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Demirkaya E, Acikel C, Basbozkurt G, Gul A, Kasapcopur O, Aydog O, Erdem H, Duzova A, Kisacik B, Kasifoglu T, Erken E, Tunca M, Sayarlioglu M, Yuksel S, Yildiz F, Donmez O, Berdeli A, Senel S, Ayaz NA, Polat A, Sozer B, Tabel Y, Akar S, Onat AM, Ozkaya O, Emre S, Akinca N, Ozcelik G, Yavuz S, Yesilkaya S, Gok F, Poyrazoglu HM, Direskeneli H, Bakkaloglu S, Erten S, Tufan A, Goker B, Kavukcu S, Cakar N, Saldir M, Delibas A, Makay B, Kısaarslan A, Unsal SE, Ozdogan H, Topaloglu R, Ozen S. PReS-FINAL-2213: Validation of inadequate drug response and definition of colchicum resistance in FMF. Pediatr Rheumatol Online J 2013. [PMCID: PMC4044079 DOI: 10.1186/1546-0096-11-s2-p203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Demirkaya E, Acikel C, Tufan A, Kucuk A, Berdeli A, Gul A, Onat AM, Delibas A, Duzova A, Dinc A, Yavascan O, Kasapcopur O, Makay B, Goker B, Sozeri B, Kisacik B, Comak E, Unsal E, Erken E, Gunal E, Baskin E, Yalcinkaya F, Yildiz F, Gok F, Basbozkurt G, Ozcelik G, Demircin G, Poyrazoglu H, Erdem H, Direskeneli H, Ozer H, Ozdogan H, Simsek I, Dursun I, Gokce I, Tunca M, Gurgoze M, Cakar N, Akinci N, Ayaz N, Donmez O, Ozkaya O, Topaloglu R, Kavukcu S, Yuksel S, Akar S, Bakkaloglu S, Emre S, Senel S, Erten S, Yavuz S, Kalman S, Kasifoglu T, Kalyoncu U, Tabel Y, Ekinci Z, Ozen S. PW01-025 – Definition of colchicine resistance in FMF. Pediatr Rheumatol Online J 2013. [PMCID: PMC3952434 DOI: 10.1186/1546-0096-11-s1-a78] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Uysal MA, Mungan D, Yorgancioglu A, Yildiz F, Akgun M, Gemicioglu B, Turktas H. Asthma control test via text messaging: could it be a tool for evaluating asthma control? J Asthma 2013; 50:1083-9. [PMID: 23923976 DOI: 10.3109/02770903.2013.832294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Originally, the Asthma Control Test (ACT) was designed for English-speaking patients using a paper-and-pencil format. The Turkish version of the ACT was recently validated. This article compares the paper-and-pencil and web-based texting formats of the Turkish version of the ACT and evaluates the compatibility of these ACT scores with GINA-based physician assessments of asthma control. METHODS This multicentre prospective study included 431 asthma patients from outpatient clinics in Turkey. The patients were randomized into a paper-and-pencil group (n = 220) and a text messaging group (n = 211). Patients completed the ACT at Visit 1, after 10 ± 2 days, and at 5 ± 1 week to demonstrate the reliability and responsiveness of the test. At each visit, physicians assessed patients' asthma control levels. RESULTS The ACT administered via texting showed an internal consistency of 0.82. For the texting group, we found a significant correlation between the ACT and physician assessments at Visit 1 (r = 0.60, p < 0.001). The AUC was 0.87, with a sensitivity of 78.0% and a specificity of 77.5% for a score of ≤19 for screening "uncontrolled" asthma in the texting group. CONCLUSION When the Turkish version of the ACT was administered via either the paper-and-pencil or text messaging test, scores were closely associated with physician assessments of asthma control.
