Medical Staff

Place of Birth: Kilis
Title: Prof. Dr.

Experience

Dr. / Gaziantep Çıksorut Health Center / 1995–1995
Assist. Dr. / Ankara Numune Hospital, 2nd Department of Neurosurgery / 1995–2001
Specialist Dr. / Polatlı State Hospital / 2001–2002
Associate Prof. Dr. / Mustafa Kemal University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery / 2002–2007
Visiting Physician (Vascular Neurosurgery) / Department of Neurosurgery, Charité – University Medicine Berlin / 2007–2008
Professor / Ankara Atatürk Training and Research Hospital / 2013–2016
Professor / NPİSTANBUL Brain Hospital / Present

Education

Faculty: Atatürk University Faculty
of Medicine Foreign Languages: English, German
Specialization: Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, Brain and Neurosurgery

PUBLICATIONS
A. Articles published in international peer-reviewed journals:
A1. Yilmaz N, Dulger H, Kiymaz N, Yilmaz C, Gudu BO, Demir I. Activity of mannitol and hypertonic saline therapy on the oxidant and antioxidant system during the acute phase following traumatic brain injury in rats. Brain Res. 2007;20:1164:132-5.
A2. Kıymaz N, Yılmaz N, Mumcu C, Anlar O, Ozen S, Kayaoğlu CR. Protective effect of sildenafil (Viagra) in transient spinal cord ischemia. Pediatr Neurosurg. 2008;44:22-8. 2007.
A3. Yılmaz, N., Kıymaz, N., Yılmaz, C., Bay, A. “Surgical Treatment Outcomes in Subdural Effusion: A Clinical Study,” Pediatr Neurosurg. 42, 1–3 (2006).
A4 Yılmaz, N., Özgöçmen, S., Kocakoç, E., Kiriş, A. “Primary Hydatid Disease of the Sacrum Affecting the Sacroiliac Joint,” Spine, 29, E88–E91, (2004).
A5. Kiymaz, N., Ekin, S., Yilmaz, N. “Plasma Vitamin E and Selenium Levels in Rats with Head Trauma.” Surg Neurol. 2007 68(1):67–70
A6. Yilmaz, N., Kiymaz, N., Yilmaz, C., Bay, A., Mumcu, C., “Case of an Intracranial Foreign Body Causing a Delayed Brain Abscess: Intracranial Sewing Needles.” J Neurosurg. April 2007;106(4 Suppl):323.
A7. Yılmaz, N., Kıymaz, N., Yılmaz, C., Bay, A., Yuca, S.A., Mumcu, M., Çaksen, H. “Surgical Treatment Outcome of Subdural Empyema: A Clinical Study,” Pediatric Neurosurgery 42, 293–8, (2006).
A8. Yılmaz, N., Unal, O., Kıymaz, N., Yılmaz, C., Etlik, O., “Intracranial Lipomas—A Clinical Study,” Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery, 108, 363–8, (2006).
A9. Kıymaz, N., Yılmaz, N. “Penetrating Intracranial Stone: Case Report,” Pediatr Neurosurg., 41, 145–7 (2005).
A10. Etlik, O., Bay, A., Izmirli, M., Ugras, S., Yilmaz, N., Turan, A. “Deep intracranial extension of squamous cell carcinoma of the scalp.” Pediatric Blood Cancer, 45, 994–6, (2005).
A11. Bayram, I., Ibiloglu, I., Ugras, S., Yilmaz, N., Harman, M. Desmoplastic type 3 medulloblastoma in a 48-year-old male. Tohoku J Exp Med 204, 317–22, (2004).
A12. Yılmaz, N., Kıymaz, N., Yılmaz, C., Çaksen, H., and Demir, Ö. “Anal protrusion of a ventriculo-peritoneal shunt catheter: report of two infants.” Journal of Pediatric Neurology 2, 241–244, (2004).
A13. Yılmaz, N., Arslan, M., Kıymaz, N., Demir, Ö., and Yılmaz, C. “Bilateral abducens paralysis following head injury: a case report,” Journal of Pediatric Neurology 1, 107–109, (2003).
A14. Yılmaz, N., Kıymaz, N., Yılmaz, C., Çalka, Ö., and Yazıcı, T. “Tuberous Sclerosis and Acute Hydrocephalus,” J Gen Med 1, 52–54 (2004).
A15. Kıymaz, N., Doğan, A., Yılmaz, N., Mumcu, Ç., and Oğuz, A. “A giant cervical osteochondroma: Case report,” J Gen Med 3, 114–9 (2005).
A16. Kıymaz, N., N. Yılmaz, and Ç. Mumcu, “Traumatic Lumbar Fracture-Dislocation Related to Spina Bifida Occulta,” Hiroshima J Med Sci 54, 57–9 (2005).
A17. Yılmaz, N., N. Kıymaz, Etlik Ö, and Mumcu, Ç., “Intradural disc herniation: a case report and review of the literature,” J Gen Med 2, 164–166 (2005).
A18 Yilmaz, N., Kiymaz, N., Mumcu, C., “Surgical treatment of craniocervical decompression without Chiari malformation in syringomyelia,” Hiroshima J Med Sci 54, 109–11, (2005).
A19. Kiymaz, N., Cirak, B., Yilmaz, N. “Metastatic germ cell testicular tumor of the eye and brain: a case report.” Acta Neurol Belg 105, 178–9, (2005).
A20. Yılmaz, N., Kaya, A., Özgoçmen, S., Kiriş, A., Kocakoç, E., “Spontaneous Regression of a Herniated Lumbar Intervertebral Disc: A Case Report and a Brief Overview,” The Aplar Journal of Rheumatology 9, 83–86, (2006).
