Publications by authors named "Mutlu Uysal Yazici"

Extracorporeal life support, such as pediatric cardiac extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), is associated with significant mortality and morbidity risk. This study evaluated cardiac ECMO survivors with central cannulation and found that 51.1% were discharged from the hospital.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Renal artery stenosis is one of the common vascular diseases that cause hypertension in children. However, renal artery aneurysms and abdominal aortic aneurysms, which may be components of mid-aortic syndrome, are rarely associated with renal artery stenosis. Despite its rarity, early diagnosis and treatment are critical to prevent fatal complications.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Background: This study aims to investigate whether thiol/disulfide homeostasis parameters measurements could be used as a new biomarker to predict the pre- and post-cardiopulmonary bypass oxidative status of pediatric patients undergoing congenital heart surgery.

Methods: A total of 40 children with congenital heart disease (17 males, 23 females; mean age: 39.6±40.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Introduction: Malnutrition is defined as a pathological condition arising from deficient or imbalanced intake of nutritional elements. Factors such as increasing metabolic demands during the disease course in the hospitalized patients and inadequate calorie intake increase the risk of malnutrition. The aim of the present study is to evaluate nutritional status of patients admitted to pediatric intensive care units (PICU) in Turkey, examine the effect of nutrition on the treatment process and draw attention to the need for regulating nutritional support of patients while continuing existing therapies.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Background: This study aimed to investigate the clinical features, modality, complications, and effecting factors on the survival of children weighing up to 10 kg who received continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT).

Methods: This study was a retrospective observational study conducted in five pediatric intensive care units in tertiary hospitals in Turkey between January 2015 and December 2019.

Results: One hundred and forty-one children who underwent CRRT were enrolled in the study.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Microbiota composition might play a role in the pathophysiology and course of sepsis, and understanding its dynamics is of clinical interest. Invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) is an important cause of community-acquired serious infection, and there is no information regarding microbiota composition in children with meningococcemia. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the intestinal and nasopharyngeal microbiota composition of children with IMD.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF
Article Synopsis
  • The main symptoms of COVID-19 in kids are typically fever and cough.
  • However, there has been a rise in croup cases linked to COVID-19, especially with the Omicron variant.
  • The text discusses a specific case of an infant who had croup caused by the COVID-19 virus.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF
Article Synopsis
  • The study aims to evaluate the skills of pediatric healthcare providers in Turkey regarding the recognition of heart rhythm abnormalities and the use of defibrillators, emphasizing the necessity of BLS and ALS training for improved emergency care outcomes.* -
  • Conducted as a cross-sectional survey involving 716 healthcare participants, findings indicated that a majority had received BLS-ALS training, leading to increased confidence and knowledge in performing defibrillation procedures, especially among trained physicians.* -
  • Results showed that non-certified healthcare providers struggled with administering correct doses during cardioversion and defibrillation, highlighting the importance of proper training in improving the effectiveness of emergency interventions in pediatric settings.*
View Article and Find Full Text PDF

The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and its consequences have led to fear and anxiety among individuals worldwide. The risk of coronavirus transmission frightens people more than any other health problem they face. Parents have concerns about being infected with COVID-19 and delay accessing hospitals even in an emergency which can be very detrimental to child health.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Aim: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection may result in a life-threatening hyperinflammatory condition named multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C). We aimed to assess demographics, clinical presentations, laboratory characteristics and treatment outcomes of patients with MIS-C.

Methods: We performed a retrospective study of patients with MIS-C managed between August 2020 and March 2021 at Dr.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF
Article Synopsis
  • The study focuses on Longitudinally Extensive Transverse Myelitis (LETM), a rare and serious condition in children, examining treatment and outcomes from 2010 to 2019 at a pediatric neurology clinic.
  • A total of 15 patients (ages 1-17) were analyzed for symptoms like inability to walk or use arms, with varying degrees of physical independence assessed using the Barthel Index.
  • Findings revealed that patients who delayed seeking treatment often had more severe motor impairments, emphasizing the importance of early intervention in improving outcomes.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Background: To the Editor, In February 2020, the Word Health Organization (WHO) announced the name for a disease caused by the SARS-CoV virus: coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) 1. On March 11, 2020, the first case was officially confirmed in Turkey2, and the WHO declared COVID-19 a pandemic.

Discussion: The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

septicemia is rare in previously healthy children. Skin lesions such as subcutaneous nodules and ecthyma gangrenosum may be the first manifestation of infection that have rarely been reported. Herein we reported a previously healthy 6-month-old boy patient who presented with suppurative otitis media, multiple nodules, septic shock, and was identified in cultures of the blood, skin lesions, and purulent material of his ears.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF
Article Synopsis
  • Acute necrotizing encephalopathy is a rare and severe condition in children with multiple brain lesions and various organ dysfunctions, often following a viral infection, particularly influenza.
  • The study analyzed nine pediatric patients over a period from 2007 to 2020, noting a range of symptoms including seizures, vomiting, and flaccid paralysis, with many experiencing significant neurological issues even after treatment.
  • Findings suggested that thalamic and brainstem involvement varied with age and time from initial fever, emphasizing the importance of monitoring and potential treatment options like plasmapheresis to improve survival outcomes.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF