Browsing by Author "Cetin, A"
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Beta-human chorionic gonadotropin and prolactin assays in cervicovaginal secretions as a predictor of preterm delivery
Guvenal, T; Kantas, E; Erselcan, T; Culhaoglu, Y; Cetin, A (WILEY, 2001)Objective: To evaluate and to compare the predictive value of cervicovaginal beta-hCG and prolactin levels in spontaneous preterm delivery. Methods: The preterm labor group and normal pregnancy group consisted of 17 and ... -
Cervicovaginal washing prolactin assay in prediction of preterm delivery
Leylek, OA; Songur, S; Erselcan, T; Cetin, A; Izgic, E (WILEY, 1997)Objective: Our purpose was to determine the utility of cervicovaginal washing prolactin assay in prediction of preterm birth in women without rupture of membranes. Methods: Sixty-six women with normal singleton pregnancy ... -
Changes in the nitric oxide system of rat myometrium during midgestation and delivery at term
Kaya, T; Cetin, A; Sarioglu, Y (ACADEMIC PRESS LTD, 1998)The aims of this study were to investigate whether a nitric oxide (NO) system is present in the pregnant rat myometrium and whether it differentially inhibits myometrial contractility during midgestation and delivery at ... -
Chloride channel blockers 5-nitro-2-(3-phenylpropylamino) benzoic acid and anthracene-9-carboxylic acid inhibit contractions of pregnant rat myometrium in vitro
OBJECTIVE: We compared in vitro relaxant effect of chloride channel modulators, such as 5-nitro-2-(3-phenylpropylamino) benzoic acid (NPPB) and anthracene-9-carboxylate (9-AC), and beta (2)-adrenergic agonists, such as ... -
Closure or nonclosure of the peritoneum at gynecological operations - Effect on postoperative pain
Objective: To compare the analgesic requirement and pain scores in the postoperative period between closure and nonclosure of the peritoneum in women undergoing gynecological abdominal surgery. 41, Methods: We conducted ... -
Comparative relaxant effects of YC-1 and DETA/NO on spontaneous contractions and the levels of cGMP of isolated pregnant rat myometrium
Demirkoprulu, N; Cetin, M; Bagcivan, I; Kaya, T; Soydan, AS; Karadas, B; Cetin, A (ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV, 2005)This study was designed to compare the effects of YCA (3-(5-hydroxymethyl-2'-furyl)-1-benzyl indazole), a nitric oxide (NO)independent soluble guanylate cyclase activator, and diethylenetriamine-NONOate (DETA/NO), a NO ... -
Comparison of effects of cyclooxygenase inhibitors on myometrial contraction and constriction of ductus arteriosus in rats
Karadas, B; Kaya, T; Bagcivan, I; Kaloglu, C; Guvenal, T; Cetin, A; Soydan, AS (ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV, 2004)The aim of this study was to compare the tocolytic effect of a selective cylooxygenase-2 inhibitor, DFU (5,5-dimethyl-3(3-fluorophenyl)4-(4-methylsulphonyl)phenyl-2(5H)-furanone), indomethacin and nimesulide on myometrial ... -
Comparison of effects of formoterol and BRL 37344 on isolated term-pregnant rat myometrial strips in vitro
Yurtcu, N; Cetin, A; Karadas, B; Imir, AG; Kaya, T; Erselcan, T; Bagcivan, I; Cetin, M (ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV, 2006)This study was designed to compare the effects of beta-adrenoccptoy agonists formoterol and BRL 37344 on spontaneous contractions and the levels of cAMP and cGMP of myometrial strips isolated from timed-pregnant rats. ... -
Comparison of outcomes of three different surgical techniques performed for stress urinary incontinence
Kilicarslan, H; Guvenal, T; Ayan, S; Gokce, G; Cetin, A; Gultekin, EY (BLACKWELL PUBLISHING ASIA, 2003)Background: The aim was to compare the efficacy of Burch colposuspension, transvaginal four-corner bladder neck suspension (FCBNS) and the vaginal wall sling (VWS) procedures in patients with stress urinary incontinence. ... -
Comparison of the effects of nimesulide and 5,5-dimethyl-3-(3-fluorophenyl)-4-(4-methylsulphonyl) phenyl-2(5H)-furanone (DFU) on contractions of isolated pregnant human myometrium
