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Anaesthesia Management for Edward's Syndrome (Trisomy 18)
(2016) Bali, Cagla; Ozmete, Ozlem; Ergeneoglu, Pinar; Akin, Sule; Aribogan, Anis; 27366581; AAI-8790-2021; AAI-7779-2021; J-5282-2013; AAJ-2094-2021; S-8336-2019
Anesthesia Management and Sugammadex Experience in A Neonate For Galen Vein Aneurysm
(2016) Ozmete, Ozlem; Bali, Cagla; Ergenoglu, Pinar; Andic, Cagatay; Aribogan, Anis; https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5845-699X; https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2615-1918; https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6366-941X; https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8581-8685; https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4419-5693; 27185673; AAI-7779-2021; AAI-8790-2021; GON-8465-2022; AAM-3180-2021; S-8336-2019
Anesthesia management for laparoscopic bariatric surgery: retrospective analysis of 62 patients
(2017) Ozmete, Ozlem; Bali, Cagla; Ergenoglu, Pinar; Akin, Sule; Aribogan, Anis; AAJ-2094-2021; AAI-7779-2021; AAI-8790-2021; J-5282-2013; S-8336-2019
Purpose: The aim of this study was to present our experience in patients who underwent laparoscopic bariatric surgery and to discuss the current literature on the perioperative management Material and Methods: Sixty two patients with ASA risk classification II-III were evaluated retrospectively who underwent obesity surgery in our hospital. Demographic characteristics of the patients, surgical time, complications that seen in the perioperative period and the length of hospital stay were recorded Results: The age of the patients ranged from 19 to 59 years and 75.9% of them were female. Mean operation time was 167 minutes and the length of hospital stay was 5 days. Complications seen during intraoperative period were tachycardia, hypertension and arrhythmia. In the following days, 6 (9.7%) patients were re-operated and there was no mortality Conclusion: The prevention of complications that may occur in laparoscopic obesity surgery is required with a equipped team and teamwork, a good preoperative preparation, thromboembolism prophylaxis, tight hemodynamics and blood gas monitoring for safe anesthesia
Anesthesia Management of A Patient with Jervell and Lange-Nielsen Syndrome
(2015) Bali, Cagla; Ozmete, Ozlem; Ergenoglu, Pinar; Akin, Sule; 0000-0002-6366-941X; 0000-0001-6423-1076; 0000-0001-5845-699X; 0000-0003-2615-1918; 26153335; AAJ-2094-2021; AAI-8790-2021; GON-8465-2022; S-8336-2019; J-5282-2013; AAI-7779-2021
Anesthesia practices in intracranial mass surgery: a retrospective study
(2017) Ozmete, Ozlem; Aribogan, Anis; AAI-7779-2021; S-8336-2019
Purpose: The aim of this retrospective study was to present our evaluate anesthesia experience in patients who underwent intracranial tumor surgery and to discuss the current literature on the perioperative management Material and Methods: ASA risk classification I-III 112 patients between the ages of 3-78 were evaluated retrospectively who underwent intracranial mass surgery between the years 2015-2016. Anesthesia registration forms, patient files and hospital computer system was used. for data. The demographic characteristics of patients, anesthetic management, and postoperative data were recorded Results: The age of patients ranged from 3-78 years and 57.1% of them were men. Masses were localized in supratentorial area in 87.5% ( 98) of cases. Mean operation time was 184 minutes, mean length of intensive care unit was 3 days and length of hospital stay was 7 days. Common vomplications seen during intraoperative period were tachycardia ( 5.4%), bradycardia (3.6%), hypertension (3.6%) and hypotension (1.8%). In the following days, 13 (11.6%) patient received repeated operation. There was not mortality Conclusion: Several anesthetic techniques may be used successfully to provide anesthesia for resection of intracranial mass surgery. To reduced morbidity and mortality, the possible complications must be recognized and treated early with invasive monitoring, strict hemodynamics and blood gas monitoring
Application of spinal anesthesia in a pediatric patient with Duchenne's muscular dystrophy
(2016) Ozmete, Ozlem; Sener, Mesut; Caliskan, Esra; Aribogan, Anis; 27225742
Duchenne's muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a neuromuscular disease with a progressive course. It is the most common and most severe muscular dystrophic disorder for which the application of anesthesia is critical, due to muscle weakness, and cardiac and pulmonary involvement. Successful application of spinal anesthesia in a 2-year-old boy with DMD undergoing bilateral inguinal hernia repair is described in the present report. It is proposed that spinal anesthesia is an effective alternative to general anesthesia in certain pediatric patients, including those with DMD, for whom general anesthesia poses increased risk.
