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    A Case of Cervical Lipoma-related Radiculopathy
    (Galenos Yayincilik, 2018) Resorlu, Mustafa; Karatag, Ozan; Toprak, Canan Akgun
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    A rare cause of spinal dysraphism: lipomeningomyelocele
    (Elsevier Science Inc, 2016) Resorlu, Hatice; Gokmen, Ferhat; Resorlu, Mustafa; Akbal, Ayla; Bozkurt, Emre
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    Accuracy of Unenhanced Computerized Tomography Interpretation by Urologists in Patients with Acute Flank Pain
    (Karger, 2015) Sancak, Eyup Burak; Resorlu, Mustafa; Celik, Orcun; Resorlu, Berkan; Gulpinar, Murat Tolga; Akbas, Alpaslan; Karakan, Tolga
    Purpose: The aim was to compare the findings of non-contrast computerized tomography (NCCT) evaluated by urology specialists with the findings of experienced radiologists, who are accepted as a standard reference for patients who present with acute flank pain. Materials and Methods: Five hundred patients evaluated with NCCT were included in the study. The NCCT images of these patients were evaluated by both radiologists and urology specialists in terms of the presence of calculus, size of calculus, the location of calculus, the presence of hydronephrosis, and pathologies other than calculus, and the results were compared. Results: The evaluations of urology specialists and standard reference radiology specialists are consistent with each other in terms of the presence of calculus (kappa [K]: 0.904), categorical stone size (K: 0.81), the location of calculus (K: 0.88), and hydronephrosis (K: 0.94). However, the evaluations of urology specialists in detecting pathologies other than calculus, which may cause acute flank pain or accompany renal colic, were found to be inadequate (K: 0.37). The false-negative rate of detecting pathologies outside of the urinary system by the urology specialists is calculated as 0.86. Conclusion: Although the urology specialists can evaluate the findings related to calculus sufficiently with NCCT, they may not discover pathologies outside of the urinary system. (C) 2015 S. Karger AG, Basel
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    Agenesis of Submandibular Glands: A Report of Two Cases with Review of Literature
    (Hindawi Ltd, 2014) Kara, Medine; Guclu, Oluz; Derekoy, Fevzi Sefa; Resorlu, Mustafa; Adam, Gurhan
    Background. Congenital absence of the submandibular gland (SMG) is a rare condition. Although complaints such as dry mouth, dental problems, or difficulty in swallowing may be seen, the subjects may also be asymptomatic. The absence of the SMG may be associated with hypertrophy of the contralateral SMG. Case Report. We report the case of a 44-year-old woman with incidentally detected left SMG aplasia, with contralateral SMG hypertrophy mimicking a mass, and the case of a 46-year-old woman with incidentally detected bilateral SMGaplasia, demonstrated by computerized tomography (CT) andmagnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Conclusion. It is important for the clinician to know that this very rare abnormality may exist. When such a case is encountered, symptoms and findings should be reevaluated and, if necessary, conservative therapy should be initiated. The possibility of observing additional deformities should be kept in mind and an evaluation should be done for other cases in the family.
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    Amyand's hernia detected incidentally in two patients
    (BMJ Publishing Group, 2017) Resorlu, Mustafa; Aylanç, Nilüfer; Karatag, Ozan; Ozturk, Muhsin O.
    The appendix is rarely present inside the inguinal hernia sac. The risk of appendicitis increases in these patients since the blood supply to the appendix can be impaired. The condition is frequently asymptomatic, and even if symptomatic it gives rise to non-specific symptoms. There is no specific laboratory finding. Diagnosis is frequently made with radiological imaging. We report two cases diagnosed as Amyand's hernia with CT. © 2017 BMJ Publishing Group Ltd. All rights reserved.
