Browsing by Author "Yalinkilic, Abdulaziz"

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Age-Dependent Changes in the Hyoid Bone Morphology in Children
(Springer France, 2024) Beger, Burhan; Yalinkilic, Abdulaziz; Erdem, Mehmet Zeki; Akdemir, Zulkuf; Beger, Orhan
PurposeThis radiologic work aimed to display the alteration in the hyoid bone (HB) morphology in the pediatric population with advancing age. MethodsThis pediatric examination consisted of computed tomography images of 129 subjects (49 males / 80 females) aged 1-17 years. ResultsThe anterior-posterior length of HB, the lengths of right and left greater horns, the width and height of HB's body, and the distance between the midpoints of the posterior ends of the greater horns increased with advancing age (p < 0.001), but the angle of the right and left greater horns (p = 0.022) decreased. Four configurations regarding HB shape were observed: Type A (U-shaped HB) in 8.5% (11 HBs) out of 129 children, Type B (B-shaped HB) in 33.3% (43 HBs), Type C (D-shaped HB) in 45% (58 HBs), and Type D (V-shaped HB) in 13.2% (17 HBs). HB shape types correlated with the pediatric age (p < 0.001), but not gender (p = 0.153). ConclusionsMost of the parameters increased until the postpubescent period, but the angle of the right and left greater horns decreased after the late childhood. Our linear functions representing the growth pattern of HB in children may be useful to estimate HB size.
Effect of Inhaled Steroids on Laryngeal Microflora
(Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2016) Turan, Mahfuz; Ekin, Selami; Ucler, Rifki; Arisoy, Ahmet; Bayram, Yasemin; Yalinkilic, Abdulaziz; Cankaya, Hakan
Conclusions As is known, this study is the first study to evaluate the effect of inhaled steroids on laryngeal microflora. The data support that ICS usage causes changes in the larynx microflora. Purpose The aim of this study was to determine the alteration in larynx microbial flora of the patients treated with ICS comparing the culture results of a control group. In addition, laryngeal microflora was compared to the smears obtained from the vallecula and pharynx. Materials and methods The study included 39 patients (mean age = 45.5 +/- 12.76 years) who had been using a corticosteroid inhaler and control group consisting of 27 persons (mean age = 43.07 +/- 13.23 years). Culture samples were obtained from the pharynx, larynx, and vallecula in the patient and control groups, and they were evaluated in the microbiology laboratory. Obtained culture results were named by the same microbiologist according to the basic microorganism classification method. ResultsCoagulase-negative staphylococci (CNS), Streptococcus viridians (VGS) and candida albicans were detected to grow significantly more in the patient group in all three anatomic localizations compared to the control group. Neisseria spp, basillus spp, and Non-viridans alpha-hemolytic streptococcus were detected to grow significantly more in the control group in all three anatomic localizations compared to the patient group.
Efficacy of Infliximab in Experimental Tracheal Stenosis
(Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2025) Yalinkilic, Abdulaziz; Yalinkilic, Fatma Ayaz; Beger, Burhan; Erdem, Mehmet Zeki; Ucar, Hadice; Beger, Orhan
Objective:This study aimed to investigate the efficacy of infliximab, a TNF-alpha inhibitor, on epithelial damage, inflammation, and fibrosis in experimental tracheal stenosis.Methods:Rats were divided into 3 groups. In group 1 (the control group), no procedure was applied. Tracheotomy was opened in the other groups. The laryngotracheal mucosa of the rats was traumatized with a brush through the tracheostoma to create a stenosis model. After surgery, group 2 (the infliximab group) received 5 mg/kg infliximab intraperitoneally. In group 3 (the sham group) only 0.5 ml of saline (0.9% NaCl) was administered intraperitoneally. After 14 days, the rats were sacrificed. Tracheal rings were excised, and epithelial damage, inflammation, and fibrosis were evaluated histopathologically.Results:Infliximab reduced the formation of epithelial damage (P=0.002), fibrosis (P=0.001), and inflammation (P=0.003) compared with the sham and control group.Conclusion:This was the first investigation displaying the effects of infliximab on tracheal stenosis. The authors' experimental results may offer guidance for further studies. Their experience presents novel sights into optimizing outcomes in tracheal stenosis surgery, and so paves the way for further clinical examinations.
