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Comert S. Studies on Kyphoplasty over 20 years by science mapping method: Kyphoplasty by science mapping method. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022; 101:e31179. [PMID: 36281155 PMCID: PMC9592422 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000031179] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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DESIGN This is a bibliometric analysis. Performed by Scientific Mapping technique. The purpose of the study is to analyze articles on Kyphoplasty. Kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive surgical method. Bibliometrics is the mathematical and statistical quantitative analysis of works. One of the primary uses of bibliometric analysis is scientific mapping. METHOD To conduct the bibliometric analysis of the subject of Kyphoplasty, the Web of Science Core Collection database was preferred. After the selection of the data set, the data were filtered; as a result, the study was carried out on 2236 articles. Researchers, journals, articles, institutions, and the studies' countries were analyzed. RESULTS According to the number of articles published in Kyphoplasty, China, USA, Germany, Korea, and Italy are among the leading countries. According to the analysis, the authors with the highest h-index value are Yang HL and Hirsch JA. The European Spine Journal and the Spine are the most impactful journals. CONCLUSIONS Our study was carried out with the Science Mapping technique using Bibliometrics software. This type of work has become popular in recent years. Such studies are not common in the field of neurosurgery.
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- Serhat Comert
- Yildirim Beyazit University Yenimahalle Training and Research Hospital Department of Neurosurgery, Yenimahalle, Ankara, Turkey
- * Correspondence: Serhat Comert, Yildirim Beyazit University Yenimahalle Training and Research Hospital Department of Neurosurgery, 06150 Yenimahalle, Ankara, Turkey (e-mail: )
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Yuksel U, Bakar B, Ozdemir A, Zengin M, Comert S, Ogden M. Using of the synthetic dural graft as described in bogota bag technique to decrease the adhesions in decompressive craniectomy. Turk Neurosurg 2020; 31:838-844. [PMID: 33759157 DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.jtn.31128-20.2] [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: 10/23/2022]
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AIM The aim of this study was to create an alternative synthetic dural graft using a parenteral solution bag made of polyvinyl chloride/polypropylene (PVC/PP). MATERIAL AND METHODS Twenty-two albino rats were divided into the Sham, DC and BAG groups. Except for the Sham group animals, the right parietal bone of the rats was totally drilled in a diameter of 1.0 x 0.5 mm. Then, the PVC/PP BAG was layered over the craniectomized bone of the BAG group animals. Thirty days later, all animals were sacrificed, and inflammatory processes consisting of polymorphonuclear cell infiltration, inflammation, edema, hyperemia, lymphocytosis, histiocytosis, vascular proliferation, and fibrosis were graded at the craniectomy site. RESULTS The grade values of inflammation, edema, histiocytosis, and fibrosis were found different among the groups (p 0.017). It was observed that placing a synthetic graft to the surgical site undergoing craniectomy could prevent fibrotic adhesions that might occur between the brain tissue and scalp in the chronic period. Furthermore, it was considered that this synthetic material did not increase inflammatory processes secondary to surgery at the surgical site and did not produce a foreign body reaction, toxicity, or infection. CONCLUSION As a result of this study, it was argued that the synthetic material used in this study could be compatible with dermal and neural tissues and reduce adhesions at the craniectomy field. Therefore, it was considered that this material could be used as an alternative synthetic dural graft in decompressive craniectomy in human subjects after detailed toxicity studies.
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Altinors N, Comert S, Sonmez E, Altinel F. Turkish Contribution to Journal of Neurosurgery and Acta Neurochirurgica. Turk Neurosurg 2018; 27:1007-1015. [PMID: 27593822 DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.jtn.17064-16.1] [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: 10/21/2022]
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AIM To evaluate the contribution of Turkish scientists to four journals published by Journal of Neurosurgery (JNS) Publishing Group and to Acta Neurochirurgica (AN) and to its Supplement (ANS). MATERIAL AND METHODS We reviewed every issue of those journals to December 2015 for the total number of articles, articles produced from studies performed entirely in Turkey, and for publications overseas co-authored by the Turkish scientists using the websites of these journals. Citations were searched using "Web of Science" and "Google Scholar" databases. RESULTS The total number of articles published was 19822 for JNS, 3227 for JNS Spine, 2526 for JNS Pediatrics and 2997 for Neurosurgical Focus. Turkish contribution was 556 articles. 337 (60.61%) articles were the products of studies performed entirely in Turkey, while 219 (39.38%) articles came from overseas, co-authored by Turkish scientists. Overall contribution was 1.94%. A total of 6469 articles were published in AN. 340 papers were the products of studies performed entirely in Turkey. Turkish scientists working overseas co-authored 37 articles. Total contribution was 377 articles (5.82%). 4134 papers had been published in ANS. Contribution was 69 articles (1.66%). CONCLUSION Turkish contribution to these journals has started late. The gap has been compensated with publications in the last two decades. Manuscripts of higher scientific level with greater number of citations are needed to increase Turkish contribution to such journals.