A21. Yuca, K., Katı, I., Tekin, M., Yılmaz, N., Tomak, Y., Çankaya, H., “Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy-Assisted Percutaneous Tracheostomy Using Guidewire Dilating Forceps (GWDF) in Intensive Care Unit Patients.” J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2008;37:76–80.
A22. Yılmaz, N., Dülger, H., Kıymaz, N., Yılmaz, C., Bayram, İ., Balahoroğlu, R., Öğer, M., “Lipid peroxidation in patients with brain tumors,” International Journal of Neuroscience 116; 937–43, (2006).
A23. Atik, B., Tan, Ö., Kiymaz, N., Yilmaz, N., Tekeş, L. “Bilobed fasciocutaneous flap closure of large meningomyeloceles,” Annals of Plastic Surgery 56, 562–4, (2006).
A24. Bay, A., Yılmaz, N., Nalbantoglu, O., Yılmaz, C., Etlik, O., Öner, AF. “Multiple brain abscesses in a child with autoimmune hemolytic anemia,” *Pediatric Blood & Cancer*, 2007, 49:1034–6.
A25. Özgoçmen, S., Yılmaz, N., Ardiçoğlu, O., Erdem, HR. “Brucella disc infection mimicking lumbar disc herniation: a case report,” The Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences, 15, 710–14 (1999).
A26. Etlik, Ö., Evirgen, Ö., Bay, A., Yılmaz, N., Temizöz, O., Irmak, H., Doğan, E. “Radiologic and clinical findings in tuberculous meningitis.” J Gen Med 2, 19–24 (2004).
A27. Kıymaz, N., Yılmaz, N., Zeteroglu, Ş., Yazıcı, “Does pregnancy induce or exacerbate low back pain?” The Pain Clinic 18, 247–249, (2006).
A28. Kıymaz, N., Yılmaz, N., Demir, Ö., “Spinal Cord Compression Due to Spinal Tuberculosis in a Child,” Pediatr Neurosurg 42, 180–82, (2006).
A29. Özgür, D., Kıymaz, N., Ekin, S., Yılmaz, N., Özbek, H. “Investigation of the neuroprotective effect of dexamethasone using nitric oxide and leukocyte levels in experimental head trauma,” Int J Neurosci. 2007, 117(12):1719–30
A30. Kıymaz, N., Yılmaz, N., Mumcu, Ç. “Controversies in Chronic Subdural Hematoma: Continuous Drainage Versus One-Time Drainage.” Med Sci Monit. 2007, 13(5):CR240–3.
A31. Yilmaz, N., Kiymaz, N., Etlik, O., Yazici, T. “Primary Hydatid Cyst of the Brain During Pregnancy.” Neurologia Medico-Chirurgica 46, 415–417, (2006).
A32. Yilmaz C, Caksen H, Yilmaz N, Güven AS, Bayram I. Two cases of subacute sclerosing panencephalitis associated with brainstem involvement. J Trop Pediatr. 2007 53:280-3.
A33. Yılmaz, N., Ademir, G., Akbay, Y., Aslantürk, Y., Ergüngör, F., “Microvascular Decompression Treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia,” J Gen Med 3, 114–9 (2005).
A34. Atik B, Tan O, Mutaf M, Senel B, Yilmaz N, Kiymaz N. Skin Perforators of the Back Region: An Anatomical Study and Clinical Applications. Ann Plast Surg. 2008, 60(1):70-5.
35. The Dowling-Orlando technique in a giant primary cerebral hydatid cyst: a case report. Altas M, Serarslan Y, Davran R, Evirgen O, Aras M, Yilmaz N. Neurol Neurochir Pol. 2010, 44:304-7.
36. Electrophysiological and clinical assessment of response to surgery in carpal tunnel syndrome. Yilmaz N, Akdemir G, Gezici AR, Basmaci M, Ergungor MF, Asalanturk Y, Beskonakli E, J Neurosci. 2010, 120:261-4.
37. Intracranial hemorrhage due to vitamin K deficiency in infants: a clinical study. Yilmaz C, Yuca SA, Yilmaz N, Bektaş MS, Caksen H. Int J Neurosci. 2009, 119: 2250-6.
38. Protective effects of tadalafil on experimental spinal cord injury in rats. Serarslan Y, Yönden Z, Ozgiray E, Oktar S, Güven EO, Sögüt S, Yilmaz N, Yurtseven T. J Clin Neurosci. 2010, 17: 349–52.
39. Evaluation of lymphocyte subgroups in children with subacute sclerosing panencephalitis. Yilmaz C, Yuca SA, Yilmaz N, Oner AF, Caksen H. J Int Med Res. 2009, 37:828-34.
40. Prognostic factors in patients with occipital encephalocele. Kiymaz N, Yilmaz N, Demir I, Keskin S. Pediatric Neurosurgery. 2010, 6-11.
41. A medically treated case of multiple cerebral hydatid cysts. Altas M, Aras M, Serarslan Y, Davran R, Evirgen O, Yilmaz N. J Neurosurg Sci. 2010: 54(2):79–82.
42. Cervical spinal dysraphism. Kıymaz N, Yilmaz N, Güdü BO, Demir I, Kozan A. Pediatric Neurosurgery. 2010;46(5):351–6. Epub 2011 Feb 24.
43. Thoracic myelopathy secondary to ossified ligamentum flavum. Altas, Aras M, Başarslan K, Serarslan Y, Yılmaz N. Journal of Experimental and Clinical Medicine 28 (2011) 27–29

