Publications by authors named "Engin M"

Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the importance of the Dorr index in the preoperative evaluation of implant failure in patients who underwent proximal femoral nail (PFN).

Patients And Methods: This retrospective study examined 312 patients who underwent PFN for intertrochanteric fractures between January 2016 and January 2020. Patients with unstable fractures according to the AO/OTA (AO Foundation/Orthopaedic Trauma Association) classification, those over 65 years of age, with at least one year of regular follow-up, a tip-apex distance <25 mm, and a caput-collum-diaphyseal angle between 125° and 135°, were included.

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  • * Research shows a strong link between vitamin D levels and respiratory infections, notably increasing the severity and mortality rates associated with COVID-19, suggesting that deficiency might heighten risks.
  • * Vitamin D may aid in viral defense by enhancing immune responses and influencing the renin-angiotensin system, with ongoing studies exploring its potential role in preventing and managing viral infections like COVID-19.
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Postoperative pneumonia (PP) is one of the most serious complications following coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. The recently developed admission blood glucose (ABG)/estimated average glucose (eAG) ratio has been identified as a prognostic marker in cardiovascular diseases. This study aimed to investigate the predictive role of the modified ABG/eAG (mABG/eAG) ratio in the development of pneumonia during the early postoperative period in diabetic patients undergoing CABG surgery.

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Objective: Arteriovenous fistula (AVF) structures are vital formations used for hemodialysis. Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a critical disease affecting the vascular system. The triglyceride glucose (TyG) index has been shown to be associated with major adverse cardiovascular events in patients with Type 2 DM.

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Objective: Inflammation plays a key role in the pathogenesis of postoperative atrial fibrillation after coronary artery bypass graft surgery. In this study, we aimed to investigate the changes in mean platelet volume and platelet values during the spring and autumn seasons in patients who underwent isolated coronary artery bypass graft surgery and the possible effect of these occurrences on postoperative atrial fibrillation.

Methods: Consecutive patients who underwent elective isolated coronary bypass surgery at our clinic in the spring and autumn months, between August 2020 and July 2022, were retrospectively included in this study.

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Postoperative pain after cardiac surgery plays an important role in the patient's recovery process. In particular, pain at the chest tube site can negatively affect the comfort and recovery of these patients. Effective pain control minimizes the risk of many complications.

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