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    An unusual case of ectopic variceal bleeding treated with percutaneous intervention
    (Univ Catholique Louvain-Ucl, 2014) Adam, Gurhan; Gunes, Fahri; Akbal, Erdem; Cinar, Celal; Bozkaya, Halil; Resorlu, Mustafa; Aylanc, Nilufer
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    Association between apparent diffusion coefficient and intervertebral disc degeneration in patients with ankylosing spondylitis
    (E-Century Publishing Corp, 2015) Resorlu, Mustafa; Gokmen, Ferhat; Resorlu, Hatice; Adam, Gurhan; Akbal, Ayla; Cevizci, Sibel; Sariyildirim, Abdullah
    Purpose: To assess the relation between ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and degenerative disc disease emerging in association with various intrinsic and extrinsic factors and to evaluate the correlation between degree of degeneration in intervertebral discs and apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) values. Methods: Thirty-five patients with AS and a control group of 35 patients were included in the study. Three hundred fifty intervertebral discs were assessed in terms of degeneration by analyzing signal intensities and morphologies on T2 weighted series of a 1.5 Tesla magnetic resonance scanner. ADC values were determined in diffusion weighted images (DWI) using a b value of 500 s/mm(2). Patients in the AS and control groups were compared in terms of intervertebral disc degeneration, and association between degree of degeneration and ADC values was analyzed. Results: The mean of total degeneration degrees for five lumbar intervertebral discs was significantly higher in the patients with AS compared to the control group (16.77 +/- 4.67 vs 13.00 +/- 4.08, respectively; P=0.001). When intervertebral discs were analyzed separately, disc degeneration was again significantly higher in patients with AS compared to the control group, with the exception of L5-S1. Age, cholesterol level, triglyceride level, duration of disease and BASFI index were significantly associated with degree of degeneration in patients with AS. A negative correlation was determined between disc degeneration and ADC value. Conclusion: AS is a risk factor for degenerative disc disease due to its systemic effects, the fact it leads to posture impairment and its inflammatory effects on the vertebrae. A decrease in ADC values is observed as degeneration worsens in degenerative disc disease.
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    Association between mean platelet volume and bone mineral density in patients with ankylosing spondylitis and diagnostic value of diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging
    (Soc Physical Therapy Science, 2015) Resorlu, Hatice; Resorlu, Mustafa; Gokmen, Ferhat; Akbal, Ayla; Adam, Gurhan; Komurcu, Erkam; Goksel, Ferdi
    [Purpose] The aim this study was to assess the relation between bone mineral density (BMD) and mean platelet volume (MPV) in ankylosing spondylitis (AS) patients, and evaluate the diagnostic role of the diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). [Subjects and Methods] Fifty patients diagnosed with AS were divided into two groups on the basis of BMD, a normal group (n=30) and an osteopenic (n=20) group. [Results] Duration of disease in the group with a normal BMD was 10.3 +/- 7.0 years, while it was 16.7 +/- 12.2 years in the osteopenia group. MPV was high in the osteopenia group, while no significant differences were observed between the groups in terms of apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) and platelet distribution width (PDW). There was a positive correlation between MPV and duration of disease. Correlations between ADC value and the lumbar T score, femoral neck T score, and duration of disease were insignificant. A negative correlation was observed between BMD and disease duration. [Conclusion] Diffusion-weighted imaging provides valuable results in osteoporosis but is not a suitable technique for evaluating BMD in patients with AS because of the local and systemic inflammatory effects in the musculoskeletal system. The common pathophysiology of atherosclerosis and osteoporosis plays an important role in the negative correlation observed between MPV and BMD in patients with AS.
