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Arman Y, Atici A, Altun O, Sarikaya R, Yoldemir SA, Akarsu M, Kutlu O, Ozturk GZ, Demir P, Ozcan M, Bayraktarli RY, Tukek T. Can the Serum Endocan Level Be Used as a Biomarker to Predict Subclinical Atherosclerosis in Patients with Prediabetes? Arq Bras Cardiol 2022; 119:544-550. [PMID: 35946756 PMCID: PMC9563878 DOI: 10.36660/abc.20210797] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2021] [Accepted: 04/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Patients with prediabetes have an increased risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease; therefore, early detection is important. OBJECTIVE The present study aimed to reveal the usability of serum endocan levels as a biomarker in the diagnosis of subclinical atherosclerosis in patients with prediabetes, based on CIMT measurements. METHODS Participants were classified according to the presence (n=42) or absence (n=42) of prediabetes. Serum endocan, fasting blood sugar, fasting insulin, and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) values of patients were examined, and CIMT was measured. The level of significance for statistical analysis was 0.05. RESULTS While serum endocan levels were found to be lower in patients with prediabetes, when compared to the control group (p=0.042), CIMT values were found to be higher (p=0.046). When evaluated by multivariate regression analysis, the serum endocan level was found to be associated with CIMT, regardless of other parameters (p=0.007). A negative correlation was found between plasma fasting insulin and endocan levels (r=-0.320, p=0.001). CONCLUSIONS Carotid intima media thickness was found to be high and the serum endocan level was low in patients with prediabetes. Decreased serum endocan levels in patients with prediabetes may be a contributing factor to atherosclerosis formation mechanisms.
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- Yucel Arman
- University of Health Sciences, Prof Dr Cemil Tascioglu City Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine, Istanbul - Turquia
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- Istanbul Medeniyet University, Goztepe Prof. Dr. Suleyman Yalcin City Hospital, Department of Cardiology, Istanbul - Turquia
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- University of Health Sciences, Prof Dr Cemil Tascioglu City Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine, Istanbul - Turquia
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- University of Health Sciences, Van Education and Research Hospital, Department of Cardiology, Van - Turquia
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- University of Health Sciences, Istanbul Bakirkoy Dr Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, Department of İnternal Medicine, Istanbul - Turquia
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- University of Health Sciences, Kanunİ Sultan Suleiman Traİnİng and Research Hospİtal, Department of İnternal Medicine, Istanbul - Turquia
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- University of Health Sciences, Prof Dr Cemil Tascioglu City Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine, Istanbul - Turquia
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- University of Health Sciences, Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital, Department of Family Medicine, Istanbul - Turquia
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- University of Health Sciences, Prof Dr Cemil Tascioglu City Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine, Istanbul - Turquia
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- University of Health Sciences, Prof Dr Cemil Tascioglu City Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine, Istanbul - Turquia
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- University of Health Sciences, Prof Dr Cemil Tascioglu City Hospital, Department of Radiology, Istanbul - Turquia
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- Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of İnternal Medicine, Istanbul - Turquia
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Keles S, Kocaturk O, Demir P. Efficacy of Preemptive Analgesia on Postoperative Pain Control in Children Who Underwent Full-Mouth Dental Rehabilitation Under General Anesthesia: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial. J Oral Facial Pain Headache 2022; 34:297-302. [PMID: 34990498 DOI: 10.11607/ofph.2960] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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AIMS To evaluate the efficacy of intravenous preemptive analgesia on postoperative pain in children undergoing dental rehabilitation under general anesthesia. METHODS In this prospective randomized clinical trial, 70 children aged 3 to 7 years were scheduled for dental treatment and randomized into two groups: the control group or the preemptive group. Patients received 15 mg/kg of intravenous paracetamol either before the start of treatment (preemptive group, n = 35) or at the end of treatment (control group, n = 35). Postoperative pain scores were recorded at 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 12, and 24 hours using the Wong-Baker FACES Pain Rating Scale (WBFS). Additionally, the need for rescue analgesic and the total opioid consumption of the patients were recorded during the first 24 hours postoperative. RESULTS The pain scores in the preemptive group were significantly lower than those in the control group at the postanesthesia care unit and at 2, 4, and 8 hours postoperative (P < .05). However, there were no statistically significant differences in pain scores between groups at 12 and 24 hours postoperative. Need for rescue analgesics and total intravenous fentanyl consumption were significantly higher in the control group than in the preemptive group (P < .05). The percentage of children who received medication for pain relief at home was higher in the control group than in the preemptive group, but the difference was not statistically significant (P > .05). CONCLUSION Preemptive use of intravenous paracetamol reduces postoperative pain scores and postoperative opioid consumption. However, there is a need to evaluate pain levels in children who receive comprehensive dental treatment under general anesthesia after hospital discharge for effective postoperative pain control.
