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Destegül E, Kocaöz S, Kara P, Yavuz A. Prevalence, affecting factors and relationship with toileting behaviors of lower urinary tract symptoms in pregnant women: a cross-sectional study. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2023; 27:6769-6779. [PMID: 37522687 DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_202307_33147] [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: 08/01/2023]
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to determine factors associated with lower urinary tract symptoms and their prevalence in pregnant women, and to examine the relationship between these symptoms and toileting behavior. PATIENTS AND METHODS The study included 502 pregnant women who completed the Bristol Female Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms-Short Form and the Toileting Behavior-Women's Elimination Behaviors Scale. RESULTS The prevalence of at least one symptom in terms of urinary storage, voiding, urinary incontinence, sexual function, and quality of life dimensions in pregnant women were 99%, 54.8%, 60.4%, 19.7%, and 72.5%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS The results showed that the lower urinary tract symptoms of pregnant women were related to premature voiding (developing the habit of voiding when there is less than 260 ml of urine in the bladder), being in the third trimester of pregnancy, the presence of stress urinary incontinence during or after pregnancy and history of urinary tract infection. Furthermore, it was found that pregnant women's total Bristol Female Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms-Short Form score had a weak correlation with their Toileting Behavior-Women's Elimination Behaviors Scale general total score, and scores in the subsections on premature voiding, delayed voiding, and straining for voiding. Given that lower urinary tract symptoms are common among pregnant women, women should be offered antenatal training on lower urinary tract symptoms and preventative measures early on in their pregnancy to ensure they develop healthy toileting habits.
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- E Destegül
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Adana City Training and Research Hospital, Adana, Turkey.
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Yavuz A, Aydin MA, Ugur K, Aydin S, Senol A, Baykus Y, Deniz R, Sahin İ, Yalcin MH, Gencer BT, Deniz YK, Ustebay S, Karagoz ZK, Emre E, Aydin S. Betatrophin, elabela, asprosin, glucagon and subfatin peptides in breast tissue, blood and milk in gestational diabetes. Biotech Histochem 2023; 98:243-254. [PMID: 36825397 DOI: 10.1080/10520295.2023.2176546] [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: 02/25/2023] Open
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We investigated the presence of asprosin (ASP), betatrophin, elabela (ELA), glucagon and subfatin (SUB) in the milk of mothers with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and compared their levels with blood levels. We also investigated whether these peptides are synthesized by the breast. We investigated 12 volunteer mothers with GDM and 14 pregnant non-GDM control mothers. The peptides were measured using ELISA and their tissue localization was determined using immunohistochemistry. Breast milk contains ASP, betatrophin, ELA, glucagon and SUB. The amount of the peptides ranged from highest to the lowest in colostrum, transitional milk and mature milk. The amount of peptides in the milk was greater than for blood. The peptides, except for ELA, were increased in milk and blood by GDM. Betatrophin and ELA are synthesized in the connective tissue of the breast. ASP, glucagon and SUB are synthesized in the alveolar tissue of the breast. These peptides in breast milk may contribute to the development of the gastrointestinal tract of newborns and infants.
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- Adem Yavuz
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Nigde Omer Halis Demir Research and Education Hospital, Nigde, Turkiye
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- Medical Student, School of Medicine, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkiye
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- Department of Internal Medicine (Endocrinology and Metabolism Diseases), School of Medicine, Firat University, Elazig, Turkiye
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Fethi Sekin City Hospital, Elazig, Turkiye
- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Firat University, Elazig, Turkiye
- Department of Histology and Embryology, School of Veterinary Medicine, Firat University, Elazig, Turkiye
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- Department of Enfection Disease, Fethi Sekin City Hospital, Elazig, Turkiye
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Bandirma 17 Eylul Univerity, Balikesir, Turkiye
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Bandirma 17 Eylul Univerity, Balikesir, Turkiye
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry and Clinical Biochemistry, (Firat Hormones Research Group), Medical School, Firat University, Elazig, Turkiye
- Department of Medical Biology, School of Medicine, Erzincan Binali Yildirim University, Erzincan, Turkiye
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, School of Veterinary Medicine, Firat University, Elazig, Turkiye
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, School of Veterinary Medicine, Firat University, Elazig, Turkiye
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Antalya Medicalpark Hospital Complex, Antalya, Turkiye
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- Department of Pediatrics, Bandirma 17 Eylul Univerity, Balikesir, Turkiye
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- Department of Internal Medicine (Endocrinology and Metabolism Diseases), Fethi Sekin City Hospital, Elazig, Turkiye
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- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Firat University, Elazig, Turkiye
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry and Clinical Biochemistry, (Firat Hormones Research Group), Medical School, Firat University, Elazig, Turkiye
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Yavuz A, Kücükbas GN, Hacioglu Y, Niyazoglu M, Alcalar N, Hatipoglu E. Third trimester physiological hypercortisolemia may protect from postpartum depression and stress. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2023; 27:3016-3021. [PMID: 37070904 DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_202304_31935] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/19/2023]
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OBJECTIVE This study was aimed to evaluate the impact of physiological alterations in cortisol milieu on mood changes during late pregnancy and postpartum. PATIENTS AND METHODS A total of 77 healthy pregnant subjects were prospectively evaluated after 36 weeks of gestation and at 3-4 weeks postpartum. Free cortisol (FC) was calculated using Coolen's equation and the free cortisol index (FCI) was defined as serum Total cortisol/Cortisol-binding globulin. Concurrently, status of depression, anxiety and stress were graded using Beck Depression Inventory, Beck Anxiety Inventory and Perceived Stress Scale. Statistical analysis was performed and p<0.05 was considered statistically significant. RESULTS Higher FC levels during late pregnancy were associated with lower scores on stress and depression early postpartum, albeit the latter was not statistically significant. Additionally, as FCI increased during late pregnancy both the scores on stress and depression decreased during early postpartum. CONCLUSIONS Increased cortisol levels during the latter periods of pregnancy may have long-lasting protective effects. They may enable the mother to cope with the changing and demanding conditions during postpartum.
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- A Yavuz
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Health Sciences, Derince Training and Research Hospital, Kocaeli, Turkey.
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Atilla R, Yavuz A, Kocaöz S. Exposure of Pregnant Women to Intimate Partner Violence during the Pandemic in Turkey and Influencing Factors. J Community Health Nurs 2023; 40:1-13. [PMID: 36602774 DOI: 10.1080/07370016.2022.2094708] [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: 01/06/2023]
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PURPOSE This research was conducted to determine the exposure of pregnant women to intimate partner violence (IPV) during the Covid-19 pandemic and its influencing factors. DESIGN Cross-sectional study. METHODS This study included 456 pregnant women. The "Pregnant Information Form" and "Intimate Partner Violence During Pregnancy Questionnaire" were used to collect data. FINDINGS Exposure frequency to IPV during the pandemic and curfews were 44.1% and 43.9%, respectively. A significant relationship was found between exposure to IPV and the partner having wage-earning employment, marital relationship during Covid-19, the effect of the pandemic on spousal relationships, and gravida. CONCLUSIONS The prevalence of IPV in pregnant women during and after the pandemic did not change significantly from IPV in pregnant women before the pandemic. CLINICAL EVIDENCE To prevent and reduce partner violence during pregnancy, there is a need to evaluate IPV among women who apply for routine pregnancy examinations.
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- Rabia Atilla
- Zübeyde Hanım Faculty of Health Sciences, Nursing Department, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursing, Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University, Niğde, Turkey
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- Medical Faculty, Surgical Medical Sciences, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University, Niğde, Turkey
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- Zübeyde Hanım Faculty of Health Sciences, Nursing Department, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursing, Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University, Niğde, Turkey
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Yavuz A, Kocaöz S, Kara P, Destegül E. The effects of gestational diabetes on lower urinary tract symptoms of pregnant women: a case-control study. J OBSTET GYNAECOL 2022; 42:3531-3536. [PMID: 36476042 DOI: 10.1080/01443615.2022.2152657] [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: 12/13/2022]
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Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) are common health problems in pregnant women. The aim of this case-control study was to evaluate the effects of GDM on LUTS in pregnant women. This study was conducted with 44 pregnant women diagnosed with GDM and 44 pregnant without GDM. Patients with GDM had significantly lower likelihood of experiencing urgency (7.069-fold lower likelihood); whereas they had significantly greater likelihoods for urinary incontinence (UI) during sexual intercourse (OR: 0.185; 5.4-fold higher), need for clothing change due to UI (OR: 0.268; 3.7-fold higher), and adverse effects on daily life due to UI (OR: 0.338; 2.9-fold higher) compared to women without GDM (p < .05 for all). Although pregnant women with GDM appear to have a lower likelihood of urgency, this may be associated with the adverse effects of GDM since the likelihoods for UI-related outcomes were increased and quality of life was reduced among pregnant women with GDM compared to those without GDM.Impact statementWhat is already known on this subject? Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) are very common among pregnant women, and negatively affect social, sexual and working life. There are many risk factors that affect the development of LUTS in pregnant women. It is stated that gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) may be a predisposing factor in the development of LUTS in women.What do the results of this study add? Women with GDM experienced storage symptoms at a lower frequency (especially urgency) compared to the control group. In addition, we determined worse quality of life among women with GDM who experienced a greater frequency of urinary incontinence.What are the implications of these findings for clinical practice and/or further research? It may be beneficial to provide training on the prevention and management of LUTS to all pregnant women, especially women with GDM, and to increase the sensitivity of health professionals on the subject.
