Publications by authors named "Mustafa Fatih Arslan"
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the comparative effectiveness and safety of using macrocatheters versus microcatheters for genicular artery embolization (GAE) in the management of knee osteoarthritis (OA). The primary outcomes were technical success and adverse events during and immediately after the procedure. The secondary outcome was the clinical outcome over the follow-up period.
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- The study aimed to evaluate how genicular artery embolization (GAE) affects synovitis in knee osteoarthritis (OA) patients, using contrast-enhanced MRI to analyze results.
- Data from 33 patients showed a significant reduction in synovitis scores three months after GAE, particularly around the knees, with synovial enhancement scores dropping from an average of 5.1 to 2.9.
- Although there was a moderate negative correlation between synovial enhancement and pain levels, the relationship is complex and requires careful consideration regarding pain relief after the procedure.
Background/aim: We aimed to present the magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) findings of biliary tract complications after liver transplantation. Materials and methods: Seventy-five patients who underwent MRCP in our department between July 2011 and July 2015 after liver transplantation were retrospectively evaluated. The MRCP images were reevaluated by three radiologists in consensus.
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