Browsing by Author "Burak Özkan"

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A Case of Falling Into an Acid Tank From Height After High-Voltage Electrocution
(Başkent Üniversitesi, 2024-12) Burak Özkan; Abdullah Kızmaz; Uğur Bak; Khalid Zeynalov; Süleyman Savran; Abbas Albayati; Çağrİ A. Uysal; Mehmet Haberal
In this case report, we present the management of a dramatic and rare combination of injuries: high-voltage electrical injury, chemical burn, and open tibial and calcaneal fractures resulting from a fall from height. The patient underwent early fasciotomies. After treatments administered by a multidisciplinary team consisting of plastic surgeons, general surgeons, orthopedic specialists, anesthesiologists, and physiotherapists, the patient was discharged without extremity loss after a 135-day hospital stay. This case report discusses the importance of early fasciotomy and debridement in management of extensive burns and fall-related injuries, the potential for extended hospitalization for reconstruction, and the necessity of a multidisciplinary approach.
Pedicled Anterolateral Thigh Flap Reconstruction for Defects Between Umbilicus and Knee
(Başkent Üniversitesi, 2024-06) Burak Özkan; Abdullah Kızmaz; Khalid Zeynalov; Süleyman Savran; Abbas Albayati; Çağrı A. Uysal; Mehmet Haberal
ABSTRACT OBJECTIVES: This study evaluated the efficacy and outcomes of pedicled anterolateral thigh flap reconstruction in addressing soft tissue defects between the umbilicus and the knee. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We evaluated 12 patients (8 males, 4 females; mean age of 56 years; range, 15-74 years) who underwent pedicled anterolateral thigh flap reconstruction between 2019 and 2022. Defect locations included the inguinal region, trochanteric region, medial thigh, posterior thigh, lateral knee, and umbilical region. RESULTS: The average operative time was 2.7 hours (range, 2-4 hours). All donor sites were closed primarily, with no major complications. Mean hospital stay was 7 days (range, 4-18 days). CONCLUSIONS: The pedicled anterolateral thigh flap is a versatile and reliable solution for defects in the lower abdomen and lower extremities, offering excellent outcomes with minimal donor site morbidity.
Preservation of the Extremity Length With Free Microvascular Tissue Transfers
(Başkent Üniversitesi, 2023-03) Burak Özkan; Orkhan Shahbazov; A. Çağrı Uysal; Cem Aydoğan; Mehmet Haberal
ABSTRACT OBJECTIVES: Patients who had unhealed amputations stumps have generally poor vascular condition due to vasculopathies or crush injuries. Tendons and bones are superficial and covered with a thin skin and amputation stump should be revised of changed to a more proximal level MATERIALS AND METHODS: 10 patients were reviewed retrospectively between 2020-2023. Patients were evaluated according to demographics, etiology of the amputations, location of the defects, flap type, recipient vessels, anastomosis fashion, early and late complication rates and hospitalization length . RESULTS: The mean age of the patients was 58 years. Nine of 10 extremity length were successfully preserved with free flap transfers. One patient was referred to orthopedic department for higher amputation level. CONCLUSIONS: Free microvascular tissue transfers are important reconstructive options for extremity salvage.