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- Adem Yavuz
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University, Niğde, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursing, Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University, Zübeyde Hanım Faculty of Health, Niğde, Turkey
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- Nursing Department, Faculty of Health, Kahramanmaraş İstiklal University, Kahramanmaraş, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Adana City Training and Research Hospital, Adana, Turkey
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Öner G, Yavuz A. P-597 The effects of triple trigger on IVF outcomes and pregnancy rates in poor responder patients. Hum Reprod 2022. [DOI: 10.1093/humrep/deac107.549] [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
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Study question
Are there any positive effects of triple trigger on oocyte morphology, embryo quality and pregnancy rates in poor responder (POR) patients?
Summary answer
The trigger with human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist (GnRHa) and human menopausal gonadotropin (hMG) may improve embryo quality and pregnancy rates in POR.
What is known already
The ESHRE consensus criteria define a poor ovarian response (POR) as less than four oocytes retrieved. Advanced female age and severe sperm disorder were associated fertilization failure after intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI). Also, oocyte quality is pivotal to determine the fertilization of the oocyte. Hence there is no study to evaluate triple trigger on the embryo quality in POR and severe male infertility are excluded.
Study design, size, duration
In this prospective randomized study, we analyzed poor responder patients that have history of fertilization failure and cleavage arrest embryo, including 100 patients with only hCG trigger (group 1), 100 patients with dual trigger hCG + GnRHa (Group 2), and 100 patients with triple trigger hCG + GnRHa + hMG (Group 3). Patients who have the POR criteria according to MII oocytes lower than 4 were included in the analysis.
Participants/materials, setting, methods
Mean age, body mass index (BMI), AMH levels, day-2 FSH and E2, duration of infertility, LH and E2 levels on trigger day, duration of stimulation, total dose of gonadotropins used, number of previous trials, MII oocytes were examined and compared between the groups. Sperm concentration under 5 x 106 mL was not included to exclude severe male factor. Embryo quality, pregnancy rates evaluation was performed for each patient that has been performed GnRH antagonist protocols.
Main results and the role of chance
Age, Body Mass Index (BMI), AMH levels, day 2 FSH and E2, duration of infertility, duration of stimulation, E2 levels on trigger day, and total dose of gonadotropins usage between the three groups were similar. Number of MII oocytes, fertilization (2PN), and D5 (blastocyst) embryo transfer were significantly higher in Group 3 (Table 1). Pregnancy rates are higher in group 3 however significantly not significant.
Limitations, reasons for caution
The study is limited by its sample size and a higher sample size might be used in the future studies to corroborate the current findings. hMG trigger dosage may be arranged in another study.
Wider implications of the findings
Our results showed that the number of MII oocytes 2PN levels, D5 ET were higher in DOR patients triggered with hCG + GnRHa + hMG.
Trial registration number
28012022
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- G Öner
- Kayseri System Hospital, Kayseri System Hospital ART Center , Kayseri, Turkey
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- Nigde Omer Halis Demir University, Obstetrics and Gynecology , Nigde, Turkey
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Karagoz ZK, Aydin S, Ugur K, Tigli A, Deniz R, Baykus Y, Sahin I, Yalcin MH, Yavuz A, Aksoy A, Aydin S. Molecular communication between Apelin-13, Apelin-36, Elabela, and nitric oxide in gestational diabetes mellitus. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2022; 26:3289-3300. [PMID: 35587081 DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_202205_28748] [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] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a type of diabetes that affects from 3.8% to 6.9% of pregnancies worldwide, causing significant mortality and unfavorable obstetric outcomes, such as delivery trauma and macrosomia risk. The fundamental processes of this metabolic disorder that first appeared during pregnancy are still unknown. Tissue hormones, particularly adipokines, have aided in understanding the pathophysiology of numerous disorders in recent years. This study aims to determine if Apelin-13 (APLN-13), Apelin-36 (APLN-36), Elabela (ELA), and nitric oxide (NO) molecules have all a part in the pathophysiology of GDM. PATIENTS AND METHODS The study included 30 pregnant control women and 30 pregnant women who had been diagnosed with GDM in the second trimester and whose body mass index and age were compatible with each other. Blood samples were collected from 60 participants during the second trimester (30 control pregnant women and 30 GDM pregnant women) and postpartum (17 controls vs. 14 GDM). In these blood samples, the amounts of APLN-13, APLN-36, ELA, and NO were studied using the ELISA method. In addition, the participants' glucose, lipid profiles, and other parameters were obtained from the hospital record files. At postpartum, 29 pregnant women (13 control and 16 pregnant women with GDM) dropped out of the study without explanation. RESULTS In the second trimester and postpartum plasma of mothers with GDM, APLN-13, APLN-36, NO, and ELA molecules were found to be significantly higher (< 0.05), compared to those of the control mothers, while APLN-13, APLN-36, NO values were significantly lower (0.05). While APLN-13, APLN-36, NO amounts in mothers with GDM were positively correlated with glucose amounts, they were negatively correlated with ELA amounts. Similarly, the triglyceride amounts in mothers with GDM were positively correlated with APLN-13, APLN-36 and NO, while they were negatively correlated with the ELA amounts. Due to gestational diabetes, APLN-13, APLN-36, NO, glucose, and triglyceride increased, and ELA decreased. CONCLUSIONS It is predicted that the glucose increase in GDM is because Apelins reduce glucose transport to erythrocytes by inhibiting the sodium-dependent glucose transporter (SGLT) and that the increase in triglyceride and NO may be associated with high glucose levels in GDM. As a result, we believe that the above-mentioned chemicals may cause GDM Pathology by triggering one another.
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- Z K Karagoz
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery (Anatomy), Fethi Sekin City Hospital, Elazig, Turkey.
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Yavuz A, Ugur K, Karaca Karagoz Z, Ayan D, Aydin S. Blood, saliva and urine maresin-1 and malondialdehyde may be useful biomarker in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome: a prospective study. CLIN EXP OBSTET GYN 2022. [DOI: 10.31083/j.ceog4904087] [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: 11/06/2022]
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Keskin M, Yavuz A. A novel rapid and accurate method for detecting Helicobacter Pylori: the modified antigen test. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 2022; 26:1148-1155. [PMID: 35253170 DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_202202_28106] [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: 06/14/2023]
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OBJECTIVE We aim to assess the diagnostic accuracy of the gastric biopsy Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) antigen stool test as a novel method for detecting H. pylori, comparing this test with the histopathological evaluation of H. pylori and H. pylori antigen stool test as the reference standards. PATIENTS AND METHODS The study involves patients who are scheduled for an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy. Gastric biopsies were endoscopically obtained from all patients, and H. pylori antigen stool tests were performed for all patients. Results from the gastric biopsies that were studied using the H. pylori antigen stool test in terms of the novel method were obtained and recorded. The inter-rater agreement between the H. pylori tests in determining positive and negative results was investigated using Fleiss' and Cohen's kappa tests. The capacity of applied tests in predicting the presence of H. pylori was analyzed using a receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis. RESULTS A total of 55 patients were studied (32 females and 23 males). The strongest coherence was obtained between the gastric biopsy test and histopathological evaluation with a kappa value of 0.664 in Cohen's kappa analysis of overall coherence between tests. The most accurate sensitivity and specificity values were obtained for the gastric biopsy test and histopathological evaluation crosstabulation for both overall comparisons at 90.5% sensitivity and 79.4% specificity. CONCLUSIONS With this new, rapid, and easy-to-apply method, patients' endoscopies and gastric biopsies looking for the presence of H. pylori would be determined with more sensitive and more specific accuracy rates than current antigen stool tests, and H. pylori can be eradicated immediately without waiting for the histopathological evaluation period.
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- M Keskin
- Department of Gastroenterology, Necmettin Erbakan University, Meram School of Medicine, Konya, Turkey.