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Duman S, Bilmez Selen M, Demir P. Evaluation of the relationship between severe early childhood caries and vitamin D. Pediatric Dental Journal 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.pdj.2022.01.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Sungurtekin H, Ozgen C, Arslan U, Saracoglu KT, Yarar V, Sari A, Civraz AT, Altunkan AA, Ayoglu H, Ozturk NK, Yuksel NB, Yelken B, Bombaci E, Kilinc G, Akman D, Demir P, Ayoglu F, Ciyiltepe F, Caliskan A, Karaduman S. Characteristics and outcomes of 974 COVID-19 patients in intensive care units in Turkey. Ann Saudi Med 2021; 41:318-326. [PMID: 34873930 PMCID: PMC8650594 DOI: 10.5144/0256-4947.2021.318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND In our previous report on Turkish COVID-19 patients requiring intensive care, the 24 patients in a single ICU were elderly and mortality was high. We extended our analysis to include patients admitted to ten ICUs. OBJECTIVES Report the demographics, clinical features, imaging findings, comorbidities, and outcomes in COVID-19 patients. DESIGN Retrospective. SETTING Intensive care unit. PATIENTS AND METHODS The study includes patients with clinical and radiological confirmed or laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 infection who were admitted to ten ICUs between 15 March and 30 June 2020. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Clinical outcomes, therapies, and death during hospitalization SAMPLE SIZE: 974, including 571 males (58%). RESULTS The median age (range) was 72 (21-101) years for patients who died (n=632, 64.9%) and 70 (16-99) years for patients who lived (n=432, 35.2%) (P<.001). APACHE scores, and SOFA scores were higher in patients who died than in those who survived (P<.001, both comparisons). Respiratory failure was the most common cause of hospitalization (82.5%), and respiratory failure on admission was associated with death (P=.013). Most (n=719, 73.8%) underwent invasive mechanical ventilation therapy. CONCLUSIONS The majority of patients admitted to the ICU with a diagnosis of COVID-19 require respiratory support. LIMITATIONS Although the Turkish Ministry of Health made recommendations for the treatment of COVID-19 patients, patient management may not have been identical in all ten units. CONFLICT OF INTEREST None.
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- Hülya Sungurtekin
- From the Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Pamukkale University, Denizli, Turkey
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- From the Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Pamukkale University, Denizli, Turkey
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- From the Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Pamukkale University, Denizli, Turkey
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- From the Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kürdar Şehir Hastanesi, Istanbul, Turkey
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- From the Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Ataturk City Hospital, Balikesir, Turkey
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- From the Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Istanbul Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- From the Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Kocaeli Derince Training and Research Hospital, Kocaeli, Turkey
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- From the Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Mersin University Hospital, Mersin, Turkey
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- From the Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University, Zonguldak, Turkey
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- From the Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Antalya Training and Research Hospital, Antalya, Turkey
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- From the Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Medical Faculty, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- From the Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Eskişehir Osmangazi Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi, Eskişehir, Turkey
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- From the Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kürdar Şehir Hastanesi, Istanbul, Turkey
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- From the Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Ataturk City Hospital, Balikesir, Turkey
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- From the Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Istanbul Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- From the Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Mersin University Hospital, Mersin, Turkey
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- From the Department of Public Health, Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University, Zonguldak, Turkey
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- From the Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Istanbul Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- From the Department of Medical Microbiology, Pamukkale University, Denizli, Turkey
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- From the Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Pamukkale University, Denizli, Turkey
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Demir P, Kizilci E, Botsali MS. Occurrence and Timing of Complications of Crown-Fractures in Permanent Incisors: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Pesqui Bras Odontopediatria Clín Integr 2021. [DOI: 10.1590/pboci.2021.116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Background Replantation of avulsed teeth is an invasive treatment approach where patient cooperation is required after the risks are explained to the patient or family. Although replantation of an avulsed permanent teeth is an accepted treatment approach, the long-term prognosis of the replanted teeth is still controversial. This report describes the survival of delayed replanted 15 incisors that was stored in unfavorable conditions after avulsion. Materials and Methods Nine patients, aged 8-12 years, were referred to the Inonu University, Pediatric Dentistry Department with traumatically avulsed incisors. The parents were informed about the possible complications of a delayed replantation. Results Forty percent of the teeth were splinted with flexible orthodontic wire and composite. The follow-up periods were varied from 24 to 48 months. The mean follow-up periods were 33.3 ± 8 months. 40% of the teeth were retained in the mouth for at least 3 years and contributed to alveolar bone development. In these cases, the most common complication (9 teeth, 60%) was replacement root resorption. Two of the 15 teeth which had wide open apices, continued to the root development. Conclusion In this study, replanted teeth were retained in the mouth for at least 2 years and contributed to the patient's development. Therefore, this study has shown that delayed replantation of an avulsed tooth for a child is still worthwhile, even in cases of poor prognosis where the tooth had extended extra-alveolar dry storage. We believe that delayed replantation should be done because of its importance for the child's jaw and facial development.
