Tıp Fakültesi / Faculty of Medicine
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Item Efficacy of Ultrasound Versus Short Wave Diathermy in the Treatment of Chronic Low Back Pain in Patients with Lumbar Disk Herniation: A Prospective Randomized Control Study(2023) Ozen, Selin; Guzel, Sukran; Senlikci, Huma Boluk; Cosar, Sacide Nur Saracgil; Selcuk, Ebru Selin; 0000-0002-7290-8558; 0000-0001-8306-463X; 37986090; ABC-1305-2020; AAF-1085-2021Background Lumbar disk herniation (LDH) is a cause of chronic low back pain (CLBP) treated using physical therapy (PT), including exercise and physical modalities such as ultrasound (US) and short wave diathermy (SWD). Despite the use of US and SWD, there is inconclusive evidence on their efficacy. The aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy of US and SWD in the treatment of CLBP in patients with LDH.Method A prospective randomized control clinical study. Individuals with radicular CLBP and LDH on magnetic resonance imaging, presenting to the Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine Department were randomized into 3 treatment groups. All participants received 10 sessions of hotpack, transcutaneous nerve stimulation (TENS) and therapeutic exercises. In addition, Group 1 received 10 sessions of therapeutic US (1 MHz, 1.5W/cm2, 10 min), Group 2 SWD (27.12 MHz, wavelength 11.06 m, induction technique, 20 min) to the lower back. Group 3 (control group) received hotpack, TENS and therapeutic exercises alone. Visual analogue scale (VAS) for LBP, Modified Oswestry Disability Index (MODI) and Short Form 36 (SF-36) were evaluated pre and post treatment and at one and three months follow up.Results In all groups, VAS for LBP and MODI improved with treatment and at the one and three month follow up (p < 0.001). In Groups 1 and 2, MODI scores continued to reduce at 1 and 3 months (p < 0.001 and p = 0.012 respectively). SF-36 physical, social function and pain parameters reduced in all groups (p < 0.05). Role limitation due to physical and emotional problems, emotional well-being, vitality and mental health improved in Groups 1 and 2 (p < 0.05).Conclusions Deep heating agents can be used as part of the physical therapy for CLBP in those with LDH with positive mid-term effects.Trial registrationNCT03835182, 02/04/2019.Item EVALUATION OF EPICARDIAL FAT AND CAROTID AND FEMORAL INTIMA-MEDIA THICKNESSES IN GERIATRIC PATIENTS WITH END-STAGE RENAL DISEASE(2020) Gunesli, Aylin; Yilmaz, Mustafa; Yalcin, Cigdem; Tekkarismaz, Nihan; Alkan, Ozlem; 0000-0002-2557-9579; 0000-0001-5483-8253; 0000-0001-7631-7395; S-6973-2016; AAM-4284-2021; AAD-9088-2021Introduction: Although atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases and cardiovascular risks are known to increase in patients with end-stage renal disease, it is not clear whether these risks increase in the geriatric patient population as well. This study aims to evaluate these risks in geriatric patients with end-stage renal disease by evaluating epicardial fat and carotid and femoral intima-media thicknesses, known as markers, for subclinical atherosclerosis and cardiovascular risks. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study included 52 patients who started to receive chronic hemodialysis treatment after the age of 65 years (mean age 73.92 +/- 5.63) years with end-stage renal failure and 51 healthy volunteers (mean age: 74.49 +/- 4.63 years). Epicardial fat and carotid and femoral intima-media thicknesses were measured and compared between these groups. Results: Carotid intima-media and epicardial fat thicknesses were significantly higher in the patient group than in the control group (0.91 +/- 0.08 vs. 0.71 +/- 0.1 mm, p<0.001 and 0.84 +/- 0.17 vs. 0.75 +/- 0.17 cm, p=0.01, respectively). However, no significant difference was observed in femoral intima-media thickness between the two groups (0.58 +/- 0.07 vs. 0.56 +/- 0.97 mm, p=0.266). Correlation analysis revealed