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Akhan O, Erdemir AG, Karahan S, Ünal E, Çiftçi TT, Akıncı D, Yalçın Ş. Long-term results of liver thermal ablation in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma and colorectal cancer liver metastasis regarding spatial features and tumor-specific variables. Diagn Interv Radiol 2024; 30:183-192. [PMID: 36994643 PMCID: PMC11095064 DOI: 10.4274/dir.2023.221986] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [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: 10/29/2022] [Accepted: 02/08/2023] [Indexed: 03/22/2023]
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PURPOSE Colorectal cancer liver metastasis (CRLM) and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) are widely treated using microwave and radiofrequency ablation. Local tumor progression (LTP) may develop depending on the shortest vascular distance and large lesion diameter. This study aims to explore the effect of these spatial features and to investigate the correlation between tumor-specific variables and LTP. METHODS This is a retrospective study covering the period between January 2007 and January 2019. One hundred twenty-five patients (CRLM: HCC: 64:61) with 262 lesions (CRLM: HCC: 142:120) were enrolled. The correlation between LTP and the variables was analyzed using the chi-square test, Fischer's exact test, or the Fisher-Freeman-Halton test where applicable. The local progression-free survival (Loc-PFS) was analyzed using the Kaplan-Meier method. Univariable and multivariable Cox regression analyses were performed to identify prognostic factors. RESULTS Significant correlations were observed for LTP in both CRLM and HCC at a lesion diameter of 30-50 mm (P = 0.019 and P < 0.001, respectively) and SVD of ≤3 mm (P < 0.001 for both). No correlation was found between the ablation type and LTP (CRLM: P = 0.141; HCC: P = 0.771). There was no relationship between residue and the ablation type, but a strong correlation with tumor size was observed (P = 0.127 and P < 0.001, respectively). In CRLM, LTP was associated with mutant K-ras and concomitant lung metastasis (P < 0.001 and P = 0.003, respectively). In HCC, a similar correlation was found for Child-Pugh B, serum alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) level of >10 ng/mL, predisposing factors, and moderate histopathological differentiation (P < 0.001, P = 0.008, P = 0.027, and P < 0.001, respectively). In CRLM, SVD of ≤3 mm proved to be the variable with the greatest negative effect on Loc-PFS (P = 0.007), followed by concomitant lung metastasis (P = 0.027). In HCC, a serum AFP level of >10 ng/mL proved to be the variable with the greatest negative effect on Loc-PFS (P = 0.045). CONCLUSION In addition to the lesions' spatial features, tumor-specific variables may also have an impact on LTP.
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- Okan Akhan
- Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiology, Ankara, Türkiye
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- Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiology, Ankara, Türkiye
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- Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Biostatistics, Ankara, Türkiye
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- Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiology, Ankara, Türkiye
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- Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiology, Ankara, Türkiye
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- Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiology, Ankara, Türkiye
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- Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Oncology, Ankara, Türkiye
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Taydaş O, Ünal E, Akıncı D, Şeker M, Topçuoğlu OM, Akhan O, Çiftçi TT. Percutaneous nephrostomy in infants: a 20-year single-center experience. Diagn Interv Radiol 2023. [PMID: 37593945 DOI: 10.4274/dir.2023.232276] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/19/2023]
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PURPOSE To investigate the safety and efficacy of the imaging-guided percutaneous nephrostomy (PCN) procedure in infants. METHODS A total of 75 (50 boys; 66.7%) patients with a mean age of 121 days (range, 1-351 days) who underwent PCN over a period of 20 years were included in this retrospective study. For each patient, PCN indications, catheter size, the mean duration of catheterization, complications, and the procedure performed following nephrostomy were recorded. Technical success was determined based on the successful placement of the nephrostomy catheter within the pelvicalyceal system. Clinical success was defined as the complete resolution of hydronephrosis and improvement in renal function tests during follow-up. In patients with urinary leakage, technical and clinical success was determined based on the resolution of leakage. RESULTS The technical success rate was 100%, and no procedure-related mortality was observed. In 11 patients (14.7%), bilateral PCN was performed. The most frequent indication of PCN was ureteropelvic junction obstruction (n = 41, 54.7%). Procedure-related major complications were encountered in two patients (methemoglobinemia and respiratory arrest caused by the local anesthetic agent in one patient and the development of urinoma caused by urinary leakage from the puncture site in the other). Mild urinary leakage was the only minor complication that occurred and only in one patient. Catheter-related complications were managed through replacement or revision surgery in 16 patients (21.3%). CONCLUSION Imaging-guided PCN is a feasible and effective procedure with high technical success and low major complication rates, and it is useful for protecting kidney function in infants.
