Yunus Atalay

RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine

Scopus Publications

The Erector Spinae Plane Block with 20 or 30 mL of 0.25% Bupivicaine Provides Equivalent Postoperative Analgesia after Mastectomy: A Prospective Randomized Trial
Merve Bıdak, Bahadır Çiftçi, Pelin Basım, Birzat Emre Gölboyu, and Yunus Oktay Atalay
Galenos Yayinevi
Objective Analgesia management following breast surgery is a critical concern. The erector spinae plane block (ESPB) is a regional anaesthesia technique that is frequently used for analgesia after breast surgery. However, there is no consensus on the volume. Therefore, the aim of this study was to compare ESPB performed using 20 mL vs. 30 mL. Methods The study included 43 female patients with American Society of Anesthesiologist class I-II physical status. Participants were randomized into two groups: 20 mL ESPB and 30 mL ESPB. Ibuprofen (400 mg) 3x1 was ordered, and a fentanyl patient-controlled analgesia device was attached intravenously to the participants. If the pain score was ≥4, meperidine (0.5 mg kg-1) was administered. Results Postoperative fentanyl use was similar between the groups. There was no difference in the amount of rescue analgesic use between the groups. The static and dynamic numerical rating scores were similar between the groups. No statistical difference was noted in terms of nausea, vomiting, or itching between the groups. Conclusion A similar analgesic effect is achieved by performing ESPB using 20 or 30 mL of local anaesthetic at the same concentration.


Is the femoral nerve affected by iliopsoas block? A cadaveric volume study
Yunus O. ATALAY, Bahar TEKIN, Gamze ANSEN, Elif K. KOC, Tumay U. YANARAL, Bayram U. SAKUL, and Haci A. ALICI
Edizioni Minerva Medica



Comparison of postoperative analgesic efficacy between erector spinae plane block and rhomboid intercostal block in breast-conserving surgery and sentinel lymph node biopsy: A randomized non-inferiority clinical trial
Bahadır Çiftçi
Kare Publishing
OBJECTIVES Breast-conserving surgery is a common breast operation type in the world. Patients may feel severe postoperative pain after the surgery. Several regional anesthesia methods are used for postoperative pain control as a part of multimodal analgesia management after breast surgery. Erector spinae plane block (ESPB) and rhomboid intercostal plane block (RIB) are commonly used techniques for this purpose. The studies that compare these methods are limited. Therefore, we aimed to compare the efficacy of ESPB and RIB. METHODS This prospective, randomized study included sixty female patients with ASA class I-II physical status in the study. All patients underwent general anesthesia. We performed the blocks at the end of the surgery before extubation. Participants were randomized into two groups between the operation: the Group ESPB (n=30) and the Group RIB (n=30). We performed 30 ml volume of 0.25% bupivacaine for the blocks. 400 mg ibuprofen 3x1 was ordered postoperatively, and a fentanyl PCA device (2 ml bolus, 0 ml infusion, 20 min lock time, 4 hour limit) was attached intravenously to the participants. If the pain score was ≥4, meperidine (0.5 mg/kg) was performed. RESULTS There were no differences in terms of demographical data. The postoperative opioid use, pain scores, adverse events, and the need for rescue analgesia were similar between groups. CONCLUSION Both RIB and ESPB are effective regional anesthesia techniques following breast surgery. They are simple and safe methods. Anesthesiologists may prefer one or the other based on their clinical experience.


Single-shot sacral erector spinae block: a cadaveric study of dye spreading
Yunus O. ATALAY, Bahar TEKIN, Gamze ANSEN, Emine UZUNOGLU, Elif K. KOC, Bayram U. SAKUL, and Haci A. ALICI
Edizioni Minerva Medica



