Publications by authors named "I C Ozdemir"

Fat graft applications are one of the most frequently used procedures in reconstructive and aesthetic surgery. Fat graft survival rate is variable and depends on many parameters. Those are the features of recipient area, method of obtaining the fat graft, the procedures applied to the harvest to get pure fat graft and the application techniques.

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Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of topical chitosan powder in reducing postoperative vaginal bleeding following a loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP).

Methods: In this randomized controlled trial, patients who underwent LEEP were randomly assigned (1:1) to the chitosan group, in which the wound area was sprayed with chitosan powder using a spray pump, or the control group. The primary outcome was the median quantity of vaginal blood lost in the early postoperative period (defined as within 6 h of the procedure).

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  • Dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) is essential for managing acute and chronic coronary syndromes, helping to lower mortality rates and prevent further complications.
  • A study followed 1500 patients on a specific fixed-dose DAPT (ASA + clopidogrel) to evaluate its effectiveness and safety, primarily focusing on hospitalization and bleeding risks.
  • Results indicated that the fixed-dose combination therapy was effective, with low rates of hospitalization for cardiovascular issues and minimal bleeding complications in appropriately selected patients.
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: Lymphedema is a progressive, chronic condition. Traumatic damage to the lymphatics, removal of lymph nodes, and/or radiation are the major causes of fibrosis and a subsequent pathological cascade. Macrophages play a crucial role in wound healing, with M1 macrophages known for their pro-inflammatory effects and M2 macrophages recognized for their anti-inflammatory effects, including improved angiogenesis, lymph angiogenesis, and tissue healing.

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Background: Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that originates from the endometrium and is more common in developed countries and its incidence is increasing day by day in developing countries. The most commonly prescribed chemotherapeutic drugs limit their use due to serious side effects and the development of drug resistance. For this reason, interest in new active ingredients obtained from natural products is increasing.

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