B. Abstracts presented at international scientific conferences and published in the conference proceedings:
B1. Bay, A., Yılmaz, C., Yılmaz, N., Öner, AF., “Successful treatment of vincristine-induced cranial polyneuropathy with pyridoxine and pyridostigmine,” XXXth September 28–October 2, Istanbul, (2005).
B2. Bay, A., Yılmaz, N., Nalbantoglu, O., Yılmaz, C., Etlik, O., Öner, AF., “Multiple brain abscesses in a child with autoimmune hemolytic anemia,” September 28–October 2, Istanbul, (2005).

C. Articles published in national peer-reviewed journals:
C1. Yılmaz, N., Kıymaz, N., Mumcu, Ç., Bayram, İ., Extra-axial subarachnoid ependymoma mimicking a PCA schwannoma, Turkish Neurosurgery, 15, 162–165, (2005).
C2. Yılmaz, N., Kıymaz, N., Etlik, Ö., Mumcu, Ç., Bayram, İ., “Recurrent pleomorphic adenoma of the orbit: Case report,” Turkish Neurosurgery, 15, 141–143, (2005).
C3. Yılmaz, N., Kıymaz, K., Mumcu, Ç., Yılmaz, C., and Etlik, Ö. “Penetrating head trauma caused by a piece of glass: A case report,” Van Medical Journal, 11, 152–154 (2004).
C4. Yılmaz, N., Kıymaz, N., Yazıcı, T., and Etlik, Ö., “Acute epidural hematoma resulting from postoperative subcutaneous bleeding: A case report,” Van Medical Journal, 12, 26–28 (2005).
C5. Yılmaz, N., Kıymaz, N., Yılmaz, C., Yazıcı, T., and Bay, A., “Intracranial migration of the ventricular end of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt,” Van Medical Journal, 12, 164–6 (2005).
C6. Kıymaz, N., Demir, O., and Yılmaz, N., “Posttraumatic delayed tension pneumocephalus: A case report,” Journal of Inonu University School of Medicine, 12, 189–192 (2005).
C7. Yılmaz, N., “Pathophysiology of the Blood-Brain Barrier,” Van Medical Journal, 13; 25–27, (2006)
C8. Tezel, K., Yılmaz, N., Akbay, FY., Aslantürk, Y., Bostancı, U., Taşkın, Y., “Surgical Treatment Outcomes in Intracranial Abscesses: A Clinical Study,” Journal of Medical Research, 4, 1–4, (2006).
C9. Aslantürk, Y., Yılmaz, N., Ökten, Aİ., Akbay, FY., Basmac, M., Taşkın, Y., Surgical Treatment Outcomes in Posterior Fossa Tumors, Van Medical Journal, 13; 4–8, (2006).
C10. Yılmaz, N., Özgöçmen, S., Akbay, Y., Akdemir, G., Ergüngör, MF., Surgical treatment of peripheral nerve injuries: Surgical treatment outcomes in 2 cases, Incision, 5, 157–160, (2002).
C11. Yavuz, F.Y., Yılmaz, N., Bostancı, U., Taşkın, Y., Delayed epidural hematoma: A case report. Incision, 5, 226–228, (2002).
C12. Kazak, S., Yılmaz, N., Yılmaz, C., Öztürk, Şerefnur, and Özabakır, Ş., “Clinical significance of acute-phase reactants in cerebral ischemic stroke,” Journal of Medical Research, 2, 7–12, (2004)
C13. Yılmaz, N., Akbay, What Is Your Diagnosis? Spinal cord injury without radiographic abnormality (SCIWORA), 11, 153, (2002)
C14. Akay, F.Y., Yılmaz, N., What Is Your Diagnosis? Drop foot. Journal of Continuing Medical Education, 11, 31, (2002).
C15. Yuca, K., Yuca, S.A., Yılmaz, N., Etlik, Ö., Çankaya, H., Advanced-stage juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma. ENT Bulletin (acceptance letter received).
C16. Yılmaz, N., İzmirli, M., Yuca, K., Mumcu, Ç., Ünal, Ö., A case of a giant pituitary adenoma presenting as a nasal and pharyngeal mass. Journal of Medical Research 4; 45–47. (2006).
C17. Yılmaz, N., Kıymaz, N., Bulut, G., Karahocagil, M., Güdü, B.O., Surgical treatment of a brucellotic spinal epidural abscess; Case Report. Van Medical Journal 14; 36–37, (2007).
C18. Kutluhan A, Yılmaz N, Yakut F, Yurttaş V, Uğraş S. Treatment of olfactory neuroblastoma via subfrontal and midfacial degloving approaches: a case report. Journal of Otolaryngology. 2008; 18:56-58. Turkish.
C19. Yılmaz N., Kıymaz N., Mumcu Ç. Penetrating Spinal Injury: Reports of Two Cases. Ulusal Travma ve Acil Cerrahi Dergisi (Acceptance letter received).
C20. Cavernous hemangioma presenting as a giant cervical mass: a case report. Kiymaz N, Yilmaz N, Ozen S, Demir I, Gudu BO, Kozan A. Turk Neurosurg. 2010, 20:69-72.
21. Fahr Syndrome: Presentation of Two Cases. Esen R., Soyoral YU., Bora A., Yılmaz N., Erkoç R., Beğendik H., Van Medical Journal, 2010: 17: 96-99

