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Sonographic assessment of the normal limits and percentile curves of liver, spleen, and kidney dimensions in healthy school‐aged children
Objectives The purpose of this study was to determine the normal standards of liver, spleen,
and kidney dimensions and the relationship of each with sex, age, body weight, height, body …
and kidney dimensions and the relationship of each with sex, age, body weight, height, body …
The thickness of the ligamentum flavum in relation to age and gender
Hypertrophy of the ligamentum flavum (LF) can reduce the diameter of the spinal canal
posteriorly. Such stenosis may significantly compress the dural sac and nerve roots, resulting in …
posteriorly. Such stenosis may significantly compress the dural sac and nerve roots, resulting in …
Comparison of the three age estimation methods: which is more reliable for Turkish children?
BACKGROUND: Three atlases—the GÖK, the Greulich–Pyle (GP), and the Tanner–Whitehouse
(TW3)—are used frequently for age determination in Turkey. The purpose of this study …
(TW3)—are used frequently for age determination in Turkey. The purpose of this study …
Is the assessment of bone age by the Greulich–Pyle method reliable at forensic age estimation for Turkish children?
BACKGROUND: Estimation of age is an important task for forensic experts especially in
developing countries where birth records are often not well maintained. In this study, we …
developing countries where birth records are often not well maintained. In this study, we …
Influence of age and sex on lumbar vertebral morphometry determined using sagittal magnetic resonance imaging
We evaluated age-related changes in the morphometric features of lumbar vertebrae in both
sexes using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Midsagittal MRI scans of 366 individuals (…
sexes using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Midsagittal MRI scans of 366 individuals (…
Hydrocele of the canal of Nuck: sonographic and MRI appearances
AA Safak, B Erdogmus, B Yazici… - Journal of Clinical …, 2007 - Wiley Online Library
Hydrocele of the canal of Nuck is a rare disorder in females. A 50‐year‐old female
presented with the complaint of swelling and occasional pain in the right groin. Sonographic …
presented with the complaint of swelling and occasional pain in the right groin. Sonographic …
Is the Tanner–Whitehouse (TW3) method sufficiently reliable for forensic age determination of Turkish children?
The purpose of our study was to determine the accuracy of Tanner-Whitehouse 3 (TW3-RUS)
bone age (BA) assessments for forensic age estimations of Turkish children. Materials and …
bone age (BA) assessments for forensic age estimations of Turkish children. Materials and …
Is the Gök Atlas sufficiently reliable for forensic age determination of Turkish children?
Aim: We investigated whether the contemporary use of the Gök Atlas method is sufficiently
reliable for forensic age estimations of Turkish children. Materials and Methods: Plain …
reliable for forensic age estimations of Turkish children. Materials and Methods: Plain …
Anterior sacral meningocele simulating ovarian cyst
…, B Yazici, BA Ozdere, AA Safak - Journal of Clinical …, 2006 - Wiley Online Library
Anterior sacral meningocele is a rare condition characterized by the herniation of meningeal
membranes and cerebrospinal fluid through a defect in the anterior aspect of the sacrum. …
membranes and cerebrospinal fluid through a defect in the anterior aspect of the sacrum. …
Intima‐media thickness of the common carotid artery in highway toll collectors
Purpose. To assess the effects of exposure to exhaust particles on intima‐media thickness
of the common carotid artery in highway toll collectors. Methods. Sixty‐one highway toll …
of the common carotid artery in highway toll collectors. Methods. Sixty‐one highway toll …