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Inan O, Sahiner ES, Ates I. Factors associated with clinical outcome in geriatric acute cholangitis patients. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2023; 27:3313-3321. [PMID: 37140281 DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_202304_32102] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVE We aimed to determine the risk factors associated with the clinical outcome in cases of acute cholangitis among the geriatric age group. PATIENTS AND METHODS Patients aged >65 years hospitalized with the diagnosis of acute cholangitis in an emergency internal medicine clinic were included in this study. RESULTS The study population comprised 300 patients. In the oldest-old group, the rates of severe acute cholangitis and intensive care unit hospitalization (39.1% vs. 23.2%, p<0.001) were higher. The mortality rate was also higher in the oldest-old group (10.4% vs. 5.9%, p=0.045). The presence of malignancy, ICU hospitalization, decreased platelet levels, decreased hemoglobin levels, and decreased albumin levels were associated with mortality. In the multivariable regression model in which variables associated with Tokyo severity were included, the associated factors for membership in the severe risk group compared to the moderate risk group were decreased platelet count (OR: 0.96; p=0.040) and decreased albumin level (OR: 0.93; p=0.027). Increasing age (OR: 1.07; p=0.001), malignancy etiology (OR: 5.03; p<0.001), increasing Tokyo severity (OR: 7.61; p<0.001), and decreasing lymphocyte count (OR: 0.49; p=0.032) were determined to be associated with ICU admission. Decreasing albumin levels (OR: 0.86; p=0.021) and ICU admission (OR: 16.43; p=0.008) were determined to be factors associated with mortality. CONCLUSIONS Worse clinical outcomes occur among geriatric patients with increasing age.
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- O Inan
- Department of Internal Medicine, Ankara City Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.
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Çetin M, Acehan F, Kundi H, Yakıcı IE, Katipoglu B, Duran G, Yazıcı B, Cetin ZG, Ates I. A novel risk prediction tool for contrast-induced nephropathy in patients with chronic kidney disease who underwent diagnostic coronary angiography. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2023; 27:3430-3437. [PMID: 37140292 DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_202304_32113] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The incidence of contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) is higher than 20% in patients with chronic kidney disease. In this study, we sought to define the predictors of CIN and develop a risk prediction tool in patients with chronic kidney disease. PATIENTS AND METHODS Patients aged 18 years and older who underwent invasive coronary angiography with an iodine-based contrast media between March 2014 and June 2017 were retrospectively analyzed. Independent predictors for CIN development were identified and a new risk prediction tool was created that included these predictors. RESULTS In total, 283 patients included in the study were divided into those who developed CIN (n=39, 13.8%) and those who did not (n=244, 86.2%). Male gender (OR: 4.874, 95% CI: 2.044-11.621), LVEF (OR: 0.965, 95% CI: 0.936-0.995), diabetes mellitus (OR: 1.711, 95% CI: 1.094-2.677), and e-GFR (OR: 0.880, 95% CI: 0.845-0.917), were identified as independent predictors for the development of CIN in the multivariate analysis. A new scoring system has been designed that can score a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 8 points. Patients with a new scoring system score of ≥4 were at approximately 40 times higher risk of developing CIN than others (OR: 39.9, 95% CI: 5.4-295.3). The area under the curve value of CIN's new scoring system was 0.873 (95% CI, 0.821-0.925). CONCLUSIONS We found that four easily accessible and routinely collected variables, including sex, diabetes status, e-GFR, and LVEF, were independently associated with the development of CIN. We believe that using this risk prediction tool in routine clinical practice may guide physicians to use preventive medications and techniques in high-risk patients for CIN.
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- M Çetin
- Department of Cardiology, Ankara Bilkent City Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.
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Akgul E, Gozeler MS, Kars A, Sahin A, Ates I. Analgesic efficacy of Intraoperative lidocaine infusion in patients undergoing thyroidectomy. Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) 2023; 69:66-71. [PMID: 36820715 PMCID: PMC9937606 DOI: 10.1590/1806-9282.20220681] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2022] [Accepted: 09/30/2022] [Indexed: 02/19/2023]
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OBJECTIVE A significant proportion of patients may experience moderate pain requiring treatment in the postoperative first 24 h following thyroidectomy. The aim of this study was to investigate the evaluation of postoperative patient-reported pain from intraoperative intravenous infusion of lidocaine in patients undergoing thyroidectomy surgery. METHODS A total of 40 patients with American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status classifications I and II, aged 18-65 years, who were scheduled for elective thyroidectomy with the same indications under general anesthesia at the Ataturk University Medical Faculty's Ear, Nose, and Throat Clinic between November 2019 and February 2020, were divided into two equal groups as randomized and double-blind. Before induction of anesthesia, patients in the lidocaine group were given 1.5 mg/kg lidocaine IV bolus infusion during the operation and until the end of the first postoperative hour, followed by a continuous infusion of 1.5 mg/kg/h. Patients in the control group were given 0.9% isotonic solution according to the same protocol. In the postoperative period, 50 mg of dexketoprofen trometamol was administered and repeated every 12 h. Postoperative pain scores, additional analgesia, and side effects were recorded. RESULTS Postoperative pain scores were significantly lower in the lidocaine group (n=20) compared to the control group (n=20) at 30 min and 1st, 2nd, 4th, 8th, and 12th h postoperatively (p < 0.05). Additional analgesia requirements were also significantly lower in the lidocaine group than in the control group (p<0.05). CONCLUSION We recommended the use of intravenous lidocaine infusion intraoperatively in thyroidectomy surgery as it reduces pain scores.