A Honey Bee Can Threat Ear: Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss
(W B Saunders Co-elsevier inc, 2017) Duzenli, Ufuk; Bozan, Nazim; Ayral, Abdurrahman; Yalinkilic, Abdulaziz; Kiroglu, Ahmet Faruk
Sudden sensorineural hearing loss is an otologic emergency. Many etiological factors can lead to this pathology. Honey bee (Apis mellifera) sting may lead to local and systemic reactions due to sensitization of the patient. In this paper we described a sudden sensorineural hearing loss occurred after honey bee sting. (C) 2017 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Isolated Sensorineural Hearing Loss as a Sequela After Lightning Strike
(Hindawi Ltd, 2015) Turan, Mahfuz; Kalkan, Ferhat; Bozan, Nazim; Ozcalimli, Isa; Erdem, Mehmet Zeki; Yalinkilic, Abdulaziz; Garca, Mehmet Fatih
In most of the surviving patients after a lightning strike, audiovestibular abnormalities have been reported. The most frequently reported type of abnormalities is a tympanic membrane perforation with hearing loss and external ear canal burn. However a sensor neural hearing loss and mixed type hearing loss can also occur, but these occur rarely. A nineteen-year-old female patient had, after a lightning strike, serious burns on the left ear, behind the ear, and on the chest and neck. She also had in her left ear 108 dB hearing loss with irregular central perforation and in her right ear 52 dB sensorineural hearing loss. There was no hearing loss before the strike. A hearing aid was recommended for the right ear and good care and follow-up were recommended for the left ear. A lightning strike can cause serious audiological damage. Therefore, it is necessary to make a careful audiovestibular evaluation of the patients. Although there exist rarely healed cases from sensorineural hearing loss after lightning strike in literature, in our case hearing loss occurred bilaterally and then it healed unilaterally. This condition is quite rare in literature.
Pediatric Anatomy of the Sternocleidomastoid Muscle on Magnetic Resonance Imaging Views
(Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2025) Beger, Burhan; Yalinkilic, Abdulaziz; Erdem, Mehmet Zeki; Mengi, Sevinc; Beger, Orhan
Objective: This study aimed to investigate morphologic features of the sternocleidomastoid muscle (SCM) in children for pediatric head-neck surgeries. Methods: Magnetic resonance imaging images of 84 (46 males/38 females) pediatric patients aged ages 1 to 18 years (mean age: 9.38 +/- 4.46 y) constituted the study universe. The size of SCM (including its height, width, and angulation) was measured, and the origin types of SCM were noted. Results: All patients had SCM bilaterally. The origin variation of SCM was observed in 22 sides (13.10%). The authors observed type 1 in 146 sides (86.90%), type 2a in 15 sides (8.90%), type 3 in 2 sides (1.20%), type 4 in 1 side (0.60%), and type 5 in 4 sides (2.40%). The absence and presence of SCM variation were not affected by sex (P = 0.370) and side (P = 0.360). All measured parameters were similar in right and left sides, and also in males and females, except from the angle between the junction of the sternal and clavicular heads of SCM. The angle was greater in males than females (P = 0.004). All measured parameters increased with advancing age (between 1 and 18 y; P < 0.05). Conclusion: The authors' SCM-related data may be useful for clinicians to estimate the size origin variations of SCM in children.
Serum Trace Elements and Heavy Metal Levels in Patients Diagnosed With Chronic Otitis Media and Their Association With Surgical Treatment Outcomes
(Aves, 2017) Bozan, Nazim; Dinc, Mehmet Emre; Demir, Halit; Yalinkilic, Abdulaziz; Gonullu, Edip; Turan, Mahfuz; Kiroglu, Ahmet Faruk
OBJECTIVE: To determine the serum iron (Fe), zinc (Zn), manganese (Mn), copper (Cu), magnesium (Mg), cobalt (Co), and lead (Pb) levels in patients with chronic otitis media (COM) and to evaluate the association of the serum levels of these elements with treatment outcomes. MATERIALS and METHODS: Thirty-one healthy volunteers and 31 patients with COM were prospectively included in this study. Serum levels of Fe, Zn, Mn, Mg, Cu, Co, and Pb were determined by an atomic absorption UNICAM-929 spectrophotometer. RESULTS: Serum Co, Pb, and Fe levels were significantly increased (p<0.001) and serum Cu, Zn, Mg, and Mn levels were significantly reduced in patients with COM compared with controls (p<0.001). Serum Co and Mn levels were significantly decreased (p<0.001 and p<0.005, respectively) and serum Cu levels were significantly increased after surgery (p<0.005). The other evaluated blood chemicals and heavy metals did not exhibit significant differences (p>0.05). CONCLUSION: Significant alterations in the serum chemical composition of patients with COM were observed. Moreover, with surgical treatment, serum levels of some of these chemicals were significantly altered. Further prospective studies are warranted to elucidate the exact association of these alterations in the etiopathogenesis of COM.