D. Abstracts presented at national scientific meetings and published in conference proceedings:
D1. Güç, T., Bostancı, U., Ökten, A.İ., Okay, O., Yılmaz, N., Ergüngör, F., Taşkın, Y., “Tethered cord syndrome,” Turkish Journal of Neurosurgery, Supplement, 10, May 20, 1997.
D2. Yılmaz, N., Akdemir, R., Gezici, A.R., Beşkonaklı, E., Uçar, D., Ergüngör, F., “Carpal Tunnel Syndrome,” 12th Scientific Congress of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association, May 15–19, Antalya, 1998.
D3. Yılmaz, N., N. Kiymaz, and Ç. Mumcu, “Cranio-cervical decompression treatment for syringomyelia without Arnold-Chiari malformation: a case report,” 17th Scientific Congress of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association, Antalya, 2003.
D4. Kıymaz, N. ve Yılmaz, N., “Paraspinal abscess complicating spinal dysraphism with meningocele in a newborn: A case report,” 17th Scientific Congress of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association, Antalya, 2003.
D5. Kıymaz, N. and Yılmaz, N., “Traumatic intracranial stone: A case report,” 17th Scientific Congress of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association, Antalya, 2003.
D6. Yılmaz, N., H. Dülger, N. Kıymaz, C. Yılmaz, İ. Bayram, R. Balahoroğlu, and M. Öğer, “Lipid Peroxidation in Patients with Brain Tumors,” 1st National Congress of Molecular Medicine, April 16–19, Istanbul, 2005.
D7. Yılmaz, N., Ö. Ünal, N. Kıymaz, C. Yılmaz, and Ö. Etlik, “Intracranial Lipomas,” 18th Scientific Congress of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association, Antalya, 2004.
D8. Kıymaz, N., N. Yılmaz ve T. Yazıcı, “Factors Affecting Prognosis in Traumatic Pneumocephalus,” 19th Scientific Congress of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association, Antalya, 2005.
D9. Kıymaz, N., N. Yılmaz, and T. Yazıcı, “Low back pain during pregnancy: a prospective study,” 19th Scientific Congress of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association, Antalya, 2005.
D10. Yılmaz, N., Kıymaz, N., Mumcu, Ç., and Bayram, İ., “Extraaxial subarachnoid ependymoma mimicking a PCA schwannoma: a case report,” 19th Scientific Congress of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association, Antalya, 2005.
D12. Yılmaz, N., Kıymaz, N., Etlik, Ö., and Yazıcı, T., “Primary brain hydatid cyst observed during pregnancy,” 19th Scientific Congress of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association, Antalya, 2005.
D13. Yılmaz, N., Kıymaz, N., and Mumcu, Ç., “Penetrating Spinal Cord Injury: A Case Report,” 19th Scientific Congress of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association, Antalya, 2005.
D14. Kıymaz, N., Yılmaz, N., and Mumcu, Ç., “A Comparative Study on the Treatment of Chronic Subdural Hematoma: Single Burr-hole Drainage vs. Continuous Drainage,” 19th Scientific Congress of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association, Antalya, 2005.
D15. Yılmaz, N., Kıymaz, N., and Ç. Mumcu, “Intradural Disc Herniation,” 19th Scientific Congress of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association, Antalya, 2005.
D16. Yılmaz, N., Kıymaz, N., Etlik, Ö., Bayram, İ., ve Mumcu, Ç., “Recurrent Pleomorphic Adenoma: A Case Report,” 19th Scientific Congress of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association, Antalya, 2005.
D17. Yılmaz, N., Kıymaz, N., Yılmaz, C., Bay, A., and Mumcu, Ç., “An Interesting Case of an Intracranial Foreign Body Causing a Late-Onset Brain Abscess: A Case Report,” 19th Scientific Congress of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association, Antalya, 2005.
D18. Yılmaz, N., Kıymaz, N., Yılmaz, C., Yazıcı, T., ve Bay, A., “Intracranial Migration of the Ventricular End of a Ventriculo-Peritoneal Shunt,” 19th Scientific Congress of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association, Antalya, 2005.
D19. Akdemir, G., Yılmaz, N., Ergün, R., Gezici, AR., Taşcı, A., Tezel, K., Ergüngör, MF., “Foramen magnum meningiomas and CT angiography,” 14th Scientific Congress of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association, Antalya, May 21–27, 2000.
D20. Arslan, M., Yazıcı, T., Yılmaz, N., Mumcu, Ç., Çimşir, Z., Özkan, S., Spontaneous Intestinal Perforation Following Ventriculo-Peritoneal Shunt Surgery. 18th Scientific Congress of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association, Antalya, 2004.
D21. Yılmaz N, İzmirli M, Kıymaz N, Mumcu Ç. Primary Brain Malignant Melanoma: A Case Report. Turkish Journal of Neurosurgery, 16, supplement, 2006.
D22. Aslantürk Y, Yılmaz N, Ökten Aİ, Akbay FY, Basmac M, T. Surgical Outcomes in Posterior Fossa Tumors. Turkish Journal of Neurosurgery, 16, supplement, 2006
D23. Kıymaz N, Yılmaz N, Kösem M, Alıcı S, Yazıcı T. Cerebral Leptomeningeal Metastasis of Primary Ovarian Lymphoma. Turkish Journal of Neurosurgery, 16, supplement, 2006.
D24. Yılmaz N, Unal O, Etlik Ö, Kıymaz N, Yuca K, Davran R. The importance of diffusion-weighted MRI in the diagnosis of primary cholesteatoma. Turkish Journal of Neurosurgery, 16, supplement, 2006.
D25. Tezel K, Yılmaz N, Akbay F Y, Aslantürk Y, Bostancı U, Taşkın Y. Surgical Outcomes in Posterior Fossa Tumors. Turkish Journal of Neurosurgery, 16, supplement, 2006.
D26. Kıymaz N, Ekin S, Yılmaz N. Time-dependent changes in plasma vitamin E and selenium levels in rats with head trauma. Turkish Journal of Neurosurgery, 16, supplement, 2006.
D27. Yılmaz N, Kıymaz N, Yazıcı T, Güven M, Mumcu Ç. Air in conjunction with an epidural hematoma: A report of two cases. Turkish Journal of Neurosurgery, 16, supplement, 2006.
D28. Güven M, Şanlı M, Yılmaz N, Karavelioğlu E, Öztürk E, Şekerci Z. P53, P27, and Ki-67 levels in resected spinal ependymoma cases and their impact on prognosis. Turkish Journal of Neurosurgery, 16, supplement, 2006.

E: Scientific Activities:
E1. 12th Scientific Congress of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association, May 25–19, 1998, Antalya.
E2. Turkish Neurosurgery Association, Fall Symposium, October 24–27, 2002, Pamukkale
E3. Florence Nightingale Hospital Orthopedics and Traumatology Clinic—Spine Surgery Center and the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association, “Basic Use and Application Principles of CD Horizon Instrumentation in Various Spinal Pathologies,” April 28, 2001, Istanbul
E4. Turkish Neurosurgery Association 18th Scientific Congress, May 2–26, 2004, Antalya
E5. Turkish Neurosurgery Association, Spinal Surgery Group, Spinal Tumors, October 16, 1999, Ankara
E6. Turkish Neurosurgery Association Educational Course. 1st Term, 3rd Course, October 29–November 3, 2003, Kuşadası
E7. Turkish Neurosurgery Association, Fall Symposium, November 20–21, 1999, Ankara
E8. Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Continuing Medical Education Activities: Anatomy of the Temporal Bone and Surgical Approaches to the Cerebropontine Angle, March 26, 2004
E9. Turkish Neurosurgery Association 17th Scientific Congress, May 20–24, 2003, Antalya.
E10. Turkish Neurosurgery Association, Stereotactic Neuronavigation Course, May 20–24, 2003, Antalya
E11. Turkish Neurosurgery Association Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group, Symposium on Current Approaches in Spinal Surgery, September 29–October 2, 2005
E12. Turkish Neurosurgery Association Training Course. 1st Term, 4th Course, March 22–27, 2004, Kuşadası