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- Nur Altinors
- Baskent University, Department of Neurosurgery, Ankara, Turkey
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Sonmez E, Comert S, Akdur A, Karakaya E, Gulsen S, Yilmaz C, Altinors N, Haberal M. Balloon Kyphoplasty Is a Safe and Effective Option for the Treatment of Vertebral Compression Fractures in Solid-Organ Transplant Recipients. EXP CLIN TRANSPLANT 2016; 18:53-59. [PMID: 27063841 DOI: 10.6002/ect.2016.0035] [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: 11/05/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Solid-organ transplant recipients are at great risk for osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures because of both underlying pretransplant bone diseases and posttransplant immunosuppressive treatments. Balloon kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive procedure that is used to treat painful osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures. It involves injection of polymethylmethacrylate into the vertebral body to stabilize the fracture and to alleviate the pain immediately. In this study, we report the results of balloon kyphoplasty for treatment of vertebral compression fractures in solid-organ transplant recipients. MATERIALS AND METHODS We retrospectively reviewed 512 liver transplant and 2248 kidney transplant procedures that were performed in our center between 1985 and 2015. Seven transplant recipients with a total of 10 acute, symptomatic vertebral compression fractures who were unresponsive to conservative treatment for 3 weeks underwent balloon kyphoplasty. Clinical outcome was graded using the visual analog scale. Radiographic evaluation included measurement of the segmental kyphosis by the Cobb method. RESULTS There were 4 female and 3 male patients in our study group. Ages of patients ranged from 56 to 63 years with an average age of 58.8 years. The affected vertebral levels varied from T12 to L4. Mean follow-up after balloon kyphoplasty was 3.4 years, and mean time interval from transplant to balloon kyphoplasty was 8.6 years. Statistically significant difference is evident 3 years after transplant surgery (P < .05). Sagittal alignment improved (> 5 degrees) in 2 of 7 patients (28%). CONCLUSIONS Transplant recipients are at great risk in terms of vertebral compression fracture development, especially within 1 year after transplant. Although conservative treatment has been the first treatment choice for vertebral compression fracture, long treatment time and high costs may be needed to achieve cure. Experience with our small patient population showed that balloon kyphoplasty was effective and safe for obtaining rapid pain relief and earlier mobilization with fewer complications.
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- Erkin Sonmez
- From the Department of Neurosurgery, Baskent University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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Colak H, Ersan S, Tanrisev M, Kurtulmus Y, Degirmenci P, Comert S, Tugmen C, Ceylan C. Relationship of Interleukin-10 and Transforming Growth Factor-β Levels With Short-Term Graft Function After Kidney Transplantation. Transplant Proc 2015; 47:1360-3. [PMID: 25964218 DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2015.02.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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INTRODUCTION We evaluated the relationship of interleukin-10 (IL-10) and transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) levels with graft function in kidney transplantation patients receiving tacrolimus-based immunosuppression during the early post-transplantation period. MATERIAL AND METHODS There were 112 patients who underwent kidney transplantation from live donors between May 2011 and May 2013. Eight patients had at least 1 of the exclusion criteria, and the remaining 104 patients were included in the study. The recipients underwent evaluation for biochemical markers, complete blood count, and creatinine and cytokine (IL-10, TGF-β) levels during the pretransplantation and post-transplantation 6 months. RESULTS The creatinine level was negatively correlated with IL-10 and positively correlated with TGF-β levels in both the pretransplantation and early post-transplantation period. CONCLUSION Low serum TGF-β and high IL-10 levels at post-transplantation month 6 might have a positive effect on graft survival in living donor kidney recipients on tacrolimus-based immunosuppressive treatment.
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- H Colak
- Department of Nephrology, Tepecik Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey.
