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Papers by B. Kocaoglu

International Journal of Toxicology, 2007

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of N-acetylcysteine (NAC) and desferoxamine (DF... more The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of N-acetylcysteine (NAC) and desferoxamine (DFO) administered alone or in combination together in rats with doxorubicin (DOX)-induced nephrotic syndrome, by monitoring oxidative stress parameters and trace elements in renal tissue and erythrocytes. Fifty-four male Sprague-Dawley rats were included the study. Equal volume of isotonic saline was injected to control rats. After DOX administration, the animals were divided into four experimental groups: (a) rats given only DOX; (b) rats treated with NAC; (c) rats treated with DFO; (d) rats treated with NAC plus DFO. The combination of N-acetylcysteine and DFO has no beneficial effect on reducing proteinuria in experimentally nephrotic rats, although both of these agents ameliorate the condition when administered separately. It seems likely that detrimental effects of NAC plus DFO could be secondary to its effects on erythrocyte selenium levels demonstrated here. Consequently, the results may propose caution to the use of antioxidant therapeutic strategies such as NAC plus DFO against nephropathy.

Biological Trace Element Research, 2009

The aims of our study were to evaluate the antioxidant defence mechanisms of liver tissue challen... more The aims of our study were to evaluate the antioxidant defence mechanisms of liver tissue challenged by doxorubucin (DOX) and to compare the possible protective effects of N-acetylcysteine (NAC) (n=10), deferoxamine (DOF) (n=10), DOF+NAC (n= 10) and selenium (n=9) on doxorubicin-induced hepatotoxicity. Fifty-six male rats (Mean weight = 250±50 g) randomly divided into five groups. Animals in study groups were pretreated with a single dose of Dox, which was administered intravenously. Control group (n=7) was treated with intravenous saline injection. Selenium was given intraperitoneally. Blood and urine samples were collected before sacrifice. Liver tissue samples were collected and tissue superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GSH-px), CAT activity, MDA, Zn, iron and copper were determined. DFO decreased lipid peroxidation significantly. DFO and NAC decreased CAT activity significantly. Antioxidant regimes increase SOD activities significantly. DOF and NAC increase GSH-px activities and copper levels significantly. Beneficial effect of selenium seems to result from its stimulation of SOD but not to GSH-px. It has been found that DOF, NAC and selenium have protective effects on Dox-induced hepatocellular damage. DOF+NAC did not result additional benefit.

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Acta orthopaedica et traumatologica turcica, 2004

We evaluated the long-term results of rotator cuff tears treated by open surgical repair. Ninety ... more We evaluated the long-term results of rotator cuff tears treated by open surgical repair. Ninety shoulders of 88 patients (36 females, 52 males; mean age 57 years; range 36 to 75 years) with rotator cuff tears were treated by open surgical repair and acromioplasty. A three-staged rehabilitation program was implemented following surgery. Objective evaluations were made with the use of the Constant-Murley scoring system. Pain was assessed through a visual analog scale. The mean follow-up period was 61 months (range 24 to 102 months). The mean Constant-Murley score increased from preoperative 41.7 (range 12 to 82) to postoperative 79.7 (range 42 to 100) (p<0.0001). The mean preoperative and postoperative pain scores were 7.5 (range 4 to 10) and 1.25 (range 0 to 5), respectively (p<0.0001). Only eight patients (9%) showed dissatisfaction with the surgical outcome. The remaining 80 patients (91%) were satisfied with the outcome and returned to their previous night comfort and daily...

Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy, 2008

Our goal was to determine the primary stability of overlapping osteochondral grafts used in mosai... more Our goal was to determine the primary stability of overlapping osteochondral grafts used in mosaicplasty by studying the effect of overlapping in an ex vivo model. Osteochondral grafts, 10 mm in diameter, were transplanted from the trochlea of cow femurs to the weight-bearing area of the lateral femoral condyle with 0, 15, or 30% overlap. The grafts were pushed in with a probe at a rate of 2 mm/min, and load (N)-displacement (mm) curves were recorded. In Group I (control, 0% overlap), insertion 1 and 2 mm below the cartilage level could be reached at 572.3 +/- 273.6 and 999.3 +/- 427.6 N, respectively. In Group II (15% overlap), insertion 1 and 2 mm below the cartilage level could be reached at 263.6 +/- 91.7 and 746.6 +/- 88.0 N, respectively. In Group III (30% overlap), insertion 1 and 2 mm below the cartilage level could be reached at 179.4 +/- 31.2 and 657.0 +/- 106.5 N, respectively. The loads that were necessary to produce a 1-mm dent in the grafts were significantly different between Groups I and II and Groups I and III (p &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt; 0.05). These results suggest that stability may be reduced by graft overlapping in mosaicplasty surgery. The results of this ex vivo animal study contribute to a more complete understanding of the primary stability of osteochondral grafts in an overlapping position as well as postoperative protocols.

Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - British Volume, 2010

We investigated the effect of mitomycin-C on the reduction of the formation of peritendinous fibr... more We investigated the effect of mitomycin-C on the reduction of the formation of peritendinous fibrous adhesions after tendon repair. In 20 Wistar albino rats the tendo Achillis was cut and repaired using a modified Kessler technique. The rats were divided into two equal groups. In group 1, an injection of mitomycin-C was placed between the tendon and skin of the right leg. In group 2, an identical volume of sterile normal saline was injected on the left side in a similar fashion. All the rats received mitomycin-C or saline for four weeks starting from the day of operation. The animals were killed after 30 days. The formation of peritendinous fibrous tissue, the inflammatory reaction and tendon healing were evaluated. The tensile strength of the repaired tendons was measured biomechanically. Microscopic evidence of the formation of adhesions and inflammation was less in group 1. There was no significant difference in the tensile load required to rupture the repaired tendons in the two groups. Mitomycin-C may therefore provide a simple and inexpensive means of preventing of post-operative adhesions.

Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica, 2008

We evaluated early results of patients undergoing mosaicplasty for full-thickness cartilage lesio... more We evaluated early results of patients undergoing mosaicplasty for full-thickness cartilage lesions of the knee. The study included 24 patients (8 females, 16 males; mean age 39 years; range 17 to 52 years) with full-thickness cartilage lesions on the weight-bearing surface of the lateral (n=6) and medial (n=8) femoral condyles. Mosaicplasty was performed with open surgery. All grafts were harvested from the ipsilateral femoral condyle at the level of the sulcus terminalis and transplanted with the mosaicplasty technique to the defect area. The mean defect diameter was 13.5 mm (range 8 to 27 mm), and the mean number of grafts used was 1.5 (range 1 to 4). Final clinical assessments were made using the Lysholm and ICRS (International Cartilage Repair Society) scoring systems. Radiological evaluations were made according to the Kellgren-Lawrence criteria. Donor-site morbidity was evaluated according to the Bandi scoring system. The mean follow-up was 30.5 months (range 13 to 47 months). The mean pre- and postoperative Lysholm knee scores were 46 (range 28 to 64) and 86 (range 76 to 100), respectively. ICRS scores were grade I in 16 patients (66.7%), grade II in six patients (25%), and grade III in two patients (8.3%). Five patients (20.8%) had slight donor-site disturbance which regressed within six months to a level that did not restrict daily physical activities. All the patients returned to preinjury activity levels. Postoperative magnetic resonance imaging showed no signs of graft loosening or collapse. According to the Kellgren-Lawrence criteria, 20 patients (83.3%) were free from any signs of osteoarthritis, whereas four patients (16.7%) exhibited early osteoarthritic changes. Mosaicplasty is a reliable procedure in the treatment of full-thickness chondral lesions because it is minimally invasive, can be performed at a single session, and has a low complication rate and low cost.

Aim of this study is to introduce, evaluate, and propose a basic arthroscopy training course with... more Aim of this study is to introduce, evaluate, and propose a basic arthroscopy training course with interactive methods as using bovine knees, joint models but mainly focusing on practices with motor skill-learning devices. This study presents the results of a skill training program which is based on ''motor skill training'' theory and using ''bovine knees'' to simulate a specific task as arthroscopy both in education and evaluation. The participants gave feedback regarding their expectations, fulfillment, and selfevaluation on the degree of their improvement levels, after which their skills were evaluated by an expert while they performed the arthroscopic procedure. During this evaluation of the task, a four-dimensional checklist which was prepared previously by the consensus of three experts was used, and a global grading of each rater was added at the end of the checklist. In this 2-day course, small group teaching sessions are integrated with active and experiential learning methods consisting of short presentations by the educators, demonstrations using joint models and audio-visual teaching material, and significant continuous feedback by the teachers during the proceedings. Participants' expectations and post-course feedback results were obtained using a brief questionnaire which involved mostly open-ended questions. The self-rating of ''own basic diagnostic arthroscopy skill'' on a scale of 0-10 was completed by the participants both previous to and following the course to establish a student-centered learning environment. Overall rating of the course was asked on a

Journal of nephrology

Various experimental models related to Adriamycin (ADR)-induced nephropathy have been reported. T... more Various experimental models related to Adriamycin (ADR)-induced nephropathy have been reported. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the efficacy of N-acetylcysteine (NAC), deferoxamine (DFO) and selenium in protection against renal injury in ADR nephropathy. The study included 53 Sprague Dawley male rats. Nephrotic syndrome was induced by injection of ADR 5 mg/kg intravenously (n=46). Control rats (n=7) were injected with an equal volume of isotonic saline. After ADR administration, they were divided into a group given only ADR (n=17) and 3 antioxidant treatment groups: (i) NAC (n=10), (ii) DFO (n=10) and (iii) selenium (n=9). In both renal tissue and erythrocytes, oxidative system parameters and trace elements were determined. Nephrotic syndrome was proven in ADR-injected rats 4 weeks after injections, with proteinuria, higher blood lipids and hypoalbuminemia. All of the antioxidant agents used in the present study to prevent the development of nephrotic syndrome provi...