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- Onur Taydaş
- Department of Radiology, Sakarya University Faculty of Medicine, Sakarya, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, Medipol University Faculty of Medicine, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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Ardalı Düzgün S, Ünal E, Çiftçi TT, Öztürk E, Akhan O, Akıncı D. Role of interventional radiology in the management of iatrogenic urinary tract injury: the factors affecting the outcome. Diagn Interv Radiol 2023. [PMID: 37272307 DOI: 10.4274/dir.2023.232129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the efficacy of interventional radiological (IR) procedures in iatrogenic urinary tract injury and investigate the factors affecting the outcome. METHODS Fifty-eight patients (21 male) with a mean age of 50.3 ± 15.8 years referred for iatrogenic urinary tract injury were enrolled in this study. Technical success was defined as (i) successful placement of a nephrostomy catheter within the renal pelvis and/or (ii) successful antegrade ureteral stent placement (double J stent) between the renal pelvis and bladder lumen. Complete resolution was defined as maintained ureteral patency without an external drain and ureteral stent. The factors that may affect complete resolution [ureteral avulsion, ureterovaginal fistula (UVF), history of malignancy/radiotherapy, and time to IR management] were also investigated. The receiver operating characteristic analysis was performed to estimate the cut-off time point for the IR management timing affecting complete resolution. RESULTS The technical success rate for nephrostomy and ureteral stent placement was 100% (n = 58/58) and 78% (n = 28/36), respectively. In 14 patients, non-dilated pelvicalyceal systems were evident. In 18 patients, no further intervention after percutaneous nephrostomy was performed due to (i) poor performance status (n = 6) and (ii) reconstruction surgery upon clinicians' and/or patients' request (n = 12). Reconstruction surgery was required in 11 of the remaining 40 patients due to failure of percutaneous treatment (n = 11/40, 27.5%). In six of the patients, ureteral stents could not be removed due to the development of benign ureteral strictures (n = 6/40, 15%). Our complete resolution rate was 57.5% (n = 23/40). Age, gender, type of surgery (endoscopic or open), side and location of the injury did not statistically affect the complete resolution rate. The presence of ureteral avulsion, history of malignancy and radiotherapy individually or in combination significantly affected the complete resolution rate negatively. The presence of UVF also had a negative effect on the complete resolution rate; however, it did not reach statistical significance. Delayed intervention was also a significant factor related to lower complete resolution. The optimal cut-off point of the time interval for favorable clinical outcome was found to be 0-19th day following the surgery. CONCLUSION IR procedures are safe and effective in the management of iatrogenic urinary tract injuries. Antegrade ureteral stenting should be performed as soon as possible to establish ureteral integrity without the development of stricture.
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- Selin Ardalı Düzgün
- Department of Radiology, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Bioistatistics, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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Akhan O, Akçalar S, Ünal E, Metin Y, Çiftçi T, Akıncı D. Radiofrequency Ablation for Colorectal Cancer Liver Metastases: Outcomes and Prognostic Factors Associated with Survival. Turk J Gastroenterol 2023; 34:645-651. [PMID: 37232461 PMCID: PMC10441159 DOI: 10.5152/tjg.2023.22088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [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: 02/05/2022] [Accepted: 09/12/2022] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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BACKGROUND To determine the long-term outcomes of radiofrequency ablation with respect to overall survival, disease-free survival, and complications in patients with colorectal cancer liver metastases. Additionally, we sought to examine whether various patient- and treatment-related characteristics were associated with prognosis. METHODS Fifty-nine patients with colorectal cancer liver metastases who had undergone percutaneous radiofrequency ablation treatment were included in this study. A total of 138 lesions were treated with radiofrequency ablation in the first and second sessions. Tumor diameters ranged from 10 to 60 mm (mean, 2.45 mm). Treatment efficacy, complications, and overall survival and disease-free survival were analyzed. RESULTS The primary success rate of radiofrequency ablation was 94.4%. At the end of the first month, the residual disease was detected in 12 lesions, 10 of which underwent secondary radiofrequency ablation treatment, resulting in a cumulative secondary success rate of 98.4%. The 1-, 3-, and 5-year overall survival rates in 59 patients with colorectal cancer liver metastases were 94.9%, 52.5%, and 40.6%, respectively. The median survival was 42 months in patients with metastasis size of ≤3 cm, while it was 25 months in patients with metastasis size of >3 cm (P = .001). The 1-, 3-, and 5-year disease-free survival rates were 44%, 10.2%, and 6.7%, respectively. Metastatic tumor status (solitary or multiple) was a significant prognostic factor in determining overall survival and disease-free survival; furthermore, extrahepatic recurrence during follow-up was a prognostic factor affecting overall survival. Minor complications developed in four radiofrequency ablation procedures (6.7%). CONCLUSION Radiofrequency ablation remains a safe and effective treatment option improving survival in select cases of colorectal cancer liver metastases.
