Publications by authors named "S Kurtbeyoglu"
Objective: The cumulative effect of drugs with anticholinergic properties may pose a significant risk in the post-discharge period of patients who have undergone elective cardiac surgery. The aim of this study was to investigate the association between anticholinergic burden and 6-month postdischarge mortality in older cardiac surgery patients.
Methods: This study performed a retrospective longitudinal analysis of patients undergoing elective cardiac surgery at a tertiary care centre from January 2021 to January 2022.
Background: The perioperative risk factors that cause severe morbidity and prolongation of postoperative hospital stay after cardiac surgery should be determined. Various scores have been used to predict morbidity and mortality. Preoperative blood counts are considered potential biomarkers of inflammation and oxidative stress.
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- The study aimed to compare the effectiveness of erector spinae plane block (ESPB) and intramuscular diclofenac sodium for pain relief and their impact on achieving stone-free status in patients undergoing shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) for kidney stones.
- A total of 61 patients were analyzed, with 31 receiving ESPB and 30 receiving diclofenac; results showed that the ESPB group had significantly lower pain scores (VAS) and required less fluoroscopy time and targeting.
- While both groups had similar outcomes in terms of stone characteristics and free status, the ESPB group demonstrated a trend towards higher stone-free rates and reduced radiation exposure during the procedure.