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- Emrah Akgul
- Ataturk University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Otorhinolaryngology – Erzurum, Turkey.,Corresponding author:
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- Ataturk University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Otorhinolaryngology – Erzurum, Turkey
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- Kastamonu University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Otorhinolaryngology – Kastamonu, Turkey
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- Ataturk University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Otorhinolaryngology – Erzurum, Turkey
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- Ataturk University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation – Erzurum, Turkey
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Inan O, Sahiner ES, Ates I. The role of triglyceride-glucose index in determining subclinical atherosclerosis in patients with primary hypertension. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2022; 26:7125-7134. [PMID: 36263560 DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_202210_29898] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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OBJECTIVE With the current study, we aimed at examining the relationship between the triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index and subclinical atherosclerosis in patients with primary hypertension. PATIENTS AND METHODS 185 patients with primary hypertension were included in this study. The following findings were considered to be associated with target organ damage (TOD): urinary protein excretion > 150 mg/dL and microalbumin excretion > 30 mg/dL, carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) ≥ 0.9 mm or carotid plaque and/or left ventricular mass index (LVMI) > 95 g/m2 in women, > 115 g/m2 in men. RESULTS TyG index values were positively correlated with levels of CIMT (r=0.434; p<0.001), LVMI (r=0.351; p<0.001), microalbuminuria (r=0.347; p<0.001), and proteinuria (r=0.355; p<0.001). In the multivariable regression model, in which the variables associated with the presence of TOD were included, increased age (OR: 1.04, p=0.025), increased body mass index (OR: 1.10, p=0.042), and increased TyG index value (OR: 1.05, p<0.001) had independent associations with TOD. The threshold value of the TyG index for the presence of TOD was determined as > 8.85 with 79.0% sensitivity and 77.1% specificity (AUC±SE: 0.859±0.03, +PV: 70.6%, -PV: 84.0%, p<0.001). The TyG index had a superior diagnostic discrimination compared to its components in predicting the presence of TOD. CONCLUSIONS Increased TyG index values in patients with primary hypertension are associated with damage to target organs, not merely subclinical atherosclerosis.
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- O Inan
- Department of Internal Medicine, Ankara City Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.
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Kocak MN, Ates O, Hacımuftuoglu A, Ates I, Tekin E, Ceylan O, Okkay U. Does Intravitreal Dopamine Agonist and Antagonist Administration Have Effects on the Brain? An Experimental Study in Rats. Eurasian J Med 2022; 54:54-60. [PMID: 35307630 PMCID: PMC9634906 DOI: 10.5152/eurasianjmed.2022.21288] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Objective: There might be dopaminergic connections between the retina and the brain. In this context, the study was aimed to investigate the possible interaction between the retina and basal ganglia through the dopaminergic system. Materials and Methods: In total, 32 healthy rats were randomized into 4 groups: healthy, Sham, dopamine antagonist injected group (risperidone, 0.04 mg/kg intravitreally), and dopamine agonist injected group (apomorphine, 0.4 mg/kg intravitreally). The locomotor activity and Morris water maze tests were applied to all rats twice, before the injection and 28 days after, to detect changes in movement, memory, and attention. Histopathologically, the basal ganglia and hippocampus regions were removed and examined. Results: In the locomotor activity test, a statistical significance was found between the first and last measurement values of the apomorphine group and a decrease in activities and an increase in resting times (P < .05). In the Morris water maze test, a statistical significance was detected between the first and last tests of the control group and the apomorphine groups and showed significantly shorter learning times (P < .05). Histological analyses of the substantia nigra and hippocampus were noteworthy in that the number of damaged neurons in the risperidone group was considerably higher than the other groups. The number of damaged neurons in the apomorphine group was significantly lower than in the healthy group. Conclusion: Intravitreal administration of dopamine agonists and antagonists has given rise to alterations in the cerebral dopaminergic system, leading to changes in locomotor activity and memory and histopathological changes.
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- Mehmet Nuri Kocak
- Department of Neurology, Atatürk University School of Medicine, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Atatürk University School of Medicine, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Pharmacology, Atatürk University School of Medicine, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Reanimation, Atatürk University School of Medicine, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Atatürk University School of Medicine, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Pathology, Atatürk University School of Medicine, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Pharmacology, Atatürk University School of Medicine, Erzurum, Turkey
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Bedir Z, Erdem KTO, Ates I, Karakurt TCO, Gursul C, Onk D, Kurt N, Suleyman Z, Suleyman H. Effects of ketamine, thiopental and their combination on the rat liver: A biochemical evaluation. ADV CLIN EXP MED 2022; 31:285-292. [PMID: 34918884 DOI: 10.17219/acem/143573] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND In the literature, it has been suggested that ketamine-related oxidative organ damage results from increased blood adrenaline level, and thiopental-related oxidative damage is caused by decreased adrenaline level, suggesting that ketamine-thiopental combination (KT) may be beneficial in reducing the hepatotoxic effect of ketamine. OBJECTIVES To biochemically investigate the effects of ketamine, thiopental and KT on the liver in rats. MATERIAL AND METHODS Male albino Wistar type rats received intraperitoneally (ip.) 30 mg/kg ketamine in the ketamine alone (KG) group (n = 6), 15 mg/kg thiopental in the thiopental alone (TG) group (n = 6), and 30 mg/kg ketamine + 15 mg/kg thiopental in the ketamine+thiopental (KTG) group (n = 6). The same volume of distilled water as solvent was given to the healthy (HG) animal group. This procedure was repeated once daily for 30 days. At the end of this period, the animals were killed by decapitation and their livers were removed. In liver tissue, malondialdehyde (MDA), total glutathione (tGSH), total oxidant status (TOS), total antioxidant status (TAS), tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α), interleukin 1 beta (IL-1β), and interleukin-6 (IL-6) levels were measured. The IL-1β, IL-6, TNF-α, adrenalin (ADR), noradrenalin (NDR), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) levels were determined in blood samples taken from the tail veins. RESULTS In the group treated with ketamine and thiopental alone, MDA, TOS, IL-1β, IL-6, TNF-α, ADR, NDR, ALT, and AST levels were found to be high, and those of tGSH and TAS to be low. However, there was no significant change in the levels of these parameters in the KTG. CONCLUSIONS These results indicate that oxidative stress and inflammation developed in the liver tissue of the group that used ketamine and thiopental alone, suggesting that the KT form may be safer in terms of toxicity in the clinical usage.
