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Comparison of Sedoanalgesia Versus Ultrasound-Guided Supraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block for the Prevention of the Pain During Endovascular Treatment of Dysfunctional Hemodialysis Fistulas
(2019) Gedikoglu, Murat; Andic, Cagatay; Guzelmansur, Ismail; Eker, Hatice Evren; Bolgen, Cagatay; 31342099
Purpose Although intravenous sedation and analgesia have been widely used as a first choice to relieve pain during treatment of dysfunctional hemodialysis fistulas by interventional radiology, the sedoanalgesic drugs have a considerable risk of respiratory depression, especially in hemodialysis patients. In this study, we compared the utility and efficiency of ultrasound-guided supraclavicular brachial plexus block versus sedoanalgesia for the prevention of pain during endovascular treatment of dysfunctional hemodialysis fistulas Materials and Methods Patients were randomized into two groups: ultrasound-guided supraclavicular brachial plexus block (n = 34) or sedoanalgesia group (n = 34). A visual analogue scale from no pain (= 0) to worst pain possible (= 10) was used to assess the pain intensity. Patient and operator satisfaction were graded from 0 to 2: 0, not satisfied at all; 1, partially satisfied; 2, satisfied (very well or complete satisfaction). Both groups were compared in terms of pain scores, patient and operator satisfaction as well as complications. Results The median pain score was significantly lower in the block group compared to the sedoanalgesia group, 0 (0-4) versus 6 (2-10), p = 0.0001. Patient satisfaction and operator satisfaction were significantly higher in the block group than in the sedoanalgesia group (p = 0.0001). Severe oxygen desaturation occurred in five (14.7%) patients following the administration of sedoanalgesia. No side effects or complications related to block procedure occurred in any patient. Conclusion Ultrasound-guided supraclavicular brachial plexus block has advantages over the sedoanalgesia during endovascular treatment of dysfunctional hemodialysis fistulas. It can provide safe and efficient analgesia with excellent procedural satisfaction in adult hemodialysis patients.
Efficacy of Endovascular Treatment and Feasibility of Stent-Assisted Coiling in the Presence of Severe and Symptomatic Vasospasm
(2017) Andic, Cagatay; Kardes, Ozgur; Durdag, Emre; Gedikoglu, Murat; Akin, Sule; 0000-0001-8581-8685; 0000-0003-2854-941X; 0000-0001-6939-5491; 0000-0001-6423-1076; 27811177; AAM-3180-2021; P-5895-2018; AAK-1734-2021; AAJ-2094-2021
Background and purpose In patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage, deciding the optimal treatment strategy is challenging in the presence of severe and symptomatic vasospasm and the existing literature is limited. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of endovascular treatment of intracranial aneurysms and the feasibility of stent-assisted coiling during severe and symptomatic vasospasm. Materials and methods Fifteen consecutive patients with 18 aneurysms who underwent endovascular treatment during severe and symptomatic vasospasm were included in the study. Patient and aneurysm characteristics, treatment technique, and clinical and angiographic outcomes were retrospectively evaluated. Results Aneurysms were treated by the following techniques: single catheter coiling in 9, stent-assisted coiling in 8 (3 aneurysms with Y-configuration double stents), and balloon-assisted coiling in 1. All patients showed angiographic improvement of vasospasm after treatment including a noticeable dilation of the spastic parent arteries following deployment of the stents. According to the immediate post-treatment angiography results, 14 aneurysms (77.8%) had class I occlusion and 4 (22.2%) had class II occlusion. Three patients died during the course of subarachnoid hemorrhage. Mortality was related to the poor grade (Hunt and Hess grade V) and cardiovascular complications in two and refractory vasospasm one patient. The remaining patients had favorable clinical outcomes at follow-up (modified Rankin Scale 0-2). Conclusions Endovascular treatment of intracranial aneurysms during severe and symptomatic vasospasm is safe and effective. Stent-assisted coiling in the presence of severe vasospasm is also feasible in wide-necked aneurysms with the additional benefits of mechanical vasodilation.
