1
|
Yıldırım S, Kirakli C, Özdemir Y, Tosun S, Ermin S, Polat G, Yılmaz C, Bilaçeroğlu S, Salık B, Kömürcüoğlu B, Ödemiş İ, Köse Ş, Uzun U, Aydın G, İlhan E. Impact of vaccination on ICU admissions of hospitalized COVID-19 patients in a country with a heterologous vaccine policy. J Infect Dev Ctries 2024; 18:513-519. [PMID: 38728641 DOI: 10.3855/jidc.18342] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2023] [Accepted: 10/14/2023] [Indexed: 05/12/2024] Open
Abstract
INTRODUCTION Vaccination against coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) is highly effective in preventing severe disease and mortality. Adenoviral vector and mRNA vaccines were effective against intensive care unit (ICU) admission, but the effectiveness of inactivated vaccine on ICU admission was unclear. We aimed to evaluate the effect of vaccination status on ICU admission in hospitalized COVID-19 patients in a country with heterologous vaccination policy. METHODOLOGY This is a retrospective multicenter study conducted in three hospitals in Izmir, Turkey between 1 January 2021 and 31 March 2022. Patients aged ≥ 18 years and hospitalized due to COVID-19 were included in the study. Patients who had never been vaccinated and patients who had been vaccinated with a single dose were considered unvaccinated. A logistic regression analysis was performed for evaluating risk factors for ICU admission. RESULTS A total of 2,110 patients were included in the final analysis. The median age was 66 years (IQR, 53-76 years) and 54% of the patients were vaccinated. During the study period, 407 patients (19.3%) were transferred to the ICU due to disease severity. Patients who were admitted to the ICU were older (median age 68 vs. 65 years, p < 0.001); and the number of unvaccinated individuals was higher among ICU patients (57% vs. 45%, p < 0.001). In multivariate regression analysis, being unvaccinated was found to be the most important independent risk factor for ICU admission with an OR of 2.06 (95% CI, 1.64-2.59). CONCLUSIONS Vaccination against COVID-19 is effective against ICU admission and hospital mortality.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Süleyman Yıldırım
- University of Health Sciences Turkey, Izmir School of Medicine, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Disease and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Intensive Care Unit, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Cenk Kirakli
- University of Health Sciences Turkey, Izmir School of Medicine, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Disease and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Intensive Care Unit, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Yeliz Özdemir
- University of Health Sciences Turkey, Izmir School of Medicine, Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital, Department of Infectious Disease and Clinical Microbiology, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Selma Tosun
- University of Health Sciences Turkey, Izmir School of Medicine, Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital, Department of Infectious Disease and Clinical Microbiology, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Sinem Ermin
- University of Health Sciences Turkey, Izmir School of Medicine, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Disease and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Department of Pulmonology, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Gülru Polat
- University of Health Sciences Turkey, Izmir School of Medicine, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Disease and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Department of Pulmonology, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Celalettin Yılmaz
- University of Health Sciences Turkey, Izmir School of Medicine, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Disease and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Department of Pulmonology, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Semra Bilaçeroğlu
- University of Health Sciences Turkey, Izmir School of Medicine, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Disease and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Department of Pulmonology, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Bilge Salık
- University of Health Sciences Turkey, Izmir School of Medicine, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Disease and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Department of Pulmonology, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Berna Kömürcüoğlu
- University of Health Sciences Turkey, Izmir School of Medicine, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Disease and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Department of Pulmonology, Izmir, Turkey
| | - İlker Ödemiş
- University of Health Sciences Turkey, Izmir Faculty of Medicine, Izmir Tepecik Training and Research Hospital, Department of Infectious Disease and Clinical Microbiology, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Şükran Köse
- University of Health Sciences Turkey, Izmir Faculty of Medicine, Izmir Tepecik Training and Research Hospital, Department of Infectious Disease and Clinical Microbiology, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Uğur Uzun
- University of Health Sciences Turkey, Izmir Faculty of Medicine, Izmir Tepecik Training and Research Hospital, Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Gaye Aydın
- University of Health Sciences Turkey, Izmir Faculty of Medicine, Izmir Tepecik Training and Research Hospital, Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Enver İlhan
- University of Health Sciences Turkey, Izmir Faculty of Medicine, Bozyaka Research and Training Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Gayaf M, Ayik Türk M, Özdemir Ö, Polat G, Karaman O, Güldaval F, Ari G, Tatar D, Erbaycu AE. Sociodemographic and clinical risk factors associated with in-hospital tuberculosis mortality in Türkiye, 2008-2018. Tuberk Toraks 2024; 72:59-70. [PMID: 38676595 DOI: 10.5578/tt.202401864] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/29/2024] Open
Abstract
Introduction Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease that can be fatal if left untreated or poorly treated, and it is associated with many morbidities. Deaths may provide better understanding of the associated factors and help guide interventions to reduce mortality. In this study, it was aimed to reveal some of the features that predict hospital mortality in patients with TB and to present some alarming findings for clinicians. Materials and Methods Patients who had been hospitalized with the diagnosis of TB between January 2008 and December 2018 were included and analyzed retrospectively. In-hospital mortality because of any TB disease after the initiation of treatment in patients admitted to the TB Ward and the primary cause of mortality were taken as endpoint. Result A total of 1321 patients with a mean age of 50.1 years were examined. Total mortality was 39.4% (521 deaths) and 13.1% were in-hospital deaths (173 deaths). Of the deaths, 61.8% (n= 107) occurred during the first month after TB treatment were started. On univariate analysis, age over 48.5 years, Charlson comorbidity index, extension of radiological involvement, hypoalbuminemia and lymphopenia were most predictive variables with higher odds ratios (respectively, p<0.001 for all). Conclusions In-hospital tuberculosis disease mortality is related with older age, cavitary or extensive pulmonary involvement, low albumin levels, unemployment, cigarette smoking and especially those with concomitant malignancy and chronic pulmonary disease.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Mine Gayaf
- Clinic of Pulmonology, Health Sciences University, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, İzmir, Türkiye
| | - Merve Ayik Türk
- Clinic of Pulmonology, Health Sciences University, İzmir Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital, İzmir, Türkiye
| | - Özer Özdemir
- Clinic of Pulmonology, Health Sciences University, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, İzmir, Türkiye
| | - Gülru Polat
- Clinic of Pulmonology, Health Sciences University, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, İzmir, Türkiye
| | - Onur Karaman
- Clinic of Pulmonology, Health Sciences University, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, İzmir, Türkiye
| | - Filiz Güldaval
- Clinic of Pulmonology, Health Sciences University, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, İzmir, Türkiye
| | - Gülsüm Ari
- Clinic of Pulmonology, Health Sciences University, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, İzmir, Türkiye
| | - Dursun Tatar
- Clinic of Pulmonology, Health Sciences University, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, İzmir, Türkiye
| | - Ahmet Emin Erbaycu
- Clinic of Pulmonology, İzmir Bakırçay University, Çiğli Training and Research Hospital, İzmir, Türkiye
| |
Collapse
|
3
|
Güçsav MO, Polat G, Serçe Unat D, Bayramiç E, Dikmentepe Yılmaz ES. Determining factors affecting the acceptability of spirometry: A survey study in a tertiary chest diseases center. Tuberk Toraks 2023; 71:273-280. [PMID: 37740630 PMCID: PMC10795267 DOI: 10.5578/tt.20239708] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/24/2023] Open
Abstract
Introduction Unlike other laboratory tests, spirometry requires the participant’s full compliance with the maneuvers in the test for an acceptable test result. In this study, we aimed to determine the suitability of spirometric tests regarding acceptability and the factors associated with acceptability. Materials and Methods Before the test, our 15-scale questionnaire, prepared by us in the respiratory function laboratory, was applied to the participants who requested spirometric examination in our hospital. Afterwards, patients were subjected to spirometric analysis. Spirogram results of the participants were evaluated by four clinicians who were experts in the field based on the acceptability criteria in the American Thoracic Society and European Respiratory Society Spirometry Standardization Guidelines. Participants were divided into two groups as those who met the acceptability criteria and those who did not. Both groups were compared regarding demographic data, comorbidities, education levels, and questions in the questionnaire. Results The acceptability spirometry rate was 71.2%. The most common error among those who could not perform an acceptable test was the inability to complete the expiratory time to the time that would create a plateau, with 37.3%. Education level and acceptability of spirometry were not related (p= 0.228). Asthma was statistically significantly higher in the group that performed acceptable spirometry (p= 0.049). Acceptable spirometry rate was statistically significantly higher in the participants who had previously performed spirometric tests compared to the other group (p< 0.001). The test success of the participants who did not have success anxiety about the test was significantly higher than the other group (p= 0.033). Conclusion Reduction of participants’ anxiety and repetitive testing increases test acceptability. For this reason, in our clinical practice, we recommend that people who want a spirometry test relieve their anxiety about the test and repeat the test in unacceptable tests.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Mutlu Onur Güçsav
- Department of Chest Diseases, Bakırçay University Faculty of Medicine, İzmir, Türkiye
| | - Gülru Polat
- Clinic of Chest Diseases, Health Sciences University Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Chest Surgery Training and Research Hospital, İzmir, Türkiye
| | | | - Eda Bayramiç
- Clinic of Chest Diseases, Çorum Chest Diseases Hospital, Çorum, Türkiye
| | - Emine Sena Dikmentepe Yılmaz
- Clinic of Chest Diseases, Health Sciences University Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Chest Surgery Training and Research Hospital, İzmir, Türkiye
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
Keskinkilic M, Kucukbayrak FY, Polat G, Delibalt D, Ellidokuz H, Oztop I. 69P The effect of inflammatory-nutritional prognostic scoring system (INPS) on treatment response and prognosis in patients with metastatic NSCLC as second-line treatment with nivolumab. J Thorac Oncol 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/s1556-0864(23)00323-4] [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: 04/03/2023]
|
5
|
Polat G, Özdemir Ö, Serçe Unat D, Karadeniz G, Ayrancı A, Unat ÖS, Büyükşirin M, Maviş A, Yazgan S. Pneumothoraxes after CT-guided percutaneous transthoracic needle aspiration biopsy of the lung: A single-center experience with 3426 patients. Tuberk Toraks 2023; 71:67-74. [PMID: 36912411 PMCID: PMC10795232 DOI: 10.5578/tt.20239909] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/14/2023] Open
Abstract
Introduction The purpose of this study is to determine how long patients who developed pneumothorax were followed up on in the emergency department, how many patients required chest tube placement, and what factors influenced the need for a chest tube in patients who underwent computed tomography (CT)-guided percutaneous transthoracic fine needle aspiration biopsy (PTFNAB). Materials and Methods Patients who developed pneumothorax following CT-guided PTFNAB were analyzed retrospectively. In cases with pneumothorax, the relationship between chest tube placement and the size of the lesion, the lesion depth from the pleural surface, the presence of emphysema, and the needle entry angle were investigated. It was determined how long the patients were followed up in the emergency department, when a chest tube was placed, and when patients who did not require chest tube placement were discharged. Result CT-guided PTFNAB was performed in 3426 patients within two years. Pneumothorax developed in 314 (9%) cases and a chest tube was placed in 117 (37%). The risk factor for chest tube placement was found to be the lesion depth from the pleural surface. The lesion depth from the pleural surface of >24 mm increased the risk of chest tube placement by 4.8 times. Chest tubes were placed at an average of five hours (5.04 ± 5.57). Conclusions This study has shown that in cases with pneumothorax that required chest tube placement, the lesion depth from the pleural surface is a risk factor. Patients who developed pneumothorax on CT during the procedure had chest tubes placed after an average of five hours.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Gülru Polat
- Department of Thoracic Diseases, Health Sciences University Faculty of Medicine, İzmir, Türkiye
| | - Özer Özdemir
- Clinic of Thoracic Diseases, Dr Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences, İzmir, Türkiye
| | - Damla Serçe Unat
- Clinic of Thoracic Diseases, İzmir Kemalpaşa State Hospital, İzmir, Türkiye
| | - Gülistan Karadeniz
- Department of Thoracic Diseases, Health Sciences University Faculty of Medicine, İzmir, Türkiye
| | - Aysu Ayrancı
- Clinic of Thoracic Diseases, Çiğli Training and Research Hospital, University of İzmir Bakırçay, İzmir, Türkiye
| | - Ömer Selim Unat
- Department of Thoracic Diseases, Ege University Faculty of Medicine, İzmir, Türkiye
| | - Melih Büyükşirin
- Clinic of Thoracic Diseases, Dr Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences, İzmir, Türkiye
| | - Ahmet Maviş
- Clinic of Radiology, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences, İzmir, Türkiye
| | - Serkan Yazgan
- Clinic of Thoracic Surgery, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences, İzmir, Türkiye
| |
Collapse
|
6
|
Polat G, Güçsav MO, Özdemir Ö, Türk MA, Unat DS, Tatar D. The association between glycemia and clinical outcomes in patients with diabetes mellitus and pulmonary thromboembolism. Arch Endocrinol Metab 2023; 67:341-347. [PMID: 36651707 DOI: 10.20945/2359-3997000000544] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
Abstract
Objective Various studies have shown that diabetes mellitus (DM) increases the risk of thrombosis in the venous system as well as in the arterial system. In this study, it was aimed to evaluate the association between admission blood glucose levels and clinical severity, recurrence, and mortality in pulmonary embolism in patients with DM. Materials and methods This study was designed as a retrospective cross-sectional study. Patients with DM who were admitted to a tertiary care hospital due to pulmonary embolism (PE) between 2014 and 2019 were included. Demographic characteristics, radiological findings, clinical class of embolism, and mortality data were retrieved from hospital records. Patients with and without recurrent disease, as well as patients who survived and died, were compared. Also, patients were classified according to quartiles of admission blood glucose levels. The quartiles were compared in terms of mortality, clinical, class, and recurrence. Results Two hundred ninety-three patients with DM and PE were included in the study. Patients with adverse outcome had significantly higher admission blood glucose levels (respectively, 197.9 ± 96.30 mg/dL vs. 170.7 ± 74.26 mg/dL; p = 0.03). Patients in the third and fourth quartile of admission blood glucose levels (>152 mg/ dL) had significantly more severe disease with a higher proportion of massive and sub-massive PE and higher pro-BNP levels (respectively, p = 0.01 and 0.02). Conclusion Non-survived patients and recurrent disease were associated with higher admission blood glucose levels. Also, patients with admission blood glucose levels higher than 152 mg/dL tend to have clinically more severe diseases.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Gülru Polat
- Department of Pulmonology, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Mutlu Onur Güçsav
- Department of Pulmonology, Izmir Tepecik Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Özer Özdemir
- Department of Pulmonology, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Merve Ayik Türk
- Department of Pulmonology, Izmir Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey,
| | | | - Dursun Tatar
- Department of Pulmonology, Health Science University Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
| |
Collapse
|
7
|
Susam S, Çinkooğlu A, Ceylan KC, Gürsoy S, Kömürcüoğlu BE, Mertoğlu A, Çırak AK, Gayaf M, Güldaval F, Tuksavul F, Polat G, Ataman S, Yıldırım E, Koparal H, Yücel N. Comparison of Brock University, Mayo Clinic and Herder models for pretest probability of cancer in solid pulmonary nodules. Clinical Respiratory J 2022; 16:740-749. [DOI: 10.1111/crj.13546] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2022] [Accepted: 09/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Seher Susam
- Department of Radiology, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Disease and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital Health Sciences University Izmir Turkey
| | - Akın Çinkooğlu
- Department of Radiology, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Disease and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital Health Sciences University Izmir Turkey
| | - Kenan Can Ceylan
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Disease and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital Health Sciences University Izmir Turkey
| | - Soner Gürsoy
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Disease and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital Health Sciences University Izmir Turkey
| | - Berna Eren Kömürcüoğlu
- Department of Chest Disease, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Disease and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital Health Sciences University Izmir Turkey
| | - Aydan Mertoğlu
- Department of Chest Disease, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Disease and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital Health Sciences University Izmir Turkey
| | - Ali Kadri Çırak
- Department of Chest Disease, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Disease and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital Health Sciences University Izmir Turkey
| | - Mine Gayaf
- Department of Chest Disease, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Disease and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital Health Sciences University Izmir Turkey
| | - Filiz Güldaval
- Department of Chest Disease, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Disease and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital Health Sciences University Izmir Turkey
| | - Fevziye Tuksavul
- Department of Chest Disease, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Disease and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital Health Sciences University Izmir Turkey
| | - Gülru Polat
- Department of Chest Disease, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Disease and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital Health Sciences University Izmir Turkey
| | - Sena Ataman
- Department of Chest Disease, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Disease and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital Health Sciences University Izmir Turkey
| | - Eylem Yıldırım
- Department of Chest Disease, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Disease and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital Health Sciences University Izmir Turkey
| | - Hakan Koparal
- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Disease and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital Health Sciences University Izmir Turkey
| | - Nur Yücel
- Department of Pathology, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Disease and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital Health Sciences University Izmir Turkey
| |
Collapse
|
8
|
Polat G, Özdemir Ö, Ermin S, Unat DS, Şahin GV, Türk MA, Güldaval F, Susam S, Kıraklı C. Factors Affecting the Risk of Interstitial Lung Disease Development in Hospitalized Patients With COVID-19 Pneumonia. Respir Care 2022; 67:1272-1281. [PMID: 35790396 PMCID: PMC9994322 DOI: 10.4187/respcare.09816] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) related chronic lung changes secondary to severe disease have become well known. The aim of this study was to determine the risk factors that affect the development of interstitial lung disease in subjects with COVID-19 pneumonia who were hospitalized. METHODS Patients hospitalized with COVID-19 pneumonia between June 2020 and March 2021 were retrospectively analyzed. Smoking histories, comorbidities, reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction test results, laboratory parameters at the time of the diagnosis, oxygen support, the use of corticosteroids with dosage and duration data, the need for ICU care were recorded. High-resolution computed tomographies (HRCT) were obtained for study population in their 3-6 months follow-up visit. The subjects were classified as having residual parenchymal lung disease if a follow-up HRCT revealed parenchymal abnormalities except pure ground-glass opacities (the residual disease group). The control group consisted of the subjects with normal chest radiograph or HRCT in their follow-up visit or the presence of pure ground-glass opacities. Two groups were compared for their demographic and clinical abnormalities, laboratory parameters, treatment regimens, and the need for ICU care. RESULTS The study included 446 subjects. The mean ± SD age was 58.4 ± 13.87 years, with 257 men (57.6%). Although 55 subjects had normal HRCT features on their follow-up HRCT, 157 had abnormal lung parenchymal findings. Univariate logistic regression analysis revealed statistically significant results for age, sex, corticosteroid treatment, and the need for ICU care for predicting interstitial lung disease development (P < .001, P = .003, P < .001, and P < .001, respectively). Also, the residual disease group had significantly higher leukocyte and neutrophil counts and lower lymphocyte counts (P < .001, P < .001, P = .004, respectively). Correlated with these findings, neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratios and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratios were significantly higher in the residual disease group (P < .001 and P = .008, respectively). CONCLUSIONS Residual parenchymal disease was observed 3-6 months after discharge in one third of the subjects hospitalized with COVID-19 pneumonia. It was observed that interstitial lung disease developed more frequently in older men and in those subjects with more-severe disease parameters.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Gülru Polat
- Department of Chest Diseases, University of Health Sciences, Dr Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Konak, Izmir, Turkey.
| | - Özer Özdemir
- Department of Chest Diseases, University of Health Sciences, Dr Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Konak, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Sinem Ermin
- Department of Chest Diseases, University of Health Sciences, Dr Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Konak, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Damla Serçe Unat
- Department of Chest Diseases, University of Health Sciences, Dr Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Konak, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Görkem Vayisoğlu Şahin
- Department of Chest Diseases, University of Health Sciences, Dr Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Konak, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Merve Ayık Türk
- Department of Chest Diseases, Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital, Karabağlar, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Filiz Güldaval
- Department of Chest Diseases, University of Health Sciences, Dr Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Konak, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Seher Susam
- Department of Radiology, University of Health Sciences, Dr Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Konak, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Cenk Kıraklı
- Department of Chest Diseases, University of Health Sciences, Dr Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Konak, Izmir, Turkey
| |
Collapse
|
9
|
Anar C, Biçmen C, Güldaval F, Atay T, Gayaf M, Balcı G, Onur Alıcı I, Doğan Bİ, Büyükşirin M, Ayrancı A, Karadeniz G, Polat G. Antibiotic resistance rates and penicillin MIC distribution in patients with streptococcal pneumonia between 2013-2019, and use of antibiotics in clinical practice. Indian J Med Microbiol 2022; 40:577-581. [PMID: 36028454 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijmmb.2022.05.012] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2021] [Revised: 05/17/2022] [Accepted: 05/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
Abstract
PURPOSE The purpose of the present study is to investigate the antibiotic resistance rates and use of antibiotics in patients with streptococcal pneumonia in a reference tertiary care hospital for pulmonary diseases in Izmir, Turkey. METHODS A total of 1224 cases with streptococcal pneumonia between 2013 and 2019 were included in the study, retrospectively. Drug susceptibility testing for penicillin and other antibiotics were performed according to the recommendations of EUCAST criteria. Clinical data and general characteristics were collected and evaluated for each patient in accordance with the susceptibility testing report. RESULTS Totally, resistance rates for trimethophrim-sulfamethoxazole, penicillin (oxacillin), erythromycin, tetracycline, clindamycin and levofloxacin resistance were 63.5%, 39.8%, 37.7%, 37.6%, 28.8%, and 4.8%, respectively. Antibiotic resistance was not detected against vancomycin,teicoplanin and linezolid. Multidrug resistance rate was found to be 27.1%. It was observed that there was a statistically significant decrease in trimethophrim-sulfamethoxazole, penicillin (oxacillin), erythromycin, clindamycin and levofloxacin resistance rates by years (p: 0.000, 0.004, 0.000, 0.001, 0.010, respectively). The penicillin MIC distribution was higher at the range of 0.12-2 μg/mL and there was statistical difference among the ranges of MIC values for the representative years (p:0.033). Among the antibiotics investigated, the most commonly used antibiotic was moxifloxacin. CONCLUSIONS Trimethophrim-sulfamethoxazole resistance rate has been found higher than other antibiotics. As penicillin MIC values were at the range of 0.12-2 μg/mL frequently, high doses of penicillin treatment might be required in some patients. It is noteworthy that significant decrease in resistance rates in penicillin, erythromycin, clindamycin and tetracycline could be due to the vaccination programme carried out since 2008 in Turkey. As the empiric use of quinolones is high it would be more appropriate to use it according to the susceptibility testing. It is important to determine the regional antimicrobial susceptibility for Streptococcus pneumoniae to select appropriate empirical antimicrobials in the clinical practice.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Ceyda Anar
- Department of Chest Diseases, İzmir Katip Çelebi Üniversity, Atatürk Training and Research Hospital, Turkey.
