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Research paper thumbnail of Sedation as an alternative method to lessen patient discomfort due to transrectal ultrasonography-guided prostate biopsy

European Journal of Radiology, 2006

Background: Despite being highly efficient for the relief of patient discomfort due to transrecta... more Background: Despite being highly efficient for the relief of patient discomfort due to transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) guided prostate biopsy, periprostatic anesthesia is occasionally reported to be of limited use. We aimed to evaluate the efficacy of conscious sedation, an accepted method for lessening patient discomfort due to interventional radiological procedures and compare it with periprostatic anesthesia. Methods: 93 candidates for biopsy were randomised to three groups: group 1 (n = 31) received intravenous midazolam, group 2 (n = 31) received periprostatic lidocaine injection, whereas group 3 (n = 31) received no anesthetic before the procedure. After the biopsy patients were asked to express discomfort by visual anologue scale (VAS). Results: The mean scores for groups 1 and 2 were significantly lower than that of group 3 (1.4 ± 1.1 and 2.0 ± 1.5 versus 4.7 ± 1.6, respectively; p < 0.05 for both). For patients with VAS scores exceeding 4 (moderate to severe discomfort), a significant difference was calculated between groups 1 and 2 (3% versus 29%, p < 0.05) and between each and group 3 (3% and 29% versus 80%, respectively; p < 0.05 for each). Conclusions: Sedation is an alternative for increasing patient comfort during TRUS-guided prostate biopsy, especially in clinical situations like patient anxiety, young age, repeat biopsies or inflammatory anal diseases.

Research paper thumbnail of Dispersion-strengthening effect of Cu-based Mn, Al, and Zn rich alloys

Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 2004

In this systematic study, dispersion-strengthening effect of the Cu-25.91Mn (wt.%), Cu-26.62Mn-8.... more In this systematic study, dispersion-strengthening effect of the Cu-25.91Mn (wt.%), Cu-26.62Mn-8.99Al (wt.%), Cu-22.17Mn-12.32Zn (wt.%) ingot alloys have been investigated. Samples were homogenized at a high fixed temperature in different periods and cooled with different cooling rates. After processes, microanalysis of the samples were interpreted by using scanning electron microscope (SEM) and weight percentages of the elements of the occurrence phases in the samples obtained by using electron dispersion spectroscopy (EDS) technique. Additionally, some characteristic properties of the heat treated samples with different conditions of Cu-Mn, Cu-Mn-Al, Cu-Mn-Zn ingot alloys were also discussed.

Research paper thumbnail of Sedation as an alternative method to lessen patient discomfort due to transrectal ultrasonography-guided prostate biopsy

European Journal of Radiology, 2006

Background: Despite being highly efficient for the relief of patient discomfort due to transrecta... more Background: Despite being highly efficient for the relief of patient discomfort due to transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) guided prostate biopsy, periprostatic anesthesia is occasionally reported to be of limited use. We aimed to evaluate the efficacy of conscious sedation, an accepted method for lessening patient discomfort due to interventional radiological procedures and compare it with periprostatic anesthesia. Methods: 93 candidates for biopsy were randomised to three groups: group 1 (n = 31) received intravenous midazolam, group 2 (n = 31) received periprostatic lidocaine injection, whereas group 3 (n = 31) received no anesthetic before the procedure. After the biopsy patients were asked to express discomfort by visual anologue scale (VAS). Results: The mean scores for groups 1 and 2 were significantly lower than that of group 3 (1.4 ± 1.1 and 2.0 ± 1.5 versus 4.7 ± 1.6, respectively; p < 0.05 for both). For patients with VAS scores exceeding 4 (moderate to severe discomfort), a significant difference was calculated between groups 1 and 2 (3% versus 29%, p < 0.05) and between each and group 3 (3% and 29% versus 80%, respectively; p < 0.05 for each). Conclusions: Sedation is an alternative for increasing patient comfort during TRUS-guided prostate biopsy, especially in clinical situations like patient anxiety, young age, repeat biopsies or inflammatory anal diseases.

Research paper thumbnail of Dispersion-strengthening effect of Cu-based Mn, Al, and Zn rich alloys

Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 2004

In this systematic study, dispersion-strengthening effect of the Cu-25.91Mn (wt.%), Cu-26.62Mn-8.... more In this systematic study, dispersion-strengthening effect of the Cu-25.91Mn (wt.%), Cu-26.62Mn-8.99Al (wt.%), Cu-22.17Mn-12.32Zn (wt.%) ingot alloys have been investigated. Samples were homogenized at a high fixed temperature in different periods and cooled with different cooling rates. After processes, microanalysis of the samples were interpreted by using scanning electron microscope (SEM) and weight percentages of the elements of the occurrence phases in the samples obtained by using electron dispersion spectroscopy (EDS) technique. Additionally, some characteristic properties of the heat treated samples with different conditions of Cu-Mn, Cu-Mn-Al, Cu-Mn-Zn ingot alloys were also discussed.

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