Ultrasound-guided bilateral erector spinae plane block in the management of postoperative analgesia in living liver donors: a randomized, prospective study
Tumay ULUDAG YANARAL, Hande GUNGOR, Ayşe INCE, Erkan C. CELIK, Onur YAPRAK, Yunus O. ATALAY, Bahadir CIFTCI, and Pelin KARAASLAN
Edizioni Minerva Medica
BACKGROUND Living donor hepatectomy is a procedure associated with notable postoperative pain, impacting patient recovery and satisfaction. Addressing this challenge, we aimed to examine the effect of ultrasound-guided bilateral erector spinae plane block (ESPB) in postoperative analgesia management of patients undergoing living donor hepatectomy for liver transplantation. METHODS A single-center prospective, randomized, controlled study was conducted on ASA I-II patients aged 18-65 who underwent elective living donor hepatectomy. Participants were randomized into ESPB (N.=20) and control (N.=21) groups. ESPB was performed under ultrasound guidance with 0.25% bupivacaine (20 mL bilaterally) at T7-T9 levels. The control group received no block. Postoperative analgesia included IV acetaminophen, opioids, alongside fentanyl patient-controlled analgesia. Pain intensity was assessed using Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) at various time intervals. Primary outcome was to compare postoperative opioid consumption levels and secondary outcomes were to evaluate postoperative pain scores, requirement of rescue analgesia, and opioid-related side effects. RESULTS Patients in ESBP group exhibited lower total fentanyl consumption (P=0.023) and lower meperidine use for rescue analgesia (P=0.001) compared to controls. While static pain scores showed no significant difference, Group ESPB reported lower dynamic pain scores in the immediate postoperative period (P=0.047). The incidence of nausea was lower in Group ESPB (6 vs. 17, P=0.002) with no observed complications. CONCLUSIONS ESPB displayed promise in effectively managing post-living donor hepatectomy pain, resulting in decreased opioid consumption, improved pain relief, and reduced rescue analgesia requirements. This technique holds potential to enhance recovery and patient satisfaction following donor hepatectomy.


A Case Series of Deep Subgluteal Block: A New Block Targeting the Missed Portion of the Hip for Analgesia After Total Hip Replacement
Yunus Oktay Atalay, Bahadir Ciftci, Bahar Tekin, Gamze Ansen, Bayram Ufuk Sakul, Mehmet Akif Cacan, Ibrahim Azboy, Bilge Yilmaz, and Haci Ahmet Alici
Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)
The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of deep subgluteal block (DSGB) for pain relief after posterolateral-approached total hip replacement. The cadaver study and observational case series assessed the spread and outcomes of ultrasound-guided DSGB. Results showed low postoperative pain scores, minimal opioid requirements, and no complications related to DSGB. Anatomical dissection revealed effective spread of the injected substance. These findings suggest that DSGB could be a promising regional analgesic technique for postoperative pain management after posterolateral-approached total hip replacement.


Para-sartorial compartments (Pasc) block for knee surgeries: a report of five cases
Hande GUNGOR and Yunus O. ATALAY
Edizioni Minerva Medica



Para-sartorial compartments block: a cadaveric study of dye spreading
Yunus O. ATALAY, Bahar TEKIN, Gamze ANSEN, Hande GUNGOR, Bayram U. SAKUL, and Haci A. ALICI
Edizioni Minerva Medica



Erector spinae plane block vs interscalene brachial plexus block for postoperative analgesia management in patients who underwent shoulder arthroscopy
Furkan Kapukaya, Mursel Ekinci, Bahadir Ciftci, Yunus Oktay Atalay, Birzat Emre Gölboyu, Ersin Kuyucu, and Yavuz Demiraran
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Abstract Background Interscalene brachial plexus block (ISB) is the gold standard method used for postoperative analgesia after arthroscopic shoulder surgery. Ultrasound guided erector spinae plane block (ESPB) is an interfascial plane block. The aim of this study is to compare the analgesic efficacy of ESPB and ISB after shoulder arthroscopy. The primary outcome is the comparison of the perioperative and postoperative opioid consumptions. Methods Sixty patients with ASA score I-II planned for arthroscopic shoulder surgery were included in the study. ESPB was planned in Group ESPB (n = 30), and ISB was planned in Group ISB (n = 30). Intravenous fentanyl patient-controlled analgesia was administered to both groups in the postoperative period. Intraoperative and postoperative opioid and analgesic consumption of both groups, side effects and complications related to opioid use, postoperative pain scores and rescue analgesic use were recorded in the first 48 h postoperatively. Results Pain scores were significantly higher in the ESPB group in the first 4 h postoperatively than in the ISB group (p < 0.05). The total fentanyl consumption and number of patients using rescue analgesics in the postoperative period were significantly higher in the ESPB group (p < 0.05). The incidence of nausea in the postoperative period was significantly higher in the ESPB group (p < 0.05). Conclusions In our study, it was seen that ISB provided more effective analgesia management compared to ESPB in patients underwent shoulder arthroscopy surgery.


