Radiology Prof. Dr. Erkan Yildirim
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About Prof. Dr. Erkan Yildirim
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Prof. Dr. Erkan Yildirim is a Radiology specialist at Acibadem Altunizade Hospital in İstanbul with 1+ years of experience.
His clinical focus includes cerebral aneurysm and endovascular cerebral aneurysm coiling, refractory cerebral vasospasm treated with intra-arterial milrinone or milrinone-nimodipine infusion, complicated pancreatic anastomotic leakage, percutaneous pancreaticobiliary drainage catheter placement, posterior circulation infarcts, renal artery stenosis, diffusion-weighted renal MRI, acute appendicitis with multislice CT evaluation, and CT-guided cutting needle lung biopsy. He consults…
Prof. Erkan Yildirim is a seasoned medical professional and academic leader with a career marked by clinical excellence and scholarly achievement. Awarded the title of Professor in 2016, he has combined teaching, research, and patient care throughout his career. Currently affiliated with Acibadem Health Group (since 2025), he continues to contribute to advanced medical practice and education within a leading healthcare organization. Known for a commitment to evidence-based medicine and mentoring the next generation of physicians, Prof. Yildirim brings deep expertise and thoughtful leadership to clinical teams and academic programs.
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Education
- 2016Professorship
- 2011Associate Professorship
- 2011Assistant Professorship
- 2003Başkent University Faculty of Medicine Radiology
- 1999Inonu University Faculty of Medicine
Professional Experience
- 2025Acibadem Health Group
- Başkent University Konya Application and Research Center / Prof. Dr.
Selected Publications
- Effects of the Cerebral Aneurysm Treatment Method on Coil Packing Density and Its Relationship with the Ostium Area. J Vasc Interv Radiol. 2022 Jun;33(6):631-638. Kesim Ç, Özcan ÜC, Yildirim E.
- The Number of Patients Diagnosed with Brain Death and Organ Donation Rates at the Baskent University Konya Hospital: 6-Year Experience. M.Exp Clin Transplant. 2020 Jan;18(Suppl 1):60-63. Karagülle E, Türk E, Yıldırım E, Erdoğan H, Karakoç F, Kırnap M Haberal
- Higher dose intra-arterial milrinone and intra-arterial combined milrinone-nimodipine infusion as a rescue therapy for refractory cerebral vasospasm. Interv Neuroradiol. 2017 Dec;23(6):636-643. Duman E, Karakoç F, Pinar HU, Dogan R, Firat A, Yildirim E.
- Percutaneous Placement of Pancreatico-biliary Drainage Catheter for the Treatment of Complicated Pancreatic Anastomotic Leakage: an Alternative Treatment Option Option. ndian J Surg. 2016 Oct;78(5):422-424. Duman E, Yildirim E.
- Predisposing factors in posterior circulation infarcts: a vascular morphological assessment Neuroradiology. 2015 Feb 10 Coban G, Cifci E, Yildirim E, Agildere AM.
- Effect of topical tetracycline on seroma formation in the Lichtenstein technique: a prospective randomized study Int Surg. 2014 Mar-Apr;99(2):147-52. Turk E, Karagulle E, Coban G, Yildirim E, Moray G.
- CT-guided cutting needle lung biopsy using modified coaxial technique: factors effecting risk of complications. Eur J Radiol. 2009 Apr;70(1):57-60. Yildirim E, Kirbas I, Harman A, Ozyer U, Tore HG, Aytekin C, Boyvat F.
- Alvarado scores and pain onset in relation to multislice CT findings in acute appendicitis Diagn Interv Radiol. 2008 Mar;14(1):14-8. Yildirim E, Karagülle E, Kirbaş I, Türk E, Hasdogan B, Tekşam M, Coskun M.
- The effect of hypertension on the apparent diffusion coefficient values of kidneys Diagn Diagn Interv Radiol. 2008 Mar;14(1):9-13. Yildirim E, Gullu H, Caliskan M, Karadeli E, Kirbas I, Müderrisoglu H.
- Diffusion-weighted MR imaging of kidneys in renal artery stenosis. Eur J Radiol. 2008 Jan;65(1):148-53. Yildirim E, Kirbas I, Teksam M, Karadeli E, Gullu H, Ozer I.
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