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Yanaz M, Yilmaz Yegit C, Gulieva A, Kalyoncu M, Selcuk M, Uzunoglu B, Tastan G, Ergenekon AP, Gokdemir Y, Erdem Eralp E, Karakoc F, Karadag B. Electronic home monitoring of children with cystic fibrosis to detect and treat acute pulmonary exacerbations and its effect on 1-year FEV 1. J Cyst Fibros 2024; 23:329-333. [PMID: 37748990 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcf.2023.09.007] [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: 05/13/2023] [Revised: 08/29/2023] [Accepted: 09/13/2023] [Indexed: 09/27/2023]
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BACKGROUND We aimed to investigate the effect of the use of electronic home spirometry in children with cystic fibrosis (CF) on 1-year FEV1 (% predicted, pp) change. METHODS This is a randomised, one-year prospective study including children with CF between 6 and 18 years of age. Subjects were randomised into home spirometry group (HSG) and usual care group (UCG). Children in HSG performed two pulmonary function tests (PFT) per week. Data regarding acute pulmonary exacerbations (PEx) was obtained from patients' records. At baseline and 12th month, health related quality of life questionnaire for CF patients (CFQ-R) and lung clearance index (LCI) were performed. RESULTS Sixty children were recruited with a median (IQR) age of 13.3 (11.4-15.4) years. Absolute change in FEV1pp from baseline to 12th month as median (IQR) was +1% (-6.75-9.75) in HSG and -2.50% (-7.50-3.25) in UCG (p = 0.10). Sensitivity analysis including only adherent children in HSG (n = 22), yielded an increase of 5% (-3.50-12) in HSG and a decrease of 2.50% (-7.50-3.25) in UCG (p = 0.009). A total of 29 (96.7%) subjects in HSG and 23 (76.7%) in UCG had PEx (p = 0.05). Absolute change in median (IQR) LCI2.5 from baseline to the 12th month was -1.6 [-2.9-0] (p<0.001) in HSG and -1.5 [-2.8-(-0.6)] (p<0.001) in UCG (p = 0.94). There was a significant increase in the social domain of the CFQ-R in HSG (from 59.1 to 76.2, p = 0.01). CONCLUSIONS Electronic home monitoring of children with CF by spirometry may result in improvement in lung function.
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- Muruvvet Yanaz
- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Fevzi Çakmak mahallesi, Muhsin Yazıcıoğlu caddesi, No:10, Pendik, Istanbul 34899, Turkey.
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Fevzi Çakmak mahallesi, Muhsin Yazıcıoğlu caddesi, No:10, Pendik, Istanbul 34899, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Fevzi Çakmak mahallesi, Muhsin Yazıcıoğlu caddesi, No:10, Pendik, Istanbul 34899, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Fevzi Çakmak mahallesi, Muhsin Yazıcıoğlu caddesi, No:10, Pendik, Istanbul 34899, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Fevzi Çakmak mahallesi, Muhsin Yazıcıoğlu caddesi, No:10, Pendik, Istanbul 34899, Turkey
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- Selim Coremen Cystic Fibrosis Center, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Selim Coremen Cystic Fibrosis Center, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Fevzi Çakmak mahallesi, Muhsin Yazıcıoğlu caddesi, No:10, Pendik, Istanbul 34899, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Fevzi Çakmak mahallesi, Muhsin Yazıcıoğlu caddesi, No:10, Pendik, Istanbul 34899, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Fevzi Çakmak mahallesi, Muhsin Yazıcıoğlu caddesi, No:10, Pendik, Istanbul 34899, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Fevzi Çakmak mahallesi, Muhsin Yazıcıoğlu caddesi, No:10, Pendik, Istanbul 34899, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Fevzi Çakmak mahallesi, Muhsin Yazıcıoğlu caddesi, No:10, Pendik, Istanbul 34899, Turkey
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Bilgin G, Unal F, Yanaz M, Baskan AKILIC, Uzuner S, Ayhan Y, Onay ZR, Kalyoncu M, Tortop DMAVI, Arslan H, Oksay SCAN, Kostereli E, Yazan H, Atag E, Ergenekon AP, Ekizoglu NBAS, Yegit CYILMAZ, Gokdemir Y, Uyan ZS, Kilinc AA, Cokugras H, Eralp EERDEM, Cakir E, Karadag B, Oktem S, Karakoc F, Girit S. Long-term outcomes of standardized training for caregivers of children with tracheostomies: The IStanbul PAediatric Tracheostomy (ISPAT) project. Pediatr Pulmonol 2024; 59:331-341. [PMID: 37983721 DOI: 10.1002/ppul.26749] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2023] [Revised: 10/23/2023] [Accepted: 10/28/2023] [Indexed: 11/22/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Children with tracheostomies are at increased risk of tracheostomy-related complications and require extra care. Standardized training programs for caregivers can improve tracheostomy care and reduce complications. In this study, we compared caregiver knowledge and skill scores after a standardized theoretical and practical training program on tracheostomy care (IStanbul PAediatric Tracheostomy (ISPAT) project) immediately and 1 year post-training and evaluated how this training affected the children's clinical outcomes. MATERIALS AND METHODS We included 32 caregivers (31 children) who had received standardized training a year ago and administered the same theoretical and practical tests 1 year after training completion. We recorded tracheostomy-related complications and the number and reasons for admission to the healthcare centers. All data just before the training and 1 year after training completion were compared. RESULTS After 1 year of training completion, the median number of correct answers on the theoretical test increased to 16.5 from 12 at pretest (p < 0.001). Compared with pretest, at 1-year post-training practical skills assessment scores, including cannula exchange and aspiration, were significantly higher (both p < 0.001) and mucus plug, bleeding, and stoma infection reduced significantly (p = 0.002, 0.022, and 0.004, respectively). Hands-on-training scores were better than pretest but declined slightly at 1 year compared to testing immediately after training. Emergency admission decreased from 64.5% to 32.3% (p = 0.013). Hospitalization decreased from 61.3% to 35.5% (p = 0.039). CONCLUSION Our findings indicate that caregiver training can lead to a persistent increase in knowledge and skill for as long as 1 year, as well as improvements in several measurable outcomes, although a slight decrease in scores warrants annual repetitions of the training program.
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- Gulay Bilgin
- Faculty of Medicine, Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Medeniyet University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine, Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Medipol University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine, Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul Bezmialem University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine, Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Medeniyet University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine, Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Medeniyet University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine, Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine, Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Medeniyet University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine, Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Medeniyet University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine, Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Koc University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Health Sciences University, Umraniye Training and Research Hospital, Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine, Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Medipol University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine, Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Sureyyapasa Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training Hospital, Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine, Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine, Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine, Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Koc University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine, Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine, Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Istinye University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine, Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine, Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Medipol University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine, Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine, Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Medeniyet University, Istanbul, Turkey
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Bas Ikizoglu N, Atag E, Ergenekon P, Gokdemir Y, Uyan ZS, Girit S, Kilinc Sakalli AA, Erdem Eralp E, Cakir E, Guven F, Aksoy ME, Karadag B, Karakoc F, Oktem S. Implementation of a high fidelity simulation based training program for physicians of children requiring long term invasive home ventilation: a study by ISPAT team. Front Pediatr 2024; 12:1325582. [PMID: 38362002 PMCID: PMC10867101 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2024.1325582] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2023] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 02/17/2024] Open
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Introduction The number of children requiring long-term invasive home ventilation (LTIHV) has increased worldwide in recent decades. The training of physicians caring for these children is crucial since they are at high risk for complications and adverse events. This study aimed to assess the efficacy of a comprehensive high-fidelity simulation-based training program for physicians caring for children on LTIHV. Methods A multimodal training program for tracheostomy and ventilator management was prepared by ISPAT (IStanbul PAediatric Tracheostomy) team. Participants were subjected to theoretical and practical pre-tests which evaluated their knowledge levels and skills for care, follow-up, and treatment of children on LTIHV. Following the theoretical education and hands-on training session with a simulation model, theoretical and practical post-tests were performed. Results Forty-three physicians from 7 tertiary pediatric clinics in Istanbul were enrolled in the training program. Seventy percent of them had never received standardized training programs about patients on home ventilation previously. The total number of correct answers from the participants significantly improved after the theoretical training (p < 0.001). The number of participants who performed the steps correctly also significantly increased following the hands-on training session (p < 0.001). All of the 43 participants who responded rated the course overall as good or excellent. Conclusion The knowledge and skills of clinicians caring for children on LTIHV can be enhanced through a comprehensive training program consisting of theoretical training combined with hands-on training in a simulation laboratory.
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- Nilay Bas Ikizoglu
- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkiye
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, School of Medicine, Maltepe University, Istanbul, Turkiye
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, School of Medicine, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkiye
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, School of Medicine, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkiye
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, School of Medicine, Koc University, Istanbul, Turkiye
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Faculty of Medicine, Medeniyet University, Istanbul, Turkiye
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul-Cerrahpasa University, Istanbul, Turkiye
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, School of Medicine, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkiye
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Faculty of Medicine, Istinye University, Istanbul, Turkiye
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- Center of Advanced Simulation and Education (CASE), Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University, Istanbul, Turkiye
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- Center of Advanced Simulation and Education (CASE), Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University, Istanbul, Turkiye
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, School of Medicine, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkiye
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, School of Medicine, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkiye
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, School of Medicine, Medipol University, Istanbul, Turkiye
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Gokdemir Y, Eralp EE, Ergenekon AP, Yilmaz Yegit C, Yanaz M, Mursaloğlu H, Uzunoglu B, Kocamaz D, Tastan G, Kenis Coskun O, Filbrun A, Enochs C, Bouma S, Iwanicki C, Karakoc F, Nasr SZ, Karadag B. Implementation of standardized cystic fibrosis care algorithm to improve the center data-quality improvement project international collaboration. J Cyst Fibros 2023; 22:710-714. [PMID: 37037703 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcf.2023.03.016] [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: 07/19/2022] [Revised: 02/26/2023] [Accepted: 03/26/2023] [Indexed: 04/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND A collaboration between the University of Michigan (U of M) Cystic Fibrosis Center (CFC) and Marmara University (MU) CFC was initiated to improve the health status of people with cystic fibrosis (pwCF) at MU through implementing Quality Improvement (QI) initiatives. The main aim was to improve lung function in children with FEV1pp <80. The secondary aim was to assess the changes in health related quality of life. METHODS Included in the project were pwCF who received cystic fibrosis (CF) care at the MU CFC and were 6-18 years of age with an FEV1pp <80. Flow charts were created and a standardized CF care algorithm was implemented. Weekly case review were done to develop individualized treatment plans. Appropriate intervention was applied and patient data were assessed at baseline, 3, 6, 9 and 12 months. The Cystic Fibrosis Revised Questionnaire (CFQ-R) was completed. RESULTS 55 pwCF were included (mean age:11.8 ± 3.3 years). Mean FEV1pp (SD) at baseline, 6 and 12 month was 63.7 (14.6), 66.9 (16.6), 70.4 (19.2), respectively, with a relative increase of 5.0% in 6 months (p:0.002) and 10.5% in 12 months compared to baseline (p<0.001). Physical functioning, eating problems and respiratory symptoms domains of the CFQ-R questionnaire were improved at the end of the one year for 6-13 (p = 0.024, p = 0.009, p = 0.002) and 13-18 year olds (p = 0.013, p = 0.002, p = 0.038). CONCLUSION There was significant improvement in pwCF with FEV1<80%pp after implementing this QI project. The processes and assessments used can be adopted by other low-middle income countries to improve similar measures.
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- Yasemin Gokdemir
- Marmara University School of Medicine, Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Mimar Sinan Cad. No:10, Istanbul 34899, Turkey.
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- Marmara University School of Medicine, Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Mimar Sinan Cad. No:10, Istanbul 34899, Turkey
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- Marmara University School of Medicine, Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Mimar Sinan Cad. No:10, Istanbul 34899, Turkey
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- Marmara University School of Medicine, Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Mimar Sinan Cad. No:10, Istanbul 34899, Turkey
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- Marmara University School of Medicine, Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Mimar Sinan Cad. No:10, Istanbul 34899, Turkey
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- Marmara University School of Medicine, Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Mimar Sinan Cad. No:10, Istanbul 34899, Turkey; King's College Hospital, Department of Emergency Medicine, London, England, United Kingdom
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- Marmara University School of Medicine, Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Mimar Sinan Cad. No:10, Istanbul 34899, Turkey
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- Marmara University School of Medicine, Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Mimar Sinan Cad. No:10, Istanbul 34899, Turkey
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- Marmara University School of Medicine, Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Mimar Sinan Cad. No:10, Istanbul 34899, Turkey
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- Marmara University School of Medicine, Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States.
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States.
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States.
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States.
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- Marmara University School of Medicine, Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Mimar Sinan Cad. No:10, Istanbul 34899, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States.
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- Marmara University School of Medicine, Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Mimar Sinan Cad. No:10, Istanbul 34899, Turkey
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Gokdemir Y, Eralp EE, Ergenekon AP, Yegit CY, Yanaz M, Mursaloglu H, Uzunoglu B, Kocamaz D, Tastan G, Filbrun A, Enochs C, Bouma S, Iwanicki C, Karakoc F, Nasr SZ, Karadag B. Improvements in body mass index of children with cystic fibrosis following implementation of a standardized nutritional algorithm: A quality improvement project. Pediatr Pulmonol 2023; 58:1463-1470. [PMID: 36747482 DOI: 10.1002/ppul.26344] [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: 03/20/2022] [Revised: 01/24/2023] [Accepted: 02/05/2023] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND A collaboration between the University of Michigan (UM) Cystic Fibrosis Center (CFC) and Marmara University (MU) CFC was initiated in MU through conducting Quality Improvement projects (QIP). The global aim was to improve nutritional status of children with CF (cwCF), with a specific aim to increase the mean BMI percentile (BMIp) for cwCF by 10 percentile points in 12 months. METHODS Body mass index (BMI) percentiles of cwCF were categorized as: nutritionally adequate (BMIp ≥ 50%); at risk (BMIp 25%-49%); urgently at risk (BMIp 10%-25%); critically at risk (BMIp < 10%). Appropriate interventions were made according to BMIp category every three months. Forced expiratory volume in one-second percent predicted (FEV1pp), and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) were evaluated. RESULTS One hundred and eight-two cwCF with a mean age of 9.1 ± 4.3 years were included in the project. Baseline BMIp increased from 25.6 to 37.2 at the 12th month (p < 0.001). In the critically at-risk group BMIp increased from 3.6 to 20.5 (p < 0.001), in the urgently at risk group from 15.9 to 30.8 (p < 0.001), in the at risk group from 37.0 to 44.2 (p < 0.079) and in the nutritionally adequate group the increase was from 66.8 to 69.5 (p < 0.301). FEV1pp also improved significantly, from 81.3 ± 20.6 to 85.9 ± 20.8 (p < 0.001). Physical functioning, eating problems, and respiratory symptoms domains of the HRQoL evaluation improved (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION This project has led to significant improvements in BMIp, FEV1pp and HRQoL of cwCF; similar projects could easily be implemented by centers in other developing countries.
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- Yasemin Gokdemir
- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, King's College Hospital, London, UK
- Marmara University School of Medicine, Selim Coremen Cystic Fibrosis Center, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Marmara University School of Medicine, Selim Coremen Cystic Fibrosis Center, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Marmara University School of Medicine, Selim Coremen Cystic Fibrosis Center, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Marmara University School of Medicine, Selim Coremen Cystic Fibrosis Center, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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Ergenekon AP, Yilmaz Yegit C, Cenk M, Gulieva A, Kalyoncu M, Selcuk M, Dogru O, Erdem Eralp E, Gokdemir Y, Karakoc F, Karadag B. The utility of risk assessment tools for acute pulmonary embolism in children. Pediatr Pulmonol 2023; 58:55-60. [PMID: 36121121 DOI: 10.1002/ppul.26155] [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: 02/17/2022] [Revised: 08/12/2022] [Accepted: 09/01/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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UNLABELLED BACKGROUND AND AIM: Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a potentially life-threatening disease in children. The objective of the study is to evaluate the utility of adult-based pulmonary embolism rule-out criteria (PERC), Pediatric PE Model, and D-dimer in the diagnosis of PE in children. MATERIAL AND METHODS The study consisted of patients under 18 years of age who were consulted to the Pediatric Pulmonology Clinic for the evaluation of PE. Patients were divided into two groups based on the confirmation of PE. The group with the presence of PE (n = 20) consisted of children who were diagnosed with PE. The group with the absence of PE (n = 28) consisted of children with clinically suspected PE but negative diagnostic imaging. Adult validated clinical decision PERC rule and Pediatric PE Model were retrospectively applied to the patients. RESULTS In the study, PERC demonstrated a sensitivity of 60% and a specificity of 46% for the diagnosis of PE in children. When PE Model was evaluated for the children, it was found a 50% sensitivity and 75% specificity. Combining PE Model and PERC rule with D-dimer did not increase the specificity and sensitivity. Smoking was found to be relevant for PE in the childhood. Twenty-five percent of the patients had a genetic tendency for PE. All of the patients had an underlying disease as well. CONCLUSION None of the current risk assessment tools (PE Model, PERC, D-dimer) were found to be accurate in predicting PE. Further larger population studies are still required to develop a better diagnostic approach.
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- Almala P Ergenekon
- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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Nasr SZ, Gökdemir Y, Erdem E, Karakoc F, Ergenekon P, Tapley C, Dagher S, Bouma S, Coşkun ÖK, Kocamaz D, Karadag B. Collaboration between two CF centers; one in USA and one in Turkey before and during CoV2 pandemic. Pediatr Pulmonol 2022; 57:2553-2557. [PMID: 35759419 DOI: 10.1002/ppul.26041] [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: 09/09/2021] [Revised: 06/02/2022] [Accepted: 06/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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To address the discrepancy in the quality of care and outcomes between cystic fibrosis centers (CFCs) in high-income countries and limited resources countries (LRCs), a collaboration between our team at the University of Michigan CFC (UMCFC) and a CF center in Turkey (Marmara University CFC [MUCFC], Istanbul) was established. The collaboration included evaluation of all aspects of care and initiation of quality improvement (QI) measures. Teaching and implementing QI tools has led to start of improvement in MUCFC care. Close monitoring and sharing resources like UMCFC algorithms, protocols, and QI processes were done.