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Yavuz A, Oner G, Tas M, Sonmezer M. The impact of indomethacin on the number of oocytes retrieved and IVF outcomes in patients with poor ovarian response. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2021; 264:266-270. [PMID: 34340097 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2021.07.035] [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: 01/06/2021] [Revised: 07/16/2021] [Accepted: 07/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this retrospective case-control study was to analyze the effect of administering indomethacin after triggering final oocyte maturation in patients with poor ovarian response (POR) on the cycle cancellation rate due to premature ovulation (PO), the number of oocytes retrieved and the clinical outcomes of IVF cycles. STUDY DESIGN A total of 214 patients with POR, diagnosed according to the Bologna criteria, who underwent fresh IVF cycle via flexible gonadotrophin-releasing hormone antagonist (GnRH-ant) protocol were enrolled in the study. The control group consisted of 100 patients, whereas the indomethacin group included 114 patients who received 100 mg rectal indomethacin administered twice within the same day (twelve hours apart) -starting at twelve hours after triggering. Cycle cancelation rates (CCR), number of oocytes retrieved (nOR), implantation rates (IR), biochemical pregnancy (BP) and clinical pregnancy loss rates (CPL), ongoing pregnancy rates (OPR) and live birth rates (LBR) were compared between the indomethacin and control groups. RESULTS The CCR rate was significantly lower in the indomethacin group (1.8%) compared to the control group (1.8% vs %12%, p = 0.01). In the control group, those with cycle cancellation were older than those without cycle cancellation (mean age 42.2 ± 2.3 years vs. 39.36 ± 4.3 years, p = 0.001) and had lower anti-Müllerian hormone levels and lower antral follicle count (0.59 ± 0.2 ng/mL vs 0.79 ± 0.2 ng/mL, p = 0.001 and 4 ± 0.6 vs 5.7 ± 1.7, p = 0.001, respectively). In multivariable analysis, when the dependent variable in the logistic regression model was coded as the absence of cycle cancellation, it was observed that only indomethacin had a statistically significant effect on cycle cancellation (β = -1.931, standard error = 0.832, Exp(B) = 0.145, p = 0.020). nOR was higher in the indomethacin group than control group but the difference did not reach significance (p = 0.07). Moreover, the IR, OPR and LBR, BP and CPL values were similar in the indomethacin and control groups (p > 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Based on data from this study, it can be concluded that indomethacin reduces cycle cancelation due to PO in patients with POR -without compromising implantation and pregnancy rates. However, further randomized controlled trials with larger sample sizes are required to clarify the definitive effect of indomethacin in the treatment of patients with POR.
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- Adem Yavuz
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Omer Halisdemir University Faculty of Medicine, Nigde, Turkey.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Acibadem Kayseri Hospital, Kayseri, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Center for Assisted Reproduction, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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Tiryaki T, Aday AD, Mastanzade MG, ÖZbalak M, Özlük D, Hindilerden FO, Yenerel M, Yavuz A, Beşışık SK, Nalçacı M. The frequency of calreticulin and mpl gene mutations in bcr-abl and jak2 unmutated chronic myeloproliferative neoplasms and its effect on the outcome. Hematol Transfus Cell Ther 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.htct.2020.09.078] [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: 11/30/2022] Open
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Dikmen K, Bostanci H, Gobut H, Yavuz A, Alper M, Kerem M. Recombinant adiponectin inhibits inflammation processes via NF-kB pathway in acute pancreatitis. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019; 119:619-624. [PMID: 30345768 DOI: 10.4149/bll_2018_110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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PURPOSE Adiponectin is a protein stemming from adipose tissue and having strong anti-inflammatory properties. We aimed to assess the damage diminishing effects of recombinant adiponectin (rAD) through NF-kB in the experimental acute pancreatitis (AP) model. MATERIALS AND METHODS Acute pancreatitis was created by applying 50 µg/kg dose of intraperitoneal cerulean. The rats were randomised and divided into 3 groups as control, AP and rAD groups. Moreover, the rats in each group were divided into two sub-groups as 24th and 48th hour subgroups. rAD was injected in the study group intraperitoneally. Tissue and blood samples were taken after 24 and 48 hours. Histopathological assessment and NF-kB activity were investigated in pancreatic tissue. RESULTS Serum TNF-a, IL-1b and IL-6 levels were found to be statistically significant in the AP group compared to the rAD group in the 24th and 48th hour (p < 0.05). Similarly, NF-kB activity was also found to be significant in the AP group both in the 24th and 48th hour (p < 0.05). There were significant differences in the AP and the rAD groups histopathologically in terms of edema, inflammation, vacuolisation and necrosis (p < 0.001). CONCLUSION rAD has significantly reduced NF-kB activity, cytokine levels and tissue damage (Tab. 1, Fig. 1, Ref. 51).
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Karahan M, Yildirim M, Kucuk HF, Turunc V, Demir H, Salturk C, Yavuz A, Demir T, Ari E. Oxidative DNA Damage Is Increased in Living Kidney Donors. Transplant Proc 2019; 51:1049-1053. [PMID: 31101169 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2019.02.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2019] [Accepted: 02/16/2019] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Long-term consequences of donor nephrectomy might be reduced kidney function, increased risk for cardiovascular disease, and impaired quality of life. The purpose of the current cross-sectional study was to evaluate the relationship between clinical, laboratory, and donation-specific outcomes of living kidney donors and systemic oxidative DNA damage. METHODS We conducted a cross-sectional study and assessed retrospectively pre- and postdonation data from 60 donors who donated between 2010 and 2015. Plasma malondialdehyde levels and 8-hydroxy-2'-deoxyguanosine/deoxyguanosine ratio (8-OHdG/dG ratio) were determined as oxidative stress markers. Catalase, carbonic anhydrase, and paraoxonase (PON) activities were measured as antioxidants. RESULTS Approximately 3 years after donation, the hypertensive donor ratio was 12%, and 11% of the donors had glomerular filtration rate <60 mL/min/1.73 m2. Mean serum urea (P = .001) and serum creatinine levels (P = .001) were increased; creatinine clearance level (126.2 ± 35.5 vs 94.6 ± 26.8, P = .001) was decreased in the postdonation period. There was a significant positive correlation between predonation serum urea and 8-0HdG/dG ratio (r = 0.338, P = .016) and predonation serum creatinine and 8-0HdG/dG ratio (r = 0.442, P = .001), while there was a significant negative correlation between serum creatinine and PON activity (r = -0.545, P < .001). CONCLUSION Our data have demonstrated that kidney donors exhibit increased oxidative DNA damage and decreased antioxidant activity. We propose that predonation serum creatinine is positively correlated with 8-0HdG/dG ratio and negatively correlated with antioxidant PON activity. This is the first study to demonstrate that plasma oxidative DNA damage increases in healthy kidney donors.
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- M Karahan
- Department of General Surgery, Kartal Training Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Transplantation, Kartal Training Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Transplantation, Kartal Training Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Bahcesehir University, Department of General Surgery, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Biochemistry, Yuzuncu Yil University, Van, Turkey
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- Department of Chest Diseases, Yeniyuzyil University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Nephrology, Tekirdag State Hospital, Tekirdag, Turkey
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- Department of Transplantation, Kartal Training Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Bahcesehir University, Department of Nephrology, Istanbul, Turkey.
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Özalp G, Yavuz A, Seker İ, Udum-Küçükşen D, Rişvanlı A, Korlu Y. Evaluation of an alternative treatment protocol by aglepristone to induce parturition in ewes with an experimental model of early pregnancy toxemia. Theriogenology 2018; 116:112-118. [DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2018.04.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [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] [Received: 02/04/2018] [Revised: 04/26/2018] [Accepted: 04/26/2018] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Ozgokce M, Ayyıldız VA, Ogul H, Arslan H, Batur A, Yavuz A, Ince S, Yüce D. Common coeliacomesenteric trunk: a computed tomography radiological study. Folia Morphol (Warsz) 2018; 77:683-686. [PMID: 29500896 DOI: 10.5603/fm.a2018.0021] [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: 09/20/2017] [Revised: 01/13/2018] [Accepted: 01/29/2018] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND There is an increasing trend for administration of invasive radiological interventions, laparoscopic surgery, and transplantation procedures in recent years, and determining the vascular variations prior to these procedures is crucially important. Coeliacomesenteric trunk (CMT) is among these variations. This study aimed to retrospectively evaluate this rare anomaly by computed tomography (CT). MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 1000 CT angiography images were analysed retrospectively, and the patients with mesenteric and coeliac arteries arising from the abdominal aorta with a single root were identified. The level that CMT arose, and its branching patterns were determined individually for all patients. RESULTS Ten patients (6 males and 4 females) with a mean age of 50.2 years (17-87 years) had CMT in CT images. CONCLUSIONS The knowledge of variations in the CMT prior to vascular or laparoscopic interventions will contribute to early intervention in case of a complication, or to avoid from a potential damage.
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Yildirim M, Karahan M, Kucuk H, Demir T, Demir H, Turan H, Yavuz A, Ari E. Increased Oxidative Stress in Living Kidney Donors: Correlation of Renal Functions With Antioxidant Capacity. Transplant Proc 2017; 49:407-410. [DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2017.01.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Özalp R, Yavuz A, Orman A, Seker İ, Udum Küçükşen D, Rişvanlı A, Demiral Ö, Wehrend A. Parturition induction in ewes by a progesterone receptor blocker, aglepristone, and subsequent neonatal survival: Preliminary results. Theriogenology 2017; 87:141-147. [DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2016.08.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2016] [Revised: 08/14/2016] [Accepted: 08/14/2016] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Our aim was to evaluate the association between gestational diabetes mellitus and sonographically measured fetal epicardial fat thickness between 24-28 weeks' gestation. This was a cross-sectional study that included 40 pregnancies with gestational diabetes mellitus, matched with 40 normal pregnancies with similar maternal age, body-mass index, gestational age, fetal gender, and fetal abdominal circumference on ultrasound. Fetal epicardial fat thickness was measured and recorded during ultrasonography at 24-28 weeks of gestation. Maternal evaluation included measurement of maternal epicardial fat thickness, using echocardiography. Fetal and maternal epicardial fat thickness values were compared across the groups. Ultrasound views of fetal epicardial fat thickness were evaluated independently by 3 perinatology fellows to determine inter- and intra-observer variability. Partial and intraclass correlation analyses were used. Fetal and maternal epicardial fat thickness measurements were moderately correlated (r=0.63). Mean fetal and maternal epicardial fat thickness values were higher in gestational diabetes mellitus pregnancies (p=0.004 and p<0.0001, respectively) compared to controls. Fetal epicardial fat thickness was positively correlated (r=0.43) with postchallenge 2-h glucose values. Inter- and intra-observer agreement was high, demonstrated by strong correlations (r=0.99 and r=0.99, respectively) across fetal epicardial fat thickness measurements of the examiners. Fetuses from gestational diabetes mellitus pregnancies have significantly higher fetal and maternal epicardial fat thickness values compared to nongestational diabetes mellitus pregnancies. Fetal epicardial fat thickness obtained during second trimester fetal anatomy ultrasound may potentially be a reliable indicator for gestational diabetes mellitus. However, clinical validation studies are needed.