a significant positive correlation between the duration of dialysis and epicardial fat and carotid intima-media thicknesses (r=0.611, p<0.001 and r=0.337, p=0.015, respectively). Furthermore, regression analysis revealed a significant relationship between the duration of dialysis and carotid intima-media thickness (beta=0.657, p=0.001). Conclusion: Epicardial fat and carotid intima-media thicknesses increase in geriatric patients with end-stage renal disease but with no significant changes in femoral intima-media thickness, indirectly suggesting that subclinical atherosclerosis and cardiovascular risks are increased in these patients.Item Effect of Topical Tetracycline on Seroma Formation in the Lichtenstein Technique: A Prospective Randomized Study(2014) Turk, Emin; Karagulle, Erdal; Coban, Gokcen; Yildirim, Erkan; Moray, GokhanWe sought to investigate whether application of topical tetracycline has a limiting effect on seroma formation in patients undergoing hernia repair using a polypropylene mesh. This study was conducted in 96 patients undergoing an elective groin hernia repair. Patients were randomized and divided into 2 groups. After the graft was placed, and before external oblique muscle aponeurosis was closed, 5 mL tetracycline was administered on the graft in the tetracycline group (tetra group, n = 50), and 5 mL isotonic saline was administered in the control group (n = 46) without putting in a drain. Seroma checks via surface ultrasonography were done. Seroma amounts measured on the first day were significantly higher in the tetra group (P = 0.04). There were no significant differences regarding seroma measurements on the seventh day or in the first and second months. Topical tetracycline application has no limiting effect on seroma formation after a groin hernia operation.Item Predictive values of maternal serum PAPP-A level, uterine artery Doppler velocimetry, and fetal biometric measurements for poor pregnancy and poor neonatal outcomes in pregnant women(2016) Balci, Serdar; 0000-0002-1782-7325; 27651722; AAJ-1097-2021Objective: To determine predictive values of maternal serum PAPP-A (msPAPP-A) levels, uterine artery Doppler velocimetry, and fetal biometric measurements (FBMs) for poor pregnancy and poor neonatal outcomes. Material and Methods: This prospective cohort study was conducted on singleton pregnancies followed until delivery. Pregnancy and neonatal outcomes were evaluated with respect to the msPAPP-A level at the 11th-14th weeks, uterine artery Doppler velocimetry at the 15th-18th weeks, and FBMs at the 20th-24th and 28th-32nd weeks of pregnancy. Results: One hundred fifty-eight women constituted the study group; 17 (10.75%) of them had at least one poor pregnancy outcome. The cut-off point of 0.72 multiple of the median (MoM) for the PAPP-A level achieved a sensitivity of 82.4% and a specificity of 29.8% for poor pregnancy outcomes. The mean birth weight was significantly lower in the subgroup with a higher mean pulsatility index of uterine arteries (UAPImean >= 1.19) (p=0.025) as well as in the subgroup with a higher mean resistance index of uterine arteries (UARImean >= 0.62) (p=0.013). When the subgroup of pregnant women under the risk of early-onset IUGR according to FBMs was compared to the low-risk group, statistically significant differences were seen in terms of pregnancy outcomes (p=0.045) and birth weight (p=0.011). Conclusion: Maternal serum PAPP-A level and FBMs could be used for predicting pregnancy outcomes, while uterine artery Doppler velocimetry and FBMs could be used for predicting neonatal outcomes, specifically the birth weight.Item Treatment with ultrasound guided percutaneous cholecystostomy in acute cholecystitis: 10-year a single-center experience(2017) Ozyer, Umut; Yildirim, Muge; Yildirim, Utku Mahir; 0000-0002-4300-009X; AAK-9071-2021; AAK-9071-2021Purpose: Evaluating the technical success, clinical outcomes and safety of ultrasound-guided