BIRDEM Medical Journal is a peer reviewed journal. It is published thrice (January, May and September) in a year. It accepts original articles, review articles and case reports. Complimentary copies of the journal are sent to libraries of all medical and other relevant academic institutions in the country and selected institutions abroad. While every effort is always made by the Editorial Board and the members of the Editorial Board to avoid inaccurate or misleading information appearing in the BIRDEM Medical Journal, information within the individual article is the responsibility of its author(s). The BIRDEM Medical Journal, its Editorial Board and Journal Committee accept no liability whatsoever for the consequences of any such inaccurate and misleading information, opinion or statement.