Publications by authors named "G Ertugrul Mirza"

Various coronary artery anomalies have been identified in modern literature with most being benign in nature. Generally, these anomalous vessels are clinically silent due to their non-obstructive or benign course. It is vital to identify patients with malignant courses of these vessels as their initial presenting symptom might be sudden cardiac death.

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This paper presents a rare case of fetal hydrops detected at just 23 weeks of gestation in a 22-year-old woman's first pregnancy. The fetal ultrasound revealed severe skeletal anomalies, craniofacial deformities, and thoracic abnormalities, suggesting a complex and severe skeletal dysplasia, potentially type IA Achondrogenesis-a lethal autosomal recessive condition marked by ossification delay. This case highlights the significance of advanced genetic testing, such as next-generation sequencing (NGS) and whole-genome sequencing (WGS), in diagnosing and understanding skeletal dysplasias.

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Purpose: The purpose of this study is to investigate the ocular surface alterations in patients with mild or severe keratoconus (KC).

Methods: A total of 80 participants were included in the study. The corneal topography was performed on each participant using Pentacam and the grouping was done accordingly.

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Background Glaucoma is one of the most common eye diseases in the elderly and the major cause of irreversible vision loss worldwide. Adherence to life-long therapies is crucial to prevent glaucoma progression. The current study aims to assess the educational element and its impact on glaucoma medication compliance over short and long periods.

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Background: Acute gastroenteritis is one of the most common causes of dehydration in children. Parents' education is an essential part of its management. In this study, we assessed the efficacy of discharge instructions in the pediatric emergency department for parents of children with acute gastroenteritis, together with disease prognosis and parents' satisfaction.

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