Comparison of the postoperative analgesic effects of naproxen sodium and naproxen sodium-codeine phosphate for arthroscopic meniscus surgery
(2016) Balli, Cagla; Ergenoglu, Pinar; Ozmete, Ozlem; Akin, Sule; Ozyilkan, Nesrin Bozdogan; Cok, Oya Yalcin; Aribogan, Anis; 26832827
Background and objectives: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are frequently used to control arthroscopic pain. Addition of oral effective opioid "codeine" to NSAIDs may be more effective and decrease parenteral opioid consumption in the postoperative period. The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy and side effects of naproxen sodium and a new preparation naproxen sodium-codeine phosphate when administered preemptively for arthroscopic meniscectomy. Methods: Sixty-one patients were randomized into two groups to receive either oral naproxen sodium (Group N) or naproxen sodium-codeine phosphate (Group NC) before surgery. The surgery was carried out under general anesthesia. Intravenous meperidine was initiated by patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) for all patients. The primary outcome measure was pain score at the first postoperative hour assessed by the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). Sedation assessed by Ramsey Sedation Scale, first demand time of PCA, postoperative meperidine consumption, side effects and hemodynamic data were also recorded. Results: The groups were demographically comparable. Median VAS scores both at rest and on movement were significantly lower in Group NC compared with Group N. except 18th hour on movement (p < 0.05). The median time to the first demand of PCA was shorter in Group N compared with Group NC (p < 0.001). Meperidine consumption was higher in Group N compared with Group NC (p < 0.001). There was no difference between groups with respect to side effects (p > 0.05). Conclusions: The combination of naproxen sodium-codeine phosphate provided more effective analgesia than naproxen sodium and did not increase side effects. (C) 2014 Sociedade Brasileira de Anestesiologia. Published by Elsevier Editora Ltda. All rights reserved.
Congenital insensitivity to pain: How should anesthesia be managed?
(2017) Ozmete, Ozlem; Sener, Mesut; Bali, Cagla; Caliskan, Esra; Aribogan, Anis; 0000-0003-2615-1918; 0000-0001-6497-0610; 0000-0002-4419-5693; 0000-0001-5845-699X; 29168371; AAI-7779-2021; AAI-8790-2021; S-8336-2019; AAI-7866-2021
Congenital insensitivity to pain syndrome is a rare, sensorial and autonomic neuropathy characterized by unexplained fever, insensitivity to pain and anhidrosis. Patients may require anesthesia even for minor surgical procedures due to mental retardation and trauma arising from self-mutilating behavior. A child diagnosed with congenital insensitivity to pain syndrome was scheduled for gastric endoscopy under sedation due to suspected ingestion of a household cleaning disinfectant. Deep sedation was achieved, and spontaneous respiration was maintained. We did not encounter any complications. There is limited data regarding the safe anesthesia management in these patients because of the rarity of the disease. Therefore, we think that more clinical experience, case reports and studies are needed to establish the appropriate anesthesia management.
The Impact of Multimodal Analgesia Timing on Postoperative Pain in Cesarean Delivery. A Prospective Randomized Study
(2023) Ozmete, Ozlem; Sener, Mesut; Bali, Cagla; Caligan, Esla; Durdag, Gulsen Dorgan; Aribogan, Anis; 38131366
AIM: The issue of preemptive or preventive use of paracetamol still raises questions in terms of multimodal analgesia in cesarean delivery. A combination of paracetamol and opioid is commonly used for pain management after cesarean delivery. This study aims to compare postoperative pain level and analgesic consumption when using paracetamol at two different perioperative times in cesarean section. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Sixty patients recruited for elective cesarean section under general anesthesia were included in this prospective study. Patients were randomly assigned to receive iv 1 g paracetamol 15 minutes before incision (Group PE) or after delivery of newborn (Group PV). Visual analog scale (VAS) values, 24-hour morphine consumption, additional analgesic requirement, side effects, and patient and surgeons' satisfaction were recorded. RESULTS: Demographic data and hemodynamic values of the patients were similar in both groups. There was no differences between groups in terms of VAS scores at rest and during movement, additional analgesic requirement during the postoperative 1st hour, and 24-hour total morphine consumption. There was no difference in side effects, and patient and surgeon satisfaction scores postoperatively. CONCLUSIONS: Preemptive and preventive use of paracetamol provides the same quality of analgesia and opioid sparing effect without increasing the frequency of adverse effects.
