Prof. Dr. SEDAT ÖKTEM

A. Articles published in internationally refereed journals: A1. Tokuc G, Oktem S, Genc A. ‘‘Nasopharyngeal lymphoid hyperplasia after therapy for childhood lymphomas’’. Acta Oncol, 45, 618-20 (2006). A2. Boran P, Tokuc G, Vagas E, Oktem S, Gokduman M.K. ‘‘Impact of zinc supplementation in children with acute diarrhoea in Turkey’’. Arch Dis Child, 91, 296–299 (2006). A3.Boran P, Tokuc G, Pisgin B, Oktem S, Yegin Z, Bostan O. ‘‘Impact of obesity on ventilatory function’’. J Pediatr , 83, 171-6 (2007). A4. Boran P, Tokuç G, Boran BO, Oktem S. “Intracerebral Hematoma as a Complication of Intrathecal Methotrexate Administration’’. Pediatr Blood Cancer, 50, 152-4 (2008). A5.Boran P, Tokuç G, Pişgin B, Oktem S. “Assessment of quality of life in asthmatic Turkish children’’. Turk J Pediatr, 50, 18-22 (2008). A6. Oktem, S., R. Ersu, Z. S. Uyan, E. Cakir, F. Karakoc, B. Karadag, G. Kiyan and E. Dagli, “Home ventilation for children with chronic respiratory failure in Istanbul,” Respiration, 76, 76-81 (2008). A7. Cakir, E., B. Gocmen, Z. S. Uyan, S. Oktem, G. Kiyan, F. Karakoc, R. Ersu, B. Karadag, T. Dagli and E. Dagli, “An Unusual Case of Chylothorax Complicating Childhood Tuberculosis,” Pediatr Pulmonol, 43, 611-614 (2008). A8. Cakir, E., Z. S. Uyan, S. Oktem, F. Karakoc, R. Ersu, B. Karadag and E. Dagli, “Flexible bronchoscopy for diagnosis and follow up of childhood endobronchial tuberculosis,” Pediatr Infect Dis J, 27, 783-787 (2008). A9. Cakir, E., R. Hamutcu Ersu,. S. Uyan, S. Oktem, B. Karadag, O. Yapar, O. Pamukcu, F. Karakoc, and E. Dagli, “Flexible bronchoscopy as a valuable tool in the evaluation of persistent wheezing in children,” Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol, 73, 1666-1668 (2009). A10. Tokuç G, Boran P, Oktem S. “Langerhans cell histiocytosis in Turkish children” Turk J Pediatr, 51, 344-9 (2009). A11. S. Oktem, E. Cakir, Z. S. Uyan, B. Karadag, R. Hamutcu Ersu, G. Kiyan, F. Akalin, F. Karakoc, E. Dagli, “Diaphragmatic paralysis after pediatric heart surgery: usefulness of non-invasive ventilation,” Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol, 74, 430-431 (2010). A.12. Z. S. Uyan, R. Ersu, S. Oktem, E. Cakir, O.K. Koksalan, B. Karadag, F. Karakoc, E. Dagli, “Mycobacterium abcessus infection in a cystic fibrosis patients: a difficult to treat infection,” Int J Tuberc Lung Dis, 14, 250-251 (2010). A13. Cakir, E., R. Ersu, Z. S. Uyan, S. Oktem, N. Varol, F. Karakoc, B. Karadag, M. Akyol and E. Dagli, “The Prevalence and Risk Factors of Asthma and Allergic Diseases among Working Adolescents,” Asian Pac J Allergy Immunol, 28(2-3), 122-9 (2010). B. Papers presented at international scientific meetings and published in proceedings: B1.Tokuc G., Oktem S., Akın Y., Vitrinel A. Bone mineral density in children with a malignancy at completion of chemotherapy. SIOP XXXII Congress Meeting Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Medical&Pediatric Oncology Vol 35,3, 344, 2000 B2.Oktem S, Girit N, Vitrinel A, Tokuc G. Social, demographic and clinical properties of children with extrinsic asthma. The 23 rd International Congress of Pediatrics Beijing, China, Abstracts, 360, 2001. B3.Tokuc G., Oktem S., Tutar E., Narter F.. Ewing family tumours: Experience at Kartal Education and Research Hospital. SIOP XXXIV Congress Meeting Porto, Portugal Medical&Pediatric Oncology Vol 39,4, 392, 2002 B4.Tokuc G., Oktem S., Genc A. Nasopharyngeal lymphoid hyperplasia after therapy for childhood Lymhomas. SIOP XXXV Congress Meeting, Cairo, Egypt, Medical&Pediatric Oncology Vol 41,4, 374, 2003 B5.Tokuc G., Oguzbalaban E.S., Oktem S. Childhood malignant brain tumors. SIOP XXXVI Congress Meeting, Oslo, Norway, Pediatric Blood&Cancer Vol 43,4, 448, 2004 B6.Tokuc G, Boran P, Oktem S. Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis: Retrospective Analysis of 8 Cases. 29th UMEMPS Congress, Istanbul, Turkey, Abstract Book, 237-8, 2005 B7.Boran P, Tokuc G, Oktem S, Yegin Z. Anxiety and performance status of children surviving cancer. 29th UMEMPS Congress, Istanbul, Turkey, Abstract Book, 237, 2005 B8. Boran P, Tokuç G, Oktem S, Yegin Z. Nutritional Status of Children with Cancer. 29th UMEMPS Congress Union of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean Pediatric Societies, Istanbul, Turkey, Abstract Book, 145, 2005. B9. Boran P, Oktem S, Tokuç G, Pisgin B, Bostan O, Yegin Z. Impact of Obesity on Ventilatory Function and Associated Risk Factors. 