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- Samya Z Nasr
- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, University of Michigan, Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, University of Michigan, Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, University of Michigan, Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, University of Michigan, Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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Yanaz M, Yegit CY, Gulieva A, Kalyoncu M, Selcuk M, Uzunoglu B, Tastan G, Ergenekon A, Gokdemir Y, Eralp EE, Karakoc F, Karadag B. WS07.04 Electronic home monitoring of children with cystic fibrosis to detect and treat acute pulmonary exacerbations and their effect on one year FEV1 loss. J Cyst Fibros 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/s1569-1993(22)00192-8] [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: 10/18/2022]
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Ergenekon A, Yegit CY, Cenk M, Gulieva A, Kalyoncu M, Selcuk M, Uzunoglu BS, Tastan G, Gokdemir Y, Eralp EE, Karakoc F, Karadag B. P095 Effect of hypertonic saline therapy on Lung Clearance Index in preschool children with cystic fibrosis. J Cyst Fibros 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/s1569-1993(22)00428-3] [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: 10/18/2022]
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Yegit CY, Ergenekon P, Yanaz M, Guliyeva A, Kalyoncu M, Meral O, Selcuk M, Taştan G, Uzunoglu B, Ozturk N, Toktas F, Atas A, Kara H, Oruc Y, Acar M, Collak A, Bal N, Gedik O, Dogan R, Tan EG, Kafi HM, Karasu N, Ayhan Y, Yumusakhuylu A, Sakallı AK, Cakır E, Girit S, Gokdemir Y, Eralp EE, Ata P, Ciprut A, Karakoc F, Karadag B. P149 The association between the cumulative dose of aminoglycoside exposure and hearing loss in children with cystic fibrosis. J Cyst Fibros 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/s1569-1993(22)00480-5] [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: 10/18/2022]
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Gulieva A, Yegit CY, Yanaz M, Kalyoncu M, Selcuk M, Tastan G, Suzer B, Ergenekon A, Eralp EE, Gokdemir Y, Karakoc F, Karadag B. P140 Eradication treatment of Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections in children with cystic fibrosis. J Cyst Fibros 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/s1569-1993(22)00471-4] [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: 11/27/2022]
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Uyan ZS, Atag E, Ergenekon AP, Gokdemir Y, Gokler O, Ay P, Bas İkizoglu N, Cenk M, Erdem Eralp E, Sivrikaya GU, Girit S, Cakir E, Kilic AA, Yazan H, Can Oksay S, Hepkaya E, Kiyan G, Karadag B, Karakoc F, Oktem S. Efficacy of standardized tracheostomy training with a simulation model for healthcare providers: A study by ISPAT team. Pediatr Pulmonol 2022; 57:418-426. [PMID: 34821480 DOI: 10.1002/ppul.25772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2021] [Revised: 10/30/2021] [Accepted: 11/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Tracheostomy care in children may be challenging, due to lack of knowledge of healthcare providers (HCPs). The aim of this study was to determine the level of knowledge of HCP who follow patients with tracheostomy and to increase this level with theoretical training and training in a simulation laboratory. MATERIALS AND METHODS ISPAT (IStanbul PAediatric Tracheostomy), a multidisciplinary team for tracheostomy care was established and a training program was prepared. Participants were subjected to theoretical and practical pretests which evaluated their knowledge levels and skills for care, follow-up, and treatment of a patient with tracheostomy. After the theoretical and practical training given to the participants with a simulation model, theoretical and practical posttests were applied. RESULTS Fifty-one HCP from nine tertiary pediatric clinics in Istanbul were enrolled in the training program. Only six (11.8%) of them had received standardized training programs previously. Regarding the theoretical tests, seven of the 33 questions were indicated as essential. The knowledge level of the participants based on the essential questions significantly increased after the training (p < 0.05 for all of the essential questions). The total number of correct answers and correct answers of three subheadings also significantly increased after the practical training (p < 0.001 for all). Ninety-five percent of the participants assessed the course as good or excellent in general. CONCLUSION Training in a simulation laboratory in combination with theoretical education can improve the knowledge and skills of the HCP enabling improved care of children with a tracheostomy.
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- Zeynep S Uyan
- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Faculty of Medicine, Koc University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Faculty of Medicine, Medipol University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Faculty of Medicine, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Faculty of Medicine, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine, Koc University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Sureyyapasa Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Faculty of Medicine, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Faculty of Medicine, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Rahmi M. Koc Academy of Interventional Medicine, Education and Simulation (RMK AIMES), Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Faculty of Medicine, Medeniyet University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Faculty of Medicine, Bezmialem Vakif University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Faculty of Medicine, Cerrahpasa University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Faculty of Medicine, Bezmialem Vakif University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Faculty of Medicine, Medeniyet University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Faculty of Medicine, Cerrahpasa University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Faculty of Medicine, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Faculty of Medicine, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Faculty of Medicine, Medipol University, Istanbul, Turkey
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Yilmaz Yegit C, Kilinc AA, Can Oksay S, Unal F, Yazan H, Köstereli E, Gulieva A, Arslan H, Uzuner S, Onay ZR, Kilic Baskan A, Collak A, Atag E, Ergenekon AP, Bas Ikizoğlu N, Ay P, Oktem S, Gokdemir Y, Girit S, Cakir E, Uyan ZS, Cokugras H, Karadag B, Karakoc F, Erdem Eralp E. The ISPAT project: Implementation of a standardized training program for caregivers of children with tracheostomy. Pediatr Pulmonol 2022; 57:176-184. [PMID: 34562057 DOI: 10.1002/ppul.25704] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [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: 05/15/2021] [Revised: 08/15/2021] [Accepted: 09/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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BACKGROUND Tracheostomy-related morbidity and mortality mainly occur due to decannulation, misplacement, or obstruction of the tube. A standardized training can improve the skills and confidence of the caregivers in tracheostomy care (TC). OBJECTIVE Our primary aim was to evaluate the efficiency of standardized training program on the knowledge and skills (changing-suctioning the tracheostomy tube) of the participants regarding TC. MATERIALS AND METHODS Sixty-five caregivers of children with tracheostomy were included. First, participants were evaluated with written test about TC and participated in the practical tests. Then, they were asked to participate in a standardized training session, including theoretical and practical parts. Baseline and postintervention assessments were compared through written and practical tests conducted on the same day. RESULTS A significant improvement was observed in the written test score after the training. The median number of correct answers of the written test including 23 questions increased 26%, from 12 to 18 (p < .001). The median number of correct steps in tracheostomy tube change (from 9 to 16 correct steps out of 16 steps, 44% increase) and suctioning the tracheostomy tube (from 9 to 17 correct steps out of 18 steps, 44% increase) also improved significantly after the training (p < .001, for both). CONCLUSION Theoretical courses and practical hands-on-training (HOT) courses are highly effective in improving the practices in TC. A standardized training program including HOT should be implemented before discharge from the hospital. Still there is a need to assess the impact of the program on tracheostomy-related complications, morbidity, and mortality in the long term.
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- Cansu Yilmaz Yegit
- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, İstanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Istanbul Medeniyet University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Istanbul Medipol University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Istanbul Bezmialem University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Koc University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Istanbul Medipol University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatrics, Istanbul Bezmialem University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Istanbul Medeniyet University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, İstanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatrics, Istanbul Bezmialem University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Istanbul Medipol University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Sureyyapasa Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training Hospital
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- Division of Public Health, Marmara University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Istanbul Medipol University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Istanbul Medeniyet University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Istanbul Bezmialem University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Koc University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, İstanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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Yanaz M, Yilmaz Yegit C, Ergenekon AP, Toksoy Aksoy A, Bilicen G, Gokdemir Y, Erdem Eralp E, Rodopman Arman A, Karakoc F, Karadag B. The effect of coronavirus disease 2019 on anxiety levels of children with cystic fibrosis and healthy peers. Pediatr Int 2022; 64:e15009. [PMID: 34597455 PMCID: PMC8662240 DOI: 10.1111/ped.15009] [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] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2021] [Revised: 07/26/2021] [Accepted: 08/17/2021] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a chronic disease causing recurrent respiratory tract infections. Viral respiratory tract infections are more severe in CF. The first case of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was seen in Turkey on March 11, 2020, and nationwide school closure and lockdown were implemented. School closure and home confinement might have adverse effects on children's physical and mental health. In this study, we aimed to compare the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on psychological reactions of CF patients and healthy controls. METHODS This is a controlled cross-sectional study including 7-18-year-old children with CF. The survey included questions regarding family environment and peer relations, self-care, and psychological reactions to the COVID-19 pandemic. The questionnaire was administered to children via telephone calls under parental supervision. RESULTS We evaluated 132 CF patients and 135 of their healthy peers. Mean age was 11.5 ± 2.9 years in the CF group and 11.8 ± 3.2 years in the control group (P = 0.98). There were 55 girls (41.7%) in the CF group and 81 girls (60%) in the control group (P = 0.027). The socioeconomic status of their families was similar. The CF patients were found to be less anxious for family members at risk of COVID-19, less upset about school closure, and less anxious about the COVID-19 pandemic (P < 0.001, 0.02, 0.01, respectively). CONCLUSIONS Cystic fibrosis patients seem to show more resilience in coping with the pandemic. Appropriate psychological support should be provided to them and resilience strategies in coping with the pandemic should be nurtured.
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- Muruvvet Yanaz
- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology; Marmara University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology; Marmara University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology; Marmara University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Marmara University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Marmara University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology; Marmara University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology; Marmara University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Marmara University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology; Marmara University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology; Marmara University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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Nasr S, Gökdemir Y, Eralp EE, Karakoc F, Ergenekon P, Tapley C, Dagher S, Bouma S, Cosşkun ÖK, Kocamaz D, Karakoc F. 83: CF Global Care: Continuation of the collaboration between 2 CF centers; University of Michigan, USA, and Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey, in the COVID-19 pandemic. J Cyst Fibros 2021. [PMCID: PMC8518439 DOI: 10.1016/s1569-1993(21)01508-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Gökdemir Y, Eralp EE, Ergenekon P, Yegit CY, Mursaloglu H, Uzunoglu B, Kocamaz D, Taştan G, Filbrun A, Enochs C, Bouma S, Iwanicki C, Karakoc F, Nasr S, Karadag B. 108: Change in FEV1 after implementation of standardized CF care algorithm: A quality improvement project. J Cyst Fibros 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/s1569-1993(21)01533-2] [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: 11/15/2022]
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Atag E, Unal F, Yazan H, Girit S, Uyan ZS, Ergenekon AP, Yayla E, Merttürk E, Telhan L, Meral Ö, Kucuk HB, Gunduz M, Gokdemir Y, Erdem Eralp E, Kiyan G, Cakir E, Ersu R, Karakoc F, Oktem S. Pediatric flexible bronchoscopy in the intensive care unit: A multicenter study. Pediatr Pulmonol 2021; 56:2925-2931. [PMID: 34236776 DOI: 10.1002/ppul.25566] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [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: 04/16/2021] [Revised: 06/10/2021] [Accepted: 07/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Flexible bronchoscopy (FB) is frequently used for assessment and treatment of patients with respiratory diseases. Our aim was to investigate the contribution of FB to diagnosis and therapy in children admitted to the intensive care units (ICU) and to evaluate the safety of FB in this vulnerable population. METHODS Children less than 18 years of age who underwent FB in the five neonatal and pediatric ICUs in Istanbul between July 1st, 2015 and July 1st, 2020 were included to the study. Demographic and clinical data including bronchoscopy indications, findings, complications, and the contribution of bronchoscopy to the management were retrospectively reviewed. RESULTS One hundred and ninety-six patients were included to the study. The median age was 5 months (range 0.3-205 months). The most common indication of FB was extubation failure (38.3%), followed by suspected airway disease. Bronchoscopic assessments revealed at least one abnormality in 90.8% patients. The most common findings were airway malacia and the presence of excessive airway secretions (47.4% and 35.7%, respectively). Positive contribution of FB was identified in 87.2% of the patients. FB had greater than 1 positive contribution in 138 patients and 80.6% of the patients received a new diagnosis. Medical therapy was modified after the procedure in 39.8% and surgical interventions were pursued in 40% of the patients. Therapeutic lavage was achieved in 18.9%. There were no major complications. CONCLUSION Flexible bronchoscopy is a valuable diagnostic and therapeutic tool in neonatal and pediatric ICUs and is not associated with major complications.
