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  • Publication
    High-dose short-course oral corticosteroid protocol for treatment of primary frozen shoulder: A retrospective cohort study
    (Sage Publications Ltd, 2021-07-01) Atıcı, Teoman; Ermutlu, Cenk; Akesen, Selcan; Özyalçın, Ali; ATICI, TEOMAN; ERMUTLU, CENK; AKESEN, SELCAN; ÖZYALÇIN, ALİ; Tıp Fakültesi; Anesteziyoloji ve Yoğun Bakım Bölümü; 0000-0002-3396-3407; AEQ-5464-2022; A-5095-2018; ELR-9087-2022; FPA-5997-2022
    Objective To evaluate the effect of high-dose prednisolone on the functional outcome of patients with early-stage primary frozen shoulder. Methods Eighteen patients treated with oral prednisolone at an initial dose of 1 mg/kg/day for primary frozen shoulder were retrospectively evaluated. The patients' range of motion, Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) score, Constant-Murley score, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score, and visual analog scale score were recorded at baseline and at 4 weeks and 6 months after treatment. Results Rapid recovery of shoulder motion was noted at 4 weeks with the exception of abduction, which was maintained at 6 months. Significant improvement in pain perception and the Constant-Murley score was evident at 4 weeks and extended to 6 months. The DASH and ASES scores did not show significant improvement in the first 4 weeks but were significantly improved at 6 months. Conclusion High-dose oral prednisolone treatment provides rapid symptom resolution that persists long after drug discontinuation. The early treatment period is characterized by marked reduction in pain and rapid recovery of shoulder motion. Improvements in functional outcomes and disability indices tend to be more subtle in the early period but significantly improve during late treatment.
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    Comparison of efficacy between the genicular nerve block and the popliteal artery and the capsule of the posterior knee (IPACK) block for total knee replacement surgery: A prospective randomized controlled study
    (Ortopedi Travmatoloji, 2021-03-01) Akesen, Selcan; Akesen, Burak; Atıcı, Teoman; Gurbet, Alp; Ermutlu, Cenk; Özyalçın, Ali; AKESEN, SELCAN; AKESEN, BURAK; ATICI, TEOMAN; GURBET, ALP; ERMUTLU, CENK; ÖZYALÇIN, ALİ; Tıp Fakültesi; Anesteziyoloji ve Reanimasyon Ana Bilim Dalı; 0000-0002-3396-3407; 0000-0002-6503-8232; AEQ-5464-2022; A-7994-2018; ELR-9087-2022; JHR-5447-2023
    Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of popliteal artery and the capsule of the posterior knee (IPACK) block and genicular nerve block on postoperative pain scores, the need for rescue analgesics, range of motion (ROM), walking distance, and perioperative monitorization variables in patients undergoing total knee replacement (TKR) surgery.Methods: Sixty American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I-III patients were enrolled in this study and then were randomly assigned into three groups: the IPACK block group (17 female, 3 male; mean age=67.5 +/- 1.4 years), genicular nerve block (16 female, 4 male; mean age=68 +/- 1.76 years), and the control group (13 female, 7 male; mean age=63 +/- 1.67years). All the patients underwent TKR under spinal anesthesia. The visual analog scale (VAS) score, mobility, pre- and intra-operative monitorization of systolic and diastolic holding area, non-invasive blood pressure, heart rate, and SPO 2 were compared between the groups.Results: Patients in the IPACK and genicular block groups had a significantly lower visual analogous scale (VAS) at postoperative 4 hours (p<0.01), 8h (p<0.01), 12h (p<0.01), and 24h (p<0.05). VAS score was significantly lower in the genicular block group at the postoperative 4h (5.5 +/- 0.55) and 8h (5.0 +/- 0.53) in the mobile state compared to the IPACK (8.0 +/- 0.47 and 8.0 +/- 0.43, respectively) and the control group (9.5 +/- 0.20; 10 +/- 0.28, respectively) (p<0.01). The use of patient-controlled-analgesia (PCA) devices and button push count for analgesics demand were significantly lower in the genicular block group on the immediate postoperative period (p<0.01 at the postoperative 0 to 4 h). The total consumption of morphine equivalents on the postoperative day 0 was significantly lower in the genicular block group (p<0.01, and p<0.001 for IPACK and control groups, respectively). The degree of flexion was significantly higher in the genicular block group at the postoperative 12h compared to the IPACK and the control group (p<0.001). The length of hospital stay was significantly lower in the genicular block group compared to the IPACK and the control group (p<0.05 for both variables).Conclusion: IPACK and genicular blocks both are effective in improving patient comfort during and after TKR surgery and reducing the potential need for systemic analgesic and opioids. The genicular block seems to be a promising technique that can offer improved pain management in the immediate and early postoperative period without adverse effects on systemic and motor variables.