Education

Faculty: Atatürk University Faculty
of Medicine Foreign Languages: English, German
Specialization: Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, Neurosurgery

PUBLICATIONS
A. Articles published in international peer-reviewed journals:
A1. Yilmaz N, Dulger H, Kiymaz N, Yilmaz C, Gudu BO, Demir I. Activity of mannitol and hypertonic saline therapy on the oxidant and antioxidant system during the acute phase following traumatic brain injury in rats. Brain Res. 2007;20:1164:132-5.
A2. Kıymaz N, Yilmaz N, Mumcu C, Anlar O, Ozen S, Kayaoğlu CR. Protective effect of sildenafil (Viagra) in transient spinal cord ischemia. Pediatr Neurosurg. 2008;44:22-8. 2007.
A3. Yilmaz, N., Kiymaz, N., Yilmaz, C., Bay, A. “Surgical Treatment Outcomes in Subdural Effusion: A Clinical Study,” Pediatr Neurosurg. 42, 1-3 (2006).
A4 Yılmaz, N., Özgöçmen, S., Kocakoç, E., Kiriş, A. “Primary Hydatid Disease of the Sacrum Affecting the Sacroiliac Joint,” Spine, 29, E88–E91, (2004).
A5. Kiymaz, N., Ekin, S., Yilmaz, N. “Plasma Vitamin E and Selenium Levels in Rats with Head Trauma.” Surg Neurol. 2007 68(1):67–70
A6. Yilmaz, N., Kiymaz, N., Yilmaz, C., Bay, A., Mumcu, C., “Case of an intracranial foreign body causing a delayed brain abscess: Intracranial sewing needles.” J Neurosurg. 2007 Apr;106(4 Suppl):323.
A7. Yılmaz, N., Kıymaz, N., Yılmaz, C., Bay, A., Yuca, S.A., Mumcu, M., Çaksen, H. “Surgical Treatment Outcome of Subdural Empyema: A Clinical Study,” Pediatric Neurosurgery 42, 293–8, (2006).
A8. Yılmaz, N., Unal, O., Kıymaz, N., Yılmaz, C., Etlik, O., “Intracranial lipomas—a clinical study,” Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery, 108, 363–8, (2006).
A9. Kıymaz, N., Yılmaz, N. “Penetrating Intracranial Stone: A Case Report,” Pediatr Neurosurg., 41, 145–7 (2005).
A10. Etlik, O., Bay, A., Izmirli, M., Ugras, S., Yilmaz, N., Turan, A. Deep intracranial extension of squamous cell carcinoma of the scalp. Pediatric Blood Cancer, 45, 994–6, (2005).
A11. Bayram, I., Ibiloglu, I., Ugras, S., Yilmaz, N., Harman, M. Desmoplastic type 3 medulloblastoma in a 48-year-old male. Tohoku J Exp Med 204, 317–22 (2004).
A12. Yılmaz, N., Kıymaz, N., Yılmaz, C., Çaksen, H., and Demir, Ö. “Anal protrusion of a ventriculo-peritoneal shunt catheter: a report of two infants,” Journal of Pediatric Neurology 2, 241–244, (2004).
A13. Yılmaz, N., Arslan, M., Kıymaz, N., Demir, Ö., and Yılmaz, C. “Bilateral abducens paralysis following head injury: a case report,” Journal of Pediatric Neurology 1, 107–109, (2003).
A14. Yılmaz, N., Kıymaz, N., Yılmaz, C., Çalka, Ö., and Yazıcı, T. “Tuberous Sclerosis and Acute Hydrocephalus,” J Gen Med 1, 52–54 (2004).
A15. Kıymaz, N., Doğan, A., Yılmaz, N., Mumcu, Ç., and Oğuz, A. “A Giant Cervical Osteochondroma: Case Report,” J Gen Med 3, 114–9 (2005).
A16. Kıymaz, N., N. Yılmaz, and Ç. Mumcu, “Traumatic Lumbar Fracture-Dislocation Related to Spina Bifida Occulta,” Hiroshima J Med Sci, 54, 57–9 (2005).
A17. Yılmaz, N., N. Kıymaz, Etlik Ö., and Mumcu, Ç., “Intradural disc herniation: a case report and review of the literature,” J Gen Med 2, 164–166 (2005).
A18 Yilmaz, N., Kiymaz, N., Mumcu, C., “Surgical treatment of craniocervical decompression without Chiari malformation in syringomyelia,” Hiroshima J Med Sci 54, 109–11, (2005).
A19. Kiymaz, N., Cirak, B., Yilmaz, N. “Metastatic germ cell testicular tumor of the eye and brain: a case report.” Acta Neurol Belg 105, 178–9, (2005).
A20. Yılmaz, N., Kaya, A., Özgoçmen, S., Kiriş, A., Kocakoç, E., “Spontaneous Regression of a Herniated Lumbar Intervertebral Disc: A Case Report and a Brief Overview,” The Aplar Journal of Rheumatology 9, 83–86, (2006).
A21. Yuca, K., Katı, I., Tekin, M., Yılmaz, N., Tomak, Y., Çankaya, H., “Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy-Assisted Percutaneous Tracheostomy Using Guidewire Dilating Forceps (GWDF) in Intensive Care Unit Patients,” J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2008;37:76–80.