Karadas, B; Kaya, T; Guvenal, T; Cetin, M; Divrik, I; Cetin, A (ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV, 2004)Objective: To compare the effects of 5,5-dimethyl-3-(3-fluorophenyl)-4-(4-methylsulphonyl) phenyl-2(5H)-furanone (DFU) and nimesulide, selective COX-2 inhibitors, on the amplitude and frequency of KCI-, oxytocin-, and ... -
Diagnostic and therapeutic decision-making with transvaginal sonography for first trimester spontaneous abortion, clinically thought to be incomplete or complete
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of transvaginal sonography for first trimester spontaneous abortions, thought to be incomplete or complete, in patients with postabortion bleeding or uterine ... -
Effect of deep injections of local anesthetics and basal dilatation of cervix in management of pain during legal abortions - A randomized, controlled study
The present study was designed to investigate whether deep injections of local anesthetics provide better pain control than regular injections of local anesthetics, and to evaluate the influence of basal cervical dilatation ... -
Effect of endothelin-1 on spontaneous contractions and effects of nimodipine and isradipine on endothelin-1-induced contractions in myometrial strips isolated from normal pregnant and preeclamptic women
Kaya, T; Cetin, A; Cetin, M; Sarioglu, Y (MUNKSGAARD INT PUBL LTD, 1998)Background. To examine the effect of endothelin-l (ET-1) on spontaneous contractile activity and the effects of nimodipine and isradipine on ET-l-induced contractile responses in myometrial strips isolated from normal ... -
The effect of glyceryl trinitrate on hypertension in women with severe preeclampsia, HELLP syndrome, and eclampsia
Objective: The goal of this study is to evaluate the effect of glyceryl trinitrate (GTN) in the management of hypertension in women with preeclampsia, eclampsia, and HELLP syndrome. Study Design: Fifty five women with ... -
Effect of magnesium sulfate, isradipine, and ritodrine on contractions of myometrium: pregnant human and rat
Background. Magnesium sulfate, isradipine, and ritodrine are smooth muscle relaxants used for treating preterm labor. The aim of this study is to investigate the action profile of these drugs on the amplitude and frequency ... -
Effects of 5-nitro-2-(3-phenylpropylamino) benzoic acid, anthracene-9-carboxylate, and zaprinast on endothelin-1-induced contractions of pregnant rat myometrium
Kaya, T; Guvenal, T; Karadas, B; Cetin, A; Soydan, AS (ELSEVIER SCI IRELAND LTD, 2002)Objective: The effects of 5-nitro-2-(3-phenylpropylamino) benzoic acid (NPPB), anthracene-9-carboxylate (9-AC) (chloride channel blockers) and zaprinast (an inhibitor of phosphodiesterase-5) on endothelin-1 (ET-1) induced ... -
Effects of diazeniumdiolates (NONOates) and methylene blue on the reduction of postoperative adhesion in rats
Cetin, M; Duran, B; Demirkoprulu, N; Guvenal, T; Erden, O; Cetin, A (KARGER, 2004)We investigated the effects of spermine NONOate (SPER/NO), diethylenetriamine NONOate (DETA/NO) and methylene blue for preventing postoperative adhesion in a rat uterine horn model. Before operations, rats were randomly ... -
Effects of endothelin-1 and calcium channel blockers on contractions in human myometrium - A study on myometrial strips from normal and diabetic pregnant women
Kaya, T; Cetin, A; Cetin, M; Sarioglu, Y (SCI PRINTERS & PUBL INC, 1999)OBJECTIVE: We studied the effect of endothelin (ET)-1 on spontaneous contractions and the effects of nimodipine and isradipine on ET-l-induced contractions in myometrial tissue from normal and diabetic pregnant women. STUDY ... -
Effects of intravenous anesthetic agents on pregnant myometrium
Emergent or elective surgical procedures under general anesthesia may be required during pregnancy for some patients. For this reason, effects of anesthetics on uterine contractions are important. General anesthesia is not ... -
Effects of nimodipine and isradipine on endothelin-1-induced contraction of pregnant rat myometrium
Kaya, T; Cetin, A; Cetin, M; Sarioglu, Y (ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV, 1998)The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of nimodipine and isradipine on endothelin-1-induced contractions of isolated pregnant rat myometrium. Endothelin-1 at 10(-10)-10(-8) M dose-dependently increased the ...