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- Department of Nephrology, Tepecik Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Nephrology, Tepecik Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
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- Tissue Typing Laboratory, Tepecik Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Allergy and Immunology, Tepecik Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Allergy and Immunology, Tepecik Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Surgery, Tepecik Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of Hematology, Tepecik Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
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Comert S, Celebioglu E, Yucel T, Erdogan T, Karakaya G, Onerci M, Kalyoncu AF. Aspirin 300 mg/day is effective for treating aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease. Allergy 2013; 68:1443-51. [PMID: 24117703 DOI: 10.1111/all.12269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/15/2013] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Aspirin desensitization (AD) treatment at doses of up to 1300 mg/day improves outcomes in aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease (AERD). The aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy of aspirin 300 mg/day in the treatment of patients with AERD. METHODS The study included 40 patients diagnosed in our clinic as AERD that were desensitized and treated with aspirin 300 mg/day between December 2005 and December 2012. Changes from the baseline status were analyzed at 1 year and at 3 years of follow-up. RESULTS Of the 40 patients included, 24 (60%) were female and median (interquartile range [IQR]) age was 45 (40-51) years. Median (IQR) duration of AD was 31.5 (10.5-48.5) months. In total, 29 patients continued treatment for at least 1 year and 18 patients for at least 3 years. The annual rate of use of systemic corticosteroid regimens, episodes of sinusitis, and surgery was significantly lower both at 1 year (P = 0.002, P = 0.01, and P < 0.001, respectively) and at 3 years (P = 0.001, P = 0.03, and P = 0.002, respectively). Significant improvement was observed in the nasal congestion score (P = 0.01) and sense of smell score (P = 0.05) at 1 year and in the postnasal drainage score (P = 0.01) at 3 years. CONCLUSION Daily treatment with aspirin 300 mg had beneficial effects in patients with AERD, especially for the control of upper airway disease.
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- S. Comert
- Division of Immunology and Allergy; Department of Chest Diseases; School of Medicine; Hacettepe University; Ankara Turkey
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- Division of Immunology and Allergy; Department of Chest Diseases; School of Medicine; Hacettepe University; Ankara Turkey
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology; School of Medicine; Hacettepe University; Ankara Turkey
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- Division of Immunology and Allergy; Department of Chest Diseases; School of Medicine; Hacettepe University; Ankara Turkey
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- Division of Immunology and Allergy; Department of Chest Diseases; School of Medicine; Hacettepe University; Ankara Turkey
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology; School of Medicine; Hacettepe University; Ankara Turkey
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- Division of Immunology and Allergy; Department of Chest Diseases; School of Medicine; Hacettepe University; Ankara Turkey
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Celebioglu E, Ozturk A, Comert S, Karakaya G, Kalyoncu A. Storage mite sensitisation is associated with early life village residence in Turkey. Allergol Immunopathol (Madr) 2013; 41:402-6. [PMID: 23137867 DOI: 10.1016/j.aller.2012.06.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2012] [Revised: 06/20/2012] [Accepted: 06/26/2012] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Storage mites (SMs) occur in house-dust and the rate of sensitisation to them is high. We aimed to investigate if past and current living conditions are associated with the risk of SM sensitisation. METHODS In total, 321 patients (70% females) aged 33.6 ± 11.9 years (range: 14-68 years) were studied at our allergy unit between September 2009 and December 2010. Patients with persistent or intermittent rhinitis and/or asthma were included in the study. Skin prick tests (SPTs) for SMs (Lepidoglyphus destructor, Tyrophagus putrescentiae, and Acarus siro) and other common aeroallergens were performed. Demographic data and characteristics of the patients' homes were assessed via a questionnaire. RESULTS In all, 102 (31.8%) patients were sensitised to ≥ 1 SM, of whom 43.1% were also sensitised to Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus. Comparison between the SPT-negative group (n = 129) and the SM-positive only group (n = 33) showed that having lived in a village during the first years of life was associated with SM sensitisation. Current place of residence was not significantly associated with any of the study variables. CONCLUSIONS Living conditions have been changing and SM sensitisation may be associated with a history of village residence. The high rate of SM sensitisation observed in the study population might indicate the necessity of including those mite species in SPT panels, but the clinical relevance of sensitisation remains unclear. The clinical importance of SM sensitisation in urban areas should be investigated further.
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Comert S, Celebioglu E, Karakaya G, Kalyoncu A. The general characteristics of acute urticaria attacks and the factors predictive of progression to chronic urticaria. Allergol Immunopathol (Madr) 2013; 41:239-45. [PMID: 23041256 DOI: 10.1016/j.aller.2012.05.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2012] [Revised: 04/26/2012] [Accepted: 05/03/2012] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND The natural history of progression from acute urticaria (AU) to chronic urticaria (CU) remains poorly understood. This study aimed to investigate the potential triggers of AU attacks and factors associated with their duration, as well as the factors which may be predictive of progression to CU. METHODS The study included 281 AU patients (AU group). Data were obtained from 207 AU patients retrospectively and from 74 AU patients prospectively. The CU group consisted of 953 patients, whose data were previously published. RESULTS According to the medical history, the most common potential triggers of AU attacks were drugs (38.1%); infections (35.2%); stress (24.7%); and foods (17.8%). Attack duration was shorter in cases in which food (p=0.04) or infection (p=0.04) was the suspected trigger. Patients with a history of rhinitis (p=0.04) and food allergy (p=0.04), and positive skin prick test results for pollens (p=0.02) and dog (p=0.02) also had attacks of shorter duration. Patients with asthma had attacks of longer duration (p=0.01). Based on history and/or provocation test results, the prevalence of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug hypersensitivity (NSAIDH) was significantly higher in the CU group than the AU group (24.9% vs. 4.3%, respectively, (p<0.01)), as was antibiotic hypersensitivity (10.6% vs. 4.6%, respectively, (p<0.01)) and food allergy (18.3% vs. 3.9%, respectively, (p<0.01)). NSAIDH (OR 7.97; 95%CI: 4.33-14.66; p<0.01) and food allergy (OR: 5.17; 95%CI: 2.71-9.85; p<0.01) were observed to be independent factors associated with CU. CONCLUSIONS As NSAIDH and food allergy were associated with CU, their presence should be carefully evaluated in patients with AU in order to predict progression to CU.