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- Zehra Bedir
- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Regional Training Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Faculty of Medicine, Ataturk University, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Mengucek Gazi Training and Research Hospital, Erzincan Binali Yildirim University, Turkey
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Erzincan Binali Yildirim University, Turkey
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Faculty of Medicine, Erzincan Binali Yildirim University, Turkey
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Erzincan Binali Yildirim University, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Erzincan Binali Yildirim University, Turkey
- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Erzincan Binali Yildirim University, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Erzincan Binali Yildirim University, Turkey
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Tekin E, Aydin ME, Turgut MC, Karagoz S, Ates I, Ahiskalioglu EO. Can ultrasound-guided infraclavicular block be an alternative option for forearm reduction in the emergency department? A prospective randomized study. Clin Exp Emerg Med 2022; 8:307-313. [PMID: 35000358 PMCID: PMC8743679 DOI: 10.15441/ceem.20.136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2020] [Accepted: 11/23/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Objective Ultrasound-guided infraclavicular nerve block (IB) has become a well-established method in several outpatient procedures; however, its use in emergency departments (EDs) remains limited. The aim of this study was to compare procedural sedation and anlagesia (PSA) and IB in the pain management for patients who underwent forearm fracture reduction in the ED. Methods This prospective randomized study included 60 patients aged 18 to 65 years, who visited the ED with forearm fractures. They were randomly divided into two groups: Group PSA (n=30) and Group IB (n=30). The pain scores of patients were evaluated before and during the procedure with the visual analog scale. Complications and patient and operator satisfaction levels were recorded. Results There was no difference between the two groups in terms of demographic characteristics. The median (interquartile range) pain scores observed during the procedures were significantly higher in Group PSA than in Group IB (4 [4–6] vs. 2 [0–2], respectively; P<0.001). Patient and operator satisfaction levels were significantly higher in Group IB (P<0.001). Oxygen desaturation was statistically higher in Group PSA than in Group IB (40.00% vs. 3.33%, respectively; P=0.002). Conclusion IB was an effective alternative for reducing pain and increasing patient satisfaction in ED patients undergoing forearm fracture reduction.
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- Erdal Tekin
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Ataturk University School of Medicine, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Ataturk University School of Medicine, Erzurum, Turkey.,Clinical Research, Development and Design Application and Research Center, Ataturk University School of Medicine, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Erzurum City Hospital, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Ataturk University School of Medicine, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Ataturk University School of Medicine, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Ataturk University School of Medicine, Erzurum, Turkey.,Clinical Research, Development and Design Application and Research Center, Ataturk University School of Medicine, Erzurum, Turkey
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Erden A, Karakas O, Armagan B, Guven SC, Ozdemir B, Atalar E, Apaydin H, Usul E, Ates I, Omma A, Kucuksahin O. COVID-19 outcomes in patients with antiphospholipid syndrome: a retrospective cohort study. BRATISL MED J 2022; 123:120-124. [DOI: 10.4149/bll_2022_018] [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: 11/08/2022]
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Ates I, Aydin ME, Albayrak B, Disci E, Ahiskalioglu EO, Celik EC, Baran O, Ahiskalioglu A. Pre-procedure intravenous lidocaine administration on propofol consumption for endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography: A prospective, randomized, double-blind study. J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2021; 36:1286-1290. [PMID: 33217031 DOI: 10.1111/jgh.15356] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [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: 09/21/2020] [Revised: 11/08/2020] [Accepted: 11/12/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIM The endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) procedure is generally performed in patients with high comorbidity. We aimed to reduce the consumption of propofol by adding lidocaine before ERCP. METHODS Eighty ERCP patients with ASA I-III, aged between 45-75 years, were randomly divided into two groups. Lidocaine group (group L, n = 40), received 1-mg midazolam, 1.5 mg/kg lidocaine, and 1 mg/kg propofol intravenously. The control group (group C, n = 40) received 1-mg midazolam, saline in the same volume as the lidocaine group, and 1 mg/kg propofol intravenously. Propofol was administered with intermittent bolus doses. Propofol consumption, oropharyngeal reflex, recovery time, endoscopist satisfaction, ketamine need, and side-effects were recorded. RESULTS Propofol consumption during the procedure was statistically lower in group L than in the control group (157.25 ± 39.16 mg vs 228.75 ± 64.62 mg respectively, P < 0.001). Additionally, recovery time was statistically faster in group L compared with the control group (7.78 ± 3.95 min vs 11.92 ± 3.24 min respectively, P < 0.001). The oropharyngeal reflex was less in group L than control group (6/40 vs 15/40 respectively, P = 0.042). There was no significant difference between the two groups regarding visual analogue scale scores and endoscopist satisfaction (P > 0.05). CONCLUSIONS We recommend the use of intravenous lidocaine before the ERCP procedure as it reduces propofol consumption, recovery times, and oropharyngeal reflex.