Rhinorrhea due to Infusion of Dexmedetomidine during Rhinoplasty: A Case Report and Current Literature Review
Tumay Uludag Yanaral, Pelin Karaaslan, Hande Gungor, Yunus Oktay Atalay, and Joseph Drew Tobias
Galenos Yayinevi



The Efficacy of High Thoracic Erector Spinae Plane Block
Bahadir Ciftci, Mursel Ekinci, Birzat Emre Gölboyu, Furkan Kapukaya, Yunus Oktay Atalay, Ersin Kuyucu, and Yavuz Demiraran
Oxford University Press (OUP)



A comparison of adductor canal block before and after thigh tourniquet during knee arthroscopy: a randomized, blinded study
Mursel Ekinci, Bahadir Ciftci, Yavuz Demiraran, Erkan Cem Celik, Murat Yayik, Burak Omur, Ersin Kuyucu, and Yunus Oktay Atalay
The Korean Society of Anesthesiologists
Background: Adductor canal block (ACB) provides effective analgesia after arthroscopic knee surgery. However, there is insufficient data regarding whether ACB should be performed before or after inflation of a thigh tourniquet. We aimed to investigate the efficacy of ACB performed before and after placement of a thigh tourniquet and evaluate associated quadriceps motor weakness.Methods: ACB was performed before tourniquet inflation in the PreT group, and it was performed after inflation in the PostT group. In the PO group, ACB was performed at the end of surgery after deflation of the tourniquet.Results: There were no statistically significant differences between the groups in terms of demographic data. There was no statistically significant difference among the three groups in terms of total postoperative opioid consumption (P = 0.513). Patient satisfaction and the amount of rescue analgesia administered were also not significantly different between the groups. There was no significant difference in terms of static and dynamic visual analog scale scores between the groups (for 24 h: P = 0.306 and P = 0.271, respectively). The incidence of motor block was higher in the PreT group (eight patients) than in the PostT group (no patients) and the PO group (one patient) (P = 0.005).Conclusions: Using a tourniquet before or after ACB did not result in differences in terms of analgesia quality; however, applying a tourniquet immediately after ACB may lead to quadriceps weakness.


Ultrasound-guided rhomboid intercostal block provides effective pain control after video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery: a brief report of three cases
Bahadir Çiftçi, Mursel Ekinci, and Yunus Oktay Atalay
The Korean Society of Anesthesiologists
tions such as thoracic procedures and myofascial pain [1,2]. It may be performed for open thoracotomy [3]; however, more information is needed for other thoracic procedures. Video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) has the advantage of reduced pain over open thoracotomy. However, patients may still experience moderate to severe pain after VATS [4]. Herein, we report the use of RIB in three patients for analgesia management after VATS. Written informed consent for the procedure and future publication was obtained from the patients. Patient 1 was a 45-year-old male with 170 cm height and 75 kg weight. He was diagnosed with lung carcinoma of the right lung. He had no additional comorbidities and was American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status (ASA PS) classification I. Patient 2 was a 53-year-old male with 165 cm height and 72 kg weight. He was diagnosed with left lung carcinoma, had no additional comorbidities, and was ASA PS classification I. Patient 3 was a 58-year-old male who was 178 cm tall and weighed 86 kg. He was diagnosed with right lung carcinoma, had no additional comorbidities, and was ASA PS classification I. All of three patients’ blood tests were within normal ranges and vital signs were stable. The patients underwent thoracoscopic surgery lasting 130, 125, and 110 minutes, respectively for the patient 1, 2, and 3 with no complications during the surgery. After RIB, the patients were extubated. After observing sufficient spontaneous respiration, they were transferred to the intensive care unit (ICU) for further monitoring. Intravenous (IV) ibuprofen (400 mg), dosed at every 8 hours postoperatively was administered for postoperative pain control. The visual analogue score (VAS) was evaluated at 1, 6, 12, and 24 hours. For patient 1, the static and dynamic (on deep breathing) VAS scores were 0/1, 1/2, 0/2, and 1/1, respectively. The patient needed no additional analgesic drugs. After 24 hours, the patient was transferred to the thoracic surgery ward. After 36 hours, the chest drain was removed. On the 4th day after surgery, the patient was discharged. For patient 2, the static and dynamic VAS scores were 1/2, 2/3, 1/3, and 0/1, respectively. He needed no additional analgesic drugs. After 24 hours, he was transferred to the ward. After 48 hours, the chest drain was removed. On the 5th day after surgery, the patient was discharged. For patient 3, the static and dynamic VAS scores were 0/2, 1/2, 1/1, and 0/1, respectively. He needed no additional analgesic drugs. After 24 hours, he transferred to the ward. After 36 hours, the chest drain was removed. On the 3rd postoperative day, he was discharged. All patients underwent unilateral thoracoscopic lobectomy due to lung carcinoma. A Received: September 28, 2020 Revised: October 6, 2020 (1st); October 21, 2020 (2nd); November 2, 2020 (3rd); November 5, 2020 (4th) Accepted: November 11, 2020