A22. Yılmaz, N., Dülger, H., Kıymaz, N., Yılmaz, C., Bayram, İ., Balahoroğlu, R., Öğer, M., “Lipid peroxidation in patients with brain tumors,” International Journal of Neuroscience 116; 937–43, (2006).
A23. Atik, B., Tan, Ö., Kiymaz, N., Yilmaz, N., Tekeş, L. “Bilobed fasciocutaneous flap closure of large meningomyeloceles,” Annals of Plastic Surgery 56, 562–4, (2006).
A24. Bay, A., Yılmaz, N., Nalbantoglu, O., Yılmaz, C., Etlik, O., Öner, AF. “Multiple brain abscesses in a child with autoimmune hemolytic anemia,” Pediatric Blood Cancer. 2007, 49:1034–6.
A25. Özgöçmen, S., Yılmaz, N., Ardiçoğlu, O., Erdem, HR. “Brucella disc infection mimicking lumbar disc herniation: a case report,” The Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences, 15, 710–14 (1999).
A26. Etlik, Ö., Evirgen, Ö., Bay, A., Yılmaz, N., Temizöz, O., Irmak, H., Doğan, E. “Radiologic and clinical findings in tuberculous meningitis.” J Gen Med 2, 19–24 (2004).
A27. Kıymaz, N., Yılmaz, N., Zeteroglu, Ş., Yazıcı, “Does pregnancy induce or exacerbate low back pain?” The Pain Clinic 18, 247–249, (2006).
A28. Kıymaz, N., Yılmaz, N., Demir, Ö., “Spinal Cord Compression Due to Spinal Tuberculosis in a Child,” Pediatr Neurosurg 42, 180–82, (2006).
A29. Özgür, D., Kıymaz, N., Ekin, S., Yılmaz, N., Özbek, H. “Investigation of the neuroprotective effect of dexamethasone using nitric oxide and leukocyte levels in experimental head trauma.” *Int J Neurosci.* 2007, 117(12):1719–30
A30. Kıymaz, N., Yılmaz, N., Mumcu, Ç. “Controversies in Chronic Subdural Hematoma: Continuous Drainage Versus One-Time Drainage.” Med Sci Monit. 2007, 13(5):CR240–3.
A31. Yilmaz, N., Kiymaz, N., Etlik, O., Yazici, T. “Primary Hydatid Cyst of the Brain During Pregnancy.” Neurologia medico-chirurgica 46, 415–417, (2006).
A32. Yilmaz C, Caksen H, Yilmaz N, Güven AS, Bayram I. Two cases of subacute sclerosing panencephalitis associated with brainstem involvement. J Trop Pediatr. 2007 53:280-3.
A33. Yılmaz, N., Ademir, G., Akbay, Y., Aslantürk, Y., Ergüngör, F., “Microvascular Decompression Treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia,” J Gen Med 3, 114–9 (2005).
A34. Atik B, Tan O, Mutaf M, Senel B, Yilmaz N, Kiymaz N. Skin perforators of the back region: an anatomical study and clinical applications. Ann Plast Surg. 2008, 60(1):70-5.
35. The Dowling-Orlando technique in a giant primary cerebral hydatid cyst: a case report. Altas M, Serarslan Y, Davran R, Evirgen O, Aras M, Yilmaz N. Neurol Neurochir Pol. 2010, 44:304-7.
36. Electrophysiological and clinical assessment of response to carpal tunnel surgery. Yilmaz N, Akdemir G, Gezici AR, Basmaci M, Ergungor MF, Asalanturk Y, Beskonakli E. J Neurosci. 2010, 120:261-4.
37. Intracranial hemorrhage due to vitamin K deficiency in infants: a clinical study. Yilmaz C, Yuca SA, Yilmaz N, Bektaş MS, Caksen H. Int J Neurosci. 2009, 119: 2250-6.
38. Protective effects of tadalafil on experimental spinal cord injury in rats. Serarslan Y, Yönden Z, Ozgiray E, Oktar S, Güven EO, Sögüt S, Yilmaz N, Yurtseven T. J Clin Neurosci. 2010, 17: 349-52.
39. Evaluation of lymphocyte subgroups in children with subacute sclerosing panencephalitis. Yilmaz C, Yuca SA, Yilmaz N, Oner AF, Caksen H. J Int Med Res. 2009, 37:828-34.
40. Prognostic factors in patients with occipital encephalocele. Kiymaz N, Yilmaz N, Demir I, Keskin S. Pediatric Neurosurgery. 2010, 6-11.
41. A medically treated case of multiple cerebral hydatid cysts. Altas M, Aras M, Serarslan Y, Davran R, Evirgen O, Yilmaz N. J Neurosurg Sci. 2010: 54(2):79–82.
42. Cervical spinal dysraphism. Kıymaz N, Yilmaz N, Güdü BO, Demir I, Kozan A. Pediatric Neurosurgery. 2010;46(5):351–6. Epub 2011 Feb 24.
43. Thoracic myelopathy secondary to ossified ligamentum flavum. Altas, Aras M, Başarslan K, Serarslan Y, Yılmaz N. Journal of Experimental and Clinical Medicine 28 (2011) 27–29