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- Emine Atag
- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Faculty of Medicine, Medipol University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Medipol University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Faculty of Medicine, Bezmialem Vakif University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Faculty of Medicine, Medeniyet University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Faculty of Medicine, Koc University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Faculty of Medicine, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Medipol University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Medipol University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Medipol University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Faculty of Medicine, Medipol University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Bezmialem Vakif University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Neonatalogy, Faculty of Medicine, Medipol University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Faculty of Medicine Istanbul, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Faculty of Medicine Istanbul, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Faculty of Medicine, Bezmialem Vakif University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Faculty of Medicine Istanbul, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Faculty of Medicine, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Faculty of Medicine, Medipol University, Istanbul, Turkey
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Yilmaz Yegit C, Ergenekon AP, Mursaloglu HH, Cenk M, Uzunoglu BS, Tastan G, Gokdemir Y, Erdem Eralp E, Karakoc F, Nasr SZ, Karadag B. The effects of nebulizer hygiene training on the practices of cystic fibrosis patients and caregivers. Pediatr Pulmonol 2021; 56:1527-1533. [PMID: 33538406 DOI: 10.1002/ppul.25307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [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: 09/12/2020] [Revised: 01/26/2021] [Accepted: 01/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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BACKGROUND Nebulizers can be contaminated with microorganisms and may be a source of infection in the lower airways in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF). OBJECTIVE Primary aim of this study was to determine the level of knowledge regarding nebulizer hygiene and adherence to CF foundation infection prevention and control (IPC) measures of CF patients in our center. We also evaluated the effect of a standardized training program on nebulizer cleaning and disinfection practises with pre and posttest. METHODS Caregivers of 173 CF patients followed at Marmara University CF Center filled a questionnaire (pretest) regarding nebulizer hygiene and received didactic education including pictures and videos based on the cystic fibrosis foundation (CFF) IPC guidelines, patients were also provided educational materials. Posttest was performed 1-3 months after the education session. RESULTS Following standardized training, usage of appropriate methods according to CFF IPC guidelines improved significantly. Frequency of nebulizer cleaning after each use increased from 58.4% to 78% (p < .01) and disinfection frequency after each/daily usage increased from 33.6% to 75.7% (p < .01). Additionally, methods of cleaning and storage of the nebulizer, also improved significantly (p < .01, p < .01). CONCLUSION Education was highly effective to increase the rate of proper practices for nebulizer hygiene. The necessity of cleaning, disinfection, careful drying, correct storage of the nebulizer parts, and changing the nebulizer equipment within recommended time should be emphasized to CF families regularly.
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- Cansu Yilmaz Yegit
- Department of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatic Pulmonology; Selim Coremen Cystic Fibrosis Center, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatic Pulmonology; Selim Coremen Cystic Fibrosis Center, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatic Pulmonology; Selim Coremen Cystic Fibrosis Center, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Pulmonology, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Department of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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Atag E, Unal F, Arslan H, Teber BG, Telhan L, Ersu R, Karakoc F, Oktem S. The effect of nebulized antibiotics in children with tracheostomy. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2021; 143:110665. [PMID: 33713930 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2021.110665] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [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: 09/10/2020] [Revised: 01/05/2021] [Accepted: 02/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Children with tracheostomy have an increased risk of bacterial colonization and infection of the lower respiratory tracts. This study aimed to investigate the effects of nebulized antibiotics on the bacterial load, the need for oral antibiotics, the number of hospitalizations, and the length of stay in the intensive care unit in tracheotomised children with persistent colonization. METHODS Children with tracheostomy and persistent bacterial colonization who were started on nebulized antibiotic therapy after a lower respiratory tract infection were included in the study. Nebulized gentamicin or colistin were used according to the results of the tracheal aspirate cultures. Demographic and clinic characteristics were recorded from one year prior until one year after initiation of nebulized antibiotic treatment. RESULTS Nebulized antibiotic treatment was initiated in 22 patients. Nebulized gentamicin was administered to 14 patients (63.6%) and colistin to 8 patients (36.4%). The median duration of treatment was 3 months (range 2-5 months). Following nebulized antibiotic treatment, median number of hospitalizations decreased from 2 (range 1.0-3.5) to 1 (range 0.0-1.5) (p = 0.04). The median length of stay in the intensive care unit reduced significantly from 89.5 days (range 43.0-82.5) to 25 days (range 7.75-62.75) after starting nebulized antibiotics (p = 0.028). Following nebulized antibiotic treatment median bacterial colony count also decreased (from 105 CFU/ml (range 105-106) to 6 × 104 CFU/ml (range 104-105); p = 0.003). There were no significant side effects during nebulized antibiotic therapy. CONCLUSIONS The use of nebulized antibiotics reduced the number of hospitalizations, length of stay in the intensive care unit, and bacterial load in tracheotomised children with persistent airway colonization without significant side effects. The use of nebulized antibiotics showed a statistically significant decrease in the measures studied. Use of nebulized antibiotics may help to decrease the health care burden of these children, families and health care system. Further studies are needed to determine the indications and optimal duration of long-term nebulized antibiotic treatment in children with tracheostomy.
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- Emine Atag
- Medipol University Faculty of Medicine, Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Istanbul, Turkey.
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- Medipol University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Medipol University Faculty of Medicine, Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Medipol University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Medipol University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Medipol University Faculty of Medicine, Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Istanbul, Turkey
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Cenk M, Ergenekon A, Yilmaz Yegit C, Guliyeva A, Kalyoncuoglu M, Gokdemir Y, Erdem Eralp E, Mursaloglu H, Uzunoglu B, Tastan G, Filbrun A, Enochs C, Karakoc F, Nasr S, Karadag B. P098 Change in FEV1 after standardised care algorithm for cystic fibrosis patients: quality improvement project. J Cyst Fibros 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/s1569-1993(21)01124-3] [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: 10/21/2022]
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Ergenekon A, Cenk M, Yilmaz Yegit C, Yuksel M, Guliyeva A, Toksoy Aksoy A, Bilicen G, Gokdemir Y, Erdem Eralp E, Rodopman Arman A, Karakoc F, Karadag B. WS11.1 The anxiety levels of children with cystic fibrosis and healthy children during the COVID-19 pandemic. J Cyst Fibros 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/s1569-1993(21)00975-9] [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: 11/16/2022]
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Cenk M, Ergenekon A, Yilmaz Yegit C, Guliyeva A, Kalyoncuoglu M, Gokdemir Y, Erdem Eralp E, Mursaloglu H, Tastan G, Uzunoglu B, Duman N, Karahasan A, Karakoc F, Karadag B. P121 The effect of training about nebuliser cleaning and disinfection on the knowledge levels and practises of the caregivers of patients with cystic fibrosis. J Cyst Fibros 2021. [PMCID: PMC8192142 DOI: 10.1016/s1569-1993(21)01147-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Bingol I, Gokdemir Y, Yilmaz-Yegit C, Ergenekon P, Atag E, Bas Ikizoglu N, Erdem Eralp E, Evkaya A, Gencer K, Saygi EK, Karakoc F, Ersu R, Karadag B. Comparison of conventional chest physiotherapy and oscillatory positive expiratory pressure therapy in primary ciliary dyskinesia. Pediatr Pulmonol 2020; 55:3414-3420. [PMID: 32997437 DOI: 10.1002/ppul.25099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [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: 07/03/2020] [Revised: 08/22/2020] [Accepted: 09/24/2020] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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BACKGROUND Chest physiotherapy (CP) is a recommended treatment modality in primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD). OBJECTIVE Primary aim was to compare the efficacy and safety of the conventional chest physiotherapy (CCP) and oscillatory positive expiratory pressure therapy (OPEPT). Secondary aims were to compare the exacerbation rate, time until the first exacerbation, patient compliance and comfort between the two CP methods. METHODS This is a 6 month randomized, controlled crossover trial. Patients >6 years of age with PCD were randomized into two groups, first group was assigned to OPEPT (Acapella®) for 3 months while second group was assigned to CCP. Groups were crossed over to the other modality after a 15-day washout period. Pulmonary function tests (PFTs) and compliance were monitored by monthly clinic visits. RESULTS There was a significant increase in FEV1 , FEF25-75 , and PEF values (p = .018, p = .020, and p = .016, respectively) in the OPEPT group and in FVC values (p = .007) in CCP group compared to baseline. However PFT increase at 3rd month was not superior to each other with both physiotherapy methods. Median acute pulmonary exacerbation rate and time period until the first exacerbation were similar in both groups (p = .821, p = .092, respectively). Comfort and effectiveness of OPEPT was higher than CCP according to patients (p = .029 and p = .042, respectively). There were no adverse effects with either therapy. CONCLUSIONS OPEPT was as effective as CCP in PCD patients. OPEPT was more comfortable and effective than CCP according to patients. OPEPT might be an efficient alternative method for airway cleareance in PCD patients.
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- Ibrahim Bingol
- Division of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, School of Medicine, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, School of Medicine, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, School of Medicine, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, School of Medicine, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, School of Medicine, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, School of Medicine, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Physiotheraphy and Rehabilitation, School of Health Sciences, Maltepe University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, School of Medicine, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, School of Medicine, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, School of Medicine, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, School of Medicine, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, School of Medicine, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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Atag E, Bas Ikizoglu N, Ergenekon P, Kalin S, Unal F, Gokdemir Y, Erdem Eralp E, Yalcin K, Oktem S, Ersu R, Karakoc F, Karadag B. Health-related quality of life in patients with bronchiolitis obliterans. Pediatr Pulmonol 2020; 55:2361-2367. [PMID: 32515559 DOI: 10.1002/ppul.24896] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [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: 03/03/2020] [Accepted: 06/06/2020] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Bronchiolitis obliterans (BO) is mainly caused by infections and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). This study aimed to investigate the health-related quality of life (HRQOL) of children with BO compared to the healthy children and also to assess the HRQOL according to the etiology. METHODS Postinfectious (group 1) and post-HSCT BO (group 2) patients and healthy children were included in the study. HRQOL was assessed by the Short Form-36 (SF-36) and St George's Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ). Correlations between demographic and clinical characteristics, pulmonary function tests, high-resolution chest tomography scores, and HRQOL were assessed. RESULTS Thirty-seven postinfectious and post-HSCT BO patients and 34 healthy children were included in the study. Mean age was 13.8 ± 0.7 years. Mean forced vital capacity and forced expiratory volume1 were 60.7 ± 2.7% predicted, and 49.8 ± 3.1% predicted, respectively. The SF-36 scores were lower in BO patients compared to healthy children (P < .01). Patients with better lung functions had higher SF-36 scores, but lower SGRQ. The number of inhaled therapies, acute exacerbations, hospitalizations were inversely correlated with SF-36. A positive correlation was found between these parameters and total SGRQ scores (r = .507, P = .02; r = .409, P = .12; r = .326, P = .049, respectively). SF-36 scores were better in group 1 for subscales of physical role functioning and social role functioning compared to group 2. (P = .01, P = .01, respectively). CONCLUSION The HRQOL of patients with BO measured by SF-36 was low compared to healthy children. SF-36 scores were more affected in post-HSCT BO patients. HRQOL of children with chronic lung disease should be taken into consideration in the management of these patients.
