<p class="jove_content">This retrospective study analyzed HBsAg, anti-HCV, and anti-HIV seropositivity in 6607 orthopedic patients at Dicle University (2021-2025) with seropositivity rates at 2.75%, 0.27%, and 0.09%, respectively. HBsAg positivity was higher in males and older patients. Regional sero-epidemiological data are important for infection control and healthcare worker protection in surgical settings.</p>

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Investigation of HBsAg, Anti-HIV, and Anti-HCV Seropositivity in Patients Visiting the Orthopedic Clinic

This study aimed to determine the seropositivity of HBsAg, anti-HCV, and anti-HIV among patients admitted to the orthopedics clinic of a medical school ...

<p class="jove_content">The purpose of this protocol is to measure the distances of peritonsillar abscesses from the Internal Carotid Artery (ICA), External Carotid Artery, and Internal Jugular Vein using contrast-enhanced Computed Tomography, to detect ICA course anomalies, and to assess the risk of vascular injury during drainage quantitatively.</p>

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Retrospective Observational Study of Computed Tomography-Based Vascular Risk Assessment During Needle Drainage of Peritonsillar Abscess

Peritonsillar abscess (PTA) is a common deep neck infection in which bedside drainage is performed close to major cervical vessels. Although catastrophic ...

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