B. Abstracts presented at international scientific conferences and published in the proceedings:
B1. Bay, A., Yılmaz, C., Yılmaz, N., Öner, AF., Successful treatment of vincristine-induced cranial polyneuropathy with pyridoxine and pyridostigmine, XXXth September 28–October 2, Istanbul, (2005).
B2. Bay, A., Yılmaz, N., Nalbantoglu, O., Yılmaz, C., Etlik, O., Öner, AF., “Multiple brain abscesses in a child with autoimmune hemolytic anemia,” September 28–October 2, Istanbul, (2005).

C. Articles published in national peer-reviewed journals:
C1. Yılmaz, N., Kıymaz, N., Mumcu, Ç., Bayram, İ., “Extra-axial subarachnoid ependymoma mimicking a PCA schwannoma,” Turkish Neurosurgery, 15, 162–165, (2005).
C2. Yılmaz, N., Kıymaz, N., Etlik, Ö., Mumcu, Ç., Bayram, İ., “Recurrent pleomorphic adenoma of the orbit: Case report,” Turkish Neurosurgery, 15, 141–143, (2005).
C3. Yılmaz, N., Kıymaz, K., Mumcu, Ç., Yılmaz, C., and Etlik, Ö. “Penetrating head trauma caused by a glass shard: A case report,” Van Medical Journal, 11, 152–154 (2004).
C4. Yılmaz, N., Kıymaz, N., Yazıcı, T., and Etlik, Ö., “Acute epidural hematoma resulting from postoperative subcutaneous bleeding: A case report,” Van Medical Journal, 12, 26–28 (2005).
C5. Yılmaz, N., Kıymaz, N., Yılmaz, C., Yazıcı, T., and Bay, A., “Intracranial migration of the ventricular end of a ventriculo-peritoneal shunt,” Van Medical Journal, 12, 164–6 (2005).
C6. Kıymaz, N., Demir, O., and Yılmaz, N., “Posttraumatic delayed tension pneumocephalus: A case report,” Journal of Inonu University School of Medicine, 12, 189–192 (2005).
C7. Yılmaz, N., “Pathophysiology of the Blood-Brain Barrier,” Van Medical Journal, 13; 25–27, (2006)
C8. Tezel, K., Yılmaz, N., Akbay, FY., Aslantürk, Y., Bostancı, U., Taşkın, Y., “Surgical Treatment Outcomes in Intracranial Abscesses: A Clinical Study,” Journal of Medical Research, 4, 1–4, (2006).
C9. Aslantürk, Y., Yılmaz, N., Ökten, Aİ., Akbay, FY., Basmac, M., Taşkın, Y., Surgical treatment outcomes in posterior fossa tumors, Van Medical Journal, 13; 4–8, (2006).
C10. Yılmaz, N., Özgöçmen, S., Akbay, Y., Akdemir, G., Ergüngör, MF., Surgical treatment of peripheral nerve injuries: Surgical treatment outcomes in 2 cases, Incision, 5, 157–160, (2002).
C11. Yavuz, F.Y., Yılmaz, N., Bostancı, U., Taşkın, Y., Late epidural hematoma: A case report. Incision, 5, 226–228, (2002).
C12. Kazak, S., Yılmaz, N., Yılmaz, C., Öztürk, Şerefnur, Özabakır, Ş., “The clinical significance of acute-phase reactants in cerebral ischemic stroke,” Journal of Medical Research, 2, 7–12, (2004)
C13. Yılmaz, N., Akbay, What Is Your Diagnosis? Spinal Cord Injury Without Radiographic Abnormality (SCIWORA), 11, 153, (2002)
C14. Akay, F.Y., Yılmaz, N., What Is Your Diagnosis? Drop Foot. Journal of Continuing Medical Education, 11, 31, (2002).
C15. Yuca, K., Yuca, SA., Yilmaz, N., Etlik Ö., Cankaya, H., Advanced-stage juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibroma. ENT Bulletin (acceptance letter received).
C16. Yılmaz, N., İzmirli, M., Yuca, K., Mumcu, Ç., Ünal, Ö., A case of a giant pituitary adenoma presenting as a nasal and pharyngeal mass. Journal of Medical Research 4; 45–47. (2006).
C17. Yılmaz, N., Kıymaz, N., Bulut, G., Karahocagil, M., Güdü, B.O., Surgical treatment of a Brucella spinal epidural abscess; Case Report. Van Medical Journal 14; 36–37 (2007).
C18. Kutluhan A, Yılmaz N, Yakut F, Yurttaş V, Uğraş S. Treatment of olfactory neuroblastoma via subfrontal and midfacial degloving approaches: a case report. Journal of Otolaryngology. 2008; 18:56-58. Turkish.
C19. Yılmaz N., Kıymaz N., Mumcu Ç. Penetrating Spinal Injury: Reports of Two Cases. Ulusal Travma ve Acil Cerrahi Dergisi (Acceptance letter received).
C20. Cavernous hemangioma presenting as a giant cervical mass: a case report. Kiymaz N, Yilmaz N, Ozen S, Demir I, Gudu BO, Kozan A. Turk Neurosurg. 2010, 20:69-72.
21. Fahr Syndrome: Presentation of Two Cases. Esen R., Soyoral YU., Bora A., Yılmaz N., Erkoç R., Beğendik H., Van Medical Journal, 2010: 17: 96-99