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- A Yavuz
- Division of Perinatology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Suleyman Demirel University, Faculty of Medicine Isparta, Turkey
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- Division of Perinatology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Suleyman Demirel University, Faculty of Medicine Isparta, Turkey
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- Division of Perinatology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Suleyman Demirel University, Faculty of Medicine Isparta, Turkey
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- Division of Perinatology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sifa University School of Medicine, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Cardiology, Suleyman Demirel University, Faculty of Medicine, Isparta, Turkey
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- Division of Perinatology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Suleyman Demirel University, Faculty of Medicine Isparta, Turkey
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Ustyol L, Bulut MD, Agengin K, Bala KA, Yavuz A, Bora A, Demiroren K, Dogan M. Comparative evaluation of ceftriaxone- and cefotaxime-induced biliary pseudolithiasis or nephrolithiasis: A prospective study in 154 children. Hum Exp Toxicol 2016; 36:547-553. [DOI: 10.1177/0960327116658108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background: Biliary lithiasis, or sludge, and nephrolithiasis have been reported as a possible complication of ceftriaxone therapy. However, no study related to cefotaxime-induced biliary pseudolithiasis or nephrolithiasis was observed in the literature. Therefore, we investigated the comparative formation of biliary pseudolithiasis and nephrolithiasis after cefotaxime and ceftriaxone therapies. Methods: The patients treated with ceftriaxone or cefotaxime were enrolled during the study period. Ultrasound imaging of the biliary and urinary tract was performed in all patients before and after the treatment. The patients with a positive sonographic finding at the end of treatment were followed up with monthly ultrasonography for 3 months. Results: The present study showed that abnormal biliary sonographic findings were demonstrated in 18 children (20.9%) treated with ceftriaxone, 13 (15.1%) had biliary lithiasis, 5 (5.8%) had biliary sludge and 1 (1.2%) had nephrolithiasis. Abnormal biliary sonographic findings were demonstrated in only four (5.9%) children treated with cefotaxime who had biliary sludge and only one (1.5%) had nephrolithiasis. It was observed that older age was at significantly higher risk of developing biliary sludge or stone formation. Receiver operating characteristic analysis was performed to determine the residual risk and analysis found that 4.5 years was the cut-off value for age. Conclusions: The present study is unique in the literature for reporting for the first time gall bladder sludge and nephrolithiasis associated with cefotaxime use. Therefore, patients treated with cefotaxime should be monitored for serious complications like patients treated with ceftriaxone. Nevertheless, if third-generation cephalosporin is used, cefotaxime is recommended to be used rather than ceftriaxone.
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- L Ustyol
- Department of Pediatric Nephrology, Yuzuncuyıl University, Van, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, Yuzuncuyıl University, Van, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Yuzuncuyıl University, Van, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatrics, Yuzuncuyıl University, Van, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, Yuzuncuyıl University, Van, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, Yuzuncuyıl University, Van, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Sevket Yılmaz Goverment Hospital, Bursa, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatrics, Yuzuncuyıl University, Van, Turkey
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Ari E, Yildirim M, Kucuk HF, Durmaz F, Dogu Z, Yavuz A, Parmaksiz E, Asicioglu E, Carin M. Analysis of the Humoral Immune Response to Human Leukocyte Antigens in Turkish Renal Transplant Candidates and Relationship Between Autoimmune Disorders. Transplant Proc 2016; 47:1326-30. [PMID: 26093711 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2015.04.066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [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] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Pre-transplant sensitization to human leukocyte antigens (HLA) is a risk factor for graft failure. The purpose of the current single-center study was to evaluate humoral immune response to HLA antigens and the possible relationship between anti-HLA antibody titer and autoimmune disorders in renal transplant candidates. METHODS A total of 435 renal transplant candidates were analyzed; 50 sensitized patients were enrolled in this study. The HLA typing was performed by use of enzyme-linked immunoassay combined with Luminex technology. The patients were questioned for clinical evidence of hypothyroidism and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and investigated for anti-nuclear antibody (ANA), anti-double-stranded DNA (anti-dsDNA), anti-thyroglobulin (anti-TG), anti-thyroid peroxidase (anti-TPO) antibodies, and thyroid function tests. RESULTS Among 50 patients with positive panel reactive antibody, 24 (48%) were positive for class I and negative for class II, 12 (24%) were negative for class I and positive for class II, and 14 (28%) were positive for both classes I and II. The specificities of anti-HLA antibodies-A23, A68, A69, B27, B49, DR6, and DR8-were the most frequent. ANA and anti-dsDNA antibodies were not correlated with either clinical symptoms of SLE or anti-HLA antibody titer of renal transplant candidates. Similarly, anti-TG and anti-TPO antibodies were not correlated with clinical hypothyroidism or anti-HLA antibody titer. CONCLUSIONS Our data have demonstrated the profile of anti-HLA antibodies in patients who were on the renal transplant waiting list in Turkey. The most frequent specificities of anti-HLA antibodies were A23, A68, A69, B27, B49, DR6, and DR8. There was no association between anti-HLA antibody titer and clinical and laboratory evidence of SLE and hypothyroidism.
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- E Ari
- Department of Nephrology, Kartal Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
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- Department of Transplantation, Kartal Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Transplantation, Kartal Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Transplantation, Kartal Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Transplantation, Kartal Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Nephrology, Kartal Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Nephrology, Kartal Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Nephrology, Kartal Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Immunology, Bilim University, Istanbul, Turkey
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Uzunosmanoğlu H, Çorbacıoğlu ŞK, Çevik Y, Akıncı E, Hacıfazlıoğlu Ç, Yavuz A, Yüzbaşıoğlu Y. What is the diagnostic value of computed tomography tractography in patients with abdominal stab wounds? Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg 2016; 43:273-277. [DOI: 10.1007/s00068-015-0625-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2015] [Accepted: 12/14/2015] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Akkurt MO, Yavuz A, Sezik M, Ozkaya MO. An unusual complication of vesicoamniotic shunt: coiling of the shunt around lower extremity associated with dislodgement. J OBSTET GYNAECOL 2015; 36:261-2. [PMID: 26491896 DOI: 10.3109/01443615.2015.1049254] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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- M O Akkurt
- a Suleyman Demirel University, School of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology , Division of Perinatology , Isparta , Turkey
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- a Suleyman Demirel University, School of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology , Division of Perinatology , Isparta , Turkey
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- a Suleyman Demirel University, School of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology , Division of Perinatology , Isparta , Turkey
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- a Suleyman Demirel University, School of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology , Division of Perinatology , Isparta , Turkey
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Kale A, Terzi H, Yavuz A, Kale E. Single-port access total laparoscopic hysterectomy with Korean-made OCTO Port: Turkish surgeons' initial experience. J OBSTET GYNAECOL 2015; 36:114-8. [PMID: 26408502 DOI: 10.3109/01443615.2015.1041885] [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] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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We present our initial experience with single-port access total laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH) surgery using a Korean-made laparoscopic port (OCTO™ Port). In a retrospective study, single-port access TLH (SPA-TLH) with the OCTO Port was performed on 34 patients with benign gynaecological indications from July 2013 to May 2014 by two surgeons (Ahmet Kale and Hasan Terzi). All patients were divided into two groups. The first 15 patients who underwent SPA-TLH were classified as Group 1, and the second 19 patients who underwent SPA-TLH were classified as Group 2. Patient data were analyzed for age, body mass index (BMI, kg/m(2)), weight of uterus, vaginal cuff suturation time, estimated blood loss, operation time, hysterectomy indications and operative outcomes. The median time needed for the surgery was 75 min in both groups. The duration of suturing of the vaginal cuff was shorter in Group 2 compared with that in Group 1. The estimated blood loss was less in Group 2 compared with Group 1: Four patients in Group 1 required blood transfusion while none of the patients in Group 2 required blood transfusion. The OCTO Port has soft and flexible instrumental movements, which can reduce crowding of instruments during surgery, and the cap rotates 360 degrees. The OCTO Port might facilitate the learning curve of single-port laparoscopic hysterectomy surgery.