| | - Can Biçmen
- Department of Medical Microbiyology Laboratory, Health Sciences University İzmir Dr.Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Chest Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Turkey
| | - Filiz Güldaval
- Department of Chest Diseases, Health Sciences University İzmir Dr.Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Chest Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Turkey
| | - Tuba Atay
- Department of Medical Microbiyology Laboratory, Health Sciences University İzmir Dr.Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Chest Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Turkey
| | - Mine Gayaf
- Department of Chest Diseases, Health Sciences University İzmir Dr.Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Chest Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Turkey
| | - Günseli Balcı
- Department of Chest Diseases, Health Sciences University İzmir Dr.Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Chest Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Turkey
| | - Ibrahim Onur Alıcı
- Department of Chest Diseases, İzmir Bakırçay Üniversity Çiğli Training and Research Hospital, Turkey
| | - Betül İkbal Doğan
- Department of Chest Diseases, İzmir Katip Çelebi Üniversity, Atatürk Training and Research Hospital, Turkey
| | - Melih Büyükşirin
- Department of Chest Diseases, Health Sciences University İzmir Dr.Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Chest Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Turkey
| | - Aysu Ayrancı
- Department of Chest Diseases, İzmir Bakırçay Üniversity Çiğli Training and Research Hospital, Turkey
| | - Gülistan Karadeniz
- Department of Chest Diseases, Health Sciences University İzmir Dr.Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Chest Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Turkey
| | - Gülru Polat
- Department of Chest Diseases, Health Sciences University İzmir Dr.Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Chest Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Turkey
| |
Collapse
|
10
|
Ermin S, Polat G, Kıraklı C. Can Hemogram Parameters Be Used to Predict the Prognosis in Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients? mjima 2022. [DOI: 10.4274/mjima.galenos.2022.2022.34] [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: 12/01/2022]
|
11
|
Vayısoğlu Şahin G, Karadeniz G, Polat G, Yalnız E, Ayrancı A, Demirci Üçsular F, Güçsav MO. The comparison of exacerbation and pneumonia before and after conjugated pneumococcal vaccination in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and the effect of inhaled corticosteroid use on results. Tuberk Toraks 2022; 70:149-156. [DOI: 10.5578/tt.20229805] [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: 11/15/2022] Open
|
12
|
Demirci Üçsular F, Karadeniz G, Polat G, Ayrancı A, Yalnız E, Kazankaya F, Güldaval F, Büyükşirin M, Anar C. Clinical Differences Between Elderly and Non-elderly Patients with COVID-19. Turk Thorac J 2022; 23:238-245. [PMID: 35579231 PMCID: PMC9450285 DOI: 10.5152/turkthoracj.2022.21288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [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]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Comorbidity frequency and mortality rates are higher in elderly patients with COVID-19. The disease is also more severe in elderly patients. This study aims to examine the characteristics of the COVID-19 disease, severity, comorbidities, and mortality rates in elderly patients by comparing them with nonelderly patients. MATERIAL AND METHODS: This study was designed as a retrospective study. 469 patients who were followed up in outpatient, inpatient, and intensive care units with the diagnosis of COVID-19 between March 11, 2020, and June 01, 2020, were retrospectively included in the study. Patients were divided into two groups who were ≥65 years named as the “elderly group” and <65 years referred to as “nonelderly”. Survival data was generated from the death notification system on August 02, 2020. RESULTS: A total of 469 patients including elderly(n=101) and nonelderly(n=368) were included in the study retrospectively. The incidence of severe pneumonia(31%/12.6%) and critical illness(16%/5.8%), comorbidity (85%/37.2%) and hospitalization time(8/5 days) were significantly higher in the elderly group(p<0.05). 23 (22.8%) of elderly patients and 27(7.3%) of nonelderly patients died (p=0.000). Mortality was found to be 3.5 times higher than in the non-elderly group. The expected survival time was 145.85 days(CI 95%:133-158.66) in the elderly patients and 170.36 days(CI 95%:166-174.6) in the nonelderly patients (p<0.000). In ROC analysis, the sensitivity of age was 86%(73.3-94.2), specificity was 66.83%(62.1-71.3), and the cut-off>56 (AUC:0.775; p <0.001) in predicting mortality. CONCLUSION: Mortality is high, comorbidities are more frequent, and the disease is more severe in elderly patients with COVID-19. Age above 56 can be used as a cut-off to predict mortality.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Fatma Demirci Üçsular
- Department of Chest Disease University of Health Sciencies, Dr Suat Seren Chest Disease and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, İzmir, Turkey
- Corresponding author: Fatma Demirci Üçsular, e-mail:
| | - Gülistan Karadeniz
- Department of Chest Disease University of Health Sciencies, Dr Suat Seren Chest Disease and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, İzmir, Turkey
| | - Gülru Polat
- Department of Chest Disease University of Health Sciencies, Dr Suat Seren Chest Disease and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, İzmir, Turkey
| | - Aysu Ayrancı
- Department of Chest Diseases, İzmir Bakırçay University Çiğli Training and Research Hospital, İzmir, Turkey
| | - Enver Yalnız
- Department of Chest Disease University of Health Sciencies, Dr Suat Seren Chest Disease and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, İzmir, Turkey
| | - Fatmanur Kazankaya
- Department of Chest Disease University of Health Sciencies, Dr Suat Seren Chest Disease and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, İzmir, Turkey
| | - Filiz Güldaval
- Department of Chest Disease University of Health Sciencies, Dr Suat Seren Chest Disease and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, İzmir, Turkey
| | - Melih Büyükşirin
- Department of Chest Disease University of Health Sciencies, Dr Suat Seren Chest Disease and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, İzmir, Turkey
| | - Ceyda Anar
- Department of Chest Diseases, İzmir Katip Çelebi University Faculty of Medicine, İzmir, Turkey
| |
Collapse
|
13
|
Güldaval F, Polat G, Doruk S, Karadeniz G, Ayranci A, Türk M, Gayaf M, Yavuz MY, Büyükşirin M, Anar C. What are the Differences Between Smoker and Non-smoker COPD Cases? Is it a Different Phenotype? Turk Thorac J 2022; 22:284-288. [PMID: 35110244 DOI: 10.5152/turkthoracj.2021.20147] [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: 11/22/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE The most important risk factor for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is smoking. However, more than 25% of patients do not have a history of smoking. The intent of this study is to identify characteristics of COPD patients that are non-smokers. MATERIAL AND METHODS The records of patients with COPD were retrospectively reviewed. Smoking history, comorbidities, exacerbations, biomass, and environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) exposures were identified. Also, age, gender, pulmonary function test (PFT) values, modified Medical Research Council (mMRC) dyspnea scores were recorded. Non-smokers exposed to any of the COPD risk factors above were grouped and the data were analyzed to determine the specific characteristics of COPD that applied to them. RESULTS A total of 706 COPD patients were analyzed with a mean age of 67.2 ± 9.4. Of these patients, 93 (13.2%) were female and 613 (86.8%) were male. Of the 706 patients, 128 (18.1%) were non-smokers. The percentage of male patients having COPD was significantly lower in the non-smoker group (P < .001). However, biomass, ETS exposure in childhood, and a history of previous respiratory infection were significantly higher in the non-smoker group (P < .001). The mean body mass index (BMI) was greater in non-smokers than smokers. CONCLUSION Non-smokers with COPD have more biomass, ETS exposure, and infection history in childhood. They also have less impairment of airflow limitation, better symptom scores, and greater BMIs. Smoking history can be used to determine a different phenotype.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Filiz Güldaval
- Department of Pulmonology, Health Sciences University Dr.Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, İzmir, Turkey
| | - Gülru Polat
- Department of Pulmonology, Health Sciences University Dr.Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, İzmir, Turkey
| | - Sibel Doruk
- Department of Pulmonology, Private Ata Health Hospital, İzmir, Turkey
| | - Gülistan Karadeniz
- Department of Pulmonology, Health Sciences University Dr.Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, İzmir, Turkey
| | - Aysu Ayranci
- Department of Pulmonology, Bakırçay University Çiğli Training and Research Hospital, İzmir, Turkey
| | - Merve Türk
- Department of Pulmonology, Health Sciences University Dr.Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, İzmir, Turkey
| | - Mine Gayaf
- Department of Pulmonology, Health Sciences University Dr.Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, İzmir, Turkey
| | - Melike Yüksel Yavuz
- Department of Pulmonology, Health Sciences University Dr.Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, İzmir, Turkey
| | - Melih Büyükşirin
- Department of Pulmonology, Health Sciences University Dr.Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, İzmir, Turkey
| | - Ceyda Anar
- Department of Pulmonology, Health Sciences University Dr.Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, İzmir, Turkey
| |
Collapse
|
14
|
Abudinén F, Adachi I, Adamczyk K, Aggarwal L, Ahmed H, Aihara H, Akopov N, Aloisio A, Anh Ky N, Asner DM, Atmacan H, Aushev V, Babu V, Bacher S, Bae H, Baehr S, Bahinipati S, Bambade P, Banerjee S, Bansal S, Barrett M, Baudot J, Bauer M, Baur A, Becker J, Behera PK, Bennett JV, Bernieri E, Bernlochner FU, Bertemes M, Bertholet E, Bessner M, Bettarini S, Bhardwaj V, Bianchi F, Bilka T, Bilokin S, Biswas D, Bobrov A, Bodrov D, Bolz A, Bozek A, Bračko M, Branchini P, Braun N, Briere RA, Browder TE, Budano A, Bussino S, Campajola M, Cao L, Casarosa G, Cecchi C, Červenkov D, Chang MC, Chang P, Cheaib R, Chekelian V, Chen C, Chen YT, Cheon BG, Chilikin K, Chirapatpimol K, Cho HE, Cho K, Cho SJ, Choi SK, Choudhury S, Cinabro D, Corona L, Cremaldi LM, Cunliffe S, Czank T, Dattola F, De La Cruz-Burelo E, de Marino G, De Nardo G, De Pietro G, de Sangro R, Destefanis M, Dey S, De Yta-Hernandez A, Di Canto A, Di Capua F, Dingfelder J, Doležal Z, Domínguez Jiménez I, Dong TV, Dorigo M, Dort K, Dossett D, Dubey S, Duell S, Dujany G, Ecker P, Epifanov D, Ferber T, Ferlewicz D, Finocchiaro G, Flood K, Fodor A, Forti F, Fulsom BG, Gabrielli A, Gabyshev N, Gaz A, Gellrich A, Giakoustidis G, Giordano R, Giri A, Glazov A, Gobbo B, Godang R, Goldenzweig P, Golob B, Gradl W, Graziani E, Greenwald D, Gu T, Guan Y, Gudkova K, Guilliams J, Hadjivasiliou C, Halder S, Hara K, Hara T, Hartbrich O, Hayasaka K, Hayashii H, Hazra S, Hearty C, Heredia de la Cruz I, Hernández Villanueva M, Hershenhorn A, Higuchi T, Hill EC, Hirata H, Hoek M, Hohmann M, Hsu CL, Humair T, Iijima T, Inami K, Inguglia G, Ishikawa A, Itoh R, Iwasaki M, Iwasaki Y, Jacobs WW, Jaffe DE, Jang EJ, Jia S, Jin Y, Junkerkalefeld H, Kakuno H, Kaliyar AB, Kandra J, Kang KH, Karl R, Karyan G, Kato Y, Kawasaki T, Kiesling C, Kim CH, Kim DY, Kim YK, Kim Y, Kimmel TD, Kinoshita K, Kodyš P, Koga T, Kohani S, Konno T, Korpar S, Kovalenko E, Kowalewski R, Kraetzschmar TMG, Krinner F, Križan P, Krokovny P, Kuhr T, Kumar J, Kumar M, Kumar R, Kumara K, Kurz S, Kuzmin A, Kwon YJ, Lacaprara S, Lalwani K, Lam T, Lanceri L, Lange JS, Laurenza M, Lautenbach K, Le Diberder FR, Lee SC, Leitl P, Levit D, Li C, Li LK, Libby J, Lieret K, Liptak Z, Liu QY, Liventsev D, Longo S, Lueck T, Lyu C, Manfredi R, Manoni E, Marinas C, Martini A, Matsuda T, Matsuoka K, Matvienko D, McKenna JA, Meier F, Merola M, Metzner F, Miller C, Miyabayashi K, Mizuk R, Mohanty GB, Molina-Gonzalez N, Moon H, Moser HG, Mrvar M, Murphy C, Mussa R, Nakamura I, Nakamura KR, Nakao M, Nakazawa H, Natkaniec Z, Natochii A, Nazaryan G, Niebuhr C, Niiyama M, Nisar NK, Nishida S, Nishimura K, Ogawa S, Onishchuk Y, Ono H, Onuki Y, Oskin P, Oxford ER, Ozaki H, Pakhlov P, Paladino A, Pang T, Panta A, Paoloni E, Pardi S, Park H, Park SH, Paschen B, Passeri A, Pathak A, Patra S, Paul S, Pedlar TK, Peruzzi I, Peschke R, Pestotnik R, Pham F, Piccolo M, Piilonen LE, Pinna Angioni G, Podesta-Lerma PLM, Podobnik T, Pokharel S, Polat G, Popov V, Praz C, Prell S, Prencipe E, Prim MT, Purohit MV, Purwar H, Rad N, Rados P, Raiz S, Reiter S, Remnev M, Ripp-Baudot I, Rizzo G, Rizzuto LB, Robertson SH, Roney JM, Rostomyan A, Rout N, Rozanska M, Sahoo D, Sanders DA, Sandilya S, Sangal A, Santelj L, Sato Y, Savinov V, Scavino B, Schueler J, Schwanda C, Schwartz AJ, Seino Y, Selce A, Senyo K, Serrano J, Sfienti C, Shiu JG, Shwartz B, Sibidanov A, Simon F, Sobie RJ, Soffer A, Sokolov A, Solovieva E, Spataro S, Spruck B, Starič M, Stefkova S, Stottler ZS, Stroili R, Strube J, Sumihama M, Sutcliffe W, Suzuki SY, Svidras H, Tabata M, Takizawa M, Tamponi U, Tanaka S, Tanida K, Tanigawa H, Taniguchi N, Tenchini F, Tiwary R, Tonelli D, Torassa E, Toutounji N, Trabelsi K, Tsuboyama T, Ueda I, Uehara S, Uematsu Y, Uglov T, Unger K, Unno Y, Uno K, Uno S, Urquijo P, Ushiroda Y, Usov YV, Vahsen SE, van Tonder R, Varner GS, Vinokurova A, Vitale L, Vossen A, Waheed E, Wakeling HM, Wang E, Wang MZ, Wang XL, Warburton A, Watanabe M, Welsch M, Wessel C, Wiechczynski J, Won E, Xu XP, Yabsley BD, Yamada S, Yan W, Yang SB, Ye H, Yelton J, Yin JH, Yoshihara K, Yusa Y, Zani L, Zhilich V, Zhou QD, Zhou XY, Zhukova VI, Žlebčík R. Precise Measurement of the D^{0} and D^{+} Lifetimes at Belle II. Phys Rev Lett 2021; 127:211801. [PMID: 34860075 DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.127.211801] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2021] [Accepted: 10/20/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
Abstract
We report a measurement of the D^{0} and D^{+} lifetimes using D^{0}→K^{-}π^{+} and D^{+}→K^{-}π^{+}π^{+} decays reconstructed in e^{+}e^{-}→cc[over ¯] data recorded by the Belle II experiment at the SuperKEKB asymmetric-energy e^{+}e^{-} collider. The data, collected at center-of-mass energies at or near the ϒ(4S) resonance, correspond to an integrated luminosity of 72 fb^{-1}. The results, τ(D^{0})=410.5±1.1(stat)±0.8(syst) fs and τ(D^{+})=1030.4±4.7(stat)±3.1(syst) fs, are the most precise to date and are consistent with previous determinations.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- F Abudinén
- INFN Sezione di Trieste, I-34127 Trieste, Italy
| | - I Adachi
- The Graduate University for Advanced Studies (SOKENDAI), Hayama 240-0193, Japan
- High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK), Tsukuba 305-0801, Japan
| | - K Adamczyk
- H. Niewodniczanski Institute of Nuclear Physics, Krakow 31-342, Poland
| | - L Aggarwal
- Panjab University, Chandigarh 160014, India
| | - H Ahmed
- St. Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, B2G 2W5, Canada
| | - H Aihara
- Department of Physics, University of Tokyo, Tokyo 113-0033, Japan
| | - N Akopov
- Alikhanyan National Science Laboratory, Yerevan 0036, Armenia
| | - A Aloisio
- INFN Sezione di Napoli, I-80126 Napoli, Italy
- Dipartimento di Scienze Fisiche, Università di Napoli Federico II, I-80126 Napoli, Italy
| | - N Anh Ky
- Institute of Theoretical and Applied Research (ITAR), Duy Tan University, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam
- Institute of Physics, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST), Hanoi, Vietnam
| | - D M Asner
- Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, New York 11973, USA
| | - H Atmacan
- University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio 45221, USA
| | - V Aushev
- Taras Shevchenko National Univ. of Kiev, Kiev, Ukraine
| | - V Babu
- Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, 22607 Hamburg, Germany
| | - S Bacher
- H. Niewodniczanski Institute of Nuclear Physics, Krakow 31-342, Poland
| | - H Bae
- Department of Physics, University of Tokyo, Tokyo 113-0033, Japan
| | - S Baehr
- Institut für Experimentelle Teilchenphysik, Karlsruher Institut für Technologie, 76131 Karlsruhe, Germany
| | - S Bahinipati
- Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar, Satya Nagar 751007, India
| | - P Bambade
- Université Paris-Saclay, CNRS/IN2P3, IJCLab, 91405 Orsay, France
| | - Sw Banerjee
- University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky 40292, USA
| | - S Bansal
- Panjab University, Chandigarh 160014, India
| | - M Barrett
- High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK), Tsukuba 305-0801, Japan
| | - J Baudot
- Université de Strasbourg, CNRS, IPHC, UMR 7178, 67037 Strasbourg, France
| | - M Bauer
- Institut für Experimentelle Teilchenphysik, Karlsruher Institut für Technologie, 76131 Karlsruhe, Germany
| | - A Baur
- Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, 22607 Hamburg, Germany
| | - J Becker
- Institut für Experimentelle Teilchenphysik, Karlsruher Institut für Technologie, 76131 Karlsruhe, Germany
| | - P K Behera
- Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai 600036, India
| | - J V Bennett
- University of Mississippi, University, Mississippi 38677, USA
| | - E Bernieri
- INFN Sezione di Roma Tre, I-00146 Roma, Italy
| | | | - M Bertemes
- Institute of High Energy Physics, Vienna 1050, Austria
| | - E Bertholet
- Tel Aviv University, School of Physics and Astronomy, Tel Aviv, 69978, Israel
| | - M Bessner
- University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii 96822, USA
| | - S Bettarini
- INFN Sezione di Pisa, I-56127 Pisa, Italy
- Dipartimento di Fisica, Università di Pisa, I-56127 Pisa, Italy
| | - V Bhardwaj
- Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Mohali, SAS Nagar, 140306, India
| | - F Bianchi
- INFN Sezione di Torino, I-10125 Torino, Italy
- Dipartimento di Fisica, Università di Torino, I-10125 Torino, Italy
| | - T Bilka
- Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University, 121 16 Prague, Czech Republic
| | - S Bilokin
- Ludwig Maximilians University, 80539 Munich, Germany
| | - D Biswas
- University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky 40292, USA
| | - A Bobrov
- Budker Institute of Nuclear Physics SB RAS, Novosibirsk 630090, Russian Federation
- Novosibirsk State University, Novosibirsk 630090, Russian Federation
| | - D Bodrov
- P.N. Lebedev Physical Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow 119991, Russian Federation
- National Research University Higher School of Economics, Moscow 101000, Russian Federation
| | - A Bolz
- Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, 22607 Hamburg, Germany
| | - A Bozek
- H. Niewodniczanski Institute of Nuclear Physics, Krakow 31-342, Poland
| | - M Bračko
- J. Stefan Institute, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Maribor, 2000 Maribor, Slovenia
| | - P Branchini
- INFN Sezione di Roma Tre, I-00146 Roma, Italy
| | - N Braun
- Institut für Experimentelle Teilchenphysik, Karlsruher Institut für Technologie, 76131 Karlsruhe, Germany
| | - R A Briere
- Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213, USA
| | - T E Browder
- University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii 96822, USA
| | - A Budano
- INFN Sezione di Roma Tre, I-00146 Roma, Italy
| | - S Bussino
- INFN Sezione di Roma Tre, I-00146 Roma, Italy
- Dipartimento di Matematica e Fisica, Università di Roma Tre, I-00146 Roma, Italy
| | - M Campajola
- INFN Sezione di Napoli, I-80126 Napoli, Italy
- Dipartimento di Scienze Fisiche, Università di Napoli Federico II, I-80126 Napoli, Italy
| | - L Cao
- Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, 22607 Hamburg, Germany
| | - G Casarosa
- INFN Sezione di Pisa, I-56127 Pisa, Italy
- Dipartimento di Fisica, Università di Pisa, I-56127 Pisa, Italy
| | - C Cecchi
- INFN Sezione di Perugia, I-06123 Perugia, Italy
- Dipartimento di Fisica, Università di Perugia, I-06123 Perugia, Italy
| | - D Červenkov
- Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University, 121 16 Prague, Czech Republic
| | - M-C Chang
- Department of Physics, Fu Jen Catholic University, Taipei 24205, Taiwan
| | - P Chang
- Department of Physics, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617, Taiwan
| | - R Cheaib
- Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, 22607 Hamburg, Germany
| | - V Chekelian
- Max-Planck-Institut für Physik, 80805 München, Germany
| | - C Chen
- Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa 50011, USA
| | - Y-T Chen
- Department of Physics, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617, Taiwan
| | - B G Cheon
- Department of Physics and Institute of Natural Sciences, Hanyang University, Seoul 04763, South Korea
| | - K Chilikin
- P.N. Lebedev Physical Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow 119991, Russian Federation
| | | | - H-E Cho
- Department of Physics and Institute of Natural Sciences, Hanyang University, Seoul 04763, South Korea
| | - K Cho
- Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information, Daejeon 34141, South Korea
| | - S-J Cho
- Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, South Korea
| | - S-K Choi
- Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, South Korea
| | - S Choudhury
- Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, Telangana 502285, India
| | - D Cinabro
- Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan 48202, USA
| | - L Corona
- INFN Sezione di Pisa, I-56127 Pisa, Italy
- Dipartimento di Fisica, Università di Pisa, I-56127 Pisa, Italy
| | - L M Cremaldi
- University of Mississippi, University, Mississippi 38677, USA
| | - S Cunliffe
- Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, 22607 Hamburg, Germany
| | - T Czank
- Kavli Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe (WPI), University of Tokyo, Kashiwa 277-8583, Japan
| | - F Dattola
- Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, 22607 Hamburg, Germany
| | - E De La Cruz-Burelo
- Centro de Investigacion y de Estudios Avanzados del Instituto Politecnico Nacional, Mexico City 07360, Mexico
| | - G de Marino
- Université Paris-Saclay, CNRS/IN2P3, IJCLab, 91405 Orsay, France
| | - G De Nardo
- INFN Sezione di Napoli, I-80126 Napoli, Italy
- Dipartimento di Scienze Fisiche, Università di Napoli Federico II, I-80126 Napoli, Italy
| | - G De Pietro
- INFN Sezione di Roma Tre, I-00146 Roma, Italy
| | - R de Sangro
- INFN Laboratori Nazionali di Frascati, I-00044 Frascati, Italy
| | - M Destefanis
- INFN Sezione di Torino, I-10125 Torino, Italy
- Dipartimento di Fisica, Università di Torino, I-10125 Torino, Italy
| | - S Dey
- Tel Aviv University, School of Physics and Astronomy, Tel Aviv, 69978, Israel
| | - A De Yta-Hernandez
- Centro de Investigacion y de Estudios Avanzados del Instituto Politecnico Nacional, Mexico City 07360, Mexico
| | - A Di Canto
- Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, New York 11973, USA
| | - F Di Capua
- INFN Sezione di Napoli, I-80126 Napoli, Italy
- Dipartimento di Scienze Fisiche, Università di Napoli Federico II, I-80126 Napoli, Italy
| | | | - Z Doležal
- Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University, 121 16 Prague, Czech Republic
| | | | - T V Dong
- Institute of Theoretical and Applied Research (ITAR), Duy Tan University, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam
| | - M Dorigo
- INFN Sezione di Trieste, I-34127 Trieste, Italy
| | - K Dort
- Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen, 35392 Gießen, Germany
| | - D Dossett
- School of Physics, University of Melbourne, Victoria 3010, Australia
| | - S Dubey
- University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii 96822, USA
| | - S Duell
- University of Bonn, 53115 Bonn, Germany
| | - G Dujany
- Université de Strasbourg, CNRS, IPHC, UMR 7178, 67037 Strasbourg, France
| | - P Ecker
- Institut für Experimentelle Teilchenphysik, Karlsruher Institut für Technologie, 76131 Karlsruhe, Germany
| | - D Epifanov
- Budker Institute of Nuclear Physics SB RAS, Novosibirsk 630090, Russian Federation
- Novosibirsk State University, Novosibirsk 630090, Russian Federation
| | - T Ferber
- Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, 22607 Hamburg, Germany
| | - D Ferlewicz
- School of Physics, University of Melbourne, Victoria 3010, Australia
| | - G Finocchiaro
- INFN Laboratori Nazionali di Frascati, I-00044 Frascati, Italy
| | - K Flood
- University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii 96822, USA
| | - A Fodor
- McGill University, Montréal, Québec, H3A 2T8, Canada
| | - F Forti
- INFN Sezione di Pisa, I-56127 Pisa, Italy
- Dipartimento di Fisica, Università di Pisa, I-56127 Pisa, Italy
| | - B G Fulsom
- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, Washington, D.C. 99352, USA
| | - A Gabrielli
- INFN Sezione di Trieste, I-34127 Trieste, Italy
- Dipartimento di Fisica, Università di Trieste, I-34127 Trieste, Italy
| | - N Gabyshev
- Budker Institute of Nuclear Physics SB RAS, Novosibirsk 630090, Russian Federation
- Novosibirsk State University, Novosibirsk 630090, Russian Federation
| | - A Gaz
- INFN Sezione di Padova, I-35131 Padova, Italy
- Dipartimento di Fisica e Astronomia, Università di Padova, I-35131 Padova, Italy
| | - A Gellrich
- Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, 22607 Hamburg, Germany
| | | | - R Giordano
- INFN Sezione di Napoli, I-80126 Napoli, Italy
- Dipartimento di Scienze Fisiche, Università di Napoli Federico II, I-80126 Napoli, Italy
| | - A Giri
- Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, Telangana 502285, India
| | - A Glazov
- Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, 22607 Hamburg, Germany
| | - B Gobbo
- INFN Sezione di Trieste, I-34127 Trieste, Italy
| | - R Godang
- University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama 36688, USA
| | - P Goldenzweig
- Institut für Experimentelle Teilchenphysik, Karlsruher Institut für Technologie, 76131 Karlsruhe, Germany
| | - B Golob
- J. Stefan Institute, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, University of Ljubljana, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
| | - W Gradl
- Institut für Kernphysik, Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz, D-55099 Mainz, Germany
| | - E Graziani
- INFN Sezione di Roma Tre, I-00146 Roma, Italy
| | - D Greenwald
- Department of Physics, Technische Universität München, 85748 Garching, Germany
| | - T Gu
- University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15260, USA
| | - Y Guan
- University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio 45221, USA
| | - K Gudkova
- Budker Institute of Nuclear Physics SB RAS, Novosibirsk 630090, Russian Federation
- Novosibirsk State University, Novosibirsk 630090, Russian Federation
| | - J Guilliams
- University of Mississippi, University, Mississippi 38677, USA
| | - C Hadjivasiliou
- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, Washington, D.C. 99352, USA
| | - S Halder
- Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai 400005, India
| | - K Hara
- The Graduate University for Advanced Studies (SOKENDAI), Hayama 240-0193, Japan
- High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK), Tsukuba 305-0801, Japan
| | - T Hara
- The Graduate University for Advanced Studies (SOKENDAI), Hayama 240-0193, Japan
- High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK), Tsukuba 305-0801, Japan
| | - O Hartbrich
- University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii 96822, USA
| | - K Hayasaka
- Niigata University, Niigata 950-2181, Japan
| | - H Hayashii
- Nara Women's University, Nara 630-8506, Japan
| | - S Hazra
- Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai 400005, India
| | - C Hearty
- Institute of Particle Physics (Canada), Victoria, British Columbia V8W 2Y2, Canada
- University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6T 1Z1, Canada
| | - I Heredia de la Cruz
- Centro de Investigacion y de Estudios Avanzados del Instituto Politecnico Nacional, Mexico City 07360, Mexico
- Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología, Mexico City 03940, Mexico
| | | | - A Hershenhorn
- University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6T 1Z1, Canada
| | - T Higuchi
- Kavli Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe (WPI), University of Tokyo, Kashiwa 277-8583, Japan
| | - E C Hill
- University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6T 1Z1, Canada
| | - H Hirata
- Graduate School of Science, Nagoya University, Nagoya 464-8602, Japan
| | - M Hoek
- Institut für Kernphysik, Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz, D-55099 Mainz, Germany
| | - M Hohmann
- School of Physics, University of Melbourne, Victoria 3010, Australia
| | - C-L Hsu
- School of Physics, University of Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia
| | - T Humair
- Max-Planck-Institut für Physik, 80805 München, Germany
| | - T Iijima
- Graduate School of Science, Nagoya University, Nagoya 464-8602, Japan
- Kobayashi-Maskawa Institute, Nagoya University, Nagoya 464-8602, Japan
| | - K Inami
- Graduate School of Science, Nagoya University, Nagoya 464-8602, Japan
| | - G Inguglia
- Institute of High Energy Physics, Vienna 1050, Austria
| | - A Ishikawa
- The Graduate University for Advanced Studies (SOKENDAI), Hayama 240-0193, Japan
- High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK), Tsukuba 305-0801, Japan
| | - R Itoh
- The Graduate University for Advanced Studies (SOKENDAI), Hayama 240-0193, Japan
- High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK), Tsukuba 305-0801, Japan
| | - M Iwasaki
- Osaka City University, Osaka 558-8585, Japan
| | - Y Iwasaki
- High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK), Tsukuba 305-0801, Japan
| | - W W Jacobs
- Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana 47408, USA
| | - D E Jaffe
- Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, New York 11973, USA
| | - E-J Jang
- Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828, South Korea
| | - S Jia
- Key Laboratory of Nuclear Physics and Ion-beam Application (MOE) and Institute of Modern Physics, Fudan University, Shanghai 200443, China
| | - Y Jin
- INFN Sezione di Trieste, I-34127 Trieste, Italy
| | | | - H Kakuno
- Tokyo Metropolitan University, Tokyo 192-0397, Japan
| | - A B Kaliyar
- Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai 400005, India
| | - J Kandra
- Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University, 121 16 Prague, Czech Republic
| | - K H Kang
- Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, South Korea
| | - R Karl
- Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, 22607 Hamburg, Germany
| | - G Karyan
- Alikhanyan National Science Laboratory, Yerevan 0036, Armenia
| | - Y Kato
- Graduate School of Science, Nagoya University, Nagoya 464-8602, Japan
- Kobayashi-Maskawa Institute, Nagoya University, Nagoya 464-8602, Japan
| | - T Kawasaki
- Kitasato University, Sagamihara 252-0373, Japan
| | - C Kiesling
- Max-Planck-Institut für Physik, 80805 München, Germany
| | - C-H Kim
- Department of Physics and Institute of Natural Sciences, Hanyang University, Seoul 04763, South Korea
| | - D Y Kim
- Soongsil University, Seoul 06978, South Korea
| | - Y-K Kim
- Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, South Korea
| | - Y Kim
- Korea University, Seoul 02841, South Korea
| | - T D Kimmel
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061, USA
| | - K Kinoshita
- University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio 45221, USA
| | - P Kodyš
- Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University, 121 16 Prague, Czech Republic
| | - T Koga
- High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK), Tsukuba 305-0801, Japan
| | - S Kohani
- University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii 96822, USA
| | - T Konno
- Kitasato University, Sagamihara 252-0373, Japan
| | - S Korpar
- J. Stefan Institute, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Maribor, 2000 Maribor, Slovenia
| | - E Kovalenko
- Budker Institute of Nuclear Physics SB RAS, Novosibirsk 630090, Russian Federation
- Novosibirsk State University, Novosibirsk 630090, Russian Federation
| | - R Kowalewski
- University of Victoria, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 3P6, Canada
| | | | - F Krinner
- Max-Planck-Institut für Physik, 80805 München, Germany
| | - P Križan
- J. Stefan Institute, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, University of Ljubljana, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
| | - P Krokovny
- Budker Institute of Nuclear Physics SB RAS, Novosibirsk 630090, Russian Federation
- Novosibirsk State University, Novosibirsk 630090, Russian Federation
| | - T Kuhr
- Ludwig Maximilians University, 80539 Munich, Germany
| | - J Kumar
- Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213, USA
| | - M Kumar
- Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur, Jaipur 302017, India
| | - R Kumar
- Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana 141004, India
| | - K Kumara
- Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan 48202, USA
| | - S Kurz
- Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, 22607 Hamburg, Germany
| | - A Kuzmin
- Budker Institute of Nuclear Physics SB RAS, Novosibirsk 630090, Russian Federation
- Novosibirsk State University, Novosibirsk 630090, Russian Federation
| | - Y-J Kwon
- Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, South Korea
| | - S Lacaprara
- INFN Sezione di Padova, I-35131 Padova, Italy
| | - K Lalwani
- Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur, Jaipur 302017, India
| | - T Lam
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061, USA
| | - L Lanceri
- INFN Sezione di Trieste, I-34127 Trieste, Italy
| | - J S Lange
- Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen, 35392 Gießen, Germany
| | - M Laurenza
- INFN Sezione di Roma Tre, I-00146 Roma, Italy
- Dipartimento di Matematica e Fisica, Università di Roma Tre, I-00146 Roma, Italy
| | - K Lautenbach
- Aix Marseille Université, CNRS/IN2P3, CPPM, 13288 Marseille, France
| | - F R Le Diberder
- Université Paris-Saclay, CNRS/IN2P3, IJCLab, 91405 Orsay, France
| | - S C Lee
- Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, South Korea
| | - P Leitl
- Max-Planck-Institut für Physik, 80805 München, Germany
| | - D Levit
- Department of Physics, Technische Universität München, 85748 Garching, Germany
| | - C Li
- Liaoning Normal University, Dalian 116029, China
| | - L K Li
- University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio 45221, USA
| | - J Libby
- Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai 600036, India
| | - K Lieret
- Ludwig Maximilians University, 80539 Munich, Germany
| | - Z Liptak
- Hiroshima University, Higashi-Hiroshima, Hiroshima 739-8530, Japan
| | - Q Y Liu
- Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, 22607 Hamburg, Germany
| | - D Liventsev
- High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK), Tsukuba 305-0801, Japan
- Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan 48202, USA
| | - S Longo
- Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, 22607 Hamburg, Germany
| | - T Lueck
- Ludwig Maximilians University, 80539 Munich, Germany
| | - C Lyu
- University of Bonn, 53115 Bonn, Germany
| | - R Manfredi
- INFN Sezione di Trieste, I-34127 Trieste, Italy
- Dipartimento di Fisica, Università di Trieste, I-34127 Trieste, Italy
| | - E Manoni
- INFN Sezione di Perugia, I-06123 Perugia, Italy
| | - C Marinas
- Instituto de Fisica Corpuscular, Paterna 46980, Spain
| | - A Martini
- Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, 22607 Hamburg, Germany
| | - T Matsuda
- University of Miyazaki, Miyazaki 889-2192, Japan
| | - K Matsuoka
- High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK), Tsukuba 305-0801, Japan
| | - D Matvienko
- Budker Institute of Nuclear Physics SB RAS, Novosibirsk 630090, Russian Federation
- P.N. Lebedev Physical Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow 119991, Russian Federation
- Novosibirsk State University, Novosibirsk 630090, Russian Federation
| | - J A McKenna
- University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6T 1Z1, Canada
| | - F Meier
- Duke University, Durham, North Carolina 27708, USA
| | - M Merola
- INFN Sezione di Napoli, I-80126 Napoli, Italy
- Dipartimento di Scienze Fisiche, Università di Napoli Federico II, I-80126 Napoli, Italy
| | - F Metzner
- Institut für Experimentelle Teilchenphysik, Karlsruher Institut für Technologie, 76131 Karlsruhe, Germany
| | - C Miller
- University of Victoria, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 3P6, Canada
| | | | - R Mizuk
- P.N. Lebedev Physical Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow 119991, Russian Federation
- National Research University Higher School of Economics, Moscow 101000, Russian Federation
| | - G B Mohanty
- Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai 400005, India
| | - N Molina-Gonzalez
- Centro de Investigacion y de Estudios Avanzados del Instituto Politecnico Nacional, Mexico City 07360, Mexico
| | - H Moon
- Korea University, Seoul 02841, South Korea
| | - H-G Moser
- Max-Planck-Institut für Physik, 80805 München, Germany
| | - M Mrvar
- Institute of High Energy Physics, Vienna 1050, Austria
| | - C Murphy
- Kavli Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe (WPI), University of Tokyo, Kashiwa 277-8583, Japan
| | - R Mussa
- INFN Sezione di Torino, I-10125 Torino, Italy
| | - I Nakamura
- The Graduate University for Advanced Studies (SOKENDAI), Hayama 240-0193, Japan
- High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK), Tsukuba 305-0801, Japan
| | - K R Nakamura
- The Graduate University for Advanced Studies (SOKENDAI), Hayama 240-0193, Japan
- High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK), Tsukuba 305-0801, Japan
| | - M Nakao
- The Graduate University for Advanced Studies (SOKENDAI), Hayama 240-0193, Japan
- High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK), Tsukuba 305-0801, Japan
| | - H Nakazawa
- Department of Physics, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617, Taiwan
| | - Z Natkaniec
- H. Niewodniczanski Institute of Nuclear Physics, Krakow 31-342, Poland
| | - A Natochii
- University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii 96822, USA
| | - G Nazaryan
- Alikhanyan National Science Laboratory, Yerevan 0036, Armenia
| | - C Niebuhr
- Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, 22607 Hamburg, Germany
| | - M Niiyama
- Kyoto Sangyo University, Kyoto 603-8555, Japan
| | - N K Nisar
- Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, New York 11973, USA
| | - S Nishida
- The Graduate University for Advanced Studies (SOKENDAI), Hayama 240-0193, Japan
- High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK), Tsukuba 305-0801, Japan
| | - K Nishimura
- University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii 96822, USA
| | - S Ogawa
- Toho University, Funabashi 274-8510, Japan
| | - Y Onishchuk
- Taras Shevchenko National Univ. of Kiev, Kiev, Ukraine
| | - H Ono
- Niigata University, Niigata 950-2181, Japan
| | - Y Onuki
- Department of Physics, University of Tokyo, Tokyo 113-0033, Japan
| | - P Oskin
- P.N. Lebedev Physical Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow 119991, Russian Federation
| | - E R Oxford
- Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213, USA
| | - H Ozaki
- The Graduate University for Advanced Studies (SOKENDAI), Hayama 240-0193, Japan
- High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK), Tsukuba 305-0801, Japan
| | - P Pakhlov
- P.N. Lebedev Physical Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow 119991, Russian Federation
- Moscow Physical Engineering Institute, Moscow 115409, Russian Federation
| | - A Paladino
- INFN Sezione di Pisa, I-56127 Pisa, Italy
- Dipartimento di Fisica, Università di Pisa, I-56127 Pisa, Italy
| | - T Pang
- University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15260, USA
| | - A Panta
- University of Mississippi, University, Mississippi 38677, USA
| | - E Paoloni
- INFN Sezione di Pisa, I-56127 Pisa, Italy
- Dipartimento di Fisica, Università di Pisa, I-56127 Pisa, Italy
| | - S Pardi
- INFN Sezione di Napoli, I-80126 Napoli, Italy
| | - H Park
- Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, South Korea
| | - S-H Park
- High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK), Tsukuba 305-0801, Japan
| | - B Paschen
- University of Bonn, 53115 Bonn, Germany
| | - A Passeri
- INFN Sezione di Roma Tre, I-00146 Roma, Italy
| | - A Pathak
- University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky 40292, USA
| | - S Patra
- Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Mohali, SAS Nagar, 140306, India
| | - S Paul
- Department of Physics, Technische Universität München, 85748 Garching, Germany
| | - T K Pedlar
- Luther College, Decorah, Iowa 52101, USA
| | - I Peruzzi
- INFN Laboratori Nazionali di Frascati, I-00044 Frascati, Italy
| | - R Peschke
- University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii 96822, USA
| | - R Pestotnik
- J. Stefan Institute, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
| | - F Pham
- School of Physics, University of Melbourne, Victoria 3010, Australia
| | - M Piccolo
- INFN Laboratori Nazionali di Frascati, I-00044 Frascati, Italy
| | - L E Piilonen
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061, USA
| | - G Pinna Angioni
- INFN Sezione di Torino, I-10125 Torino, Italy
- Dipartimento di Fisica, Università di Torino, I-10125 Torino, Italy
| | | | - T Podobnik
- J. Stefan Institute, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
| | - S Pokharel
- University of Mississippi, University, Mississippi 38677, USA
| | - G Polat
- Aix Marseille Université, CNRS/IN2P3, CPPM, 13288 Marseille, France
| | - V Popov
- National Research University Higher School of Economics, Moscow 101000, Russian Federation
| | - C Praz
- Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, 22607 Hamburg, Germany
| | - S Prell
- Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa 50011, USA
| | - E Prencipe
- Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen, 35392 Gießen, Germany
| | - M T Prim
- University of Bonn, 53115 Bonn, Germany
| | - M V Purohit
- Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology, Okinawa 904-0495, Japan
| | - H Purwar
- University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii 96822, USA
| | - N Rad
- Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, 22607 Hamburg, Germany
| | - P Rados
- Institute of High Energy Physics, Vienna 1050, Austria
| | - S Raiz
- INFN Sezione di Trieste, I-34127 Trieste, Italy
- Dipartimento di Fisica, Università di Trieste, I-34127 Trieste, Italy
| | - S Reiter
- Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen, 35392 Gießen, Germany
| | - M Remnev
- Budker Institute of Nuclear Physics SB RAS, Novosibirsk 630090, Russian Federation
- Novosibirsk State University, Novosibirsk 630090, Russian Federation
| | - I Ripp-Baudot
- Université de Strasbourg, CNRS, IPHC, UMR 7178, 67037 Strasbourg, France
| | - G Rizzo
- INFN Sezione di Pisa, I-56127 Pisa, Italy
- Dipartimento di Fisica, Università di Pisa, I-56127 Pisa, Italy
| | - L B Rizzuto
- J. Stefan Institute, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
| | - S H Robertson
- Institute of Particle Physics (Canada), Victoria, British Columbia V8W 2Y2, Canada
- McGill University, Montréal, Québec, H3A 2T8, Canada
| | - J M Roney
- Institute of Particle Physics (Canada), Victoria, British Columbia V8W 2Y2, Canada
- University of Victoria, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 3P6, Canada
| | - A Rostomyan
- Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, 22607 Hamburg, Germany
| | - N Rout
- Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai 600036, India
| | - M Rozanska
- H. Niewodniczanski Institute of Nuclear Physics, Krakow 31-342, Poland
| | - D Sahoo
- Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa 50011, USA
| | - D A Sanders
- University of Mississippi, University, Mississippi 38677, USA
| | - S Sandilya
- Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, Telangana 502285, India
| | - A Sangal
- University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio 45221, USA
| | - L Santelj
- J. Stefan Institute, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, University of Ljubljana, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
| | - Y Sato
- High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK), Tsukuba 305-0801, Japan
| | - V Savinov
- University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15260, USA
| | - B Scavino
- Institut für Kernphysik, Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz, D-55099 Mainz, Germany
| | - J Schueler
- University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii 96822, USA
| | - C Schwanda
- Institute of High Energy Physics, Vienna 1050, Austria
| | - A J Schwartz
- University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio 45221, USA
| | - Y Seino
- Niigata University, Niigata 950-2181, Japan
| | - A Selce
- ENEA Casaccia, I-00123 Roma, Italy
- INFN Sezione di Roma Tre, I-00146 Roma, Italy
| | - K Senyo
- Yamagata University, Yamagata 990-8560, Japan
| | - J Serrano
- Aix Marseille Université, CNRS/IN2P3, CPPM, 13288 Marseille, France
| | - C Sfienti
- Institut für Kernphysik, Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz, D-55099 Mainz, Germany
| | - J-G Shiu
- Department of Physics, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617, Taiwan
| | - B Shwartz
- Budker Institute of Nuclear Physics SB RAS, Novosibirsk 630090, Russian Federation
- Novosibirsk State University, Novosibirsk 630090, Russian Federation
| | - A Sibidanov
- University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii 96822, USA
| | - F Simon
- Max-Planck-Institut für Physik, 80805 München, Germany
| | - R J Sobie
- Institute of Particle Physics (Canada), Victoria, British Columbia V8W 2Y2, Canada
- University of Victoria, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 3P6, Canada
| | - A Soffer
- Tel Aviv University, School of Physics and Astronomy, Tel Aviv, 69978, Israel
| | - A Sokolov
- Institute for High Energy Physics, Protvino 142281, Russian Federation
| | - E Solovieva
- P.N. Lebedev Physical Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow 119991, Russian Federation
| | - S Spataro
- INFN Sezione di Torino, I-10125 Torino, Italy
- Dipartimento di Fisica, Università di Torino, I-10125 Torino, Italy
| | - B Spruck
- Institut für Kernphysik, Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz, D-55099 Mainz, Germany
| | - M Starič
- J. Stefan Institute, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
| | - S Stefkova
- Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, 22607 Hamburg, Germany
| | - Z S Stottler
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061, USA
| | - R Stroili
- INFN Sezione di Padova, I-35131 Padova, Italy
- Dipartimento di Fisica e Astronomia, Università di Padova, I-35131 Padova, Italy
| | - J Strube
- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, Washington, D.C. 99352, USA
| | - M Sumihama
- Gifu University, Gifu 501-1193, Japan
- Research Center for Nuclear Physics, Osaka University, Osaka 567-0047, Japan
| | | | - S Y Suzuki
- The Graduate University for Advanced Studies (SOKENDAI), Hayama 240-0193, Japan
- High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK), Tsukuba 305-0801, Japan
| | - H Svidras
- Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, 22607 Hamburg, Germany
| | - M Tabata
- Chiba University, Chiba 263-8522, Japan
| | - M Takizawa
- J-PARC Branch, KEK Theory Center, High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK), Tsukuba 305-0801, Japan
- Meson Science Laboratory, Cluster for Pioneering Research, RIKEN, Saitama 351-0198, Japan
- Showa Pharmaceutical University, Tokyo 194-8543, Japan
| | - U Tamponi
- INFN Sezione di Torino, I-10125 Torino, Italy
| | - S Tanaka
- The Graduate University for Advanced Studies (SOKENDAI), Hayama 240-0193, Japan
- High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK), Tsukuba 305-0801, Japan
| | - K Tanida
- Advanced Science Research Center, Japan Atomic Energy Agency, Naka 319-1195, Japan
| | - H Tanigawa
- Department of Physics, University of Tokyo, Tokyo 113-0033, Japan
| | - N Taniguchi
- High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK), Tsukuba 305-0801, Japan
| | - F Tenchini
- INFN Sezione di Pisa, I-56127 Pisa, Italy
- Dipartimento di Fisica, Università di Pisa, I-56127 Pisa, Italy
| | - R Tiwary
- Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai 400005, India
| | - D Tonelli
- INFN Sezione di Trieste, I-34127 Trieste, Italy
| | - E Torassa
- INFN Sezione di Padova, I-35131 Padova, Italy
| | - N Toutounji
- School of Physics, University of Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia
| | - K Trabelsi
- Université Paris-Saclay, CNRS/IN2P3, IJCLab, 91405 Orsay, France
| | - T Tsuboyama
- The Graduate University for Advanced Studies (SOKENDAI), Hayama 240-0193, Japan
- High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK), Tsukuba 305-0801, Japan
| | - I Ueda
- The Graduate University for Advanced Studies (SOKENDAI), Hayama 240-0193, Japan
- High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK), Tsukuba 305-0801, Japan
| | - S Uehara
- The Graduate University for Advanced Studies (SOKENDAI), Hayama 240-0193, Japan
- High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK), Tsukuba 305-0801, Japan
| | - Y Uematsu
- Department of Physics, University of Tokyo, Tokyo 113-0033, Japan
| | - T Uglov
- P.N. Lebedev Physical Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow 119991, Russian Federation
- National Research University Higher School of Economics, Moscow 101000, Russian Federation
| | - K Unger
- Institut für Experimentelle Teilchenphysik, Karlsruher Institut für Technologie, 76131 Karlsruhe, Germany
| | - Y Unno
- Department of Physics and Institute of Natural Sciences, Hanyang University, Seoul 04763, South Korea
| | - K Uno
- Niigata University, Niigata 950-2181, Japan
| | - S Uno
- The Graduate University for Advanced Studies (SOKENDAI), Hayama 240-0193, Japan
- High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK), Tsukuba 305-0801, Japan
| | - P Urquijo
- School of Physics, University of Melbourne, Victoria 3010, Australia
| | - Y Ushiroda
- The Graduate University for Advanced Studies (SOKENDAI), Hayama 240-0193, Japan
- High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK), Tsukuba 305-0801, Japan
- Department of Physics, University of Tokyo, Tokyo 113-0033, Japan
| | - Y V Usov
- Budker Institute of Nuclear Physics SB RAS, Novosibirsk 630090, Russian Federation
- Novosibirsk State University, Novosibirsk 630090, Russian Federation
| | - S E Vahsen
- University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii 96822, USA
| | | | - G S Varner
- University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii 96822, USA
| | - A Vinokurova
- Budker Institute of Nuclear Physics SB RAS, Novosibirsk 630090, Russian Federation
- Novosibirsk State University, Novosibirsk 630090, Russian Federation
| | - L Vitale
- INFN Sezione di Trieste, I-34127 Trieste, Italy
- Dipartimento di Fisica, Università di Trieste, I-34127 Trieste, Italy
| | - A Vossen
- Duke University, Durham, North Carolina 27708, USA
| | - E Waheed
- High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK), Tsukuba 305-0801, Japan
| | - H M Wakeling
- McGill University, Montréal, Québec, H3A 2T8, Canada
| | - E Wang
- University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15260, USA
| | - M-Z Wang
- Department of Physics, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617, Taiwan
| | - X L Wang
