Publications by authors named "Betul A Dolek"
Article Synopsis
- The O-RADS scoring system aims to standardize the reporting of adnexal lesions detected via non-dynamic MRI to enhance diagnosis accuracy.
- A study assessed the consistency between different observers (intra- and inter-observer agreement) using kappa statistics, revealing strong agreements and a high level of accuracy in distinguishing between benign and borderline/malignant lesions.
- The findings support O-RADS as a reliable tool for identifying potentially dangerous lesions, with additional insights into factors that cause rating discrepancies among observers.
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- Coronary artery calcium (CAC) is a key indicator of early atherosclerosis, and the study aimed to see how different risk factors and statin use affect the timing of CAC development among patients.
- The research involved 3,484 patients who had their CAC measured through CT scans, focusing on calculating the time difference for developing a non-zero CAC score based on various factors.
- Results showed that age, male gender, and statin use significantly influence the onset of CAC, with men and statin users developing CAC around 9-10 years earlier than women and non-users, respectively, while also noting the lesser impact of diabetes, hypertension, and smoking.
Background: Epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) volume is usually measured with ECG-gated computed tomography (CT). Measurement of EAT thickness is a more convenient method; however, it is not clear whether EAT thickness measured with non-gated CT is reliable and at which localization it agrees best with the EAT volume.
Purpose: To examine the agreement between ECG-gated EAT volume and non-gated EAT thickness measured from various localizations and to assess the predictive role of EAT thickness for high EAT volume.
Background: Reliable preoperative staging of rectal cancers is crucial for treatment decision making.
Purpose: To assess the intra- and inter-observer agreement of rectal cancer staging, including the sub-categories, with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
Material And Methods: The study includes 85 patients (35.
Objectives: To investigate the value of measuring the diaphragm thickness (DT) on thorax computed tomography (CT) at intensive care unit (ICU) admission for predicting intubation requirement and mortality among COVID-19 patients.
Methods: This study was carried out in Ankara City Hospital, Ankara, Turkey, from September 2020 to January 2021, with 94 critical COVID-19 patients. The patients' demographic characteristics, laboratory parameters, DT measurements, mechanical ventilation (MV) requirements, and mortality statuses were retrospectively screened.
Objective: To determine the relationship between breast cancer and known risk factors in patients who had mammography (MG) for breast cancer screening or ultrasonography and/or MG for diagnostic purposes.
Materials And Methods: In the period of January-December, 2011, a questionnaire composed of 17 questions was applied to 2862 female patients and MG and/or US examination was performed afterwards. Chi-square and Kruskal-Wallis tests were used for statistical analysis.
Purpose: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the relationship between epicardial fat tissue (EFT) volume and left ventricular diastolic function.
Materials And Methods: A total of 63 patients (29 male, 34 female, mean age 57.8 ± 10.