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Uysal MA, Mungan D, Yorgancioglu A, Yildiz F, Akgun M, Gemicioglu B, Turktas H, Ozkan G, Yilmaz I, Incioglu M, Boyaci H, Atis S, Yalcin A, Bayram NG, Deveci F, Pulur D, Ozgur ES, Dursun B, Bulbul Y, Sulu E, Yilmaz V. Erratum to: The validation of the Turkish version of Asthma Control Test. Qual Life Res 2013. [DOI: 10.1007/s11136-013-0347-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Yildiz F. Importance of inhaler device use status in the control of asthma in adults: the asthma inhaler treatment study. Respir Care 2013; 59:223-30. [PMID: 23882109 DOI: 10.4187/respcare.02478] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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BACKGROUND Proper education and training in correct inhalation technique has been reported to have a substantial role in the achievement of optimal therapeutic benefit and asthma control. The present study was designed to evaluate inhaler technique and the role of education in relation to asthma control among patients with persistent asthma in Turkey. METHODS A total of 572 patients with persistent asthma (mean ± SD age 42.7 ± 12.2 y, 76% females) were included in this non-interventional, observational, registry study conducted across Turkey. Data on the effective and correct use of inhaler devices were collected via the Ease of Use for the Inhaler Device Questionnaire to patients and physicians. RESULTS Asthma control (overall 61.5% at baseline, and increased to 87.3% during follow-up) was better, with significant improvement in technique and decrease in basic errors to the range 0-1, regardless of the inhaler type. Overall, the most common basic error associated with inhalation maneuvers was failure to exhale before inhaling through the device (18.9%). There was concordance between the patients and physicians in the ratio of correct inhaler technique only for spray-type inhalers. CONCLUSIONS Close follow-up with repeated checking of the patient's inhaler technique and correction of errors each time by a physician seem to be associated with a significant decrease in the percent of patients who make basic errors in inhalation maneuvers and device-independent errors, and with better control of persistent asthma.
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Zorlu F, Gultekin M, Cengiz M, Yildiz F, Akyol F, Gurkaynak M, Ozyigit G. Fractionated stereotactic radiosurgery treatment results for skull base chordomas. Technol Cancer Res Treat 2013; 13:11-9. [PMID: 23819495 DOI: 10.7785/tcrt.2012.500354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Chordomas are uncommon neoplasms and there is still controversy regarding establishment of diagnosis and management. The aim of this study was to evaluate efficacy and toxicity of fractionated stereotactic radiosurgery (FSRS) in skull base chordomas. There were 4 female (36%) and 7 male (64%) patients. FSRS was delivered with CyberKnife (Accuray Inc., Sunnyvale, CA). The median tumor volume was 14.7 cc (range, 3.9-40.5 cc). The median marginal tumor dose was 30 Gy (range, 20-36 Gy) in a median 5 fractions (range, 3-5 fractions). The median follow-up time was 42 months (range, 17-63 months). At the time of analysis, 10 (91%) patients were alive and 1 (9%) had died due to tumor progression. Of 10 patients, 8 (73%) had stable disease and the remaining 2 (18%) had progressive disease. The actuarial overall survival (OS) after FSRS was 91% at two-years. Two patients developed radiation-induced brain necrosis as a complication in the 8th and 28th months of follow-up, respectively. Our results with robotic FSRS in skull base chordomas are promising for selected patients. However, due to the slow growth pattern of skull base chordomas, a longer follow-up is required to determine exact treatment results and late morbidity.
