Publications by authors named "Berkem Karakoyunlu"
Desmoplastic fibroma (DF) is an intraosseous counterpart of desmoid-type soft tissue fibromatosis. It is most frequently seen in the jawbones. The clinical and radiological features of the present cases were nonspecific.
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- Informed consent forms (ICFs) are crucial for helping patients make informed decisions about surgical treatments and provide legal protection for doctors in case of disputes.
- A study analyzed 126 ICFs from Turkish hospitals based on 22 specific criteria, revealing that over 80% included essential information about treatment risks, patient diagnosis, and voluntary participation.
- The findings highlighted significant deficiencies in the ICFs and variation between healthcare providers, suggesting that insufficient information could lead to unrealistic patient expectations and potential lawsuits against surgeons, with private hospital ICFs performing slightly better than those from state or university hospitals.