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    Association of Congenital Left Renal Vein Anomalies and Unexplained Hematuria: Multidetector Computed Tomography Findings
    (Karger, 2015) Resorlu, Mustafa; Sariyildirim, Abdullah; Resorlu, Berkan; Sancak, Eyup Burak; Uysal, Fatma; Adam, Gurhan; Akbas, Alpaslan
    Objectives: To investigate whether congenital renal vein anomalies are involved in the etiology of hematuria by analyzing abdominal multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) results. Methods: Six hundred and eighty patients undergoing MDCT for various abdominal pathologies in whom possible causes of hematuria were excluded were retrospectively assessed in terms of left renal vein anomalies, such as circumaortic left renal vein (CLRV), retroaortic left renal vein (RLRV) and multiple renal vein (MRV). Patients with CLRV, RLRV or MRV and patients with normal left renal veins were compared in terms of the presence of hematuria. Results: Left renal vein anomalies were detected in 100 patients (14.7%). RLRV, CLRV and MRV were identified in 5.4, 2.5 and 6.8% of patients, respectively. Hematuria was determined in 8.1% of patients with an RLRV anomaly and in 10.5% of patients with no RLRV anomaly (p = 0.633). Hematuria was detected in 23.5% of patients with a CLRV anomaly and 10.1% of those without (p = 0.074), and in 21.7% of patients with an MRV anomaly and 9.6% of those without (p = 0.009). Condusions: In addition to increasing risk of complication during retroperitoneal surgery, numeric congenital renal vein anomalies are also significant in terms of leading to clinical symptoms such as hennaturia. (C) 2014 S. Karger AG, Basel
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    Atypical Localization of Enchondroma in the Calcaneus
    (Amer Podiatric Med Assoc, 2015) Komurcu, Erkam; Kaymaz, Burak; Golge, Umut Hatay; Goksel, Ferdi; Resorlu, Mustafa; Kilinc, Nihal
    A 53-year-old man presented to the orthopedic outpatient clinic with pain and swelling in the right heel without any trauma. On physical examination and radiologic assessment, a lesion with calcification and peripheral sclerosis was detected in the medullary cavity of the calcaneus, and computed tomographic images revealed cortical thinning adjacent to the lesion. Magnetic resonance images showed a 23 x 19-mm lesion. Tru-Cut biopsy, performed to clarify the diagnosis, revealed an enchondroma. As a definitive treatment, curettage of the lesion and grafting of the cavity was performed. Although enchondromas are common pathologic abnormalities of the skeleton and are usually asymptomatic, atypical localization, such as the calcaneus, and atypical clinical manifestations, such as heel pain, should also be kept in mind.
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    Comparison of individuals consuming natural spring water and tap water in terms of urinary tract stone disease
    (Pagepress Publ, 2014) Resorlu, Mustafa; Arslan, Muhammet; Resorlu, Eylem Burcu; Gulpinar, Murat Tolga; Adam, Gurhan; Sancak, Eyup Burak; Akbas, Alpaslan
    Objectives: To compare individuals consuming natural spring water and tap water in terms of presence of urinary tract stone disease. Patients and methods: Patients were divided into two groups on the basis of the type of water: tap water (Group I) vs natural spring water consumers (Group II). The two groups were compared in terms of presence of urolithiasis. In addition to the type of water consumed, participants were investigated in terms of age, sex, occupation, body mass index (BMI) and presence of hypertension (HT) and diabetes mellitus in order to evaluate if they constituted a risk factor for urolithiasis. Results: Two hundred fifty-nine patients consuming tap water and 254 consuming natural spring water were included in this study. Presence of urinary stone disease was determined in 27% of patients in Group I and 26% of Group II (p = 0.794). At multivariate analysis involving all variables that might be correlated with the presence of urolithiasis; male gender, high BMI and presence of HT emerged as being significantly associated with urolithiasis. Conclusions: Although we showed that male gender, presence of HT and high BMI affect stone formation, no difference was demonstated in terms of presence of stone among patients consuming tap or natural spring water
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    Comparison of radiological changes in symphysis pubis and disease activity parameters in male patients with ankylosing spondylitis
    (2023) Bilen, Arif; Resorlu, Mustafa; Reşorlu, Hatice
    Introduction: To determine the prevalence of involvement of symphysis pubis among male patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and to analyze the relationship among this involvement, demographic data, clinical activity of the disease and radiological findings. Methods: Overall, 73 male patients diagnosed with AS who visited our clinic for follow-up were included in the study. In this retrospective study, clinical and radiological parameters were collected. In clinical evaluation, vertebral Visual Analog Scale (VAS) score, Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index (BASDAI), Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Metrology Index (BASMI) and Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Functional Index (BASFI) were used. In AP pelvis radiography, symphysis pubis changes were rated as 0–4. Modified Stoke Ankylosing Spondylitis Spinal Score (M-SASSS) was calculated from the cervical and lumbar lateral radiography images. Results: Symphysis pubis involvement was radiologically observed in 45 patients (61.7%). The mean age (43.9 ± 12.6) of patients with symphysis pubis involvement was higher than the average (36.9 ± 9.0) of patients without involvement (p = 0.026). Average M-SASSS of patients with symphysis pubis involvement (15.9 ± 11.9) was higher than the average of patients without involvement (8.4 ± 7.4), and there was a significant positive correlation between symphysis pubis involvement and M-SASSS (p=0.002). BASDAI and BASMI averages of patients were not significant (p = 0.973 and p = 0.105, respectively). Conclusion: Symphysis pubis involvement is a common manifestation of AS and can be used to predict vertebral radiological involvement.