- Key Laboratory of Nuclear Physics and Ion-beam Application (MOE) and Institute of Modern Physics, Fudan University, Shanghai 200443, China
| | - A Warburton
- McGill University, Montréal, Québec, H3A 2T8, Canada
| | - M Watanabe
- Niigata University, Niigata 950-2181, Japan
| | - M Welsch
- University of Bonn, 53115 Bonn, Germany
| | - C Wessel
- University of Bonn, 53115 Bonn, Germany
| | - J Wiechczynski
- H. Niewodniczanski Institute of Nuclear Physics, Krakow 31-342, Poland
| | - E Won
- Korea University, Seoul 02841, South Korea
| | - X P Xu
- Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, China
| | - B D Yabsley
- School of Physics, University of Sydney, New South Wales 2006, Australia
| | - S Yamada
- High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK), Tsukuba 305-0801, Japan
| | - W Yan
- University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026, China
| | - S B Yang
- Korea University, Seoul 02841, South Korea
| | - H Ye
- Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, 22607 Hamburg, Germany
| | - J Yelton
- University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida 32611, USA
| | - J H Yin
- Korea University, Seoul 02841, South Korea
| | - K Yoshihara
- Graduate School of Science, Nagoya University, Nagoya 464-8602, Japan
| | - Y Yusa
- Niigata University, Niigata 950-2181, Japan
| | - L Zani
- Aix Marseille Université, CNRS/IN2P3, CPPM, 13288 Marseille, France
| | - V Zhilich
- Budker Institute of Nuclear Physics SB RAS, Novosibirsk 630090, Russian Federation
- Novosibirsk State University, Novosibirsk 630090, Russian Federation
| | - Q D Zhou
- Graduate School of Science, Nagoya University, Nagoya 464-8602, Japan
- Institute for Advanced Research, Nagoya University, Nagoya 464-8602, Japan
- Kobayashi-Maskawa Institute, Nagoya University, Nagoya 464-8602, Japan
| | - X Y Zhou
- Liaoning Normal University, Dalian 116029, China
| | - V I Zhukova
- P.N. Lebedev Physical Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow 119991, Russian Federation
| | - R Žlebčík
- Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University, 121 16 Prague, Czech Republic
| |
Collapse
|
15
|
Üçsular F, Karadeniz G, Polat G, Yalnız E, Ayrancı A, Çinkooğlu A, Savaş R, Solmaz H, Güldaval F, Büyükşirin M. Quantitative CT in mortality prediction in pulmonary fibrosis with or without emphysema. Sarcoidosis Vasc Diffuse Lung Dis 2021; 38:e2021024. [PMID: 34744420 PMCID: PMC8552565 DOI: 10.36141/svdld.v38i3.11044] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2020] [Accepted: 04/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
Abstract
Aim: We aimed to evaluate the quantitative CT analysis of patients with CPFE in comparison with IPF and emphysema. Methods: Patients with CPFE(n:36), IPF(n:38) and emphysema(n:32) were retrospectively included in the study with the approval of the ethics committee. Results: There was a positive correlation between total lung volume and FVC%, TLCO% and 6 MWT, and negative correlation between mMRC and mortality. Negative correlation was found between right, left lung density and FVC%, TLCO% and 6 MWT, and positive correlation between mortality. Also, total lung volume, right and left lung densities were significant in predicting mortality and cut-off values are ≤3831,> -778 and> -775, respectively (p = 0.040, 0.020, 0.013). Conclusion: Quantitative CT are guiding in predicting mortality of the disease.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Fatma Üçsular
- University of Health Sciences, Dr Suat Seren Chest Disease and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Pulmonary Disease, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Gülistan Karadeniz
- University of Health Sciences, Dr Suat Seren Chest Disease and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Pulmonary Disease, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Gülru Polat
- University of Health Sciences, Dr Suat Seren Chest Disease and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Pulmonary Disease, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Enver Yalnız
- University of Health Sciences, Dr Suat Seren Chest Disease and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Pulmonary Disease, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Aysu Ayrancı
- University of Health Sciences, Dr Suat Seren Chest Disease and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Pulmonary Disease, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Akin Çinkooğlu
- Ege University Medical Faculty, Radiology, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Recep Savaş
- Ege University Medical Faculty, Radiology, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Hatice Solmaz
- University of Health Sciencies, Tepecik Training and Research Hospital, Cardiology, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Filiz Güldaval
- University of Health Sciences, Dr Suat Seren Chest Disease and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Pulmonary Disease, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Melih Büyükşirin
- University of Health Sciences, Dr Suat Seren Chest Disease and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Pulmonary Disease, Izmir, Turkey
| |
Collapse
|
16
|
Abudinén F, Adachi I, Adamczyk K, Ahlburg P, Aihara H, Akopov N, Aloisio A, Anh Ky N, Asner DM, Atmacan H, Aushev T, Aushev V, Baur A, Babu V, Baehr S, Bambade P, Banerjee S, Bansal S, Baudot J, Becker J, Behera PK, Bennett JV, Bernieri E, Bernlochner FU, Bertemes M, Bertholet E, Bessner M, Bettarini S, Bianchi F, Bilka T, Biswas D, Bozek A, Bračko M, Branchini P, Braun N, Browder TE, Budano A, Bussino S, Campajola M, Cao L, Casarosa G, Cecchi C, Červenkov D, Chang P, Cheaib R, Chekelian V, Chen C, Chen YT, Cheon BG, Chilikin K, Chirapatpimol K, Cho K, Cho SJ, Choudhury S, Cinabro D, Corona L, Cremaldi LM, Cunliffe S, Czank T, Dattola F, De La Cruz-Burelo E, de Marino G, De Nardo G, De Nuccio M, De Pietro G, de Sangro R, Destefanis M, Dey S, De Yta-Hernandez A, Di Canto A, Di Capua F, Dingfelder J, Doležal Z, Domínguez Jiménez I, Dong TV, Dort K, Dubey S, Duell S, Dujany G, Eidelman S, Eliachevitch M, Epifanov D, Ferber T, Ferlewicz D, Fillinger T, Finocchiaro G, Fiore S, Fodor A, Forti F, Frey A, Fulsom BG, Gabyshev N, Ganiev E, Garcia-Hernandez M, Garmash A, Gaur V, Gaz A, Gellrich A, Giordano R, Giri A, Glazov A, Gobbo B, Godang R, Goldenzweig P, Golob B, Grace P, Gradl W, Graziani E, Greenwald D, Guan Y, Gudkova K, Hadjivasiliou C, Halder S, Hara K, Hartbrich O, Hayasaka K, Hayashii H, Hazra S, Hearty C, Heredia de la Cruz I, Hernández Villanueva M, Hershenhorn A, Higuchi T, Hill EC, Hirata H, Hoek M, Hohmann M, Hsu CL, Humair T, Iijima T, Inami K, Inguglia G, Irakkathil Jabbar J, Ishikawa A, Itoh R, Iwasaki M, Iwasaki Y, Jackson P, Jacobs WW, Jaffe DE, Jin Y, Joo C, Junkerkalefeld H, Kaliyar AB, Kandra J, Kang KH, Karl R, Karyan G, Kawasaki T, Ketter C, Kichimi H, Kiesling C, Kim CH, Kim DY, Kim YK, Kimmel TD, Kodyš P, Koga T, Kohani S, Konno T, Korobov A, Korpar S, Kovalenko E, Kraetzschmar TMG, Krinner F, Križan P, Krokovny P, Kuhr T, Kumar J, Kumar M, Kumar R, Kumara K, Kunigo T, Kurz S, Kuzmin A, Kwon YJ, Lacaprara S, Lai YT, La Licata C, Lanceri L, Lange JS, Laurenza M, Lautenbach K, Le Diberder FR, Lee SC, Leitl P, Levit D, Lewis PM, Li C, Li LK, Li SX, Li YB, Libby J, Lieret K, Liptak Z, Liu QY, Liventsev D, Longo S, Lozar A, Lueck T, Lyu C, Maggiora M, Maity S, Manfredi R, Manoni E, Marcello S, Marinas C, Martini A, Masuda M, Matsuda T, Matsuoka K, Matvienko D, Meier F, Merola M, Metzner F, Milesi M, Miller C, Miyabayashi K, Miyake H, Mizuk R, Mohanty GB, Moser HG, Mrvar M, Müller FJ, Murphy C, Mussa R, Nakamura KR, Nakao M, Natkaniec Z, Natochii A, Nayak M, Nazaryan G, Niebuhr C, Nisar NK, Nishida S, Nishimura K, Ogawa S, Onishchuk Y, Ono H, Onuki Y, Oskin P, Ozaki H, Pakhlov P, Pakhlova G, Paladino A, Pang T, Panta A, Paoloni E, Pardi S, Park H, Park SH, Paschen B, Passeri A, Pathak A, Patra S, Paul S, Pedlar TK, Peruzzi I, Pestotnik R, Piccolo M, Piilonen LE, Podesta-Lerma PLM, Podobnik T, Pokharel S, Polat G, Popov V, Praz C, Prell S, Prencipe E, Prim MT, Rad N, Rados P, Raiz S, Remnev M, Ripp-Baudot I, Ritter M, Rizzo G, Rizzuto LB, Robertson SH, Rodríguez Pérez D, Roney JM, Rostomyan A, Rout N, Russo G, Sahoo D, Sanders DA, Sandilya S, Sangal A, Santelj L, Sato Y, Savinov V, Scavino B, Schueler J, Schwanda C, Schwartz AJ, Seddon RM, Seino Y, Selce A, Senyo K, Serrano J, Sevior ME, Sfienti C, Shiu JG, Shwartz B, Sibidanov A, Simon F, Sobie RJ, Soffer A, Sokolov A, Solovieva E, Spataro S, Spruck B, Starič M, Stefkova S, Stottler ZS, Stroili R, Sumihama M, Sumisawa K, Summers DJ, Sutcliffe W, Suzuki SY, Svidras H, Tabata M, Takahashi M, Takizawa M, Tamponi U, Tanaka S, Tanida K, Tanigawa H, Taniguchi N, Taras P, Tenchini F, Tonelli D, Torassa E, Toutounji N, Trabelsi K, Uchida M, Unno Y, Uno K, Uno S, Urquijo P, Ushiroda Y, Usov YV, Vahsen SE, van Tonder R, Varner GS, Varvell KE, Vinokurova A, Vitale L, Wach B, Waheed E, Wakeling HM, Wan Abdullah W, Wang MZ, Wang XL, Warburton A, Watanuki S, Webb J, Welsch M, Wessel C, Wiechczynski J, Windel H, Xu XP, Yabsley BD, Yamada S, Yan W, Yang SB, Ye H, Yelton J, Yin JH, Yook YM, Yoshihara K, Yuan CZ, Yusa Y, Zani L, Zhilich V, Zhou QD, Zhou XY, Zhukova VI. Search for B^{+}→K^{+}νν[over ¯] Decays Using an Inclusive Tagging Method at Belle II. Phys Rev Lett 2021; 127:181802. [PMID: 34767404 DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.127.181802] [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] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2021] [Revised: 07/23/2021] [Accepted: 09/10/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
Abstract
A search for the flavor-changing neutral-current decay B^{+}→K^{+}νν[over ¯] is performed at the Belle II experiment at the SuperKEKB asymmetric energy electron-positron collider. The data sample corresponds to an integrated luminosity of 63 fb^{-1} collected at the ϒ(4S) resonance and a sample of 9 fb^{-1} collected at an energy 60 MeV below the resonance. Because the measurable decay signature involves only a single charged kaon, a novel measurement approach is used that exploits not only the properties of the B^{+}→K^{+}νν[over ¯] decay, but also the inclusive properties of the other B meson in the ϒ(4S)→BB[over ¯] event, to suppress the background from other B meson decays and light-quark pair production. This inclusive tagging approach offers a higher signal efficiency compared to previous searches. No significant signal is observed. An upper limit on the branching fraction of B^{+}→K^{+}νν[over ¯] of 4.1×10^{-5} is set at the 90% confidence level.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- F Abudinén
- INFN Sezione di Trieste, I-34127 Trieste
| | - I Adachi
- The Graduate University for Advanced Studies (SOKENDAI), Hayama 240-0193
- High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK), Tsukuba 305-0801
| | - K Adamczyk
- H. Niewodniczanski Institute of Nuclear Physics, Krakow 31-342
| | | | - H Aihara
- Department of Physics, University of Tokyo, Tokyo 113-0033
| | - N Akopov
- Alikhanyan National Science Laboratory, Yerevan 0036
| | - A Aloisio
- INFN Sezione di Napoli, I-80126 Napoli
- Dipartimento di Scienze Fisiche, Università di Napoli Federico II, I-80126 Napoli
| | - N Anh Ky
- Institute of Theoretical and Applied Research (ITAR), Duy Tan University, Hanoi 100000
- Institute of Physics, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST), Hanoi
| | - D M Asner
- Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, New York 11973
| | - H Atmacan
- University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio 45221
| | - T Aushev
- National Research University Higher School of Economics, Moscow 101000
| | - V Aushev
- Taras Shevchenko National University of Kiev, Kiev
| | - A Baur
- Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, 22607 Hamburg
| | - V Babu
- Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, 22607 Hamburg
| | - S Baehr
- Institut für Experimentelle Teilchenphysik, Karlsruher Institut für Technologie, 76131 Karlsruhe
| | - P Bambade
- Université Paris-Saclay, CNRS/IN2P3, IJCLab, 91405 Orsay
| | - Sw Banerjee
- University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky 40292
| | - S Bansal
- Panjab University, Chandigarh 160014
| | - J Baudot
- Université de Strasbourg, CNRS, IPHC, UMR 7178, 67037 Strasbourg
| | - J Becker
- Institut für Experimentelle Teilchenphysik, Karlsruher Institut für Technologie, 76131 Karlsruhe
| | - P K Behera
- Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai 600036
| | - J V Bennett
- University of Mississippi, University, Mississippi 38677
| | | | | | - M Bertemes
- Institute of High Energy Physics, Vienna 1050
| | - E Bertholet
- School of Physics and Astronomy, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, 69978
| | - M Bessner
- University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii 96822
| | - S Bettarini
- INFN Sezione di Pisa, I-56127 Pisa
- Dipartimento di Fisica, Università di Pisa, I-56127 Pisa
| | - F Bianchi
- INFN Sezione di Torino, I-10125 Torino
- Dipartimento di Fisica, Università di Torino, I-10125 Torino
| | - T Bilka
- Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University, 121 16 Prague
| | - D Biswas
- University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky 40292
| | - A Bozek
- H. Niewodniczanski Institute of Nuclear Physics, Krakow 31-342
| | - M Bračko
- J. Stefan Institute, 1000 Ljubljana
- Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Maribor, 2000 Maribor
| | | | - N Braun
- Institut für Experimentelle Teilchenphysik, Karlsruher Institut für Technologie, 76131 Karlsruhe
| | - T E Browder
- University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii 96822
| | - A Budano
- INFN Sezione di Roma Tre, I-00146 Roma
| | - S Bussino
- INFN Sezione di Roma Tre, I-00146 Roma
- Dipartimento di Matematica e Fisica, Università di Roma Tre, I-00146 Roma
| | - M Campajola
- INFN Sezione di Napoli, I-80126 Napoli
- Dipartimento di Scienze Fisiche, Università di Napoli Federico II, I-80126 Napoli
| | - L Cao
- University of Bonn, 53115 Bonn
| | - G Casarosa
- INFN Sezione di Pisa, I-56127 Pisa
- Dipartimento di Fisica, Università di Pisa, I-56127 Pisa
| | - C Cecchi
- INFN Sezione di Perugia, I-06123 Perugia
- Dipartimento di Fisica, Università di Perugia, I-06123 Perugia
| | - D Červenkov
- Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University, 121 16 Prague
| | - P Chang
- Department of Physics, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617
| | - R Cheaib
- Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, 22607 Hamburg
| | - V Chekelian
- Max-Planck-Institut für Physik, 80805 München
| | - C Chen
- Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa 50011
| | - Y-T Chen
- Department of Physics, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617
| | - B G Cheon
- Department of Physics and Institute of Natural Sciences, Hanyang University, Seoul 04763
| | - K Chilikin
- P. N. Lebedev Physical Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow 119991
| | | | - K Cho
- Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information, Daejeon 34141
| | - S-J Cho
- Yonsei University, Seoul 03722
| | - S Choudhury
- Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, Telangana 502285
| | - D Cinabro
- Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan 48202
| | - L Corona
- INFN Sezione di Pisa, I-56127 Pisa
- Dipartimento di Fisica, Università di Pisa, I-56127 Pisa
| | - L M Cremaldi
- University of Mississippi, University, Mississippi 38677
| | - S Cunliffe
- Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, 22607 Hamburg
| | - T Czank
- Kavli Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe (WPI), University of Tokyo, Kashiwa 277-8583
| | - F Dattola
- Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, 22607 Hamburg
| | - E De La Cruz-Burelo
- Centro de Investigacion y de Estudios Avanzados del Instituto Politecnico Nacional, Mexico City 07360
| | - G de Marino
- Université Paris-Saclay, CNRS/IN2P3, IJCLab, 91405 Orsay
| | - G De Nardo
- INFN Sezione di Napoli, I-80126 Napoli
- Dipartimento di Scienze Fisiche, Università di Napoli Federico II, I-80126 Napoli
| | - M De Nuccio
- Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, 22607 Hamburg
| | | | - R de Sangro
- INFN Laboratori Nazionali di Frascati, I-00044 Frascati
| | - M Destefanis
- INFN Sezione di Torino, I-10125 Torino
- Dipartimento di Fisica, Università di Torino, I-10125 Torino
| | - S Dey
- School of Physics and Astronomy, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, 69978
| | - A De Yta-Hernandez
- Centro de Investigacion y de Estudios Avanzados del Instituto Politecnico Nacional, Mexico City 07360
| | - A Di Canto
- Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, New York 11973
| | - F Di Capua
- INFN Sezione di Napoli, I-80126 Napoli
- Dipartimento di Scienze Fisiche, Università di Napoli Federico II, I-80126 Napoli
| | | | - Z Doležal
- Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University, 121 16 Prague
| | | | - T V Dong
- Institute of Theoretical and Applied Research (ITAR), Duy Tan University, Hanoi 100000
| | - K Dort
- Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen, 35392 Gießen
| | - S Dubey
- University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii 96822
| | - S Duell
- University of Bonn, 53115 Bonn
| | - G Dujany
- Université de Strasbourg, CNRS, IPHC, UMR 7178, 67037 Strasbourg
| | - S Eidelman
- Budker Institute of Nuclear Physics SB RAS, Novosibirsk 630090
- P. N. Lebedev Physical Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow 119991
- Novosibirsk State University, Novosibirsk 630090
| | | | - D Epifanov
- Budker Institute of Nuclear Physics SB RAS, Novosibirsk 630090
- Novosibirsk State University, Novosibirsk 630090
| | - T Ferber
- Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, 22607 Hamburg
| | - D Ferlewicz
- School of Physics, University of Melbourne, Victoria 3010
| | - T Fillinger
- Université de Strasbourg, CNRS, IPHC, UMR 7178, 67037 Strasbourg
| | - G Finocchiaro
- INFN Laboratori Nazionali di Frascati, I-00044 Frascati
| | - S Fiore
- INFN Sezione di Roma, I-00185 Roma
| | - A Fodor
- McGill University, Montréal, Québec, H3A 2T8
| | - F Forti
- INFN Sezione di Pisa, I-56127 Pisa
- Dipartimento di Fisica, Università di Pisa, I-56127 Pisa
| | - A Frey
- II. Physikalisches Institut, Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, 37073 Göttingen
| | - B G Fulsom
- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, Washington 99352
| | - N Gabyshev
- Budker Institute of Nuclear Physics SB RAS, Novosibirsk 630090
- Novosibirsk State University, Novosibirsk 630090
| | - E Ganiev
- INFN Sezione di Trieste, I-34127 Trieste
- Dipartimento di Fisica, Università di Trieste, I-34127 Trieste
| | - M Garcia-Hernandez
- Centro de Investigacion y de Estudios Avanzados del Instituto Politecnico Nacional, Mexico City 07360
| | - A Garmash
- Budker Institute of Nuclear Physics SB RAS, Novosibirsk 630090
- Novosibirsk State University, Novosibirsk 630090
| | - V Gaur
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061
| | - A Gaz
- INFN Sezione di Padova, I-35131 Padova
- Dipartimento di Fisica e Astronomia, Università di Padova, I-35131 Padova
| | - A Gellrich
- Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, 22607 Hamburg
| | - R Giordano
- INFN Sezione di Napoli, I-80126 Napoli
- Dipartimento di Scienze Fisiche, Università di Napoli Federico II, I-80126 Napoli
| | - A Giri
- Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, Telangana 502285
| | - A Glazov
- Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, 22607 Hamburg
| | - B Gobbo
- INFN Sezione di Trieste, I-34127 Trieste
| | - R Godang
- University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama 36688
| | - P Goldenzweig
- Institut für Experimentelle Teilchenphysik, Karlsruher Institut für Technologie, 76131 Karlsruhe
| | - B Golob
- J. Stefan Institute, 1000 Ljubljana
- Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, University of Ljubljana, 1000 Ljubljana
| | - P Grace
- Department of Physics, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia 5005
| | - W Gradl
- Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz, Institut für Kernphysik, D-55099 Mainz
| | | | - D Greenwald
- Department of Physics, Technische Universität München, 85748 Garching
| | - Y Guan
- University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio 45221
| | - K Gudkova
- Budker Institute of Nuclear Physics SB RAS, Novosibirsk 630090
- Novosibirsk State University, Novosibirsk 630090
| | - C Hadjivasiliou
- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, Washington 99352
| | - S Halder
- Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai 400005
| | - K Hara
- The Graduate University for Advanced Studies (SOKENDAI), Hayama 240-0193
- High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK), Tsukuba 305-0801
| | - O Hartbrich
- University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii 96822
| | | | | | - S Hazra
- Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai 400005
| | - C Hearty
- Institute of Particle Physics (Canada), Victoria, British Columbia V8W 2Y2
- University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6T 1Z1
| | - I Heredia de la Cruz
- Centro de Investigacion y de Estudios Avanzados del Instituto Politecnico Nacional, Mexico City 07360
- Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología, Mexico City 03940
| | | | - A Hershenhorn
- University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6T 1Z1
| | - T Higuchi
- Kavli Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe (WPI), University of Tokyo, Kashiwa 277-8583
| | - E C Hill
- University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6T 1Z1
| | - H Hirata
- Graduate School of Science, Nagoya University, Nagoya 464-8602
| | - M Hoek
- Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz, Institut für Kernphysik, D-55099 Mainz
| | - M Hohmann
- School of Physics, University of Melbourne, Victoria 3010
| | - C-L Hsu
- School of Physics, University of Sydney, New South Wales 2006
| | - T Humair
- Max-Planck-Institut für Physik, 80805 München
| | - T Iijima
- Graduate School of Science, Nagoya University, Nagoya 464-8602
- Kobayashi-Maskawa Institute, Nagoya University, Nagoya 464-8602
| | - K Inami
- Graduate School of Science, Nagoya University, Nagoya 464-8602
| | - G Inguglia
- Institute of High Energy Physics, Vienna 1050
| | - J Irakkathil Jabbar
- Institut für Experimentelle Teilchenphysik, Karlsruher Institut für Technologie, 76131 Karlsruhe
| | - A Ishikawa
- The Graduate University for Advanced Studies (SOKENDAI), Hayama 240-0193
- High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK), Tsukuba 305-0801
| | - R Itoh
- The Graduate University for Advanced Studies (SOKENDAI), Hayama 240-0193
- High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK), Tsukuba 305-0801
| | - M Iwasaki
- Osaka City University, Osaka 558-8585
| | - Y Iwasaki
- High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK), Tsukuba 305-0801
| | - P Jackson
- Department of Physics, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia 5005
| | - W W Jacobs
- Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana 47408
| | - D E Jaffe
- Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, New York 11973
| | - Y Jin
- INFN Sezione di Trieste, I-34127 Trieste
| | - C Joo
- Kavli Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe (WPI), University of Tokyo, Kashiwa 277-8583
| | | | - A B Kaliyar
- Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai 400005
| | - J Kandra
- Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University, 121 16 Prague
| | - K H Kang
- Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566
| | - R Karl
- Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, 22607 Hamburg
| | - G Karyan
- Alikhanyan National Science Laboratory, Yerevan 0036
| | - T Kawasaki
- Kitasato University, Sagamihara 252-0373
| | - C Ketter
- University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii 96822
| | - H Kichimi
- High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK), Tsukuba 305-0801
| | - C Kiesling
- Max-Planck-Institut für Physik, 80805 München
| | - C-H Kim
- Department of Physics and Institute of Natural Sciences, Hanyang University, Seoul 04763
| | - D Y Kim
- Soongsil University, Seoul 06978
| | - Y-K Kim
- Yonsei University, Seoul 03722
| | - T D Kimmel
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061
| | - P Kodyš
- Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University, 121 16 Prague
| | - T Koga
- High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK), Tsukuba 305-0801
| | - S Kohani
- University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii 96822
| | - T Konno
- Kitasato University, Sagamihara 252-0373
| | - A Korobov
- Budker Institute of Nuclear Physics SB RAS, Novosibirsk 630090
- Novosibirsk State University, Novosibirsk 630090
| | - S Korpar
- J. Stefan Institute, 1000 Ljubljana
- Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Maribor, 2000 Maribor
| | - E Kovalenko
- Budker Institute of Nuclear Physics SB RAS, Novosibirsk 630090
- Novosibirsk State University, Novosibirsk 630090
| | | | - F Krinner
- Max-Planck-Institut für Physik, 80805 München
| | - P Križan
- J. Stefan Institute, 1000 Ljubljana
- Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, University of Ljubljana, 1000 Ljubljana
| | - P Krokovny
- Budker Institute of Nuclear Physics SB RAS, Novosibirsk 630090
- Novosibirsk State University, Novosibirsk 630090
| | - T Kuhr
- Ludwig Maximilians University, 80539 Munich
| | - J Kumar
- Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213
| | - M Kumar
- Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur, Jaipur 302017
| | - R Kumar
- Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana 141004
| | - K Kumara
- Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan 48202
| | - T Kunigo
- High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK), Tsukuba 305-0801
| | - S Kurz
- Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, 22607 Hamburg
| | - A Kuzmin
- Budker Institute of Nuclear Physics SB RAS, Novosibirsk 630090
