Browsing by Author "Kantarci, Mecit"

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Antenatal imaging: A pictorial review.
(2022-12-16T00:00:00Z) Ece, Bunyamin; Aydın, Sonay; Kantarci, Mecit
Today, in parallel with the use of imaging modalities increases in all fields, the use of imaging methods in pregnant women is increasing. Imaging has become an integral component of routine pregnancy follow-up. Imaging provides parents with an early opportunity to learn about the current situation, including prenatal detection of anomalies or diseases, etiology, prognosis, and the availability of prenatal or postnatal treatments. Various imaging modalities, especially ultrasonography, are frequently used for imaging both maternal and fetal imaging. The goal of this review was to address imaging modalities in terms of usefulness and safety, as well as to provide demonstrative examples for disorders. And this review provides current information on selecting a safe imaging modality to evaluate the pregnant and the fetus, the safety of contrast medium use, and summarizes major pathological situations with demonstrative sonographic images to assist radiologists and obstetricians in everyday practice.
Are we aware of radiation: A study about necessity of diagnostic X-ray exposure.
(2022-07-20T00:00:00Z) Karavas, Erdal; Ece, Bunyamin; Aydın, Sonay; Kocak, Mehmet; Cosgun, Zeliha; Bostanci, Isil Esen; Kantarci, Mecit
Total exposure to ionizing radiation has nearly doubled in the last two decades. This increase is primarily due to increased computed tomography (CT) exposure. Concerns have been raised about the risks associated with patients' exposure to medical imaging radiation, which can increase a person's lifetime risk of developing cancer. Preventing unnecessary examinations becomes critical at this point. To avoid unnecessary examinations, it is necessary to understand the demanding process.
Earthquakes from a radiological perspective: what is demanded from the radiologists, and what can we do? A pictorial review.
(2023-04-24T00:00:00Z) Aydin, Sonay; Kazci, Omer; Ece, Bunyamin; Kantarci, Mecit
Earthquakes are among the most destructive and unpredictable natural disasters. Various diseases and ailments, such as bone fractures, organ and soft-tissue injuries, cardiovascular diseases, lung diseases, and infectious diseases, can develop in the aftermath of severe earthquakes. Digital radiography, ultrasound, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging are significant imaging modalities utilized for the quick and reliable assessment of earthquake-related ailments to facilitate the planning of suitable therapy. This article examines the usual radiological imaging characteristics observed in individuals from quake-damaged regions and summarizes the strengths and functionality of imaging modalities. In such circumstances, where quick decision-making processes are life-saving and essential, we hope this review will be a practical reference for readers.
Shear Wave Elastography-Correlated Dose Modifying: Can We Reduce Corticosteroid Doses in Idiopathic Granulomatous Mastitis Treatment? Preliminary Results.
(2023-03-15T00:00:00Z) Ece, Bunyamin; Aydin, Sonay; Kantarci, Mecit
Idiopathic granulomatous mastitis (IGM) is a chronic inflammatory breast disease treated with local and systemic corticosteroids. This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of reducing corticosteroids doses in IGM cases based on shear wave elastography (SWE) tissue stiffness measurements. This prospective study included IGM patients who received systemic or local corticosteroids between January 2020 and September 2022. A 20% or more reduction in tissue elasticity values (kPa) was considered a positive response to treatment in the study group, and the corticosteroids dose was reduced. The control group was dosed routinely. All patients were followed for 2 years to compare treatment efficacy, duration, total corticosteroids dose, recurrence, and side effects. There were 12 patients (9 local/3 systemic corticosteroids) in the study group and 24 patients (17 local/7 systemic corticosteroids) in the control group. Ten (83.4%) out of 12 patients in the study group were successfully treated by reducing corticosteroid doses with follow-up, and 2 (16.6%) out of 12 patients were reverted to the initial treatment protocol due to an increase in elasticity values during the follow-up. Nevertheless, successful treatment results were obtained in these two patients without reducing the corticosteroid dose. When compared to the control group, the median corticosteroid dose in the study group was significantly lower in patients using both local ( < 0.01) and systemic ( < 0.01) corticosteroids. A significant negative correlation was found between the rate of decrease in elasticity values and the median dose of corticosteroids (r = -0.649, < 0.05) and the median treatment time (r = -0.751, < 0.01). Side effects due to corticosteroids were found to be significantly lower in the study group ( < 0.05). According to our first and preliminary results, the SWE-correlated dose-modifying technique may reduce corticosteroid doses and side effects without significantly compromising treatment efficacy.
Sonographic findings of COVID-19 related acute scrotal infection and associations with clinical-laboratory data.
(2022-11-01T00:00:00Z) Aydin, Sonay; Tokur, Oğuzhan; Kazci, Omer; Ece, Bunyamin; Karavas, Erdal; Kantarci, Mecit
During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, patients present to hospitals with a wide range of symptoms. Some of these symptoms include acute orchitis and epididymitis. The goal of this research is to see if COVID-19 infection and scrotal infection are associated.