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    Computed tomography analysis of the infraorbital canal and adjacent anatomical structures
    (Wiley, 2024) Karatag, Ozan; Guclu, Oguz; Ozer, Sule; Oztoprak, Bilge; Resorlu, Mustafa; Oztoprak, Ibrahim
    This study aimed to investigate the incidence of infraorbital canal (IOC) protrusion into the maxillary sinus via computed tomography (CT) and classify its variations. Additionally, it sought to identify nearby sinonasal variations that might elevate the risk of iatrogenic injury. Paranasal sinus CT of 500 patients was evaluated retrospectively. The IOC types were categorized. The length of the IOC, septum, the distance between the maxillary ostium and IOC (dOI), the presence of Haller cells, IOC-related intra-sinus opacity, and IOC dehiscence were investigated. The prevalence of type 3 IOC was 12%, of which 9.2% were type 3c. The maximum length of the IOC was positively correlated with type 3 IOC. A significant difference was found between IOC types in terms of dOI only on the left side. On both sides, the incidence of Haller cells was greater in patients with type 2 IOC than in those with type 1 and in patients with type 3 IOC than in those with type 2. IOC-related opacity and IOC dehiscence were more common in types 2 and 3 IOCs. The assessment of preoperative IOC types and neighboring anatomical structures by CT imaging is of great significance in preventing iatrogenic damage. This study aimed to investigate the incidence of infraorbital canal (IOC) types and sinonasal variations via computed tomography. The length of the IOC, septum, the distance between the maxillary ostium and IOC (dOI), presence of Haller cells, IOC-related intra-sinus opacity, and IOC dehiscence were also investigated. The CT assessment of preoperative IOC types and neighboring anatomical structures is of great significance in preventing iatrogenic damage.image
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    COVID-19 or not?
    (Doc Design Informatics Co Ltd, 2022) Gonlugur, Ugur; Resorlu, Mustafa; Sener, Alper; Gonlugur, Tanseli
    Bilateral multilobar ground-glass opacities are characteristic features of COVID-19 pneumonia. However, the dif-ferential diagnosis of ground-glass opacities is challenging. The aim of this paper was to share our experiences with other colleagues. The first patient presented with anosmia and loss of taste. Legionella antigen in urine was positive. The second patient had bilateral ground-glass opacities, which predominantly involved the upper lung zones and lym-phopenia. Radiological findings were the same with the radiological control of 8 months ago, and she had a diagnosis of sarcoidosis. The third patient complained of dyspnoea. The inspection of national health system records showed a histological diagnosis of nonspecific interstitial/organizing pneumonia. The fourth patient had findings suggestive of congestive heart failure such as bilateral pleural effusion, peribronchial cuffing, and interlobular septa thickening. The co-existence of multiple ill-defined centrilobular ground-glass opacities suggested a concomitant disease but lesions disappeared with furosemid infusion within 5 days. The fifth patient presented with only right upper lobe consolida-tion. The opacities did not exceed the horizontal fissure. The intact fissure suggested a bacterial aetiology, but PCR tests of the nasopharyngeal samples were positive for COVID-19. This finding suggested that pulmonary infiltrate of COVID-19 was inflammatory rather than infective in nature. In conclusion, old imaging studies were more useful in the differential diagnosis.
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    Do Hypertension, diabetes mellitus and obesity increase the risk of severity of nephrolithiasis?