29th UMEMPS Congress Union of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean Pediatric Societies, Istanbul, Turkey, Abstract Book, 104, 2005. B10. E. Cakir, , Z. S. Uyan, S. Oktem, R. Ersu, B. Karadag, F. Karakoc and E. Dagli, “Difficulty in diagnosis of patients who have cystic fibrosis like symptoms and borderline sweat test,” 16th European Respiratory Society Meeting, Munich, Germany, Eur Respir J, 28, Suppl 50, 716s, 2006. B11. Z. S. Uyan, E. Cakir, S. Oktem, B. Karadag, R. Ersu, F. Karakoc and E. Dagli, “Long-Term Follow-Up And Nutritional Status Of Patients With Bronchiolitis Obliterans And Role Of Noninvasive Mechanical Ventilation In The Treatment Of Bronchiolitis Obliterans,” 16th European Respiratory Society Meeting, Munich, Germany, Eur Respir J, 28, Suppl 50, 487s, 2006. B12. Oktem S., Ersu R., Uyan Z. S., Cakir E., Karadag B., Karakoc F. and Dagli E., “Home Ventilation For Chronic Respiratory Failure In Children,” 16th European Respiratory Society Meeting, Munich, Germany, Eur Respir J, 28, Suppl 50, 370s, 2006. B13. Z.S. Uyan, G. Ünlügüzel, G. Haklar, E. Çakır, S. Oktem, R. Ersu, B. Karadağ, F. Karakoç, E. Dağlı. The effect of inhaled steroids on bronchial hyperreactivity, oxidative status, clinical and inflammatory parameters in patients with cystic fibrosis. European Respiratory Journal, 30, Suppl 51, 646s, 17th European Respiratory Society Meeting, Stockholm, Sweden, 2007. B14. E. Cakir, N. Varol, ZS. Uyan, S. Oktem, B.Karadag, P. Ay, R.Ersu, F. Karakoc, E.Dagli. The Prevalence of Asthma and Allergic Diseases in working children. 17th European Respiratory Society Meeting, Stockholm, Sweden, Eur Respir J, 30, Suppl 51, 400s, 2007. B15. S. Oktem, A. Cağlar, R.Ersu, ZS. Uyan, F. Karakoc, B.Karadag, I. Akpinar, S. Sirvanci, E.Dagli. Evaluation of Sleep Quality in Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia Patients. 18th European Respiratory Society Meeting, Berlin, Germany, Eur Respir J, 32, Suppl 52, 300s, 2008. B16. S. Oktem, RE. Senay, R.Ersu, P. Ay, A. Topuzoglu, A.Arman, F. Karakoc, B.Karadag, E.Dagli. Prevalence of Habitual Snoring and Its Association with Socioeconomic Status in Primary School Children in Istanbul. 18th European Respiratory Society Meeting, Berlin, Germany, Eur Respir J, 32, Suppl 52, 715s, 2008. B17. Z. S. Uyan, O. Pamukcu, E. Cakir, S. Oktem, F. Karakoc, B. Karadag, R. Ersu, E. Dagli. ‘‘Bronchoscopy findings in children with asthma symptoms’’. 19th European Respiratory Society Meeting, Vienna, Austria, Eur Respir J, 34, Suppl 53, 303s, 2009. B18. R. E. Senay, Z. S. Uyan, S. Oktem, B. Karadag, F. Karakoc, R. Ersu, E. Dagli. ‘‘Non-invasive ventilation in children with cystic fibrosis’’. 19th European Respiratory Society Meeting, Vienna, Austria, Eur Respir J, 34, Suppl 53, 132s, 2009. B19. N. Yazıcı, G. Tokuc, S. Oktem, M. Zeren, D. Buyukkalfa, H.A. Civan. Sleep disorders and depression in children with cancer and caregivers: A comparison with healthy subjects. 41st Annual Conference of the International Society of Pediatric Oncology. SIOP 2009, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Pediatric Blood&Cancer Vol 53,5, 87-88, 2009 B20. S. Oktem, R. Ersu, A. Caglar, Z. S. Uyan, E. Cakir, F. Karakoc, B. Karadag, E. Dagli (Istanbul, Turkey). Sleep study in primary ciliary dyskinesia patients. European Respiratory Society Annual Congress 2010, Barcelona, Spain, Abstract No: E 264, 18-22 September, 2010 B21. E. Erdem, R. Ersu, Y. Gokdemir, S. Oktem, Z. S. Uyan, I. Akpinar, F. Karakoc, B. Karadag, E. Dagli (Istanbul, Turkey). Effect of night symptoms and disease severity on sleep quality in children with bronchiectasis; European Respiratory Society Annual Congress 2010, Barcelona, Spain, Abstract No: E 263, 18-22 September, 2010. C. International books written or book chapters: C1. Sedat Oktem, Refika Ersu, Elif Dagli. “Home Mechanical Ventilation in Children With Chronic Respiratory Failure”, NONINVASIVE MECHANICAL VENTILATION, Esquinas A (Ed). Section 10, 387-396, Springer-Verlag, Berlin, 2010 D. Articles published in national refereed journals: D1. S. Öktem, A. Öğetman, G. Tokuç, Y. Akın, A. Vitrinel. ‘‘Evaluation of Vaccination Rates in Kartal and Surrounding Area’’. Kartal Education and Research Hospital Medical Journal, 10, 737-9 (1999). D2. E. Arat, G. Tokuç, F. Aksoy, Y. Akın, S. Öktem, A. Vitrinel. ‘‘Polycythemia in the Newborn’’. Kartal Education and Research Hospital Medical Journal, 10, 723-7 (1999). D3. R. M. Aydın, S. Cömert, S. Öktem, G. Çiler, Y. Akın, A. Vitrinel. Retrospective Analysis of Our Cases of Newborn Jaundice Due to Blood Group Incompatibility. Haydarpaşa Numune Education and Research Hospital Medical Journal, 40, 92-5 (2000). D4. Hemostasis. E. Tutar, G. Tokuç, S. Öktem. Kartal Education and Research Hospital Medical Journal, 