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- P Demir
- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Inonu University, Malatya, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Ordu University, Ordu, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Gaziantep University, Gaziantep, Turkey
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Guler C, Alan H, Demir P, Vardi N. Effects of diode laser irradiation on dental pulps in rats. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2020; 121:293-296. [PMID: 32356445 DOI: 10.4149/bll_2020_046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate the effects of different power densities of diode laser on dental pulps in rats. BACKGROUND In this study, we used the maxillary central incisors (n=80) of the 40 adult male Wistar albino rats. METHODS Rats were randomly divided into four groups according to power densities of diode laser (n=10). Histopathological changes in pulp and height of odontoblast layer were examined . All data were compared statistically using Mann‒Whitney U (Bonferroni) test, p<0.05. RESULTS G2 displayed slight histolopathologic alterations such as odontoblast cell disorganization and irregularities in cell extensions. Alterations were more prominent in the G3 than G2. Although the lowest odontoblast layer was measured in the G4, the difference in height of odontoblast layer among the groups was not found to be statistically significant. CONCLUSION It was concluded that the use of diode laser caused changes at the cellular level in histological examination and may induce the formation of tertiary dentin by influencing the secretory activity of odontoblasts. As long as used in accordance with the recommended procedure, the diode laser can be safely used in dental hard tissues (Tab. 1, Fig. 4, Ref. 15).
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Akarsu M, Hurşitoğlu M, Toprak Z, Yoldemir ŞA, Altun Ö, Toprak ID, Özcan M, Yürüyen G, Uğurlukişi B, Erdem MG, Kirna K, Demir P, Çapar G, Arman Y, Tükek T. Relationships among oncostatin M, insulin resistance, and chronic inflammation: a pilot study. Arch Endocrinol Metab 2020; 64:38-44. [PMID: 31576964 PMCID: PMC10522293 DOI: 10.20945/2359-3997000000176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2018] [Accepted: 08/14/2019] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Objective Activated macrophages (M1-type macrophages) in adipose tissue secrete many proinflammatory cytokines that induce insulin resistance (IR). Oncostatin M (OSM), a member of the interleukin-6 (IL-6) family of Gp130 cytokines, plays an important role in a variety of biological functions, including the regulation of inflammatory responses. Proinflammatory cytokines released in patients with IR trigger a chronic, low-grade inflammatory reaction in blood vessel walls. This inflammator response leads to endothelial damage, which is the main mechanism for atherosclerosis and many cardiovascular diseases. Animal studies have reported a relationship between OSM and IR. To the best of our knowledge, however, few clinical studies have examined this topic. Therefore, we studied the relationship between serum levels of OSM and IR. Subjects and methods This prospective cross-sectional case-control study enrolled 50 people with IR (according to the HOMA-IR and QUICKI indices) and 34 healthy controls. The fasting blood concentrations of insulin, glucose, blood urea nitrogen (BUN), creatinine, aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), triglyceride, total cholesterol, C-reactive protein (CRP), and OSM were determined. Results There were no significant differences between the two groups in age, sex, and HbA1c levels. Univariate analyses showed that waist circumference (WC) and levels of fasting glucose, insulin, CRP, HDL-C, OSM, HOMA-IR, and QUICKI differed between the two study groups. In multivariate analyses, both IR indices (QUICKI and HOMA) and OSM differed between the two groups. Conclusion OSM was correlated with the IR indices (QUICKI and HOMA). For simplicity, it might replace the other IR indices in the future. Further detailed studies are needed to confirm this.