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- Irem Ates
- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Ataturk University School of Medicine, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Ataturk University School of Medicine, Erzurum, Turkey.,Clinical Research, Development and Design Application and Research Center, School of Medicine, Ataturk University, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Gastroenterology, School of Medicine, Ataturk University, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of General Surgery, School of Medicine, Ataturk University, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Ataturk University School of Medicine, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Ataturk University School of Medicine, Erzurum, Turkey.,Clinical Research, Development and Design Application and Research Center, School of Medicine, Ataturk University, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Palandoken State Hospital, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Ataturk University School of Medicine, Erzurum, Turkey.,Clinical Research, Development and Design Application and Research Center, School of Medicine, Ataturk University, Erzurum, Turkey
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Topdaği YE, Topdagi Yilmaz EP, Aydin ME, Ates I, Oral Ahiskalioglu E. Does intravenous lidocaine added to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs reduce pain during colposcopy? A prospective randomized double-blind study. Ginekol Pol 2021; 92:844-849. [PMID: 33914314 DOI: 10.5603/gp.a2021.0058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2020] [Accepted: 02/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES In recent years, lidocaine infusion for pain management during long operations is becoming more widespread in anesthesiology practice. However, only a limited number of studies have reported the intravenous use of lidocaine for short-term interventions. The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of intravenous lidocaine use in pain management during colposcopic cervical biopsy and endocervical curettage (ECC). MATERIAL AND METHODS Patients between the ages of 18 and 65 years with abnormal cytological findings or who were determined to be human papillomavirus (HPV)-positive were included in this randomized double-blind study. The lidocaine group (Group L, n = 30) was intravenously administered 50 mg dexketoprofen + 1.5 mg/kg lidocaine in 10 mL saline for 3 min 30 min before the procedure. The control group (Group C, n = 30) was intravenously administered 50 mg dexketoprofen in 10 mL saline for 3 min, 30 min before the procedure. During the procedure, pain scores were assessed using the visual analogue scale (VAS). In addition, patients, operator satisfaction and duration of procedure were assessed RESULTS: There were no differences in the demographic data of the groups. Pain scores during biopsy and ECC were significantly lower in Group L than in Group C (p < 0.001). The duration of the procedure was significantly shorter in Group L than in Group C (5.00 ± 0.78 vs 6.12 ± 1.16, respectively; p < 0.001). Patient and operator satisfaction were significantly higher in Group L than in Group C (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Intravenous lidocaine administration can be used as an alternative approach to reduce pain and increase operator and patient satisfaction during colposcopy-directed biopsy and ECC procedures in office settings.
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- Yunus Emre Topdaği
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Marmara University School of Medicine, Turkey.
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Ataturk University, Medical Faculty, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Ataturk University, Medical Faculty, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Ataturk University, Medical Faculty, Erzurum, Turkey
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Aydin ME, Tekin E, Ahiskalioglu EO, Ates I, Karagoz S, Aydin OF, Ozkaya F, Ahiskalioglu A. Erector spinae plane block vs non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for severe renal colic pain: A pilot clinical feasibility study. Int J Clin Pract 2021; 75:e13789. [PMID: 33099855 DOI: 10.1111/ijcp.13789] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2020] [Accepted: 10/16/2020] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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AIM Ultrasound-guided plane blocks are increasingly used in the multi-modal analgesic concept for reducing opioid consumption. The present study was conducted to compare the analgesic effect of intravenous non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and erector spinae plane (ESP) block in renal colic patients. METHODS In this prospective randomised study, 40 patients with renal colic pain were randomly assigned into two groups: Group NSAID (n = 20) received an intravenous infusion of 50 mg of dexketoprofen trometamol and Group ESP (n = 20) received ultrasound-guided ESP block with 30 ml 0.25% bupivacaine at the T8 level. The pain severity of patients was assessed using the visual analogue scale (VAS) at baseline, 5, 15, 30, 45 and 60 minutes after intervention. Opioid consumption, patient satisfaction and side effects were recorded. RESULTS In the ESP group, the VAS scores were significantly lower than the NSAID group at 5, 15, 30, 45 and 60 minutes after the procedure (P < .001). Opioid consumption was significantly higher in the NSAID group compared with the ESP group (10/20 vs 0/20, respectively; P < .001). Patient satisfaction was significantly higher in the ESP group (P < .001). CONCLUSIONS ESP block can be an alternative, efficient and safe method for the relief of acute renal colic pain.
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- Muhammed Enes Aydin
- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Ataturk University School of Medicine, Erzurum, Turkey
- Clinical Research, Development and Design Application and Research Center, Ataturk University School of Medicine, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Ataturk University School of Medicine, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Ataturk University School of Medicine, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Ataturk University School of Medicine, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Ataturk University School of Medicine, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Yeni Yuzyil University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Urology, Ataturk University School of Medicine, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Ataturk University School of Medicine, Erzurum, Turkey
- Clinical Research, Development and Design Application and Research Center, Ataturk University School of Medicine, Erzurum, Turkey
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Erdem KTO, Bedir Z, Ates I, Kuyrukluyildiz U, Coban TA, Yazici GN, Arslan YK, Suleyman Z, Suleyman H. The effect of adenosine triphosphate on propofol-induced myopathy in rats: a biochemical and histopathological evaluation. Korean J Physiol Pharmacol 2021; 25:69-77. [PMID: 33361539 PMCID: PMC7756530 DOI: 10.4196/kjpp.2021.25.1.69] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2020] [Revised: 10/11/2020] [Accepted: 10/12/2020] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Propofol infusion syndrome characterized by rhabdomyolysis, metabolic acidosis, kidney, and heart failure has been reported in long-term propofol use for sedation. It has been reported that intracellular adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is reduced in rhabdomyolysis. The study aims to investigate the protective effect of ATP against possible skeletal muscle damage of propofol in albino Wistar male rats biochemically and histopathologically. PA-50 (n = 6) and PA-100 (n = 6) groups of animals was injected intraperitoneally to 4 mg/kg ATP. An equal volume (0.5 ml) of distilled water was administered intraperitoneally to the P-50, P-100, and HG groups. One hour after the administration of ATP and distilled water, 50 mg/kg propofol was injected intraperitoneally to the P-50 and PA-50 groups. This procedure was repeated once a day for 30 days. The dose of 100 mg/kg propofol was injected intraperitoneally to the P-100 and PA-100 groups. This procedure was performed three times with an interval of 1 days. Our experimental results showed that propofol increased serum CK, CK-MB, creatinine, BUN, TP I, ALT, AST levels, and muscle tissue MDA levels at 100 mg/kg compared to 50 mg/kg and decreased tGSH levels. At a dose of 100 mg/kg, propofol caused more severe histopathological damage compared to 50 mg/kg. It was found that ATP prevented propofol-induced muscle damage and organ dysfunction at a dose of 50 mg/kg at a higher level compared to 100 mg/kg. ATP may be useful in the treatment of propofol-induced rhabdomyolysis and multiple organ damage.