11, 946-9 (2000). D5. E. Tutar, G. Tokuç, S. Öktem. Antithrombin III Levels in Healthy and Sick Newborns and Their Relationship with Idiopathic Respiratory Distress Syndrome. Kartal Education and Research Hospital Medical Journal, 11, 870-3 (2000). D6. F. Temel, S. Öktem, N. Çiçek, Y. Akın, A. Vitrinel, G. Tokuç. Evaluation of Febrile Convulsions Followed as Inpatients in Our Clinic Between 1995-2000. Kartal Education and Research Hospital Medical Journal, 11, 880-2 (2000). D7. L. Ger, S. Öktem, A. Vitrinel, S. Cömert, Z. Bircan. Analysis of the Relationship Between Renal Ultrasonography Findings and Nephrotic Syndrome. Haydarpaşa Numune Education and Research Hospital Medical Journal, 42, 18-19 (2002). D8. E. Tutar, G. Tokuç, S. Boylu, E. Şan, A. Vitrinel, S. Öktem, N. Girit, F. Narter, B. Kargı. Retrospective Evaluation of 40 Cases with Parapneumonic Effusion and Empyema. Çocuk Dergisi (Journal of Child Health), 2, 264-268 (2002). D9. S. Öktem, N. Girit, A. Vitrinel, G. Tokuç. Evaluation of the Clinical, Social and Demographic Characteristics of Children with Extrinsic Asthma. Kartal Education and Research Hospital Medical Journal, 13, 173-177 (2002). D10. A. Uzer, E. Tutar, G. Tokuç, S. Öktem. Imaging in Urinary Tract Infections. Kartal Education and Research Hospital Medical Journal, 13, 182-185 (2002). D11. Ö. Bostan, S. Öktem, G. Tokuç, F. K. Narter, E. Tutar, N. Girit, K. Esmer. Sociodemographic Characteristics of Patients Hospitalized in Our Hospital’s Pediatric Clinic. Kartal Education and Research Hospital Medical Journal, 14, 11-14 (2003). D12. N. Girit, G. Tokuç, S. Öktem, A. G. Erman, C. Deniz. Psychosocial Problems of Children with Cancer and Their Families. Kartal Education and Research Hospital Medical Journal, 14, 37-40 (2003). D13. A. Şeker, G. Tokuç, A. Vitrinel, S. Öktem, S. Cömert. Enzymatic Changes in Cerebrospinal Fluid in Meningitis Cases. Çocuk Dergisi (Journal of Child Health), 3, 56-62 (2003). D14. F. Narter, Ö. Ketenci, G. Tokuç, E. Tutar, S. Öktem. Hypercalcemia in Distal Renal Tubular Acidosis. Çocuk Dergisi (Journal of Child Health), 3, 72-74 (2003). D15. G. Tokuç, R. Tokuç, S. Öktem. Genitourinary System Infections in Childhood Cancers. Çocuk Dergisi (Journal of Child Health), 3, 170-173 (2003). D16. G.Tokuç, S Öktem. Bone Mineral Density in Pediatric Oncology Cases Whose Treatment Has Been Completed. Turkish Journal of Oncology, 18, 16-18 (2003). D17. P. Boran, G. Tokuç, S. Öktem. Childhood Poisonings. Çocuk Dergisi (Journal of Child Health), 4, 236-240 (2004). D18. S. Öktem, G. Tokuç, S. Yılmaz, Ö. Ketenci. Primary Hypomagnesemia: A Case Report. Çocuk Dergisi (Journal of Child Health), 4, 257-260 (2004). D19. S. Öktem, G. Tokuç, Ş. Şimşek, M. Zeren, Ö. Bostan, P. Boran, E. Tutar, S. Ağzıkuru, Ö. Ketenci. Evaluation of Our Acute Gastroenteritis Cases. Kartal Education and Research Hospital Medical Journal, 15, 147-150 (2004). D20. S. Boylu Ağzıkuru, G. Tokuç, S. Öktem, E. Tutar. Retrospective Analysis of Our Cases Presenting with Signs of Arthritis. Zeynep Kamil Medical Bulletin, 35, 23-27 (2004). D21. Ö. Bostan, S. Boylu Ağzıkuru, S. Öktem, G. Tokuç, A. Vitrinel, E. Tutar, Ö. Ketenci. Evaluation of Our Cases of Mumps Meningoencephalitis Followed at Our Clinic. Zeynep Kamil Medical Bulletin, 35, 141-144 (2004). D22. S. Öktem, C. Deniz, G. Tokuç, E. Tutar, S. Ağzıkuru, P. Boran. Evaluation of Our Cases of Tuberculous Meningitis. Zeynep Kamil Medical Bulletin, 35, 205-9 (2004). D23. S. Öktem, G. Tokuç, T. Yıldırım, E. Tutar, S. Boylu Ağzıkuru. Evaluation of Pediatric Pneumonia Cases Treated in Our Clinic. Zeynep Kamil Medical Bulletin, 35, 211-4 (2004). D24. S. Öktem, G. Tokuç, Ö. Ketenci, K.Cantürk. A Case of CHARGE Syndrome Presenting with Severe Respiratory Distress. Kartal Education and Research Hospital Medical Journal, 16, 93-97 (2005). D25. G. Tokuç, S. Öktem, Ş. Şimşek, S. Yılmaz. The Importance of CRP in Pediatric Hodgkin’s Disease. Zeynep Kamil Medical Bulletin, 36, 139-141 (2005). D26. S. Yılmaz, G. Tokuç, S. Öktem, N. Girit. The Effect of Inhaled Budesonide Therapy on Bone Density in Asthmatic Children. Zeynep Kamil Medical Bulletin, 36, 185-188 (2005). D27. F. T. Ergin, G. Tokuç, S. Öktem, P. Boran, Ö. Ketenci. Erythropoietin Therapy in Children with Solid Tumors. Çocuk Dergisi (Journal of Child Health), 5, 55-58 (2005). D28. S. Öktem, G. Tokuç, M. Keskin, P.Boran, K.Esmer. Evaluation of Factors Affecting Dental Caries in Hospitalized Children in Our Clinic. Göztepe Medical Journal, 21,125-128 (2006). D29. Ö. Ketenci Altıkardeşler, S. Öktem, G. Tokuç, P. Uygur. Food Allergy in Children with Asthma Bronchiale and Allergic Rhinitis. Göztepe Medical Journal, 21, 192-194 (2006). D30. S.