Publications by authors named "S Tugrul"

Objectives: Insulin resistance is associated with increased levels of IGF-1. IGF-1 has been shown to increase the risk of laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma. The Triglyceride-glucose index (TyG index) is a marker of insulin resistance.

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Background: Although rhinoplastic surgery has progressed considerably in recent years, nasal dorsal irregularities still cause postoperative distress for both surgeons and patients.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to measure the association between two biologic graft adjuncts, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and concentrated growth factor (CGF), and ultra-diced cartilage viability in an animal model.

Study Design, Setting, And Sample: This study was designed as a randomized in-vivo study using a rabbit model.

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Objectives: This study examined the potential of ChatGPT as an accurate and readable source of information for parents seeking guidance on adenoidectomy, tonsillectomy, and ventilation tube insertion surgeries (ATVtis).

Methods: ChatGPT was tasked with identifying the top 15 most frequently asked questions by parents on internet search engines for each of the three specific surgical procedures. We removed repeated questions from the initial set of 45.

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Article Synopsis
  • The study introduces a new surgical method for reconstructing lower lateral cartilage using costal cartilage grafts in patients undergoing multiple revision rhinoplasty.
  • Conducted on 24 patients from 2019 to 2023, the procedure showed no complications, and focused on restoring support to weak areas of the nose.
  • The results were positive with satisfactory postoperative outcomes and an average patient follow-up of 6 to 18 months, highlighting the potential effectiveness of this technique in complex nasal cases.
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