.; Celebi, M.
Background Cholesteatoma-related bone destruction is the cause of many complications due to chronic otitis media. This study aimed to evaluate osteoclastic activity in cholesteatoma-related bone destruction using tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase 5b, an enzyme specific to osteoclastic activity. Method Seventy-two patients diagnosed with chronic otitis media were included in this study and were divided into two groups: with and without bone destruction. The blood serum and tissue tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase 5b levels from both groups were compared. Results There were no significant differences in the level of serum enzymes between both groups. However, in tissue samples, tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase 5b levels were significantly lower in the bone destruction group than the group without bone destruction. Conclusion This study determined that the level of tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase 5b, a specific enzyme for osteoclastic activity in cholesteatoma-related bone destruction, is locally decreased. This data suggests that osteoclastic activity may decrease in cholesteatoma-related bone destruction. However, further experimental and clinical studies are required to clarify this highly complex mechanism.
AtıfWoS4OpenAlex4İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2021Variation of Bioactivities and Phytochemical Compositions of Valeriana dioscoridis Sm. Extracts
Uçar, Esra; Atas, Mehmet; Çilesiz, Yeter; Çinbilgel, Ilker; Eruygur, Nuraniye; Karaköy, Tolga
Valerian (Valeriana dioscoridis Sm.) is a perennial herb of the Caprifoliaceae family. The aim of this study was to determine the variation of V. dioscoridis plants grown in different regions in respect of the quality criteria traits such as nutrient values, extract contents and in vitro antioxidant and antimicrobial activity values. In this study, roots and rhizomes of V. dioscoridis Sm. were collected from eight different locations in Antalya province. The obtained materials were ground in a blender and extracted with 80% ethanol. The macro and micro-nutrient elements contents of the powdered plant samples were evaluated and the antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of the extracts were investigated. Based on the data obtained, there were different values in the antioxidant, antimicrobial activities, nutrient content and chemical composition content of extracts of V. dioscoridis Sm. plants grown in different locations.
AtıfOpenAlex1İncele - MakaleYalnız künye2021Scopus SJRQ3Comparison of the effects of operating microscopes with light emitting diode and halogen light source on the eye: a rabbit study
Aydin, Bahir; Ozgur, Armagan; Ozdemir, Huseyin Baran; Inan, Mehmet Arda; Atalay, Hatice Tuba; Bayrakceken, Kemal; Ozmen, Mehmet Cuneyt; Ucgul, Ahmet Yucel; Gocun, Pinar Uyar
Purpose To evaluate the potential toxicity of operation microscopes with halogen and light emitting diode (LED) light source on the rabbit eyes. Materials and methods Thirty-two eyes of 16 male New Zealand pigmented rabbits were involved in the study. The rabbits were divided into two groups according to the type of light source applied. Only one eye of each rabbit was exposed to illumination light, unexposed fellow eyes served as the control group. Experimental groups included group 1 exposed to halogen light for 2 h and evaluated 1 day and 1 week after the illumination, group 2 exposed to LED light for two hours and evaluated 1 day and 1 week after the illumination. On the first and seventh days after exposing the light, we evaluated the rabbit corneas using in vivo confocal microscopy (IVCM). At the end of the seventh day, the Hematoxylin-eosin staining and TUNEL staining were performed to investigate the presence of apoptosis in the retina and retina pigment epithelium. Results Early IVCM findings revealed corneal epithelial cell ovalization and indistinct intercellular borders in the halogen light group. We also observed more increase in the keratocyte density index (23.7% vs 14.1%, p = 0.001, respectively) and the Bowman reflectivity index (12.4% vs 4.1%, p = 0.001, respectively) at first day of the light exposure in halogen light group compared to LED light group. However, late IVCM indicated that these findings disappeared one week later. No apoptosis was observed in the corneal and retinal layers in early and late examination groups. Conclusion The present experimental study demonstrated that both halogen and LED lights, which were commonly used for microscopic eye surgery, had no sustained adverse effect on the cornea and retina of the rabbits; however, halogen light had a temporary adverse effect on corneal epithelium and stroma, which resolved within 1 week.
AtıfWoS2OpenAlex5İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2021Urologists' Role and Attitude in the Systemic Treatment of Urologic Cancers
Madendere, Serdar; Deger, Muslim Dogan; Demirkiran, Engin Denizhan; Yildiz, Huseyin Alperen
Objective: The goal of this study was to investigate Turkish urologists' role and attitude toward the systemic treatment of urologic cancers. Materials and Methods: An 18-item survey was e-mailed to 2305 certified Turkish urologists. The survey included questions designed to evaluate urologists' knowledge of chemotherapy procedures and their ability to manage complications, as well as how many of them perform systemic therapies and believe urologists should perform these therapies for urologic cancers. Results: We evaluated 305 responses. Most urologists (89.6%) perform hormonotherapy for prostate cancers. Further, the majority refer patients to medical oncologists for chemotherapy. Moreover, 65.9%, 70.8%, and 72.1% of the urologists believe that only medical oncologists should deliver chemotherapy for prostate, bladder, and testicular cancers, respectively. Only 23.9% of urologists believe they are competent to perform chemotherapy, while 16.7% believe they are capable of dealing with chemotherapy complications. Conclusion: Turkish urologists have a lack of performance and interest in administering systemic therapies in urologic cancers. We want to emphasize that urology is more than just surgery. Urologists should be involved in all stages of cancer treatment.
