Publications by authors named "Emrullah Akay"
Introduction: Does bilateral internal iliac artery ligation (BIIAL), a fundamental intervention in the treatment of postpartum hemorrhage, increase the risk of urinary incontinence (UI)? This study aims to shed light on the effects of BIIAL on bladder perfusion and urinary system integrity, thereby elucidating urinary function disorders following pelvic surgery.
Methods: Demographic and medical data were collected from a total of 192 female patients, with and without the application of BIIAL. Urinary incontinence conditions were assessed using the Questionnaire for Urinary Incontinence Diagnosis (QUID) test.
Introduction: This study evaluates the effects of dressing timing after abdominal hysterectomy on wound healing and infection risk. It highlights the potential for early dressing removal to accelerate healing and underscores the need for clear guidelines in wound care that align with the ERAS (Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) protocol.
Methods: Using a prospective, randomized, double-blind design, this research was carried out at Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
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- The study aimed to compare serum IL-22 levels in patients with preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM) to those with intact membranes, assessing its role in inflammation and pregnancy outcomes.* -
- The research included 80 singleton pregnant women (40 with PPROM and 40 controls) and found that IL-22 levels were significantly higher in PPROM patients, with a cutoff value that could help diagnose PPROM with moderate sensitivity and specificity.* -
- The findings suggest IL-22 may be an important biomarker for the inflammatory process in PPROM, although it did not correlate with maternal inflammatory markers or other pregnancy outcomes.*
Objective: Pregnancy-induced hypertension is one of the most important cause of maternal-fetal morbidity and mortality. Pregnancy-related hypertensive disorders are usually associated with diminished nitric oxide (NO) levels. We aimed to evaluate the role of serum NO levels and eNOS gene G894T polymorphism on hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.
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