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Omma A, Erer B, Karadag O, Yilmaz N, Alibaz Oner F, Yildiz F, Kiraz S, Direskeneli H, Erken E, Gul A, Ocal L, Inanc M, Kamali S. THU0203 Cross-sectional assessment of damage in takayasu arteritis with a validated tool. Ann Rheum Dis 2013. [DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2012-eular.2168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Kalyoncu U, Solmaz D, Emmungil H, Yazici A, Kasifoglu T, Kimyon G, Ayan A, Bes C, Ozmen M, Oner FA, Erten S, Cagatay Y, Cetin GY, Yilmaz S, Yildiz F, Pamuk ON, Kucuksahin O, Yazisiz V, Karadag O, Koca SS, Akar S, Aksu K, Akkoc N, Keser G, Gonullu E, Kisacik B, Onat AM, Soy M, Inanc N, Direskeneli H, Sayarlioglu M, Erken E, Turgay M, Cefle A, Haznedaroglu S, Mercan R, Ertenli I, Pay S. THU0491 Delay of Diagnosis in Still’s Disease is Associated with a Chronic/Relapsing Pattern: National, Multicenter Study of 356 Patients. Ann Rheum Dis 2013. [DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2013-eular.1019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Erken E, Arslan Tas D, Yildiz F, Dinkci S. AB0003 Investigation of tnfrsf1a (tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily, member 1a) gene polymorphisms in behçet’s disease. Ann Rheum Dis 2013. [DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2013-eular.2326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Hurmuz P, Cengiz M, Ozyigit G, Yazici G, Akyol F, Yildiz F, Gurkaynak M, Zorlu F. Robotic Stereotactic Radiosurgery in Patients with Unresectable Glomus Jugulare Tumors. Technol Cancer Res Treat 2013; 12:109-13. [DOI: 10.7785/tcrt.2012.500303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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We evaluated the treatment results of robotic stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) in our patients with unresectable glomus jugulare tumors (GJTs). The medical charts of fourteen patients with GJT, who were treated with robotic SRS, were retrospectively evaluated. The gross tumor volume was described as the clinical target volume. The median dose to the tumor was 25 Gy in median 5 fractions. The dose was normalized to 80% isodose line. All patients were evaluated for tumor growth and clinical outcome every 6 months in the first 2 years and then annually. Median follow-up was 39 months (range, 7–60 months). Lesions were stable in 8 patients, and tumor regression was observed in 6 patients. We did not observe any treatment related toxicity in our patients. In conclusion, according to our early experience, robotic SRS seems to be successful treatment option in the management of unresectable GJTs.
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Biltekin F, Özyigit G, Celik D, Yeginer M, Akyol F, Cengiz M, Yildiz F. SU-E-T-208: The Secondary Malignancy Risk Estimation Due to the Neutron Contamination in 3D-CRT and IMRT Treatment Techniques by Using Bubble Detectors. Med Phys 2012; 39:3751. [PMID: 28517335 DOI: 10.1118/1.4735269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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PURPOSE In this study, the neutron measurements were performed in free in air and RW3 solid water phantom to estimate the secondary malignancy risk for three dimensional conformal radiotherapy (3D-CRT) and intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) techniques in prostate cancer treatment. METHODS Neutron dose were measured in 18 MV Elekta Synergy Platform and Varian Clinac linear accelerators by using bubble detector for personal neutron dosimetry (BD-PND). To determine the neutron equivalent dose in different depths and different distance from the edge of treatment field RW3 solid water phantom was used and organs location was defined in Alderson Rando phantom with respect to target (prostate) position in the treatment field. By using these data, we determined the neutron equivalent dose and effective dose for the standard prostate cancer patient treated with 3D-CRT and IMRT with 18 MV photon energy. The total dose was 70 Gy in 3D-CRT and 76 Gy in IMRT treatment in the current study. For both of these treatment techniques, we estimated the risk of secondary malignancies due to the neutron contamination by using the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) report 103. RESULTS The equivalent dose and effective dose due the neutron contamination were considerably high in 18 MV IMRT technique. The secondary malignancy risk estimation for 3D-CRT and IMRT were found to be 0.44% and 1.15% for Elekta Synergy Platform linear accelerator, 0.92% and 2.38% for the Varian Clinac DHX High Performance linear accelerator, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Therefore, one should take care of the secondary malignancy risk in case of using 18 MV in IMRT applications.
