Periprostetic Joint Infection Caused by Salmonella: Case Reports of Two Azathioprine and Prednisolone Induced-immunocompromised Patients

( Mehmet Ekinci ),( Serkan Bayram ),( Turgut Akgul ),( Mehmet Ersin ),( Onder Yazicioglu ) 대한고관절학회 2017 Hip and Pelvis Vol.29 No.2

Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) due to Salmonella is rare. It frequently occurs patients receiving immunosuppressive medicine. We describe two periprosthetic Salmonella infection of two immunocompromised patients. Both of patients were receiving azathioprine and prednisolone therapy. First patient presented six years after total hip arthroplasty with a huge abscess on her right thigh that was reached to femoral component through the lytic area of lateral femur. Second patient presented with drainage from his hip and he had undergone two-step revision surgery for PJI 3 months ago. There is no consensus in the treatment of periprosthetic salmonella infections. We prefer two-step revision surgery for these infections as previously described in the literature.

The frog appliance for upper molar distalization : a case report

Mehmet Bayram,Metin Nur,Dogan Kilkis 대한치과교정학회 2010 대한치과교정학회지 Vol.40 No.1

The purpose of this article was to evaluate the effects of a new upper molar distalization system, the Frog Appliance, on dentofacial structures in a Class II, division 1 patient. An 11-year-old girl was referred to our clinic for orthodontic treatment. She had a mild skeletal Class II malocclusion with Class II molar and canine relationship on both sides. The treatment plan included distalization of the upper first molars bilaterally followed by full fixed appliance therapy. For the upper molar distalization, a new system, the Frog Appliance, was constructed and applied. Lateral cephalometric radiographs were used to evaluate the treatment results. Distalization of the upper first molars was achieved in four months successfully, and Class I molar relationship was obtained. Total treatment time was 16 months. According to the results of the cephalometric evaluation, a nearly bodily distal molar movement with a slight anchorage loss was attained. In conclusion, the Frog Appliance was found to be a simple, effective, non-invasive, and compliance-free intraoral distalization appliance for achieving bilateral molar distalization. 본고의 목적은 2급 1류 치열안면 구조를 가지는 한 환자에 적용된 새로이 고안된 상악 대구치 원심 이동 장치인 Frog appliance의 효과를 평가하기 위함이다. 11세의 여자 환자가 교정 치료를 위해 본 진료실로 의뢰되었다. 환자는 미약한 2급 골격관계와 2급의 대구치 및 견치 관계를 양측 모두에서 보이고 있었다. 고정성 장치 치료를 통해 양측 상악 제1대구치를 원심 이동시키는 방법을 포함하는 치료 계획을 수립하였으며 상악 대구치를 원심 이동하기 위해 새로이 고안된 Frog appliance를 제작 및 적용하였다. 측모 두부방사선 사진으로 치료 결과를 평가하였으며 상악 제1대구치의 원심 이동이 4개월의 치료 기간 동안 이루어 졌고 1급의 구치 관계가 얻어졌다. 총 치료 기간은 16개월이 소요되었다. 두부방사선 사진을 평가한 결과 약간의 고정원 상실과 함께 대구치의 원심 이동이 치축 이동에 가깝게 일어난 것을 확인하였다. 결론적으로 Frog appliance는 환자의 협조를 요하지 않는 장치로서 간단하고 효과적으로 양측 대구치의 원심이동을 이룰 수 있는 구내 장치이다.

The frog appliance for upper molar distalization: a case report

Bayram, Mehmet,Nor, Metin,Kilkis, Dogan The Korean Association Of Orthodontists 2010 대한치과교정학회지 Vol.40 No.1

본고의 목적은 2급 1류 치열안면 구조를 가지는 한 환자에 적용된 새로이 고안된 상악 대구치 원심 이동 장치인 Frog appliance의 효과를 평가하기 위함이다. 11세의 여자 환자가 교정 치료를 위해 본 진료실로 의뢰되었다. 환자는 미약한 2급 골격관계와 2급의 대구치 및 견치 관계를 양측 모두에서 보이고 있었다. 고정성 장치 치료를 통해 양측 상악 제1대구치를 원심 이동시키는 방법을 포함하는 치료 계획을 수립하였으며 상악 대구치를 원심 이동하기 위해 새로이 고안된 Frog appliance를 제작 및 적용하였다. 측모 두부방사선 사진으로 치료 결과를 평가하였으며 상악 제1대구치의 원심 이동이 4개월의 치료 기간 동안 이루어 졌고 1급의 구치 관계가 얻어졌다. 총 치료 기간은 16개월이 소요되었다. 두부방사선 사진을 평가한 결과 약간의 고정원 상실과 함께 대구치의 원심 이동이 치축 이동에 가깝게 일어난 것을 확인하였다. 결론적으로 Frog appliance는 환자의 협조를 요하지 않는 장치로서 간단하고 효과적으로 양측 대구치의 원심이동을 이룰 수 있는 구내 장치이다. The purpose of this article was to evaluate the effects of a new upper molar distalization system, the Frog Appliance, on dentofacial structures in a Class II, division 1 patient. An 11-year-old girl was referred to our clinic for orthodontic treatment. She had a mild skeletal Class II malocclusion with Class II molar and canine relationship on both sides. The treatment plan included distalization of the upper first molars bilaterally followed by full fixed appliance therapy. For the upper molar distalization, a new system, the Frog Appliance, was constructed and applied. Lateral cephalometric radiographs were used to evaluate the treatment results. Distalization of the upper first molars was achieved in four months successfully, and Class I molar relationship was obtained. Total treatment time was 16 months. According to the results of the cephalometric evaluation, a nearly bodily distal molar movement with a slight anchorage loss was attained. In conclusion, the Frog Appliance was found to be a simple, ef ective, non-invasive, and compliance-free intraoral distalization appliance for achieving bilateral molar distalization.