D. Abstracts presented at national scientific meetings and published in conference proceedings:
D1. Güç, T., Bostancı, U., Ökten, A.I., Okay, O., Yılmaz, N., Ergüngör, F., Taşkın, Y., “Tethered cord syndrome,” Turkish Journal of Neurosurgery, Supplement, 10, May 20, 1997.
D2. Yılmaz, N., Akdemir, R., Gezici, A.R., Beşkonaklı, E., Uçar, D., Ergüngör, F., “Carpal Tunnel Syndrome,” 12th Scientific Congress of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association, May 15–19, Antalya, 1998.
D3. Yılmaz, N., N. Kiymaz, and Ç. Mumcu, “Cranio-cervical decompression treatment for syringomyelia without Arnold-Chiari malformation: a case report,” 17th Scientific Congress of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association, Antalya, 2003.
D4. Kıymaz, N. and Yılmaz, N., “Paraspinal abscess complicated by spinal dysraphism and meningocele in a newborn: A case report,” 17th Scientific Congress of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association, Antalya, 2003.
D5. Kıymaz, N. and Yılmaz, N., “Traumatic Intracranial Stone: A Case Report,” 17th Scientific Congress of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association, Antalya, 2003.
D6. Yılmaz, N., H. Dülger, N. Kıymaz, C. Yılmaz, İ. Bayram, R. Balahoroğlu, and M. Öğer, “Lipid Peroxidation in Patients with Brain Tumors,” 1st National Congress of Molecular Medicine, April 16–19, Istanbul, 2005.
D7. Yılmaz, N., Ö. Ünal, N. Kıymaz, C. Yılmaz, and Ö. Etlik, “Intracranial Lipomas,” Turkish Neurosurgery Association XVIIIth Scientific Congress, Antalya, 2004.
D8. Kıymaz, N., N. Yılmaz ve T. Yazıcı, “Factors Affecting Prognosis in Traumatic Pneumocele,” 19th Scientific Congress of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association, Antalya, 2005.
D9. Kıymaz, N., N. Yılmaz, and T. Yazıcı, “Low Back Pain During Pregnancy: A Prospective Study,” 19th Scientific Congress of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association, Antalya, 2005.
D10. Yılmaz, N., Kıymaz, N., Mumcu, Ç., and Bayram, İ., “Extraaxial subarachnoid ependymoma mimicking a PCA schwannoma: a case report,” 19th Scientific Congress of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association, Antalya, 2005.
D12. Yılmaz, N., Kıymaz, N., Etlik, Ö., and Yazıcı, T., “Primary cerebral hydatid cyst during pregnancy,” 19th Scientific Congress of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association, Antalya, 2005.
D13. Yılmaz, N., Kıymaz, N., and Mumcu, Ç., “Penetrating Spinal Cord Injury: A Case Report,” 19th Scientific Congress of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association, Antalya, 2005.
D14. Kıymaz, N., Yılmaz, N., and Mumcu, Ç., “A Comparative Study on the Treatment of Chronic Subdural Hematoma: Single Burr-hole Drainage vs. Continuous Drainage,” 19th Scientific Congress of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association, Antalya, 2005.
D15. Yılmaz, N., Kıymaz, N., and Ç. Mumcu, “Intradural Disk Herniation,” 19th Scientific Congress of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association, Antalya, 2005.
D16. Yılmaz, N., Kıymaz, N., Etlik, Ö., Bayram, İ., and Mumcu, Ç., “Recurrent Pleomorphic Adenoma: A Case Report,” 19th Scientific Congress of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association, Antalya, 2005.
D17. Yılmaz, N., Kıymaz, N., Yılmaz, C., Bay, A., and Mumcu, Ç., “An Interesting Case of an Intracranial Foreign Body Causing a Late-Onset Brain Abscess: A Case Report,” 19th Scientific Congress of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association, Antalya, 2005.
D18. Yılmaz, N., Kıymaz, N., Yılmaz, C., Yazıcı, T., ve Bay, A., “Intracranial Migration of the Ventricular End of a Ventriculo-Peritoneal Shunt,” 19th Scientific Congress of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association, Antalya, 2005.
D19. Akdemir, G., Yılmaz, N., Ergün, R., Gezici, A.R., Taşcı, A., Tezel, K., Ergüngör, M.F., “Foramen magnum meningiomas and CT angiography,” 14th Scientific Congress of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association, Antalya, May 21–27, 2000.
D20. Arslan, M., Yazıcı, T., Yılmaz, N., Mumcu, Ç., Çimşir, Z., Özkan, S., Spontaneous Intestinal Perforation Following Ventriculo-Peritoneal Shunt Surgery. 18th Scientific Congress of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association, Antalya, 2004.
D21. Yılmaz N, İzmirli M, Kıymaz N, Mumcu Ç. Primary Brain Malignant Melanoma: A Case Report. Turkish Journal of Neurosurgery, 16, supplement, 2006.
D22. Aslantürk Y, Yılmaz N, Ökten Aİ, Akbay FY, Basmac M, T. Surgical Outcomes in Posterior Fossa Tumors. Turkish Journal of Neurosurgery, 16, supplement, 2006
D23. Kıymaz N, Yılmaz N, Kösem M, Alıcı S, Yazıcı T. Cerebral leptomeningeal metastasis of primary ovarian lymphoma. Turkish Journal of Neurosurgery, 16, supplement, 2006.
D24. Yılmaz N, Unal O, Etlik Ö, Kıymaz N, Yuca K, Davran R. The Importance of Diffusion-Weighted MRI in the Diagnosis of Primary Cholesteatoma. Turkish Journal of Neurosurgery, 16, supplement, 2006.
D25. Tezel K, Yılmaz N, Akbay F Y, Aslantürk Y, Bostancı U, Taşkın Y. Surgical Outcomes in Posterior Fossa Tumors. Turkish Journal of Neurosurgery, 16, supplement, 2006.
D26. Kıymaz N, Ekin S, Yılmaz N. Time-dependent changes in plasma vitamin E and selenium levels in rats with head trauma. Turkish Journal of Neurosurgery, 16, supplement, 2006.
D27. Yılmaz N, Kıymaz N, Yazıcı T, Güven M, Mumcu Ç. Air in conjunction with an epidural hematoma: A report of two cases. Turkish Journal of Neurosurgery, 16, supplement, 2006.
D28. Güven M, Şanlı M, Yılmaz N, Karavelioğlu E, Öztürk E, Şekerci Z. P53, P27, and Ki-67 levels and their effects on prognosis in resected spinal ependymoma cases. Turkish Journal of Neurosurgery, 16, Supplement, 2006.

E: Scientific Activities:
E1. 12th Scientific Congress of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association, May 19–25, 1998, Antalya.
E2. Turkish Neurosurgery Association, Fall Symposium, October 24–27, 2002, Pamukkale
E3. Florence Nightingale Hospital Orthopedics and Traumatology Clinic—Spine Surgery Center and the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association, “Basic Use and Application Principles of CD Horizon Instrumentation in Various Spinal Pathologies,” April 28, 2001, Istanbul
E4. Turkish Neurosurgery Association 18th Scientific Congress, May 2–26, 2004, Antalya
E5. Turkish Neurosurgery Association, Spinal Surgery Group, Spinal Tumors, October 16, 1999, Ankara
E6. Turkish Neurosurgery Society Educational Course. 1st Term, 3rd Course, October 29–November 3, 2003, Kuşadası
E7. Turkish Neurosurgery Society, Fall Symposium, November 20–21, 1999, Ankara
E8. Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Continuing Medical Education Activities: Anatomy of the Temporal Bone and Surgical Approaches to the Cerebropontine Angle, March 26, 2004
E9. Turkish Neurosurgery Association 17th Scientific Congress, May 20–24, 2003, Antalya.
E10. Turkish Neurosurgery Association, Stereotactic Neuronavigation Course, May 20–24, 2003, Antalya
E11. Turkish Neurosurgery Association Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group, “Current Approaches in Spinal Surgery” Symposium, September 29–October 2, 2005
E12. Turkish Neurosurgery Association Training Course. 1st Term, 4th Course, March 22–27, 2004, Kuşadası

Dr. / Gaziantep Çıksorut Health Center / 1995–1995
Assistant Professor / Ankara Numune Hospital, 2nd Department of Neurosurgery / 1995–2001
Specialist Dr. / Polatlı State Hospital / 2001–2002
Associate Professor / Mustafa Kemal University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery / 2002–2007
Visiting Physician (Vascular Neurosurgery) / Department of Neurosurgery, Charité – University Medicine Berlin / 2007–2008
Professor / Ankara Atatürk Training and Research Hospital / 2013–2016
Professor / NPİSTANBUL Brain Hospital / Present