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Cengiz M, Ozyigit G, Gultekin M, Hurmuz P, Yazici G, Sezen D, Zorlu F, Yildiz F, Akyol F, Gurkaynak M. EP-1290 ROBOTIC STEREOTACTIC BODY RADIOTHERAPY IN THE MANAGEMENT OF RECURRENT LUNG CANCERS. Radiother Oncol 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/s0167-8140(12)71623-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Biltekin F, Ozyigit G, Yeginer M, Cengiz M, Celik D, Yildiz F, Akyol F, Zorlu F, Gurkaynak M. EP-1374 THE SECONDARY MALIGNANCY RISK ESTIMATION DUE TO THE NEUTRON CONTAMINATION IN 3D-CRT AND IMRT TREATMENT TECHNIQUES. Radiother Oncol 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/s0167-8140(12)71707-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Özer HTE, Günesaçar R, Dinkçi S, Özbalkan Z, Yildiz F, Erken E. The impact of smoking on clinical features of Behçet's disease patients with glutathione S-transferase polymorphisms. Clin Exp Rheumatol 2012; 30:S14-S17. [PMID: 22766250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2011] [Accepted: 12/21/2011] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Various cancer studies have suggested that polymorphism of GSTM1 may influence the ability to detoxify chemicals in cigarette smoke. In the present study the effect of smoking on clinical features of Behçet's disease were investigated in patients having GST-M1 and/or -T1 null polymorphisms. METHODS Ninety-seven patients meeting International Study Group Criteria for Behçet's disease (63 male, 34 female) and 172 healthy controls (94 male, 78 female) were included into the study. GST-M1 and -T1 polymorphisms were investigated using polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism technique. RESULTS Frequency of GSTM1- and/or GSTT1-null polymorphisms were comparable between the Behçet and the control groups. Smoking patients with GSTM1 null-polymorphism have decreased risk of developing papulopustuler lesions (OR=0.227 [0.063-0.818], χ2=5.463, p=0.019). Non-smoking patients with GSTM1 null-polymorphism has increased risk for having chronic arthritis (OR=5.988 [0.845-43.478]) but smoking patients with GSTM1 null-polymorphism have decreased risk (OR=0.741 [0.593-0.926]). GSTT1 null-polymorphism is associated with the presence of venous insufficiency (χ2=6.273, p=0.012, OR=2.740 [1.224-6.135]); smoking further increases the risk (χ2=7.840, OR=3.333 [1.412-7.874], p=0.005). GSTM1 null-polymorphism seemed to effect development of large vessel vasculitis (OR=1.158 [0.981-1.367], χ2=4.760, p=0.029). Male smoker Behçet patients even have more risk (OR=1.250 [0.971-1.610]). CONCLUSIONS Several manifestations of Behçet's disease may be influenced by smoking, and this effect can be augmented in patients carrying GST gene polymorphism, which code enzymes crucial for the detoxification of chemicals.
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Gultekin M, Karabuga M, Yildiz F, Gurkaynak M. EP-1556 EXAMINATION OF VARIOUS TREATMENT TECHNIQUES FOR CHEST WALL AND LYMPHATIC IRRADIATION. Radiother Oncol 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/s0167-8140(12)71889-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Basyigit I, Yazici A, Ucar EK, Boyaci H, Yildiz F. Treatment for mycetoma with oral itraconazole in ankylosing spondylitis. Rheumatol Int 2012; 33:1375-6. [PMID: 22210273 DOI: 10.1007/s00296-011-2350-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2011] [Accepted: 12/20/2011] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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Boyaci H, Pala A, Bariş SA, Basyigit I, Yildiz F, Ilgazli A. The Effects of Inhaled Steroid and Theophylline on Systemic Inflammation in Copd. EUR J INFLAMM 2011. [DOI: 10.1177/1721727x1100900304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a systemic disease characterized by chronic, progressive airflow limitation and airway inflammation. In this study, our aim is to compare the effects of inhaled corticosteroids and theophylline on systemic inflammatory markers in COPD. Twenty-nine moderate to severe COPD patients were randomly separated into two groups. In Group 1, inhaled corticosteroids (fluticasone propionate, 1000 meg/day) were added to regular bronchodilator therapy for 8 weeks, and theophylline (400mg/day) was added in Group 2. Pulmonary function tests were performed and serum CRP, TNF-α, and IL-6 levels were measured before and after treatment. There was a statistically significant decrease in serum CRP levels in both groups following treatment (ICS group 1.06±1.2 vs 0.49±0.22 mg/dl p< 0.05; THEO group 1.66±2.23 vs 0.59±0.35 mg/dl p< 0.05). There was a significant reduction in serum TNF-α levels in the THEO group (3.82±3.44 vs 1.89±1.33 pg/ml p< 0.05). There was no significant change in IL-6 level following treatment in either group. There was a significant increase in FEV1 in the ICS group while a non-significant increase was noted in the THEO group following treatment. It has been suggested that both ICS and THEO could be used as an anti-inflammatory agent in the treatment of COPD. Furthermore, the measurement of serum inflammatory markers is an easy and non-invasive method for the determination and follow-up of systemic inflammation in COPD. Further studies including larger patient population are needed.