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- Okan Akhan
- Department of Radiology, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, Kent Health Group, İzmir, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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Akıncı D, Ünal E, Çiftçi TT, Özkan OŞ, Akhan O. Management of single double-J stent failure in malignant ureteral obstruction: tandem ureteral stenting with less frequent stent exchange. Diagn Interv Radiol 2023; 29:312-317. [PMID: 36987982 PMCID: PMC10679700 DOI: 10.5152/dir.2022.21638] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [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: 07/03/2021] [Accepted: 01/16/2022] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the safety and efficacy of the placement and exchange of tandem ureteral stents (TUS) under fluoroscopic guidance in the management of indwelling single double-J stent (DJS) failure in patients with malignant ureteral obstruction. We also aimed to investigate whether the generally accepted exchange period of DJSs could be extended using TUS. METHODS This retrospective study involved 11 patients (10 female) with an age range of 27-64 years, median of 49 years, who underwent TUS (ipsilateral two 8F DJSs) placement due to indwelling single DJS failure occurring in less than 3 months. TUS exchanges were performed initially at 6-month intervals, and subsequent exchange intervals were extended to 9 and 12 months for seven patients. The interval from initial TUS placement to percutaneous nephrostomy, repeat exchange, or death was defined as the duration of stent patency. RESULTS Indwelling single DJS failure occurred during a median follow-up of 45 days (range, 35-60 days) in 14 ureters of 11 patients. TUS were successfully placed and exchanged with a technical success rate of 100% without any early major complications. Thirty-nine procedures (11 placement and 28 exchange procedures) in 55 ureters were performed. The median duration of urinary patency was significantly higher with TUS [300 days (range, 60-440 days)] compared with single DJSs [45 days (range, 35-60 days)] (P < 0.001). CONCLUSION The placement and exchange of TUS can be safely and effectively performed under fluoroscopic guidance. The need for frequent DJS exchange could be reduced with increased duration of stent patency using TUS.
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- Devrim Akıncı
- Department of Radiology, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, University of Wisconsin, Wisconsin, United States
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- Department of Radiology, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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Akhan O, Yetkin Dİ, Çay F, Ünal E, Çiftçi TT, Akıncı D. A novel technique for the non-surgical management of inadvertent bowel catheterization during percutaneous abscess drainage: a technical note. Diagn Interv Radiol 2023; 29:309-311. [PMID: 36987973 PMCID: PMC10679686 DOI: 10.5152/dir.2022.211104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [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: 11/03/2021] [Accepted: 12/12/2021] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Percutaneous abscess drainage-related inadvertent bowel catheterization is an undesired complication that requires treatment. In two cases without signs of peritonitis that we examined, it was possible to achieve successful abscess drainage, and to treat abscess-related inadvertent bowel catheterization by using a novel technique without surgery.
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- Okan Akhan
- Department of Radiology, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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Örsten S, Baysal İ, Çiftçi T, Ünal E, Yabanoğlu Çiftçi S, Doğrul AB, Akıncı D, Akyön Y, Akhan O. Evaluation of Potential Inflammatory Markers for Cystic Echinococcosis: P-selectin and Resistin. Turkiye Parazitol Derg 2022; 46:195-200. [PMID: 36094120 DOI: 10.4274/tpd.galenos.2022.55265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is one of the most common zoonotic diseases worldwide. Diagnosis of CE is predominantly based on imaging techniques and serological tests are used in cases of non-characteristic imaging findings as diagnostic reference. However, serological test results cannot be completely reliable as they are affected by multi-factors. P-selectin and resistin are inflammatory markers that are altered during the acute stages of infection. In this purpose, inflammatory markers as P-selectin and resistin have been investigated for a potential diagnostic reference for CE diagnosis. METHODS A total of 60 patients who were diagnosed with CE and twenty-five healthy individuals were included in this study. Blood samples were obtained from all participants. Obtained sera were evaluated using the P-selectin and resistin ELISA kits for protein levels. Additionally, the relative expression of SELP (P-selectin) and RETN (resistin) genes were determined using the comparative CT (ΔΔCT) method between groups as CE patients with active and inactive cysts, CE patients and healthy controls. RESULTS SELP (13.9-fold change, p<0.05) and RETN (8.1-fold change, p<0.05) were differentially expressed in CE patients compared in the control group. Whereas resistin protein levels were significantly higher in CE patients than the healthy controls (p<0.001), the difference in P-selectin protein levels was not significant (p>0.05). There was no difference between active and inactive CE patients in terms of P-selectin and resistin in gene and protein levels (p>0.05). CONCLUSION Although there was no difference between the active and inactive CE patients, the good differentiation between the healthy controls and the CE patients suggested that resistin is a potential inflammatory diagnostic reference.
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- Serra Örsten
- Hacettepe University Vocational School of Health Services, Ankara, Turkey
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- Hacettepe University Vocational School of Health Services, Ankara, Turkey
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- Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiology, Ankara, Turkey
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- Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiology, Ankara, Turkey
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- Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery, Ankara, Turkey
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- Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiology, Ankara, Turkey
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- Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Microbiology, Ankara, Turkey
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- Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiology, Ankara, Turkey
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Örsten S, Baysal İ, Yabanoglu-Ciftci S, Ciftci T, Ünal E, Akıncı D, Akyön Y, Akhan O. Can parasite-derived microRNAs differentiate active and inactive cystic echinococcosis patients? Parasitol Res 2021; 121:191-196. [PMID: 34811587 DOI: 10.1007/s00436-021-07382-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [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: 06/18/2021] [Accepted: 11/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Cystic Echinococcosis (CE) is a neglected zoonotic disease caused by the metacestode form of Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato. Non-invasive imaging techniques, especially ultrasound, are primarily used for CE diagnosis. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small, non-coding RNA molecules that act as post-transcriptional regulators in various biological processes. After identification of parasite-derived miRNAs, these miRNAs are considered to be potential biomarkers for diagnosis and follow-up. The focus of this research is to compare the expression profiles of certain parasite-derived miRNAs in CE patients with active and inactive cysts as well as healthy controls. Parasite-derived miRNAs, egr-let-7-5p, egr-miR-71a-5p, and egr-miR-9-5p, of inactive CE patients were found to be differentially expressed with 3.74-, 2.72-, and 20.78-fold change (p < 0.05), respectively, when compared with active CE patients. In this study, we evaluated for the first time the expression profile of three parasite-derived miRNAs in the serum of CE patients to determine their potential to distinguish between active and inactive CE. It was concluded that serum levels of parasite-derived miRNAs, egr-let-7-5p and egr-miR-9-5p, could be promising new potential biomarkers for stage-specific diagnosis of CE. Further studies are needed with larger sample set to validate discriminating potential of these miRNAs.
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- Serra Örsten
- Vocational School of Health Services, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey.
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- Vocational School of Health Services, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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Ünal E, Arslan S, Aghayeva G, Sarıkaya Y, Çiftçi T, Önder S, Akıncı D, Akhan O. Rare pulmonary tumors and carcinoma mimickers; experience from an interventional radiology unit with radiologic-pathologic correlation-A pictoral essay. Curr Med Imaging 2021; 17:1183-1190. [PMID: 33881972 DOI: 10.2174/1573405617666210420105624] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 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: 12/25/2020] [Revised: 02/28/2021] [Accepted: 03/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Although imaging findings along with patients' clinical history may give clue for the etiology of a pulmonary lesion, the differentiation of benign pulmonary lesions from lung cancer could be challenging. OBJECTIVE The aim of this review article was to increase the awareness of the carcinoma mimicking lung lesions. METHODS This paper was designed to illustrate rare pulmonary tumors and carcinoma mimickers with emphasis on radiologic-pathologic correlation. Pitfalls encountered on CT images and also false positivity of PET-CT scans were also presented. CONCLUSION Several benign pulmonary lesions may grow in size on follow-up and some may show pathologic FDG (18F-fluorodeoxyglucose) uptake, which makes them indistinguishable from lung carcinoma by imaging. In addition, some slow-growing malignant lesions, such as carcinoid, may be false-negative on PET/CT scans.