Öktem, F Karakoç. New Treatments in Cystic Fibrosis. Türkiye Klinikleri Cystic Fibrosis Special Issue, 3, 66-70 (2007). E. Papers presented at national scientific meetings and published in proceedings: E1. S. Öktem, A.Ögetman, G.Tokuç, Y.Akın, A.Vitrinel. Evaluation of vaccination rates in Kartal and surrounding areas. 43rd National Pediatrics Congress, 115, Ankara, 1999. E2. E.Arat, G.Tokuç, F.Aksoy, Y.Akın, S.Öktem, A.Vitrinel. Polycythemia in the newborn. 43rd National Pediatrics Congress, 116, Ankara, 1999. E3. F.Temel, S.Öktem, N. Çiçek, Y.Akın, A. Vitrinel, G.Tokuç. Evaluation of febrile convulsions followed as inpatients in our clinic between 1995-2000. XXXVI. Turkish Pediatrics Congress, 213, Istanbul, 2000. E4. L.Ger, S.Öktem, A. Vitrinel, S.Cömert, Z.Bircan. Analysis of the relationship between renal ultrasonography findings and nephrotic syndrome. XXXVI. Turkish Pediatrics Congress, 233, Istanbul, 2000. E5. G.Tokuç, A.Yılmaz, S.Öktem, N.Erdoğan, A. Vitrinel. A case of extrarenal Wilms Tumor. XI. Turkish Pediatric Oncology Group Congress, 73, Kuşadası, 2000. E6. G.Tokuç, S.Cömert, S.Öktem, T.Ağzıkuru, S.Doğan, A. Vitrinel. A case of Wilms Tumor with an atypical course. XI. Turkish Pediatric Oncology Group Congress, 73, Kuşadası, 2000. E7. G.Tokuç, S.Öktem, H.Yılmaz, K.Esmer, A. Vitrinel. Neurological findings accompanying Hodgkin's disease in a two-year-old child. XI. Turkish Pediatric Oncology Group Congress, 82, Kuşadası, 2000. E8. G.Tokuç, A.Şeker, S.Öktem, N. Girit, A. Vitrinel. Malignant melanoma in a two-and-a-half-year-old patient. XI. Turkish Pediatric Oncology Group Congress, 91, Kuşadası, 2000. E9. R.M.Aydın, S.Cömert, S.Öktem, G.Çiler, Y.Akın, A.Vitrinel. Retrospective analysis of our cases of newborn jaundice due to blood group incompatibility. Xth National Neonatology Congress, 93, Antalya, 2000. E10. A.M.Topsakal, Y.Akın, S.Cömert, S.Öktem, A.Vitrinel. Mean hemoglobin and hematocrit values of healthy term newborns in our region. Xth National Neonatology Congress, 94, Antalya, 2000. E11. A.Uzer, E.Tutar, G.Tokuç, S. Öktem. The importance of scintigraphy in urinary tract infections. II. National Pediatric Infectious Diseases Congress, 127, Adana, 2001. E12. A.Şeker, G.Tokuç, A.Vitrinel, S. Öktem, S.Cömert. Enzymatic changes in cerebrospinal fluid in meningitis cases. II. National Pediatric Infectious Diseases Congress, 136, Adana, 2001. E13. E.Tutar, G.Tokuç, S.Bağcı, E.Şan, A.Vitrinel, S. Öktem, N.Girit, B.Kargı. Retrospective evaluation of 40 cases with parapneumonic effusion and empyema. II. National Pediatric Infectious Diseases Congress, 146, Adana, 2001. E14. Yılmaz S, Tutar E, S. Öktem, Narter F.K, Tokuç G. Primary hypomagnesemia. 45th National Pediatrics Congress, 41, Erzurum, 2001. E15. Hepatitis B seroconversion in cases with solid tumors whose treatment has been completed. Tokuç G, Tavukçu F, S. Öktem, Girit N, Erdağ G.Ç. 45th National Pediatrics Congress, 60, Erzurum, 2001. E16. Yılmaz H, Tokuç G, Vitrinel A, Tutar E, S. Öktem. Screening for Haemophilus influenzae B with latex agglutination test in purulent meningitis. 45th National Pediatrics Congress, 76-77, Erzurum, 2001. E17. Tokuç G, S. Öktem, Tutar E, Narter F, Yavuz Yılmaz A. Our cases with solid tumors followed in our oncology service in the last four years. 45th National Pediatrics Congress, 106, Erzurum, 2001. E18. Temel F, Şan E, Tutar E, Tokuç G, Vitrinel A, S. Öktem. Evaluation of cases of diabetic ketoacidosis interned at our center in the last 2 years. 45th National Pediatrics Congress, 126, Erzurum, 2001. E19. S. Boylu, F.K.Narter, E.Tutar, S.Öktem, G.Tokuç. Retrospective analysis of our cases presenting with joint complaints. 46th National Pediatrics Congress, 172, Mersin, 2002. E20. S. Boylu, E.Tutar, F.K.Narter, K.Esmer, S.Öktem, A.Vitrinel, G.Tokuç. Record of patients hospitalized in the last year at Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Education and Research Hospital. 46th National Pediatrics Congress, 172, Mersin, 2002. E21. Ö. Bostan, S.Öktem, E.Tutar, N.Girit, K.Esmer, G.Tokuç. Sociodemographic characteristics of patients hospitalized in our hospital's pediatric clinic. 46th National Pediatrics Congress, 172, Mersin, 2002. E22. T.Yıldırım, F.T.Ergin, C.Deniz, E.Tutar, S.Öktem, S.Yılmaz, F.Narter, G.Tokuç. Evaluation of pneumonia cases treated in our clinic. 46th National Pediatrics Congress, 177, Mersin, 2002. E23. M. Keskin, S.Öktem, F.K.Narter, A.Vitrinel, G.Tokuç. Evaluation of patients presenting to our emergency and outpatient clinics. 