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- Murat Akarsu
- Okmeydani Training and Research HospitalDepartment of Internal MedicineIstanbulTurkeyOkmeydani Training and Research Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research HospitalDepartment of Internal MedicineIstanbulTurkeyDr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research HospitalDepartment of Internal MedicineIstanbulTurkeyDr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Okmeydani Training and Research HospitalDepartment of Internal MedicineIstanbulTurkeyOkmeydani Training and Research Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Okmeydani Training and Research HospitalDepartment of Internal MedicineIstanbulTurkeyOkmeydani Training and Research Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Gaziosmanpaşa Taksim Training and Research HospitalDepartment of Internal MedicineIstanbulTurkeyGaziosmanpaşa Taksim Training and Research Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Okmeydani Training and Research HospitalDepartment of Internal MedicineIstanbulTurkeyOkmeydani Training and Research Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research HospitalDepartment of Internal MedicineIstanbulTurkeyFatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Şişli Etfal Training and Research HospitalDepartment of Internal MedicineIstanbulTurkeyŞişli Etfal Training and Research Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Istinye ÜniversityMedical Park HospitalDepartment of Internal MedicineIstanbulTurkeyIstinye Üniversity, Medical Park Hospital Department of Internal Medicine, Istanbul
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- Haseki Training and Research HospitalDepartment of Internal MedicineIstanbulTurkeyHaseki Training and Research Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Okmeydani Training and Research HospitalDepartment of Internal MedicineIstanbulTurkeyOkmeydani Training and Research Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Istanbul UniversityMedical FacultyDepartment of Internal MedicineIstanbulTurkeyIstanbul University, Medical Faculty, Department of Internal Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Okmeydani Training and Research HospitalDepartment of Internal MedicineIstanbulTurkeyOkmeydani Training and Research Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Istanbul UniversityMedical FacultyDepartment of Internal MedicineIstanbulTurkeyIstanbul University, Medical Faculty, Department of Internal Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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Sinan H, Saydam M, Demir P, Ozer MT, Demirbas S. Comparison of single-incision and conventional laparoscopic cholecystectomy in terms of quality of life, body image, and cosmesis. Niger J Clin Pract 2019; 22:521-526. [PMID: 30975957 DOI: 10.4103/njcp.njcp_218_18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Background Clinical studies indicate that single-incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy (SILC) has many advantages over conventional laparoscopic cholecystectomy (CLC), such as improved cosmesis, reduced postoperative pain, and shorter hospital stay. The aim of this study was to compare quality of life, body image, and cosmesis between single-incision laparoscopic and conventional laparoscopic approaches in patients undergoing cholecystectomies. Subjects and Methods This retrospective study between SILC and CLC and was conducted among 58 patients undergoing SILC and CLC from January 2011 to March 2013 in Turkey. After the surgery, the EuroQol-5 Dimension Questionnaire (EQ-5D™), and body image questionnaire (BIQ) were administered to the patients. Results Differences between the early and late postoperative scores in the EQ-5D were statistically significant (P < 0.001). Differences between most BIQ areas favored SILC, especially regarding cosmesis (P = 0.016); SILC patients had higher satisfaction with their scar's appearance. Conclusion SILC is a promising alternative to traditional laparoscopic cholecystectomy in terms of quality of life, body image, and cosmesis in selected patients.