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- Emre Ünal
- Hacettepe University, School of Medicine, Department of Radiology Ankara, Turkey
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- Hacettepe University, School of Medicine, Department of Radiology Ankara, Turkey
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- Hacettepe University, School of Medicine, Department of Radiology Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University, Afyonkarahisar, Turkey
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- Hacettepe University, School of Medicine, Department of Radiology Ankara, Turkey
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- Hacettepe University, School of Medicine, Department of Pathology Ankara, Turkey
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- Hacettepe University, School of Medicine, Department of Radiology Ankara, Turkey
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- Hacettepe University, School of Medicine, Department of Radiology Ankara, Turkey
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Akhan O, Sarıkaya Y, Köksal A, Ünal E, Çiftçi T, Akıncı D. Irreversible Electroporation of Recurrent Hepatocellular Carcinoma After Liver Transplantation: Report of Two Cases. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 2021; 44:807-811. [PMID: 33655357 DOI: 10.1007/s00270-021-02784-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2020] [Accepted: 01/22/2021] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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The treatment strategies of post-transplant hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) recurrence have not been completely clarified. Thermal ablative techniques have been increasingly performed for the treatment of post-transplant HCC recurrences. However, thermal ablation can create abnormal communication with the biliary tract and the ablation site by causing biliary injury. This abnormal communication may cause bacterial contamination and abscess formation. Irreversible electroporation (IRE) is a nonthermal ablative technique which may reduce the risk of abscess development at the ablation site due to its low risk of thermal injury to the biliary system. IRE may also preserve the perilesional blood vessels. This report describes two cases of post-transplant intrahepatic HCC recurrence which were successfully treated with IRE.
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- Okan Akhan
- Departmant of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Sıhhiye, 06100, Ankara, Turkey.
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- Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University, Afyonkarahisar, Turkey
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- Departmant of Radiology, Bayindir Hospital, Sogutozu, Ankara, Turkey
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- Departmant of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Sıhhiye, 06100, Ankara, Turkey
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- Departmant of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Sıhhiye, 06100, Ankara, Turkey
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- Departmant of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Sıhhiye, 06100, Ankara, Turkey
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Akhan O, Durmaz H, Balcı S, Birgi E, Çiftçi T, Akıncı D. Percutaneous drainage of retroperitoneal abscesses: variables for success, failure, and recurrence. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2020; 26:124-130. [PMID: 32116220 DOI: 10.5152/dir.2019.19199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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PURPOSE We aimed to evaluate the success and failure rates and minor and major complications of percutaneous drainage of retroperitoneal abscesses. METHODS Between 1990 and 2010, percutaneously drained 170 retroperitoneal abscesses in 150 patients (83 males, 67 females, median age 44.2 years, age range, 1-86 years) were included retrospectively. Percutaneous drainage of retroperitoneal abscesses was performed under the guidance of ultrasonography and fluoroscopy or computed tomography. Six abscesses were drained via single needle aspiration whereas 164 abscesses were drained via catheters of 6-14 F calibre using the Seldinger technique. RESULTS When all retroperitoneal abscesses are considered, success rates were found as follows: 75.3% cure (128/170), 7.7% temporization (13/170), 4.1% palliation (7/170). Failure rate was 12.9% (22/170). Recurrence rate was 10.6% (18/170), and 13 of the recurred abscesses were treated via second session percutaneous drainage. Mortality rate was 2.7% (4/150). CONCLUSION Percutaneous drainage is the first treatment option for retroperitoneal abscesses due to procedural reliability, elimination of need for general anesthesia, better tolerability, and lower morbidity and mortality rates compared with the surgical methods. High cure, temporization, or palliation rates can be obtained via imaging-guided percutaneous drainage for all retroperitoneal abscesses with a safe access route.
