O Akin

Publications (6)10.09 Total impact

• Article: Effects of Cholerella sp. microalgae extract on colonic anastomosis in rats with protein-energy malnutrition.

  B Salman, M Kerem, A Bedirli, H Katircioglu, E Ofluoglu, O Akin, I Onbasilar, S Ozsoy, R Haziroglu
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  ABSTRACT: Algae, which are used as supplementary nutrients in various countries, are products rich in protein, vitamins and minerals. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of algae extracts on the healing of colonic anastomosis in malnourished rats. Seventy-two rats were randomized to three groups. Group 1 was fed with standard diet for 15 days, before and after the colonic anastomosis. Groups 2 and 3 were fed with a malnutrition diet for 15 days prior to colonic anastomosis and then with the basic diet for 15 days there after. Group 3 also received an extract of algae derived from Cholerella sp. via oral gavage postoperatively, in addition to the basic diet. Rats were killed on the 3rd, 7th and 15th postoperative day. Blood samples were collected to evaluate prealbumin, transferring and albumin levels. Anastomotic bursting pressures (BPs), histopathology and tissue hydroxyproline levels were evaluated after killing. In group 3, the prealbumin level on the 3rd postoperative day and transferrin and albumin levels on the 7th and 15th postoperative days were significantly increased compared with the other groups (P < 0.05). Tissue hydroxyproline levels and anastomotic BPs of group 3 were significantly higher than in group 2 on the 3rd, 7th and 15th postoperative days (P < 0.05). Histopathological examination of the anastomosis revealed significantly better healing patterns for group 3 than for groups 1 and 2 (P < 0.05). Extract derived from Cholerella sp. microalgae has favourable effects on healing of experimental colon anastomoses.
  Colorectal Disease 07/2008; 10(5):469-78. · 2.93 Impact Factor
• Article: Is common femoral artery flow affected by the ipsilateral transplanted kidney?

  I Isiklar, O Uzuner, A Demirag, O Akin, M Haberal
  Transplantation Proceedings 12/1999; 31(8):3133-4. · 1.00 Impact Factor
• Article: Hepatic alveolar echinococcosis. A case report.

  O Akin, I Isiklar
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  ABSTRACT: Alveolar echinococcosis is a rare parasitic disease caused by Echinococcus multilocularis and most commonly involves the liver. Early diagnosis and precise evaluation of the localisation and the extent of the lesions are essential for treatment. In this report, we present US and CT findings in a patient with hepatic alveolar echinococcosis.
  Acta Radiologica 06/1999; 40(3):326-8. · 1.37 Impact Factor
• Article: An unusual sonographic finding in Caroli's disease.

  O Akin, I Isiklar, C Baysal, S E Bilginoglu
  American Journal of Roentgenology 11/1998; 171(4):1167. · 2.78 Impact Factor
• Article: Changes in bone mineral density after renal transplantation.

  I Işiklar, O Akin, A Demirağ, E A Niron
  Transplantation Proceedings 06/1998; 30(3):814-5. · 1.00 Impact Factor
• Article: Effects of renal transplantation on body composition.

  I Işiklar, O Akin, A Demirağ, E A Niron
  Transplantation Proceedings 06/1998; 30(3):831-2. · 1.00 Impact Factor