Publications by authors named "Imamoglu M"

Objective: To investigate the possible ability of homocysteine (Hcy) levels in embryo culture media for estimating better invitro fertilization outcomes in endometriosis patients.

Materials And Methods: Nineteen women with endometriosis who were admitted to Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Infertility Outpatient Clinic with the diagnosis of infertility were included in the study. The results of intracytoplasmic sperm injection treatments were recorded and Hcy levels in the embryo culture were evaluated.

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Introduction: Motor vehicle accidents (MVAs) are a leading cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide. There is limited literature on the injuries resulting from desert off-road driving accidents. This study aims to delineate the attributes of desert MVA and associated injuries as observed in Qatar.

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Importance: Sacrocolpopexy is essential in the surgical management of advanced pelvic organ prolapse, and selecting the appropriate route for concomitant hysterectomy is critical.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of the hysterectomy route at the time of robot-assisted laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy (RA-SCP) on mesh exposure. Secondary outcomes were perioperative complications and prolapse recurrence.

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Background: In the 21st century, disasters (particularly earthquakes, which remain the leading cause of death) continue to be among the foremost issues requiring global emergency response. While the impact of advancing technologies on the environmental and human damage caused by earthquakes is still a subject of debate, search and rescue (SAR) teams and emergency departments (ED), specifically emergency physicians (EPs), play a crucial role in the most acute management of the effects of these earthquakes on human life. This study aims to examine the injury dynamics of two catastrophic earthquakes that occurred in Turkey 24 years apart from the perspective of EPs, utilizing archival records from the SAR teams in which EPs served.

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Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning is among the main causes of poisoning-related mortality and morbidity, primarily affecting the central nervous system and leading to delayed neurological sequelae. Idebenone exerts antioxidant and neuroprotective effects. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the specific neuroprotective effects of idebenone against CO poisoning.

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Glutathione, along with its related enzymes, constitutes a key antioxidant defense mechanism against oxidative stress and cancer formation in the body. Among urological malignancies, bladder cancer ranks second following prostate cancer. Oxidative stress has significant involvement in the development and prognosis of bladder cancer.

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Sudden idiopathic hearing loss (SIHL) is defined as sensorineural hearing loss at 30 dB or more at 3 consecutive frequencies that begins within 72 hours, and the etiology of the disease is still unclear. Steroid treatment is used as systemic and local (intratympanic) in sudden hearing loss, and different results have been reported for both treatment modalities. This study aimed to compare the results of the treatment in patients who received systemic steroid (SS) therapy and in patients who received systemic and intratympanic steroid (ITS) therapy for SIHL.

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  • - The study assessed trauma CT interpretation proficiency among emergency medicine residents in Turkey, finding a median accuracy rate of 64.9% with factors influencing interpretation performance analyzed.
  • - Four main factors linked to interpretation failure were identified: shorter interpretation times, lower self-confidence, over-reliance on radiology reports, and lack of departmental training programs.
  • - The findings suggest the necessity for improved educational strategies in radiology for emergency medicine residents to enhance their skills in trauma CT interpretation and ultimately improve patient care outcomes.
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  • This study investigates out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) data in Türkiye, focusing on prognostic outcomes and influencing factors for patients aged 18 and older who were treated at 28 medical centers.
  • It found a survival rate upon hospital discharge of only 4.4%, with a significant majority of patients not receiving bystander CPR, which was only performed in 2.9% of cases.
  • Key predictors for better outcomes included male gender, initial shockable heart rhythms, shorter prehospital CPR duration, and no need for CPR in the emergency department, highlighting the importance of timely and effective CPR in emergencies.
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In mild cases, it is difficult to diagnose pancreatic exocrine insufficiency (PEI). There is no gold standard method for the diagnosis of PEI. A reliable method is needed for preliminary diagnosis of PEI.

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Purpose: We aimed to examine the effectiveness of mother milk exosomes in treating corrosive esophageal burns.

Materials And Methods: 32 rats were separated into four equal groups and weighed individually before the procedure. A corrosive esophageal burn model was created with 12.