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- Emine Atag
- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Faculty of Medicine, Medipol University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Faculty of Medicine, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Faculty of Medicine, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Radiology, Umraniye Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatrics Istanbul, Faculty of Medicine, Medipol University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Faculty of Medicine, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Faculty of Medicine, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Pediatric Stem Cell Transplantation Unit, Medical Park Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Faculty of Medicine, Medipol University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Faculty of Medicine, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Faculty of Medicine, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Faculty of Medicine, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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Eralp EE, Gokdemir Y, Atag E, Ikizoglu NB, Ergenekon P, Yegit CY, Kut A, Ersu R, Karakoc F, Karadag B. Changing clinical characteristics of non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis in children. BMC Pulm Med 2020; 20:172. [PMID: 32546272 PMCID: PMC7298950 DOI: 10.1186/s12890-020-01214-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2019] [Accepted: 06/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Background The prevalence of non-cystic fibrosis (CF) bronchiectasis is increasing in both developed and developing countries in recent years. Although the main features remain similar, etiologies seem to change. Our aim was to evaluate the clinical and laboratory characteristics of our recent non-CF bronchiectasis patients and to compare these with our historical cohort in 2001. Methods One hundred four children with non-CF bronchiectasis followed between 2002 and 2019 were enrolled. Age of diagnosis, underlying etiology and microorganisms in sputum culture were recorded. Clinical outcomes were evaluated in terms of lung function tests and annual pulmonary exacerbation rates at presentation and within the last 12 months. Results Mean FEV1 and FVC %predicted at presentation improved compared to historical cohort (76.6 ± 17.1 vs. 63.3 ± 22.1 and 76.6 ± 15.1 vs. 67.3 ± 23.1, respectively; p < 0.001). There was a significant decrease in pulmonary exacerbation rate from 6.05 ± 2.88 at presentation to 3.23 ± 2.08 during follow-up (p < 0.0001). In 80.8% of patients, an underlying etiology was identified. There was an increase in primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) (32.7% vs. 6.3%; p = 0.001), decrease in idiopathic cases (19.2% vs. 37.8%; p = 0.03) with no change in postinfectious and immunodeficiencies as underlying etiology. Sputum cultures were positive in 77.9% of patients which was 46.9% in the historical cohort (p = 0.001). Conclusion Baseline pulmonary function tests were better and distribution of underlying etiology had changed with a remarkable increase in diagnosis of PCD in the recent cohort.
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- Ela Erdem Eralp
- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey.
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Maltepe University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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Mursaloglu H, Ergenekon P, Yegit CY, Gokdemir Y, Eralp EE, Karakoc F, Karadag B. P385 Screening of depression and anxiety disorders in cystic fibrosis patients and their parents. J Cyst Fibros 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/s1569-1993(20)30713-x] [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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Bas Ikizoglu N, Ergenekon P, Atag E, Gokdemir Y, Erdem Eralp E, Karakoc F, Karadag B, Ersu R. Pediatric Long Term Home Ventilation: Marmara University Experience. Turk Thorac J 2019. [DOI: 10.5152/turkthoracj.2019.163] [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: 11/22/2022]
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Atag E, Bas Ikizoglu N, Ergenekon AP, Gokdemir Y, Eralp EE, Ata P, Ersu R, Karakoc F, Karadag B. Novel mutations and deletions in cystic fibrosis in a tertiary cystic fibrosis center in Istanbul. Pediatr Pulmonol 2019; 54:743-750. [PMID: 30938940 DOI: 10.1002/ppul.24299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [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: 06/07/2018] [Revised: 02/02/2019] [Accepted: 02/10/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND Cystic fibrosis (CF) genotyping has garnered increased attention since the discovery of the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene in 1989 led to the identification of over 1700 mutations on chromosome 7. Yet, little is known about the genetic profile of CF patients in Turkey. This study sought to determine the mutation distribution among CF patients seeking care at Marmara University. METHODS Two hundred fifty previously diagnosed CF patients were included in the study. CFTR gene exons 1 to 27 were amplified by a polymerase chain reaction and whole DNA sequencing was performed. Duplications and deletions were investigated by the multiplex ligation-dependent probe amplification (MLPA) technique in patients with one or two unidentified mutations in sequence analysis. RESULTS CFTR mutation analysis revealed 80 mutations and five large deletions were present in our study population. The five most common mutations were (delta) F508 (c.1521-1523delCTT) (28.4%), 1677delTA (c.1545-1546delTA) (6.4%), 2789 + 5G- > A (c.2657 + 5G > A) (5.8%), N1303K (c.3909C > G) (2.4%), and c.2183AA- > G (c.2051-2052delAAinsG) (4.0%). Large deletions were found in 16 patients. Four novel mutations and two novel deletions were detected in this study. CONCLUSIONS We have identified four novel mutations and two novel deletions using next-generation DNA sequencing and the MLPA technique and obtained an overall mutation detection rate of 91.4%. Detection of novel variants in CF patients will assist in genetic counseling and in determining appropriate patients for new therapies.
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- Emine Atag
- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Faculty of Medicine, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Faculty of Medicine, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Faculty of Medicine, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Faculty of Medicine, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Faculty of Medicine, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Genetics, School of Medicine, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Faculty of Medicine, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Faculty of Medicine, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Faculty of Medicine, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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Gokdemir Y, Vatansever P, Karadag B, Seyrekel T, Baykan O, Bas Ikızoglu N, Ersu R, Karakoc F, Haklar G. Performance Evaluation of a New Coulometric Endpoint Method in Sweat Testing and Its Comparison With Classic Gibson&Cooke and Chloridometer Methods in Cystic Fibrosis. Front Pediatr 2018; 6:133. [PMID: 29876336 PMCID: PMC5974533 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2018.00133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2018] [Accepted: 04/19/2018] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background: The objective of the study was to assess the diagnostic efficacy of the coulometric endpoint method and compare it with classic Gibson&Cooke and chloridometer methods. Methods: This study is a prospective clinical study comparing two conventional sweat testing methods with the coulometric endpoint method in previously diagnosed cystic fibrosis (CF) patients and a non-CF control group. All individuals underwent two simultaneous sweat collections. One sample of sweat, collected by the CFΔ collector coil system, was analyzed by two methods: the titrimetric Cl- measurement (Sherwood® Chloridometer 926S, Sherwood Scientific Ltd., Cambridge, UK) and the coulometric endpoint method (CF Δ Collection System®, UTSAT/Turkey); the second sample was collected from the other forearm by the Gibson&Cooke method and the collected sweat was analyzed by manual titration in accordance with the Schales&Schales method. Within-run and between-run imprecisions were evaluated via Cl- concentrations of 40, 70, and 130 mmol/L samples. Results: One hundred and seventy (60 CF and 110 controls) subjects were included in the study. All three sweat test methods discriminated CF subjects from the healthy individuals. The mean difference between the coulometric endpoint and titrimetric Cl- measurement methods was -1.5 mmol/L, (95% confidence limits of agreement, ranging from -8.9 to 15.9 mmol/L); the mean difference between manual titration vs. coulometric endpoint methods was 12.8 mmol/L, (95% confidence limits of agreement ranging from -9.7 to 45.3 mmol/L) and the mean difference between the manual titration and titrimetric Cl- measurement methods was 11.3 mmol/L, (95% confidence limits of agreement ranging from -7.8 to 40.5 mmol/L) based on a Bland-Altman analysis. In the Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis, made on the basis that Cl- concentration values < 40 mmol/L exclude the CF diagnosis, the coulometric endpoint method resulted in 96.7% sensitivity and 100% specificity for a cut-off value of 58.5 mmol/L (AUC: 0.994; 95% CI = 0.986-1.000; p < 0.001). Conclusions: The coulometric endpoint method can be as reliable as quantitative sweat Cl- analysis and may be considered as a definitive diagnostic tool for CF.
