Publications by authors named "Ajda Altinoz"
Article Synopsis
- Thyroid cancer is the most frequent endocrine cancer, particularly affecting females in the Gulf Cooperation Council States, and is notably prevalent in the United Arab Emirates.
- A study analyzing thyroid cancer cases from 2012 to 2015 in Abu Dhabi showed an increasing incidence, reaching 7.9 cases per 100,000 people in 2015, with 603 patients diagnosed during this time.
- The majority (71.5%) of these patients were women, predominantly aged between 30 and 39 years, and 67.7% had classical papillary thyroid cancer.
Objective: Sleeve gastrectomy (SG) and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) both limit protein and calorie intake and result in loss of fat-free mass (FFM), fat mass (FM), and weight. This study examined protein consumption and body composition changes after bariatric surgery.
Methods: A prospective study of patients undergoing SG and RYGB between January 1 and December 31, 2016, with 1-year follow-up.
Introduction: Breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This is the first study to provide data on predisposition of breast cancer susceptibility genes with associated clinical and pathological aspects in the UAE.
Material & Methods: A retrospective chart review for breast cancer patients undergoing genetic testing from 2016 to 2018.
Background: Conn's syndrome is a curable condition if identified properly. It is characterized by autonomous secretion of aldosterone from the adrenal gland cortex. Its morbidity is related to the increased risk of cardiovascular diseases.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Internal hernia rate after Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (RYGB) is variable (0.5%-9%).
Methods: We retrospectively reviewed all patients who underwent diagnostic laparoscopy for possible internal hernia after RYGB from 2009 to 2016.
Introduction: Bariatric surgery patients are at high risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE), and chemoprophylaxis is recommended.
Methods: Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC) is an American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS NSQIP) member since 2009. We report the rates of VTE in bariatric surgery patients from 2010 to 2016 compared to ACS NSQIP bariatric surgery programs before and after switching from heparin to low molecular weight heparin (LMWH), initiating mandatory risk assessment using Caprini scoring for VTE and adopting an aggressive strategy for high-risk patients regarding dosage of LMWH and chemoprophylaxis after discharge.