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- A Kale
- a Kocaeli Derince Training and Research Hospital , Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology , Kocaeli , Turkey
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- a Kocaeli Derince Training and Research Hospital , Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology , Kocaeli , Turkey
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- a Kocaeli Derince Training and Research Hospital , Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology , Kocaeli , Turkey
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- b Kocaeli Derince Training and Research Hospital , Department of Biochemistry , Kocaeli , Turkey
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Yildirim M, Kucuk HF, Demir T, Yakupoglu S, Yavuz A, Ari E. Early Allograft Function in Renal Transplant Recipients: Is it Affected by Volatile Anesthetics? Transplant Proc 2015; 47:1352-5. [PMID: 26093717 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2015.04.048] [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: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Different inhalational anesthetics have various hemodynamic effects, either on the global circulation or on renal perfusion. The purpose of the current retrospective, single-center study was to evaluate allograft function of renal transplant recipients after transplantation surgery under either sevoflurane or isoflurane anesthesia. METHODS From January 2004 through February 2014, a total of 240 patients undergoing renal transplantation were retrospectively enrolled in this study. The recipients were categorized into a sevoflurane or isoflurane group based on the type of volatile anesthetic used. The evaluated outcomes were serum urea and creatinine values and volume of diuresis at day 14 after transplantation. RESULTS There were no differences between the 2 anesthesia groups regarding age, gender, duration and etiology of end-stage renal disease, duration and type of dialysis regimen, and source of transplantation (living or cadaveric). Length of hospitalization was higher in the sevoflurane group when compared with the isoflurane group (21.64 ± 11.55 days vs 17.35 ± 8.06 days; P = .033). Similarly, the sevoflurane group had more postoperative complications then the isoflurane group. Although serum creatinine levels were similar between the 2 groups, the serum level of urea was higher (89.56 ± 47.60 mg/dL vs 76.85 ± 65.42 mg/dL; P = .038) and the volume of diuresis was lower (3718.00 ± 2558.94 mL/24 hours vs 4991.25 ± 2861.90 mL/24 hours; P = .042) in the sevoflurane group when compared with the isoflurane group. CONCLUSION Our data seem to suggest a potential role of isoflurane for improving allograft function and reducing complications more safely than sevoflurane as a volatile anesthetic in patients undergoing renal transplantation.
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- M Yildirim
- Department of Transplantation, Kartal Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Transplantation, Kartal Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Transplantation, Kartal Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Anesthesia, Kartal Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Nephrology, Kartal Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Nephrology, Kartal Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
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Demir N, Tuncer O, Peker E, Bilici S, Yavuz A. An interesting coexistence of Patau syndrome; Spigelian hernia and undescended testes. Genet Couns 2014; 25:241-244. [PMID: 25059026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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Bulus H, Basar O, Tas A, Yavuz A, Akkoca M, Coskun A, Coban S, Tuna Y, Erbis H, Koklu S. Evaluation of three instruments for laparoscopic cholecystectomy: harmonic scalpel, bipolar vessel sealer, and conventional technique. MINERVA CHIR 2013; 68:537-542. [PMID: 24193285] [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: 06/02/2023]
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AIM Laparoscopy is the gold standard procedure in the surgery of gall bladder. Harmonic scalpel and bipolar vessel sealer are the other instruments for laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The aim of this study is to compare the effectiveness and safety of the three instruments for laparoscopic cholecystectomy. METHODS A total of 60 patients were included into the study. Patients were divided into three groups. In Group A, cystic duct and artery were sealed using laparoscopic clips and gall bladder was dissected from the hepatic bed using electrocautery. In Group B, cystic duct and artery were sealed using Harmonic scalpel and gall bladder was dissected from the hepatic bed using Harmonic scalpel. In Group C, cystic duct and artery were sealed using Bipolar vessel sealer and gall bladder was dissected from the hepatic bed using Bipolar vessel sealer. Groups were compared for the following parameters: duration of surgery, amount of drainage, cystic duct opening pressure and cost. RESULTS The duration of surgery was 31.5 ± 11.1 minutes in Group B, 33.1 ± 10 minutes in Group A, and 36.5 ± 9.9 in Group C; and the difference between Group B and Group C was statistically significant (P<0.04). Cystic duct opening pressure was highest in Group A which was 324.0 ± 23.4 mmHg. For all of these 3 groups total cost was found to be 900$, 2900$, 1800$ for groups A, B, and C; respectively. CONCLUSION In laparoscopic cholecystectomy different energy source instruments may be safe to use with a cautious dissection and sealing of the cystic duct.
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- H Bulus
- Department of General Surgery Kecioren Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey -
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Cinarka H, Kayhan S, Gumus A, Durakoglugil ME, Erdogan T, Ezberci I, Yavuz A, Ozkaya S, Sahin U. Arterial Stiffness Measured Via Carotid Femoral Pulse Wave Velocity Is Associated With Disease Severity in COPD. Respir Care 2013; 59:274-80. [DOI: 10.4187/respcare.02621] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Gelev S, Toshev S, Trajceska L, Pavleska S, Selim G, Dzekova P, Shikole A, Gelev S, Toshev S, Trajceska L, Pavleska S, Selim G, Dzekova P, Shikole A, Ulu SM, Yilmaz F, Ahsen A, Akci A, Yuksel S, Mihaescu A, Olariu N, Avram C, Schiller O, Schiller A, Xiao DM, Niu JY, Gu Y, Drechsler C, van den Broek H, Vervloet M, Hoekstra T, Dekker F, Ketteler M, Brandenburg V, Turkvatan A, Kirkpantur A, Mandiroglu S, Afsar B, Seloglu B, Alkis M, Erkula S, GURBUZ H, Serin M, CALIK Y, Mandiroglu F, Balci M, Choi BS, Choi SR, Park HS, Hong YA, Chung BH, Kim YS, Yang CW, Kim YS, Park CW, Jung JY, Sung JY, Kim AJ, Kim HS, Lee C, Ro H, Chang JH, Lee HH, Chung W, Sezer S, Bal Z, Tutal E, Bal U, Erkmen Uyar M, Ozdemir Acar N, Karakas Y, Sahin G, Urfali F, Bal C, Akcar Degirmenci N, Sirmagul B, Janda K, Krzanowski M, Dumnicka P, Kusnierz-Cabala B, Sulowicz W, Balci M, Kirkpantur A, Mandiroglu S, Afsar B, Seloglu B, Alkis M, Serin M, CALIK Y, Erkula S, GURBUZ H, Mandiroglu F, Turkvatan A, Valtuille RA, Gonzalez MS, Casos ME, Yoshida T, Yamashita M, Hayashi M, Raikou VD, Tentolouris N, Makropoulos I, Kaisidis P, Boletis JN, Abdalla AA, Roche D, Forbes JF, Hannigan A, Hegarty A, Cronin CJ, Casserly LF, Stack AG, Guinsburg A, Raimann JG, Usvyat L, Kooman J, Marelli C, Etter M, Marcelli D, Levin NW, Kotanko P, Kim CS, Choi JS, Bae EH, Ma SK, Kim SW, Ryu JH, Lee S, Ryu DR, Kim SJ, Kang DH, Choi KB, Shoji T, Tsuchikura S, Shimomura N, Kakiya R, Tsujimoto Y, Tabata T, Emoto M, Nishizawa Y, Inaba M, Selim G, Stojceva-Taneva O, Tozija L, Georgievska-Ismail L, Gelev S, Dzekova-Vidimliski P, Trajceska L, Petronievic Z, Sikole A, Wu CJ, Pan CF, Chen HH, Lin CJ, Kim Y, Kim JK, Song YR, Kim SG, Kim HJ, Kuwahara M, Bannai K, Kikuchi K, Yamato H, Segawa H, Miyamoto KI, De Mauri A, Chiarinotti D, Ruva CE, David P, Capurro F, De Leo M, Han JH, Kim HR, Ko KI, Kim CH, Koo HM, Doh FM, Lee MJ, Oh HJ, Han SH, Yoo TH, Choi KH, Kang SW, Shibata K, Sohara H, Kuji T, Kawata S, Kogudhi N, Nishihara M, Satta H, Jung JY, Ro H, Lee C, Kim SM, Kim AJ, Kim HS, Chang JH, Lee HH, Chung W, Kramann R, Erpenbeck J, Becker M, Brandenburg V, Kruger T, Marx N, Floege J, Schlieper G, Power A, Fogarty D, Wheeler D, Kerschbaum J, Schwarz CP, Mayer G, Prajitno CW, Matsuzawa R, Matsunaga A, Ishii A, Abe Y, Yoneki K, Harada M, Takagi Y, Yoshida A, Takahira N, Sirch J, Pfeiffer S, Fischlein T, El-Nahid MS, Issac MS, Bal Z, Tutal E, Bal U, Erkmen Uyar M, Guliyev O, Sayin B, Sezer S, Bajari T, Hermann M, Gmeiner B, Regele H, Aumayr K, Gensberger ET, Scharrer S, Sengoge G, Novo A, Tania S, Anes E, Domingues A, Mendes E, Batista G, Viana J, Rroji M, Cafka M, Seferi S, Seiti J, Petrela E, Likaj E, Thereska N, Selim G, Stojceva-Taneva O, Tozija L, Georgievska-Ismail L, Gelev S, Dzekova-Vidimliski P, Trajceska L, Petronievic Z, Sikole A, Turkmen K, Ozcicek F, Erdur F, Turk S, Yeksan M, Tonbul H, Castellano S, Palomares I, Merello JI, Mandiroglu S, Torkvatan A, Balci M, Seloglu B, Alkis M, Serin M, Erkula S, Gurbuz H, Calik Y, Afsar B, Mandiroglu F, Kirkpantur A, Ulusal Okyay G, Okyay K, Polattas Solak E, Sahinaslan A, Pasaoglu O, Ayerden Ebinc F, Boztepe Derici U, Sindel S, Arinsoy T, Lee YK, Son SY, Choi MJ, Lee SM, Yoon JW, Koo JR, Noh JW, Vaziri ND, Matias P, Amaral T, Ferreira AC, Mendes M, Azevedo A, Jorge C, Aires I, Gil C, Ferreira A, Carretero Dios D, Merello Godino JI, Moran Risco JE, Castellano Gasch S, Schwermer K, Hoppe K, Klysz P, Radziszewska D, Sikorska D, Nealis J, Polcyn-Adamczak M, Zaremba-Drobnik D, Pawlaczyk K, Oko A, Mentese A, Yavuz A, Karahan C, Sumer A, Ozkan G, Ulusoy S, Yildiz G, Duman A, Aydin H, Yilmaz A, Hur E, Magden K, Cetin G, Candan F, Franczyk-Skora B, Gluba A, Kowalczyk M, Banach M, Rysz J, Novo A, Domingues A, Preto L, Sousa T, Mendes E, Batista G, Vaz J, Oue M, Kuragano T, Hamahata S, Fukao W, Toyoda K, Nakanishi T, Otsubo S, Tsuchiya K, Akiba T, Nitta K, Afsar B, Saglam M, Yuceturk C, Agca E, Tosic J, Djuric Z, Popovic J, Buzadzic I, Djuric P, Jankovic A, Dimkovic N, Simone S, Dell'Oglio MP, Ciccone M, Castellano G, Corciulo R, Balestra C, Giangrande M, Gigante M, Grandaliano G, Gesualdo L, Pertosa GP, Mohamed EA, Marouane B, Mohamed Reda EF, Aziz R, Hicham B, Youssef B, Abdennasser EK, Salaheddine T, Mohammed A, Hwang JC, Jiang MY, Lu YH, Wang CT, Grzegorzewska A, Cieszynski K, Niepolski L, Sowinska A, Abdallah E, Al-Helal B, Waked E, Abdel-Khalik A, Nabil M, El-Shanawany F, Tekce H, Kursat S, Bahadir Colak H, Aktas G, Ozcicek A, Turkmen K, Ozcicek F, Akbas E, Demirtas L, Ozbicer A, Cetinkay R, Capoglu I, Valocikova I, Valocik G, Vachalcova M, Kolesarova E, Nowak A, Friedrich B, Artunc F, Serra A, Breidthardt T, Twerenbold R, Peter M, Potocki M, Muller C. 