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    Riluzole is effective on spinal decompression for treating acute spinal injury when compared with methylprednisolone and the combination of two drugs: In vivo rat model
    (Sage Publications Ltd, 2023-02-22) Önder, Çiğdem; Önder, Cem; ÖNDER, CEM; Akesen, Selcan; AKESEN, SELCAN; Akesen, Burak; AKESEN, BURAK; Yumusak, Ezgi; Tıp Fakültesi; Patoloji Ana Bilim Dalı; 0000-0002-7773-3419; HKW-7185-2023
    Study Design Randomized controlled animal experiment. Objectives To determine and compare the efficacy of riluzole, MPS and the combination of two drugs in a rat model with acute spinal trauma, electrophysiologically and histopathologically. Methods 59 rats were divided into 4 groups as control, riluzole (6 mg/kg, every 12 hours for 7 days), MPS (30 mg/kg, 2nd and 4th hours after injury) and riluzole + MPS. Spinal trauma was created and the subjects were followed for 7 days. Electrophysiological recordings were made via neuromonitoring. The subjects were sacrificed and histopathological examination was made. Results For the amplitude values, mean alteration in the period from the spinal cord injury to the end of the 7th day is 15.89 +/- 20.00%, 210.93 +/- 199.44%, 24.75% +/- 10.13% increase and 18.91 +/- 30.01% decrease for the control, riluzole, riluzole + MPS and MPS groups, respectively. Although the riluzole treatment group produced the greatest increase in amplitude, it was observed that no treatment provided a significant improvement compared to the control group, in terms of latency and amplitude. It was observed that there was significantly less cavitation area in the riluzole treatment group compared to the control group (P = .020). (P < .05). Conclusions Electrophysiologically, no treatment was found to provide significant improvement. Histopathologically, it was observed that riluzole provided significant neural tissue protection.
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    Comparison of intra- and postoperative effectiveness of erector spinae plane block and patient controlled analgesia in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting surgery
    (E-century Publishing Corp, 2022-01-01) Ogur, Lale; Akesen, Selcan; Goren, Suna; Kan, Irem Iris; Mogol, Elif Basagan; Gurbet, Alp; Akesen, Selcan; AKESEN, SELCAN; Goren, Suna; GÖREN, SUNA; Kan, Irem Iris; KAN, İREM İRİS; Mogol, Elif Basagan; MOĞOL, ELİF; Gurbet, Alp; GURBET, ALP; Tıp Fakültesi; Anestezi ve Reanimason Ana Bilim Dalı; 0000-0002-6503-8232; A-7994-2018
    The aim of our study was to compare bilateral erector spinae plane block (ESPB) efficacy on pain management with patient controlled analgesia (PCA) during the perioperative period in patients scheduled for coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). After ethics committee approval (2019-7/31 dated 09.04.2019) from the Bursa Uludag University Medical Trials Ethics Committee, (https://uludag.edu.tr/buuetikkurulu) ASA 50 patients aged between 18-80 years were included. They were randomly divided into two groups, ESPB (n=25) and control (n=25). In the preoperative period, bilateral ESPB with ultrasonography was applied to both groups with 0.25% bupivacaine (0.5 ml/kg) + dexamethasone (8 mg) or saline, respectively. PCA prepared with morphine was given to all patients postoperatively. Perioperative opioid use, extubation times, coughing/resting Visual Analog Scale (VAS) scores, duration for first PCA bolus dose requirement, rescue analgesia needs, mobilization times, and opioid side effects were evaluated. In the ESPB group, compared to the control group, intraoperative fentanyl consumption was lower (P=0.001). During the postoperative period; extubation time was shorter, the need for initial PCA was much later, morphine consumption and need for rescue analgesia was less (P=0.001; P<0.001; P<0.001; P=0.009, respectively). The postoperative VAS scores were lower for each measurement period (P<0.05). Opioid-related side effects were more common in the control group (P=0.040). First mobilization time in ESPB group was earlier (P<0.001). As a result, ESPB has a significant analgesic effect in CABG patients. It was concluded that bilateral ESPB reduces opioid requirement compared to intravenous morphine PCA alone and provides better pain management and more comfortable recovery.