percutaneous cholecystostomy (PC) in patients with acute cholecystitis. Material and Methods: Medical records of patients diagnosed as acute cholecystitis and treated with PC from year 2000 to 2011 were retrospectively examined. ASA scores, leukocyte counts, gall stone presence, bile cultures, additional interventions, interval surgery, procedure-related complications and mortality were reviewed. Results: PC catheters were placed in 127 patients (72 male, 55 female) aged from 31 to 100 years. Technical success of the procedure was 100%. Clinical success was obtained in 86% of the patients. No procedure related mortality or early major complications were observed. Minor complication rate was 7% (9/127) and late major complication rate was 3% (4/127). Thirty day in-hospital mortality rate was 8% (10/127). Six patients died after interval cholecystectomy and 4 patients died before the operation. PC served as a definitive treatment in 74% (17/23) of the patients with acalculous cholecystitis. Fifty-eight percent (31/53) of the patients with acute calculous cholecystitis were treated only with percutaneous cholecystostomy and only 10% (3/31) had recurrent cholecystitis in follow up. Conclusion: PC can be preferred over primary cholecystectomy in acute cholecystitis patients. The procedure has high technical success, high clinical response and low complication rates. It can also serve as a definitive treatment option in patients with high surgical risk.Item Karaciğer tümörleri ve cerrahi deneyimlerimiz(Çocuk Cerrahisi Dergisi ,21 ,1 ,34-38, 2007) Arda, İ.Serdar; Ötgün, İbrahim; Coşkun, Mehmet; Boyvat, Fatih; Güney, L.Hakan; Fakıoğlu, Ender; Bilezikçi, Banu; Özen, Özlem; Hiçsönmez, Akgün; Haberal, MehmetKliniğimizde bir yıl içerisinde karaciğer tümörü netanısı ile izlenen hastaların bulguları sunulmaktadır. Gereç ve Yöntem: Kliniğimizde 1 yıl içerisinde 6 olgu (3 hepatoblastom, 1 hepatosellüler karsinom, 1 metastatik karaciğer kitlesi -opere Wilms' tümörü- ve 1 embriyonel rabdomiyosarkom) izlenmiştir. Bu çalışmada hastaların bulguları geriyedönük olarak taranmıştır. Bulgular: 4'ü erkek ikisi kız olan hastaların yaşları 4 ay ile 6 yaş arasındaydı. Hastaların tümü tümör belirteçleri, dopler ultrasonografi ve bilgisayarlı tomografik hepatik anjiyografi ile değerlendirildi. 4 hastada kitle tam olarak çıkarıldı. Hepatoblastoma tanılı bir hastaya canlı vericiden karaciğer nakli yapıldı. Hepatoblastomlu diğer bir hasta ise kemoembolizasyon sonrasında kemoterapi programına alındı. Sonuç: Çocukluk çağı karaciğer tümörleri ameliyat öncesi bilgisayarlı tomografik hepatik anjiyografi ile ayrıntılı olarak değerlendirilmelidir. Bu hastaların cerrahi sağaltımları deneyimli bir cerrahi ekip tarafından uygun ameliyathane donanımı olan merkezlerde yapılmalıdır. Karaciğer nakli, metastazı olmayan ve çıkarılamayan tümörlerde uygulanması gereken cerrahi sağaltım olmalıdır. Here, we present our one year experience in patients with liver tumors. Patients and Method: 6 patients' data (1 hepatoblastoma, 1 hepatocellular carcinoma, 1 metastatic liver mass -previously operated for Wilms' tumor- and 1 embryonal rabdomyosarcoma) were investigated retrospectively. Results: Four of the patients were male and the others were female. Ages were changed between 4 months and 6 years. All patients were investigated with tumor markers, hematological and biochemical analysis, Doppler ultrasonography and computerized tomographic hepatic angiography. Tumor was totally resected in four patients. One patient underwent live-donor partial liver transplantation. One patient with hepatoblastoma is still receiving preoperative chemotherapy. Conclussion: It is quite important to define the tumor borders with computerized tomographic hepatic angiography. We believe that liver tumor surgery should be performed by experienced surgeons in well-equipped centers. Liver transplantation is the treatment of choice in unresectable non-metastatic tumors