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- H Sinan
- Department of General Surgery, Gulhane Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Surgery, Diskapi Yildirim Beyazit University, Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Biostatistics, Yildirim Beyazit University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of General Surgery, Gulhane Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of General Surgery, Gulhane Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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Demiralp KO, Kursun Cakmak S, Aksoy S, Bayrak S, Orhan K, Demir P. Assessment of paranasal sinus parameters according to ancient skulls' gender and age by using cone-beam computed tomography. Folia Morphol (Warsz) 2018; 78:344-350. [PMID: 30280374 DOI: 10.5603/fm.a2018.0089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2018] [Revised: 09/12/2018] [Accepted: 09/12/2018] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to determine whether paranasal sinus dimensions and volume can be useful to identify gender and age estimation for ancient skulls using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) images. MATERIALS AND METHODS CBCT scans of 32 ancient skulls of approximately 1000 years of age were included in this retrospective study. The gender and age estimation of the skulls were made by an independent anthropologist, which was considered as the gold standard. Paranasal sinuses' dimensions (width and height) and volumes of each sinus were measured from the CBCT data set that was linked to the three-dimensional rendering software (Anatomage, Invivo 5.2). All measurements were performed by an independent observer. Intra-observer analysis was made. Mann-Whitney and Kruskal-Wallis tests were used to compare paranasal sinus parameters in terms of age estimation and gender (p < 0.05). RESULTS The results demonstrated no statistically significant difference between measurements (p < 0.05). The measurements were found to be highly reprodu- cible. The mean volumes of frontal and sphenoid sinus were found to be higher in males. The distance from anterior-posterior wall of sphenoid sinus in axial sec- tions is larger in males (p > 0.05). The frontal sinus width and volume increased statistically with age above 60 years of age (p > 0.05). CONCLUSIONS The paranasal volume and dimensions' measurements from CBCT data can be a promising technique to determine gender and age of ancient skulls because of its lower voxel sizes and higher resolution.
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- Department of Dentomaxillofacial Radiology, Dentistry Faculty, Near East University, Nicosia, Cyprus
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- Department of Dentomaxillofacial Radiology, Dentistry Faculty, Abant Izzet Baysal University, Bolu, Turkey.
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- Department of Dentomaxillofacial Radiology, Dentistry Faculty, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Biostatistics Department, Yıldırm Beyazıt University, Ankara, Turkey
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Arman Y, Kirna K, Ugurlukisi B, Kutlu O, Dikker O, Cil EO, Akarsu M, Ozcan M, Yuruyen G, Demir P, Altun O, Ozsenel EB, Erdem MG, Sandikci R, Tukek T. The Effects of Blood Glucose Regulation in Omentin-1 Levels among Diabetic Patients. Exp Clin Endocrinol Diabetes 2017; 125:262-266. [PMID: 28073124 DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-118862] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Objectives: Omentin-1, an adipocytokine that increases the insulin sensitivity, has been determined to be reduced in patients with insulin resistance, impaired glucose tolerance, and Type-2 diabetes mellitus. In this study, we have investigated the alterations in Omentin-1 levels with the blood glucose regulation in diabetic patients having poor glycemic control. By this way, we aimed to determine the role of Omentin-1 as a marker in follow-up and monitoring progression of diabetes. Methods: Totally 58 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, older than 18 years of age who were having poor glycemic control (HbA1c≥9) were included in this study. In the first visit, all clinical and biochemical parameters of patients were recorded. After baseline evaluation, the patients were advised life style changes, and their medical treatment was determined individually according to the recommendations of the American Diabetes Association guidelines. At the end of the third month patients were re-evaluated. Serum Omentin-1 levels were measured with ELISA. Results: In patients using only oral antidiabetic agents, after exchanging the treatment with insulin, on 3rd month of treatment, there was a significant decrease in serum C-peptide and Omentin-1 levels compared with the initial results (p=0.034, p=0.048, respectively). On the other hand, in patients using insulin treatment from the beginning of the study, there was not any significant alterations in serum C-peptide or Omentin-1 levels compared with the initial results (p>0.05). Conclusions: Serum Omentin-1 levels may change with insulin and metformin treatments in Type-2 diabetic patients. In patients with poor glycemic control, Omentin-1 levels do not change with the regulation of blood glucose levels. A decrease in Omentin-1 and C-peptide levels has been determined after the initiation of insulin therapy. This suggests that, Omentin-1 levels are closely associated with the endogenous insulin reserve and may be used in follow-up of patients.
