Publications by authors named "Ali Dablan"
Objectives: To evaluate the role of shear wave elastography (SWE) in distinguishing acute from subacute thrombi in thrombosed arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs) and explore the relationship between thrombus stiffness and outcomes of balloon angioplasty.
Materials And Methods: This retrospective study included 44 dialysis patients with thrombosed AVFs from June 2022 to June 2024. Patients underwent Doppler ultrasound and SWE to assess thrombus age, followed by balloon angioplasty.
Purpose: This study aims to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of genicular artery embolization (GAE) using lipiodol in comparison to imipenem/cilastatin (IPM-CS).
Materials And Methods: This retrospective study screened patients who underwent GAE between January 2022 and February 2023 for inclusion. Clinical outcomes were assessed at 1, 3, and 6 months post-procedure using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for pain and the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) for pain, stiffness, functional capacity, and total scores.
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- If a person has a small lesion (growth) in their body that's less than 3 cm and they don't have any symptoms, it's usually okay to just keep an eye on it.
- Many times, these small lesions don’t cause any problems and can heal on their own.
- So, doctors often recommend watching the lesion to see if it changes instead of doing surgery right away.
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- The study compared the effectiveness and safety of macrocatheters versus microcatheters for genicular artery embolization (GAE) in treating knee osteoarthritis (OA), focusing on technical success and adverse events.
- In a retrospective analysis of 79 patients, the microcatheter group achieved a 100% technical success rate, while the macrocatheter group had a 91% rate, with shorter procedure times and reduced radiation exposure for the macrocatheter.
- The findings suggest that using a macrocatheter is cost-effective and safe, particularly for patients with simpler vascular anatomy, while microcatheters may be more beneficial for those with complex vascular systems.
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- The study aimed to evaluate how genicular artery embolization (GAE) affects synovitis in knee osteoarthritis (OA) patients, using contrast-enhanced MRI to analyze results.
- Data from 33 patients showed a significant reduction in synovitis scores three months after GAE, particularly around the knees, with synovial enhancement scores dropping from an average of 5.1 to 2.9.
- Although there was a moderate negative correlation between synovial enhancement and pain levels, the relationship is complex and requires careful consideration regarding pain relief after the procedure.
Purpose: This retrospective study aimed to compare the efficacy and safety of transpedal access (TPA) with transfemoral access (TFA) in Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE).
Materials And Methods: 60 patients who underwent GAE between January and June 2023, were recruited and outcomes were compared between the TFA (n = 37) and TPA (n = 23) groups. Technical and clinical success rates, complications, and patient-reported outcomes were assessed.
Purpose: This study investigates the efficacy of erector spinae plane block (ESPB) for managing perioperative and postoperative pain in patients undergoing percutaneous cholecystostomy (PC) for acute cholecystitis, particularly in high-risk elderly patients with extensive comorbidities and limited functional status.
Methods: In a retrospective single-center study, 58 high-risk patients scheduled for PC were assessed. ESPB was administered to 23 patients, while 22 received conscious sedation.
Purpose: To evaluate the follow-up outcomes of symmetrical central tegmental tract hyperintensity (CTTH) and discuss possible etiological factors involved.
Methods: Brain MRI scans of 7028 pediatric patients aged 0 to 18 years obtained between July 2015 and May 2020, were reviewed retrospectively for the presence of CTTH. Clinical data of the patients were retrieved from the hospital information system.
Ischiofemoral Impingement Syndrome: Effect of Morphological Variations on the Diagnosis.
Curr Med Imaging
October 2021
Objective: The purpose of this study is to clarify which morphologic variations of the hip on MRI are associated with the development of ischiofemoral impingement.
Methods: Hip MRIs of patients who have been referred to our department between 2016-2017 were retrospectively reviewed and assessed for pathological signal changes in the quadratus femoris muscle and ipsilateral hip or buttock pain. After assessment, ischial angle, inclination angle, ischiofemoral space, quadratus femoris space, intertuberous distances and femur neck angle, femoral torsion angle and knee angle were measured and compared in 37 hips of 20 patients and 56 hips of 28 age-gender matched control subjects.