Comparison of Ultrasound-Guided Type-II Pectoral Nerve Block and Rhomboid Intercostal Block for Pain Management Following Breast Cancer Surgery: A Randomized, Controlled Trial
Bahadir Ciftci, Mursel Ekinci, Pelin Basim, Erkan Cem Celik, Ismail Cem Tukac, Mahmut Zenciroglu, and Yunus Oktay Atalay
Wiley
Although breast‐conserving surgery‐axillary dissection (BCS‐AD) is a minimally invasive surgery, patients may suffer from moderate‐to‐severe pain. Several regional techniques can be used for pain control. The type II pectoral nerve block (PECS II) and the rhomboid intercostal block (RIB) are interfascial plane blocks that have been reported to provide effective analgesia after breast surgery. This study aims to compare the analgesic efficacy of the PECS II block and the RIB after breast surgery.


High Thoracic Erector Spinae Plane Block for Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery: A Randomized Prospective Double-Blind Study
Bahadir Ciftci, Mursel Ekinci, Birzat Emre Gölboyu, Furkan Kapukaya, Yunus Oktay Atalay, Ersin Kuyucu, and Yavuz Demiraran
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Abstract Objective Moderate to severe pain may occur following arthroscopic shoulder surgery. An erector spinae plane block (ESPB) may be used for painful conditions of the shoulder. The primary hypothesis of this trial is that ultrasound-guided ESPB would provide effective analgesia by reducing opioid consumption. The secondary hypothesis is that ESPB would result in low pain scores and reduce the use of rescue analgesia. Design Randomized prospective double-blind study. Setting Academic university hospital. Subjects Sixty patients aged between 18 and 65 years designated as American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) class I or II who underwent unilateral arthroscopic shoulder surgery under general anesthesia were included in the study. Methods Patients were equally divided into two groups—either the ESPB group (n=30) or the sham block group (n=30). ESPB was performed with 30 mL 0.25% bupivacaine at the T2 level in the ESPB group and sham block with 30 mL saline at the T2 level in the sham block group. Twenty minutes before the end of the operation, 100 mg tramadol was administered intravenously to the patients. Intravenous ibuprofen 400 mg 3 × 1 was ordered for the patients during the postoperative period. A patient control analgesia device including a dose of 10 µg/mL fentanyl was connected to the patients. Results There were no statistical differences between groups in terms of demographical data. Postoperative fentanyl consumption was significantly lower in the ESPB group than in the sham block group (96.66 µg ±105.57 µg and 230 µg ±247.17 µg, respectively) (P=0.009). The need for rescue analgesia was significantly lower in the ESPB group than in the sham block group (26.66 mg ±35.43 mg and 48.5 mg ±35.45 mg, respectively) (P=0.020). Overall, the visual analog scale scores were significantly lower in the ESPB group than in the sham block group. Conclusions ESPB may provide effective analgesia treatment following arthroscopic shoulder surgery.


Alternative treatment method for novel coronavirus disease 2019: Coupled plasma filtration adsorption
Bahadir Ciftci, , Cem Erdogan, Deniz Kizilaslan, Mursel Ekinci, Oktay Olmuscelik, Yunus Oktay Atalay, , , ,et al.
AVES Publishing Co.
Patients infected with severe acute respiratory syndrome corona virus 2 may have mild symptoms such as fever and cough in the early stage of this disease and these symptoms may deteriorate to acute respiratory distress syndrome, multiple-organ failure, and death in the late phase.1 It has been reported that the cytokine levels increase and damage the tissues.2 As some agents used to decrease cytokine levels such as intravenous immunoglobulin and selective cytokine blockade (eg, anakinra or tocilizumab) may cause adverse events (infections, allergic reactions, and changes in blood pressure), there is a need of alternative treatment methods.3 Herein, we present our coupled plasma filtration adsorption (CPFA) (a detoxification system combining a plasma adsorption circuit) with a continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) experiences to treat 2 patients with coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in our tertiary university hospital intensive care unit (ICU).