46th National Pediatrics Congress, 193, Mersin, 2002. E24. C.Deniz, S.Öktem, G.Tokuç, K.Esmer, E.Tutar, N.Girit, F.Narter, A.Vitrinel. Our cases of tuberculous meningitis. 38th Turkish Pediatrics Congress, 315, Istanbul, 2002. E25. G.Tokuç, E.Şan, S.Öktem, E.Tutar, F.Narter, N.Girit. Our cases with rhabdomyosarcoma. 38th Turkish Pediatrics Congress, 347, Istanbul, 2002. E26. G.Tokuç, S.Öktem, Ö.Ketenci, E.Tutar, S.Özden, N.Girit, F.Narter. Our results in childhood Hodgkin's Disease. XII. Turkish Pediatric Oncology Congress, 144, Istanbul, 2002. E27. F.K. Narter, Ö.Ketenci, G.Tokuç, E.Tutar, S.Öktem. Hypercalcemia in renal tubular acidosis. 24th Pediatrics Days, 37, Istanbul, 2002. E28. G.Tokuç, S.Öktem, U. Kuyumcuoğlu, T.Yıldırım, N.Girit, N. Özşeker, F.K. Narter. Clinical outcomes in cases with Wilms tumor. 24th Pediatrics Days, 57, Istanbul, 2002. E29. N.Girit, G.Tokuç, S.Öktem, A.G.Erman, C.Deniz. Psychosocial problems of children with solid tumors and their families. 24th Pediatrics Days, 58, Istanbul, 2002. E30. C.Deniz, F. K.Narter, S.Öktem, G. Tokuç. Review of death cases in our service between 2000-2003. 47th National Pediatrics Congress, 104, Istanbul, 2003. E31. G.Tokuç, S. Öktem, Z. Baltacı, F. K.Narter. Patients with Non-Hodgkin Malignant Lymphoma followed in our clinic. 47th National Pediatrics Congress, 112, Istanbul, 2003. E32. E. Şan Uğuzbalaban, G. Tokuç, S.Öktem, F. K.Narter. Evaluation of our cases of childhood brain tumors in the last four years. 47th National Pediatrics Congress, 112, Istanbul, 2003. E33. Ağzıkuru SB, Tokuç G, S. Öktem, Narter F. K, Deniz C. A case of echinococcus alveolaris with widespread organ involvement. 39th Turkish Pediatrics Congress, 571, Cappadocia, 2003. E34. Bostan Ö, S. Öktem, Tokuç G, Vitrinel A, Vagas E, Deniz C. Our cases of mumps meningoencephalitis. 39th Turkish Pediatrics Congress, 572, Cappadocia, 2003. E35. Narter F. K, Tokuç G, S Öktem, Deniz C. Nutritional vitamin B12 deficiency in infancy due to 3 cases. 39th Turkish Pediatrics Congress, 572, Cappadocia, 2003. E36. P. Boran, G. Tokuç, S. Öktem. Childhood poisonings. 48th National Pediatrics Congress, 215, Samsun, 2004. E37. P. Boran, G. Tokuç, E. Vagas, S. Öktem, M.K. Gökduman. The effect of zinc supplementation on patients with acute diarrhea. 48th National Pediatrics Congress, 218, Samsun, 2004. E38. G. Tokuç, S. Öktem, Ş. Şimşek, S.Yılmaz. The importance of CRP in pediatric Hodgkin's disease. 48th National Pediatrics Congress, 282, Samsun, 2004. E39. G. Tokuç, S. Öktem, E.Ş. Uğuzbalaban, Ö. Bostan. Our cases of childhood malignant head and neck tumors. 48th National Pediatrics Congress, 282, Samsun, 2004. E40. G. Tokuç, S. Öktem, P. Boran, S.Ağzıkuru, Ö.Ketenci. Chronic hepatitis B in our pediatric oncology cases. 48th National Pediatrics Congress, 283, Samsun, 2004. E41. S. Öktem, F.T.Ergin, G.Tokuç. Cerebrospinal fluid ferritin levels in children with purulent meningitis. 48th National Pediatrics Congress, 296, Samsun, 2004. E42. S.Ağzıkuru, G. Tokuç, S. Öktem, E.Tutar. Retrospective evaluation of our cases with pleural effusion. 48th National Pediatrics Congress, 297, Samsun, 2004. E43. F.T.Ergin, S. Öktem, G. Tokuç. Use of erythropoietin in children with solid tumors. 48th National Pediatrics Congress, 304, Samsun, 2004. E44. P. Boran, G. Tokuç, B.Pişgin, S. Öktem. Quality of life in asthmatic children. 48th National Pediatrics Congress, 312, Samsun, 2004. E45. Ş.Şimşek, S. Öktem, M.Zeren, Ö.Bostan, G.Tokuç, A.Vitrinel. Evaluation of our acute gastroenteritis cases presenting to our clinic. 40th Turkish Pediatrics Congress, 58, Istanbul, 2004. E46. S Oktem, Tokuç G, Ketenci Ö, Cantürk K. A case of CHARGE syndrome presenting with severe respiratory distress. 49th National Pediatrics Congress, 330, Istanbul, 2005. E47. S. Öktem, G. Tokuç, M. Keskin, P. Boran, K.Esmer. Evaluation of oral health in hospitalized children in our clinic. 41st Turkish Pediatrics Congress, 597, Ankara, 2005. E48. B. Telatar, S. Cömert, A. Vitrinel, E. Erginöz, S. Öktem. Anthropometric measurements of term newborns. 13th National Neonatology Congress, 383, Kayseri, 2005. E49. Ö. Ketenci Altıkardeşler, S. Öktem, G. Tokuç. Food allergy in cases with asthma bronchiale and allergic rhinitis. 1st Uludağ Winter Congress, 134, Bursa, 2005. E50. S. Yılmaz, G. Tokuç, S. Öktem. The effect of inhaled steroid therapy on bone density in asthmatic children. 