Browsing by Author "Özer, EA"

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    Kyphectomy in neonates with meningomyelocele
    Özdemir, N; Özdemir, SA; Özer, EA
    Purpose Kyphosis is the most severe spinal deformity associated with meningomyelocele (MMC) and is seen in approximately 15% of neonates. Our purpose is to present our clinical experience, to discuss the technique and deformity correction in kyphectomy in neonates with MMC, and to assess its long-term outcomes. Method In this prospective study, the authors reviewed eight cases submitted to surgery between 2013 and 2015. We evaluated clinical characteristics that were analyzed, as were the operative technique employed, and angle range of the kyphosis deformity postcorrection follow-up. Results Neonatal kyphectomy was performed of six females and two males. The mean birth weight was 2780 g, and the mean age at the time of surgery was 5.6 days. There were S-shaped type deformity in lumbar region in all neonates. In the correction of the kyphotic deformity, a total vertebrae were removed from four patient, whereas a partial vertebrectomy was done in four. The mean operative time was 116 min. No patients did not require the blood transfusion. There were no serious complications, and wound closure was successful in all patients. The mean follow-up period was 4 years and 3 months (range 36-61 months), except one patient who died 1 week after discharge. The mean preoperative kyphosis of 75.6 degrees (range, 50 degrees-90 degrees) improved at last follow-up to 35 degrees (range 15 degrees-55 degrees). All patients had surgical procedures for hydrocephalus. Three patients had surgery for Chiari type II malformation. The mean hospital stay was 27.7 days. Conclusion Kyphectomy performed at the time of dural sac closure in the neonate is a safe procedure with excellent correction.
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    Non-Synchronized Nasal Intermittent Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV) Versus Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (NCPAP) After Extubation in Preterm Infants with Respiratory Distress Syndrome
    Ilhan, Ö; Özdemir, SA; Akbay, S; Kanar, B; Memur, S; Bor, M; Özer, EA
    Objective: To determine whether non-synchronized nasal intermittent positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV) reduces the rates of extubation failure, compared to nasal continuous positive airway pressure (NCPAP), in preterm infants with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS). Method: This retrospective study included a total of 49 premature infants who were born at <32 gestational weeks with a birth weight of <1.500 g and required intubation due to RDS. The patients were followed up with NIPPV or NCPAP after extubation. The primary outcome was extubotion failure within 48 hrs of extubotion, while the secondary outcome was neonatal morbidities. Results: A total of 23 patients received NCPAP and 26 patients NIPPV following extubation. Demographic characteristics were similar in both NCPAP and NIPPV groups. Extubation failure was observed in five (21.7%) NCPAP, and in nine (34.6%) NIPPV patients, although any statistically significant intergroup difference was not detected (p=0.32). There were no significant intergroup differences as for post-extubation atelectasis, pneumothorax. Neonatal morbidities and mortality rates. However, the incidence of patent ductus arteriosus was statistically significantly higher in the NIPPV group (p<0.05). In none of the patients gastric or intestinal perforations were observed. Conclusion: It was concluded that NIPPV is not superior to NCPAP performed in preterm infants after extubation in reducing the incidence of reintubation and respiratory morbidities, including pneumothorax and post-extubation atelectasis.