AtıfWoS1OpenAlex1İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2021Scopus SJRQ3Treating surgical site infection following posterior instrumentation with free-style deepithelialized propeller flap: A case report
Datli, Asli; Karasoy, Ismail; Zeynal, Mete
Surgical site infection is a challenging situation for all types of surgeons. Extensive debridement with or without implant removal can create soft tissue defects. A well-vascularized, adequate soft tissue is needed to cover the wound and to fill the dead space for proper healing. Herein, we describe our approach to a large posterior trunk defect with dead space and our solution to manage an intraoperative complication using a free-style deepithelialized propeller flap.
- MakaleAçık Erişim2021The Effect of Rosa pimpinellifolia Extract on the Proliferation of Human Tumor Cells
Demir, Elif Ayazoglu; Demir, Selim; Türkmen, Nihal; Turan, Ibrahim
The aim of this study was to evaluate the antioxidant properties of R. pimpinellifolia and its cytotoxic effect against human colon (WiDr), liver (HepG2) and lung (A549) cancer cells compared with a normal fibroblast (BJ) cell line. The antioxidant properties of extract was determined using spectrophotometric methods, while the cytotoxic effect of extract was evaluated using MTT assay. The total phenolic content, total flavonoid content and reducing power values of extract were calculated as 16.4 +/- 0.4 mg gallic acid equivalent, 5.2 +/- 0.2 mg quercetin equivalent and 34.3 +/- 2.4 mg trolox equivalent per g sample, respectively. Although the extract exhibits selective cytotoxic effect on three cancer cell lines in a dose-dependent manner compared to BJ cells, the highest selectivity index value (2.7-fold) was obtained for the WiDr cell line. In conclusion, this is the first study to demonstrate the cytotoxic effect of R. pimpinellifolia on cancer cells. To demonstrate the molecular mechanism of this cytotoxic effect and to carry out in vivo studies may be a guide for future clinical studies.
AtıfWoS3OpenAlex5TR Dizin1İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2021Evaluation of Cytotoxic Effect of Onosma armeniacum Extract on Various Cancer Cells
Demir, Selim; Ayazoglu Demir, Elif; Turan, Ibrahim; Özgen, Ufuk
The aim of this study was to investigate the antioxidant properties of the root extract of Onosma armeniacum and its cytotoxic effect against human liver (HepG2), lung (A549) and colon (WiDr) cancer cell lines compared with a normal fibroblast cell line. Antioxidant properties of the extract was determined using the colorimetric methods. The cytotoxic effect of the extract were investigated using MTT assay. The total phenolic content and reducing power values of extract were 26.1 +/- 0.4 mg gallic acid equivalent and 52.6 +/- 1.1 mg trolox equivalent per g sample, respectively. The extract exhibited selective cytotoxic effect in all studied cancer cell lines, especially HepG2 (3.6-fold). The results of this study reveal that O. armeniacum, which has been found to have acceptable antioxidant and cytotoxic effects, should be examined with more comprehensive studies.
AtıfWoS8OpenAlex12TR Dizin1İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2021Men's Choice of Contraception Method
Ozcan, Handan; Yigitbas, Cagla; Karaca, Mucahit Talha
Objective: The aim of this study is to examine the contraception choices of men, aged between 18-60 and living in the center of a province in the Gumushane. Methods: The study is of a descriptive type. As a data collection form, an Individual Information Form consisting of a total of 32 questions was used. This form questions the demographic-physical-biological-social-health histories of the participants and their knowledge, attitudes, behaviors about contraception methods. Averages were given together with standard deviations. Results: 20.8 % of the participants are aged between 26-33. It was seen that 25.3% of the participants had knowledge about contraception methods and 64.7% did not use any methods. When the variables of the age and the marital status are approached in terms of having sufficient knowledge about contraception and still using contraception methods, there is a statistical significance between the variable of 'is the use of contraception methods harmful to health?' with the status of still using contraception methods. A statistical significance is also found between the variable of being sexually active with the status of having sufficient knowledge about contraception and still using contraception methods (p<0.05). Conclusion: In this study, It has been determined that men who had sufficient information about contraceptions had higher age and higher education levels, were sexually active and married. It has been seen that the age, the marital status, the perception of contraception as harmful to health, the status of being sexually active did not affect receiving any training about contraception.
- MakaleYalnız künye2021Scopus SJRQ1Challenges of Setting up a Lower Extremity Reconstruction Practice in a Constrained Environment
Datli, Asli; Karasoy, Ismail; Genc, Yucel; Pilanci, Ozgur
Background Microsurgical lower extremity reconstruction remains challenging, especially when resources are limited such as lack of proper equipment, human resources, administrative support, and located in a remote area far from tertiary care. Nevertheless, reconstructive solutions are required, especially when in urgent trauma situations. In this article, we evaluate ways of overcoming challenges and issues that should be considered in a newly established unit by sharing our initial lower extremity reconstruction experience. Methods We report a local hospital's initial lower extremity reconstruction experience in February 2017 to January 2018. Through a total of seven patients, we tried to enhance the environment, instruments, nurses' contribution, and perspective of the peers and community in terms of factors related to the surgeon, hardware, environment, supporting faculty, reimbursement, and patients. Results Four patients underwent reconstruction with a freestyle propeller flap and three with an anterolateral thigh flap; in one case, a superficial circumflex iliac artery perforator flap was chosen to salvage partial flap necrosis. Increased experience of the surgeon, new equipment, continuing nurse/patient education, and collaborating with other departments allowed us to choose more challenging flaps and be more meticulous while decreasing the operation time and hospital stay. Conclusion To start a lower extremity reconstruction practice in a resource-poor environment, the surgeon needs to evaluate the relevant factors; moreover, he or she should continuously improve them until a working methodology is achieved. Despite all the challenges, the adaptations learned at this center can be applied to other local hospitals around the world to set up a lower extremity reconstruction practice and improve its outcomes.
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