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- Yucel Arman
- Internal Medicine, Okmeydani Research and Education Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Internal Medicine, Okmeydani Research and Education Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Internal Medicine, Okmeydani Research and Education Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Internal Medicine, Okmeydani Research and Education Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Istanbul Okmeydani Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Internal Medicine, Okmeydani Research and Education Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Internal Medicine, Okmeydani Research and Education Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Internal Medicine, Okmeydani Research and Education Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Internal Medicine, Okmeydani Research and Education Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Internal Medicine, Okmeydani Research and Education Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Internal Medicine, Okmeydani Research and Education Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Internal Medicine, Okmeydani Research and Education Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Internal Medicine, Okmeydani Research and Education Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Istanbul Okmeydani Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Istanbul University Istanbul Medicine Facuty, Istanbul, Turkey
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Demir P, Erdenen F, Aral H, Emre T, Kose S, Altunoglu E, Dolgun A, Inal BB, Turkmen A. Serum Osteoprotegerin Levels Related With Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Chronic Kidney Disease. J Clin Lab Anal 2016; 30:811-817. [PMID: 26991325 PMCID: PMC6807210 DOI: 10.1002/jcla.21941] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2014] [Revised: 12/22/2015] [Accepted: 01/07/2016] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND To evaluate osteoprotegerin (OPG) levels in relation to cardiovascular (CV) risk factors in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) on different regimens of renal replacement therapy. METHODS A total of 143 patients with CKD and 30 healthy controls were included in this study and divided into five categories, including predialysis patients with chronic renal failure (preD; n = 36), chronic peritoneal dialysis patients (PD; n = 36), hemodialysis patients (HD; n = 35), renal transplant patients (RT; n = 36), and controls (n = 30). Data on demographics, concomitant diseases and CV risk factors, serum OPG levels, and correlates of serum OPG levels were determined. RESULTS Serum OPG (pmol/l) levels were significantly higher in HD (P <0.001 for each), PD (P <0.001 for each), and preD (P <0.01 vs. control, P <0.05 vs. RT) groups than RT and control groups. Diabetics than nondiabetics in HD (P = 0.008), PD (P = 0.024), and RT (P = 0.004) groups and males than females in PD group (P = 0.021) had higher OPG levels. Serum OPG levels were associated positively with age in HD (P <0.001), PD (P = 0.001), and in overall population (P <0.001). CONCLUSION Our findings revealed increased serum levels of OPG in dialysis and preD patients compared to RT and controls. In the patient groups receiving two dialysis treatment, the levels were worse, indicating a more pronounced vascular injury. Age, C-reactive protein (CRP), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), and cystatin C (CysC) in CKD patients, CRP and PTH in the control subjects, and age and BMI in the overall population were the significant correlates of serum OPG levels.
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- Pinar Demir
- Department of Internal Medicine, Ministry of Health Okmeydani Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Ministry of Health Istanbul Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Ministry of Health Istanbul Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Ministry of Health Istanbul Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Ministry of Health Istanbul Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Ministry of Health Istanbul Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Biostatistics, Medical Faculty, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Ministry of Health Istanbul Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Nephrology, Istanbul Medical Faculty, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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Demir P, Onde S, Severcan F. Phylogeny of cultivated and wild wheat species using ATR-FTIR spectroscopy. Spectrochim Acta A Mol Biomol Spectrosc 2015; 135:757-763. [PMID: 25145919 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2014.07.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2014] [Revised: 07/02/2014] [Accepted: 07/15/2014] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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Within the last decade, an increasing amount of genetic data has been used to clarify the problems inherent in wheat taxonomy. The techniques for obtaining and analyzing these data are not only cumbersome, but also expensive and technically demanding. In the present study, we introduce infrared spectroscopy as a method for a sensitive, rapid and low cost phylogenetic analysis tool for wheat seed samples. For this purpose, 12 Triticum and Aegilops species were studied by Attenuated Total Reflection-Fourier Transform Infrared (ATR-FTIR) spectroscopy. Hierarchical cluster analysis and principal component analysis clearly revealed that the lignin band (1525-1505 cm(-1)) discriminated the species at the genus level. However, the species were clustered according to their genome commonalities when the whole spectra were used (4000-650 cm(-1)). The successful differentiation of Triticum and its closely related genus Aegilops clearly demonstrated the power of ATR-FTIR spectroscopy as a suitable tool for phylogenetic research.
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- Pinar Demir
- Department of Biology, Middle East Technical University, 06800 Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Biology, Middle East Technical University, 06800 Ankara, Turkey.