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- Yasemin Gokdemir
- Department of Pediatric Pulmonology, School of Medicine, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Pulmonology, School of Medicine, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Biochemistry Laboratory, Yozgat City Hospital, Yozgat, Turkey
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- Biochemistry Laboratory, Ataturk State Hospital, Balikesir, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Pulmonology, School of Medicine, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Pulmonology, School of Medicine, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Pulmonology, School of Medicine, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Biochemistry, School of Medicine, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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Haliloglu B, Gokdemir Y, Atay Z, Abali S, Guran T, Karakoc F, Ersu R, Karadag B, Turan S, Bereket A. Hypoglycemia is common in children with cystic fibrosis and seen predominantly in females. Pediatr Diabetes 2017; 18:607-613. [PMID: 27873431 DOI: 10.1111/pedi.12470] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [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: 09/22/2016] [Revised: 10/04/2016] [Accepted: 10/11/2016] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To determine the prevalence of hypoglycemia in children and adolescents with cystic fibrosis (CF) in 2-hour oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) and continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) under free-living conditions. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS Height, weight, body mass index (BMI), hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), and Forced expiratory volume (FEV1%) were measured in children with CF (aged 5-18 years). Following OGTT, CGM was installed for 3 days. The total hypoglycemic and hyperglycemic time (%) during 3 days was measured. Subjects were categorized according to hypoglycemic time <3% (hypo -) and ≥3% (hypo +). Each category was further divided according to hyperglycemic time <3% (hyper -) or ≥3% (hyper +). RESULTS OGTT and CGM were sequentially performed in 45 CF patients. The frequency of hypoglycemia in OGTT and hypoglycemic time ≧3% of CGM were 13.3% and 27.5%, respectively. After 5 cystic fibrosis-related diabetes (CFRD) subjects were excluded, the number of subjects in each subgroup was 17 (hypo-/hyper-), 12 (hypo-/hyper+), 6 (hypo+/hyper-), and 5 (hypo+/hyper+). Significantly higher insulin at 120 minutes was observed in OGTT in (hypo+/hyper-), as compared with subgroup (hypo-/hyper-) (P = .018). Total insulin levels were also significantly higher in (hypo+/hyper-), than (hypo-/hyper-), but were similar to those in the healthy control group (P = .049 and P = .076, respectively). There was a female predominance in hypoglycemic subjects both in OGTT and subgroup (hypo+/hyper-) in the CGM group (P = .033 and P = .033, respectively). FEV1 was significantly lower in hypo + group as a whole, and (hypo+/hyper+) subgroup than in (hypo-/hyper-), (P = .044 and P = .042, respectively); the difference was independent of body mass index-standard deviation score (BMI-SDS) (P = .15 and P = .12, respectively). CONCLUSION The frequency of hypoglycemia in children with CF was higher in CGM than that in OGTT. Insulin secretion was delayed and total insulin levels increased in the hypoglycemic patients. Glucose instability/hypoglycemia is associated with poorer lung function in patients with CF, independent of nutritional status.
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- Belma Haliloglu
- Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, Marmara University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, Marmara University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, Marmara University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, Marmara University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, Marmara University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, Marmara University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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Atag E, Ikizoglu NB, Ergenekon P, Gokdemir Y, Eralp EE, Karakoc F, Ersu R, Karadag B. 14 Genetic analysis results of our cystic fibrosis patients. J Cyst Fibros 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/s1569-1993(17)30379-x] [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: 11/30/2022]
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Sakarya A, Uyan ZS, Baydemir C, Anık Y, Erdem E, Gokdemir Y, Karadag B, Karakoc F, Ersu R. Evaluation of children with cystic fibrosis by impulse oscillometry when stable and at exacerbation. Pediatr Pulmonol 2016; 51:1151-1158. [PMID: 27104277 DOI: 10.1002/ppul.23449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [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: 10/23/2015] [Revised: 02/29/2016] [Accepted: 04/03/2016] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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BACKGROUND Pulmonary function tests are important in the diagnosis and follow-up of airway disease in cystic fibrosis (CF). Conventional spirometry for which repeated forced expiration maneuver are needed is considered as the main method. Impulse oscillometry (IOS) is a non-invasive method, which needs minimal cooperation. We performed a prospective cross-sectional study to determine the pulmonary function in CF children with IOS, and evaluate the IOS measurements during acute exacerbation. We hypothesized that IOS can detect lung function impairment in CF patients and detect changes during acute exacerbations. METHODS CF patients aged 3-18 years were included as the study group and healthy children of the same age formed the control group. The patients were evaluated three times at 3-month intervals. Patients aged >6 years performed both spirometry and IOS while patients aged ≤6 years performed only IOS. In patients with acute exacerbation, spirometry and IOS were performed both at and after the exacerbation. RESULTS Forty-nine CF patients and 45 healthy children were enrolled to the study. Sixteen patients were admitted with acute exacerbation during the study. The resistance values (R5-10-15-20 Hz) as well as Z5, Fres, and AX values of the patients were higher than those of the control group, while reactance values (X5-10-15-20 Hz) were lower. R values as well as Z5, Fres, and AX values increased during exacerbation and decreased after treatment; X (10-15 Hz) values decreased during exacerbation and increased after recovery (P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS IOS may be useful to evaluate pulmonary functions and detect acute exacerbations in CF patients. Pediatr Pulmonol. 2016;51:1151-1158. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
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- Ayfer Sakarya
- Department of Pediatrics, Kocaeli University, Kocaeli, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Kocaeli University, Kocaeli, Turkey.
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- Department of Bioistatistics and Medical Informatics, Kocaeli University, Kocaeli, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, Kocaeli University, Kocaeli, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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Uyan ZS, Turan I, Ay P, Cakir E, Ozturk E, Gedik AH, Gokdemir Y, Erdem E, Şen V, Karadag B, Karakoc F, Ersu R. Sleep disordered breathing and sleep quality in children with bronchiolitis obliterans. Pediatr Pulmonol 2016; 51:308-15. [PMID: 26129911 DOI: 10.1002/ppul.23246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [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: 01/14/2015] [Revised: 05/17/2015] [Accepted: 05/28/2015] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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The incidence of sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) increases in chronic lung diseases. Our aim was to evaluate SDB and sleep quality in children with postinfectious bronchiolitis obliterans (BO) and assess associated risk factors. We hypothesized that children with BO are at increased risk for SDB and have impaired sleep quality. We also hypothesized that severity of SDB and impairment of sleep quality is related to the severity of lung disease. Sleep Related Breathing Disorder (SRBD) subscale of the Pediatric Sleep Questionnaire (PSQ) and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) questionnaires; spirometry, impulse oscillometry (IOS), and overnight polysomnography (PSG) were performed. Twenty-one patients (14 male, median age: 8.3 years) were enrolled. Five patients (25%) had a PSQ score of >0.33, predictive of a SDB. Ten patients (48%) had poor sleep quality. Four patients (19%) had an OAHI of >1/hr. Nineteen patients (90%) had a high desaturation index. Four patients (19%) had a mean oxygen saturation of <93%. Median central apnea time was 7.5 (IQR: 6.9-9.1) seconds. Central apnea index of the patients correlated positively with R5, R10, R15, R20, Z5, and negatively with X10 and X15 at IOS. There was a positive correlation between the lowest oxygen saturation and FVC, FEV1 , X5, X10, X15, X20 while there was a negative correlation between lowest saturation and the central apnea index at PSG, R5, R10, and Z5 at IOS. Mean oxygen saturation during PSG correlated positively with FVC, FEV1, FEF(25-75), X5, X10, X15, X20 results. The risk of nocturnal hypoxia is increased in patients with BO and correlated to the severity of lung disease determined by pulmonary function tests. Although BO patients have a shorter duration of central apneas, they are more prone to desaturate.
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- Zeynep S Uyan
- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Kocaeli University, Kocaeli, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatrics, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Public Health, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Bezmi Alem Vakif University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatrics, Kocaeli University, Kocaeli, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Bezmi Alem Vakif University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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Gedik AH, Cakir E, Gokdemir Y, Uyan ZS, Kocyigit A, Torun E, Karadag B, Ersu R, Karakoc F. Cathelicidin (LL-37) and human β2-defensin levels of children with post-infectious bronchiolitis obliterans. Clin Respir J 2015; 11:243-247. [PMID: 26073571 DOI: 10.1111/crj.12331] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2014] [Revised: 04/21/2015] [Accepted: 05/14/2015] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) human β-defensins and cathelicidin (LL-37) are key factors in innate and adaptive immune responses of the respiratory tract and play an important role in many respiratory diseases. No data are available in the literature about the levels of these AMPs in paediatric patients with post-infectious bronchiolitis obliterans (BO). This study aimed to determine human β-defensin 2 (hBD2) and LL-37 levels and compare between post-infectious BO patients and the control group. METHOD The patients diagnosed with post-infectious BO between September 2012 and 2013 and age- and-gender matched healthy controls were enrolled in this multi-center study. Serum hBD2 and LL37 levels were determined with the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay method. RESULTS Sixty-three post-infectious BO patients and 65 healthy children (median age 73 ± 55 and 78.74 ± 36.32 months, respectively) were enrolled in the study. The mean of hBD2 levels in patients and the control group were 1.06 ± 0.24 and 0.67 ± 0.72 ng/mL, respectively (P < 0.001). The mean of LL-37 levels in patients and the control group were 72.13 ± 29.06 and 50.10 ± 21.98 ng/mL, respectively (P < 0.001). No correlation was found between these AMPs levels and chronological age, age at the time of diagnosis, gender, Z-scores of weight and length, hospitalization numbers, the disease history before diagnosis and 25-OH D vitamin levels. CONCLUSION This is the first study to demonstrate the higher levels of serum hBD2 and LL-37 levels in paediatric post-infectious BO patients. These AMPs may have important roles in the immune systems and pathogenesis of these patients.
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- Ahmet Hakan Gedik
- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Bezmialem Vakif University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Bezmialem Vakif University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Kocaeli University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatrics, Bezmialem Vakif University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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Peker S, Kargul B, Tanboga I, Tunali-Akbay T, Yarat A, Karakoc F, Ersu R, Dagli E. Oral health and related factors in a group of children with cystic fibrosis in Istanbul, Turkey. Niger J Clin Pract 2014; 18:56-60. [PMID: 25511345 DOI: 10.4103/1119-3077.146980] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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BACKGROUND Cystic fibrosis (CF) patients can be considered as high caries risk patients because they frequently consume sugar-rich food between meals and they have a high intake of sugar containing syrups, aerosols, and salivary flow reducing medication. Variable caries prevalences were reported in CF patients in previous studies. There are no studies related to CF and salivary thromboplastic activity, which can be presented as a marker of wound healing and bleeding tendency of oral cavity. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to compare oral health status and salivary pH, flow rate, and thromboplastic activity in children with CF and healthy controls. MATERIALS AND METHODS A sample of 35 children with CF (23 girls and 12 boys), and 12 healthy control subjects (6 girls and 6 boys) were selected. Caries experience, oral hygiene, and dental erosion were assessed. Salivary flow rate, pH, thromboplastic activity, and total protein content were determined. Differences between the groups were evaluated using Chi-square test with a significance level set at 0.05. RESULTS The differences between children with CF and healthy controls in tooth brushing frequency, use of fluoride tablets, caries experience, dental erosion index, oral hygiene index, salivary flow rate and total protein levels were not statistically significant (P > 0.05). Salivary thromboplastic activity of the CF group was significantly lower than the healthy controls (P < 0.01). CONCLUSION Large population studies may be necessary to establish the role of salivary thromboplastic activity in children with CF considering our findings related to the decreased salivary thromboplastic activity, which may indicate delayed oral wound healing process.
