Predicting the Need for Advanced Respiratory Support in COVID-19 Patients During the Initial Pandemic Phase: A Retrospective Analysis.

Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), led to high morbidity and mortality rates worldwide. It is known that some patients, initially hospitalized in general wards, deteriorate over time and require advanced respiratory support (ARS). This study aimed to identify key risk factors predicting the need for ARS in patients during the pandemic's early months.

Tumor-Related Factors Affecting the Success of Interventional Bronchoscopy in Malignant Airway Obstructions.

Background: It is difficult to select patients who will benefit from endobronchial treatment (ET) in malignant central airway obstruction (MCAO). We aimed to determine the tumor-related factors that affect the success of MCAO treatment.

Methods: ETs for MCAO between March 2019 and June 2021 were analyzed retrospectively.

Safety of geriatric patients undergoing endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration with deep sedation: a retrospective study.

Background: Endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) can be performed in a wide range, from minimal sedation to general anesthesia. Advanced age increases perioperative risks related to anesthesia and is also associated with many pathological processes that further increase morbidity and mortality. The ideal sedation protocol for EBUS-TBNA has yet to be determined in geriatric patients.

The importance of coordination in preventing overdiagnosis: a retrospective analysis of unabsorbed oxidized regenerated cellulose.

Background: Oxidized regenerated cellulose (ORC) is commonly used to control small intraoperative bleedings in lung cancer surgery. However, difficulties in its absorption may lead to complications that can mimic malignancy recurrence in the affected areas, and may require further examination.

Methods: Between 2015 and 2022, patients who underwent malignant tumour resection and lymph node dissection and were subsequently evaluated for suspected lymph node recurrence and underwent EBUS-guided needle biopsy were included in the study.

An unusual, life-threatening complication of EBUS-TBNA: Pneumoperitoneum.

Endobronchial ultrasound-guided with transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) is a safe procedure. We present an unusual life-threatening complication after EBUS-TBNA in a 43-year-old female. She underwent EBUS-TBNA for enlarged lymph nodes evaluation.

A favipiravir-induced angioedema and urticaria in a COVID-19 patient.

Although favipiravir is a promising drug for coronavirus disease 2019, some adverse effects, including skin lesions, have been reported. A 56-year-old female who was prescribed favipiravir by a filiation team following a positive severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 polymerase chain reaction test presented to our hospital. After examination, favipiravir and paracetamol were prescribed.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease phenotypes in Turkey: the COPET study-a national, multicenter cross-sectional observational study.

Background: While mortality rates decrease in many chronic diseases, it continues to increase in COPD. This situation has led to the need to develop new approaches such as phenotypes in the management of COPD. We aimed to investigate the distribution, characteristics and treatment preference of COPD phenotypes in Turkey.

Highlights of clinical and laboratory parameters among severe COVID-19 patients treated with tocilizumab: a retrospective observational study.

Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) can cause cytokine release syndrome (CRS), which leads to high mortality rates. Tocilizumab suppresses CRS by blocking the signal transduction of interleukin-6 (IL-6).

Objective: To evaluate the clinical and laboratory parameters associated with mortality among patients receiving tocilizumab treatment.

Effect of high-dose intravenous vitamin C on prognosis in patients with SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia.

Background: Until now, the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has affected more than 2.5 million individuals worldwide, with approximately 170,000 deaths. Currently, no treatments with robust evidence of clinical benefit exist, and utilization of experimental agents have been recommended by national and international guidelines as a part of clinical studies.

Adverse effects associated with favipiravir in patients with COVID-19 pneumonia: a retrospective study.

Background: Favipiravir is generally used in treating coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pneumonia in Turkey.

Objective: To determine the side effects of favipiravir and whether it is a good treatment option.

Design And Setting: Retrospective study conducted in Atatürk Chest Diseases and Chest Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.

Evaluation of Nutritional Status in Hospitalized Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients and Can C-reactive Protein-to-Albumin Ratio Be Used in the Nutritional Risk Assessment in These Patients.

Background Malnutrition is common in patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). CRP/albumin ratio (CAR) can be used as a parameter to evaluate the inflammatory process and nutritional status together. The aim of this study was to make a general evaluation of the nutritional status of hospitalized patients with COPD and to investigate whether CAR can predict nutritional status in these patients.

Evaluation of mortality predictors in hospitalized COVID-19 patients: Retrospective cohort study.

Introduction: Evaluation of parameters that will predict prognosis in COVID19 disease ensures correct determination of treatment strategy. In this study, it was aimed to determine the clinical, radiological and laboratory parameters affecting mortality and to evaluate the risk factors.