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Erzurum Nenehatun Maternity Hospital, Erzurum 25000, Turkey
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Faculty of Medicine, Ataturk University, Erzurum 25000, Turkey
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Erzincan Binali Yildirim University, Erzincan 24100, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Erzincan Binali Yildirim University, Erzincan 24100, Turkey
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Erzincan Binali Yildirim University, Erzincan 24100, Turkey
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- Biostatistics, Faculty of Medicine, Erzincan Binali Yildirim University, Erzincan 24100, Turkey
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- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Erzincan Binali Yildirim University, Erzincan 24100, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Erzincan Binali Yildirim University, Erzincan 24100, Turkey
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Ates I, Aydin ME, Celik EC, Gozeler MS, Ahiskalioglu A. Perioperative Intravenous Low-Dose Ketamine Infusion to Minimize Pain for Septorhinoplasty: A Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blind Study. Ear Nose Throat J 2020; 100:254-259. [PMID: 33295220 DOI: 10.1177/0145561320974860] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Studies investigating the effects of intravenous (IV) ketamine in pain management after septorhinoplasty is limited. This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of low-dose IV infusion of ketamine on pain scores. METHODS This randomized, prospective, double-blind study was conducted with 48 patients who underwent septorhinoplasty. Intravenous ketamine bolus (0.5 mg/kg) was administered to the ketamine group (group K, n = 24) at anesthesia induction, and ketamine infusion was continued (0.25 mg/kg/h) during the surgery. In the control group (group C, n = 24), the same protocol was administered using saline instead of ketamine. Furthermore, 50-mg dexketoprofen trometamol was administered to both groups 30 minutes before the end of the surgery. Then it was repeated at the 12th and 24th hours postoperatively. Pain scores were evaluated with the visual analogue scale. Consumptions intraoperative of opioid and sevoflurane, rescue opioid requirement, patient satisfaction, and side effects were recorded. RESULTS Pain scores were significantly lower in group K at all postoperative periods (P < .05). There was no significant difference between the groups in terms of intraoperative sevoflurane and remifentanil consumptions (P > .05). Rescue opioid analgesic requirements were significantly lower in group K than group C (0/24 vs 6/24, respectively; P = .022). Side effects were similar between the groups (P > .05). CONCLUSION We recommend the administration of low-dose ketamine infusion during septorhinoplasty surgery because it reduces the requirement for rescue opioid analgesia and postoperative pain scores.
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- Irem Ates
- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, 37503Ataturk University School of Medicine, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, 37503Ataturk University School of Medicine, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, 37503Ataturk University School of Medicine, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, 37503Ataturk University School of Medicine, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, 37503Ataturk University School of Medicine, Erzurum, Turkey
- Clinical Research, Development and Design Application and Research Center, 37503Ataturk University School of Medicine, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Ankara City Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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Aydin ME, Ahiskalioglu A, Ates I, Tor IH, Borulu F, Erguney OD, Celik M, Dogan N. Efficacy of Ultrasound-Guided Transversus Thoracic Muscle Plane Block on Postoperative Opioid Consumption After Cardiac Surgery: A Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blind Study. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2020; 34:2996-3003. [PMID: 32665179 DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2020.06.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [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: 05/04/2020] [Revised: 06/10/2020] [Accepted: 06/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The postoperative analgesic efficacy of transversus thoracic muscle plane block (TTMPB) has not yet been evaluated sufficiently. This randomized controlled study evaluated the effect of TTMPB on postoperative opioid consumption in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. DESIGN Prospective, randomized, double-blind study. SETTINGS Single institution, academic university hospital. PARTICIPANTS Forty-eight adult patients having cardiac surgery with median sternotomy. INTERVENTIONS Patients were randomly assigned to receive preoperative ultrasound-guided TTMPB with either 20 mL of 0.25% bupivacaine or saline bilaterally. Postoperative analgesia was administered intravenously in the 2 groups 4 times a day with 1000 mg of paracetamol and patient-controlled analgesia with fentanyl. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS The primary outcome was opioid consumption in the first 24 hours. Secondary outcomes included postoperative pain scores, first analgesic requirement time, rescue analgesia, intensive care discharge time, and side effects. Compared with the control group (median 465 µg, interquartile range 415-585), the transversus thoracic muscle plane (TTMP) group (median 255 µg, interquartile range 235-305) had reduced postoperative 24-hour opioid consumption (p < 0.001). Pain scores were significantly lower in the TTMP group compared with the control group up to 12 hours after surgery both at rest and active movement (p < 0.001). Compared with the TTMP group, the proportion of postoperative nausea and pruritus was statistically higher in the control group (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS A single preoperative TTMPB provided effective analgesia and decreased opioid requirements in patients undergoing cardiac surgery.
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- Muhammed Enes Aydin
- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Ataturk University School of Medicine, Erzurum, Turkey; Clinical Research, Development and Design Application and Research Center, Ataturk University School of Medicine, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Ataturk University School of Medicine, Erzurum, Turkey; Clinical Research, Development and Design Application and Research Center, Ataturk University School of Medicine, Erzurum, Turkey.