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- S Peker
- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Medicine, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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Erek E, Guzeltas A, Ozturk NY, Kiyan G, Karakoc F, Akalin F, Odemis E, Arsan S. Topsy-turvy heart: a very rare congenital rotational heart disease with tracheobronchial anomalies. World J Pediatr Congenit Heart Surg 2014; 4:308-11. [PMID: 24327504 DOI: 10.1177/2150135113476718] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [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: 11/15/2022]
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The topsy-turvy heart is characterized by a global 90°clockwise rotation around the heart's long axis. This rotation displaces all basal great arteries inferiorly and posteriorly, resulting in elongation and stretching of the brachiocephalic arteries and the bronchi. To date, reports of only four living cases have been published in the literature. We report here three new cases, with additional aortopulmonary window defects, and present their morphological details, clinical presentations, and our management.
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- Ersin Erek
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Istanbul Mehmet Akif Ersoy Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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Gokdemir Y, Karadag-Saygi E, Erdem E, Bayindir O, Ersu R, Karadag B, Sekban N, Akyuz G, Karakoc F. Comparison of conventional pulmonary rehabilitation and high-frequency chest wall oscillation in primary ciliary dyskinesia. Pediatr Pulmonol 2014; 49:611-6. [PMID: 24039238 DOI: 10.1002/ppul.22861] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [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: 11/02/2012] [Accepted: 05/18/2013] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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BACKGROUND Enhancement of mucociliary clearance by pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is advocated in primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD). Our primary aim was to compare the efficacy and safety of postural drainage, percussion and vibration [conventional PR (CPR)], and high frequency chest wall oscillation (HFCWO) by studying change in pulmonary function. Our secondary aim was to evaluate patient preferences regarding the two methods. METHODS This was a controlled randomized crossover study. PCD patients between the ages of 7 and 18 years were assigned to two groups, first group performed airway clearance with CPR at hospital for 5 days and after a 2-day washout period HFCWO was applied to the same group at home. HFCWO was applied first to the other group and then these patients were hospitalized for CPR. The primary outcome measure of the study was pulmonary function test (PFT). The secondary outcomes were pulse arterial oxygen saturation (SpO2 ) and the perceived efficiency and comfort level. RESULTS PFT values of patients increased significantly after both PR methods (before/after): CPR: FVC: 77.0 ± 14.1/81.8 ± 13.0 (P = 0.002); FEV1 : 72.9 ± 14.8/78.7 ± 13.5 (P = 0.001); PEF: 73.8 ± 14.5/82.5 ± 14.5 (P = 0.001); FEF25-75 : 68.6 ± 27.6/74.9 ± 29.3 (P = 0.007). HFCWO FVC 75.1 ± 15.3/80.3 ± 13.9 (P = 0.002); FEV1 : 71.4 ± 16/77.4 ± 14.6 (P = 0.001); PEF: 70.9 ± 18.0/78.3 ± 17.7 (P = 0.002); FEF25-75 : 70.5 ± 23.4/76.4 ± 25.6 (P = 0.006). There were no significant differences in % predicted FVC, FEV1 , PEF, and FEF25-75 increased values with CPR and HFCWO. HFCWO was found more comfortable (P = 0.04). Two PR methods were found efficient and no desaturation occurred during PR. CONCLUSIONS PFTs were significantly increased after both PR methods. There were no differences in PFTs and SpO2 between the CPR and HFCWO groups. Both PR methods were found efficient. HFCWO was found more comfortable. HFCWO may be an option in patients with chronic pulmonary disease and low adherence to PR.
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- Yasemin Gokdemir
- Department of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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Gokdemir Y, Hamzah A, Erdem E, Cimsit C, Ersu R, Karakoc F, Karadag B. Quality of Life in Children with Non-Cystic-Fibrosis Bronchiectasis. Respiration 2014; 88:46-51. [DOI: 10.1159/000360297] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2013] [Accepted: 01/28/2014] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Gokdemir Y, Ersu R, Karadag B, Karakoc F, Kiyan G, Kaya H, Kasapcopur O, Erdem E, Dagli E. An unusual case of childhood sarcoidosis. ARCH ARGENT PEDIATR 2013; 111:e113-6. [PMID: 24092034 DOI: 10.5546/aap.2013.eng.e113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Oktem S, Karadag B, Erdem E, Gokdemir Y, Karakoc F, Dagli E, Ersu R. Sleep disordered breathing in patients with primary ciliary dyskinesia. Pediatr Pulmonol 2013; 48:897-903. [PMID: 23169597 DOI: 10.1002/ppul.22710] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [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: 04/27/2012] [Accepted: 09/26/2012] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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BACKGROUND Upper airway manifestations of primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) can cause obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS). Also abnormalities of lung mechanics and gas exchange may lead to sleep abnormalities in these patients. OBJECTIVES To determine the rate of OSAS and sleep quality in PCD patients, and whether these are related to upper respiratory system manifestations and severity of lung disease in these patients. METHODS Twenty-nine PCD patients and healthy controls were included to the study. Respiratory symptoms within the previous month were separately scored with the severity of the symptoms. Physical examination, pulmonary function tests, and ear-nose-throat assessments were obtained. All patients completed the Turkish version of Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), sleep questionnaire, and underwent overnight polysomnography. Categorical variables were compared with chi-square and Fisher's exact test while continuous variables were compared with Student's t-test. RESULTS Eleven PCD patients reported themselves to be "poor" sleepers, compared to only one subject in the control group (P = 0.002). Sixty-five percent of PCD patients had habitual snoring (HS). Fifty-two percent of the PCD patients had OSAS in polysomnography. OSAS rate was higher in PCD patients who snored (P = 0.008). HS and OSAS were more common in PCD patients who had cigarette smoke exposure in their homes (P < 0.001 and P = 0.02, respectively). CONCLUSIONS Patients with PCD have decreased sleep quality and higher rate of sleep disordered breathing compared to controls and higher rate of OSAS compared to population rates. Cigarette smoke exposure is an important risk factor for OSAS in PCD patients. Assessment and treatment of sleep disorders in PCD should be a part of disease management. Periodicals, Inc.
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- Sedat Oktem
- Faculty of Medicine, Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Istanbul Medipol University, Feneryolu Mah. Yildiray Sok., Istanbul, Turkey.
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Gokdemir Y, Cakir E, Kut A, Erdem E, Karadag B, Ersu R, Karakoc F. Bronchoscopic evaluation of unexplained recurrent and persistent pneumonia in children. J Paediatr Child Health 2013; 49:E204-7. [PMID: 23438344 DOI: 10.1111/jpc.12124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [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] [Accepted: 05/02/2012] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Persistent or recurrent pneumonia in children can pose a significant challenge to paediatricians and respiratory physicians. AIM The aim of this study is to determine the role of flexible bronchoscopy (FB) in evaluation of recurrent or persistent pneumonia that remain otherwise unexplained by non-invasive diagnostic tests in children. METHODS Retrospective evaluation of patients who underwent FB with an indication of recurrent or persistent pneumonia from 1997 to 2011. RESULTS Among 2600 FB procedures, 434 (17%) were performed with the indication of recurrent or persistent pneumonia. There were 237 (54%) boys. Median age at presentation was 84 months, and median duration of symptoms was 9 months. FB led to specific diagnosis in 33% of the cases. The most common diseases diagnosed by FB were malacia disorders (n: 32, 7%), aspirated foreign body (n: 30, 7%), endobronchial tuberculosis (n: 20, 5%), congenital airway anomalies (n: 14, 3%), mucus plugs (n: 14, 3%), pulmonary haemosiderosis (n: 12, 3%) and middle lobe syndrome (n: 11, 3%). During FB, only 6% of the patients had minor complications such as transient hypoxia, stridor and tachycardia. CONCLUSIONS In our study, FB proved to be a safe and effective tool in evaluation of children with persistent or recurrent pneumonia. FB is indicated for children with recurrent or persistent pneumonia where the underlying diagnosis remains unclear even after non-invasive diagnostic tests.
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- Yasemin Gokdemir
- Department of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey.
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Cakir E, Karakoc F, Ersu R, Karadag B, Varol N, Dagli E. Comparing the Smoking Status of Working Adolescents with Adolescents Enrolled in High School in Turkey. Pediatr Allergy Immunol Pulmonol 2013; 26:32-34. [PMID: 35927848 DOI: 10.1089/ped.2012.0215] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Smoking is one of the most important public health problems. There is limited data about the smoking status of working adolescents. In this study we aimed to compare the smoking status of working adolescents with adolescents enrolled in high school in Turkey. Workers were recruited from a vocational training center, and control subjects were from a local high school. Questionnaires about socioeconomic status and smoking were applied. Eight hundred and two participants (436 workers) were included in the study. The mean age of the participants was 16.8 years. Smoking frequencies were 40% and 21% for the workers' group and the control group, respectively (P<0.001). Adolescent workers were more frequently exposed to second-hand smoke at home. Working [odds ratio (OR): 2.49, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.81-3.43], age over 17 (OR: 1.77, 95% CI: 1.28-2.44), and male sex (OR: 1.57, 95% CI: 1.00-2.44) were found to be significantly effective on smoking in the logistic regression analysis. Working adolescents had significantly higher smoking rates and exposed to second-hand smoke at home than high school students. Further studies are needed to explore the reasons of higher smoking rates in working adolescents than in high school students.
