Publications by authors named "S Aytac Eyupoglu"

Aim: This study aimed to investigate the difference in anxiety levels between patients undergoing gastroscopy only and those subjected to both gastroscopy and colonoscopy. Despite known preoperative anxiety impacts, no prior research has compared these specific patient groups.

Materials And Methods: A total of 150 patients were divided equally into two groups: Group I, undergoing gastroscopy only, and Group II, undergoing gastroscopy and colonoscopy.

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The investigation aims to determine the effect of enzymatic and alkali treatments on Sambucus ebulus L. stem fiber. For this purpose, Sambucus ebulus L.

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Objective: A 1-day point prevalence study was planned to obtain country data by determining the clinical characteristics, follow-up and treatment methods of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases that required intensive care unit (ICU) treatment in the second year of the pandemic.

Material And Methods: All patients who were hospitalized in the ICUs due to COVID-19 between March 11, 2022, 08.00 am, and March 12, 2022, 08.

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Background: Vaccines against coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) have been effective in preventing symptomatic diseases, hospitalizations, and intensive care unit (ICU) admissions. However, data regarding the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines in reducing mortality among critically ill patients with COVID-19 remains unclear.

Aims: To determine the vaccination status and investigate the impact of the COVID-19 vaccine on the 28-day mortality in critically ill patients with COVID-19.

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Article Synopsis
  • The study aimed to compare the outcomes of percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy between COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 patients, analyzing various clinical factors and complications.
  • It involved 48 patients, evenly split into two groups—24 with COVID-19 and 24 without—examining demographics, intubation times, health evaluation scores, and mortality rates.
  • Findings revealed longer intubation times for COVID-19 patients, shorter follow-up durations, higher complication rates, but no significant difference in mortality, indicating that the procedure can be safely performed in both groups with careful management.
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