Publications by authors named "Hayri Tevfik Ozbek"
Retrospective Evaluation of the Effect of Lumbar Sympathetic Blockade on Pain Scores, Fontaine Classification, and Collateral Perfusion Status in Patients with Lower Extremity Peripheral Arterial Disease.
Celalet Keser-Pehlivan Cagatay Kucukbingoz Umur Anil Pehlivan Huseyin Tugsan Balli Hakki Unlugenc Hayri Tevfik Ozbek
Medicina (Kaunas)
April 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study evaluated the impact of lumbar sympathetic block (LSB) on patients with lower extremity peripheral artery disease (PAD) for whom revascularization was not an option.
- The review of 21 patients' medical records showed significant reductions in pain scores and improvements in the Fontaine Classification and collateral perfusion status after LSB treatment over six months.
- Results indicated that LSB not only lowered pain levels but also improved blood flow by promoting neovascularization in many patients, with statistically significant findings at various follow-up points.
Objectives: The purpose of the study was to evaluate any comorbid psychiatric disorders in patients with chronic pain and to examine the effects of sociodemographic details and the level of somatic sense perception on the severity of these diseases.
Methods: In this study, 51 chronic pain patients were evaluated in a consultation with a psychiatrist. Sociodemographic characteristics of the patients, such as age, gender, education level, and marital status were recorded, and Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV results were assessed.