Liver transplantation in a child with kartagener syndrome: A case report
Tumay Uludag Yanaral, Pelin Karaaslan, Emine Uzunoglu, Yunus Oktay Atalay, and Joseph Drew Tobias
Informa UK Limited
Background Kartagener syndrome (KS) is a rare genetic disorder consisting of the triad of situs inversus, chronic sinusitis, and bronchiectasis. Although there are previous reports regarding the anaesthetic considerations in KS, none have included liver transplantation. Case Presentation An 11-year-old boy with a diagnosis of KS underwent liver transplantation due to extrahepatic biliary atresia. Previous diagnostic imaging confirmed situs inversus and the absence of an inferior vena cava. The patient’s peak airway pressure intermittently increased intraoperatively from 15 to 30 cm H2O due to increased pulmonary secretions, which required frequent suctioning of the endotracheal tube. Intraoperative volume resuscitation included 200 mL of 5% albumin, 5 units of erythrocyte suspension and 3 units of fresh frozen plasma. Intermittently, a norepinephrine infusion was required to maintain the MAP. Coagulation function was monitoring using the thromboelastogram to guide the use of blood products including fresh frozen plasma. At the end of the surgery, the patient was transferred to the intensive care unit. He was discharged from the intensive care unit on postoperative day 5, and from the hospital on postoperative day 28. He continues to do well with normal liver function 23 months after surgery. Conclusion Despite the risk of pulmonary related to airway secretions and exacerbation of hemodynamic instability related to anatomical variations in the inferior vena cava anatomy, KS patients can be safely anesthetized with careful planning and attention of the disease process, even for complex surgical procedures such as liver transplantation.


The effectiveness of clavipectoral fascia plane block for analgesia after clavicle surgery: A report of five cases
Yunus O. Atalay, Bahadir Ciftci, Mursel Ekinci, and Serdar Yesiltas
Edizioni Minerva Medica



An alternative technique for effective pain management in upper extremity surgery: erector spinae plane block
Mursel Ekinci, Bahadir Ciftci, and Yunus O. Atalay
Edizioni Minerva Medica



Efficacy of an Ultrasound-Guided Erector Spinae Plane Block for Postoperative Analgesia Management After Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery: A Prospective Randomized Study
Bahadir Ciftci, Mursel Ekinci, Erkan Cem Celik, Ismail Cem Tukac, Yusuf Bayrak, and Yunus Oktay Atalay
Elsevier BV
OBJECTIVES Investigate whether an ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block (ESPB) can be used to manage postoperative pain in video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) patients. DESIGN Prospective, randomized study. SETTING Single institution, academic university hospital. PARTICIPANTS Adult patients who underwent VATS under general anesthesia between September 2018 and March 2019. INTERVENTIONS This study was an interventional study. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS A total of 60 patients were randomly assigned into 2 groups (n = 30 per group): an ESPB group and a control group. In the ESPB group, a single-shot ultrasound-guided ESPB was administered preoperatively. The control group received no such intervention. All of the patients received intravenous patient-controlled postoperative analgesia, and they were assessed using visual analogue scale (VAS) scores, opioid consumption, and adverse events. There were no statistically significant intergroup differences with respect to the age, sex, weight, American Society of Anesthesiologists status, anesthesia duration, and surgery length (p > 0.05 for each). The opioid consumption at 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, and 24 hours and the active and passive VAS scores at 0, 2, 4, 8, 16, and 24 hours were statistically lower in the ESPB group at all of the time periods when compared with the control group (p < 0.05). In the control group, the nausea and itching rates were higher, but there were no intergroup differences in terms of other adverse effects. CONCLUSIONS A preemptive single-shot ESPB may provide effective analgesia management after VATS.