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- Department of Biology, Middle East Technical University, 06800 Ankara, Turkey
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Demir P, Akkas SB, Severcan M, Zorlu F, Severcan F. Ionizing radiation induces structural and functional damage on the molecules of rat brain homogenate membranes: a Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopic study. Appl Spectrosc 2015; 69:154-164. [PMID: 25588232 DOI: 10.1366/13-07154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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Humans can be exposed to ionizing radiation, due to various reasons, whose structural effects on biological membranes are not well defined. The current study aims to understand the ionizing radiation-induced structural and functional alterations in biomolecules of brain membranes using Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy using rat animal models. For this purpose, 1000 cGy of ionizing radiation was specifically directed to the head of Sprague Dawley rats. The rats were decapitated after 24 h. The results revealed that the lipid-to-protein ratio decreased and that irradiation caused lipid peroxidation and increases in the amounts of olefinic =CH, carbonyl, and methylene groups of lipids. In addition, ionizing radiation induced a decrease in membrane fluidity, disordering of membrane lipids, strengthening of the hydrogen bonding of the phosphate groups of lipid head-groups, and weakening in the hydrogen bonding of the interfacial carbonyl groups of lipids. Radiation further caused significant decrements in the α-helix and turns, and significant increments in the β-sheet and random coil contents in the protein structure. Hierarchical cluster analyses, performed in the whole region (3030-1000 cm(-1)), lipid (3030-2800 cm(-1)), and protein (1700-1600 cm(-1)) regions separately, successfully differentiated the control and irradiated groups of rat brain membranes and showed that proteins in the membranes are affected more than lipids from the damages induced with ionizing radiation. As a result, the current study showed that FT-IR spectroscopy can be used successfully as a novel method to monitor radiation-induced alterations on biological membranes.
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- Pinar Demir
- Department of Biological Sciences, Middle East Technical University, Dumlupınar Bulvarı No. 1, 06800, Ankara, Turkey
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Usta Atmaca H, Akbas F, Demir P, Borku Uysal B, Altinok R, Erdenen F. An Antitubercular Therapy Induced-Hepatotoxicity Case with Diffuse Ascites. Istanbul Med J 2013. [DOI: 10.5152/imj.2013.58] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Taş MH, Şimşek Z, Colak A, Koza Y, Demir P, Demir R, Kaya U, Tanboga IH, Gundogdu F, Sevimli S. Comparison of carotid artery stenting and carotid endarterectomy in patients with symptomatic carotid artery stenosis: a single center study. Adv Ther 2013; 30:845-53. [PMID: 24105435 DOI: 10.1007/s12325-013-0058-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2013] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Carotid artery stenting (CAS) is believed to be an alternative to carotid endarterectomy (CEA); however, recent studies have demonstrated an increase of complications with stenting that does not reflect our experience. We thus wanted to compare the periprocedural and 1-year follow-up outcomes of CAS with those of CEA among patients with symptomatic extracranial carotid stenosis in a population from eastern Turkey. METHODS The hospital records of all patients who underwent carotid artery revascularization were retrospectively reviewed. Patients were divided into two groups based on the type of carotid revascularization performed, namely CEA or CAS. Comparisons were made with respect to 30-day and 1-year outcomes of transient ischemic attack (TIA), myocardial infarction (MI), stroke, and all-cause death rates. Composite endpoints for both groups were also analyzed. RESULTS Thirty-two CEA and 33 CAS procedures were performed for symptomatic occlusive carotid disease. Baseline characteristics were similar between both groups except for the incidence of diabetes mellitus. No significant differences were found with respect to 30-day mortality, MI, and neurologic morbidity endpoints for CEA and CAS procedures. In the postprocedural 1-year follow-up, only TIA was observed to be significantly higher in the CAS group; the other endpoints did not differ significantly. One-year composite endpoints did not differ between both groups (log-rank P = 0.300). CONCLUSION In our trial of patients with symptomatic carotid artery stenosis, no significant difference could be shown in periprocedural outcomes, postprocedural outcomes except TIA, and in composite endpoints between the CEA and CAS groups. CAS is a safe and efficacious alternative for the treatment of symptomatic carotid artery stenosis.
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Demir P, Onde S, Ozgen M, Birsin MA, Severcan F. Phylogenetic differentiation of Aegilops and Triticum species by using ATR-FTIR spectroscopy. J Biotechnol 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiotec.2012.07.093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Demir P, Mor N. Seasonal Distribution and Economic Importance of Cystic Echinococcosis in Cattle Slaughtered at Kars Municipal Abattoir, Turkey. TurkiyeParazitolDerg 2011; 35:185-8. [DOI: 10.5152/tpd.2011.48] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Türkoğlu K, Orhan K, Demir P, Karabulut B, Can-Karabulut DC. Primary ciliary dyskinesia: Kartagener syndrome with central giant cell granuloma. A case report. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2011; 110:e49-56. [PMID: 20868986 DOI: 10.1016/j.tripleo.2010.05.054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2010] [Revised: 05/09/2010] [Accepted: 05/20/2010] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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This paper describes a clinical case of both giant cell granuloma and Kartagener syndrome in a 15-year-old male patient, with emphasis on the radiographic aspects of this extremely unusual pathology. To our knowledge, the presence of these 2 rare clinical conditions in the same patient has not been previously reported.