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- Okan Akhan
- Department of Radiology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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Kutluk MT, Çakmakkaya K, Ahmed F, Akıncı D, Ekinci S, Oğuz B, Haliloğlu M, Orhan D, Akyüz C. The use of surgical & interventional procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric tumors: An example from an upper middle income country. J Clin Oncol 2020. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2020.38.15_suppl.e19022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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e19022 Background: The burden of pediatric cancer is more than 300.000 cases per year in children aged 0-19 years globally. Turkey faces almost 4000 cases per yr in the same age group. The survival rates exceeded 80% in high income countries although it is still a challenge in LMICs at different level of low survivals. The availability, accessibility & affordability of advanced techniques such as interventional procedures are major challenges for successful treatment of pediatric cancers in LMICs. Methods: 279 sequentially diagnosed cancer in children aged 0-18 years in a single institution in 2018 were included. Tumors were classified according to the ICCC-3. Leukemias were not included. The types of interventional & surgical procedures used for diagnosis were recorded. The distribution of procedures according to the type of malignancies were examined & descriptive characteristics of patients were compared. Results: The median age was 58/12yrs, M/F=153/126. The most common tumors were CNS tumors followed by lymphomas & neuroblastoma. Among all, surgery was performed in 189 (67.8) children whereas 45 (16.1%) patients were diagnosed by interventional radiology procedures. Radiological diagnosis was made in 42 (15.1%) children. Conclusions: Early diagnosis & access to best available care is the most essential part of the pediatric cancer control. Current global initiatives have a focus on how to improve the survival in LMICs. Here we report the use of surgery vs interventional radiological procedures for the diagnosis of pediatric tumors. The efficient & timely use of the diagnostic procedures save the patients lives in a cost effective ways with less morbidity & mortality. Since there is limited data from the LMICs, we suggest to the pediatric oncology community to do more detailed evidenced based research for the diagnosis pediatric cancers. [Table: see text]
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- M. Tezer Kutluk
- Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Department of Pediatric Oncology, Ankara, Turkey
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- Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Department of Pediatric Oncology, Ankara, Turkey
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- Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Department of Pediatric Oncology, Ankara, Turkey
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- Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Department of Interventional Radiology, Ankara, Turkey
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- Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Department of Pediatric Surgery, Ankara, Turkey
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- Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Department of Pediatric Radiology, Ankara, Turkey
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- Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Department of Pediatric Radiology, Ankara, Turkey
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- Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Department of Pathology, Ankara, Turkey
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- Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Department of Pediatric Oncology, Ankara, Turkey
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Eldem FG, Akıncı D, Çiftçi T, Ünal E, Yıldırım T, Karabulut E, Aki FT, Akhan O. Percutaneous Management of Ureteral Obstructions and Leak After Renal Transplant. EXP CLIN TRANSPLANT 2020; 19:788-798. [PMID: 32370698 DOI: 10.6002/ect.2019.0422] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The aim of our study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of percutaneous treatment of ureteral obstructions and leak after renal transplant and to evaluate the long-term results and graft survival rates in a single center. MATERIALS AND METHODS This retrospective study included 27 transplant recipients who received percutaneous treatment between January 2000 and December 2010 and who had follow-up data until December 2018. During this period, 294 renal transplants were performed at our institution, with 17 (5.7%) having a ureteral complication. Ten patients included in the study had their transplants at another center. Percutaneous nephrostomy, balloon dilatation, and double J stent placement were used in the management of complications. Cutting balloon dilatation and tandem ureteral stent placement were done in cases of resistant stenosis. Technical success and ureter patency rates were calculated. Graft survival rates were compared between early and late obstruction groups and between successful and unsuccessful interventional treatment. RESULTS Among included cases, 21 obstructions (7 early, 13 late) and 8 leaks were detected. The technical success rate of percutaneous nephrostomy was 100% in all groups. The technical success rates of balloon dilatation and double J stent were 100% and 88% in the early and late obstruction groups, respectively. Censored graft survival rates in all groups at 1, 5, and 10 years were 89%, 89%, and 73.9%, respectively. In long-term follow-up, ureter patency rates were 100%, 33%, and 50% for early obstruction, late obstruction, and urinary leak groups, respectively (P = .018). Graft survival rates between early and late obstruction groups were not significantly different. No major complication, allograft loss, or 30-day mortality was seen. CONCLUSIONS Percutaneous management of ureteral complications is safe and effective and should be considered as first-line treatment because of its less invasive nature and lower complication and morbidity rates.