- Novosibirsk State University, Novosibirsk 630090
| | | | | | - Y-T Lai
- Kavli Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe (WPI), University of Tokyo, Kashiwa 277-8583
| | - C La Licata
- Kavli Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe (WPI), University of Tokyo, Kashiwa 277-8583
| | - L Lanceri
- INFN Sezione di Trieste, I-34127 Trieste
| | - J S Lange
- Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen, 35392 Gießen
| | - M Laurenza
- INFN Sezione di Roma Tre, I-00146 Roma
- Dipartimento di Matematica e Fisica, Università di Roma Tre, I-00146 Roma
| | - K Lautenbach
- Aix Marseille Université, CNRS/IN2P3, CPPM, 13288 Marseille
| | | | - S C Lee
- Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566
| | - P Leitl
- Max-Planck-Institut für Physik, 80805 München
| | - D Levit
- Department of Physics, Technische Universität München, 85748 Garching
| | | | - C Li
- Liaoning Normal University, Dalian 116029
| | - L K Li
- University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio 45221
| | - S X Li
- Key Laboratory of Nuclear Physics and Ion-beam Application (MOE) and Institute of Modern Physics, Fudan University, Shanghai 200443
| | - Y B Li
- Key Laboratory of Nuclear Physics and Ion-beam Application (MOE) and Institute of Modern Physics, Fudan University, Shanghai 200443
| | - J Libby
- Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai 600036
| | - K Lieret
- Ludwig Maximilians University, 80539 Munich
| | - Z Liptak
- Hiroshima University, Higashi-Hiroshima, Hiroshima 739-8530
| | - Q Y Liu
- Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, 22607 Hamburg
| | - D Liventsev
- High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK), Tsukuba 305-0801
- Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan 48202
| | - S Longo
- Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, 22607 Hamburg
| | - A Lozar
- J. Stefan Institute, 1000 Ljubljana
| | - T Lueck
- Ludwig Maximilians University, 80539 Munich
| | - C Lyu
- University of Bonn, 53115 Bonn
| | - M Maggiora
- INFN Sezione di Torino, I-10125 Torino
- Dipartimento di Fisica, Università di Torino, I-10125 Torino
| | - S Maity
- Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar, Satya Nagar 751007
| | - R Manfredi
- INFN Sezione di Trieste, I-34127 Trieste
- Dipartimento di Fisica, Università di Trieste, I-34127 Trieste
| | - E Manoni
- INFN Sezione di Perugia, I-06123 Perugia
| | - S Marcello
- INFN Sezione di Torino, I-10125 Torino
- Dipartimento di Fisica, Università di Torino, I-10125 Torino
| | - C Marinas
- Instituto de Fisica Corpuscular, Paterna 46980
| | - A Martini
- Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, 22607 Hamburg
| | - M Masuda
- Earthquake Research Institute, University of Tokyo, Tokyo 113-0032
- Research Center for Nuclear Physics, Osaka University, Osaka 567-0047
| | - T Matsuda
- University of Miyazaki, Miyazaki 889-2192
| | - K Matsuoka
- High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK), Tsukuba 305-0801
| | - D Matvienko
- Budker Institute of Nuclear Physics SB RAS, Novosibirsk 630090
- P. N. Lebedev Physical Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow 119991
- Novosibirsk State University, Novosibirsk 630090
| | - F Meier
- Duke University, Durham, North Carolina 27708
| | - M Merola
- INFN Sezione di Napoli, I-80126 Napoli
- Dipartimento di Scienze Fisiche, Università di Napoli Federico II, I-80126 Napoli
| | - F Metzner
- Institut für Experimentelle Teilchenphysik, Karlsruher Institut für Technologie, 76131 Karlsruhe
| | - M Milesi
- School of Physics, University of Melbourne, Victoria 3010
| | - C Miller
- University of Victoria, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 3P6
| | | | - H Miyake
- The Graduate University for Advanced Studies (SOKENDAI), Hayama 240-0193
- High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK), Tsukuba 305-0801
| | - R Mizuk
- National Research University Higher School of Economics, Moscow 101000
- P. N. Lebedev Physical Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow 119991
| | - G B Mohanty
- Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai 400005
| | - H-G Moser
- Max-Planck-Institut für Physik, 80805 München
| | - M Mrvar
- Institute of High Energy Physics, Vienna 1050
| | - F J Müller
- Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, 22607 Hamburg
| | - C Murphy
- Kavli Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe (WPI), University of Tokyo, Kashiwa 277-8583
| | - R Mussa
- INFN Sezione di Torino, I-10125 Torino
| | - K R Nakamura
- The Graduate University for Advanced Studies (SOKENDAI), Hayama 240-0193
- High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK), Tsukuba 305-0801
| | - M Nakao
- The Graduate University for Advanced Studies (SOKENDAI), Hayama 240-0193
- High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK), Tsukuba 305-0801
| | - Z Natkaniec
- H. Niewodniczanski Institute of Nuclear Physics, Krakow 31-342
| | - A Natochii
- University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii 96822
| | - M Nayak
- School of Physics and Astronomy, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, 69978
| | - G Nazaryan
- Alikhanyan National Science Laboratory, Yerevan 0036
| | - C Niebuhr
- Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, 22607 Hamburg
| | - N K Nisar
- Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, New York 11973
| | - S Nishida
- The Graduate University for Advanced Studies (SOKENDAI), Hayama 240-0193
- High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK), Tsukuba 305-0801
| | - K Nishimura
- University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii 96822
| | - S Ogawa
- Toho University, Funabashi 274-8510
| | - Y Onishchuk
- Taras Shevchenko National University of Kiev, Kiev
| | - H Ono
- Niigata University, Niigata 950-2181
| | - Y Onuki
- Department of Physics, University of Tokyo, Tokyo 113-0033
| | - P Oskin
- P. N. Lebedev Physical Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow 119991
| | - H Ozaki
- The Graduate University for Advanced Studies (SOKENDAI), Hayama 240-0193
- High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK), Tsukuba 305-0801
| | - P Pakhlov
- P. N. Lebedev Physical Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow 119991
- Moscow Physical Engineering Institute, Moscow 115409
| | - G Pakhlova
- National Research University Higher School of Economics, Moscow 101000
- P. N. Lebedev Physical Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow 119991
| | - A Paladino
- INFN Sezione di Pisa, I-56127 Pisa
- Dipartimento di Fisica, Università di Pisa, I-56127 Pisa
| | - T Pang
- University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15260
| | - A Panta
- University of Mississippi, University, Mississippi 38677
| | - E Paoloni
- INFN Sezione di Pisa, I-56127 Pisa
- Dipartimento di Fisica, Università di Pisa, I-56127 Pisa
| | - S Pardi
- INFN Sezione di Napoli, I-80126 Napoli
| | - H Park
- Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566
| | - S-H Park
- High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK), Tsukuba 305-0801
| | | | - A Passeri
- INFN Sezione di Roma Tre, I-00146 Roma
| | - A Pathak
- University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky 40292
| | - S Patra
- Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Mohali, SAS Nagar, 140306
| | - S Paul
- Department of Physics, Technische Universität München, 85748 Garching
| | | | - I Peruzzi
- INFN Laboratori Nazionali di Frascati, I-00044 Frascati
| | | | - M Piccolo
- INFN Laboratori Nazionali di Frascati, I-00044 Frascati
| | - L E Piilonen
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061
| | | | | | - S Pokharel
- University of Mississippi, University, Mississippi 38677
| | - G Polat
- Aix Marseille Université, CNRS/IN2P3, CPPM, 13288 Marseille
| | - V Popov
- National Research University Higher School of Economics, Moscow 101000
| | - C Praz
- Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, 22607 Hamburg
| | - S Prell
- Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa 50011
| | | | | | - N Rad
- Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, 22607 Hamburg
| | - P Rados
- Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, 22607 Hamburg
| | - S Raiz
- INFN Sezione di Trieste, I-34127 Trieste
- Dipartimento di Fisica, Università di Trieste, I-34127 Trieste
| | - M Remnev
- Budker Institute of Nuclear Physics SB RAS, Novosibirsk 630090
- Novosibirsk State University, Novosibirsk 630090
| | - I Ripp-Baudot
- Université de Strasbourg, CNRS, IPHC, UMR 7178, 67037 Strasbourg
| | - M Ritter
- Ludwig Maximilians University, 80539 Munich
| | - G Rizzo
- INFN Sezione di Pisa, I-56127 Pisa
- Dipartimento di Fisica, Università di Pisa, I-56127 Pisa
| | | | - S H Robertson
- Institute of Particle Physics (Canada), Victoria, British Columbia V8W 2Y2
- McGill University, Montréal, Québec, H3A 2T8
| | | | - J M Roney
- Institute of Particle Physics (Canada), Victoria, British Columbia V8W 2Y2
- University of Victoria, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 3P6
| | - A Rostomyan
- Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, 22607 Hamburg
| | - N Rout
- Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai 600036
| | - G Russo
- INFN Sezione di Napoli, I-80126 Napoli
- Dipartimento di Scienze Fisiche, Università di Napoli Federico II, I-80126 Napoli
| | - D Sahoo
- Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai 400005
| | - D A Sanders
- University of Mississippi, University, Mississippi 38677
| | - S Sandilya
- Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, Telangana 502285
| | - A Sangal
- University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio 45221
| | - L Santelj
- J. Stefan Institute, 1000 Ljubljana
- Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, University of Ljubljana, 1000 Ljubljana
| | - Y Sato
- High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK), Tsukuba 305-0801
| | - V Savinov
- University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15260
| | - B Scavino
- Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz, Institut für Kernphysik, D-55099 Mainz
| | - J Schueler
- University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii 96822
| | - C Schwanda
- Institute of High Energy Physics, Vienna 1050
| | - A J Schwartz
- University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio 45221
| | - R M Seddon
- McGill University, Montréal, Québec, H3A 2T8
| | - Y Seino
- Niigata University, Niigata 950-2181
| | - A Selce
- ENEA Casaccia, I-00123 Roma
- INFN Sezione di Roma Tre, I-00146 Roma
| | - K Senyo
- Yamagata University, Yamagata 990-8560
| | - J Serrano
- Aix Marseille Université, CNRS/IN2P3, CPPM, 13288 Marseille
| | - M E Sevior
- School of Physics, University of Melbourne, Victoria 3010
| | - C Sfienti
- Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz, Institut für Kernphysik, D-55099 Mainz
| | - J-G Shiu
- Department of Physics, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617
| | - B Shwartz
- Budker Institute of Nuclear Physics SB RAS, Novosibirsk 630090
- Novosibirsk State University, Novosibirsk 630090
| | - A Sibidanov
- University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii 96822
| | - F Simon
- Max-Planck-Institut für Physik, 80805 München
| | - R J Sobie
- Institute of Particle Physics (Canada), Victoria, British Columbia V8W 2Y2
- University of Victoria, Victoria, British Columbia, V8W 3P6
| | - A Soffer
- School of Physics and Astronomy, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, 69978
| | - A Sokolov
- Institute for High Energy Physics, Protvino 142281
| | - E Solovieva
- P. N. Lebedev Physical Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow 119991
| | - S Spataro
- INFN Sezione di Torino, I-10125 Torino
- Dipartimento di Fisica, Università di Torino, I-10125 Torino
| | - B Spruck
- Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz, Institut für Kernphysik, D-55099 Mainz
| | - M Starič
- J. Stefan Institute, 1000 Ljubljana
| | - S Stefkova
- Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, 22607 Hamburg
| | - Z S Stottler
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061
| | - R Stroili
- INFN Sezione di Padova, I-35131 Padova
- Dipartimento di Fisica e Astronomia, Università di Padova, I-35131 Padova
| | - M Sumihama
- Gifu University, Gifu 501-1193
- Research Center for Nuclear Physics, Osaka University, Osaka 567-0047
| | - K Sumisawa
- The Graduate University for Advanced Studies (SOKENDAI), Hayama 240-0193
- High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK), Tsukuba 305-0801
| | - D J Summers
- University of Mississippi, University, Mississippi 38677
| | | | - S Y Suzuki
- The Graduate University for Advanced Studies (SOKENDAI), Hayama 240-0193
- High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK), Tsukuba 305-0801
| | - H Svidras
- Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, 22607 Hamburg
| | - M Tabata
- Chiba University, Chiba 263-8522
| | - M Takahashi
- Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, 22607 Hamburg
| | - M Takizawa
- J-PARC Branch, KEK Theory Center, High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK), Tsukuba 305-0801
- Meson Science Laboratory, Cluster for Pioneering Research, RIKEN, Saitama 351-0198
- Showa Pharmaceutical University, Tokyo 194-8543
| | - U Tamponi
- INFN Sezione di Torino, I-10125 Torino
| | - S Tanaka
- The Graduate University for Advanced Studies (SOKENDAI), Hayama 240-0193
- High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK), Tsukuba 305-0801
| | - K Tanida
- Advanced Science Research Center, Japan Atomic Energy Agency, Naka 319-1195
| | - H Tanigawa
- Department of Physics, University of Tokyo, Tokyo 113-0033
| | - N Taniguchi
- High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK), Tsukuba 305-0801
| | - P Taras
- Université de Montréal, Physique des Particules, Montréal, Québec, H3C 3J7
| | - F Tenchini
- Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, 22607 Hamburg
| | - D Tonelli
- INFN Sezione di Trieste, I-34127 Trieste
| | - E Torassa
- INFN Sezione di Padova, I-35131 Padova
| | - N Toutounji
- School of Physics, University of Sydney, New South Wales 2006
| | - K Trabelsi
- Université Paris-Saclay, CNRS/IN2P3, IJCLab, 91405 Orsay
| | - M Uchida
- Tokyo Institute of Technology, Tokyo 152-8550
| | - Y Unno
- Department of Physics and Institute of Natural Sciences, Hanyang University, Seoul 04763
| | - K Uno
- Niigata University, Niigata 950-2181
| | - S Uno
- The Graduate University for Advanced Studies (SOKENDAI), Hayama 240-0193
- High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK), Tsukuba 305-0801
| | - P Urquijo
- School of Physics, University of Melbourne, Victoria 3010
| | - Y Ushiroda
- The Graduate University for Advanced Studies (SOKENDAI), Hayama 240-0193
- High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK), Tsukuba 305-0801
- Department of Physics, University of Tokyo, Tokyo 113-0033
| | - Y V Usov
- Budker Institute of Nuclear Physics SB RAS, Novosibirsk 630090
- Novosibirsk State University, Novosibirsk 630090
| | - S E Vahsen
- University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii 96822
| | | | - G S Varner
- University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii 96822
| | - K E Varvell
- School of Physics, University of Sydney, New South Wales 2006
| | - A Vinokurova
- Budker Institute of Nuclear Physics SB RAS, Novosibirsk 630090
- Novosibirsk State University, Novosibirsk 630090
| | - L Vitale
- INFN Sezione di Trieste, I-34127 Trieste
- Dipartimento di Fisica, Università di Trieste, I-34127 Trieste
| | - B Wach
- Max-Planck-Institut für Physik, 80805 München
| | - E Waheed
- High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK), Tsukuba 305-0801
| | | | - W Wan Abdullah
- National Centre for Particle Physics, University Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur
| | - M-Z Wang
- Department of Physics, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617
| | - X L Wang
- Key Laboratory of Nuclear Physics and Ion-beam Application (MOE) and Institute of Modern Physics, Fudan University, Shanghai 200443
| | - A Warburton
- McGill University, Montréal, Québec, H3A 2T8
| | - S Watanuki
- Université Paris-Saclay, CNRS/IN2P3, IJCLab, 91405 Orsay
| | - J Webb
- School of Physics, University of Melbourne, Victoria 3010
| | | | | | | | - H Windel
- Max-Planck-Institut für Physik, 80805 München
| | - X P Xu
- Soochow University, Suzhou 215006
| | - B D Yabsley
- School of Physics, University of Sydney, New South Wales 2006
| | - S Yamada
- High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK), Tsukuba 305-0801
| | - W Yan
- University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026
| | | | - H Ye
- Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, 22607 Hamburg
| | - J Yelton
- University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida 32611
| | - J H Yin
- Korea University, Seoul 02841
| | - Y M Yook
- Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049
| | - K Yoshihara
- Graduate School of Science, Nagoya University, Nagoya 464-8602
| | - C Z Yuan
- Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049
| | - Y Yusa
- Niigata University, Niigata 950-2181
| | - L Zani
- Aix Marseille Université, CNRS/IN2P3, CPPM, 13288 Marseille
| | - V Zhilich
- Budker Institute of Nuclear Physics SB RAS, Novosibirsk 630090
- Novosibirsk State University, Novosibirsk 630090
| | - Q D Zhou
- Graduate School of Science, Nagoya University, Nagoya 464-8602
- Kobayashi-Maskawa Institute, Nagoya University, Nagoya 464-8602
- Institute for Advanced Research, Nagoya University, Nagoya 464-8602
| | - X Y Zhou
- Liaoning Normal University, Dalian 116029
| | - V I Zhukova
- P. N. Lebedev Physical Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow 119991
| |
Collapse
|
17
|
Gayaf M, Karadeniz G, Güldaval F, Polat G, Türk M. Which one is superior in predicting 30 and 90 days mortality after COPD exacerbation: DECAF, CURB-65, PSI, BAP-65, PLR, NLR. Expert Rev Respir Med 2021; 15:845-851. [PMID: 33691562 DOI: 10.1080/17476348.2021.1901584] [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] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
Abstract
Objectives: The major scores associated with the mortality after COPD exacerbations were; DECAF, CURB-65, PSI and BAP-65 scores. We aimed to compare these scores in predicting 30- and 90-day mortality in patients hospitalized with exacerbation of COPD.Methods: The data of 141 patients who were hospitalized with the diagnosis of COPD exacerbation between January 2018 and March 2019 and accepted to participate in the study were prospectively recorded.Results: Age, mean modified-medical-research-council (mMRC) dyspnea score, pleural effusion, neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), platelet-lymphocyte ratio (PLR), presence of atrial fibrillation (AF), PaCO2 pressure values were found to be significantly higher at both 30 and 90-days deceased group, while hemoglobin, albumin and pH values were significantly lower (all p < 0.05). DECAF, CURB-65, PSI and BAP-65 scores were significantly higher for both 30 and 90-days mortality (all p < 0.05). DECAF, CURB-65, PSI, BAP-65 scores, PLR, NLR predicted to 30 day and 90 day mortality. But, CURB-65 found (OR 2.968 and 2.284, respectively) superior to others in predicting 30 and 90-days mortality.Conclusions: CURB-65 score is a significant, simple and feasible score for predicting 30 and 90 days mortality in COPD exacerbation and may be routinely used in all patients hospitalized with COPD exacerbation.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Mine Gayaf
- Dr Suat Seren Chest Disease and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Pulmonary Disease, University of Health Sciencies, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Gülistan Karadeniz
- Dr Suat Seren Chest Disease and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Pulmonary Disease, University of Health Sciencies, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Filiz Güldaval
- Dr Suat Seren Chest Disease and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Pulmonary Disease, University of Health Sciencies, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Gülru Polat
- Dr Suat Seren Chest Disease and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Pulmonary Disease, University of Health Sciencies, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Merve Türk
- Dr Suat Seren Chest Disease and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Pulmonary Disease, University of Health Sciencies, Izmir, Turkey
| |
Collapse
|
18
|
Çankaya BY, Polat G, Tezcan A, Yalçın A, Sade R, Pirimoğlu RB, Karaman A, Kızıloğlu HA, Alper F, Akgün M. Evaluation of lung densitometric and volumetric changes in silicosis patients using three-dimensional software for multidetector CT and the relationship with profusion scores. Clin Radiol 2021; 76:393.e19-393.e24. [PMID: 33509607 DOI: 10.1016/j.crad.2020.12.015] [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] [Received: 07/17/2020] [Accepted: 12/24/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
Abstract
AIM To evaluate the density and volume changes in the lungs of silicosis patients and their relationship with the disease severity classification of the International Labor Organization (ILO). MATERIALS AND METHODS The multidetector computed tomography (CT) images of 44 patients diagnosed with silicosis and 32 controls that underwent thoracic CT due to trauma were evaluated. Patients with silicosis were divided into three categories according to the ILO classification. Data related to the total lung volume, total lung mean density, lung opacity score, percentage of lung high opacity, and mean density in the lower and upper lobes were obtained using three-dimensional (3D) software. RESULTS There was no significant difference between the total lung mean densities of the silicosis and control groups (p=0.213); however, a significant difference was observed between the two groups in terms of the total lung volume (p<0.0001). According to the ILO classification, there was a significant difference between the disease severity categories in relation to the percentage of lung high opacity (p=0.000005). A strong correlation was detected between disease severity and high opacity percentage (p<0.0001, r=0.804). According to the ILO classification, there was also a significant difference between disease severity categories in terms of the lung opacity score (p=0.000144), as well as a moderate correlation between disease severity and opacity score (p<0.0001, r=0.580). CONCLUSION Total lung volume is a CT finding that shows variation in exposure to crystalline silica. The percentage of high opacity determined using multidetector CT is an effective parameter in evaluating disease severity.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- B Y Çankaya
- Department of Radiology, Atatürk University School of Medicine, Atatürk University, 25240, Erzurum, Turkey.
| | - G Polat
- Department of Radiology, Atatürk University School of Medicine, Atatürk University, 25240, Erzurum, Turkey
| | - A Tezcan
- Department of Radiology, Atatürk University School of Medicine, Atatürk University, 25240, Erzurum, Turkey
| | - A Yalçın
- Department of Radiology, Atatürk University School of Medicine, Atatürk University, 25240, Erzurum, Turkey
| | - R Sade
- Department of Radiology, Atatürk University School of Medicine, Atatürk University, 25240, Erzurum, Turkey
| | - R B Pirimoğlu
- Department of Radiology, Atatürk University School of Medicine, Atatürk University, 25240, Erzurum, Turkey
| | - A Karaman
- Department of Radiology, Atatürk University School of Medicine, Atatürk University, 25240, Erzurum, Turkey
| | - H A Kızıloğlu
- Ömer Halisdemir Training and Research Hospital, Niğde, Turkey
| | - F Alper
- Department of Radiology, Atatürk University School of Medicine, Atatürk University, 25240, Erzurum, Turkey
| | - M Akgün
- Department of Pulmonary Diseases, Atatürk University School of Medicine, Atatürk University, 25240, Erzurum, Turkey
| |
Collapse
|
19
|
Turan PA, Turan O, Güldaval F, Anar C, Polat G, Büyükşirin M. Transitions between COPD groups: A cross-sectional study in Turkey. Respir Med 2021; 178:106310. [PMID: 33529994 DOI: 10.1016/j.rmed.2021.106310] [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] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2020] [Revised: 12/21/2020] [Accepted: 01/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
Abstract
INTRODUCTION Since GOLD 2017 separates spirometry results from 'ABCD' groups, there have been some changes to the stages of COPD patients. Our aim was to investigate the shifts in COPD groups after GOLD 2017. METHODS COPD patients from outpatient clinics of 3 hospitals in Turkey were stratified into old and new ABCD groups according to exacerbation history, mMRC evaluation and spirometry results for both GOLD 2011 and 2017 assessments. Treatment protocols were also evaluated if they were suitable for both classifications. RESULTS There were 578 patients (334 men, 244 women) with a mean age of 65.21±10.42. The distribution of patients from group A to D was 28%, 15%, 15%, 42% (GOLD 2011) and 36%, 22%, 7% and 35% (GOLD 2017) respectively. There were shifts from group C to A (53.4%) and D to B (18.4%). The treatment suitability was 66.3% in GOLD 2011 and 60.9% in GOLD 2017. The most common inappropriate treatment protocol was triple therapy. Presence of exacerbations in last year, mMRC score, FEV1 level (p < 0.01 for three parameters) and proportion of males (p = 0.029) were statistically significantly higher in groups C and D of GOLD 2017 compared with new patients in group A and B of GOLD 2017 (shifted from GOLD 2011's C-D groups). CONCLUSION There were shifts from group C to A and D to B with GOLD 2017, which means some high-risk COPD patients were reclassified into low-risk groups. Despite guideline updates, there are still many COPD patients with overtreatment. To our knowledge, this is the first study examining transitions between COPD groups after GOLD 2017 in Turkey.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- P A Turan
- Department of Pulmonary Medicine. Menemen State Hospital, Izmir, Turkey(1).