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- Erkan Cakir
- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Bezmialem Vakif University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Faculty of Health Education, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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Kut A, Cakir E, Gokdemir Y, Midyat L, Ersu R, Erdem E, Karadag B, Karakoc F. Intrinsic Endobronchial Obstructions in Children from Turkey: Evaluation of 2,555 Flexible Bronchoscopic Procedures. Respiration 2013; 85:43-8. [DOI: 10.1159/000342339] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2012] [Accepted: 07/17/2012] [Indexed: 01/30/2023] Open
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Erdem E, Ersu R, Karadag B, Karakoc F, Gokdemir Y, Ay P, Akpinar IN, Dagli E. Effect of night symptoms and disease severity on subjective sleep quality in children with non-cystic-fibrosis bronchiectasis. Pediatr Pulmonol 2011; 46:919-26. [PMID: 21462360 DOI: 10.1002/ppul.21454] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [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] [Received: 10/30/2010] [Revised: 01/07/2011] [Accepted: 01/12/2011] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Night-time symptoms and hypoxemia during sleep may affect sleep quality in children with chronic lung disease such as bronchiectasis. Poor sleep quality may impair growth, learning, and emotional development of children. Our aim was to assess the sleep quality and associated factors in children with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis. METHODS Fifty-four patients with bronchiectasis and age-matched controls were included to the study. Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and Pediatric Sleep Questionnaire (PSQ) were used to evaluate sleep quality and presence of sleep disordered breathing. A global sum of 5 or more according to PSQI indicated a poor sleep quality. A cut-off value of 0.33 in PSQ was used to identify pediatric sleep disordered breathing. Association between PSQI, pulmonary function tests, symptoms and HRCT scores were evaluated. RESULTS Thirty-seven percent of patients with bronchiectasis and 17% of patients in the control group had poor sleep quality (P < 0.05). Patients with sputum and wheezing had poorer sleep scores (P = 0.003 and P = 0.005). The association of wheezing and breathlessness during night time with sleep quality tended to be significant (P = 0.05). Twenty-two percent of patients with bronchiectasis and 9% of controls had sleep disordered breathing (P = 0.003). Bronchiectasis patients who snored had poorer sleep quality (P < 0.001) and patients with wheezing had significantly higher rate of snoring (P = 0.04). Children with worse HRCT scores also had worse sleep quality (r = 0.28, P = 0.04). CONCLUSIONS Patients with bronchiectasis have disturbed sleep associated with severity of disease. Night symptoms increase the risk of poor sleep quality. Sleep disordered breathing and sleep quality should be assessed in these patients.
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- Ela Erdem
- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey.
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Cakir FB, Cakir E, Berrak SG, Uyan ZS, Canpolat C, Karakoc F, Dagli E. Invasive respiratory aspergillosis is a treatable disease with early diagnosis and aggressive therapy. Pediatr Hematol Oncol 2010; 27:422-34. [PMID: 20578809 DOI: 10.3109/08880018.2010.481704] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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This study aimed to document outcome of invasive respiratory aspergillosis (IRA) in pediatric malignancy patients. Patients with febrile neutropenia episodes followed between January 2003 and May 2007 were enrolled. Antifungal therapy was added to those who were still febrile on the 5th day of febrile neutropenia treatment. Patients were screened with computerized tomographies. IRA was identified in 22 of 98 patients. There were 13 males and the mean age was 97 months. Proven infection was established in 3, probable in 7, and possible in 12 patients. Liposomal amphotericin B was administered to all patients and was successful in 10 patients. Modifications with caspofungin or voriconazole were done in liposomal amphotericin B failures. The median duration of antifungal therapy was 5.5 months. The median follow-up time was 29 months. There was no evidence of IRA in 12 patients after completion of cancer chemotherapy. Six patients died due to underlying disease, whereas IRA was either in remission or stable disease. Four patients were lost due to IRA. The remission rate for IRA was 82%. Survival at 37 months was 55% (95% confidence interval 25-47 months). The amount of time that absolute neutrophil count after initiation of treatment for IRA remained at zero was found to be an independent prognostic factor on survival (P = .01). These results suggest that early diagnosis and aggressive treatment may increase the successful outcome of IRA.
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- Fatma Betul Cakir
- Division of Pediatric Hematology Oncology, Marmara University Medical Center, Istanbul, Turkey
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Cakir E, Ersu R, Uyan ZS, Oktem S, Varol N, Karakoc F, Karadag B, Akyol M, Dagli E. The prevalence and risk factors of asthma and allergic diseases among working adolescents. Asian Pac J Allergy Immunol 2010; 28:122-129. [PMID: 21038780] [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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Certain occupational groups are known to be at particularly high risk of developing allergic diseases. The objective of the present study was to evaluate the prevalence of allergic diseases among working adolescents. The International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Childhood questionnaire was used. Four hundred and thirty six adolescents working in motor, lathe-finish, coiffure and textile and 366 high school students as control group were enrolled to the study. Mean age was 16.8 +/- 1.2 years and 82.9% of them were male. There was no significant difference among groups for ever and current wheezing while doctor diagnosed asthma was higher in lathe- finish group (p = 0.036). Family history of allergy, history of allergic rhinitis, and active smoking were found to be risk factors for asthma and related symptoms. Working in coiffure (p = 0.054), and textile (p = 0.003) were significant risk factors for ever allergic rhinitis. Working in lathe finish (p = 0.023), coiffure (p = .002), and textile (p < 0.001) were associated with a higher risk for current allergic rhinitis. Working in coiffure was a risk factor for ever eczema (p = 0.008) and doctor diagnosed eczema (p = 0.014). It was concluded that working in lathe-finish was associated with doctor diagnosed asthma and active smoking was a risk factor for asthma and related symptoms. Working in coiffure, textile and lathe- finish were risk factors for rhinitis, and working in coiffure was a risk factor for eczema. Preventive measures should be taken at the onset of employment in order to prevent or reduce the detrimental effects of exposures in these occupational groups.
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- Erkan Cakir
- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey.
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Oktem S, Cakir E, Uyan ZS, Karadag B, Hamutcu RE, Kiyan G, Akalin F, Karakoc F, Dagli E. Diaphragmatic paralysis after pediatric heart surgery: usefulness of non-invasive ventilation. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2010; 74:430-1. [PMID: 20096939 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2010.01.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2009] [Revised: 12/22/2009] [Accepted: 01/05/2010] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Diaphragmatic paralysis after cardiac surgery is an important complication especially in infants. We report a child who developed diaphragmatic paralysis, atelectasis, bronchomalasia and respiratory failure following cardiac surgery. Ventilatory support alleviated respiratory distress in this child. This report illustrates the usefulness of invasive and non-invasive ventilatory support for a pediatric patient with diaphragmatic paralysis.
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- Sedat Oktem
- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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Uyan ZS, Ersu R, Oktem S, Cakir E, Koksalan OK, Karadag B, Karakoc F, Dagli E. Mycobacterium abscessus infection in a cystic fibrosis patient: a difficult to treat infection. Int J Tuberc Lung Dis 2010; 14:250-251. [PMID: 20074421] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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Cakir E, Ersu RH, Uyan ZS, Oktem S, Karadag B, Yapar O, Pamukcu O, Karakoc F, Dagli E. Flexible bronchoscopy as a valuable tool in the evaluation of persistent wheezing in children. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2009; 73:1666-8. [PMID: 19733921 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2009.08.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [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] [Received: 06/23/2009] [Revised: 08/12/2009] [Accepted: 08/14/2009] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Persistent wheezing is a common problem in early childhood and leads to a diagnostic dilemma, excessive investigations, drug administration and additional cost. OBJECTIVE To determine the efficacy and the safety of FOB in children with persistent wheezing despite bronchodilator and inhaled steroid therapy. METHODS Patients with persistent wheezing that lasted at least 6 weeks and did not respond to bronchodilator and inhaled steroid therapy and to whom flexible bronchoscopy was performed were included to the study. RESULTS Between 1997 and 2009; 113 patients were enrolled to the study. Sixty-three percent of the children were male. Median age was 14 months at presentation and median duration of symptoms was 5 months. Bronchoscopy revealed pathological findings in 48% of the patients. Thirty-eight patients had malacia disorders, 14 had foreign body aspiration and two had external compression of airways which were later diagnosed as vascular ring. Major and minor complications were not seen in 92% of the patients while transient hypoxia was seen in 6%, stridor in 1% and tachycardia in 1% of the patients. CONCLUSION Flexible bronchoscopy provided rapid and definitive diagnosis for our patients with persistent wheezing without any major complications. This study is one of the largest studies concerning persistent wheezing. Early bronchoscopic evaluation can reduce cost by providing rapid and accurate diagnosis and preventing unnecessary investigations and drug administration. Flexible bronchoscopy is a safe procedure and should be considered in the evaluation of children with persistent wheezing.
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- Erkan Cakir
- Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey.
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Kiyan G, Gocmen B, Tugtepe H, Karakoc F, Dagli E, Dagli TE. Foreign body aspiration in children: the value of diagnostic criteria. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2009; 73:963-7. [PMID: 19394092 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2009.03.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [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] [Received: 01/22/2009] [Revised: 03/15/2009] [Accepted: 03/20/2009] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Foreign body aspiration (FBA) is a serious problem in children. While bronchoscopy should be performed in all patients with aspiration; patients without aspiration should be carefully excluded to avoid an unnecessary bronchoscopy. In this study we analyzed the details of our series, complication rates and compared the diagnostic findings between patients with an aspirated FB and those without. We also calculated the sensitivities, specificities, positive predictive values and negative predictive values of clinical history, symptoms, physical examination findings and radiological findings in patients with suspected FBA (sFBA). Finally, we evaluated the validity of our bronchoscopy indications in these patients. METHODS We reviewed the data of 207 patients who underwent rigid bronchoscopy for sFBA. We used clinical history, symptoms, physical examination and radiological findings as diagnostic findings. Complication rates in addition to these four diagnostic criteria constitute our indications for performing a rigid bronchoscopy. RESULTS After excluding 15 patients with radiopaque FB or previous fiberoptic bronchoscopy, 138 of 192 patients had an aspirated foreign body. The sensitivity and specificity of clinical history, symptoms, physical examination findings and radiological findings were 90.5% and 24.1%, 97.8% and 7.4%, 96.4% and 46.3, and 71.7% and 74.1% respectively. There was only one major complication which caused moderate neurological sequelae. There was no mortality and no thoracotomy or tracheotomy requirement in this group. CONCLUSIONS While symptoms, physical examination findings and clinical history had high sensitivities, radiological findings had the highest specificity. Low specificities of clinical history, symptoms and physical examination findings were due to our expanded bronchoscopy indication, which aimed to include all patients with foreign body aspiration. Our low complication rate facilitated the expansion of bronchoscopy indications, even for patients with slight clinical suspicion.
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- Gursu Kiyan
- Marmara University School of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Tophanelioglu cad. 13-15, Altunizade Uskudar, 34662 Istanbul, Turkey.
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