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- Fatma Gonca Eldem
- From the Department of Radiology, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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Şeker M, Çiftçi TT, Akıncı D, Akhan O. Radiologically guided percutaneous nephrostomy: A 6-year single-center experience. Archives of Clinical and Experimental Medicine 2019. [DOI: 10.25000/acem.605006] [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: 11/23/2022] Open
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Orsten S, Çiftçi T, Yüce G, Ünal E, Doğrul A, Azizova A, Akıncı D, Akhan O. Investigation of genetic diversity of Echinococcus granulosus from human host and the first report of Echinococcus canadensis from Central Anatolia Turkey. Int J Infect Dis 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2018.11.293] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [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: 11/17/2022] Open
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PURPOSE We aimed to evaluate the success and complication rates of image-guided pelvic abscess drainage with emphasis on factors affecting the clinical success. METHODS During a 7-year period, 185 pelvic abscesses were treated in 163 patients under ultrasonography and fluoroscopy (n=140) or computed tomography (n=45) guidance with transabdominal (n=107), transvaginal (n=39), transrectal (n=21) and transgluteal (n=18) approaches. Abscess characteristics (etiology, number, size, intrastructure, microbiological content, presence of fistula), patient demographics (age, sex, presence of malignancy, primary disease, antibiotic treatments), procedure-related factors (guidance method, access route, catheter size) and their effects on clinical success, complications, and duration of catheterization were statistically analyzed. RESULTS Technical and clinical success rates were 100% and 93.9%, respectively. Procedure-related mortality or major complications were not observed. Minor complications such as catheter dislodgement, obstruction, or kinking were detected in 6.7% of the patients. Clinical failure was observed in 10 patients (6.1%). Fistulization was observed in 14 abscesses. Fistulization extended the duration of catheter use (P < 0.001) and decreased the clinical success rate (P < 0.001). The presence of postoperative malignant, complex-multilocular abscesses, and fungus infection in the cavity extended catheter duration (P < 0.001, P = 0.018, and P = 0.007, respectively), whereas the presence of sterile abscess and endocavitary catheterization reduced the catheter duration (P = 0.009 and P = 0.011, respectively). CONCLUSION Image-guided pelvic abscess drainage has high clinical success and low complication rates. The only factor affecting the clinical success rate is the presence of fistula.
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- Devrim Akıncı
- Department of Radiology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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Bulut E, Çiftçi T, Akhan O, Akıncı D. Palliation of malignant gastroduodenal obstruction: fluoroscopic metallic stent placement with different approaches. Diagn Interv Radiol 2018; 23:211-216. [PMID: 28209556 DOI: 10.5152/dir.2016.16165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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PURPOSE We aimed to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of fluoroscopy-guided gastroduodenal metallic stent placement with different approaches in malignant obstruction. METHODS We retrospectively assessed 53 patients (33 men and 20 women; mean age, 58.7±15 years) who underwent stent placement between February 2004 and April 2014. All patients had unresectable tumors. The most common causes of obstruction were gastric (38%) and pancreatic cancers (36%). Uncovered self-expandable metallic stents (SEMS) were placed under fluoroscopic guidance. In addition to transoral approach in 46 patients (86.7%), transgastric and transhepatic approaches were used in six patients (11.3%) and one patient (1.8%), respectively. Gastric outlet obstruction scoring system (GOOSS) was used to evaluate oral intake before and after stenting. Patients were followed until death or the end of the study. RESULTS Technical and clinical success rates were 100% and 92%, respectively. The median stent patency was 76 days (range, 4-985 days). Mean preprocedural GOOSS score of 0.1 increased to postprocedural GOOSS score of 2.42 (P < 0.001). Afferent loop decompression was achieved in one symptomatic patient. Neither mortality nor major complications occurred due to stenting. Stent migration occurred in one patient (2%) and stent obstruction occurred in two patients (4%). Combined biliary and duodenal stenting were performed in 21 patients (40%). Post-stenting GOOSS scores were predictive of survival (P = 0.003). CONCLUSION Fluoroscopic metallic stent placement for palliation of malignant gastroduodenal obstruction is safe and effective with high technical and clinical success rates and minimal complications. High technical success rates can be achieved using different approaches.
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- Elif Bulut
- Department of Radiology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey.