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    Comparing the trajectory accuracy of pedicle screws placed with a free-hand technique and a three-dimensional computed tomography-assisted navigation system in spine surgery: A retrospective study
    (İstanbul Üniversitesi, 2023-02-28) Çetiner, Eyyup; Akesen, Selcan; Bilgin, Yücel; Önder, Cem; Güler, Saltuk Buğra; Akesen, Burak; AKESEN, SELCAN; BİLGİN, YÜCEL; Güler, Saltuk Buğra; AKESEN, BURAK; Tıp Fakültesi; Ortopedi ve Travmatoloji Ana Bilim Dalı; ELR-9087-2022; IAI-7796-2023; ADT-9515-2022; AAH-9833-2021
    Objective: We evaluated a free-hand technique and a three-di-mensional computerized tomography (3D-CT)-assisted naviga-tion technique, which are pedicle screw placement techniques used in spinal surgery, regarding screw placement and reliability.Material and Method: A total of 1664 screws in 73 patients with spinal deformities who underwent spinal instrumentation using pedicle screws were evaluated in this study. Forty patients were in the free-hand technique group, and 33 patients were in the 3D-CT-assisted navigation technique group. The placement and reliability of pedicle screws in all patients were evaluated using the Gertzbein-Robbins classification using CT images taken in the postoperative period.Result: There were no significant differences found regarding age, body mass index (BMI), sex (female or male), or deformity (scoliosis or kyphosis) (p>0.05). When the pedicle screws were evaluated in terms of transverse penetration, the 3D-CT-assisted navigation technique was determined Grade A (89.6%), as was the free-hand technique (76.5%), but the 3D-CT-assisted navi-gation technique was statistically more reliable (p<0.001). When the pedicle screws were evaluated in terms of anterior penetra-tion, both the 3D-CT-assisted navigation technique (92.5%) and the free-hand technique (82.9%) were determined Grade A, but the 3D-CT-assisted navigation technique was statistically more reliable (p<0.001).Conclusion: According to our studys results, the 3D-CT-assist-ed navigation technique is more reliable than the free-hand technique in surgeries involving spine deformities for pedicle screw insertion.
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    Which frequency is better for pediatric shock wave lithotripsy? Intermediate or low: A prospective randomized study
    (Springer, 2021-04-22) Kaygısız, Onur; Çiçek, Mehmet Çağatay; Mert, Ahmet; Akesen, Selcan; Sarandöl, Emre; Kılıçarslan, Hakan; KAYGISIZ, ONUR; ÇİÇEK, MEHMET ÇAĞATAY; AKESEN, SELCAN; SARANDÖL, EMRE; KILIÇARSLAN, HAKAN; Tıp Fakültesi; Anesteziyoloji Ana Bilim Dalı; 0000-0002-9790-7295; 0000-0002-0471-5404; 0000-0003-4236-3646; 0000-0002-2593-7196; L-9439-2019; HGM-5995-2022; ELR-9087-2022; DXM-3644-2022; FGY-3115-2022
    Purpose Shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) is the first option in the treatment of pediatric kidney stones; however, optimal frequency is still uncertain. The aim of this study was to compare low frequency [60 shocks per minute (SWs/min)] and intermediate frequency [90 SWs/min] in terms of lithotripsy success, complications, cardiac arrhythmia, anesthesia time, secondary procedures, and efficiency quotient (EQ) in children. Methods Seventy-eight consecutive children who received SWL for radiopaque renal stones between July 2016 and January 2020 were randomly divided into two groups: Group 60 (SWL frequency: 60 SWs/min) and Group 90 (SWL frequency: 90 SWs/min). After exclusion (remaining 71 children), Group 60 (n = 38) and Group 90 (n = 33) were compared using univariate analysis. Results The median age of children (37 girls, 34 boys) was 5 (1-16) years. Patient demographics and stone features were similar between the groups. Success rate after the last SWL session was 81.6% (n = 31) for Group 60 and 87.9% (n = 29) for Group 90 (p = 0.527). Stone-free rate after the first, second, and third sessions was 42.1%, 18.4%, and 21.1% for Group 60 and 48.5%, 27.3%, and 12.1% for Group 90, respectively. Additional treatment rate was similar between the groups. In Group 60, the EQ was 57.83, and it was 64.07 in Group 90. Median total anesthesia time was significantly longer in Group 60 (74.5 min) than in Group 90 (32 min; p < 0.001). Conclusion Intermediate frequency and low-frequency pediatric SWL have similar success rates; however, intermediate-frequency SWL has a shorter anesthesia time.