Ultrasound-Guided Erector Spinae Plane Block and Thoracic Paravertebral Block for Postoperative Analgesia Management following Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery: A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Study
Bahadır Çiftçi, Mürsel Ekinci, Erkan Cem Çelik, Ismail Cem Tukac, Birzat Emre Gölboyu, Mehmet Zeki Gunluoglu, and Yunus Oktay Atalay
BULUS Design and Printing Services Company



A comparison of the ultrasound-guided modified-thoracolumbar interfascial plane block and wound infiltration for postoperative pain management in lumbar spinal surgery patients
Bahadır Çiftçi
Kare Publishing
OBJECTIVES Pain management is an important issue following lumbar spinal surgery. Wound infiltration is a technique that a local anesthetic solution is infiltrated into the tissues around the surgical area. Previous studies reported that US-guided modified thoracolumbar interfacial plane (mTLIP) block after lumbar spinal surgery provided effective analgesia. In this study, we aimed to compare the analgesic efficacy of the US-guided mTLIP block and wound infiltration following lumbar disc surgery. METHODS 60 patients aged 18-65 years, ASA classification I-II, and scheduled for lumbar disc surgery under general anesthesia were included in the study. US-guided mTLIP block was performed via the lateral approach in group T (n=30), and wound infiltration was performed in group W (n=30). Opioid consumption, postoperative pain scores and adverse effects of opioids, such as allergic reactions, nausea, and vomiting, were recorded. RESULTS Opioid consumption and the use of rescue analgesia were significantly lower in group T in all the postoperative periods (1, 2, 4, 8, 16, and 24 h) (p<0.05). The VAS scores for pain during mobility and while at rest were significantly lower in group T than those in group W 8 h after the surgery (p<0.05). The incidences of nausea, vomiting, and itching in group W were higher than the incidences in group T. CONCLUSION The mTLIP block provides effective analgesia for the first 24 h following lumbar disc surgery, and it may be an alternative to wound infiltration for pain management.


Clavipectoral Fascia Plane Block for Analgesia after Clavicle Surgery
Y.O. Atalay, E. Mursel, B. Ciftci, and G. Iptec
Elsevier BV



Erector spinae plane block as rescue analgesia in gestational week 16
ismail cem tukaç
Kare Publishing
Nonobstetric operations are sometimes necessary during pregnancy, with an estimated incidence of about 2% among pregnant women. In recent years, laparoscopic procedures have been preferred for abdominal surgery in pregnancy, as these are well tolerated by both the mother and fetus during all trimesters of pregnancy.[1, 2] Postoperative pain management is important for pregnant patients undergoing a nonobstetric procedure, as pain may increase the risk of premature labor. For pain management during pregnancy, paracetamol is the drug of choice, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs should be avoided. Regional blockade techniques are preferred, as they reduce the risk of opioidinduced hypoventilation.[3] Among regional block techniques, ultrasound (US)-guided erector spinae plane block (ESPB) is a novel interfacial plan block, which was first described by Forero et al. in 2016 as a treatment for thoracic neuropathic pain.[4] There are a number of case reports in the literature on the analgesic effect of ESPB after laparoscopic surgeries. [5] To our knowledge, this is the first report of ESPB performed for a pregnant patient as postoperative rescue analgesia. Written informed consent was obtained from the patient for this report.


Evaluation of the neurotoxic effects of intrathecal administration of (S)‐(+)‐Ketoprofen on rat spinal cords: randomized controlled experimental study
Cengiz Kaya, Yunus O. Atalay, Bilge C. Meydan, Yasemin B. Ustun, Ersin Koksal, and Sultan Caliskan
Elsevier BV

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QTc interval prolongation due to spinal anesthesia in patients with and without diabetes: an observational study
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Erector spinae plane block vs interscalene brachial plexus block for postoperative analgesia management in patients who underwent shoulder arthroscopy
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Rhinorrhea due to Infusion of Dexmedetomidine during Rhinoplasty: A Case Report and Current Literature Review.
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Efficacy of an ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block for postoperative analgesia management after video-assisted thoracic surgery: a prospective randomized study
B Ciftci, M Ekinci, EC Celik, IC Tukac, Y Bayrak, YO Atalay
Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia 34 (2), 444-449 2020
Citations: 151



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The correlation of the platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio with the severity of stenosis and stroke in patients with carotid arterial disease
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Citations: 51



Predictive value of bedside tests for difficult intubations
S Aktas, YO Atalay, M Tugrul
Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci 19 (9), 1595-1599 2015
Citations: 51



High thoracic erector spinae plane block for arthroscopic shoulder surgery: a randomized prospective double-blind study
B Ciftci, M Ekinci, BE Glboyu, F Kapukaya, YO Atalay, E Kuyucu, ...
Pain Medicine 22 (4), 776-783 2021
Citations: 42