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Akhan O, Güler E, Akıncı D, Çiftçi T, Köse IÇ. Radiofrequency ablation for lung tumors: outcomes, effects on survival, and prognostic factors. Diagn Interv Radiol 2017; 22:65-71. [PMID: 26611111 DOI: 10.5152/dir.2015.14378] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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PURPOSE We aimed to evaluate the survival benefit achieved with radiofrequency (RF) ablation of primary and metastatic lung tumors and determine significant prognostic factors for recurrence-free survival. METHODS Forty-nine patients with lung cancer (10 primary and 39 metastatic) underwent computed tomography-guided percutaneous RF ablation between June 2005 and October 2013. A total of 112 tumors (101 metastatic and 11 primary non-small cell lung cancer) were treated with RF ablation. Tumor diameter ranged from 0.6 to 4 cm (median 1.5 cm). Effectiveness of treatment, complications, and survival were analyzed. RESULTS Primary success rate was 79.5% and local tumor progression occurred in 23 tumors. Among tumors showing progression, 10 were re-treated with RF ablation and secondary success rate was 87.5%. One-, two-, and three-year overall survival rates of 10 patients with primary lung cancer were 100%, 86%, and 43%, respectively. One-, two-, three-, four-, and five-year overall survival rates for 39 patients with metastatic lung tumors were 90%, 73%, 59%, 55%, and 38%, respectively. One-, two-, three-, and four-year overall survival rates for 16 patients with colorectal pulmonary metastases were 94%, 80%, 68%, and 23%, respectively. Complications occurred in 30 sessions (24.6%). Pneumothorax occurred in 19 sessions with seven requiring image-guided percutaneous chest tube drainage. Tumor status (solitary or multiple) and presence of extrapulmonary metastasis at initial RF ablation were significant prognostic factors in terms of recurrence-free survival. CONCLUSION RF ablation is a safe and effective treatment with a survival benefit for selected patients with primary and secondary lung tumors.
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- Okan Akhan
- Department of Radiology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey.
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Akhan O, Akkaya S, Dağoğlu MG, Akpınar B, Erbahçeci A, Çiftçi T, Köroğlu M, Akıncı D. Percutaneous Treatment of Splenic Cystic Echinococcosis: Results of 12 Cases. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 2015; 39:441-6. [DOI: 10.1007/s00270-015-1265-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2015] [Accepted: 11/19/2015] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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PURPOSE We aimed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of botulinum toxin A (BTX-A) injections under ultrasonography (US) guidance for children with excessive drooling. MATERIALS AND METHODS Between January 2006 and January 2011, 44 BTX-A injections into bilateral submandibular glands were performed in 20 children (mean age, 9.1 years; range, 3-16 years; gender, 15 boys and 5 girls) under intravenous sedation. Efficacy of the injections was evaluated 4-12 weeks after the injection. Severity of drooling was assessed using the Teacher Drooling Scale (TDS). If the patient or the patient's caregiver reported a good initial response, injections were then repeated periodically when drooling reached the preinjection score. If there was no response or suboptimal response, a booster injection of BTX-A was given after one month. RESULTS Technical success rate was 100%. No procedure-related major or minor complication was detected. One family (5%) reported intermittent problems with swallowing due to viscous saliva. A successful outcome was defined as a minimum two point reduction in TDS score. This outcome occurred for 8 of 20 patients four weeks after the first injection. After consecutive sessions, clinical success was achieved at the end of the 12 weeks for 16 patients (80%). The mean TDS score decreased from 4.75 to 2.1 at the end of the study for all patients (P < 0.05). Four patients did not respond to BTXA injection. Submandibular resection was applied to 3 of 4 unresponsive patients. Two patients had complete remission after surgery, but one patient showed excessive drooling that could not be controlled. CONCLUSION US-guided submandibular BTX-A injection is a safe and effective procedure in treating drooling in children. It can be performed under intravenous sedation and does not require general anesthesia.
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- Türkmen Çiftçi
- Department of Radiology, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey.
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Yıldırır A, Tokgözoğlu L, Oto A, Oduncu T, Haznedaroğlu İ, Akıncı D, Köksal G, Sade E, Kirazlı Ş, Kes S. Soy protein diet significantly improves endothelial function and lipid parameters. Atherosclerosis 2000. [DOI: 10.1016/s0021-9150(00)80957-0] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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