    (Professional Medical Publications, 2015) Sancak, Eyup Burak; Resorlu, Mustafa; Akbas, Alpaslan; Gulpinar, Murat Tolga; Arslan, Muhammet; Resorlu, Berkan
    Objective: In this study we planned to investigate the relationship between presence of kidney stones and stone burden with hypertension (HT), diabetes mellitus (DM) and body mass index (BMI). Methods: A total of 574 patients were included in the study. None of the patients had a history of stones. The 121 patients with kidney stone identified on ultrasound evaluation and the 453 patients with no stones were compared in terms of HT, BMI and DM. The stone burden of 121 patients with diagnosed stones was compared in terms of the same variables. Results: Of the 121 patients with kidney stones 30 (24.7%) had HT, while 66 (14.5%) of the 453 patients without stones had HT (p=0.007). BMI values of those with and without stones were 27.2 +/- 4.93 kg/m(2) and 25.29 +/- 4.12 kg/m(2), respectively (p<0.001). Twenty-five (20.6%) of the patients with stones diagnosed by ultrasound had DM, while 49 (10.8%) of those without stones had DM (p=0.004). When comparing patients with and without kidney stones, logistic regression analysis revealed that DM (odds ratio [OR] 2.06, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.17 to 3.63, p=0.013) and BMI (OR 1.08, CI 1.03 to 1.13, p=0.003) were independently associated with presence of stones. No significant relationship was found between the same variables and cumulative stone diameter (CSD) and stone surface area (SA) evaluated for stone burden. Conclusions: While diabetes mellitus, Hypertension and increased Body Mass Index may add to the possibility of stone formation, they did not affect stone burden.
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    Endovascular treatment of delayed hemorrhage developing after the pancreaticoduodenectomy procedure
    (Springer Wien, 2014) Adam, Gurhan; Tas, Sukru; Cinar, Celal; Bozkaya, Halil; Adam, Fusun; Uysal, Fatma; Resorlu, Mustafa
    Delayed hemorrhage after pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) is still one of the most common causes of mortality. However, the case series regarding interventional treatment of delayed hemorrhage after PD are limited. In this retrospective study, we aimed to evaluate functional outcomes of interventional treatment of late hemorrhages developing after PD. We retrospectively evaluated 16 patients who received endovascular treatment for delayed arterial hemorrhage after PD procedure. Postsurgical nonhemorrhagic complications, time of hemorrhage, site of hemorrhage, endovascular treatment technique, postprocedural complications, and mortality rates were obtained. Mean duration of delayed hemorrhage after PD was 18 days. Computed tomography angiography images for the hemorrhage period were available for 15 patients. We observed extravasation alone in seven patients and pseudoaneurysm alone in five. Pushable coil was used in 15 patients and covered stent in 1. Two patients died due to hepatic failure, and one patient died because of multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS). Delayed hemorrhage after PD is difficult to identify, but accurate and early diagnosis is of vital importance. To date, most appropriate management of this complication remains unclear. Although endovascular treatment techniques may vary for every patient, it is a reliable and effective method for halting hemorrhage. Therefore, interventional procedures must be primarily considered rather than surgical interventions.
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    Epicardial adipose tissue thickness in patients with ankylosing spondylitis
    (Springer London Ltd, 2015) Resorlu, Hatice; Akbal, Ayla; Resorlu, Mustafa; Gokmen, Ferhat; Ates, Can; Uysal, Fatma; Adam, Gurhan
    The purpose of our study was to measure epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) thickness as a novel indicator of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular risk factor in ankylosing spondylitis (AS) patients and to show the relationship with clinical parameters and inflammatory markers. Forty AS patients (42.75 +/- 12.43 years) and 40 healthy individuals with no cardiovascular risk factor as the control group (43.02 +/- 14.78 years) were included in the study. Carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) and EAT thickness were measured in AS patients and the control group. Total cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, glucose, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, urea, and blood pressure were investigated in both groups. In addition, the Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Functional Index (BASFI) and the Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index (BASDAI) were used to evaluate the association between clinical findings and CIMT and EAT in the patient group. CIMT and EAT thickness were higher in the AS patients compared to the control group. CIMT was 0.76 +/- 0.19 and 0.57 +/- 0.12 mm (p < 0.001) and EAT thickness was 4.35 +/- 1.56 and 3.03 +/- 0.94 mm (p < 0.001) in the AS and control groups, respectively. A correlation was determined between EAT thickness and CIMT. Triglyceride level, patient age, blood pressure, and duration of disease were correlated with both CIMT and EAT thickness. Increased CIMT and EAT thickness in AS patients compared to the control group shows a risk for subclinical atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease.