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Ataturk University School of Medicine, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, University of Health Sciences School of Medicine, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Ataturk University School of Medicine, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Ataturk University School of Medicine, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Ataturk University School of Medicine, Erzurum, Turkey; Clinical Research, Development and Design Application and Research Center, Ataturk University School of Medicine, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Ataturk University School of Medicine, Erzurum, Turkey
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Caglar O, Karadeniz E, Ates I, Ozmen S, Aydin MD. Vagosympathetic imbalance induced thyroiditis following subarachnoid hemorrhage: a preliminary study. J Res Clin Med 2020. [DOI: 10.34172/jrcm.2020.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Introduction: This preliminary study evaluates the possible responsibility of ischemia-induced vagosympathetic imbalances following subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH), for the onset of autoimmune thyroiditis. Methods: Twenty-two rabbits were chosen from our former experimental animals, five of which were picked from healthy rabbits as control (nG-I=5). Sham group (nG-II=5) and animals with thyroid pathologies (nG-III=12) were also included after a one-month-long experimental SAH follow-up. Thyroid hormone levels were measured weekly, and animals were decapitated. Thyroid glands, superior cervical ganglia, and intracranial parts of vagal nerve sections obtained from our tissue archives were reexamined with routine/immunohistochemical methods. Thyroid hormone levels, hormone-filled total follicle volumes (TFVs) per cubic millimeter, degenerated neuron density (DND) of vagal nuclei and neuron density of superior cervical ganglia were measured and statistically compared. Results: The mean neuron density of both superior cervical ganglia was estimated as 8230±983/ mm3 in study group animals with severe thyroiditis, 7496±787/mm3 in the sham group and 6416±510/mm3 in animals with normal thyroid glands. In control group (group I), T3 was 107±11 μg/dL, T4: 1,43±0.32 μg/dL and TSH <0.5, while mean TFV was 43%/mm3 and DND of vagal nuclei was 3±1/mm3. In sham group (group II), T3 was 96±11 μg/dL, T4: 1.21±0.9 μg/ dL and TSH>0.5 while TFV was 38%/mm3 and DND of vagal nuclei was 13±4. In study group, T3 was 54±8 μg/dL, T4: 1,07±0.3 μg/dL and TSH >0.5, while TFV was 27%/mm3 and DND of vagal nuclei was 42±9/mm3. Conclusion: Sympathovagal imbalance characterized by relative sympathetic hyperactivity based on vagal insufficiency should be considered as a new causative agent for hypothyroidism.
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- Ozgur Caglar
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Medical Faculty of Ataturk University, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of General Surgery, Medical Faculty of Ataturk University, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Medical Faculty of Ataturk University, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Pathology, Medical Faculty of Ataturk University, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical Faculty of Ataturk University, Erzurum, Turkey
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Aydin ME, Borulu F, Ates I, Kara S, Ahiskalioglu A. A Novel Indication of Pericapsular Nerve Group (PENG) Block: Surgical Anesthesia for Vein Ligation and Stripping. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2020; 34:843-845. [DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2019.08.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2019] [Revised: 08/01/2019] [Accepted: 08/05/2019] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Salcan S, Topal I, Ates I. The Frequency and Effective Factors of Exclusive Breastfeeding for the First Six Months in Babies Born in Erzincan Province in 2016. Eurasian J Med 2018; 51:145-149. [PMID: 31258354 DOI: 10.5152/eurasianjmed.2018.18310] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2018] [Accepted: 08/09/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Objective The World Health Organization emphasizes that it is essential that infants be fed only breast milk for the first six months. This study is designed to investigate the frequency of exclusive breastfeeding and the related factors during the first six months in infants born in 2016 in Erzincan province. Materials and Methods Our study is a cross-sectional study, and the study population consisted of 2166 babies born in 2016, and registered with the family physicians. The sample size was calculated as 635 with a 95% confidence interval and 3% error margin, assuming that the frequency of exclusive breastfeeding in first six months is 30%. The family physicians were randomly selected. Mothers included in the study were determined by random sampling method. The data were collected by interviewing the mothers individually, and then analyzed in the SPSS (IBM, SPSS Corp.; Armonk, NY, USA) 21.0 package program. Results In this study, the rate of infants who received only breast milk for the first six months was calculated as 45.7%. The average period of exclusive breastfeeding was 4.4±2.03 months. It was observed that the children of mothers with prenatal and postnatal education received only breast milk for longer time. Also, mothers who do not work, those who do not use tobacco after birth, and those without depression also fed their children with only breast milk for longer time. In pacifiers or bottle users, infants receiving other nutrients after birth had a lower rate of exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months. Conclusion In our study, it has been observed that to increase the rate of exclusive breastfeeding, it is necessary to increase the education before and after the birth; to not use any other nutrients, pacifier, or bottle after delivery; and to spend adequate time with the baby.
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- Sara Salcan
- Department of Public Health, Erzincan University School of Medicine, Erzincan, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Diseases, Erzincan University School of Medicine, Erzincan, Turkey
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- Clinic of Anesthesia and Reanimation, Palandöken Public Hospital, Erzurum, Turkey
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Ondas O, Ates O, Keles S, Yildirim K, Baykal O, Karamese SA, Karamese M, Uslu H, Yildirim M, Naldan ME, Ates I. Intravitreal Infliximab Injection to Treat Experimental Endophthalmitis. Eurasian J Med 2017; 49:167-171. [PMID: 29123438 DOI: 10.5152/eurasianjmed.2017.17126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2017] [Accepted: 04/26/2017] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Objective The purpose of this study was to compare the use of an intravitreal injection of infliximab and of dexamethasone combined with vancomycin to treat experimental endophthalmitis induced by Staphylococcus epidermidis. Materials and Methods The study was conducted between March 25 and April 13, 2012. Twenty-five six-month-old healthy rabbits were used, each weighing 2.5-3 kg. The rabbits were randomized into five groups with five animals per group. Endophthalmitis was induced by 0.1 mL (103 colony-forming units) S. epidermidis in all groups. In group 1, injection was not implemented after the occurrence of endophthalmitis. In groups 2, 3, and 4, the following intravitreal injections were given 24 h after the occurrence of endophthalmitis: group 2, 0.1 mg/0.1 mL vancomycin; group 3, 1 mg/0.1 mL vancomycin and 1 mg/0.1 mL dexamethasone; and group 4, 1 mg/0.1 mL vancomycin and 2 mg/0.1 mL infliximab. Group 5 was the control/uninfected group. The rabbits were clinically assessed each day for seven days. On day 9, a histopathologic evaluation was performed after enucleation. Results After a clinical evaluation, no statistically significant difference was found between the vancomycin+infliximab and vancomycin+dexamethasone groups (p>0.05). The difference was significant when both groups were compared with the vancomycin group (p<0.001). After the histopathologic evaluation, no statistically significant difference was found among the three groups (p>0.05). Conclusion An intravitreal injection of infliximab and of dexamethasone combined with vancomycin have similar clinical and histopathologic effects. To supplement the antibiotic treatment of endophthalmitis, infliximab in a safe dose range can be used as an alternative to dexamethasone to suppress inflammation and prevent ocular damage.