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Background: Firing guns into the air during celebrations is a tradition that poses significant risks to public safety. These falling bullets, often referred to as tired bullets, can attain high velocities during their descent and have the potential to cause serious injury or death to people and animals, or significant damage to property upon impact.

Methods: This study aimed to retrospectively detect and analyze incidents of celebratory gunfire-related injuries (CGRI) that were admitted to three different hospitals in two cities in Turkey over a 10-year period from 2014 to 2023.

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Background: Wearable devices, particularly smartwatches like the Apple Watch (AW), can record important cardiac information, such as single‑lead electrocardiograms (ECGs). Although they are increasingly used to detect conditions such as atrial fibrillation (AF), research on their effectiveness in detecting a wider range of dysrhythmias and abnormal ECG findings remains limited. The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the accuracy of the AW in detecting various cardiac rhythms by comparing it with standard ECG's lead-I.

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Background: The rise in emergency department presentations globally poses challenges for efficient patient management. To address this, various strategies aim to expedite patient management. Artificial intelligence's (AI) consistent performance and rapid data interpretation extend its healthcare applications, especially in emergencies.

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Objective: This study aims to evaluate the demographic characteristics, indications for surgery, clinical follow-up results and complication rates of pediatric patients who have received a Paparella Type 1 tympanostomy tube (TT) insertion.

Methods: Retropective review of 816 ears of 442 pediatric patients who received Paparella type 1 tympanostomy tube insertions was performed. The patients' age, indication for surgery, middle ear effusion, time to extrusion and postoperative complications were analyzed retrospectively.

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Objective: This study was planned to examine the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Male Andropause Symptoms Self-Assessment Questionnaire (MASS-Q).

Materials And Methods: One hundred and twenty-five men with a mean age of 54.24 ± 6.

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Background: Type 1 fascia graft tympanoplasty (T1FGT) is the mainstay surgical approach for the treatment of tympanic membrane perforations. The most widely used graft material is temporal muscle fascia, and graft take rates are reported differently. The methods to enhance graft take are still being investigated.

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Objective: Acute appendicitis is one of the most common surgical causes of an acute abdomen among patients admitted to the emergency room due to abdominal pain. The clinical diagnosis of acute appendicitis is usually difficult and is made by evaluating the clinical, laboratory, and radiological findings together. The aim of this study was to investigate the diagnostic potential of signal peptide-CUB-EGF-like domain-containing protein 1 as a biomarker for acute appendicitis.

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Background And Objectives: We analyzed the factors affecting the decision on surgical approach such as hilum dissection, vessel clamping, and the warm ischemia time (WIT) in laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (LPN) for small renal masses (SRMs).

Methods: Patients who underwent LPN for SRMs between 2011 and 2021 in two centers were retrospectively screened. Standardized R.

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Retroperitoneal synovial sarcoma is an extremely rare and aggressive tumor. Although it does not have a typical radiological appearance, it can sometimes appear as a calcified mass. The most important step in the treatment of synovial sarcoma is complete resection.

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Objective:  To analyse the results of conventional percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PNL) and endoscopic combined intrarenal surgery (ECIRS) in treating complete staghorn kidney calculi.

Study Design:  A comparative study. Place and Duration of the Study: Department of Urology, University of Health Sciences, Diskapi Yildirim Beyazit Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey, between January 2007 and January 2022.

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Smart watches, which are a rapidly developing technology that can record and store personal health data such as heart rate, oxygen saturation, ECG, and sports activities. We presented a patient who applied to the emergency department due to palpitation and he recorded an ECG output with a smart watch before admission. In this case, we emphasized that the use of smart watches in the prehospital period can help the diagnosis process of dysrhythmias in the hospital setting.

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Background: Some studies have shown that there may be an increase in the frequency of erectile dysfunction after COVID-19. However, no long-term study has investigated whether this is permanent or temporary. In this study, we aimed to examine whether there was an increase in the frequency of erectile dysfunction among individuals with a history of COVID-19, and, if there was, whether their condition improved over time.

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Objective: Fetal arrhythmias complicate 1-2% of all pregnancies. Ultrasound evaluation and Doppler technology are indispensable in both diagnosis and management. Digoxin, sotalol, flecainide and amiodarone are widely accepted antiarrhythmic agents that are frequently.

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