Publications by authors named "Gokhan Gurkan"
Aim: To compare the clinical and radiological outcomes of unilateral percutaneous kyphoplasty (PKP) surgeries performed using 3D printing technology in patients with osteoporotic compression fractures to conventional unilateral PKP surgeries.
Material And Methods: Patients with acute painful single-level osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture (OVCF) who need surgical treatment were divided into two groups: group A (patients who had 3D template-guided PKP) and group B (patients who conventional PKP). To compare the two surgical procedures, Total Absorbed Radiation Dose (TARD), pre- and postoperative visual analog scale (VAS) scores, and Total Surgery Time (TST) were calculated and compared between groups in both surgical groups.
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- This study evaluates a modified tap-drilling technique for safely and accurately placing mid-cervical pedicle screws in patients between 2005 and 2020.
- It involves retroactively reviewing 122 patients where various techniques were used to ensure correct screw placement while monitoring for any potential breaches of the bone.
- The results showed that out of 473 screws placed, a small percentage experienced critical deviations, suggesting the technique is generally safe despite inherent risks.
Objective: This animal model aimed to compare the rat group that received brain irradiation and did not receive additional treatment (only saline) and the rat group that underwent brain irradiation and received Granulocyte colony stimulating factor (G-CSF) treatment. In addition, the effects of G-CSF on brain functions were examined by magnetic resonance (MR) imaging and histopathologically.
Methods: This study used 24 female Wistar albino rats.
Aim: To demonstrate the curative effect of digoxin on peripheral nerve damage with its anti-inflammatory role on interleukin (IL)-17.
Material And Methods: The study was conducted with 30 male Sprague Dawley albino mature rats, of which 10 formed the control group, 10 were surgically treated and administered saline (group S), and another 10 were surgically treated and administered digoxin (group D). Motor functions and immunohistochemical and biochemical variables of the rats were assessed after therapy.
Aim: To uncover factors that can predict the development of C5 palsy before surgery by evaluating several different parameters.
Material And Methods: A total of 177 patients who underwent surgery between 2015 and 2020 were included in the study. In total, C5 palsy was observed in 22 (12.
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- Vertebral compression fractures (VCF) often occur at the thoracolumbar junction (TLJ), and balloon kyphoplasty (BKP) is an effective treatment for bone remodeling in these cases.* -
- A study involving 31 patients evaluated how factors like timing of surgery, age, sex, and body mass index (BMI) affect outcomes such as vertebral height and spinal angles after BKP.* -
- Results show that early surgery leads to better recovery in vertebral heights, older patients experience more significant angle reduction, and those with a higher BMI have lower local kyphotic angles post-surgery.*
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- This study explores how personalized 3D models of brain arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) can enhance surgical planning and aid in medical education for surgeries between 2015 and 2019.
- The research involved 15 patients, revealing that those with these 3D models benefited from improved preoperative evaluation and planning, leading to a more effective surgical experience.
- The findings suggest that incorporating 3D technology in surgery can reduce complications and improve communication between the surgical team and patients, emphasizing its potential for routine use in medical practices.
The Restorative Effect of Gallic Acid on the Experimental Sciatic Nerve Damage Model.
J Korean Neurosurg Soc
November 2021
Objective: Peripheral nerve injuries occur mostly as a result of mechanical trauma. Due to the microvascular deterioration in peripheral nerve damage, it becomes challenging to remove free oxygen radicals. Gallic acid is a powerful antioxidant with anti-inflammatory effects and a free radical scavenger.
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- The study aimed to compare the clinical and radiological outcomes of patients with brain arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) who underwent surgical resection, looking specifically at those who had prior embolization versus those who did not.
- A total of 60 patients were included, with findings indicating that surgery combined with embolization resulted in shorter operation and hospitalization times compared to surgery alone.
- The conclusion highlighted that preoperative embolization is a safe and effective method for the treatment of both ruptured and non-ruptured AVMs, improving surgical outcomes.
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- The study investigated the neuroprotective effects of ozone on spinal injuries, focusing on how it can combat primary and secondary damage mechanisms in an experimental model using rats.
- Researchers assessed various treatment groups, including controls and different medical treatments, to evaluate their impact through biochemical, histological, and neurological testing.
- Results showed that the combination of ozone and methylprednisolone provided the best neurobehavioral recovery outcomes in the rats following spinal trauma.*
Choroidal fissure cysts are often incidentally discovered. They are usually asymptomatic. The authors report a case of growing and hemorrhagic choroidal fissure cyst which was treated surgically.
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