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- Osman Ondas
- Department of Ophthalmology, Atatürk University School of Medicine, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Atatürk University School of Medicine, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Atatürk University School of Medicine, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Iğdır State Hospital, Iğdır, Turkey
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Atatürk University School of Medicine, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, Kafkas University School of Medicine, Kars, Turkey
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- Department of Microbiology, Kafkas University School of Medicine, Kars, Turkey
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- Department of Microbiology, Atatürk Unversity School of Medicine, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Anesthesia and Resuscitation, Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Anesthesia and Resuscitation, Palandöken State Hospital, Erzurum, Turkey
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Ates I, Arikan MF, Erdogan K, Kaplan M, Yuksel M, Topcuoglu C, Yilmaz N, Guler S. Factors associated with increased irisin levels in the type 1 diabetes mellitus. Endocr Regul 2017; 51:1-7. [PMID: 28222023 DOI: 10.1515/enr-2017-0001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The aim of the present study was to determine the irisin levels in patients with the type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) and to examine the relation of irisin levels with the inflammation and autoimmunity. METHODS This study included 35 cases diagnosed with T1DM and 36 healthy volunteers. Antiglutamic acid decarboxylase (anti-GAD), islet cell antibody (ICA), and insulin autoantibody levels were measured in patients at the time when they were included into the study and recorded from the patient files. Serum irisin levels were measured by ELISA kit. RESULTS The median irisin levels were determined higher in T1DM group compared to the control one (6.8 ng/ml vs. 4.8 ng/ml, p=0.022; respectively). Median irisin levels were higher in anti-GAD (p=0.022) and ICA (p=0.044) positive groups compared to negative groups. In T1DM group, irisin levels displayed positive correlation with glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) (r=0.377, p<0.001) and anti-GAD (r=0.392, p=0.020) and negative correlation with creatinine (r=-0390, p=0.021). In multivariate regression model, HbA1c (B±SE: 2.76±17683, p<0.001), and anti-GAD (B±SE: 2.311±0.610, p=0.001) were determined as independent predictors for predicting the irisin levels. CONCLUSION In patients with T1DM, which chronic inflammation and autoimmunity take part in their etiopathogenesis, anti-GAD levels were an independent risk factor for the irisin. Th is may suggest that factors such as inflammation and autoimmunity can be effective in the synthesis of irisin.
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Ates H, Ates I, Kundi H, Yilmaz FM. Choice of marker for assessment of RV dysfunction in acute pulmonary embolism. Herz 2016; 42:758-765. [DOI: 10.1007/s00059-016-4513-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2016] [Revised: 10/04/2016] [Accepted: 11/13/2016] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Ates I, Yazici O, Yazilitas D, Ozdemir N, Zengin N. Accessory spleen hypertrophy mimicking colon cancer metastasis. Exp Oncol 2016; 38:202-203. [PMID: 27685531] [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: 06/06/2023]
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Accessory spleen is a congenital form of an ectopic splenic tissue. In this report, we present a case of a patient who was followed with the diagnosis of rectal and sigmoid colon cancer and an accessory spleen hypertrophy, which was thought to be colon cancer metastasis in the left hypochondriac region. After colectomy and splenectomy, accessory spleen that mimics cancer metastasis was diffrentially diagnosed using scintigraphy.
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- I Ates
- Department of Oncology, Ankara Numune Education and Research Hospital, Ankara 06100, Turkey
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- Department of Oncology, Ankara Numune Education and Research Hospital, Ankara 06100, Turkey
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- Department of Oncology, Ankara Numune Education and Research Hospital, Ankara 06100, Turkey
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- Department of Oncology, Ankara Numune Education and Research Hospital, Ankara 06100, Turkey
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- Department of Oncology, Ankara Numune Education and Research Hospital, Ankara 06100, Turkey
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OBJECTIVE While non-symptomatic pericardial effusion is seen in primary hypothyroidism, massive pericardial effusion is a very rare finding. In the literature, newly diagnosed primary hypothyroidism cases presenting with massive pericardial effusion or acute renal failure are present, but we did not encounter any case first presenting with combination of two signs. In this case report, primary hypothyroidism case that presenting with massive pericardial effusion and acute renal failure will be discussed. Subject and Results. Forty-eight years old male patient was hospitalized with shortness of breath, chest pain, swelling of the eyelids and bilateral limbs complaints. On chest radiograph heart shadow was deleted, pleural effusion was present until the middle zone of the left lung. Biochemical parameters (urea, creatinine, alanine aminotransferase aspartate aminotransferase, lactate dehydrogenase, sodium, potassium, creatine kinase, Troponin I, CK-MB, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, c-reactive protein) and thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH, 52.6 μg/ml), free triiodothyronine (T3, 0.61pg/ml), free thyroxine (T4, 0.12 ng/dl), anti thyroperoxydase (343 IU/ml), anti thyroglobulin (1604 IU/ml), were analyzed. The patient underwent pericardiocentesis. Levothyroxine treatment started with a dose of 0.05 mg per day and increased gradually until the optimum dose provided. At the end of the third month, the values of TSH, free T4, and free T3 were measured (2.3 μg/ml, 1.1 ng/dl, 2.54 pg/ml, respectively). The patient recovered completely and pericardial effusion was not detected in echocardiography. CONCLUSION Massive PE and acute renal failure due to primary hypothyroidism is a rare clinical condition. Primary hypothyroidism should be kept in mind in patients with symptoms like shortness of breath, chest pain, and generalized edema; moreover, when acute renal failure and PE were detected. It should be considered that patient's biochemical parameters can improve starting from the two weeks after levothyroxine treatment started with pericardiocentesis in severe symptomatic patients.