Importance of Laparoscopy in Predicting Complete Cytoreduction at Advanced Stage Ovarian Cancer
(2022) Durdag, Gulsen Dogan; Alemdaroglu, Songul; Baran, Safak Yilmaz; Serbetcioglu, Gonca Coban; Ozmete, Ozlem; Ezer, Ali; Celik, Husnu; https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4335-6659
Purpose Laparoscopy has been used in evaluation of ovarian cancer to assess the extent and surgical resectability of the disease, and to avoid futile laparotomy, where primary cytoreduction is not suitable. Aim of this study is to investigate the contribution of laparoscopy in predicting 'no gross residue' in advanced stage ovarian cancer. Methods Data of advanced stage ovarian cancer patients, who underwent diagnostic laparoscopy for prediction of complete cytoreduction due to an alternative model, are analyzed retrospectively. Accordingly, in the absence of obvious mesenteric retraction or extensive tumoral implants on small intestine in laparoscopic assessment, cases were deemed surgically resectable, and the operation was continued with laparotomy to achieve complete cytoreduction. Clinical features of the patients, surgical details, complete and optimal cytoreduction rates, and perioperative complications were evaluated. Results Out of 243 patients with advanced stage ovarian/tubal/peritoneal cancer, laparoscopy was performed at 93 patients, 77 of whom underwent primary cytoreduction subsequently. Complete cytoreduction (no gross residue) and optimal cytoreduction (< 1 cm residual tumor) rates were 75.3 and 100%, respectively. None of the patients had suboptimal surgery. Morbidity and mortality rates were acceptable. Conclusion Laparoscopic evaluation prior to cytoreductive surgery can highly contribute to prediction of complete or optimal cytoreduction in suitable patients. However, experience and skills of the surgeon, as well as technical equipment of the center, may affect surgery; therefore, the model to predict residual tumor should be individualized according to the set up and the surgical team of each center.
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
Postoperative Analgesic Efficacy of Fascia Iliaca Block Versus Periarticular Injection for Total Knee Arthroplasty
(2016) Bali, Cagla; Ozmete, Ozlem; Eker, H. Evren; Hersekli, Murat A.; Aribogan, Anis; 0000-0002-7901-0185; 0000-0003-2615-1918; 0000-0001-5845-699X; 0000-0002-4419-5693; 27871565; AAW-9940-2021; AAI-8769-2021; AAI-8790-2021; AAI-7779-2021; S-8336-2019
Study objective: This study evaluated the postoperative analgesic efficacies of fascia iliaca block and periarticular drug injection techniques after TKA (total knee arthroplasty) surgeries. Design: Prospective, randomized clinical trial. Setting: University Teaching and Research Center. Patients: Seventy-one American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) I-III patients between 48 and 70 years of age who underwent total knee arthroplasty were randomized. Interventions: Tenoxicam (20 mg) was administered intramuscularly to both groups of patients 30 minutes before surgery. Patients were randomized into two groups to receive fascia iliaca block before the induction of anesthesia (Group FI) or periarticular drug injection during the surgery (Group PI). All surgeries were performed under general anesthesia using standard techniques. Postoperative analgesia was provided with patient-controlled intravenous morphine. Measurements: Total morphine consumption was the primary outcome measure and was recorded postoperatively at 1, 2, 6,12 and 24 hours. Pain levels at rest and on movement (knee flexion) were evaluated using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and recorded at the same time points. Patients' demographics, rescue analgesic demands, side effects, hemodynamics, and satisfaction scores were also recorded. Main results: The groups had similar VAS scores both at rest and on movement (P > .05). However, the amount of cumulative morphine and use at each follow-up period was higher in Group PI (P < .0001). The groups did not differ significantly in rescue analgesic use or side effects, such as nausea/vomiting, hemodynamic variables, and patient satisfaction scores (P > .05). Conclusions: Fascia iliaca block may be used as an alternative method to periarticular injection, and it effectively reduces the amount of morphine used to relieve post-TKA pain. (C) 2016 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Preoperative Paracetamol Improves Post-Cesarean Delivery Pain Management: A Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial
(2016) Ozmete, Ozlem; Bali, Cagla; Cok, Oya Yalcin; Ergenoglu, Pinar; Ozyilkan, Nesrin Bozdogan; Akin, Sule; Kalayci, Hakan; Aribogan, Anis; 0000-0003-3004-2626; 0000-0002-4973-8132; 0000-0002-6366-941X; 0000-0001-5845-699X; 0000-0001-6423-1076; 0000-0003-2615-1918; 0000-0002-4419-5693; 27555133; AAI-8790-2021; S-8336-2019; AAI-7998-2021; J-5282-2013; AAI-7779-2021; AAJ-2094-2021; AAI-7880-2021; GON-8465-2022
Study Objective: To evaluate the analgesic effect of preoperative single dose intravenous paracetamol on postoperative pain and analgesic consumption within 24 hours after elective cesarean surgery. Design: Prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Setting: University Teaching Hospital. Patients: American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) I and II 60 patients between 18-40 years of age who were scheduled to undergo elective cesarean section. Interventions: Patients were randomized into two groups to receive either intravenous 1 g paracetamol (100 mL) (Group P) or 0.9% NaCl solution (100 mL) (Group C) 15 minutes before the induction of general anesthesia. After delivery of newborn 0.15 mg kg(-1) morphine was administered to all patients in both groups. Postoperative analgesia was provided with patient-controlled intravenous analgesia with morphine in the postoperative period. Measurements: Pain which is the primary outcome measure was assessed at 15th, 30th minutes and 1st, 2nd, 4th, 6th, 12th, 24th hours by the Visual Analogue Scale. Patients' demographics, hemodynamics, Apgar score, additional analgesic requirement, side effects, patients' satisfaction and postoperative total morphine consumption within 24 hours were recorded. Main Results: Median visual analogue scale for pain in Group P was significantly lower compared to Group C at all time points except for the score at 24th h postoperatively (P <.05). Additional analgesic requirement during postoperative first hour was lower in Group P (P <.05). Total morphine consumption was higher in Group C compared with Group P (P <.05). There was no difference between groups with respect to Apgar scores, side effects, and patient satisfaction (P >.05). Conclusions: Preoperative use of single-dose intravenous 1 g paracetamol was found to be effective in reducing the severity of pain and opioid requirements within 24 hours after cesarean section. (C) 2016 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Protective Effect of Curcumin on Carbapenem-Resistant Escherichia coli-Induced Lung Injury in Rats
(2016) Bali, Cagla; Altintas, Nejat; Ozmete, Ozlem; Gelincik, Ibrahim; Yabanoglu, Hakan; Tekin, Neslihan; Altinsoy, Bulent; Turan, Bunyamin Cuneyt; Aribogan, Anis; https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1161-3369; AAI-8790-2021; AAI-7779-2021; AAJ-7865-2021; S-8336-2019
Curcumin has remarkable anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. The aim of this study was to investigate the protective effects of curcumin on a rat model of carbapenemresistant Escherichia coli-induced acute lung injury (ALI). Thirty-two rats were randomly allocated to 4 groups to induce an ALI: negative control group (rats not infected with E coli with no antibiotic treatment), positive control group (rats infected with E coli with no antibiotic treatment), imipenem group (rats infected with E coli that received intraperitoneal injection of imipenem), and the imipenem+curcumin group (rats infected with E coli that received intraperitoneal injection of imipenem and were fed on curcumin). The rats were killed, and lung tissues samples were harvested for biochemical analyses and histopathologic examination. Total antioxidant status (TAS), total oxidant status (TOS), tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF alpha), and interleukin-6 (IL6) were measured. TOS increased in the positive control group (P < 0.001) and decreased in the imipenem and imipenem+curcumin groups (P < 0.001 and P < 0.001, respectively). TAS decreased in the positive control group (P = 0.005). Imipenem treatment did not increase TAS, but the imipenem+curcumin group increased TAS (P = 0.014). TNF alpha and IL6 increased in the positive control group compared with the negative control group (P < 0.001 and P = 0.010, respectively). Imipenem decreased TNF alpha (P < 0.001), but did not decrease IL6 (P = 0.418). Imipenem+curcumin decreased TNF alpha (P < 0.001); this decrease was more pronounced compared with the imipenem group (P = 0.008). IL6 decreased in the curcumin group compared with the positive control group (P = 0.011). Curcumin combined with imipenem can be an alternative therapeutic agent to overcome the resistance of E coli strains.
