Browsing by Author "Özdemir O."

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    Free radial forearm flap transfer for the reconstruction of the Achilles tendon and soft tissue defect: A case report; [Aşil tendon ve yumuşak doku defektinin rekonstrü ksiyonunda serbest radial önkol flep transferi: Olgu sunumu]
    (2005) Coşkunol E.; Özdemir O.; Özalp T.
    Reconstruction of the soft tissue defects around the Achilles tendon is a difficult challenge. This condition traditionally has been treated with staged procedures. We report a case treated with a one stage procedure. A neuromusculocutaneous radial forearm free flap was used for the reconstruction of an achilles tendon and for covering the overlying large soft tissue defect caused by a gun shot injury. The defect on the Achilles tendon was 15 cm in length and soft tissue loss was 18 × 10 cm. The flap including flexor carpi radialis muscle tendon was applied over the Achilles tendon. A terminolateral arterial anostomosis was performed on the tibialis posterior artery. There was no complication except a mild superficial infection on the lateral side of the flap treated by antibiotherapy. A satisfactory functional result was obtained. Application of a free neuromusculocutaneous radial forearm composite flap is a good technique to cover achilles tendon and soft tissue defects and to restore the function as a one stage procedure.
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    LIMPRINT study: The Turkish experience
    (Mary Ann Liebert Inc., 2019) Borman P.; Moffatt C.; Murray S.; Yaman A.; Denizli M.; Dalyan M.; Unsal-Delialioǧlu S.; Eyigör S.; Ayhan F.; Çaklt B.D.; Vural S.; Özdemir O.; Kurt E.; Çelik E.C.; Cerrahoǧlu L.; Kepekçi M.; Terzioǧlu F.; Donmez A.A.
    Background: Lymphedema and chronic edema is a major health care problem in both developed and nondeveloped countries The Lymphoedema Impact and Prevelance-International (LIMPRINT) study is an international health service-based study to determine the prevalence and functional impact in adult populations of member countries of the International Lymphoedema Framework (ILF). Methods and Results: A total of 1051 patients from eight centers in Turkey were recruited using the LIMPRINT study protocol. Data were collected using the core and module tools that assess the demographic and clinical properties as well as disability and quality of life (QoL). Most of the Turkish patients were recruited from specialist lymphedema services and were found to be women, housewives, and having secondary lymphedema because of cancer treatment. The duration of lymphedema was commonly <5 years and most of them had International Society of Lymphology (ISL) grade 2 lymphedema. Cellulitis, infection, and wounds were uncommon. The majority of patients did not get any treatment or advice before. Most of the patients had impaired QoL and decreased functionality, but psychological support was neglected. Although most had social health security access to lymphedema centers, nevertheless access seemed difficult because of distance and cost. Conclusion: The study has shown the current status and characteristics of lymphedema patients, treatment conditions, the unmet need for the diagnosis and treatment, as well as burden of the disease in both patients and families in Turkey. National health policies are needed for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment in Turkey that utilize this informative data. © Pinar Borman et al. 2019; Published by Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. 2019.