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Lung adenocarcinoma often makes metastasis to the brain, liver, kidneys, bone, bone marrow and adrenal glands. It can also make metastasis to other parts of the body rarely for example eye, nose, parotid gland and paranasal sinus. We did not encounter with combined ocular bulbus and the maxillary sinus metastases of lung cancer in the accessible literature. In this case report, a patient who was combined ocular bulbus and the maxillary sinus metastases of lung adenocarcinoma will be discussed.
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- I Ates
- Ankara Numune Education and Research Hospital, Department of Oncology, Ankara 06100, Turkey
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- Ankara Numune Education and Research Hospital, Department of Oncology, Ankara 06100, Turkey
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- Ankara Numune Education and Research Hospital, Department of Chest Disease, Ankara 06100, Turkey
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- Ankara Numune Education and Research Hospital, Department of Oncology, Ankara 06100, Turkey
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- Ankara Numune Education and Research Hospital, Department of Oncology, Ankara 06100, Turkey
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Bayrakci N, Ozkayar N, Akyel F, Ates I, Akyel S, Dede F. The platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio as an inflammation marker in non-dipper hypertensive patients. Hippokratia 2015; 19:114-118. [PMID: 27418758 PMCID: PMC4938100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Non-dipper hypertensive patients have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) than dipper hypertensive patients. Inflammation plays an important role in the pathogenesis and progression of CVD. This study aimed to determine the relationship between the platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR), and dipper and non-dipper hypertension. MATERIALS AND METHODS This prospective study included 199 consecutive patients that were diagnosed with primary hypertension. According to ambulatory blood pressure monitoring measurements, non-dipper and dipper group were determined. PLR was determined based on the platelet count and lymphocyte count in the complete blood count. RESULTS The non-dipper group included 103 patients (74 females and 29 males; mean age: 52.37 ± 10.7 years) and the dipper group included 96 patients (65 females and 31 males; mean age: 48.40 ± 11.1 years). Mean systolic blood pressure was significantly higher in the non-dipper group than in the dipper group (124 ± 15.1 mmHg versus 120 ± 11.2 mmHg, p =0.032) and the median PLR was significantly higher in the non-dipper group than in the dipper group [132.15 (range: 69.64-400) versus 117.0 (range: 53.52-192.26), p = 0.001], whereas the mean white blood cell count (6.86 ± 1.43 × 10³/ μL versus 7.24 ± 1.26 × 10³/μL, p =0.046) and median lymphocyte count [2.09 (range: 0.95-3.92) × 10³/μL versus 2.24 (range: 0.97-3.98) × 10³/μL, p =0.001) were significantly lower in the non-dipper group. CONCLUSION Median PLR was significantly higher in the non-dipper hypertensive patients than in the dipper hypertensive patients. We think this finding further supports the role of an increase in inflammatory response in non-dipper hypertension. Hippokratia 2015; 19 (2):114-118.
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- N Bayrakci
- Department of Nephrology, Ankara Numune Education and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Nephrology, Ankara Numune Education and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Ankara Numune Education and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Ankara Numune Education and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Cardiology, Ankara Numune Education and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Nephrology, Ankara Numune Education and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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Ates I, Dogan N, Aksoy M, Halıcı Z, Gündogdu C, Keles MS. The protective effects of IgM-enriched immunoglobulin and erythropoietin on the lung and small intestine tissues of rats with induced sepsis: biochemical and histopathological evaluation. Pharm Biol 2015; 53:78-84. [PMID: 25243880 DOI: 10.3109/13880209.2014.910535] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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CONTEXT Sepsis continues to be a significant problem for critical care patients. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the protective effects of IgM-enriched immunoglobulin and erythropoietin on pulmonary and small intestine tissues in a rat model of intra-abdominal sepsis induced via the cecal ligation and puncture (CLP) method. MATERIALS AND METHODS Male Sprague-Dawley rats were used. Control group (n = 6): surgical procedure was not performed. Laparotomy was only performed in the sham group (n = 6) and CLP was only performed in the sepsis (CLP) group (n = 30). After erythropoietin (2000 U/kg, intraperitoneal) was given in the sepsis + erythropoietin (CLP + EPO) group (n = 30), IgM-enriched immunoglobulin (600 mg/kg, intraperitoneal) was given in the sepsis + pentaglobin (CLP + PEN) group (n = 30), CLP was created. Intracardiac blood samples were collected for biochemical analysis; lung and small intestine tissue samples were removed for histopathological evaluation. RESULTS Plasma TNF-α levels (pg/ml) were similar among CLP, CLP + EPO, and CLP + PEN groups (204.0 ± 52.4, 198.5 ± 17.3, and 214.6 ± 93.6, respectively). The CLP group had higher plasma IL-1β levels (pg/ml) compared with CLP + EPO and CLP + PEN groups (325.1 ± 134.1, 164.3 ± 25.6, and 186.3 ± 26.0, respectively) (p < 0.05). Rats in CLP + EPO and CLP + PEN groups had abolished histopathologic appearance of lung and small intestine tissues compared with rats in the CLP group. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION Our findings support the use of EPO and IgM-enriched immunoglobulin in the prevention of lung and small intestine injuries associated with sepsis.
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- Irem Ates
- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Palandöken State Hospital , Erzurum , Turkey
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Ates I, Yucesoy B, Yilmazer-Musa M, Karakaya A. 138 Comparison of some immune responses of two groups of workers exposed to various levels of PAHs. Toxicol Lett 2003. [DOI: 10.1016/s0378-4274(03)90137-8] [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: 10/26/2022]
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