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Zorlu F, Aydin A, Yazici G, Cengiz M, Ozyigit G, Yildiz F, Gurkaynak M, Akyol F. 8725 POSTER Salvage Robotic Stereotactic Radiosurgery in Patients With Recurrent Medulloblastoma. Eur J Cancer 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/s0959-8049(11)72276-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Gultekin M, Cengiz M, Ozyigit G, Sezen D, Yildiz F, Gurkaynak M, Zorlu F, Yildiz D, Akyol F. 4124 POSTER Robotic Stereotactic Radiotherapy in the Management of Pediatric Patients With Benign and Malign Lesions. Eur J Cancer 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/s0959-8049(11)71302-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Yildiz F. Turkish Thoracic Society asthma management and prevention guideline: key points. Tuberk Toraks 2011. [DOI: 10.5578/tt.2750] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Yazici G, Ozyigit G, Cengiz M, Hurmuz P, Yuce S, Yildiz F, Gurkaynak M, Akyol F, Dogan A, Zorlu F. 8736 POSTER Robotic Stereotactic Radiotherapy in Patients With Glomus Tumours. Eur J Cancer 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/s0959-8049(11)72287-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Ozyigit G, Gultekin M, Yildiz F, Beyaz H, Hayran M, Kose F, Yuce K, Ayhan A, Akyol F. 8023 POSTER Comparison of FIGO 1988 and 2008 Classifications For Endometrial Carcinoma. Eur J Cancer 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/s0959-8049(11)72111-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Zorlu F, Dugel G, Ozyigit G, Hurmuz P, Cengiz M, Yildiz F, Gurkaynak M, Akyol F. 2053 POSTER Determination of Gonad Doses During Robotic Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Various Tumour Sites. Eur J Cancer 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/s0959-8049(11)71011-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Yavas G, Yildiz F, Guler S, Sargon M, Yildiz D, Yolcu T, Tuncer M, Akyol F. Concomitant trastuzumab with thoracic radiotherapy: a morphological and functional study. Ann Oncol 2011; 22:1120-1126. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdq590] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Sözen S, Kisakürek M, Yildiz F, Gönültaş M, Dinçel AS. The effects of glutamine on hepatic ischemia reperfusion injury in rats. Hippokratia 2011; 15:161-166. [PMID: 22110300 PMCID: PMC3209681] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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AIM To evaluate the effects of glutamine on the hepatic ischemia reperfusion injury in rats. METHODS Thirty rats were divided into three groups as sham (Group 1), control (Group 2), and glutamine(gln) treatment group (Group 3). All rats underwent hepatic ischemia for 45 min followed by 60 min period of reperfusion. Rats were intraperitoneally infused with only 0.9% saline solution in group 2. Rats in group 3 received gln (0.75 g/kg) by intraperitoneal administration, before ischemia and before reperfusion. Blood samples and liver tissues were harvested from the rats, and then the rats were sacrificed. Serum aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) levels were determined. Total antioxidant capacity (TAC), catalase (CAT), total oxidative status (TOS), oxidative stress index (OSI) and myeloperoxidase (MPO) in hepatic tissue were measured. Also liver tissue histopathology was evaluated by light microscopy. RESULTS The levels of liver enzymes in group 3 were significantly lower than those in the group 2. TAC in liver tissue was significantly higher in group 3 than in group 2. TOS, OSI and MPO in hepatic tissue were significantly lower in group 3 than the group 2. Histological tissue damage was milder in the gln treatment group than that in the control group. CONCLUSION Our results suggest that gln treatment protects the rat liver against to hepatic ischemia-reperfusion injury.
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