Endovascular Diagnosis and Successful Treatment of Massive Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage in Children
(2018) Temiz, Abdulkerim; Gedikoglu, Murat; Ezer, Semire Serin; Oguzkurt, Pelin; Hicsonmez, Akgun; 29666037
Endovascular Management of Vascular Complications Related to Percutaneous Renal Procedures
(2016) Bolgen, Cagatay; Mazican, Mustafa; Gedikoglu, Murat; Andic, Cagatay
Endovascular treatment of iliofemoral deep vein thrombosis in pregnancy using US-guided percutaneous aspiration thrombectomy
(2017) Gedikoglu, Murat; Oguzkurt, Levent; 27801353
PURPOSE We aimed to describe ultrasonography (US)-guided percutaneous aspiration thrombectomy in pregnant women with iliofemoral deep vein thrombosis. METHODS This study included nine pregnant women with acute and subacute iliofemoral deep vein thrombosis, who were severe symptomatic cases with massive swelling and pain of the leg. Patients were excluded from the study if they had only femoropopliteal deep vein thrombosis or mild symptoms of deep vein thrombosis. US-guided percutaneous aspiration thrombectomy was applied to achieve thrombus removal and uninterrupted venous flow. The treatment was considered successful if there was adequate venous patency and symptomatic relief. RESULTS Complete or significant thrombus removal and uninterrupted venous flow from the puncture site up to the iliac veins were achieved in all patients at first intervention. Complete relief of leg pain was achieved immediately in seven patients (77.8%). Two patients (22.2%) had a recurrence of thrombosis in the first week postintervention. One of them underwent a second intervention, where percutaneous aspiration thrombectomy was performed again with successful removal of thrombus and establishment of in line flow. Two patients were lost to follow-up after birth. None of the remaining seven patients had rethrombosis throughout the postpartum period. Symptomatic relief was detected clinically in these patients. CONCLUSION Endovascular treatment with US-guided percutaneous aspiration thrombectomy can be considered as a safe and effective way to remove thrombus from the deep veins in pregnant women with acute and subacute iliofemoral deep vein thrombosis.
Endovenous Laser Ablation and Sclerotherapy for Incompetent Vein of Giacomini
(2014) Guzelmansur, Ismail; Oguzkurt, Levent; Koca, Nihal; Andic, Cagatay; Gedikoglu, Murat; Ozkan, Ugur; https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8581-8685; 23846579; AAM-1671-2021
Purpose: To retrospectively evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of endovenous laser ablation or ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy for Giacomini vein insufficiency. This is the largest cohort of patients treated for Giacomini vein insufficiency with endovenous laser ablation or ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy. Material and methods: Over a three-year period, 23 females and nine males (age range, 19-67 years) treated for Giacomini vein insufficiency with or without saphenous vein insufficiency were retrospectively reviewed. Diagnosis of venous insufficiency was made by color Doppler ultrasonography. Symptomatic insufficiency of the Giacomini vein or the saphenous veins was treated with endovenous laser ablation. Ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy was used for tortuous incompetent Giacomini veins. The venous disease was categorized according to the clinical, etiological, anatomical, and pathological classification, and clinical severity was graded with the venous clinical severity score. Follow-up included clinical examination and color Doppler ultrasonography. Results: Thirty-nine limbs in 32 patients were treated (25 endovenous laser ablation and seven ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy). All procedures were technically successful. One patient in the ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy group had a recurrence with successful repeated treatment. Recurrence was not seen in the endovenous laser ablation group. No complications were observed. All patients had resolution and improvement in 100% of their symptoms at 12 months of follow-up. Conclusion: Giacomini vein insufficiency is mostly seen with insufficiency of the great saphenous vein and can be effectively treated with endovenous laser ablation or ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy.
Management of Traumatic Bile Duct Injuries in Children
(2018) Temiz, Abdulkerim; Ezer, Semire Serin; Gedikoglu, Murat; Serin, Ender; Ince, Emine; Gezer, Hasan Ozkan; Canan, Mehmet Oguz; Hicsonmez, Akgun; https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8789-6003; https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9597-3264; https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0138-6107; https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4635-2613; https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0614-4497; 29948144; A-4719-2018; AAJ-9529-2021; AAM-7281-2021; J-3197-2013; AAI-9386-2021
Pediatric experience with biliary tract injuries (BTI) is limited and mostly consists of case presentations. The purpose of this study is to evaluate clinical and radiological findings of possible BTI, treatment strategies, and results. The records of nine patients with the diagnosis of BTI between July 2009 and November 2017 were reviewed retrospectively. There were seven boys and two girls (mean 8.05 +/- 4.39 years). The mechanisms were motor vehicle occupant, fall, crush and gunshot wound. Hepatic laceration routes that extended into the porta hepatis and contracted the gall bladder were demonstrated on computerized tomography (CT). Bile duct injury was diagnosed with bile leakage from the thoracic tube (n = 2), from the abdominal drain (n = 2) and by paracentesis (n = 5). Extrahepatic (n = 8) and intrahepatic (n = 1) bile duct injuries were diagnosed by cholangiography. Endoscopic retrograde cholangiography, sphincterotomy, and stent placement were successfully completed in five patients. Peritoneal drainage stopped after 3-17 days of procedure in four patients. The fifth patient was operated with the diagnosis of cystic duct avulsion. Cholecystectomies, primary repair of laceration, cystic duct ligation, and Roux-en-Y hepatoportoenterostomy were performed in the remaining four patients. All patients presented with clinically normal findings, normal liver functions, and normal ultrasonographic findings in the follow-up period. The presentation of the parenchymal injury extending to the porta hepatis with contracted gall bladder on CT and diffuse homogenous abdominal fluid should be considered as signs of BTI. We suggest a multi-disciplinary approach for the diagnosis and treatment of BTIs. Surgery may be indicated according to the patient's clinical condition, radiological findings and failure of non-operative treatment.