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Uslu S, Comert S. Transient neonatal methemoglobinemia caused by maternal pudendal anesthesia in delivery with prilocaine: report of two cases. Minerva Pediatr 2013; 65:213-217. [PMID: 23612268] [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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This paper reports two cases of transient neonatal methemoglobinemia caused by maternal pudendal anesthesia with prilocaine. In the first case a two-hour-old, 3100 gram term-male infant was admitted to Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) because of central cyanosis. He was born from a 21-year-old mother with spontaneous vaginal delivery. Central cyanosis was noted without respiratory distress. Oxygen saturation was recorded as 72% with pulse oximetry in room air and with oxygen given by mask. Chest radiogram, echocardiography and laboratory findings were found to be normal except a methemoglobin level of 28%. No etiology was found, except for maternal prilocaine administration during labor. In the second case a six-hour-old 3300 gram, full-term male neonate born by spontaneous vaginal delivery was admitted to NICU for central cyanosis. The neonate was noted to have central cyanosis with respiratory distress. Oxygen saturation with pulse oximetry was 70% with mask oxygen therapy. Methemoglobin level was 42%. The neonate was treated with single dose intravenous ascorbic acid (300 mg/kg) to which he responded dramatically at 24 hours of life. No other etiology was detected except pudendal anesthesia during delivery with prilocaine. According to the authors, prilocaine administered before delivery to provide maternal local pudendal anesthesia may cause transient neonatal methemoglobinemia. All neonates born to mothers who receive potential oxidant drugs like prilocaine just before the time of delivery should be carefully monitored for methemoglobinemia.
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- S Uslu
- Department of Pediatrics, Sisli Children Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
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Can E, Bulbul A, Uslu S, Demirin H, Comert S, Bolat F, Nuhoglu A. A case of Seckel syndrome with Tetralogy of Fallot. Genet Couns 2010; 21:49-51. [PMID: 20420029] [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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Seckel syndrome, also known as Harper's Syndrome and Virchow-Seckel-Syndrome, was first described by Seckel in 1960, and is a rare (<1:10,000 live births) autosomal recessive trait. The syndrome (OMIM 210600) is a form of primordial dwarfism, characterized by severe intrauterine growth restriction, postnatal dwarfism, severe microcephaly with variable mental retardation, facial anomalies and skeletal abnormalities. Cardiac anomalies have been described in only five case. We report a male newborn with typical findings of Seckel sydrome associated with Tetrology of Fallot. This is the first case reported in concomitance with Tetralogy of Fallot, and might be a new finding of the syndrome. We would like to emphasize that clinicians should perform diagnostic interventions for congenital cardiac defects in Seckel Syndrome.
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- E Can
- Sisli Children Hospital, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, Istanbul, Turkey
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Telatar B, Comert S, Vitrinel A, Erginöz E. Anthropometric measurements of term neonates from a state hospital in Turkey. East Mediterr Health J 2009; 15:1412-1419. [PMID: 20218132] [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: 05/28/2023]
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To determine regional percentile values and compare them with currently used national and international curves, we determined the birth weight, height and head and chest circumference of 3688 term neonates born in a state hospital in the Anatolian part of Istanbul, Turkey. Mean birth weight, height and head and chest circumference were 3334 (SD 494) g, 48.3 (SD 2.2) cm, 34.4 (SD 1.3) cm and 32.8 (1.9) cm respectively. For both boys and girls, the current Turkish national percentile curves overestimate the birth weight, height and head circumference at the 10th percentile. For boys, the national curves and those from the USA underestimate birth weight of neonates above the 90th percentile.
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- B Telatar
- Department of Paediatrics, Dr Lütfi Kirdar Kartal Education and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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