Antihypertensive Role of Glossopharyngeal Nerve Stimulation by Nifedipine Using as Calcium Channel Blocking Agent in Hypertension: An Experimental Study

Mehmet Dumlu Aydin,Ednan Bayram,Zekai Halici,Nazan Aydin,Canan Atalay,Hlzlr Ulvi,Dilcan Kotan,Cemal Gundogdu 대한약학회 2009 Archives of Pharmacal Research Vol.32 No.11

Nifedipine is a therapeutic drug in acute attacks of hypertension because of its rapid absorption from oral mucosa. Taste receptors are innervated by glossopharyngeal nerves (GPN) as well as by facial and vagal nerves. Sensory neurons of the GPNs are localised in the petrous ganglion (PG). Transection of the taste sensitive GPN fibres causes taste bud and PG degeneration and spontaneous hypertension. In this study, the role of chemical stimulation of the taste buds of the GPN by nifedipine and its role in treatment of hypertension were investigated in rabbits. Nifedipine was dropped sublingually (20 mg) for 4 days in the study group, followed by measuring blood pressures again. Then, the lingual branches of GPNs were cut. One month later, blood pressures were measured for 4 days. All animals were sacrificed humanely at the end of the experiment, and normal and degenerated neuron densities in the petrosal ganglions were enumerated stereologically. The antihypertensive effect of nifedipine decreased after GPNs denervation, in accordance with the increase of degenerated neurons in the PG. The chemical stimulation of taste buds of the GPNs by nifedipine may be an important effect of nifedipine application in addition to its calcium channel blocking effect. The rapid decrease in blood pressure following sublingual use of nifedipine may also result from the direct stimulation of taste buds innervated by the GPNs.

C-reactive Protein Level, Admission to Intensive Care Unit, and High American Society of Anesthesiologists Score Affect Early and Late Postoperative Mortality in Geriatric Patients with Hip Fracture

( Mehmet Ekinci ),( Serkan Bayram ),( Erol Gunen ),( Kemal Arda Col ),( Ahmet Mucteba Yildirim ),( Murat Yilmaz ) 대한고관절학회 2021 Hip and Pelvis Vol.33 No.4

Purpose: The main purpose of this study is to evaluate prognostic factors that affected the patients’ early (<30 days) and late (six months, one year, and overall) postoperative mortality following hip fracture surgery. Materials and Methods: This retrospective study included 515 patients older than 75 years old with surgically treated osteoporotic hip fracture. The demographic data, American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) classification, type of anesthesia, duration of hospital stay, and history of intensive care unit (ICU) stay were collected. An analysis of laboratory values was also performed to determine their relationship with mortality. The primary outcome was survival, determined as the time from the surgery to death or the end of the study. The patients were divided into four groups according to survival time: at the first month, six months, first year, and overall survival. An analysis of demographic and laboratory values was performed to determine their validity as prognostic factors for each group. Results: Postoperative C-reactive protein (CRP) level showed an independent association with a poor survival at the first month. ASA classification, admission to the ICU, and preoperative CRP levels showed an independent association with a poor survival for the first six months. Preoperative CRP level showed an independent association with a poor survival for the first year. ASA classification, admission to the ICU, and the preoperative CRP levels showed an independent association with a poor overall survival. Conclusion: CRP level, a high ASA classification, and postoperative ICU admission were related to poorer overall survival rate following hip fracture surgery in the elderly.

The use of autologous fat grafts in breast surgery: A literature review

Bayram, Yalcin,Sezgic, Melihcan,Karakol, Percin,Bozkurt, Mehmet,Filinte, Gaye Taylan Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surge 2019 Archives of Plastic Surgery Vol.46 No.6

Autologous fat injection was first described roughly a century ago and has been used in surgery ever since. In addition to its use in many surgical fields, it is also frequently used for both aesthetic and reconstructive purposes in breast surgery. Since the application of fat grafting in breast surgery has steadily increased, studies investigating its reliability have simultaneously become increasingly common. Previous studies have reported that the use of fat grafting in breast surgery is reliable, but some pending questions remain about its routine use. In order to use fat grafts successfully in breast surgery, it is necessary to be familiar with the structure and content of adipose tissue, the efficacy of adipose stem cell-enriched fat grafts, the oncological safety of fat grafts, and the problems that may occur in the radiological follow-up of patients who undergo fat grafting procedures. In this literature review, we aim to discuss the use of fat grafts in breast surgery by investigating these common problems.

