Background: Oxidative stress is increased in obesity, leading to endothelial dysfunction,
atherogenesis, and platelet aggregation. The purpose of this study was to determine the effects …

BACKGROUND Spontaneous rectus sheath hematoma (RSH) is an uncommon and frequently
misdiagnosed cause of acute abdominal pain. The purpose of this study is to present our …

Background Hepatic stellate cells, the main mediators in the pathogenesis of fibrosis, are
triggered by free radicals and produce collagen. Melatonin is a powerful physiologic scavenger …

Background The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between oxidative plasma
protein and thiol stress and weight loss after laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB). …

Background: The choice of anesthetic technique for general anesthesia in morbidly obese
patients remains controversial. We aimed to compare blood gases, recovery and …

Background Successful bariatric surgery outcomes are better maintained with an exercise
program. This pilot study compared the effects on short-term functional capacity and body …

Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is the larval cystic stage (called echinococcal cysts) of a small
taeniid-type tapeworm (Echinococcus granulosus). Carnivores such as dogs are usually …

After laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB), early recognition and treatment of
uncommon complications are important. A 36-year-old man who had undergone LAGB …

BACKGROUND Rectus sheath hematoma (RSH) is one of the rare causes of acute abdominal
pain. This clinical entity is frequently misdiagnosed and leads to unnecessary surgical …

Background Obesity may induce oxidative stress, causing oxidative damage of DNA. We
examined associations between decreasing serum and urinary 8-hydroxy-2′-deoxyguanosine …