Relationship Between Perioperative Factors and Splenic Artery Steal Syndrome After Orthotopic Liver Transplant: A Retrospective Clinical Study
(2023) Kuscu, Ozlem Ozkan; Kus, Murat; Incekas, Caner; Ozmete, Ozlem; Ergenoglu, Pinar; Yildirim, Sedat; Torgay, Adnan; Haberal, Mehmet; 37885290
Objectives: After orthotopic liver transplant, ischemia of biliary tract and graft loss may occur due to impaired hepatic arterial blood flow. This situation with hypersplenism and impaired hepatic arterial blood flow is defined as splenic artery steal syndrome. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between perioperative factors and splenic artery steal syndrome in orthotopic liver transplant patients. Materials and Methods: Forty-five patients who underwent orthotopic liver transplant between 2014 and 2022 were included in the study. The data for the patients were obtained from the hospital database, including the intraoperative anesthesiology and postoperative intensive care records. Results: Eleven patients were diagnosed with splenic artery steal syndrome. Patients with splenic artery steal syndrome had higher need for intraoperative vasopressor agents (P = .016) and exhibited lower intraoperative urine output (P = .031). In the postoperative intensive care follow-up, patients with splenic artery steal syndrome had higher levels of C-reactive protein during the first 48 hours (P = .030). Conclusions: Intraoperative administration of vasopressor drugs, low urine output, and early postoperative high C-reactive protein levels were associated with the development of splenic artery steal syndrome in patients undergoing orthotopic liver transplant. Future studies should focus on investigation of biomarkers associated systemic hypoperfusion that may contribute to the development of splenic artery steal syndrome.
Results of a blue code implementation at a university hospital
(2017) Ozmete, Ozlem; AAI-7779-2021
Purpose: The blue code is an early warning system that enables the necessary interventions to be made individuals whose basic life functions are at risk or have stopped. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the blue code application in our hospital and to analyze the management of these patients. Material and Methods: Data of 154 patients with code blue call between April 2016 and September 2016 were retrospectively analysed. Patients age, gender, code blue call time, the most call given unit, team's arrival time to unit, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) time, the initial rhythm survival and discharge rates were investigated. Results: A total of 154 patients (97 male, 57 female) were evaluated in the study. The mean age of the patients was 62 years. 83 (53.9%) of the code blue calls occurred after hours and the most frequent calls given by internal intensive care unit. The mean time for the code blue team to arrive was 1.25 minutes and the mean duration of CPR was 27 minutes. The most frequent initial cardiac rhythm detected in patients was asystole (87%). Spontaneous circulation was provided in 24 patients and 130 died. Sixteen patient were discharged after further follow-up and treatment. When the blue code call was given from the patients who were discharged, the first cardiac rhythm detected ventricular fibrillation in 9 patient, sinus rhythm in 5 patient and asystole in 2 patient. Conclusion: When evaluated of the code-blue calls in our hospital, the most common rhythm in cardiopulmoner arrest cases were asystoly but survival and discharged rates were more likely in patient which initial rthym is ventricular fibrillation.
Resuscitation Experience in A Patient with Left Ventricular Assist Device
(2016) Ozmete, Ozlem; Bali, Cagla; Ergenoglu, Pinar; Suner, Halil Ibrahim; Aribogan, Anis; 0000-0002-6366-941X; 0000-0002-5957-8611; 0000-0003-2615-1918; 0000-0002-4419-5693; 0000-0001-5845-699X; 27687385; AAI-7779-2021; S-8336-2019; GON-8465-2022; J-5282-2013; AAI-8790-2021; AAJ-5381-2021
Reversal of Rocuronium Induced Neuromuscular Block with Sugammadex in Patients Under 2 Years of Age. A Series of 280 Cases
(2023) Ozmete, Ozlem; Dardag, Emre; Civi, Soner; 38131376
AIM: Neuromuscular muscle relaxants are still indispensable for surgical procedures requiring general anesthesia, and the use of these agents may result in postoperative residual curarization. Sugammadex may offer a distinct advantage to pediatric patients where residual neuromuscular blockade may be poorly tolerated. Sugammadex is approved for use in adults and children over two years. This is the main reason why large-scale studies could not be conducted in the group of patients younger than two years old. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of sugammadex for reversing deep rocuronium-induced neuromuscular blockade in children under two years of age. METHODS: Pediatric patients younger than two years of age who underwent neurosurgery under sevoflurane anesthesia were included in the study. Neuromuscular block was achieved by the administration of rocuronium. It was antagonized by the administration of 5 mg/kg sugammadex and evaluated using train-of-four (TOF). Primary outcome measure was the time from sugammadex administration to return of the TOF ratio to 0,9. Postoperative adverse events were also recorded. RESULTS: Two hundred eighty patients (10 day-24 months of age; 3-18 kg) were included in this study. Reversal of deep rocuronium-induced neuromuscular block with sugammadex was rapid in all patients. No residual curarization or recurarization was observed. No adverse events or hypersensitivity reactions were observed after administration of sugammadex. CONCLUSION: Reversal of rocuronium-induced deep neuromuscular block in infants was rapid and safe. Sugammadex provided safe extubation in patients younger than two years of age who had undergone neurosurgery. Research Fund.