1st Uludağ Winter Congress, 134, Bursa, 2005. E51. S. Oktem, Z.S. Uyan, E. Çakır, R.Ersu, B. Karadağ, F. Karakoç, E.Dağlı. Evaluation of treatment responses in our cases of idiopathic pulmonary hemosiderosis. Turkish Thoracic Society 9th Annual Congress, 156, Antalya, 2006. E52. S. Oktem, E. Çakır, Z.S. Uyan, B. Karadağ, R.Ersu, F. Karakoç, E.Dağlı. The diagnostic contribution of flexible bronchoscopy in children with persistent and recurrent pneumonia and long-term follow-up results. 42nd Turkish Pediatrics Congress, 501, Antalya, 2006. E53. S. Oktem, E. Çakır, Z.S. Uyan, B. Karadağ, R.Ersu, F. Karakoç, E.Dağlı. Should flexible bronchoscopy be performed in children with persistent wheezing despite anti-inflammatory treatment? 42nd Turkish Pediatrics Congress, 501, Antalya, 2006. E54. H Aktürk, N. Tunç, E. Çakır, Z.S. Uyan, S. Oktem, R.Ersu, B. Karadağ, F. Karakoç, E.Dağlı. Gastrointestinal system findings of cystic fibrosis patients. Turkish Thoracic Society 10th Annual Congress, 21, Antalya, 2007. E55. S. Oktem, E.Cakır, Z.S.Uyan, B.Karadağ, R.Ersu, F. Karakoç, E.Dağlı. Childhood endobronchial tuberculosis cases: Flexible Bronchoscopy experience. Turkish Thoracic Society 10th Annual Congress, 79, Antalya, 2007. E56. S. Öktem, A.Nalbantoğlu, RE. Şenay, E.Erdem, R. Ersu, B. Karadağ, F. Karakoç, E. Dağlı. Use of BIPAP in acute respiratory failure in children. 5th National Pediatric Respiratory Diseases Congress, 9, Adana, 2008. E57. M. Taşdemir, S. Öktem, E.Erdem, F. Karakoç, B. Karadağ, R. Ersu, E. Dağlı. Characteristics of our cystic fibrosis patients followed in our clinic. 5th National Pediatric Respiratory Diseases Congress, 10, Adana, 2008. E58. E. Senay, R. Ersu, P. Ay, A. Arman, S. Öktem, Z. S. Uyan, F. Karakoç, B. Karadağ, and E. Dağlı, “Prevalence and Outcomes of Chronic Snoring in Primary School Children in Istanbul”, 11th Annual Thoracic Congress, 83, Antalya, 2008. E59. E.Erdem, E. Şenay, S. Öktem, Z. S. Uyan, R. Ersu, F. Karakoc, B. Karadağ and E. Dağlı, “Evaluation of sleep quality in patients with bronchiectasis,” 12th Annual Thoracic Congress, 131, Kemer, Antalya, 2009. E60. E.Tutar, S.Öktem, G.Erdoğan, Ö.Akıncı, P.Boran, K.Esmer, G. Tokuç. “Two cystic fibrosis cases presenting with hyponatremia and dehydration” 53rd National Pediatrics Congress, 118, Muğla, 2009. E61. B. Özcabı, G. Tokuç, S.Öktem, E.Tutar. “The importance of H. Pylori in asthmatic children” 53rd National Pediatrics Congress, 133, Muğla, 2009. E62. E.Tutar, M.Aykan, G.Erdoğan, P.Boran, S.Öktem, Ş.Şimşek, G. Tokuç. “A case report with mitochondrial fatty acid oxidation defect” 53rd National Pediatrics Congress, 189, Muğla, 2009. E63. G. Tokuç, N. Yazıcı, P. Boran, A. Celayir, Ş. Şimşek, E.Tutar, S.Öktem. “A Case of Neonatal Neuroblastoma with a Very Rapid Course and Iris Metastasis” 53rd National Pediatrics Congress, 271, Muğla, 2009. E64. Ö. Copcuoğlu, E.Tutar, P.Boran, S.Öktem, K. Esmer, Ş.Şimşek, G. Tokuç. “Retrospective evaluation of cases hospitalized with diagnosis of drug intoxication in the last six years” 53rd National Pediatrics Congress, 327, Muğla, 2009. E65. P.Boran, G. Tokuç, D. Çoban Büyükkalfa, E. Yardımcı, G. Öztürk Thomas, D. Çolak, B.Pişgin Volkan, E. Uğuzbalaban, E.Tutar, S.Öktem, Ş.Şimşek. “Frequency of hyponatremia in hospitalized patients” 53rd National Pediatrics Congress, 329, Muğla, 2009. E66. N. Yazıcı, G. Tokuç, P.Boran, S.Öktem, E.Tutar. “Primary Peripheral Neuroectodermal Tumor of the Orbit: A Rare Case Report” 6th Uludağ Pediatrics Winter Congress, 113, Uludağ, 2010. E67. S. Öktem, A. Çağlar, R. Ersu, Z. S. Uyan, E. Çakır, E. Dağlı “Evaluation of Polysomnography Results of Patients with Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia” Turkish Thoracic Society 13th Annual Congress, 341, Istanbul, 2010. E68. Y. D.Hanedar, Y.Gökdemir, E.Erdem, S.Öktem, R. Ersu, F.Karakoç, B.Karadağ, E. Dağlı “Congenital Central Hypoventilation Syndrome: A Rare and Severe Disease” Turkish Thoracic Society 13th Annual Congress, 539, Istanbul, 2010. E69.P.Uygur, S.Öktem, G. Tokuç, B.Tümerdem Çalık, E.Tutar, P.Boran, N. Yazıcı. “Effectiveness of Oxygen Mask and Venturi Mask in Children with Acute Respiratory Failure” Turkish Thoracic Society 13th Annual Congress, 624, Istanbul, 2010. E70. Y.Gökdemir, P. Ay, İ. N. Akpınar, S.Öktem, E.Erdem, Z. S. Uyan, E. Çakır, R. Ersu, E. Dağlı “Risk Factors Affecting Mortality in Cystic Fibrosis” Turkish Thoracic Society 13th Annual Congress, 625, Istanbul, 2010. E71. G. Tokuç, B.Dursun, N. Yazıcı, P.Boran, S.Öktem, E.Tutar, G.Can, N, Dumaz, D.Çolak, B.Berk, N.Haykır. “Review of Our Pediatric Solid Tumor Cases with Bone Metastasis at First Presentation” XVI. TPOG National Pediatric Cancer Congress, 2, Samsun, 2010. E72. G. Tokuç, S.Aşaroğlu, N. Yazıcı, P.Boran, Ş.Şimşek, E.Tutar, S.