A Patient with Churg-Strauss Syndrome Complicated with Pulmonary Hemoptysis
(2016) Bali, Cagla; Ozmete, Ozlem; Ergenoglu, Pinar; Gedikoglu, Murat; Aribogan, Anis; https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2615-1918; https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5845-699X; https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6366-941X; https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9884-3190; https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4419-5693; 27041254; AAI-8790-2021; AAI-7779-2021; GON-8465-2022; S-8336-2019
A Rare Case of Iodide Mumps after Percutaneous Interventional Liver Transarterial Chemoembolization
(2018) Arslan, Muhammet; Gulek, Bozkurt; Gedikoglu, Murat
Iodide-induced sialadenitis (iodide mumps) is a rare complication of iodide-containing contrast media administration. The phenomenon is, in fact, a form of aseptic sialadenitis and is characterized by acute swelling of the salivary glands. The cause of this condition is not yet entirely clear, but reports have been published in favor of iodine concentration in the salivary glands. In this article, we present the first ever case of iodide-induced sialadenitis reported in our country, which arose following a percutaneous transarterial liver chemoembolization procedure.
Rupture of an Aneurysm of a Small Branch of the Superior Mesenteric Artery: A Case Report
(2016) Arer, Ilker Murat; Gedikoglu, Murat; Yabanoglu, Hakan; Noyan, Mustafa Turgut; 0000-0002-1161-3369; 0000-0003-0268-8999; AAJ-7865-2021; AAK-2011-2021
Background: Superior mesenteric artery aneurysm (SMAA) is an uncommon vascular disorder. Complications such as rupture have been reported. Once complication has been encountered both surgical and endovascular treatment techniques can be considered. Case Report: We present a case of 68-year old male patient with SMAA rupture treated by endovascular modality. Conclusions: Endovascular therapy is an effective and less invasive option for rupture of superior mesenteric artery aneurysm.
Ultrasound-guided popliteal sciatic nerve block: an effective alternative technique to control ischaemic severe rest pain during endovascular treatment of critical limb ischaemia
(2019) Gedikoglu, Murat; Eker, Hatice E.; 32082452
Purpose: There are challenges with pain management related to a severely ischaemic limb. Although opioid-based treatment has been the cornerstone of pain relief, the use of these drugs should be limited because of their side effects in such vulnerable patients. We evaluated the utility and efficiency of sciatic nerve block as an alternative method to relieve severe rest pain during endovascular treatment of critical limb ischaemia. Material and methods: We retrospectively investigated 10 patients who received ultrasound-guided popliteal sciatic nerve block for the relief of severe rest pain during endovascular treatment of critical limb ischaemia. The degree of pain relief was evaluated by using subjective criteria, from no relief of pain (=1) to complete relief of pain (=4). Details of endovascular treatment, time to perform the block, amount of local anaesthetics, duration of the block, need for supplemental analgesia, patient and operator satisfaction, and complications were recorded. Results: All blocks were technically successful, and all of the patients had complete resolution of the pain within five minutes. The degree of pain relief was 3 in two patients and 4 in eight patients. All patients were satisfied with the block anaesthesia, and no patient required additional analgesia during this period. Operator satisfaction was very good in all cases. Complications secondary to block did not occur in any patient. Conclusions: Ultrasound-guided popliteal sciatic nerve block provides effective pain control, which results in excellent patient and operator satisfaction during endovascular treatment of critical limb ischaemia with severe rest pain.
Ultrasound-Guided Supraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block for Analgesia during Endovascular Treatment of Dysfunctional Hemodialysis Fistulas
(2014) Gedikoglu, Murat; Andic, Cagatay; Guzelmansur, Ismail; Oguzkurt, Levent; Eker, Hatice Evren; https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9884-3190; https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8581-8685; https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7901-0185; 24985719; AAM-3180-2021; AAI-8769-2021
Purpose: To evaluate prospectively the efficacy and safety of ultrasound (US)-guided supraclavicular brachial plexus block (BPB) for analgesia during endovascular treatment of dysfunctional hemodialysis fistulas. Materials and Methods: US-guided supraclavicular BPB was performed before endovascular treatment of dysfunctional hemodialysis fistulas in 40 consecutive patients. After BPB, standard interventional procedures were performed for treatment of dysfunctional hemodialysis fistulas. A visual analog scale (0-10) was used to assess pain related to performance of BPB immediately after the endovascular procedure. Patient satisfaction and operator satisfaction during the procedure were also assessed after the procedure. Results: Satisfactory regional anesthesia and analgesia were achieved in all patients without a need for supplemental intravenous analgesia. The mean onset time for complete block was 5.4 minutes +/- 2.6. Pain scores were 0 (no pain) in 26 patients and 1-3 (mild, annoying pain) in 14 patients. The patient's satisfaction with pain control was recorded as satisfied (very well) in all cases. The operator's satisfaction with this anesthetic technique was also recorded as satisfied (very well) in all cases. Complications related to the block procedure did not occur in any patient. Conclusions: US-guided supraclavicular BPB can be used safely to provide analgesia during endovascular treatment of dysfunctional hemodialysis fistulas in adult patients.