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- Kivanç Türkoğlu
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Ankara, Ankara, Turkey
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Kadri Aribas B, Dingil G, Ungul U, Sahin G, Nil Unlu D, Dogan K, Simsek Z, Kaya G, Yilmaz K, Yucel E, Demir P. Accuracy and safety of percutaneous US-guided needle biopsies in liver metastasis and hemangiomas. MINERVA GASTROENTERO 2010; 56:377-382. [PMID: 21139536] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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AIM The aim of this study was to compare small size aspiration and large size cutting needles on the diagnostic yield in the biopsies of liver and especially to investigate the reliability on percutaneous biopsy of liver hemangiomas. METHODS Nine hundred fifty patients with percutaneous ultrasonography-guided liver biopsies were evaluated retrospectively. This study enrolled 841 patients biopsied with either large size cutting needle (Tru-cut 14G-18G) or small size aspiration needle (WestCott 20G). Further evaluation was performed in 312 patients with metastasis and 48 patients with hemangiomas. RESULTS Diagnostic yield was higher in the large size cutting needle group (96.8%, 150/155) than in the small size aspiration needle group (84.1%, 132/157) in liver metastasis (P<0.001). There was no significant difference among diagnostic accuracies of Tru-cut 14G, 16G, and 18 G needles in metastasis (P=0.255). Accuracy rate was 77.9% (208/267) in benign and 89.5% (514/574) in malignant diseases. Sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy were 81.2% (514/633), 100% (208/208), and 85.8% (722/841), respectively. Only two major complications were found (0.16%) with small needles. CONCLUSION The authors suggest the use of large size cutting needles, because they provide more accurate diagnosis, and should be used in liver metastasis instead of small aspiration needles, if there is no on-site pathologist at aspiration biopsies or a more specific diagnosis is required. Among them, 18G cutting needle should be chosen. All the needles, including the large cutting type, were found safe in the biopsies of liver hemangiomas.
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- B Kadri Aribas
- Department of Radiology, Ankara Oncology Education and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.
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Aribas BK, Dingil G, Doğan K, Kaya G, Unlü DN, Yilmaz K, Sahin G, Simsek Z, Demir P. Single-session percutaneous sclerotherapy in symptomatic simple renal cysts: long-term results. MINERVA UROL NEFROL 2009; 61:129-136. [PMID: 19451895] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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AIM To evaluate the efficacy of single-session percutaneous sclerotherapy with needle aspiration or catheter drainage, under ultrasound (US) or computed tomography (CT) guidance, based on cyst size and depth in 22 symptomatic simple renal cysts. METHODS Sclerotherapy with 95% alcohol for 20 min was performed in 22 symptomatic simple renal cysts in 15 patients. The method (aspiration or drainage) was chosen according to cyst size and depth: catheter drainage was done for larger (>6 cm) and shallow (<7.5 cm) cysts (N=12) and needle aspiration was done for smaller (<6 cm) or deeper (>7.5 cm) cysts (N=10). The median follow-up period was 6.0 months (range 1-62). RESULTS Volume reduction of cysts (mean and median, respectively) was 94.1% and 97.0%. Average cyst volume reduction (mean and median, respectively) was 94.7% and 96.0% with US-guided methods and 93.3% and 99.0% with CT-guided methods (P=0.382). Median volume loss was 97.5% with needle aspiration and 96.5% with catheter drainage (P=0.839). No correlation between the groups and volume reduction was found. All procedures were successful. No major complications or recurrences were noted. CONCLUSIONS Single-session percutaneous alcohol sclerotherapy with needle aspiration or catheter drainage, under US or CT guidance, is an effective and safe method for treating symptomatic simple renal cysts. CT-guided needle aspiration may be more suitable for treating deeper and/or smaller (<6 cm) cysts, while US-guided catheter drainage may be preferable in cases of shallow and/or larger (>6 cm) cysts.
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- B K Aribas
- Department of Radiology, A.Y. Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.
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