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    Comparison of efficacy between the genicular nerve block and the popliteal artery and the capsule of the posterior knee (IPACK) block for total knee replacement surgery: A prospective randomized controlled study
    (Türkiye Ortopedi Travmatoloji, 2021-03-01) Akesen, Selcan; Akesen, Burak; Atıcı, Teoman; Gurbet, Alp; Ermutlu, Cenk; Özyalçın, Ali; AKESEN, SELCAN; AKESEN, BURAK; ATICI, TEOMAN; GURBET, ALP; ERMUTLU, CENK; ÖZYALÇIN, ALİ; Tıp Fakültesi; Anesteziyoloji ve Reanimasyon Ana Bilim Dalı; 0000-0002-3396-3407; 0000-0002-6503-8232; JHR-5447-2023; AEQ-5464-2022; ELR-9087-2022; AAH-9833-2021; A-5095-2018; A-7994-2018
    Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of popliteal artery and the capsule of the posterior knee (IPACK) block and genicular nerve block on postoperative pain scores, the need for rescue analgesics, range of motion (ROM), walking distance, and perioperative monitorization variables in patients undergoing total knee replacement (TKR) surgery.Methods: Sixty American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I-III patients were enrolled in this study and then were randomly assigned into three groups: the IPACK block group (17 female, 3 male; mean age=67.5 +/- 1.4 years), genicular nerve block (16 female, 4 male; mean age=68 +/- 1.76 years), and the control group (13 female, 7 male; mean age=63 +/- 1.67years). All the patients underwent TKR under spinal anesthesia. The visual analog scale (VAS) score, mobility, pre- and intra-operative monitorization of systolic and diastolic holding area, non-invasive blood pressure, heart rate, and SPO 2 were compared between the groups.Results: Patients in the IPACK and genicular block groups had a significantly lower visual analogous scale (VAS) at postoperative 4 hours (p<0.01), 8h (p<0.01), 12h (p<0.01), and 24h (p<0.05). VAS score was significantly lower in the genicular block group at the postoperative 4h (5.5 +/- 0.55) and 8h (5.0 +/- 0.53) in the mobile state compared to the IPACK (8.0 +/- 0.47 and 8.0 +/- 0.43, respectively) and the control group (9.5 +/- 0.20; 10 +/- 0.28, respectively) (p<0.01). The use of patient-controlled-analgesia (PCA) devices and button push count for analgesics demand were significantly lower in the genicular block group on the immediate postoperative period (p<0.01 at the postoperative 0 to 4 h). The total consumption of morphine equivalents on the postoperative day 0 was significantly lower in the genicular block group (p<0.01, and p<0.001 for IPACK and control groups, respectively). The degree of flexion was significantly higher in the genicular block group at the postoperative 12h compared to the IPACK and the control group (p<0.001). The length of hospital stay was significantly lower in the genicular block group compared to the IPACK and the control group (p<0.05 for both variables).Conclusion: IPACK and genicular blocks both are effective in improving patient comfort during and after TKR surgery and reducing the potential need for systemic analgesic and opioids. The genicular block seems to be a promising technique that can offer improved pain management in the immediate and early postoperative period without adverse effects on systemic and motor variables.
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    Bilateral bi-level erector spinae plane blocks in scoliosis surgery: A retrospective comparative study
    (Türk Ortopedi Travmatoloji, 2022-09-01) Akesen, Selcan; Güler, Saltuk Buğra; Akesen, Burak; AKESEN, SELCAN; GÜLER, ABDULKERİM SALTUKBUĞRA; AKESEN, BURAK; Tıp Fakültesi; Ortopedi ve Travmatoloji Ana Bilim Dalı; 0000-0002-9518-541X; 0000-0002-4324-4844; 0000-0002-8679-6008; ADT-9515-2022; AAH-9833-2021; ELR-9087-2022
    Objective: This study aimed to compare the effect of the ultrasound (US) guided erector spinae plane block (ESPB) on pain scores, opioid requirement, patient satisfaction, and the length of hospital stay with standard analgesia methods following scoliosis surgery.Methods: Twenty-seven patients (17 females, 10 males; mean age = 15.59 +/- 3.24 years) who underwent scoliosis surgery with preoperative bilateral bilevel US- guided ESPB were the sample group, and the remaining 30 patients (20 females, 10 males; mean age = 15.57 +/- 2.75 years) without ESPB were the control group. Bilateral bilevel injection ESPB was performed at two levels (T4 and T10). Postoperative pain scores, morphine consumption, patient satisfaction scores, and the number of patients requiring rescue analgesia were recorded. A visual analog scale (VAS) was used to score postoperative pain.Results: VAS at rest and when mobile, as well as postoperative cumulative morphine consumption in the first postoperative 24 h, was significantly lower in the ESPB group. Thirteen patients in the control group but no in the ESPB group required rescue analgesics in the postoperative period. Both the time to the requirement of the initial dose of PCA and patient satisfaction scores were significantly higher in the ESPB group (P < 0.001 for both).Conclusion: Given the need for improved recovery of the patients, ESPB seems to be an essential analgesic technique that may reduce both opioid consumption and the severity of the pain, thus increasing the satisfaction of the patients and decreasing the length of hospital stay.