Öktem, M. Aykan, A. Yaşar. “Review of Our Pediatric Solid Tumor Cases with Pulmonary Metastasis at First Presentation” XVI. TPOG National Pediatric Cancer Congress, 92, Samsun, 2010. E73. K.Özdemir, G. Tokuç, E.Tutar, P.Boran, N. Yazıcı, S.Öktem. “Hepatitis B Seroconversion in Pediatric Oncology Patients” XVI. TPOG National Pediatric Cancer Congress, 107, Samsun, 2010. E74. N. Yazıcı, G. Tokuç, P.Boran, S.Öktem, E.Tutar, B.Berk, S.Aşaroğlu, E.Uğuzbalaban, Ş.Şimşek. “Oncological Emergencies at Diagnosis in Patients Seen at Kartal Education and Research Hospital Pediatric Oncology Clinic” XVI. TPOG National Pediatric Cancer Congress, 118, Samsun, 2010. E75. P.Boran, G. Tokuç, S.Öktem, E.Tutar, N. Yazıcı, E. Uğuzbalaban. “Comparison of the Efficacy of Montelukast and Zafirlukast in Children with Mild and Moderate Persistent Asthma” 46th Turkish Pediatrics Congress, Çeşme, Turk Ped Arş 45: 162-170, 2010. E76. E.Tutar, G. Thomas, G. Tokuç, S.Öktem, P.Boran, N. Yazıcı, E. Uğuzbalaban. “A Case Report of Achalasia” 46th Turkish Pediatrics Congress, Çeşme, Turk Ped Arş 45: 171-219, 2010. E77. E.Tutar, M Aykan, G. Tokuç, P.Boran, S.Öktem, E. Uğuzbalaban, N. Yazıcı. “Neuronal Intestinal Dysplasia Due to a Case” 46th Turkish Pediatrics Congress, Çeşme, Turk Ped Arş 45: 171-219, 2010. E78. E.Tutar, G. Thomas, G. Tokuç, P.Boran, S.Öktem, N. Yazıcı, E. Uğuzbalaban. “A Case Report of Congenital Hepatic Fibrosis” 46th Turkish Pediatrics Congress, Çeşme, Turk Ped Arş 45: 171-219 (2010). E79. E.Tutar, G. Thomas, G. Tokuç, P.Boran, S.Öktem. What Are the Causes and Findings of Upper GI Endoscopy in Children? 54th Turkey National Pediatrics Congress, Antalya, 20-24 October, S-026, 2010. E80. Tutar E, Aşaroğlu S, Tokuç G, Öktem S, Boran P, Şimşek Ş. Solitary rectal ulcer syndrome: a case report. 54th Turkey National Pediatrics Congress, Antalya, 20-24 October, P-79, 2010. E81. Çalışkan B, Tutar E, Tokuç G, Boran P, Öktem S, Uğuzbalaban EŞ. Evaluation of malnutrition status in hospitalized children aged 0-5 years. 54th Turkey National Pediatrics Congress, Antalya, 20-24 October, P-78, 2010. E82. Yardımcı E, Tutar E, Tokuç G, Uğuzbalaban EŞ, Öktem S, Boran P. Evaluation of blood lead levels and asymptomatic lead poisoning in children aged 1-6 years living near an industrial zone. 54th Turkey National Pediatrics Congress, Antalya, 20-24 October, P-154, 2010. E83. Uğuzbalaban EŞ, Tokuç G, Boran P, Aşaroğlu S, Yaşar A, Tutar E, Öktem S. Retrospective evaluation of our patients diagnosed with Kawasaki disease hospitalized in our service. 54th Turkey National Pediatrics Congress, Antalya, 20-24 October, P-117, 2010. E84. Tokuç G, Uğuzbalaban EŞ, Tutar E, Öktem S, Boran P, Berk B. A rare cause of hypercalcemia: Subcutaneous fat necrosis. 54th Turkey National Pediatrics Congress, Antalya, 20-24 October, P-118, 2010. E85. Tokuç G, Haykır N, Boran P, Öktem S, Tutar E, Uğuzbalaban EŞ, Şimşek Ş. Our oncology patients presenting with proptosis. 54th Turkey National Pediatrics Congress, Antalya, 20-24 October, P-105, 2010. E86. Büyükkalfa D, Tokuç G, Boran P, Yazıcı N, Öktem S, Uğuzbalaban EŞ, Tutar E. Echocardiographic evaluation of pediatric oncology patients treated with anthracycline derivatives. 54th Turkey National Pediatrics Congress, Antalya, 20-24 October, P-101, 2010. E87. Yılmaz T, Tokuç G, Tutar E, Yazıcı N, Boran P, Öktem S. Retrospective evaluation of our cases with Wilms tumor. 54th Turkey National Pediatrics Congress, Antalya, 20-24 October, P-103, 2010. E88. Sedat Öktem, Belma Dursun, Gülnur Tokuç, Engin Tutar, Perran Boran. “A Case of Congenital Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation with Late Presentation” Turkish Thoracic Society 14th Annual Congress, Side/Antalya, Türk Toraks Dergisi;12(ek2): P241 (2011) E89. Sedat Öktem, Selim Asaroğlu, Adem Yaşar, Engin Tutar, Gülnur Tokuç, Esin Uğuzbalaban, Serçin Güven. “Use of Nasal CPAP in Infants with Acute Respiratory Failure” Turkish Thoracic Society 14th Annual Congress, Side/Antalya, Türk Toraks Dergisi;12(ek2): SS087 (2011) E90. Engin Tutar, Perran Boran, Sedat Öktem, Gülnur Tokuç, Binnaz Çalışkan. 'Malnutrition in Hospitalized Pediatric Patients: How Well Do Local Growth Standards Overlap with World Health Organization Growth Standards?' 47th Turkish Pediatrics Congress, TRNC. Turk Ped Arş 2011; 46 Special Issue: 1-12 SS-14 (2011) E91. Sedat Öktem, Engin Tutar, Selim Asaroğlu, Adem Yaşar, Gülnur Tokuç. Home Ventilation Practices in Children. 47th Turkish Pediatrics Congress, TRNC. Turk Ped Arş 2011; 46 Special Issue: 1-12 SS-31 (2011) E92. Esra Karabağ Yılmaz, Yasemin Gökdemir, Sedat Öktem, Fazilet Karakoç, Bülent Karadağ, Refika Ersu. Home Respiratory Support in Children with Chronic Respiratory Failure. 