| | - O Turan
- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Katip Celebi University Ataturk Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey(2)
| | - F Güldaval
- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Surgery Training Hospital, Izmir, Turkey(3)
| | - C Anar
- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Surgery Training Hospital, Izmir, Turkey(3)
| | - G Polat
- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Surgery Training Hospital, Izmir, Turkey(3)
| | - M Büyükşirin
- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Surgery Training Hospital, Izmir, Turkey(3)
| |
Collapse
|
20
|
Büyükşirin M, Anar C, Polat G, Karadeniz G. Can the Level of CRP in Acute Pulmonary Embolism Determine Early Mortality? Turk Thorac J 2021; 22:4-10. [PMID: 33646097 DOI: 10.5152/turkthoracj.2020.19048] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2019] [Accepted: 01/03/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to determine the prognostic role of C-Reactive Protein (CRP) in acute PE. MATERIAL AND METHODS Two hundred and twenty patients with acute PE were consecutively enrolled and followed for 30 days after discharge. Serum CRP and NT-proBNP were determined. Right ventricular function was evaluated by transthoracic echocardiography. RESULTS There was a significant difference in age, S-PESI, and CRP levels between the early mortality group and without early mortality group. There was statistically no significant difference between the groups with and without early mortality in terms of gender distribution and whether or not they received thrombolytic therapy for DVT. Pulmonary infarct, pleural fluid, or both have no effect on early mortality. There was no correlation between CRP and pro-BNP, right/left ventricular ratio. The serum CRP levels at diagnosis were significantly higher in patients with PE and with pleural effusion and pulmonary infarct than those in PE patients without pleural effusion and pulmonary infarct (4.75±4.91 ng/mL, 9.67±8.02 ng/mL; p<0.0003). CONCLUSION High levels of CRP owing to inflammation in pulmonary embolism associated with effusion and infarction reveals why early mortality is significant in this group. CRP may help in the risk stratification of patients with acute PE, especially those with effusion and pulmonary infarction. CRP is an inexpensive and easily applicable biochemical marker, which can be used to predict early mortality.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Melih Büyükşirin
- Department of Chest Diseases, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, İzmir, Turkey
| | - Ceyda Anar
- Department of Chest Diseases, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, İzmir, Turkey
| | - Gülru Polat
- Department of Chest Diseases, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, İzmir, Turkey
| | - Gülistan Karadeniz
- Department of Chest Diseases, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, İzmir, Turkey
| |
Collapse
|
21
|
Ayranci A, Buyuksirin M, Polat G, Şahin H, Karadeniz G, Güldaval F, Susam S, Üçsular F, Anar C, Süneçli O. Does the benefit from pulmonary rehabilitation differ between phenotypes in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease? Eurasian J Pulmonol 2021. [DOI: 10.4103/ejop.ejop_26_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
|
22
|
Güldaval F, Anar C, Gayaf M, Büyükşirin M, Polat G, Karadeniz G, Alpözen A, Ayrancı A, Üçsular F, Seymenoğlu Z, Batum Ö. Clinical presentation of health care workers with symptoms of coronavirus disease 2019 at the İzmir tertiary education hospital, during an early phase of the pandemic. Tuberk Toraks 2020; 68:218-226. [PMID: 33295719 DOI: 10.5578/tt.70128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
Abstract
Introduction The aim of this study is to investigate and report on the data regarding the clinical characteristics and outcomes of healthcare workers with COVID-19 at tertiary education hospitals from Turkey. Materials and Methods This was a single center, retrospective, descriptive and observational study using cross-sectional data, which were collected from confirmed COVID-19 patients at a tertiary education hospital. Patients' demographic and clinical characteristics, mortality rates, and the factors associated with hospitalization were analyzed. Result By May 15, 2020, 480 patients were diagnosed with COVID-19 in our hospital where 49 (10.2%) of whom were HCWs. The mean age was 40.0 ± 8.45 (75.5% female). The most common symptoms were cough (32.7%), fever (30.6%), and myalgia (14.3%). Comorbidities were present in 32.7% of the patients. Most of the HCWs were nurses (53.1%) and physicians (18.4%), and the remaining 14 (28.6%) were cleaning and administrative staff. The severity of the disease was mild in 65.3% and severe in 34.7% HCWs. Leukocyte, neutrophil, lymphocyte and platelet values were statistically lower in hospitalized patients. There was a statistically significant relationship between the presence of infiltration on the chest X-ray, and the patient's symptoms with the severity of the disease (respectively p= 0.002 and 0.009). Conclusions In conclusion, the frequency of COVID-19 in healthcare workers is high. The study presents the characteristics of HCWs infected with coronavirus from a single center in Turkey.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Filiz Güldaval
- Clinic of Chest Diseases, Izmir Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Ceyda Anar
- Department of Chest Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, Izmir Katip Celebi University, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Mine Gayaf
- Clinic of Chest Diseases, Izmir Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Melih Büyükşirin
- Clinic of Chest Diseases, Izmir Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Gülru Polat
- Clinic of Chest Diseases, Izmir Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Gülistan Karadeniz
- Clinic of Chest Diseases, Izmir Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Aylin Alpözen
- Clinic of Chest Diseases, Izmir Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Aysu Ayrancı
- Clinic of Chest Diseases, Izmir Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Fatma Üçsular
- Clinic of Chest Diseases, Izmir Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Zeynep Seymenoğlu
- Clinic of Chest Diseases, Izmir Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Özgür Batum
- Clinic of Chest Diseases, Izmir Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
| |
Collapse
|
23
|
Üçsular F, Polat G, Karadeniz G, Ayranci A, Keskin M, Buyukşirin M, Güldaval F, Yalniz E. Predictive value of platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio and neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio in patients with hypersensitivity pneumonia. Sarcoidosis Vasc Diffuse Lung Dis 2020; 37:e2020012. [PMID: 33597799 PMCID: PMC7883515 DOI: 10.36141/svdld.v37i4.9966] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2020] [Accepted: 11/15/2020] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
Abstract
Aim: To evaluate Platelet-to-Lymphocyte Ratio (PLR) and Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio (NLR) in patients with HP. Method: A sample of 140 total patients, 50 having chronic HP and 20 having acute HP, and a control group of 70 more patients were included in this retrospective study conducted with hospital Ethical Committee approval. Results: PLR and NLR values were significantly higher in all HP patients than in the control group ( p <0.001). In addition, these biomarkers were significantly higher in patients with acute HP than in the chronic HP group (p = 0.017 and p = 0.044, respectively). The cutoff values for PLR and NLR were: (1) 177 (p = 0.020) and 2.76 (p <0.0001) between the HP patients and the control group, and, (2) 110 (p = 0.0054) and 2.15 (p = 0.03), between the acute and chronic HP groups. Conclusion: PLR and NLR values are inexpensive and easy parameters that can guide in diagnosing hypersensitivity pneumonia in combination with clinical, radiological and pathology findings.and the acute-chronic differentiation of the disease. (Sarcoidosis Vasc Diffuse Lung Dis 2020; 37 (4): e2020012)
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Fatma Üçsular
- Department of Pulmonology, Health Siences University Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Gülru Polat
- Department of Pulmonology, Health Siences University Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Gülistan Karadeniz
- Department of Pulmonology, Health Siences University Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Aysu Ayranci
- Department of Pulmonology, Health Siences University Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Merve Keskin
- Department of Pulmonology, Health Siences University Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Melih Buyukşirin
- Department of Pulmonology, Health Siences University Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Filiz Güldaval
- Department of Pulmonology, Health Siences University Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Enver Yalniz
- Department of Pulmonology, Health Siences University Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
| |
Collapse
|
24
|
Abudinén F, Adachi I, Aihara H, Akopov N, Aloisio A, Ameli F, Anh Ky N, Asner DM, Aushev T, Aushev V, Babu V, Baehr S, Bahinipati S, Bambade P, Banerjee S, Bansal S, Baudot J, Becker J, Behera PK, Bennett JV, Bernieri E, Bernlochner FU, Bertemes M, Bessner M, Bettarini S, Bhardwaj V, Bianchi F, Bilka T, Bilokin S, Biswas D, Bračko M, Branchini P, Braun N, Browder TE, Budano A, Bussino S, Campajola M, Casarosa G, Cecchi C, Červenkov D, Chang MC, Chang P, Cheaib R, Chekelian V, Cheon BG, Chilikin K, Chirapatpimol K, Cho HE, Cho K, Cho SJ, Choi SK, Cinabro D, Corona L, Cremaldi LM, Cunliffe S, Dash N, Dattola F, De La Cruz-Burelo E, De Nardo G, De Nuccio M, De Pietro G, de Sangro R, Destefanis M, De Yta-Hernandez A, Di Capua F, Doležal Z, Dong TV, Dort K, Dossett D, Dujany G, Eidelman S, Ferber T, Ferlewicz D, Fiore S, Fodor A, Forti F, Fulsom BG, Ganiev E, Garg R, Garmash A, Gaur V, Gaz A, Gebauer U, Gellrich A, Geßler T, Giordano R, Giri A, Gobbo B, Godang R, Goldenzweig P, Golob B, Gomis P, Gradl W, Graziani E, Greenwald D, Hadjivasiliou C, Halder S, Hartbrich O, Hayasaka K, Hayashii H, Hearty C, Hedges MT, Heredia de la Cruz I, Hernández Villanueva M, Hershenhorn A, Higuchi T, Hill EC, Hirata H, Hoek M, Hohmann M, Hsu CL, Hu Y, Inami K, Inguglia G, Irakkathil Jabbar J, Ishikawa A, Itoh R, Jackson P, Jacobs WW, Jaffe DE, Jang EJ, Jia S, Jin Y, Joo C, Kaliyar AB, Kandra J, Karyan G, Kato Y, Kichimi H, Kiesling C, Kim CH, Kim DY, Kim HJ, Kim SH, Kim YK, Kimmel TD, Kinoshita K, Kleinwort C, Kodyš P, Koga T, Kohani S, Komarov I, Korpar S, Kraetzschmar TMG, Križan P, Krokovny P, Kuhr T, Kumar M, Kumar R, Kumara K, Kurz S, Kwon YJ, Lacaprara S, La Licata C, Lanceri L, Lange JS, Lee IS, Lee SC, Leitl P, Levit D, Lewis PM, Li C, Li LK, Li YB, Libby J, Lieret K, Li Gioi L, Liptak Z, Liu QY, Liventsev D, Longo S, Luo T, MacQueen C, Maeda Y, Manfredi R, Manoni E, Marcello S, Marinas C, Martini A, Masuda M, Matsuoka K, Matvienko D, Meggendorfer F, Meier F, Merola M, Metzner F, Milesi M, Miller C, Miyabayashi K, Mizuk R, Azmi K, Mohanty GB, Moser HG, Mrvar M, Müller FJ, Mussa R, Nakamura I, Nakao M, Nakazawa H, Natochii A, Niebuhr C, Nisar NK, Nishida S, Nouxman MHA, Ogawa K, Ogawa S, Ono H, Oskin P, Ozaki H, Pakhlov P, Paladino A, Panta A, Paoloni E, Pardi S, Park H, Park SH, Paschen B, Passeri A, Pathak A, Patra S, Paul S, Pedlar TK, Peruzzi I, Peschke R, Piccolo M, Piilonen LE, Polat G, Popov V, Praz C, Prencipe E, Prim MT, Purohit MV, Rad N, Rados P, Rasheed R, Reif M, Reiter S, Remnev M, Ripp-Baudot I, Ritter M, Ritzert M, Rizzo G, Robertson SH, Rodríguez Pérez D, Roney JM, Rosenfeld C, Rostomyan A, Rout N, Sahoo D, Sakai Y, Sanders DA, Sandilya S, Sangal A, Santelj L, Sato Y, Savinov V, Scavino B, Schwanda C, Schwartz AJ, Seddon RM, Seino Y, Selce A, Senyo K, Serrano J, Sevior ME, Sfienti C, Shiu JG, Sibidanov A, Simon F, Sobie RJ, Soffer A, Solovieva E, Spataro S, Spruck B, Starič M, Stefkova S, Stottler ZS, Stroili R, Strube J, Sumihama M, Sumiyoshi T, Summers DJ, Sutcliffe W, Svidras H, Tabata M, Takizawa M, Tamponi U, Tanaka S, Tanida K, Tanigawa H, Taras P, Tenchini F, Tonelli D, Torassa E, Trabelsi K, Uchida M, Uglov T, Unger K, Unno Y, Uno S, Urquijo P, Ushiroda Y, Vahsen SE, van Tonder R, Varner GS, Varvell KE, Vinokurova A, Vitale L, Waheed E, Wakai M, Wakeling HM, Wang CH, Wang MZ, Wang XL, Warburton A, Watanabe M, Watanuki S, Webb J, Wehle S, Welsch M, Wessel C, Wiechczynski J, Windel H, Won E, Wu LJ, Xu XP, Yabsley B, Yan W, Yang SB, Ye H, Yonenaga M, Yuan CZ, Yusa Y, Zani L, Zhou QD, Zhukova VI. Search for Axionlike Particles Produced in e^{+}e^{-} Collisions at Belle II. Phys Rev Lett 2020; 125:161806. [PMID: 33124872 DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.125.161806] [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] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2020] [Accepted: 09/08/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
Abstract
We present a search for the direct production of a light pseudoscalar a decaying into two photons with the Belle II detector at the SuperKEKB collider. We search for the process e^{+}e^{-}→γa, a→γγ in the mass range 0.2<m_{a}<9.7 GeV/c^{2} using data corresponding to an integrated luminosity of (445±3) pb^{-1}. Light pseudoscalars interacting predominantly with standard model gauge bosons (so-called axionlike particles or ALPs) are frequently postulated in extensions of the standard model. We find no evidence for ALPs and set 95% confidence level upper limits on the coupling strength g_{aγγ} of ALPs to photons at the level of 10^{-3} GeV^{-1}. The limits are the most restrictive to date for 0.2<m_{a}<1 GeV/c^{2}.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- F Abudinén
- INFN Sezione di Trieste, I-34127 Trieste
| | - I Adachi
- The Graduate University for Advanced Studies (SOKENDAI), Hayama 240-0193
- High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK), Tsukuba 305-0801
| | - H Aihara
- Department of Physics, University of Tokyo, Tokyo 113-0033
| | - N Akopov
- Alikhanyan National Science Laboratory, Yerevan 0036
| | - A Aloisio
- INFN Sezione di Napoli, I-80126 Napoli
- Dipartimento di Scienze Fisiche, Università di Napoli Federico II, I-80126 Napoli
| | - F Ameli
- INFN Sezione di Roma, I-00185 Roma
| | - N Anh Ky
- Institute of Theoretical and Applied Research (ITAR), Duy Tan University, Hanoi 100000
- Institute of Physics, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST), Hanoi
| | - D M Asner
- Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, New York 11973
| | - T Aushev
- Higher School of Economics (HSE), Moscow 101000
| | - V Aushev
- Taras Shevchenko National University of Kiev, Kiev
| | - V Babu
- Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, 22607 Hamburg
| | - S Baehr
- Institut für Experimentelle Teilchenphysik, Karlsruher Institut für Technologie, 76131 Karlsruhe
| | - S Bahinipati
- Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar, Satya Nagar 751007
| | - P Bambade
- Université Paris-Saclay, CNRS/IN2P3, IJCLab, 91405 Orsay
| | - Sw Banerjee
- University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky 40292
| | - S Bansal
- Panjab University, Chandigarh 160014
| | - J Baudot
- Université de Strasbourg, CNRS, IPHC, UMR 7178, 67037 Strasbourg
| | - J Becker
- Institut für Experimentelle Teilchenphysik, Karlsruher Institut für Technologie, 76131 Karlsruhe
| | - P K Behera
- Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai 600036
| | - J V Bennett
- University of Mississippi, University, Mississippi 38677
| | | | | | - M Bertemes
- Institute of High Energy Physics, Vienna 1050
| | - M Bessner
- University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii 96822
| | - S Bettarini
- INFN Sezione di Pisa, I-56127 Pisa
- Dipartimento di Fisica, Università di Pisa, I-56127 Pisa
| | - V Bhardwaj
- Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Mohali, SAS Nagar, 140306
| | - F Bianchi
- INFN Sezione di Torino, I-10125 Torino
- Dipartimento di Fisica, Università di Torino, I-10125 Torino
| | - T Bilka
- Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University, 121 16 Prague
| | - S Bilokin
- Ludwig Maximilians University, 80539 Munich
| | - D Biswas
- University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky 40292
| | - M Bračko
- J. Stefan Institute, 1000 Ljubljana
- University of Maribor, 2000 Maribor
| | | | - N Braun
- Institut für Experimentelle Teilchenphysik, Karlsruher Institut für Technologie, 76131 Karlsruhe
| | - T E Browder
- University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii 96822
| | - A Budano
- INFN Sezione di Roma Tre, I-00146 Roma
| | - S Bussino
- INFN Sezione di Roma Tre, I-00146 Roma
- Dipartimento di Matematica e Fisica, Università di Roma Tre, I-00146 Roma
| | - M Campajola
- INFN Sezione di Napoli, I-80126 Napoli
- Dipartimento di Scienze Fisiche, Università di Napoli Federico II, I-80126 Napoli
| | - G Casarosa
- INFN Sezione di Pisa, I-56127 Pisa
- Dipartimento di Fisica, Università di Pisa, I-56127 Pisa
| | - C Cecchi
- INFN Sezione di Perugia, I-06123 Perugia
- Dipartimento di Fisica, Università di Perugia, I-06123 Perugia
| | - D Červenkov
- Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University, 121 16 Prague
| | - M-C Chang
- Department of Physics, Fu Jen Catholic University, Taipei 24205
| | - P Chang
- Department of Physics, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617
| | - R Cheaib
- University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia V6T 1Z1
| | - V Chekelian
- Max-Planck-Institut für Physik, 80805 München
| | - B G Cheon
- Department of Physics and Institute of Natural Sciences, Hanyang University, Seoul 04763
| | - K Chilikin
- P.N. Lebedev Physical Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow 119991
| | | | - H-E Cho
- Department of Physics and Institute of Natural Sciences, Hanyang University, Seoul 04763
| | - K Cho
- Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information, Daejeon 34141
| | - S-J Cho
- Yonsei University, Seoul 03722
| | - S-K Choi
- Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828
| | - D Cinabro
- Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan 48202
| | - L Corona
- INFN Sezione di Pisa, I-56127 Pisa
- Dipartimento di Fisica, Università di Pisa, I-56127 Pisa
| | - L M Cremaldi
- University of Mississippi, University, Mississippi 38677
| | - S Cunliffe
- Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, 22607 Hamburg
| | - N Dash
- Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai 600036
| | - F Dattola
- Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, 22607 Hamburg
| | - E De La Cruz-Burelo
- Centro de Investigacion y de Estudios Avanzados del Instituto Politecnico Nacional, Mexico City 07360
| | - G De Nardo
- INFN Sezione di Napoli, I-80126 Napoli
- Dipartimento di Scienze Fisiche, Università di Napoli Federico II, I-80126 Napoli
| | - M De Nuccio
- Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, 22607 Hamburg
| | | | - R de Sangro
- INFN Laboratori Nazionali di Frascati, I-00044 Frascati
| | - M Destefanis
- INFN Sezione di Torino, I-10125 Torino
- Dipartimento di Fisica, Università di Torino, I-10125 Torino
| | - A De Yta-Hernandez
- Centro de Investigacion y de Estudios Avanzados del Instituto Politecnico Nacional, Mexico City 07360
| | - F Di Capua
- INFN Sezione di Napoli, I-80126 Napoli
- Dipartimento di Scienze Fisiche, Università di Napoli Federico II, I-80126 Napoli
| | - Z Doležal
- Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University, 121 16 Prague
| | - T V Dong
- Key Laboratory of Nuclear Physics and Ion-beam Application (MOE) and Institute of Modern Physics, Fudan University, Shanghai 200443
| | - K Dort
- Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen, 35392 Gießen
| | - D Dossett
- School of Physics, University of Melbourne, Victoria 3010
| | - G Dujany
- Université de Strasbourg, CNRS, IPHC, UMR 7178, 67037 Strasbourg
| | - S Eidelman
- Budker Institute of Nuclear Physics SB RAS, Novosibirsk 630090
- P.N. Lebedev Physical Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow 119991
- Novosibirsk State University, Novosibirsk 630090
| | - T Ferber
- Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, 22607 Hamburg
| | - D Ferlewicz
- School of Physics, University of Melbourne, Victoria 3010
| | - S Fiore
- INFN Sezione di Roma, I-00185 Roma
| | - A Fodor
- McGill University, Montréal, Québec, H3A 2T8
| | - F Forti
- INFN Sezione di Pisa, I-56127 Pisa
- Dipartimento di Fisica, Università di Pisa, I-56127 Pisa
| | - B G Fulsom
- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, Washington 99352
| | - E Ganiev
- INFN Sezione di Trieste, I-34127 Trieste
- Dipartimento di Fisica, Università di Trieste, I-34127 Trieste
| | - R Garg
- Panjab University, Chandigarh 160014
| | - A Garmash
- Budker Institute of Nuclear Physics SB RAS, Novosibirsk 630090
- Novosibirsk State University, Novosibirsk 630090
| | - V Gaur
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061
| | - A Gaz
- Graduate School of Science, Nagoya University, Nagoya 464-8602
- Kobayashi-Maskawa Institute, Nagoya University, Nagoya 464-8602
| | - U Gebauer
- II. Physikalisches Institut, Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, 37073 Göttingen
| | - A Gellrich
- Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, 22607 Hamburg
| | - T Geßler
- Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen, 35392 Gießen
| | - R Giordano
- INFN Sezione di Napoli, I-80126 Napoli
- Dipartimento di Scienze Fisiche, Università di Napoli Federico II, I-80126 Napoli
| | - A Giri
- Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, Telangana 502285
| | - B Gobbo
- INFN Sezione di Trieste, I-34127 Trieste
| | - R Godang
- University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama 36688
| | - P Goldenzweig
- Institut für Experimentelle Teilchenphysik, Karlsruher Institut für Technologie, 76131 Karlsruhe
| | - B Golob
- J. Stefan Institute, 1000 Ljubljana
- Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, University of Ljubljana, 1000 Ljubljana
| | - P Gomis
- Instituto de Fisica Corpuscular, Paterna 46980
| | - W Gradl
- Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz, Institut für Kernphysik, D-55099 Mainz
| | | | - D Greenwald
- Department of Physics, Technische Universität München, 85748 Garching
| | - C Hadjivasiliou
- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, Washington 99352
| | - S Halder
- Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai 400005
| | - O Hartbrich
- University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii 96822
| | | | | | - C Hearty
- Institute of Particle Physics (Canada), Victoria, British Columbia V8W 2Y2
- University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia V6T 1Z1
| | - M T Hedges
- University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii 96822
| | - I Heredia de la Cruz
- Centro de Investigacion y de Estudios Avanzados del Instituto Politecnico Nacional, Mexico City 07360
- Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología, Mexico City 03940
| | | | - A Hershenhorn
- University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia V6T 1Z1
| | - T Higuchi
- Kavli Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe (WPI), University of Tokyo, Kashiwa 277-8583
| | - E C Hill
- University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia V6T 1Z1
| | - H Hirata
- Graduate School of Science, Nagoya University, Nagoya 464-8602
| | - M Hoek
- Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz, Institut für Kernphysik, D-55099 Mainz
| | - M Hohmann
- School of Physics, University of Melbourne, Victoria 3010
| | - C-L Hsu
- School of Physics, University of Sydney, New South Wales 2006
| | - Y Hu
- Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049
| | - K Inami
- Graduate School of Science, Nagoya University, Nagoya 464-8602
| | - G Inguglia
- Institute of High Energy Physics, Vienna 1050
| | - J Irakkathil Jabbar
- Institut für Experimentelle Teilchenphysik, Karlsruher Institut für Technologie, 76131 Karlsruhe
| | - A Ishikawa
- The Graduate University for Advanced Studies (SOKENDAI), Hayama 240-0193
- High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK), Tsukuba 305-0801
| | - R Itoh
- The Graduate University for Advanced Studies (SOKENDAI), Hayama 240-0193
- High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK), Tsukuba 305-0801
| | - P Jackson
- Department of Physics, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia 5005
| | - W W Jacobs
- Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana 47408
| | - D E Jaffe
- Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, New York 11973
| | - E-J Jang
- Gyeongsang National University, Jinju 52828
| | - S Jia
- Key Laboratory of Nuclear Physics and Ion-beam Application (MOE) and Institute of Modern Physics, Fudan University, Shanghai 200443
| | - Y Jin
- INFN Sezione di Trieste, I-34127 Trieste
| | - C Joo
- Kavli Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe (WPI), University of Tokyo, Kashiwa 277-8583
| | - A B Kaliyar
- Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai 400005
| | - J Kandra
- Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University, 121 16 Prague
| | - G Karyan
- Alikhanyan National Science Laboratory, Yerevan 0036
| | - Y Kato
- Graduate School of Science, Nagoya University, Nagoya 464-8602
- Kobayashi-Maskawa Institute, Nagoya University, Nagoya 464-8602
| | - H Kichimi
- High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK), Tsukuba 305-0801
| | - C Kiesling
- Max-Planck-Institut für Physik, 80805 München
| | - C-H Kim
- Department of Physics and Institute of Natural Sciences, Hanyang University, Seoul 04763
| | - D Y Kim
- Soongsil University, Seoul 06978
| | - H J Kim
- Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566
| | - S-H Kim
- Seoul National University, Seoul 08826
| | - Y-K Kim
- Yonsei University, Seoul 03722
| | - T D Kimmel
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061
| | - K Kinoshita
- University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio 45221
| | - C Kleinwort
- Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, 22607 Hamburg
| | - P Kodyš
- Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University, 121 16 Prague
| | - T Koga
- High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK), Tsukuba 305-0801
| | - S Kohani
- University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii 96822
| | - I Komarov
- Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, 22607 Hamburg
| | - S Korpar
- J. Stefan Institute, 1000 Ljubljana
- University of Maribor, 2000 Maribor
| | | | - P Križan
- J. Stefan Institute, 1000 Ljubljana
- Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, University of Ljubljana, 1000 Ljubljana
| | - P Krokovny
- Budker Institute of Nuclear Physics SB RAS, Novosibirsk 630090
- Novosibirsk State University, Novosibirsk 630090
| | - T Kuhr
- Ludwig Maximilians University, 80539 Munich
| | - M Kumar
- Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur, Jaipur 302017
| | - R Kumar
- Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana 141004
| | - K Kumara
- Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan 48202
| | - S Kurz
- Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, 22607 Hamburg
| | | | | | - C La Licata
- Kavli Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe (WPI), University of Tokyo, Kashiwa 277-8583
| | - L Lanceri
- INFN Sezione di Trieste, I-34127 Trieste
| | - J S Lange
- Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen, 35392 Gießen
| | - I-S Lee
- Department of Physics and Institute of Natural Sciences, Hanyang University, Seoul 04763
| | - S C Lee
- Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566
| | - P Leitl
- Max-Planck-Institut für Physik, 80805 München
| | - D Levit
- Department of Physics, Technische Universität München, 85748 Garching
| | | | - C Li
- Liaoning Normal University, Dalian 116029
| | - L K Li
- University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio 45221
| | - Y B Li
- Peking University, Beijing 100871
| | - J Libby
- Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai 600036
| | - K Lieret
- Ludwig Maximilians University, 80539 Munich
| | - L Li Gioi
- Max-Planck-Institut für Physik, 80805 München
| | - Z Liptak
- University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii 96822
| | - Q Y Liu
- Key Laboratory of Nuclear Physics and Ion-beam Application (MOE) and Institute of Modern Physics, Fudan University, Shanghai 200443
| | - D Liventsev
- High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK), Tsukuba 305-0801
- Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan 48202
| | - S Longo
- Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, 22607 Hamburg
| | - T Luo
- Key Laboratory of Nuclear Physics and Ion-beam Application (MOE) and Institute of Modern Physics, Fudan University, Shanghai 200443
| | - C MacQueen
- School of Physics, University of Melbourne, Victoria 3010
| | - Y Maeda
- Graduate School of Science, Nagoya University, Nagoya 464-8602
- Kobayashi-Maskawa Institute, Nagoya University, Nagoya 464-8602
| | - R Manfredi
- INFN Sezione di Trieste, I-34127 Trieste
- Dipartimento di Fisica, Università di Trieste, I-34127 Trieste
| | - E Manoni
- INFN Sezione di Perugia, I-06123 Perugia
| | - S Marcello
- INFN Sezione di Torino, I-10125 Torino
- Dipartimento di Fisica, Università di Torino, I-10125 Torino
| | - C Marinas
- Instituto de Fisica Corpuscular, Paterna 46980
| | - A Martini
- INFN Sezione di Roma Tre, I-00146 Roma
- Dipartimento di Matematica e Fisica, Università di Roma Tre, I-00146 Roma
| | - M Masuda
- Earthquake Research Institute, University of Tokyo, Tokyo 113-0032
- Research Center for Nuclear Physics, Osaka University, Osaka 567-0047
| | - K Matsuoka
- Graduate School of Science, Nagoya University, Nagoya 464-8602
- Kobayashi-Maskawa Institute, Nagoya University, Nagoya 464-8602
| | - D Matvienko
- Budker Institute of Nuclear Physics SB RAS, Novosibirsk 630090
- P.N. Lebedev Physical Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow 119991
- Novosibirsk State University, Novosibirsk 630090
| | | | - F Meier
- Duke University, Durham, North Carolina 27708
| | - M Merola
- INFN Sezione di Napoli, I-80126 Napoli
- Dipartimento di Agraria, Università di Napoli Federico II, I-80055 Portici (NA)
| | - F Metzner
- Institut für Experimentelle Teilchenphysik, Karlsruher Institut für Technologie, 76131 Karlsruhe
| | - M Milesi
- School of Physics, University of Melbourne, Victoria 3010
| | - C Miller
- University of Victoria, Victoria, British Columbia V8W 3P6
| | | | - R Mizuk
- Higher School of Economics (HSE), Moscow 101000
- P.N. Lebedev Physical Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow 119991
| | - K Azmi
- National Centre for Particle Physics, University Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur
| | - G B Mohanty
- Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai 400005
| | - H-G Moser
- Max-Planck-Institut für Physik, 80805 München
| | - M Mrvar
- Institute of High Energy Physics, Vienna 1050
| | - F J Müller
- Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, 22607 Hamburg
| | - R Mussa
- INFN Sezione di Torino, I-10125 Torino
| | - I Nakamura
- The Graduate University for Advanced Studies (SOKENDAI), Hayama 240-0193
- High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK), Tsukuba 305-0801
| | - M Nakao
- The Graduate University for Advanced Studies (SOKENDAI), Hayama 240-0193
- High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK), Tsukuba 305-0801
| | - H Nakazawa
- Department of Physics, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617
| | - A Natochii
- University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii 96822
| | - C Niebuhr
- Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, 22607 Hamburg
| | - N K Nisar
- Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, New York 11973
| | - S Nishida
- The Graduate University for Advanced Studies (SOKENDAI), Hayama 240-0193
- High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK), Tsukuba 305-0801
| | - M H A Nouxman
- National Centre for Particle Physics, University Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur
| | - K Ogawa
- Niigata University, Niigata 950-2181
| | - S Ogawa
- Toho University, Funabashi 274-8510
| | - H Ono
- Niigata University, Niigata 950-2181
| | - P Oskin
- P.N. Lebedev Physical Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow 119991
| | - H Ozaki
- The Graduate University for Advanced Studies (SOKENDAI), Hayama 240-0193
- High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK), Tsukuba 305-0801
| | - P Pakhlov
- P.N. Lebedev Physical Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow 119991
- Moscow Physical Engineering Institute, Moscow 115409
| | - A Paladino
- INFN Sezione di Pisa, I-56127 Pisa
- Dipartimento di Fisica, Università di Pisa, I-56127 Pisa
| | - A Panta
- University of Mississippi, University, Mississippi 38677
| | - E Paoloni
- INFN Sezione di Pisa, I-56127 Pisa
- Dipartimento di Fisica, Università di Pisa, I-56127 Pisa
| | - S Pardi
- INFN Sezione di Napoli, I-80126 Napoli
| | - H Park
- Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566
| | | | | | - A Passeri
- INFN Sezione di Roma Tre, I-00146 Roma
| | - A Pathak
- University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky 40292
| | - S Patra
- Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Mohali, SAS Nagar, 140306
| | - S Paul
- Department of Physics, Technische Universität München, 85748 Garching
| | | | - I Peruzzi
- INFN Laboratori Nazionali di Frascati, I-00044 Frascati
| | - R Peschke
- University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii 96822
| | - M Piccolo
- INFN Laboratori Nazionali di Frascati, I-00044 Frascati
| | - L E Piilonen
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061
| | - G Polat
- Aix Marseille Université, CNRS/IN2P3, CPPM, 13288 Marseille
| | - V Popov
- Higher School of Economics (HSE), Moscow 101000
| | - C Praz
- Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, 22607 Hamburg
| | | | - M T Prim
- Institut für Experimentelle Teilchenphysik, Karlsruher Institut für Technologie, 76131 Karlsruhe
| | - M V Purohit
- Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology, Okinawa 904-0495
| | - N Rad
- Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, 22607 Hamburg
| | - P Rados
- Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, 22607 Hamburg
| | - R Rasheed
- Université de Strasbourg, CNRS, IPHC, UMR 7178, 67037 Strasbourg
| | - M Reif
- Max-Planck-Institut für Physik, 80805 München
| | - S Reiter
- Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen, 35392 Gießen
| | - M Remnev
- Budker Institute of Nuclear Physics SB RAS, Novosibirsk 630090
- Novosibirsk State University, Novosibirsk 630090
| | - I Ripp-Baudot
- Université de Strasbourg, CNRS, IPHC, UMR 7178, 67037 Strasbourg
| | - M Ritter
- Ludwig Maximilians University, 80539 Munich
| | - M Ritzert
- University of Heidelberg, 68131 Mannheim
| | - G Rizzo
- INFN Sezione di Pisa, I-56127 Pisa
- Dipartimento di Fisica, Università di Pisa, I-56127 Pisa
| | - S H Robertson
- Institute of Particle Physics (Canada), Victoria, British Columbia V8W 2Y2
- McGill University, Montréal, Québec, H3A 2T8
| | | | - J M Roney
- Institute of Particle Physics (Canada), Victoria, British Columbia V8W 2Y2
- University of Victoria, Victoria, British Columbia V8W 3P6
| | - C Rosenfeld
- University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina 29208
| | - A Rostomyan
- Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, 22607 Hamburg
| | - N Rout
- Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai 600036
| | - D Sahoo
- Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai 400005
| | - Y Sakai
- The Graduate University for Advanced Studies (SOKENDAI), Hayama 240-0193
- High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK), Tsukuba 305-0801
| | - D A Sanders
- University of Mississippi, University, Mississippi 38677
| | - S Sandilya
- University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio 45221
| | - A Sangal
- University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio 45221
| | - L Santelj
- J. Stefan Institute, 1000 Ljubljana
- Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, University of Ljubljana, 1000 Ljubljana
| | - Y Sato
- Department of Physics, Tohoku University, Sendai 980-8578
| | - V Savinov
- University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15260
| | - B Scavino
- Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz, Institut für Kernphysik, D-55099 Mainz
| | - C Schwanda
- Institute of High Energy Physics, Vienna 1050
| | - A J Schwartz
- University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio 45221
| | - R M Seddon
- McGill University, Montréal, Québec, H3A 2T8
| | - Y Seino
- Niigata University, Niigata 950-2181
| | - A Selce
- INFN Sezione di Roma, I-00185 Roma
- Università di Roma "La Sapienza," I-00185 Roma
| | - K Senyo
- Yamagata University, Yamagata 990-8560
| | - J Serrano
- Aix Marseille Université, CNRS/IN2P3, CPPM, 13288 Marseille
| | - M E Sevior
- School of Physics, University of Melbourne, Victoria 3010