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    Evaluation of titanium release from titanium alloy implants in patients with spinal instrumentation
    (Sage Publications Ltd, 2021-01-01) Ulusaloğlu, Armağan Can; Atıcı, Teoman; Ermutlu, Cenk; Akesen, Selcan; ATICI, TEOMAN; ERMUTLU, CENK; AKESEN, SELCAN; Tıp Fakültesi; Ortopedi ve Travmatoloji Ana Bilim Dalı; 0000-0002-3396-3407; AEQ-5464-2022; A-5095-2018; ELR-9087-2022
    ObjectiveThis study was performed to investigate the baseline serum titanium levels in patients with short-segment titanium alloy posterior instrumentation and to assess patient-, implant-, and surgery-related factors that might affect the serum titanium level.MethodTwo groups of patients were included in the study. The study group comprised 39 patients who had undergone short-segment posterior instrumentation from January 2013 to June 2016. The control group comprised 11 randomly selected patients who presented to the outpatient clinic with no history of orthopedic surgery. The serum titanium levels and inter-group differences were analyzed.ResultsThe mean serum titanium level was significantly higher in the study group than in the control group. No significant difference was observed between patients with different etiologies, implants used for fusion, numbers of instrumented segments, or postoperative durations.ConclusionThe serum titanium levels of patients with posterior lumbar spinal instrumentation are significantly higher than those of the normal population even after achievement of solid fusion. These levels are not affected by the use of transverse connectors, the use of cages, the operated segments, or the duration of implants.
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    Evaluation of a quality improvement intervention to reduce anastomotic leak following right colectomy (eagle): Pragmatic, batched stepped-wedge, cluster-randomized trial in 64 countries
    (Oxford Univ Press, 2023-11-29) Koklucan, A.; İnce, Gülberat; Kural, Said; Sen, M.; IŞIK, ÖZGEN; AKESEN, SELCAN; YILMAZLAR, AHMET TUNCAY; Tıp Fakültesi; 0000-0002-9541-5035; JZU-5283-2024; ISL-1970-2023; DQT-0384-2022; AAW-9602-2020; DAV-0921-2022; ELR-9087-2022; CKK-3621-2022
    Background: Anastomotic leak affects 8 per cent of patients after right colectomy with a 10-fold increased risk of postoperative death. The EAGLE study aimed to develop and test whether an international, standardized quality improvement intervention could reduce anastomotic leaks.Methods: The internationally intended protocol, iteratively co-developed by a multistage Delphi process, comprised an online educational module introducing risk stratification, an intraoperative checklist, and harmonized surgical techniques. Clusters (hospital teams) were randomized to one of three arms with varied sequences of intervention/data collection by a derived stepped-wedge batch design (at least 18 hospital teams per batch). Patients were blinded to the study allocation. Low- and middle-income country enrolment was encouraged. The primary outcome (assessed by intention to treat) was anastomotic leak rate, and subgroup analyses by module completion (at least 80 per cent of surgeons, high engagement; less than 50 per cent, low engagement) were preplanned.Results: A total 355 hospital teams registered, with 332 from 64 countries (39.2 per cent low and middle income) included in the final analysis. The online modules were completed by half of the surgeons (2143 of 4411). The primary analysis included 3039 of the 3268 patients recruited (206 patients had no anastomosis and 23 were lost to follow-up), with anastomotic leaks arising before and after the intervention in 10.1 and 9.6 per cent respectively (adjusted OR 0.87, 95 per cent c.i. 0.59 to 1.30; P = 0.498). The proportion of surgeons completing the educational modules was an influence: the leak rate decreased from 12.2 per cent (61 of 500) before intervention to 5.1 per cent (24 of 473) after intervention in high-engagement centres (adjusted OR 0.36, 0.20 to 0.64; P < 0.001), but this was not observed in low-engagement hospitals (8.3 per cent (59 of 714) and 13.8 per cent (61 of 443) respectively; adjusted OR 2.09, 1.31 to 3.31).Conclusion: Completion of globally available digital training by engaged teams can alter anastomotic leak rates.