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Tuysuz B, Yavuz A, Ozdil M, Caferler J, Ozon H. Atypical Down syndrome phenotype in a girl with 21;21 translocation trisomy. Genet Couns 2010; 21:61-67. [PMID: 20420031] [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: 05/29/2023]
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We describe a girl with microcephaly, short stature, coarse face, severe growth and developmental delay, seizures, hypertonia, bilateral flexion contractures of the knees, and a de novo 21;21 translocation trisomy 21 in peripheral blood lymphocytes. Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) analysis confirmed the trisomy 21 translocation using whole chromosome painting probe 21 (WCP21). Chromosome analysis which was also performed on skin fibroblasts and revealed mosaicism for a translocation trisomy 21 cell line (22.3%) as well as a second cell line consisting of one normal chromosome 21 and a small ring chromosome 21 derived from the translocation 21q21q (61%) and a third line consisting of monosomy 21 (16.7%). FISH analyses by LS121 probe for the critical (21q22.2-22.3) region of Down syndrome (DS) on interphase blood cells resulted with 30% two signals and 70% three signals, skin fibroblasts showed 84% single signal, 9% two signals and 7% three signals. The size of ring chromosome 21 in skin fibroblasts was very small and probably there was a large, more proximally located deletion including chromosome 21q22 band. We consider that the atypical DS phenotype of the patient originated from the small ring chromosome 21 and the monosomy 21 in the skin fibroblasts and other tissues not available for analysis. Therefore, the clinical findings of the patient were most similar to monosomy 21 mosaicism syndrome.
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- B Tuysuz
- Division of Genetics, Department of Pediatrics, Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey.
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Onal C, Arslan G, Topkan E, Yavuz M, Oymak E, Yavuz A. 8044 Comparison of conventional and CT-based planning for intracavitary brachytherapy for cervical cancer for target volume coverage and organs at risk doses. EJC Suppl 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/s1359-6349(09)71566-6] [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: 10/20/2022] Open
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Onal C, Topkan E, Efe E, Yavuz M, Arslan G, Yavuz A. The effect of concurrent androgen deprivation and 3D conformal radiotherapy on prostate volume and clinical organ doses during treatment for prostate cancer. Br J Radiol 2009; 82:1019-26. [PMID: 19581310 DOI: 10.1259/bjr/65939531] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [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: 01/24/2023] Open
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In this study, we investigated the shrinking effect of concurrent three-dimensional conformal radiotherapy (3D-CRT) and androgen deprivation (AD) on prostate volume, and its possible impact on the dose received by the rectum and bladder during the course of 3D-CRT. The difference between the prostatic volumes determined on pre-treatment planning CT (PL-CT) and post-treatment CT (PT-CT) following a 3D-CRT course was assessed in 52 patients with localised prostate carcinoma. The changes in mean prostate volume when compared with PL-CT and PT-CT-based measurements were assessed. The pre- and post-treatment mean prostate volumes for the whole study population were 49.7 cm(3) and 41.0 cm(3) (p _ 0.02), respectively. The study cohort was divided into two groups depending on the duration of neoadjuvant androgen deprivation (NAD): 23 patients (44.7%) were designated as "short NAD" (< or =3 months; SNAD) and the remaining 29 (55.3%) as "long NAD" (>3 months; LNAD). Patients on SNAD experienced a significantly greater reduction in prostate volume compared with those on LNAD (14.1% vs 5.1%; p _ 0.03). A significant increase in rectum V(40-60) values in PT-CT compared with PL-CT was demonstrated. LNAD patients had significantly higher rectal V(50-70) values at PT-CT compared with the SNAD group. There was a significant decline in V(30)-V(75) bladder values in PT-CT compared with PL-CT in the SNAD group. In conclusion, a higher prostate volume reduction during 3D-CRT was demonstrated when RT planning was performed within 3 months of NAD. However, this reduction and daily organ motion may lead to an unpredictable increase in rectal doses.
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- C Onal
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Baskent University, Adana, Turkey.
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Celik H, Gurates B, Yavuz A, Dogan Z, Cobanoglu B, Saral Y. Vulvar basal cell carcinoma with clitoral involvement. Acta Derm Venereol 2009; 89:191-2. [PMID: 19326012 DOI: 10.2340/00015555-0566] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Celik H, Gurates B, Parmaksiz C, Polat A, Hanay F, Kavak B, Yavuz A, Artas ZD. Severity of pain and circadian changes in uterine artery blood flow in primary dysmenorrhea. Arch Gynecol Obstet 2009; 280:589-92. [DOI: 10.1007/s00404-009-0966-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [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: 09/27/2008] [Accepted: 01/26/2009] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Celik H, Gurates B, Yavuz A, Nurkalem C, Hanay F, Kavak B. The effect of hysterectomy and bilaterally salpingo-oophorectomy on sexual function in post-menopausal women. Maturitas 2008; 61:358-63. [DOI: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2008.09.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2008] [Revised: 08/18/2008] [Accepted: 09/01/2008] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Ersoz M, Uraloglu G, Yavuz A, Selcuk B, Kurtaran A, Akyuz M. 446 FREQUENCY OF COMPLEX REGIONAL PAIN SYNDROME IN STROKE PATIENTS AND DISTRIBUTION AND INTENSITY OF PAIN IN THE INVOLVED LIMB. Eur J Pain 2006. [DOI: 10.1016/s1090-3801(06)60449-7] [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: 10/23/2022]
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Kocak H, Ceken K, Dinckan A, Mahsereci E, Yavuz A, Yucetin L, Akbas SH, Gurkan A, Erdogan O, Ersoy F, Yakupoglu G, Demirbas A, Tuncer M. Assessment and comparison of endothelial function between dialysis and kidney transplant patients. Transplant Proc 2006; 38:416-8. [PMID: 16549135 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2006.01.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [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: 11/28/2022]
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Dialysis and kidney transplant patients display endothelial dysfunction. Previous studies concerning comparisons of endothelial function in dialysis and kidney transplant patients included subjects with cardiovascular risk factor(s) that alone may lead to endothelial dysfunction. In this study, we compared endothelial function between dialysis and transplant patients who did not show known cardiovascular risk factors that lead to endothelial dysfunction. We studied age- and gender-matched cohorts: 30 hemodialysis (HD), 30 peritoneal dialysis (PD), and 30 kidney transplant patients. We also included 20 age- and gender-matched healthy controls. We assessed the endothelial function of patients and controls by a noninvasive technique. Serum biochemistry profiles of patients were also similar to controls in terms of lipid profile and fasting blood glucose level. Although mean FMD% levels of HD and PD patients were similar (6.6% +/- 3.1% vs 6.8% +/- 3.0%, P > .05), the mean percent of flow-mediated endothelium-dependent dilatation (FMD%) level in transplant patients was higher than those in HD or PD patients (10.50% +/- 3.0% vs 6.6% +/- 3.1% and 6.8% +/- 3.0%, respectively; P < .01). In addition, the mean FMD% level in healthy controls was higher than those in HD, PD, and transplant patients (14.0% +/- 2.3% vs 6.6% +/- 3.1%, 6.8% +/- 3.0% and 10.50% +/- 3.0%; P < .01, respectively). In conclusion, endothelial functions in transplant patients were better than those in dialysis patients.