Does bedside sonography effectively identify nasogastric tube placements in pediatric critical care patients?
YO Atalay, R Aydin, O Ertugrul, SB Gul, AV Polat, MS Paksu
Nutrition in Clinical Practice 31 (6), 805-809 2016
Citations: 38



Bedside ultrasonography for the confirmation of gastric tube placement in the neonate
YO Atalay, AV Polat, EO Ozkan, L Tomak, C Aygun, JD Tobias
Saudi Journal of Anaesthesia 13 (1), 23-27 2019
Citations: 36



Remifentanil protects uterus against ischemia-reperfusion injury in rats
YO Atalay, S Aktas, S Sahin, Z Kucukodaci, OB Ozakpinar
Acta cirurgica brasileira 30 (11), 756-761 2015
Citations: 27



Erector spinae plane block vs interscalene brachial plexus block for postoperative analgesia management in patients who underwent shoulder arthroscopy
F Kapukaya, M Ekinci, B Ciftci, YO Atalay, BE Glboyu, E Kuyucu, ...
BMC anesthesiology 22 (1), 142 2022
Citations: 19



Ultrasound-Guided Erector Spinae Plane Block and Thoracic Paravertebral Block for Postoperative Analgesia Management following Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery: A Prospective
B ifti, M Ekinci, E ELİK, İ Tukac, B Glboyu, M GNLOĞLU, ...
Anestezi Dergisi 28 (3) 2020
Citations: 18



Clavipectoral Fascia Plane Block for Analgesia after Clavicle Surgery.
YO Atalay, E Mursel, B ifti, G İpte
Revista espaola de anestesiologa y reanimacin 66 (10), 562-563 2019
Citations: 18



Trkiye’de 2000-2014 yılları arasında okul ncesi eğitimi Alanında yapılan yksek lisans tezlerinin İncelenmesi
H Durukan, Y Atalay, SN Şen
Dicle niversitesi Ziya Gkalp Eğitim Fakltesi Dergisi 26, 62-77 2015
Citations: 18



The effectiveness of clavipectoral fascia plane block for analgesia after clavicle surgery: a report of five cases.
YO Atalay, B ifti, M Ekinci, S Yesiltas
Minerva anestesiologica 86 (9), 992-993 2020
Citations: 14



A complication of the laryngeal mask airway: pharyngolaryngeal rupture and pneumomediastinum
YO Atalay, C Kaya, S Aktas, K Toker
European Journal of Anaesthesiology| EJA 32 (6), 439-440 2015
Citations: 14



Comparison of Ultrasound‐Guided Type‐II Pectoral Nerve Block and Rhomboid Intercostal Block for Pain Management Following Breast Cancer Surgery: A Randomized, Controlled Trial
B Ciftci, M Ekinci, P Basim, EC Celik, IC Tukac, M Zenciroglu, YO Atalay
Pain Practice 21 (6), 638-645 2021
Citations: 13



A comparison of the ultrasound-guided modified-thoracolumbar interfascial plane block and wound infiltration for postoperative pain management in lumbar spinal surgery patients.
M Ekinci, B ifti, EC elik, AM YAYIK, A Tahta, YO Atalay
Agri: Journal of the Turkish Society of Algology/Tu? rk Algoloji (Ag? r 2020
Citations: 13



Efficacy and safety of intravenous thiopental for sedation during magnetic resonance imaging in pediatric patients: a retrospective analysis
YO Atalay, T Leman, JD Tobias
Saudi journal of anaesthesia 11 (2), 185-189 2017
Citations: 13



Thiopental versus ketofol in paediatric sedation for magnetic resonance imaging: a randomized trial
YB Ustun, YO Atalay, E Koksal, C Kaya, F Ozkan, EB Sener, AV Polat
J Pak Med Assoc 67 (2), 247-251 2017
Citations: 13



Anesthesia management in a patient with Kabuki syndrome
YO Atalay, C Kaya, YB Ustun, AH Sahinoglu
Medical Archives 68 (5), 359 2014
Citations: 13



Ultrasound-guided modified thoracolumbar interfascial plane block is effective for pain management following multi-level lumbar spinal fusion surgery
M Ekinci, B Ciftci, YO Atalay
Ain-Shams Journal of Anesthesiology 11, 1-3 2019
Citations: 8