Browsing by Author "Ozen, O."

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The Association of Tethered Cord, Syringomyelia, Diasto-Metamyelia, Spinal Epidermoid, Spinal Lipoma and Dermal Sinus Tract in a Child
(Assoc Royal Soc Scientifiques Medicales Belges, 2010) Avcu, S.; Koseoglu, M. Necat; Bulut, M. Deniz; Ozen, O.; Unal, O.
We report on a 5-year-old boy presenting with tethered cord, diastometamyelia, spinal dysraphism, terminal lipoma, spinal epidermoid, and dermal sinus tract with CT, conventional MRI, and diffusion-weighted MRI findings. To the best of our knowledge, our case has the property to be the first case in the literature showing the association of these pathologies all together.
Endovenous Laser Ablation Treatment With 980 Nm Diode Laser for Saphenous Vein Insufficiency: 6 Months Follow Up Results
(Assoc Royal Soc Scientifiques Medicales Belges, 2014) Beyazal, M.; Avcu, S.; Ozen, O.; Yavuz, A.; Bora, A.; Unal, O.
Objective: Superficial venous insufficiency is a common problem associated with varicose veins which, if untreated, may progress to venous ulceration. Endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) is a new, minimally invasive method for management of superficial venous insufficiency and varicose veins. The aim of this study was to demonstrate the effectiveness of 980 nm EVLA for treatment of symptomatic saphenous venous insufficiency and to present its early outcomes. Methods: Thirty-eight great saphenous veins and 5 small saphenous veins in 40 patients with saphenofemoral reflux were treated with 980 nm diode endovenous laser equipment. The diameter and length of the vein treated, total laser energy and energy density (Joules/cm) delivered were recorded. To determine the severity of the venous disease Venous Clinical Severity Score (VCSS) and Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) were used. Patients were followed up for 6 months after the procedure. Complications were recorded prospectively. Results: Forty-three saphenous veins in 40 patients were treated. The mean age of the patients was 39.9 (range 2172) years. The mean diameter and length of the veins were 4.9 mm (range, 3.5 to 8.5 mm) and 30.2 cm (range, 16 to 50 cm), respectively. At 6 months follow-up, total occlusion rate was 95.4% (41/43), and recanalization rate was 4.6%. Significant decrease was observed for VCSS and VAS scores after the procedure. No major complication was detected. Conclusion: EVLA treatment for superficial venous insufficiency is safe and can be carried out under local anaesthesia in an outpatient setting with good patient satisfaction and low complication rates.