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- H Kocak
- Internal Medicine, Renal Division, Department of Nephrology, Akdeniz University School of Medicine, Antalya, Turkey.
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Rencüzoğullari E, İla HB, Kayraldiz A, Diler SB, Yavuz A, Arslan M, Funda Kaya F, Topaktas M. The mutagenic and antimutagenic effects of Ecballium elaterium fruit juice in human peripheral lymphocytes. RUSS J GENET+ 2006. [DOI: 10.1134/s1022795406060068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Rencüzogullari E, Ila HB, Kayraldiz A, Diler SB, Yavuz A, Arslan M, Funda Kaya F, Topaktas M. The mutagenic and anti-mutagenic effects of Ecballium elaterium fruit juice in human peripheral lymphocytes. Genetika 2006; 42:768-72. [PMID: 16871781] [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: 05/11/2023]
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The aim of this study was to investigate the mutagenic and anti-mutagenic effects of Ecballium elaterium (EE) fruit juice which has an anti inflammatory effect using in vitro human peripheral lymphocytes. For the investigating the mutagenic effects of EE fruit juice, human peripheral lymphocytes was treated with three doses (18, 36 and 72 microl/1) of fruit juice alone for 24 and 48 h. For the investigating the anti-mutagenic effects of the EE fruit juice, the human lymphocytes also treated with the mixture of the fruit juice and 0.25 microg/ml MMC. EE fruit juice induced the percentage of total CA when used alone (especially the percentage of structural CA than the percentage of the numerical CA) and synergically induced the percentage of total CA when used as a mixture with MMC. EE fruit juice did not affect the SCE frequency for 24 and 48 h treatment time. In contrast, EE and MMC as a mixture, sinergically induced the SCE frequency at the highest concentration for 48 h treatment time only. EE alone did not decrease the RI while it decreased the MI as a dose dependent manner. EE and MMC as a mixture have the higher cytotoxic effect than the cytotoxic effects of EE alone. As a result, it can be concluded that, EE had no anti-mutagenic effect while EE had a mutagenic and a cytotoxic effect in human peripheral lymphocytes.
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- University of Cukurova, Science and Letters Faculty, Adana 01330, Turkey.
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Kocak H, Yakupoglu U, Karatas GU, Yavuz A, Gurkan A, Erdogan O, Ersoy FF, Yakupoglu G, Demirbas A, Tuncer M. Tacrolimus plus low-dose mycophenolate mofetil in renal transplant recipients: better 2-year graft and patient survival than with a higher mycophenolate mofetil dose. Transplant Proc 2006; 37:3009-11. [PMID: 16213288 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2005.07.033] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) has become more widely prescribed in recent years, but its adverse effects on the gastrointestinal system and bone marrow restrict its use in certain settings. The aim of this study was to compare the demographic features and clinical data for 173 renal transplant recipients who received tacrolimus (TAC) plus 1 g/d MMF (group I, n = 112) versus TAC plus 2 g/d MMF (group II, n = 61 patients) over a 2-year period. Each patient received similar TAC doses. METHODS We compared demographic data and clinical data for each case: acute rejection (AR) episodes, chronic rejection (CR) episodes, death, graft loss, development of posttransplantation diabetes mellitus (PTDM), and posttransplantation hypertension rates. RESULTS Demographic features were similar. There were also no significant differences between groups I and II with respect to number of AR episodes (17/112 vs 12/61, respectively), number of CR episodes (4/112 vs 1/61, respectively), PTDM, and hypertension rate (P > .05). Kaplan-Meier survival analysis revealed 2-year graft survival rates of 94% in group I versus 83% in group II. The corresponding 2-year patient survival rates were 100% in group I versus 91% in group II. The graft survival and patient survival rates in group I were significantly higher than those in group II (log-rank 0.005 and 0.001, respectively). CONCLUSIONS The 2-year graft and patient survival rates for the renal transplant recipients in this study suggest that the combination of a full TAC dose with 1 g/d MMF is a better choice than 2 g/d MMF.
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- H Kocak
- Department of Nephrology, Akdeniz University School of Medicine, Antalya, Turkey.
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Karatas GU, Yakupoglu U, Yakupoglu YK, Kocak H, Yavuz A, Dinckan A, Tuncer M, Demirbas A, Yakupoglu G, Ersoy FF, Gurkan A. Sirolimus as Primary Immunosuppression Agent in Kidney Transplant Recipients: Akdeniz University Experience. Transplant Proc 2005; 37:3006-8. [PMID: 16213287 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2005.08.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Recently usage of sirolimus as the primary immunosuppressant is widening among kidney transplant recipients. We reviewed the clinical follow-up of patients transplanted at our center using sirolimus protocols. METHODS Sirolimus including primary immunosuppressive treatment protocols were begun in February 2002. Among the 21 patients (15 men, six women) who received sirolimus, six patients were prescribed sirolimus + prednisolone; seven, sirolimus + mycophenolate mofetil + prednisolone; and eight, sirolimus + cyclosporine + prednisolone. The mean age of the patients was 32.9 +/- 7.3 years and the mean posttransplantation follow-up, 13.2 +/- 4.5 months. RESULTS Three patients experienced acute rejection episodes, which were treated successfully with steroids. None of the patients had either hematologic or wound healing problems. Lymphoceles developed in eight patients. Serum creatinine level was 1.4 +/- 0.5 mg/dL at 12 months. There was a serious increase in serum cholesterol and triglyceride levels starting from the first month posttransplant (total cholesterol levels pretransplant and at 1 month, respectively: 159.3 +/- 29.5 and 255.7 +/- 52.3 mg/dL, P = .0001; triglycerides pretransplant and at 1 month, respectively: 146.9 +/- 89.5 and 215.1 +/- 102.5 mg/dL, P = .001). Despite routine antihyperlipemic treatment those high levels were maintained for 12 months. CONCLUSIONS We achieved 100% graft and patient survival rates for 1 year among patients who were using sirolimus. But the most important role in defining the morbidity and mortality in this group of patients is cardiovascular events; for this reason the abnormalities in the lipid profile must be taken seriously.
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- G U Karatas
- Akdeniz University Organ Transplantation Center, Antalya, Turkey
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Andrikos E, Yavuz A, Bordoni V, Ratanarat R, De Cal M, Bonello M, Salvatori G, Levin N, Yakupoglu G, Pappas M, Ronco C. Effect of Cyclosporine, Mycophenolate Mofetil, and Their Combination With Steroids on Apoptosis in a Human Cultured Monocytic U937 Cell Line. Transplant Proc 2005; 37:3226-9. [PMID: 16213354 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2005.07.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [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: 11/21/2022]
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Transplant patient plasma produces an increased rate of mononuclear cell apoptosis despite a normal serum creatinine value. Immunosuppressive medications may be one factor that causes an altered apoptotic pattern. We evaluated the in vitro effects of various doses of cyclosporine, mycophenolate mofetil, and steroids on apoptosis of a cultured human monocytic U937 cell line, using estimates by fluorescence microscopy and annexin V assays. Increasing cyclosporine concentrations (100 to 800 ng/mL) progressively increased apoptosis rates (16% to 32%). The combination of steroid (0.01 microg/mL) and cyclosporine increased the apoptosis rate to 45%. Mycophenolate mofetil alone (0.3 microg/mL) led to an apoptosis rate of 34%. Therapeutic levels of mycophenolate mofetil from 3 to 7 microg/mL led to apoptosis rates from 56% to 67%. The combination of cyclosporine, steroid, and mycophenolate mofetil increased the rate of apoptosis to 95%. Immunosuppressive therapy may contribute to the high rate of apoptosis observed among mononuclear cells of transplanted patients. This effect may alter patient susceptibility to infections and contribute to a unique mechanism of immunosuppression.