| | - C Sfienti
- Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz, Institut für Kernphysik, D-55099 Mainz
| | - J-G Shiu
- Department of Physics, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617
| | - A Sibidanov
- University of Victoria, Victoria, British Columbia V8W 3P6
| | - F Simon
- Max-Planck-Institut für Physik, 80805 München
| | - R J Sobie
- Institute of Particle Physics (Canada), Victoria, British Columbia V8W 2Y2
- University of Victoria, Victoria, British Columbia V8W 3P6
| | - A Soffer
- Tel Aviv University, School of Physics and Astronomy, Tel Aviv 69978
| | - E Solovieva
- P.N. Lebedev Physical Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow 119991
| | - S Spataro
- INFN Sezione di Torino, I-10125 Torino
- Dipartimento di Fisica, Università di Torino, I-10125 Torino
| | - B Spruck
- Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz, Institut für Kernphysik, D-55099 Mainz
| | - M Starič
- J. Stefan Institute, 1000 Ljubljana
| | - S Stefkova
- Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, 22607 Hamburg
| | - Z S Stottler
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061
| | - R Stroili
- INFN Sezione di Padova, I-35131 Padova
- Dipartimento di Fisica e Astronomia, Università di Padova, I-35131 Padova
| | - J Strube
- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, Washington 99352
| | - M Sumihama
- Gifu University, Gifu 501-1193
- Research Center for Nuclear Physics, Osaka University, Osaka 567-0047
| | - T Sumiyoshi
- Tokyo Metropolitan University, Tokyo 192-0397
| | - D J Summers
- University of Mississippi, University, Mississippi 38677
| | | | - H Svidras
- Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, 22607 Hamburg
| | - M Tabata
- Chiba University, Chiba 263-8522
| | - M Takizawa
- J-PARC Branch, KEK Theory Center, High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK), Tsukuba 305-0801
- Theoretical Research Division, Nishina Center, RIKEN, Saitama 351-0198
- Showa Pharmaceutical University, Tokyo 194-8543
| | - U Tamponi
- INFN Sezione di Torino, I-10125 Torino
| | - S Tanaka
- The Graduate University for Advanced Studies (SOKENDAI), Hayama 240-0193
- High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK), Tsukuba 305-0801
| | - K Tanida
- Advanced Science Research Center, Japan Atomic Energy Agency, Naka 319-1195
| | - H Tanigawa
- Department of Physics, University of Tokyo, Tokyo 113-0033
| | - P Taras
- Université de Montréal, Physique des Particules, Montréal, Québec H3C 3J7
| | - F Tenchini
- Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, 22607 Hamburg
| | - D Tonelli
- INFN Sezione di Trieste, I-34127 Trieste
| | - E Torassa
- INFN Sezione di Padova, I-35131 Padova
| | - K Trabelsi
- Université Paris-Saclay, CNRS/IN2P3, IJCLab, 91405 Orsay
| | - M Uchida
- Tokyo Institute of Technology, Tokyo 152-8550
| | - T Uglov
- Higher School of Economics (HSE), Moscow 101000
- P.N. Lebedev Physical Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow 119991
| | - K Unger
- Institut für Experimentelle Teilchenphysik, Karlsruher Institut für Technologie, 76131 Karlsruhe
| | - Y Unno
- Department of Physics and Institute of Natural Sciences, Hanyang University, Seoul 04763
| | - S Uno
- The Graduate University for Advanced Studies (SOKENDAI), Hayama 240-0193
- High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK), Tsukuba 305-0801
| | - P Urquijo
- School of Physics, University of Melbourne, Victoria 3010
| | - Y Ushiroda
- The Graduate University for Advanced Studies (SOKENDAI), Hayama 240-0193
- High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK), Tsukuba 305-0801
- Department of Physics, University of Tokyo, Tokyo 113-0033
| | - S E Vahsen
- University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii 96822
| | | | - G S Varner
- University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii 96822
| | - K E Varvell
- School of Physics, University of Sydney, New South Wales 2006
| | - A Vinokurova
- Budker Institute of Nuclear Physics SB RAS, Novosibirsk 630090
- Novosibirsk State University, Novosibirsk 630090
| | - L Vitale
- INFN Sezione di Trieste, I-34127 Trieste
- Dipartimento di Fisica, Università di Trieste, I-34127 Trieste
| | - E Waheed
- High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK), Tsukuba 305-0801
| | - M Wakai
- University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia V6T 1Z1
| | | | - C H Wang
- National United University, Miao Li 36003
| | - M-Z Wang
- Department of Physics, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617
| | - X L Wang
- Key Laboratory of Nuclear Physics and Ion-beam Application (MOE) and Institute of Modern Physics, Fudan University, Shanghai 200443
| | - A Warburton
- McGill University, Montréal, Québec, H3A 2T8
| | | | - S Watanuki
- Université Paris-Saclay, CNRS/IN2P3, IJCLab, 91405 Orsay
| | - J Webb
- School of Physics, University of Melbourne, Victoria 3010
| | - S Wehle
- Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, 22607 Hamburg
| | | | | | | | - H Windel
- Max-Planck-Institut für Physik, 80805 München
| | - E Won
- Korea University, Seoul 02841
| | - L J Wu
- Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049
| | - X P Xu
- Soochow University, Suzhou 215006
| | - B Yabsley
- School of Physics, University of Sydney, New South Wales 2006
| | - W Yan
- University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei 230026
| | | | - H Ye
- Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron, 22607 Hamburg
| | - M Yonenaga
- Tokyo Metropolitan University, Tokyo 192-0397
| | - C Z Yuan
- Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049
| | - Y Yusa
- Niigata University, Niigata 950-2181
| | - L Zani
- Aix Marseille Université, CNRS/IN2P3, CPPM, 13288 Marseille
| | - Q D Zhou
- Graduate School of Science, Nagoya University, Nagoya 464-8602
| | - V I Zhukova
- P.N. Lebedev Physical Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow 119991
| |
Collapse
|
25
|
Ermin S, Batum Ö, Saka Güvenç M, Diniz G, Ayrancı A, Erdoğan KM, Yücel N, Yıldırım E, Özdemir TR, Hacar AG, Güldaval F, Koç A, Aydoğdu Z, Balcı G, Özyılmaz B, Akşit Yaşar H, Özer Kaya Ö, Gayaf M, Kırbıyık Ö, Aksel N, Kutbay YB, Ursavaş TN, Karadeniz G, Polat G, Kömürcüoğlu B, Çırak AK, Yılmaz U. The relation between distant metastasis and genetic change type in stage IV lung adenocarcinoma patients at diagnosis. Clin Respir J 2020; 15:196-202. [PMID: 32981210 DOI: 10.1111/crj.13284] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2020] [Revised: 08/31/2020] [Accepted: 09/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
Abstract
INTRODUCTION Brain metastasis prevalence is higher in patients with positive epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutation, anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) and C-ROS oncogene 1 (ROS-1) fusion change in lung adenocarcinoma. OBJECTIVES The purpose of our study is to investigate the relation between the genetic change type and the initial distant metastasis in stage IV lung adenocarcinoma patients with genetic changes. METHODS The study was conducted between January 2007 and December 2018 in a retrospective fashion with patients who had lung cancer diagnosed as stage IV adenocarcinoma. The relation between genetic mutation change (EGFR, ALK or ROS-1) and distant metastasis was analysed. RESULTS A total of 845 patients were included in the study. The median age was 62 (28-88). It was determined that lung and pleura metastases were more frequent at a significant level in patients with positive EGFR mutation (P = 0.032, P = 0.004, respectively). In patients with positive ALK fusion change, pleura metastasis was determined to be more frequent (P = 0.001). Multiple metastases were determined to be significantly more in patients with positive ALK fusion change than single metastasis (P = 0.02). CONCLUSION In patients with EGFR mutant lung adenocarcinoma, lung and pleura metastasis is more frequent and pleura metastasis is more frequent in ALK positive adenocarcinoma. Additionally, multiple organ metastases are higher in ALK positive lung adenocarcinoma.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Sinem Ermin
- Department of Chest Diseases, University of Health Sciences, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Özgür Batum
- Department of Chest Diseases, University of Health Sciences, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Merve Saka Güvenç
- Deparment of Medical Genetics, University of Health Sciences, Tepecik Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Gülden Diniz
- Deparment of Medical Pathology, Democracy University, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Aysu Ayrancı
- Department of Chest Diseases, University of Health Sciences, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Kadri Murat Erdoğan
- Deparment of Medical Genetics, University of Health Sciences, Tepecik Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Nur Yücel
- Deparment of Medical Pathology, University of Health Sciences, Dr Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Eylem Yıldırım
- Department of Chest Diseases, University of Health Sciences, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Taha Reşid Özdemir
- Deparment of Medical Genetics, University of Health Sciences, Tepecik Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Alev Gülşah Hacar
- Deparment of Medical Pathology, University of Health Sciences, Dr Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Filiz Güldaval
- Department of Chest Diseases, University of Health Sciences, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Altuğ Koç
- Deparment of Medical Genetics, University of Health Sciences, Tepecik Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Zekiye Aydoğdu
- Deparment of Medical Pathology, University of Health Sciences, Dr Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Günseli Balcı
- Department of Chest Diseases, University of Health Sciences, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Berk Özyılmaz
- Deparment of Medical Genetics, University of Health Sciences, Tepecik Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Hacer Akşit Yaşar
- Department of Chest Diseases, University of Health Sciences, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Özge Özer Kaya
- Deparment of Medical Genetics, University of Health Sciences, Tepecik Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Mine Gayaf
- Department of Chest Diseases, University of Health Sciences, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Özgür Kırbıyık
- Deparment of Medical Genetics, University of Health Sciences, Tepecik Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Nimet Aksel
- Department of Chest Diseases, University of Health Sciences, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Yaşar Bekir Kutbay
- Deparment of Medical Genetics, University of Health Sciences, Tepecik Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Tuba Nihal Ursavaş
- Department of Chest Diseases, University of Health Sciences, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Gülistan Karadeniz
- Department of Chest Diseases, University of Health Sciences, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Gülru Polat
- Department of Chest Diseases, University of Health Sciences, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Berna Kömürcüoğlu
- Department of Chest Diseases, University of Health Sciences, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Ali Kadri Çırak
- Department of Chest Diseases, University of Health Sciences, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Ufuk Yılmaz
- Department of Chest Diseases, University of Health Sciences, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
| |
Collapse
|
26
|
Keskin M, Polat G, Ayrancı A, Karadeniz G, Üçsular FD, Büyükşirin M, Yalnız E. Insidious Hughes Stovin Syndrome: Journey From Pulmonary Embolism to Pulmonary Arterial Aneurysm. Turk Thorac J 2020; 21:350-353. [PMID: 33031728 DOI: 10.5152/turkthoracj.2018.19088] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2019] [Accepted: 12/09/2019] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
Abstract
Hughes-Stovin syndrome (HSS) is a rare disease characterized by deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary and/or bronchial artery aneurysms. A 28-year-old female patient was followed-up for 5 months with pulmonary embolism. When she presented with hemoptysis at her 5th month, pulmonary artery aneurysm was detected on thoracic CT angiography. The abdominal magnetic resonance (MR) angiography revealed thrombus in the inferior vena cava. Because she didin't carry the criteria for Behcet's disease, she was diagnosed as Hughes-Stovin Syndrome (HSS) and steroid treatment was started. The patient who had a response to the treatment, stay in remission for a long time. The prognosis was poor in patients with HSS, and aneurysmal rupture was the main cause of death. In order to emphasize the fact that, when the pulmonary arterial aneurysm is seen, in view of the possibility of Behçet or its variant HSS,rapid onset of treatment can be life-saving. A rare female case is presented in the light of the literature.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Merve Keskin
- Department of Pulmonology, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, İzmir, Turkey
| | - Gülru Polat
- Department of Pulmonology, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, İzmir, Turkey
| | - Aysu Ayrancı
- Department of Pulmonology, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, İzmir, Turkey
| | - Gülistan Karadeniz
- Department of Pulmonology, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, İzmir, Turkey
| | - Fatma Demirci Üçsular
- Department of Pulmonology, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, İzmir, Turkey
| | - Melih Büyükşirin
- Department of Pulmonology, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, İzmir, Turkey
| | - Enver Yalnız
- Department of Pulmonology, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, İzmir, Turkey
| |
Collapse
|
27
|
Kocak MN, Sade R, Ay M, Polat G, Pirimoglu B, Yalcın A, Kapakin S, Kabakus IM, Ur M. Analysis of posterior circulation diameters depending on age, sex and side by computed tomography angiography. Folia Morphol (Warsz) 2020; 80:527-532. [PMID: 32789841 DOI: 10.5603/fm.a2020.0092] [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: 06/18/2020] [Accepted: 07/20/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Posterior circulation of brain is important because of vital organs' blood supply provided by them. In this study, we evaluate the relationship of posterior circulation measurements with age, gender and side by using computed tomography angiography (CTA) images. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total 199 brain CTA examinations were retrospectively analysed for all posterior circulation arteries (vertebral artery, basilar artery, posterior cerebral artery [PCA], superior cerebellar artery [SCA], anterior inferior cerebellar artery, and posterior inferior cerebellar artery [PICA]) to compare the difference based on age, gender and side. RESULTS There is no correlation between age and the mean diameters of all vessels (p > 0.05). The mean diameter of left vertebral artery was higher than right vertebral artery in all genders (p = 0.004 for males and p < 0.001 for females). The mean diameter of left SCA and PICA were higher than right SCA and PICA in females (p = 0.032 and p = 0.027, respectively). The mean diameters of basilar, left PCA, left SCA, left vertebral, right PCA, right SCA, right PICA and right vertebral artery were higher in males and that differences were statistically significant (p < 0.001, p = 0.002, p = 0.006, p = 0.004, p = 0.001, p = 0.003, p = 0.002, and p = 0.006, respectively). CONCLUSIONS The posterior circulation vessel diameter is not affected by aging. The mean diameters of basilar artery, both PCAs, both SCAs, right PICA, both vertebral arteries were higher in males. The mean diameter of left vertebral artery is higher than that of right vertebral artery in all genders.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- M N Kocak
- Clinical Research, Development and Design Application and Research Centre, Ataturk University, Erzurum, Turkey.,Educational and Training Hospital, Ataturk University, Erzurum, Turkey
| | - R Sade
- Educational and Training Hospital, Ataturk University, Erzurum, Turkey. .,Department of Radiology, Medical Faculty, Ataturk University, Erzurum, Turkey. .,Clinical Research, Development and Design Application and Research Centre, Ataturk University, Erzurum, Turkey.
| | - M Ay
- Educational and Training Hospital, Ataturk University, Erzurum, Turkey.,Department of Radiology, Medical Faculty, Ataturk University, Erzurum, Turkey
| | - G Polat
- Educational and Training Hospital, Ataturk University, Erzurum, Turkey.,Department of Radiology, Medical Faculty, Ataturk University, Erzurum, Turkey
| | - B Pirimoglu
- Educational and Training Hospital, Ataturk University, Erzurum, Turkey.,Department of Radiology, Medical Faculty, Ataturk University, Erzurum, Turkey
| | - A Yalcın
- Department of Radiology, Medical Faculty, Binali Yildirim University, Erzincan, Turkey
| | - S Kapakin
- Department of Anatomy, Medical Faculty, Ataturk University, Erzurum, Turkey
| | - I M Kabakus
- Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, Medical University of South Carolina, South Carolina, United States
| | - M Ur
- Siemens Healthcare, Istanbul, Turkey
| |
Collapse
|
28
|
Yılmaz Çankaya B, Polat G, Aksungur N, Yalçın A, Korkut E, Sade R, Pirimoğlu RB, Kara S, Ay M, Altuntaş N, Alper F. Relationship of vascular variations with liver remnant volume in living liver transplant donors. Folia Morphol (Warsz) 2020; 80:590-595. [PMID: 32748950 DOI: 10.5603/fm.a2020.0080] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2020] [Revised: 06/17/2020] [Accepted: 06/19/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND In this study, we investigated the relationship between the portal vein and hepatic artery variations and the remaining liver volume in living donors in liver transplantation. MATERIALS AND METHODS In the study, triphasic abdominal computed tomography images of 180 live liver donor candidates were analysed retrospectively. Portal veins were divided into four groups according to the Nakamura classification and seven groups according to the Michels classification. The relationship between vascular variations and remnant liver volume was compared statistically. RESULTS According to the Nakamura classification, there were 143 (79.4%) type A, 23 (12.7%) type B, 7 (3.9%) type C and 7 (3.9%) type D cases. Using the Michels classification, 129 (71%) type 1, 12 (6.7%) type 2, 24 (13%) type 3, 2 (2.2%) type 4, 10 (5.6%) type 5, 1 (0.6%) type 6, and 2 (1.1%) type 7 cases were detected. There was no significant difference in the percentage of the remaining volume of the left liver lobe between the groups (p = 0.055, p = 0.207, respectively). CONCLUSIONS Variations in the hepatic artery and portal vein do not affect the remaining liver volume in liver transplantation donors.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- B Yılmaz Çankaya
- Department of Radiology, Atatürk University School of Medicine, Erzurum, Turkey.
| | - G Polat
- Department of Radiology, Atatürk University School of Medicine, Erzurum, Turkey
| | - N Aksungur
- Department of General Surgery, Atatürk University School of Medicine, Erzurum, Turkey
| | - A Yalçın
- Department of Radiology, Binali Yıldırım University Mengücek Gazi Training and Research Hospital, Erzincan, Turkey
| | - E Korkut
- Department of General Surgery, Atatürk University School of Medicine, Erzurum, Turkey
| | - R Sade
- Department of Radiology, Atatürk University School of Medicine, Erzurum, Turkey
| | - R B Pirimoğlu
- Department of Radiology, Atatürk University School of Medicine, Erzurum, Turkey
| | - S Kara
- Department of General Surgery, Atatürk University School of Medicine, Erzurum, Turkey
| | - M Ay
- Department of Radiology, Atatürk University School of Medicine, Erzurum, Turkey
| | - N Altuntaş
- Department of General Surgery, Atatürk University School of Medicine, Erzurum, Turkey
| | - F Alper
- Department of Radiology, Atatürk University School of Medicine, Erzurum, Turkey
| |
Collapse
|
29
|
Susam S, Çinkooğlu A, Ceylan KC, Gürsoy S, Kömürcüoğlu BE, Mertoğlu A, Çırak AK, Tuksavul F, Gayaf M, Güldaval F, Polat G, Yıldırım E, Koparal H, Yücel N. Diagnostic success of transthoracic needle biopsy and PET-CT for 1 to 2 cm solid indeterminate pulmonary nodules. Clin Respir J 2020; 14:453-461. [PMID: 31922654 DOI: 10.1111/crj.13152] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2018] [Revised: 10/25/2019] [Accepted: 01/05/2020] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVES Among the nodule types, the most controversial group are indeterminate solid nodules from 1 to 2 cm in size with the first choice being transthoracic needle biopsy (TTNB) or positron emission tomography (PET-CT) or both methods together. However, no single diagnostic algorithm could be applied to all cases. This research discusses the diagnostic success of PET-CT and TTNB. MATERIALS AND METHODS 407 Patients who referred to our hospital for any reason, with solid nodules with the size from 1 to 2 cmincidentally identified on the thoracic CT tests were investigated. Among the patients who underwent biopsy, 312 cases had PET-CT, and maximum SUV (SUVmax) values of the nodules were examined. Values of ≥2.5 were accepted as hypermetabolic. RESULTS The mean age of the patients was 61 ± 10.8 years. 84 patients were female (20.6%) and 323 were male (79.4%). For TTNB; sensitivity, specificity and accuracy rates of all cases, who were correctly diagnosed, were 76.9%, 83.3% and 78.9%, respectively (P < .001). The 2.5 SUVmax cutoff value had sensitivity of 91%, specificity of 35.6%, accuracy of 75% (P = .034). The cutoff value of 49 years of age, nodule size of 16.4 mm, gender and 2.5 SUVmax value had high accuracy for benign-malignant differentiation. No statistically significant difference was found in the upper lobe localization of nodule. CONCLUSION A positive result from TTNB is a reliable finding; however, a negative result is not definitive. The high negative predictive value of PET-CT is effective in preventing the unnecessary biopsies and surgical procedures.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Seher Susam
- Radiology Department, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Disease and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Health Sciences University, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Akın Çinkooğlu
- Radiology Department, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Disease and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Health Sciences University, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Kenan Can Ceylan
- Thorasic Surgery Department, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Disease and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Health Sciences University, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Soner Gürsoy
- Thorasic Surgery Department, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Disease and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Health Sciences University, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Berna Eren Kömürcüoğlu
- Chest Disease Department, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Disease and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Health Sciences University, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Aydan Mertoğlu
- Chest Disease Department, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Disease and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Health Sciences University, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Ali Kadri Çırak
- Chest Disease Department, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Disease and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Health Sciences University, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Fevziye Tuksavul
- Chest Disease Department, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Disease and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Health Sciences University, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Mine Gayaf
- Chest Disease Department, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Disease and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Health Sciences University, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Filiz Güldaval
- Chest Disease Department, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Disease and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Health Sciences University, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Gülru Polat
- Chest Disease Department, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Disease and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Health Sciences University, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Eylem Yıldırım
- Chest Disease Department, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Disease and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Health Sciences University, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Hakan Koparal
- Nuclear Medicine Department, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Disease and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Health Sciences University, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Nur Yücel
- Pathology Department, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Disease and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Health Sciences University, Izmir, Turkey
| |
Collapse
|
30
|
Yalnız E, Uslu Ö, Bolat E, Altın S, Polat G. Does the Hospital Admission of Patients with Respiratory Disease Increase in Izmir When the PM10 Level is High? Turk Thorac J 2020; 21:32-38. [PMID: 32163361 PMCID: PMC7020896 DOI: 10.5152/turkthoracj.2019.180148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [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: 09/12/2018] [Accepted: 01/28/2019] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVES Air pollution is caused by exhaust emissions from motor vehicles, fuel consumption for heating of residences, and especially emissions from industrial facilities around the world. The exposure to outdoor air pollution has been associated with acute and chronic health problems, from irritation to death. In this study, we aimed to determine whether air pollution increases the frequency of hospital admission and whether there is a difference between disease subgroups, age, and gender, in the 2-year period in Izmir province where - air pollution is increasing. MATERIALS AND METHODS Collection of health data for the project compiled by the Ministry of Health, in cooperation with the Izmir Provincial Health Directory Information Processing Department, and information obtained on the age groups, gender, admission time, and diagnosis of illness [International Classification of Diseases (ICD)10 code] on the residents of Izmir in 2016/2017. RESULTS The daily numbers of patients with respiratory complaints and air pollution were found to be related. Both air pollution and the admission rate increase in the January-March period. In male patients, the risk of hospitalization increases for 1.14%. Males had a higher increase in the rate of diagnosis of chronic rhinitis (increase of 6.22%) than females who had an increase of 0.97%. It was observed that there was a 2.62% increase in the incidence of bronchiectasis, 2.53% in that of asthma, and 2.49% in that of dyspnea. CONCLUSION There was a significant increase in respiratory diseases during the days when the air pollution was high, and this was observed as the upper respiratory tract infection and acute bronchitis in the young group and chronic respiratory diseases in the elderly group upon hospital admissions. The reduction of air pollutants and inhalation of clean air are the most important aspects in providing a healthier and longer life.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Enver Yalnız
- Clinic of Chest Diseases, İzmir Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Chest Surgery Training and Research Hospital, İzmir, Turkey
| | - Özgür Uslu
- Clinic of Chest Diseases, İzmir Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Chest Surgery Training and Research Hospital, İzmir, Turkey
| | - Erkut Bolat
- Department of Biostatistics, İstanbul University School of Medicine, İstanbul, Turkey
| | - Sedat Altın
- Clinic of Chest Diseases, İstanbul Yedikule Chest Diseases and Chest Surgery Training and Research Hospital, İstanbul, Turkey
| | - Gülru Polat
- Clinic of Chest Diseases, İzmir Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Chest Surgery Training and Research Hospital, İzmir, Turkey
| |
Collapse
|
31
|
Karadeniz G, Polat G, Ucsular F, Yalnız E. A difficult disease to diagnosis: Pulmonary actinomycosis. Clin Respir J 2019; 14:416-418. [PMID: 31854106 DOI: 10.1111/crj.13136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2018] [Revised: 05/24/2018] [Accepted: 12/15/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Gülistan Karadeniz
- Sağlık Bilimleri University Dr Suat Seren Chest Disease and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Gülru Polat
- Sağlık Bilimleri University Dr Suat Seren Chest Disease and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Fatma Ucsular
- Sağlık Bilimleri University Dr Suat Seren Chest Disease and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Enver Yalnız
- Sağlık Bilimleri University Dr Suat Seren Chest Disease and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
| |
Collapse
|
32
|
Polat G. Evaluation of relationship between middle cerebellar peduncle asymmetry and dominant hand by diffusion tensor imaging. Folia Morphol (Warsz) 2019; 78:481-486. [DOI: 10.5603/fm.a2018.0116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2018] [Revised: 12/06/2018] [Accepted: 12/07/2018] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
|
33
|
Güldaval F, Anar C, Polat G, Gayaf M, Yavuz MY, Korkmaz A, Alıcı İO, Karadeniz G, Büyükşirin M, Aydoğdu Z. Contribution of Cell Block Obtained by Thoracentesis in the Diagnosis of Malignant Pleural Effusion. J Cytol 2019; 36:205-208. [PMID: 31741579 PMCID: PMC6844012 DOI: 10.4103/joc.joc_99_18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2018] [Revised: 03/01/2019] [Accepted: 04/19/2019] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
Abstract
Aim The aim of this study wass to compare the cytological features of pleural exudative fluids by conventional smear (CS) method and cell block (CB) method and also to assess the utility of the combined approach for cytodiagnosis of these effusions. Materials and Methods In all, 113 pleural exudative fluid samples were subjected to evaluation by both CS and CB methods over a period of 2 years. Cellularity, architecture patterns, morphological features, and yield for malignancy were compared, using the two methods. Sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value, and accuracy for diagnosis of malignancy were calculated for both the methods, using histology as a gold standard. Results CB method provided higher cellularity, better architectural patterns, and additional yield for malignancy when compared with CS method. For 22 (40%) patients, histologic subtype was determined with CB especially for adenocarcinoma. The sensitivity, specificity, positive, and negative predictive values of cytology and CB were 48%, 100%, 100%, 67.8% and 59.2%, 100%, 100%, 72.8%, respectively. Conclusion CB technique definitively increased detection of malignancy in pleural fluid effusion when used as an adjunct to CSs. Also, CB provides material suitable for molecular genetic analysis for targeted therapies especially in the treatment of adenocarcinoma.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Filiz Güldaval
- Department of Chest Diseases, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, İzmir, Turkey
| | - Ceyda Anar
- Department of Chest Diseases, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, İzmir, Turkey
| | - Gülru Polat
- Department of Chest Diseases, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, İzmir, Turkey
| | - Mine Gayaf
- Department of Chest Diseases, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, İzmir, Turkey
| | - Melike Yüksel Yavuz
- Department of Chest Diseases, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, İzmir, Turkey
| | - Ali Korkmaz
- Department of Chest Diseases, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, İzmir, Turkey
| | - İbrahim Onur Alıcı
- Department of Chest Diseases, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, İzmir, Turkey
| | - Gülistan Karadeniz
- Department of Chest Diseases, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, İzmir, Turkey
| | - Melih Büyükşirin
- Department of Chest Diseases, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, İzmir, Turkey
| | - Zekiye Aydoğdu
- Department of Pathology, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, İzmir, Turkey
| |
Collapse
|
34
|
Deniz S, Şahin H, Polat G, Erbaycu AE. In Which the Gain is more from Pulmonary Rehabilitation? Asthma or COPD? Turk Thorac J 2019; 20:160-167. [PMID: 30986177 DOI: 10.5152/turkthoracj.2018.18031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2018] [Accepted: 10/01/2018] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVES Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is useful for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) but not clear for patients with asthma. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effectiveness of PR in patients with asthma by comparing patients with COPD. The study was designed as a retrospective case series. We recruited patients with COPD and asthma. MATERIALS AND METHODS Demographics, respiratory symptoms, medications, smoking history, comorbidities, exercise capacity, respiratory function tests, and quality of life (QOL) were recorded. Exercise capacity was evaluated by the 6-minute walk test (6MWT), QOL with St. George's Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ), 36-item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) Quality of Life Questionnaire, and Hospital Anxiety and Depression (HAD) Scale. RESULTS Forty-two patients with asthma and 25 COPD who completed PR were included in the study. There was no difference in terms of age and sex between the groups (p=0.100 and p=0.365, respectively); however, body mass index was higher in the asthmatic group (p=0.007). Partial oxygen pressure (pO2) difference and arterial oxygen saturation (SpO2) difference were significantly higher in the COPD group than in the asthma group after PR (p<0.05). When the patients were compared before and after PR in both groups, a significant increase was detected in exercise capacity and QOL (6MWT, HADa, SGRQ, and SF-36 in all domains) (p<0.05). When two groups are contrasted according to the difference between pre- and post-PR of variables, there was no significant difference except pO2, SpO2, and Medical Research Council (p>0.05). CONCLUSION Physicians refer patients with COPD to PR; however, patients with asthma are not generally referred to the same frequency. We would like to emphasize that PR may be as effective as COPD in asthma.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Sami Deniz
- Clinic of Chest Diseases, Health Sciences University, İzmir University of Health Sciences Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital, İzmir, Turkey
| | - Hülya Şahin
- Clinic of Chest Diseases, Health Sciences University, İzmir University of Health Sciences Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital, İzmir, Turkey
| | - Gülru Polat
- Clinic of Chest Diseases, Health Sciences University, İzmir University of Health Sciences Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital, İzmir, Turkey
| | - Ahmet Emin Erbaycu
- Clinic of Chest Diseases, Health Sciences University, İzmir University of Health Sciences Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital, İzmir, Turkey
| |
Collapse
|
35
|
Sahin K, Demirel M, Turgut N, Arzu U, Polat G. Aneurysmal Bone Cyst after Femoral Derotational Osteotomy: A Case Report. Malays Orthop J 2019; 13:45-48. [PMID: 31001384 PMCID: PMC6459042 DOI: 10.5704/moj.1903.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
Abstract
Aneurysmal bone cysts rather than local aggressive lesions of the bone which may arise in any part of the axial or appendicular skeleton. Although several theories are available in the literature, the pathogenesis is still conflicting. We report an exceptional case of an aneurysmal bone cyst in the distal femur of a female cerebral palsy patient who underwent bilateral distal femoral derotational osteotomy and plate-screw fixation operations when she was 11 years old. Twenty-four months after the operation, radiographs showed a cystic lesion in the distal portion of the right femur around the osteotomy site. The diagnosis of Aneurysmal Bone Cyst (ABC) was made and the lesion was treated by curettage with cement application. After 36 months of follow-up, there was no recurrence. This is the first case reported in literature which raises the possibility that an osteotomy could be a cause in the development of an aneurysmal bone cyst.