The use of autologous fat grafts in breast surgery: A literature review

Yalcin Bayram,Melihcan Sezgic,Percin Karakol,Mehmet Bozkurt,Gaye Taylan Filinte 대한성형외과학회 2019 Archives of Plastic Surgery Vol.46 No.6

Autologous fat injection was first described roughly a century ago and has been used in surgeryever since. In addition to its use in many surgical fields, it is also frequently used for bothaesthetic and reconstructive purposes in breast surgery. Since the application of fat graftingin breast surgery has steadily increased, studies investigating its reliability have simultaneouslybecome increasingly common. Previous studies have reported that the use of fat grafting inbreast surgery is reliable, but some pending questions remain about its routine use. In order touse fat grafts successfully in breast surgery, it is necessary to be familiar with the structureand content of adipose tissue, the efficacy of adipose stem cell-enriched fat grafts, the oncologicalsafety of fat grafts, and the problems that may occur in the radiological follow-up ofpatients who undergo fat grafting procedures. In this literature review, we aim to discuss theuse of fat grafts in breast surgery by investigating these common problems.

Letter to the Editor Folliculitis Associated with Intermittant Pneumatic Compression

Alparslan Bayram Carli,Erkan Kaya,Hasan Turgut,Mehmet Burak Selek 연세대학교의과대학 2014 Yonsei medical journal Vol.55 No.2

Mandibular changes during initial alignment with SmartClip self-ligating and conventional brackets

Mevlut Celikoglu,Mehmet Bayram,Metin Nur,Dogan Kilkis 대한치과교정학회 2015 대한치과교정학회지 Vol.45 No.2

Objective: To test the null hypothesis that SmartClip self-ligating brackets are more effective than conventional brackets for initial mandibular alignment and identify influential factors. Methods: Fifty patients were randomly allocated to two equal treatment groups by using an online randomization program: selfligating group (SmartClip brackets) and conventional group (Gemini brackets). The archwire sequence was standardized. Changes in anterior irregularity index, intercanine width, and intermolar width were assessed on plaster models at 8th and 16th weeks. Changes in incisor position and inclination were assessed on lateral cephalometric radiographs at 16 weeks. Intragroup and intergroup comparisons were performed with paired t-test and Student’s t -test, respectively. Multiple linear regression was performed to identify variables affecting improvement in anterior ambiguity. Results: Data of 46 patients were analyzed; those missing an appointment (n = 2) or showing bracket breakage (n = 2) were excluded. Incisor inclination (p < 0.05), intercanine width (p < 0.05), and intermolar width (p > 0.05) increased at 8 and 16 weeks in both the groups; no significant intergroup differences were noted (p > 0.05). Initial anterior irregularity index and intercanine width change were significantly associated with improvement in anterior irregularity (p < 0.001). Conclusions: The null hypothesis was rejected. Bracket type has little effect on improvement in anterior ambiguity during initial mandibular alignment.

Zygoma-gear appliance for intraoral upper molar distalization

Nur, Metin,Bayram, Mehmet,Pampu, Alper The Korean Association Of Orthodontists 2010 대한치과교정학회지 Vol.40 No.3

본 증례보고에서는 골격성 II급 관계를 보이는 16세 여자 환자에서 zygomatic-anchorage plates (Zygoma-gear Appliance, ZGA)를 이용하여 상악 구치를 후방 이동시킴 구내 장치를 소개하고자 한다. 이 장치는 양측성 zygomatic anchorage plates, inner-bow와 강한 힘을 내는 구강 내 고무줄로 구성되어 있다. 3개월 내에 상악 구치의 후방 이동이 이루어 졌으며, 측모 두부 방사선 사진 분석 결과, 상악 구치는 4mm 후방 이동, $4.5^{\circ}$ 후방 경사되었다. 본 연구 결과 ZGA 장치를 이용해 고정원 소실 없이 단기간에 상악 구치의 후방 이동이 효과적으로 이루어졌음이 확인되었으며, 이를 통해 구치의 후방 견인이 요하는 증례에서 구외 장치 대신 사용될 수 있을 것으로 판단된다. The aim of this report is to present an intraoral upper molar distalization system supported with zygomatic anchorage plates (Zygoma-gear Appliance, ZGA). This system was used for a 16-year-old female patient with a Class II molar relationship requiring molar distalization. The system consisted of bilateral zygomatic anchorage plates, an inner-bow and heavy intraoral elastics. Distalization of the upper molars was achieved in 3 months and the treatment results were evaluated from lateral cephalometric radiographs. According to the results of the cephalometric analysis, the maxillary first molars showed a distalization of 4 mm, associated with a distal axial inclination of $4.5^{\circ}$. The results of this study show that an effective upper molar distalization without anchorage loss can be achieved in a short time using the ZGA. We suggest that this new system may be used in cases requiring molar distalization in place of extraoral appliances.