2023
Application of novel PACS-based informatics platform to identify imaging based predictors of CDKN2A allelic status in glioblastomas
Tillmanns N, Lost J, Tabor J, Vasandani S, Vetsa S, Marianayagam N, Yalcin K, Erson-Omay E, von Reppert M, Jekel L, Merkaj S, Ramakrishnan D, Avesta A, de Oliveira Santo I, Jin L, Huttner A, Bousabarah K, Ikuta I, Lin M, Aneja S, Turowski B, Aboian M, Moliterno J. Application of novel PACS-based informatics platform to identify imaging based predictors of CDKN2A allelic status in glioblastomas. Scientific Reports 2023, 13: 22942. PMID: 38135704, PMCID: PMC10746716, DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-48918-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInformatics platformDeep learning algorithmsImaging featuresCDKN2A alterationsLearning algorithmHeterozygous lossHomozygous deletionLarge datasetsDeep white matter invasionGBM molecular subtypesNew informaticsQualitative imaging biomarkersWhole-exome sequencingQualitative imaging featuresGBM resectionRadiographic evidenceWorse prognosisPACSMolecular subtypesPial invasionImaging biomarkersCDKN2A mutationsAllele statusNoninvasive identificationMagnetic resonance imagesClinical and genomic differences in supratentorial versus infratentorial NF2 mutant meningiomas.
Tabor J, O'Brien J, Vasandani S, Vetsa S, Lei H, Jalal M, Marianayagam N, Jin L, Millares Chavez M, Haynes J, Dincer A, Yalcin K, Aguilera S, Omay S, Mishra-Gorur K, McGuone D, Morales-Valero S, Fulbright R, Gunel M, Erson-Omay E, Moliterno J. Clinical and genomic differences in supratentorial versus infratentorial NF2 mutant meningiomas. Journal Of Neurosurgery 2023, 139: 1648-1656. PMID: 37243548, DOI: 10.3171/2023.4.jns222929.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSubtotal resectionSupratentorial tumorsElevated Ki-67High-risk featuresProgression-free survivalChromosome 1p deletionInfratentorial counterpartsInfratentorial tumorsPostoperative managementSomatic driver mutationsCerebral convexityGrade IIInfratentorial meningiomasKi-67Posterior fossaLoss of heterozygosityMeningiomasResectionTumorsWhole-exome sequencing dataDriver mutationsHigh gradeSignificant differencesExome sequencing dataSporadic meningiomasSurgical strategies for intracranial meningioma in the molecular era
Dincer A, Morales-Valero S, Robert S, Tabor J, O’Brien J, Yalcin K, Fulbright R, Erson-Omay Z, Dunn I, Moliterno J. Surgical strategies for intracranial meningioma in the molecular era. Journal Of Neuro-Oncology 2023, 162: 253-265. PMID: 37010677, PMCID: PMC10167142, DOI: 10.1007/s11060-023-04272-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsExtent of resectionGrade 1 tumorsInfluence of surgeryTreatment of choiceHigh recurrence rateBiology of meningiomasIntroductionSurgical resectionSymptomatic recurrenceDisease recurrenceDefinitive managementRecurrence rateSurgical strategyWHO gradeIntracranial meningiomasClinical predictive powerMalignant transformationGrading scaleNatural historyMeningiomasUnexpected recurrenceRecurrence
2022
Genomic profiling of sporadic multiple meningiomas
Erson-Omay EZ, Vetsa S, Vasandani S, Barak T, Nadar A, Marianayagam NJ, Yalcin K, Miyagishima D, Aguilera SM, Robert S, Mishra-Gorur K, Fulbright RK, McGuone D, Günel M, Moliterno J. Genomic profiling of sporadic multiple meningiomas. BMC Medical Genomics 2022, 15: 112. PMID: 35568945, PMCID: PMC9107270, DOI: 10.1186/s12920-022-01258-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGrade IComprehensive next-generation sequencingMonoclonal originClinical management strategiesPrior radiation exposureRelevant clinical dataMajority of tumorsInter-tumoral heterogeneitySurgical resectionClinical behaviorGrade IIClinical dataFamily historyMultiple meningiomasGrade I.Same patientMonoclonal expansionPatientsClonal formationBilateral meningiomasMeningiomasIndividual tumorsTumorsPatient behavesGenomic profiling
2021
Surgical strategies for older patients with glioblastoma
Barak T, Vetsa S, Nadar A, Jin L, Gupte TP, Fomchenko EI, Miyagishima DF, Yalcin K, Vasandani S, Gorelick E, Zhao AY, Antonios J, Theriault BC, Lifton N, Marianayagam N, Omay B, Omay ZE, Huttner A, McGuone D, Blondin NA, Corbin Z, Fulbright RK, Moliterno J. Surgical strategies for older patients with glioblastoma. Journal Of Neuro-Oncology 2021, 155: 255-264. PMID: 34626296, PMCID: PMC8651607, DOI: 10.1007/s11060-021-03862-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsKarnofsky performance scoreLength of surgeryOlder patientsOverall survivalPostoperative complicationsSurgical resectionSurgical strategyLow preoperative KPS scorePoor Karnofsky performance scoreLow Karnofsky performance scoreYale-New Haven HospitalPostoperative adjuvant treatmentPreoperative KPS scoreAdjuvant treatment regimensExtent of resectionNew Haven HospitalUse of ioMRIAdjuvant treatmentHospital stayKPS scoreMethodsClinical dataConsecutive patientsPrognostic factorsTreatment regimensExperienced hands
2018
Coronary sinus ostial atresia: A rare associated anomaly that should be remembered in patients undergoing univentricular palliation
Çevik A, Ertürk M, Balcı Ş, Yalçın K, Karacı A. Coronary sinus ostial atresia: A rare associated anomaly that should be remembered in patients undergoing univentricular palliation. The Anatolian Journal Of Cardiology 2018, 20: 303-304. PMID: 30391970, PMCID: PMC6280275, DOI: 10.14744/anatoljcardiol.2018.84453.Peer-Reviewed Original Research