Materials And Methods: Patients hospitalized with the diagnosis of COVID-19 in September 2020 were included in the study.

Effect of high-dose intravenous vitamin C on prognosis in patients with SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia.

Background: Until now, the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has affected more than 2.5 million individuals worldwide, with approximately 170,000 deaths. Currently, no treatments with robust evidence of clinical benefit exist, and utilization of experimental agents have been recommended by national and international guidelines as a part of clinical studies.

Contribution of F-FDG PET/CT in the Differential Diagnosis of Pulmonary Hamartomas and Pulmonary Carcinoids.

Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate fluorine-fluorodeoxyglucose (F-FDG) positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) findings in the differential diagnosis of pulmonary carcinoids and pulmonary hamartomas.

Methods: F-FDG PET/CT findings of 34 patients with pulmonary carcinoids (12 atypical, 22 typical) and 32 patients with pulmonary hamartomas were retrospectively evaluated. Both mean diameter and mean maximum standardized uptake value (SUV) of hamartomas and carcinoids were compared by Mann-Whitney U and Kruskall-Wallis H tests.

Primary pulmonary meningioma mimicking pulmonary metastasis: A rare case report.

Primary pulmonary meningiomas are rare and mostly benign tumors. They usually appear as a solid peripheral pulmonary nodule on chest radiography and computed tomography and are frequently diagnosed incidentally. Herein, we report a 55-year-old female case of primary pulmonary meningioma mimicking pulmonary metastasis.

[Mortality prediction ability of phycians in intensive care units of Turkey (MOPAP)].

Introduction: Intensive care physicians are increasingly involved in decision making about the prognosis of intensive care unit ICU patients. With this study; we aimed to evaluate the power of clinician foresight at prediction of mortality in patient at triage to intensive care and patient follow-up.

Materials And Methods: This study was conducted in ICUs located in various geographical regions of Turkey between January 1, 2017-April 30, 2017.

Bronchoscopic procedures during COVID-19 pandemic: Experiences in Turkey.

Background: Globally, coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) is a new, highly contagious, and life-threatening virus. We aimed to demonstrate how we proceeded with bronchoscopic procedures without published guidelines at the inception of the pandemic period.

Materials And Methods: All bronchoscopic procedures applied from the first case seen in Turkey (11 March-15 May) were evaluated retrospectively.

Complications of silicone Y stents placed due to malignant airway stenosis.

Introduction: Malignant central airway obstruction around the main carina often requires placement of Y‑shaped stents. In this study, we aimed to determine the safety of silicone Y stents placed around the main carina in the malignant airway obstruction by examining the long term complications, emergence times and treatment approaches of complications.

Materials And Methods: Between May 2012 and July 2015, 47 silicone Y stents were placed in 46 patients with malignant external compression or mixed type stenosis around the main carina.

Can we prevent recurrences in the endoscopic treatment of endobronchial hamartomas?

Introduction: Recently, treatment of endobronchial hamartomas with interventional bronchoscopic methods has become possible. Although there are several reports of therapeutic benefits, the protocol of administration varies between centers and high recurrence rates continue to be a problem. In this study, we aimed to show that cryotherapy applied to the root of the bronchial wall after removal of the intraluminal portion of endobronchial hamartoma with interventional bronchoscopic methods can prevent recurrences.

Adequacy of EBUS-TBNA specimen for mutation analysis of lung cancer.

Objective: Convex probe endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS)-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (TBNA) is a minimally invasive technique with high sensitivity in the mediastinal staging of non-small cell carcinoma (NSCLC). In recent years, molecular testing has been developed to study genetic mutations in NSCLC. There are studies revealing improved survival in advanced NSCLC using targeted therapy as the first-line treatment in these patients.

Excellence in non-small cell lung cancer staging by endobronchial-TBNA: Comparison with PET-CT and surgery.

To determine the correlation and/or discrepancies between positron emission tomography (PET-CT) findings, endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) and surgery in the staging of non-small cell lung carcinoma. Data were evaluated retrospectively from a prospective interventional endoscopy database. Positive results with EBUS-TBNA was the first end point and all cytology negatives were confirmed with mediastinoscopy/surgery.

The utility of RDW in discrimination of sarcoidosis and tuberculous lymphadenitis diagnosed by ebus.

Introduction: Erythrocyte distribution width (RDW) is an important indicator of anisocytosis, which is used in the differential diagnosis of anemia and is easily accessible in the complete blood count results. Increased RDW values in coronary artery diseases, pulmonary hypertension and malignancies were detected in the studies. We aimed to demonstrate the usefulness of blood RDW level for the differential diagnosis of granulomatous lymphadenitis associated with tuberculosis and sarcoidosis in our study.