Safety and Efficacy of Ventriculostomy Procedures under Dual Antiplatelet Therapy in Patients Treated with Stent Assisted Coiling in Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
(2018) Kardes, Ozgur; Civi, Soner; Suner, Halil Ibrahim; Durdag, Emre; Tufan, Kadir; Andic, Cagatay; Ozmete, Ozlem; 28944945
AIM: Stent assisted coiling (SAC) is an alternative in the treatment of ruptured aneurysms. Stenting requires the use of dual antiplatelet agents. Hydrocephalus is a complication of subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) and may require ventriculostomy. Antiplatelet treatment carries a risk of hemorrhage in ventriculostomy. The anti-aggregant effect starts at least four hours after the initial doses of treatment. However, in many studies, ventriculostomy was performed before antiplatelet treatment and hemorrhagic complications were related to the procedure. The aim of this study was to determine the risk of ventriculostomy related hemorrhage in patients with impaired thrombocyte function and to contribute to the literature. MATERIAL and METHODS: Between 2011 and 2016, 53 patients treated with SAC due to SAH in our clinic were retrospectively evaluated. Hemorrhagic complication risks due to antiplatelet therapy related to ventriculostomy were also evaluated. RESULTS: All of the ventricular catheter procedures were performed at least 1 day after the dual therapy (in average 4.3 days after SAC). In 5 patients 1 ventriculostomy was performed, in 2 patients 2, and in 1 patient 6 ventriculostomies were performed. Although radiological hemorrhage was present on the catheter tract in 4 patients, no temporary or permanent neurological deficit was observed. CONCLUSION: Impaired thrombocyte functions pose a risk in ventriculostomy. Also, evaluating the risk of hemorrhage before the antiplatelet treatment reaches its full effect may lead to false results. Studies with small patient groups with anti-aggregant therapy and impaired thrombocyte functions also contribute to the literature. Larger studies regarding this subject are needed.
Scientific Publication Performance of the Erector Spinae Plane Block in Turkiye: A Bibliometric Analysis
(2023) Catalca, Sibel; Ozmete, Ozlem; Ozyilkan, Nesrin Bozdogan; 38149368
Objective: Erector spina plane block (ESPB) was first described in 2016 and is effective in various surgical procedures. Bibliometric analysis is a novel method that evaluates the contribution of scientific studies conducted in a specific field on the existing literature. This study examined articles on ESPB published by anaesthesia clinics in Turkiye in journals under the Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-E) category. Methods: Studies on ESPB indexed in the Web of Science Core Collection and published in Turkiye from 2018 to 2022 were evaluated. The primary outcome was to determine the number of studies published in journals under the SCI-E category. The secondary aims were to determine the number of citations and the institutions where the studies were conducted. Results: A total of 159 publications were analyzed. The journal with the highest number of publications was "Journal of Clinical Anesthesia" (n = 70). The institution that has to date made the most contributions to the literature was Ataturk University (n = 31). The most cited article was "Ultrasound guided erector spinae plane block reduces postoperative opioid consumption following breast surgery: A randomized controlled study." published by Gurkan et al. (n = 175). Conclusion: This study reflects the contribution level of Turkiye-addressed anaesthesia clinics to journals under the SCI-E category. Our findings can serve as a benchmark for attracting the attention of national and international researchers.