47th Turkish Pediatrics Congress, TRNC. Turk Ped Arş 2011; 46 Special Issue: 1-12 P-59 (2011) E93. Özben Akıncı, Engin Tutar, Nahide Haykır, Esin Uğuzbalaban, Sedat Öktem, Serçin Güven, Gülnur Tokuç “Immune Deficiency Developing Due to Varicella Infection” 55th Turkey National Pediatrics Congress, Antalya, Poster No: P007 (2011) E94. Ayşe Karakaş, Engin Tutar, Merve Aykan, Şehmir Şimşek, Sedat Öktem, Gülnur Tokuç. Hepatosplenic Candidiasis Presenting with Widespread Skin Swellings: Case Report. 55th Turkey National Pediatrics Congress, Antalya, Poster No: P035 (2011) E95. Saime Kaya, Sedat Öktem, Engin Tutar, Şehmir Şimşek, Gülay Can Yılmaz, Gülnur Tokuç. Foreign Body Aspiration Cases with Atypical Findings. 55th Turkey National Pediatrics Congress, Antalya, Poster No: P055 (2011) E96. Özben Akıncı, Selma İlk, Sedat Öktem, Engin Tutar, Serçin Güven, Şehmir Şimşek, Perran Boran, Gülnur Tokuç. Evaluation of Cystic Fibrosis Patients for Pseudo-Bartter Syndrome 55th Turkey National Pediatrics Congress, Antalya, Poster No: P056 (2011) E97. Engin Tutar, Gamze Erdoğan, Serçin Güven, Gülay Can Yılmaz, Esin Uğuzbalaban, Sedat Öktem. Niemann-Pick Disease Type B: Case Report. 55th Turkey National Pediatrics Congress, Antalya, Poster No: P107 (2011) E98. Berkin Berk, Serçin Güven, Sedat Öktem, Engin Tutar, Esin Uğuzbalaban, Perran Boran. A Rare Case: Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis. 55th Turkey National Pediatrics Congress, Antalya, Poster No: P108 (2011) E99. Berkin Berk, Sedat Öktem, Engin Tutar, Ayşe Karakaş, Esin Uğuzbalaban, Gülnur Tokuç. Bronchoscopy and Follow-Up Results of Patients Presenting with Stridor. 55th Turkey National Pediatrics Congress, Antalya, Oral Presentation: S21 (2011) E100. Y.Gökdemir, E. Erdem, N. Yalındağ Öztürk, K. Cerit, S. Öktem, B. Karadağ, F. Karakoç, G. Kıyan, R. Ersu. Application of Home Respiratory Support in Children with Chronic Respiratory Failure. Turkish Thoracic Society 15th Annual Congress, Side/Antalya, SS176 (2012) E101. Aykan, Sedat Öktem, Sedat Aydın, Engin Tutar, Serçin Güven. Effects of Adenoid Hypertrophy on Pulmonary Function Tests in Asthmatic Children. Turkish Thoracic Society 15th Annual Congress, Side/Antalya, SS177 (2012) E102. Gülten Thomas, Sedat Öktem, Engin Tutar, Esin Uğuzbalaban. Relationship Between Vitamin D Levels and Asthma Severity. Turkish Thoracic Society 15th Annual Congress, Side/Antalya, P180 (2012) E103. Sedat Oktem, Engin Tutar, Ayşe Karakaş, Şihmir Şimşek, Öner Özdemir. A Case of Persistent Wheezing Due to Chronic Gastric Volvulus. Turkish Thoracic Society 15th Annual Congress, Side/Antalya, P400 (2012) E104. Sedat Öktem, Ayşe Karakaş, Nahide Haykır, Engin Tutar, Esin Uğuzbalaban, Şihmir Şimşek, Nagihan Akbaba. A Case of Vascular Ring Associated with Right Renal Agenesis. 48th Turkish Pediatrics Congress, Antalya Poster No:014, (2012) E105. Sedat Öktem, Ayşe Karakaş, Engin Tutar, Serçin Bayar Güven, Nagihan Akbaba, Ömer Faruk Ek, Yasemin Akın. A Case of Congenital Morgagni Hernia with Late Presentation. 48th Turkish Pediatrics Congress, Antalya Poster No:087, (2012) E106. Betül Durucu, Engin Tutar, Esin Uğuzbalaban, Ayşe Karakaş, Sedat Öktem, Yasemin Akın. A Rare Cause of Thrombocytosis: Nonfunctioning Spleen. 48th Turkish Pediatrics Congress, Antalya Poster No:092, (2012) F. Other Publications: National books written or book chapters: F1. S. Öktem, F Karakoç. “Cystic Fibrosis'', Respiratory Diseases, Ed. L. Çöplü and A. Kaya. Chapter 21, 224-238, Poyraz Publishing House, Istanbul, 2006. F2. S. Öktem, R.Ersu. “NIMV in Pediatric Patients'', Noninvasive Mechanical Ventilation, Ed A. Kaya and S. Karakurt, 139-157, Poyraz Publishing House, Istanbul, 2007. F3. S. Öktem, R.Ersu. “Case: A 45-Day-Old Infant Patient Presenting with Respiratory Distress'', Noninvasive Mechanical Ventilation, Ed A. Kaya and S. Karakurt, 173, Poyraz Publishing House, Istanbul, 2007. F4. S. Öktem, Karakoç F. “Respiratory Tract Emergencies in Children'', Respiratory Emergencies, Ed. A. Kaya and C. Sevinç, Chapter 20, 347-358, Poyraz Publishing House, Istanbul, 2007. F5. S. Öktem, E.Dağlı. “Pulmonary Hydatid Cyst Disease'', Pediatric Chest Diseases, Ed E. Dağlı and F. Karakoç, Chapter 27, 203-208, Nobel Medical Bookstores, Istanbul, 2007. F6. S. Öktem, R. Ersu. “Home Ventilation Practices'', Pediatric Intensive Care Principles and Practices, Ed. M. Karaböcüoğlu and T.F. Köroğlu, Chapter 31, 395-408, Medikal Publishing, Istanbul, 2008. Articles published in other national journals: F7. S. Öktem, A. Vitrinel. Effects of Cockroaches on Asthma. Çocuk Forumu (Child Forum), 2, 20-22 (1999).