Author Archives: Prof. Dr. Özgür KILIÇKESMEZ

Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (IIH): Symptoms, Causes and Treatment

Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (IIH) is a condition characterized by increased intracranial pressure without an identifiable [...]

Dural Arteriovenous Fistula (DAVF): Symptoms, Causes and Treatment Options

A dural arteriovenous fistula (DAVF) is an abnormal connection between a meningeal artery and a [...]

Circle of Willis: Anatomy, Function and Clinical Importance

The Circle of Willis is a ring-shaped arterial structure at the base of the brain [...]

Computed Tomography (CT Scan): Uses, Procedure, Benefits and Risks

Computed Tomography (CT) is a diagnostic imaging technique that uses X-rays and computer processing to [...]

Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA): Procedure, Uses and Benefits

MR angiography (MRA) is a non-invasive imaging method that uses magnetic resonance technology to visualize [...]

Penile Doppler Ultrasound: Procedure, Uses and Results

Penile Doppler is an imaging test used to evaluate blood flow in penile arteries and [...]

IRE (NanoKnife) for Prostate Cancer: Procedure, Benefits and Risks

IRE (Irreversible Electroporation) with NanoKnife is a minimally invasive treatment for prostate cancer. It uses [...]

HIFU for Prostate Cancer: Procedure, Benefits, Risks and Recovery

HIFU (High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound) in prostate cancer is a non-invasive treatment that uses focused ultrasound [...]

Thrombolysis: Types, Procedure, Indications and Risks

Thrombolysis is a medical treatment that dissolves blood clots using thrombolytic drugs. It is primarily [...]

Bethesda Classification for Thyroid Cytology: Categories and Cancer Risk

The Bethesda classification is a standardized reporting system for thyroid cytology obtained through fine-needle aspiration [...]

Vascular Disorders and Tinnitus: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Options

The relationship between vascular disorders and tinnitus is well established, with abnormal blood flow causing [...]

Saccular Aneurysm: Symptoms, Causes, Rupture Risks and Treatment

A saccular aneurysm is a balloon-like bulge on one side of a blood vessel wall, [...]

Tendinitis: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment Options

Tendinitis is the inflammation of a tendon, leading to pain, tenderness, and limited mobility. It [...]

Bursitis: Types, Symptoms, Causes and Treatment Options

Bursitis is the inflammation of bursae, small fluid-filled sacs that cushion joints. It causes pain, [...]

Budd-Chiari Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment

Budd-Chiari syndrome is a rare liver disorder caused by obstruction of the hepatic veins. This [...]

Brain Aneurysm Stent Treatment: Procedure, Benefits, Risks and Recovery

Brain aneurysm stent treatment is a minimally invasive approach used to stabilize blood flow and [...]

Radiofrequency Ablation for Kidney Tumors: Procedure, Benefits and Risks

Radiofrequency ablation is a non-surgical treatment for small kidney tumors. A probe delivers controlled heat [...]

Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment: Balloon Angioplasty and Stenting

 Interventional balloon and stent treatment is a minimally invasive method for peripheral artery disease. By [...]

Radiofrequency Ablation for Varicose Veins: Procedure, Benefits and Recovery

Varicose vein treatment with radiofrequency is a minimally invasive procedure that uses heat energy to [...]

Medical Catheter: Types, Uses, Insertion Procedure and Risks

A catheter is a thin, flexible tube inserted into the body to drain fluids, deliver [...]

Epidural Blood Patch: Procedure, Benefits, Risks and Recovery

An epidural blood patch is a medical procedure used to treat persistent headaches caused by [...]