Collapse
|
36
|
Vayısoğlu Şahin G, Karadeniz G, Polat G, Demirci Üçsular F, Aydoğdu Z, Yalnız E. [A case of endometrium adenocarcinoma with multiple cavitary pulmonary metastasis]. Tuberk Toraks 2019; 66:349-352. [PMID: 30683032 DOI: 10.5578/tt.67686] [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: 11/15/2022] Open
Abstract
Pulmonary metastases are usually seen as parenchymal nodules, lymphatic-interstitial spread and pleural effusion, however cavitary and cystic metastatic lesions are rare. While breast cancer, gastrointestinal tumors, kidney tumors, malignant melanoma, sarcomas, lymphoma and leukemia mostly metastasize to the lung, endometrial adenocarcinoma rarely metastasizes. A 73-year-old woman with multiple cystic-cavitary lung lesions was referred to our clinic because of chronic cough. She had endometrial adenocarcinoma metastasis to the lung. We wanted to present our case because of the rare occurrence of cystic-cavitary lung metastases and the rare presentation of metastasis of endometrial carcinomas to the lung.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Görkem Vayısoğlu Şahin
- Clinic of Chest Diseases, University of Health Sciences, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Chest Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Gülistan Karadeniz
- Clinic of Chest Diseases, University of Health Sciences, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Chest Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Gülru Polat
- Clinic of Chest Diseases, University of Health Sciences, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Chest Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Fatma Demirci Üçsular
- Clinic of Chest Diseases, University of Health Sciences, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Chest Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Zekiye Aydoğdu
- Clinic of Chest Pathology, University of Health Sciences, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Chest Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Enver Yalnız
- Clinic of Chest Diseases, University of Health Sciences, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Chest Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
| |
Collapse
|
37
|
Güçsav MO, Ayrancı A, Polat G, Karadeniz G, Demirci Üçsular F, Öztekin Ö, Bozkurt MT, Akyol M, Yalnız E. [Leptomeningeal metastasis of EGFR (+) lung adenocarcinoma: a case report]. Tuberk Toraks 2019; 66:340-344. [PMID: 30683030 DOI: 10.5578/tt.67609] [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: 11/15/2022] Open
Abstract
Leptomeningeal metastasis is a very rare complication of infiltration of leptomeninges and subarachnoid space with malignant cells. It is an indicator of poor prognosis. Its incidence is 3.8% in non-small cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC). This rate is higher in patients with epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutation. Brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the first choice in the diagnosis. The diagnosis of leptomeningeal metastasis is difficult and often bypassed because it is rare and does not cause gross mass lesions such as brain metastasis. Systemic chemotherapy, intrathecal therapy, cranial radiotherapy and targeted treatment agents are an option in the treatment. It has been shown that targeted therapies can be promising because of the ability to switch to cerebrospinal fluid in appropriate patients. We present the case with EGFR positive lung adenocarcinoma whit leptomeningeal metastasis (LM) due to its rarity, difficulty in diagnosis and its association with EGFR mutation.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Mutlu Onur Güçsav
- Division of Chest Diseases, University of Health Sciences, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Chest Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Aysu Ayrancı
- Division of Chest Diseases, University of Health Sciences, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Chest Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Gülru Polat
- Division of Chest Diseases, University of Health Sciences, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Chest Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Gülistan Karadeniz
- Division of Chest Diseases, University of Health Sciences, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Chest Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Fatma Demirci Üçsular
- Division of Chest Diseases, University of Health Sciences, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Chest Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Özgür Öztekin
- Division of Radiology, University of Health Sciences, Tepecik Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Mediha Tülin Bozkurt
- Division of Radiation Oncology, University of Health Sciences Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Chest Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Murat Akyol
- Division of Medical Oncology, University of Health Sciences, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Chest Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Enver Yalnız
- Division of Chest Diseases, University of Health Sciences, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Chest Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
| |
Collapse
|
38
|
Üçsular F, Karadeniz G, Polat G, Yalnız E. Answer: Pulmonary tuberculosis in sarcoidosis patients: two cases. Tuberk Toraks 2018; 66:272. [PMID: 30479239 DOI: 10.5578/tt.2018272] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
Affiliation(s)
- Fatma Üçsular
- Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Chest Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Gülistan Karadeniz
- Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Chest Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Gülru Polat
- Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Chest Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Enver Yalnız
- Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Chest Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
| |
Collapse
|
39
|
Polat G, Açikel YS. Use of magnetic halloysite nanotubes-alginate hybrid spheres in the treatment of dyes. N Biotechnol 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nbt.2018.05.1181] [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: 11/26/2022]
|
40
|
Üçsular F, Karadeniz G, Polat G, Yalnız E. [Pulmonary tuberculasis in sarcoidosis patients: two cases]. Tuberk Toraks 2018; 66:182-184. [PMID: 30246663 DOI: 10.5578/tt.66434] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
Affiliation(s)
- Fatma Üçsular
- Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Chest Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Gülistan Karadeniz
- Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Chest Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Gülru Polat
- Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Chest Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Enver Yalnız
- Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Chest Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
| |
Collapse
|
41
|
Affiliation(s)
- G Polat
- From the Department of Radiology, Medical Faculty, Ataturk University, 25040 Erzurum, Turkey
| | - B Pirimoglu
- From the Department of Radiology, Medical Faculty, Ataturk University, 25040 Erzurum, Turkey
| | - R Sade
- From the Department of Radiology, Medical Faculty, Ataturk University, 25040 Erzurum, Turkey
| | - M Kantarci
- From the Department of Radiology, Medical Faculty, Ataturk University, 25040 Erzurum, Turkey
| |
Collapse
|
42
|
Polat G, Yılmaz U, Anar C, Kömürcüoğlu B, Aydoğdu Z. Is there relationship between excision repair cross-complementation 1 expression level and response to treatment and prognosis in an advanced stage lung cancer treated with cisplatin-based chemotherapy? Indian J Cancer 2016; 52:277-80. [PMID: 26905109 DOI: 10.4103/0019-509x.176760] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
Abstract
AIM It is important to know the tumor resistance against cisplatin before the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The purpose of this study was to evaluate the response to treatment and survival in patients with NSCLC treated with cisplatin-based chemotherapy according to excision repair cross-complementation 1 (ERCC1) expression. MATERIALS AND METHODS Among 119 patients treated with cisplatin and vinorelbine or docetaxel, 39 (32%) patients enrolled who have enough tumor tissue to analyze ERCC1 expression. ERCC1 expression defined as negative in score 0-1, positive in score 2-3. RESULTS There was no difference between ERCC1 positive and negative groups (P = 0.63). Mean survival was 14.7 months (95% confidence interval [CI]; 10.0-19.3 month) in ERCC1 negative group, 10.9 months (95% CI; 7.4-14.3 month) in ERCC1 positive group (P = 0.23). Progression free survival was 7.9 months in ERCC1 negative group (95% CI; 5.8-9.9 months), 6.2 months in ERCC1 positive group (95% CI; 4.0-8.5 months) (P = 0.27). CONCLUSION Identification of ERCC1 expression level of tumor tissues in NSCLC patients before treatment was not useful in prediction of treatment response and prognosis.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- G Polat
- Department of Chest Diseases, Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Surgery Research and Training Hospital, Turkey
| | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
43
|
Erdil M, Yildiz F, Kuyucu E, Sayar Ş, Polat G, Ceylan HH, Koçyiğit F. The Effect of Sagittal Plane Deformities after Tibial Plateau Fractures to Functions and Instability of Knee Joint. Acta Chir Orthop Traumatol Cech 2016; 83:43-46. [PMID: 26936065] [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: 06/05/2023]
Abstract
PURPOSE OF THE STUDY The objective of this study is to evaluate the effect of posterior tibial slope after fracture healing on antero-posterior knee laxity, functional outcome and patient satisfaction. MATERIAL AND METHODS 126 patients who were treated for tibial plateau fractures between 2008-2013 in the orthopedics and traumatology department of our institution were evaluated for the study. Patients were treated with open reduction and internal fixation, arthroscopy assisted minimally invasive osteosynthesis or conservative treatment. RESULTS Mean posterior tibial slope after the treatment was 6.91 ± 5.11 and there was no significant difference when compared to the uninvolved side 6.42 ± 4,21 (p = 0.794). Knee laxity in anterior-posterior plane was 6.14 ± 2.11 and 5.95 ± 2.25 respectively on healthy and injured side. The difference of mean laxity in anterior-posterior plane between two sides was statistically significant. DISCUSSION In this study we found no difference in laxity between the injured and healthy knees. However Tegner score decreased significantly in patients who had greater laxity difference between the knees. We did not find significant difference between fracture type and laxity, IKDC functional scores independent of the ligamentous injury. CONCLUSION In conclusion despite coronal alignment is taken into consideration in treatment of tibial plateau fractures, sagittal alignment is reasonably important for stability and should not be ignored.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- M Erdil
- Istanbul Medipol University, Orthopaedics & Traumatology, Istanbul, Turkey
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
44
|
Anar C, İnal T, Erol S, Polat G, Ünsal İ, Ediboğlu Ö, Halilçolar H. Are Meteorological Parameters a Risk Factor for Pulmonary Embolism? A Retrospective Analysis of 530 Patients. Balkan Med J 2015; 32:279-84. [PMID: 26185716 DOI: 10.5152/balkanmedj.2015.15686] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [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: 11/02/2014] [Accepted: 12/24/2014] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND The influence of meteorological conditions on cardiovascular morbidity and mortality has been known for a long time. However, few reports have been published on the influence of meteorological parameters on the occurrence of acute pulmonary embolism (PE). AIMS In this retrospective study, we compared the meteorological parameters between PE patients with risk factors and idiopathic PE patients. STUDY DESIGN Cross-sectional study. METHODS Medical documentation of 1180 patients with suspected acute pulmonary embolism diagnosed between January 2010 and December 2012 was retrospectively analyzed. A total of 530 patients with PE confirmed by computed tomography pulmonary angiography and/or ventilation/perfusion scan were included for further analysis. We divided the patients into two groups: PE with risk factors (provoked) and PE without risk factors (unprovoked). The meteorological data were collected from the relevant time period: temperature, humidity, pressure, and wind velocity. As the exact time of PE onset was unknown, the meteorological values attributed to each patient were the means of the values in the months or weeks at the time of diagnosis of PE. RESULTS The highest numbers of cases were seen in autumn (29.8%), followed by summer (28.9%), spring (22.1%), and winter (19.2%). In terms of months, the greatest number of cases occurred in June (57), followed by November (56) and October (54). Case distribution according to the months and seasons were statistically significant. The wind direction also affected the incidence of PE. There was a statistically significant positive correlation between case frequency and air temperature (r=0.300; p=0.031). No correlation was found between the unprovoked PE cases' monthly distribution and pressure, humidity, or temperature. However, there was a statistically significant positive correlation between the monthly distribution of the group with provoked PE cases and air temperature (r=0.586; p=0.045). CONCLUSION A statistically significant inverse correlation between atmospheric pressure and temperature and the number of all PE cases was observed in our study, which is in accordance with other reports. However, in unprovoked PE cases, there was no correlation between meteorological parameters and case incidence.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Ceyda Anar
- Department of Chest Diseases, İzmir Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, İzmir, Turkey
| | - Tuba İnal
- Department of Chest Diseases, İzmir Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, İzmir, Turkey
| | - Serhat Erol
- Department of Chest Diseases, İzmir Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, İzmir, Turkey
| | - Gülru Polat
- Department of Chest Diseases, İzmir Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, İzmir, Turkey
| | - İpek Ünsal
- Department of Chest Diseases, İzmir Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, İzmir, Turkey
| | - Özlem Ediboğlu
- Department of Chest Diseases, İzmir Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, İzmir, Turkey
| | - Hüseyin Halilçolar
- Department of Chest Diseases, İzmir Dr. Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, İzmir, Turkey
| |
Collapse
|
45
|
İnal T, Anar C, Polat G, Ünsal İ, Halilçolar H. The prognostic value of D-dimer in lung cancer. Clin Respir J 2014; 9:305-13. [PMID: 24720709 DOI: 10.1111/crj.12144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2013] [Revised: 03/10/2014] [Accepted: 04/04/2014] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND AND AIM Activation of coagulation and fibrinolysis is frequently encountered among cancer patients. Such tumors are supposed to be associated with higher risk of invasion, metastases and eventually worse outcome. The aim of this study is to explore the prognostic value of blood coagulation tests for lung cancer patients. METHODS Between 2009 and 2012, 72 newly diagnosed patients with lung cancer and 40 healthy subjects as control group were included in this prospective study. Patients were staged according to the seventh edition of the tumor, node, metastasis (TNM) classification. The treatment responses of patients were evaluated according to the World Health Organization (WHO) criteria. We measured plasma D-dimer level, activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT), prothrombin time (PT), international normalized ratio (INR), lactate dehhydrogenase (LDH), hemoglobin (Hb), platelet (Plt), white blood cells (WBC) count before, during and after chemotherapy. We investigated association of the results with stage and histologic type of the disease, as well as with response to therapy and survival in lung cancer patients. RESULTS The median D-dimer, PT and INR levels of the patients with lung cancer were significantly higher than in the control group (P = 0,000). D-dimer, APTT, PT, INR, LDH levels after four cycles of treatment were significantly lower in responders than in nonresponders (P = 0,000). Plasma D-dimer levels were evaluated according to histopathological type and stage of diseases; D-dimer level was found significantly higher in metastatic disease (P < 0,5) and significantly lower in small cell lung cancer (SCLC) (P < 0,05). The mean follow-up was 574,14 ± 463,48 days. The mean survival was 750,866 ± 74,857 days (95% CI: 604,147 - 897,586). After second and fourth cycles of treatment, the plasma D-dimer, APTT, and LDH levels were higher in mortality group than in survival group (P = 0,000). After four cycles of treatment, the mean survival of the patients with serum D-dimer level above and below 1900 ng/mL was found to be significantly different (P = 0,000). CONCLUSION The results suggest that determination of D-dimer plasma levels that is an inexpensive, easy and non invasive method may be useful in predicting clinical outcome, survival and treatment response of patients with lung cancer.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Tuba İnal
- Department of Respiratory Diseases, Chest Disease and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Ceyda Anar
- Department of Respiratory Diseases, Chest Disease and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Gülru Polat
- Department of Respiratory Diseases, Chest Disease and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
| | - İpek Ünsal
- Department of Respiratory Diseases, Chest Disease and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
| | - Hüseyin Halilçolar
- Department of Respiratory Diseases, Chest Disease and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
| |
Collapse
|
46
|
Inal T, Anar C, Unsal I, Polat G, Halilçolar H. Are Meterological Parameters a Precursor of Pulmonary Embolism? Chest 2014. [DOI: 10.1378/chest.1833755] [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: 11/01/2022] Open
|
47
|
Yilmaz U, Anar C, Polat G, Halilcolar H. Carboplatin plus etoposide for extensive stage small-cell lung cancer: An experience with AUC 6 doses of carboplatin. Indian J Cancer 2011; 48:454-9. [DOI: 10.4103/0019-509x.92279] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
|
48
|
Görür K, Görüroğlu Oztürk O, Polat G, Vayisoğlu Y, Talas DU, Güner N, Ozcan C. Evaluation of plasma fibronectine level as a probable indicator for tympanosclerosis. J Laryngol Otol 2007; 122:343-6. [PMID: 17470306 DOI: 10.1017/s0022215107007827] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVES Wound healing, epithelial regrowth and collagen synthesis are very important factors in the repair of the traumatised tympanic membrane. The aim of the present study was to determine the role of plasma fibronectine in the aetiopathogenesis of tympanosclerosis. METHODS This prospective study included 58 patients with and 49 without tympanosclerosis. No inflammation or trauma was noted in either patient group. All patients underwent otoscopic and otomicroscopic examination, and the degree of tympanosclerosis was graded from mild (stage I) to severe (stage III). Following otological examination, blood samples were taken for plasma fibronectine measurement. RESULTS Following otoscopic and otomicroscopic examinations, patients' tympanosclerosis was graded as follows: 18 patients were stage I; 29 were stage II; and 11 were stage III. Statistical analyses revealed that the plasma fibronectine concentrations were significantly lower in the study group compared with the control group (p = 0.031). In addition, fibronectine levels were lowest in the patients with severest tympanosclerosis (p = 0.0001 in each comparison). CONCLUSION The results of the present study show that serum fibronectine is important in the development and severity of tympanosclerosis.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- K Görür
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Mersin University School of Medicine, Turkey.
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
49
|
Yalin S, Bagis S, Polat G, Dogruer N, Cenk Aksit S, Hatungil R, Erdogan C. Is there a role of free oxygen radicals in primary male osteoporosis? Clin Exp Rheumatol 2005; 23:689-92. [PMID: 16173248] [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: 05/04/2023]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE There is not enough evidence about the relationship between free radicals and male osteoporosis. In this study we investigated the role of free oxygen radicals and antioxidants on male osteoporosis in 31 male patients with primary osteoporosis and 21 subjects as controls. METHODS Bone mineral densities (BMD) of the lumbar and femoral neck region were evaluated using dual energy X-ray absorbsiometry. Serum malondialdehyde (MDA) and nitric oxide (NO) levels and superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione peroxidase (GPx) activities were measured by analytical methods. In addition, serum osteocalcine and C telopeptide levels were determined to evaluate bone turnover MDA and NO levels and SOD activity were significantly increased (p < 0.05) in osteoporotic males. RESULTS There was a negative correlation between SOD and lumbar BMD levels (r= -0.328; p = 0.021). The same trend was observed between NO and lumbar BMD (r = -0.473; p = 0.001) and femoral neck BMD values (r = -0.540; p = 0.000). There was no significant correlation between free radical levels and bone turnover markers. CONCLUSION The data indicate an increase in free oxygen radical levels. As a result, antioxidant defenses would compromise in primary male osteoporotic patients. Therefore, it may be suggested that oxidative stress plays an important role in the pathophysiology of primary male osteoporosis.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- S Yalin
- Department of Biochemistry, Mersin University Pharmacy School, Mersin, Turkey.
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
50
|
Yazar A, Büyükafpar K, Polat G, Pata C, Kanýk A, Tiftik EN, Bağdatoğlu O. The urinary 5-hydroxyindole acetic acid and plasma nitric oxide levels in irritable bowel syndrome: a preliminary study. Scott Med J 2005; 50:27-9. [PMID: 15792386 DOI: 10.1177/003693300505000111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND AND AIMS Postprandial increase of 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) has been implicated in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). There is evidence that nitric oxide (NO) may act as a mediator of 5-HT-evoked secretions in the colon. Our aim is to investigate the role of urinary 5-hydroxyindole acetic acid (5-HIAA) and plasma NO levels (with diarrhoea) in IBS patients. METHODS Nineteen (with constipation) IBS patients (group 1), 22 IBS patients (group 2) and 18 healthy controls (group 3) were included in the study. The diagnosis of IBS was made according to the Rome I Criteria. The urine was collected for determination of 5-HIAA and venous blood was collected from each subject for the measurement of plasma NO levels. RESULTS The levels of urinary 5-HIAA mmol/day and plasma NO mmol/l of group 1 (22.4 +/- 2.2 and 29.4 +/- 2 respectively) were significantly higher than group 3 (14.2 +/- 2.3 and 21.3 +/- 2.1 respectively) (p = 0.036 and p = 0.019 respectively). The NO level of group 1 was also significantly higher than group 2 (21.8 +/- 1.9) (p = 0.021). The 5-HIAA level of group 1 was higher than group 2 (15.2 +/- 2.1) and the difference was marginally significant (p = 0.055). There was no difference between group 2 and group 3 with respect to 5-HIAA and NO levels. CONCLUSIONS The results of this preliminary study lend support to the involvement of 5-HT in some symptomatology of diarrhoea predominant IBS. Furthermore, NO may be one of the effector mediators of the 5-HT-induced symptoms in these patients.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- A Yazar
- Department of Internal Disease, Faculty of Medicine, Mersin University, Turkey.
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|