Radiology Prof. Dr. Erkin Arıbal
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Prof. Dr. Erkin Arıbal is a radiologist at Acibadem Altunizade Hospital, practicing in Radiology and Interventional Radiology.
He evaluates breast diseases using mammography, ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography, and has experience in interventional radiology and musculoskeletal radiology.
About Prof. Dr. Erkin Arıbal
Prof. Dr. Erkin Arıbal is a radiologist at Acibadem Altunizade Hospital, working in Radiology and Interventional Radiology. His clinical interests include ultrasound imaging, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, mammography, breast diseases and interventional radiology.
He graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in 1986 and completed radiology training at Türkiye Yüksek İhtisas Training and Research Hospital in 1991. His career has included radiodiagnostic practice at Ankara Oncology Hospital and long-term academic roles at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, including leadership responsibilities in breast, orbital, pediatric, musculoskeletal and interventional radiology.
International patients can expect radiology care informed by extensive experience across diagnostic imaging and image-guided interventions. Prof. Dr. Arıbal is a member of several professional radiology organizations, including the European Society of Breast Imaging and the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology Society of Europe.
Areas of Expertise
Conditions treated and procedures performed by this specialist.
Subspecialties
- Girişimsel Radyoloji
Education
- 1991Türkiye Yüksek İhtisas Eğitim ve Araştırma Hospital Radyoloji
- 1986Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
Professional Experience
- 2017Acıbadem Healthcare Services
- 2013–2017Marmara University Faculty of Medicine - Kas İskelet Sistemi Radyolojisi Sorumlusu
- 1998–2011Marmara University Faculty of Medicine - Girişimsel Radyoloji Sorumlusu
- 1997–2017Marmara University Faculty of Medicine - Meme Radyolojisi Sorumlusu
- 1996–2017Marmara University Faculty of Medicine - Radyoloji Ana Bilim Dalı
- 1996–2017Marmara University Faculty of Medicine - Orbita Radyolojisi Sorumlusu
- 1996–1998Marmara University Faculty of Medicine - Pediatrik Radyoloji Sorumlusu
- 1996–1998Marmara University Faculty of Medicine - Radyoloji Staj Sorumlusu
- 1991–1996Ankara Onkoloji Hospital - Radyodiagnostik Uzmanı
Professional Memberships
- Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology Society of Europe
- European Society of Breast Imaging
- Radiologic Society of North America
- European Radiology Society
- Memeder Yönetim Kurulu Üyesi
- Türk Radyoloji Association Meme Radyolojisi Grubu Başkanı : 2011-2013
Selected Publications
- Improvement of early detection of breast cancer through collaborative multi-country efforts: Medical physics component Phys Med. Mora P, Faulkner K, Mahmoud AM, Gershan V, Kausik A, Zdesar U, Brandan ME, Kurt S, Davidovi? J, Salama DH, Aribal E, Odio C, Chaturvedi AK, Sabih Z.
- Mammographic density and ageing: A collaborative pooled analysis of cross-sectional data from 22 countries worldwide PLoS Med. Burton A, Maskarinec G, Perez-Gomez B, Vachon C, Miao H, Lajous M, López-Ridaura R, Rice M, Pereira A, Garmendia ML, Tamimi RM, Bertrand K, Kwong A.
- Volume Navigation Technique for Ultrasound-Guided Biopsy of Breast Lesions Detected Only at MRI. AJR Am J Roentgenol Aribal E, Tureli D, Kucukkaya F, Kaya H.
- Evaluation of sacroiliac joint MRI for pelvic venous congestion signs in women clinically suspected of sacroiliitis Acta Radiol. Cimsit C, Yoldemir T, Tureli D, Aribal E.
- Use of a Volume Navigation Technique for Combining Real-Time Ultrasound and Contrast-Enhanced MRI Accuracy and Feasibility of a Novel Technique for Locating Breast Lesions Kucukaya F, Aribal E, Türeli D, Altas H, Kaya H.
- Diagnostic Value of Diffusion-weighted Imaging and Apparent Diffusion Coefficient Values in the Differentiation of Breast Lesions J Breast Health Akin Y, Ugurlu MU, Kaya H, Aribal E.
- Radiologic findings of screen-detected cancers in an organized population-based screening mammography program in Turkey Diagn Interv Radiol. Kayhan A, Arıbal E, Şahin C, Taşçı ÖC, Özkan Gürdal S, Öztürk E, Hatipoğlu HH, Özaydın N, Cabioğlu N, Özçınar B, Özmen V.
- Diagnostic performance of diffusion tensor imaging parameters in breast cancer and correlation with the prognostic factors J Magn Reson Imaging Onaygil C, Kaya H, Ugurlu MU, Aribal E.
- . Multiparametric breast MRI with 3T: Effectivity of combination of contrast enhanced MRI European Journal of Radiology Aribal E, Asadov R, Ramazan A, Ugurlu MU, Kaya H.
- Effects of nodule characteristics on sampling number and duration of thyroid fine-needle aspiration biopsy: size does not matter, but cystic degenerat . Acta Radiol Cengic I, Tureli D, Altas H, Ozden F, Bugdayci O, Aribal E.
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