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    Ergotamine-induced vasospastic ischemia mimicking arterial embolism: unusual case
    (Turkish Assoc Trauma Emergency Surgery, 2014) Adam, Gurhan; Kurt, Tolga; Cinar, Celal; Sariyildirim, Abdullah; Resorlu, Mustafa; Uysal, Fatma; Yener, Ali Umit
    Ergotamine toxicity is an important and rare condition, including tachycardia, arterial spasm which occurring as a result of accidental overdosing or drug interactions. We assessed the consequences of delayed diagnosis of peripheral arterial vasoconstriction occurring after simultaneous macrolide use by a 35-year-old woman using an ergot-derived drug for migraine. Diagnosis of ergotamine intoxication begins with suspicion. Interventional radiologists and surgeons should be aware of this acute dangerous condition.
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    Evaluating the clinical, radiological, microbiological, biochemical parameters and the treatment response in COVID-19 pneumonia
    (2022) Mutlu, Pınar; Mirici, Nihal Arzu; Gönlügür, Uğur; Öztoprak, Bilge; Özer, Şule; Resorlu, Mustafa; Akçalı, Alper
    Aim: The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has led to over 200,000,000 confirmed cases and over 4,250,000 confirmed deaths worldwide. The present study aimed to explore the links between epidemiological, clinical, biochemical, microbiological, and radiological data and treatment responses of inpatients with COVID-19 pneumonia. Material and Method: The study included 131 patients hospitalized for COVID-19 pneumonia. Laboratory values such as complete blood count, coagulation profile, AST, LDH, sedimentation, CRP, BUN, creatinine, and D-dimer of the patients were analyzed. The diagnosis of COVID-19 was established by RT-PCR testing of respiratory tract samples. Thoracic CT images were used to determine the severity of involvement in patients. Statistical analyses were performed to establish the differences between the groups and the relationships between the variables. Results: The most common comorbidities of the patients were hypertension (35.1%) and diabetes mellitus (24.5%). The patients with fever, cough, and dyspnea and who were PCR positive had the highest radiological involvement severity score. The involvement severity scores were negatively correlated with the lymphocyte count, lymphocyte percentage, and albumin levels (p<0.05). Concerning prognostic risk factors, the mean percentages of lymphocytes and eosinophils were significantly higher in the fully recovered patients than those in the intensive care unit (p<0.05). Conclusion: Our study identified the percentages of lymphocytes and eosinophils as prognostic factors. Identifying the risk factors that predict the possibility of disease progression on admission may contribute to physicians' patient management, increase the therapeutic effect, and reduce the COVID-19 mortality rate.
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    Evaluation of Platelet Distribution Width and Mean Platelet Volume in Patients With Carotid Artery Stenosis
    (Sage Publications Inc, 2015) Adam, Gurhan; Kocak, Erdem; Ozkan, Adile; Resorlu, Mustafa; Cinar, Celal; Bozkaya, Halil; Kurt, Tolga
    Platelets contribute to the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis. Platelet activation has been linked with increased mean platelet volume (MPV) and platelet distribution width (PDW). We investigated the association between PDW, MPW, and the degree of carotid artery stenosis (CS). Patients (n = 229) were divided into 3 groups according to the North American Symptomatic Carotid Endarterectomy Trial criteria. Demographic and clinical features were collected retrospectively. Correlation analysis showed a positive association between PDW and the degree of CS. However, there was no significant correlation between CS and MPV. Moreover, we observed that PDW and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol were independent predictors of the degree of CS. This study showed that PDW, not MPV, is related to the degree of CS. Platelet distribution width could be a useful biomarker for CS. Whether targeting PDW will be of clinical benefit remains to be established.