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- E Andrikos
- Department of Nephrology, "G. Hatzikosta" Hospital, Ioannina, Greece
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Demirbaş A, Tuncer M, Yavuz A, Gürkan A, Kaçar S, Cetinkaya R, Tekin S, Akbaş SH, Akaydin M, Ersoy F, Yakupoğlu G. Influence of tacrolimus plus mycophenolate mofetil regimens on acute rejection rate and diabetes mellitus development in renal transplant recipients. Transplant Proc 2004; 36:175-7. [PMID: 15013338 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2003.11.053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [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: 11/24/2022]
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In this study we investigated the influence of a tacrolimus (TAC) plus mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) immunosuppressive regimen on the acute rejection rate and side effect profile in renal transplant recipients. The study included 80 living-related and 40 cadaveric donor renal transplant recipients (82 men, 38 women) of mean age 35 +/- 10 years (range, 16 to 58) who were operated between August 1999 and September 2002. The mean HLA mismatches was 3 +/- 1 (range, 0 to 5). All patients received prednisolone, MMF (2 g/d for the first 14 days posttransplant and then 1 g/d) plus TAC (0.2 mg/kg/d). They were followed for the development of rejection attacks and side effects. Diabetes mellitus developed in 13 patients (9 men, 4 women; 10.8%). Initially, patients required insulin therapy but after 6 months, 5 recipients no longer needed insulin therapy and were switched to oral hypoglycermic agents and diet control. Hypertension was diagnosed in 58 patients (48.3%). Neither gender nor donor origin (P =.14; P =.79, respectively) produced a significant difference in diabetes mellitus development. Biopsy proven acute rejection episodes were observed in 16 out of 120 patients (13.3%). Six out of 120 patients lost their grafts throughout the study period including one death because of suicide, one because of cytomegalovirus disease and hemophagocytic syndrome, one due to posttransplant lymphoproliferative disease and two to a cardiac arrhythmia. Only one patient lost his graft due to acute accelerated vascular rejection. Biopsy-proven chronic rejection appeared in one patient. In conclusion, although the incidence of insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus during posttransplant 6 months, seems high it decreased to 1.6% upon reduction of the TAC dosage. TAC plus MMF immunosuppression seems effective and safe in terms of acute rejection rates and side effect profiles.
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- A Demirbaş
- Department of General Surgery, Akdeniz University, Antalya, Turkey
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Cigarette smoking may adversely influence patient and graft survival. In Europe and the United States the prevalence of cigarette smoking in dialysis patients is 35% to 40% and 25%, respectively. In Turkey, the estimated prevalence of cigarette smoking rate in the normal population is 26%. This study evaluated the rate of smoking in 63 cadaveric, and 158 living-related renal transplant recipients including (150 men, and 76 women of 38 +/- 12 years; range, 8 to 70) who were operated between 1986 and 2001. Demographic data were collected with a questionnaire delivered to patients during their routine outpatient visits. During this time period, 8 patients had died, 4 from hemophagocytic syndrome, 2 from cardiovascular disease, 1 from Kaposi sarcoma and 1 from a cerebrovascular accident. Twenty-three patients have lost their grafts. While at the time of transplantation 97 (42%) were smoking cigarettes, only 29 (12%) continued smoke after transplantation. Male gender significantly correlated with cigarette smoking (P =.000). Twelve smokers were single but 85 out of 97 were married, a statistically significant difference (P =.010). In contrast there was no significant relationship between pretransplant smoking and educational status (P =.354); graft loss and smoking (P =.129); or mortality and smoking (P =.224). There was a significant relationship between pretransplant and posttransplant smoking (P =.000). There was no relationship between pre- and post-transplant smoking and development of diabetes mellitus or hypertension. Interestingly the posttransplant serum albumin level was lower among smokers than nonsmokers (4.44 +/- 0.02 g/dL vs 4.30 +/- 0.02 g/dL; P =.019). There was a close relationship between transplantation duration and smoking.
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- A Yavuz
- Akdeniz University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Nephrology, Antalya, Turkey
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Cengiz M, Ozyar E, Esassolak M, Altun M, Akmansu M, Sen M, Uzel O, Yavuz A, Dalmaz G, Uzal C, Hicsonmez A, Hayran M. Assessment of quality life of nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients with EORTC QLQ C30 and H&N 30: Turkish oncology group, head and neck working party study. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2004. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2004.07.558] [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: 11/29/2022]
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Yavuz A, Ullrich H, Lemmer W, Klieser E. Acupuncture in patients with minor depressive episodes and generalized anxiety. Results of an experimental study. Pharmacopsychiatry 2004. [DOI: 10.1055/s-2003-825571] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Agelink M, Yavuz A, Lemmer W, Klieser E. Autonomic neurocardiac function in patients with major depression and effects of antidepressive treatment with nefazodone. Pharmacopsychiatry 2004. [DOI: 10.1055/s-2003-825255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Kavuk I, Yavuz A, Cetindere U, Agelink MW, Diener HC. Chronic headache: a focus on medication overuse. Eur J Med Res 2004; 9:285. [PMID: 15257885] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/30/2023] Open
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Yavuz A, Akbaş SH, Tuncer M, Kolağasi O, Cetinkaya R, Gürkan A, Demirbaş A, Gultekin M, Akaydin M, Ersoy F, Yakupoğlu G. Influence of inflammation on the relation between markers of iron deficiency in renal replacement therapy. Transplant Proc 2004; 36:41-3. [PMID: 15013295 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2003.11.054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [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: 11/24/2022]
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Iron deficiency is an important factor in the management of anemia in both dialysis and transplant patients. Serum ferritin and transferrin saturation (TS) may be influenced by the presence of inflammation. Recently, the soluble transferrin receptor (s-TfR) has been considered to be a marker of functional iron stores. In this study, parameters of the iron state were investigated in terms of agreement (assessed by kappa) with the diagnosis of iron deficiency and with inflammation. The study was performed in 38 hemodialysis, 31 continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis, and 21 anemic renal transplant patients. CRP and amyloid A protein (AAP) were studied as markers of inflammation. Iron deficiency was defined as ferritin <100 mg/L, TS <20%, or s-TfR >1.76 mg/mL. We observed that s-TfR levels were significantly related to both dialysis duration (r = 0.28 in dialysis and r = 0.60 in transplant patients, both P <.05) and PTH levels (r = 0.23 in dialysis and r = 0.55 in transplant patients, both P <.05). Among the transplant group, ferritin and TS, as well as TS and s-TfR were significantly related (r = 0.84 and r = -0.64, respectively), but not s-TfR and ferritin. Among the dialysis group, ferritin and TS, and also TS and s-TfR, were significantly related (r = 0.35 and r = -0.30, respectively), whereas s-TfR and ferritin were not. In the transplant group, the kappa value for agreement between ferritin and TS in the diagnosis of iron deficiency was 0.76 (P =.006), and 0.33 (P =.04), respectively. Among patients with CRP levels <0.3 mg/L or AAP levels <6.4 mg/L, the relation between parameters of iron state was more robust. The kappa value for agreement between ferritin and s-TfR was 0.49 (P =.006) in the dialysis group and 1 (P =.002) for that between ferritin and TS in the transplant group. Our results suggest that PTH levels may influence s-TfR levels. Discordance between ferritin, TS, and s-TfR as markers of iron deficiency might be explained by the effects of inflammation.
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- A Yavuz
- Akdeniz University, Department of Nephrology, Antalya, Turkey
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Akbas SH, Yavuz A, Tuncer M, Ruhi C, Gurkan A, Cetinkaya R, Demirbas A, Gultekin M, Akaydin M, Ersoy F. Serum cystatin C as an index of renal function in kidney transplant patients. Transplant Proc 2004; 36:99-101. [PMID: 15013312 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2003.11.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [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: 10/26/2022]
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Management of renal transplant patients requires periodic measurement of renal function, which is usually assessed by measuring the glomerular filtration rate (GFR). The most commonly used marker for GFR is serum creatinine, although muscle wasting and tubular secretion may lead to overestimation of the actual GFR. Serum concentrations of the low-molecular-weight proteins, cystatin C and beta(2)-microglobulin (B(2)M), may afford useful markers to determine a reduced GFR. We investigated whether these molecules provide reliable indicators of renal function in 75 renal transplant patients. Cystatin C and B(2)M correlated significantly with creatinine (r =.648, P <.05 and r =.578, P <.05, respectively). Inverse serum creatinine was superior to inverse cystatin C and inverse B(2)M when renal function equations were used (r =.95, P <.05, according to MDRD; r =.87, P <.05, according to Cockroft-Gault). Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis was performed to quantitate the accuracy of the different markers to detect reduced GFR using a cutoff value of 70 mL/min. No significant difference between the areas under the ROC curves comparing cystatin C and B(2)M was observed; however, serum creatinine demonstrated a significantly greater value than cystatin C (.981 vs.724, P =.001). We conclude that serum creatinine is a more efficacious marker than serum cystatin C to assess renal function.
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- S H Akbas
- Central Laboratory, Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Antalya, Turkey.
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Ongut G, Yavuz A, Ogunc D, Tuncer M, Ozturk F, Mutlu D, Donmez L, Colak D, Ersoy F, Yakupoglu G, Gultekin M. Seroprevalence of antibodies to legionella pneumophila in hemodialysis patients. Transplant Proc 2004; 36:44-6. [PMID: 15013296 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2003.11.061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [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: 11/20/2022]
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Patients with chronic renal failure are at increased risk for infections because of impaired cellular immunity. This study was designed to determine the prevalence of antibodies to Legionella pneumophila serogroups 1 to 6 and to evaluate the possible risk factors for Legionnaires' disease in hemodialysis patients. Serum samples to be screened for antibodies against L pneumophila and risk factor data were collected from 252 hemodialysis patients. The overall prevalence of L pneumophila antibodies in hemodialysis patients was found to be 5.16% There was no statistically significant difference between L pneumophila seropositivity and potential risk factors. Further studies are needed to determine possible risk factors for Legionnaires' disease in hemodialysis patients.
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- G Ongut
- Department of Clinical Microbiology, Akdeniz University, Antalya, Turkey
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