Medical Interests

• Lumbar Disc Herniation
• Calcification
• Spinal Fractures
• Brain Tumor
• Brain Hemorrhages 
• Deep Brain Stimulation and Epilepsy Surgery

ARTICLES AND PUBLICATIONS 

Thesis

Mn1 Gene Overexpression in Multiple Meningiomas and Comparison with Typical-Atypical Meningiomas, Fırat University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery 2022.

International Experience

Observation

At the Department of Neurosurgery, Goethe University Hospital Frankfurt, in the field of cranial tumors and vascular surgery, under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Marcus Czabanka. May-June 2022.

Articles published in internationally refereed journals

1. Akgun B,  Ergun AC , Ozercan IH, Kok S. Intradural extramedullary epidermoid cyst at the conus medullaris level with thoracic syringomyelia: a case report. ACTA MEDICA. 2019 Apr 1;62(1):39-42.
2. Ergün AC , Demir F, Kaplan M. The use of 3d programs in the treatment of glioblastomas-3d angio window. Romanian Neurosurgery. 2022; 3(15); 107-109.
3. Yıldırım G,  Ergün AC , Kaplan M. High Flow Spontaneous AV Fistula Occurring between Middle Cerebral Artery and Sagittal Sinus. Neurology India. 2023; 71(2); 342
4. Ergün AC , Ertuğrul B, Yildirim G, Kaplan M. Chiari type 1.5 malformation as a cause of secondary trigeminal neuralgia: case report and literature discussion. Egyptian Journal of Neurosurgery. 2024 May 2;39(1):28.

Articles published in national refereed journals

1. Ozturk S,  Ergun AC , Celik S. Pain Surgery at Peripheral Nerve Level. Turkish Neurosurgery Journal. 2019 (2): 166-168.
2. Ergün AC , Kök S, Öztürk S. Vagal Nerve Stimulation: Surgical Technique and Complications. Turkish Neurosurgery Journal. 2021 (3): 368-373.
3. Kok S, Gonen M,  Ergun AC , Kaplan M. Occipital Headache Associated with C1 Hypoplasia. Turkish Journal of Neurology. 2021 Sep 1;27(3):356-8.
4. Ertuğrul B, Akgün B, Öztürk S,  Ergün AC , Erol FS. Comparison of Unilateral and Bilateral Balloon Kyphoplasty in Single Level Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fracture. Fırat Medical Journal. 2022; 27 (4); 253-256.
5. Ergün AC , Ertuğrul B, Demir F, Kaplan M. Severe Soft Tissue Inflammation Due to Cervical Osteoid Osteoma: A Rare Case Report. Fırat Medical Journal. 2022; 36 (3); 080-083.

Chapter Authorship in International Books

1. Öztürk S, Kök S,  Ergün AC.  Clinical Trials on Vagal Nerve Stimulation. The Handbook of Neuromodulation (2 Volume Set), Nova Science Publishers. 2022/3; 529-540.

Chapter Writing in National Books

1. Kaplan M,  Ergün AC . External Ventricular Drainage Treatment and Encountered Problems. Hydrocephalus Interdisciplinary Approach. 2021: 109-114.
2. Talo M, Yuzgec E,  Ergün AC , et al.,  Detection of Hydrocephalus Disease from Computed Tomography Images with Deep Neural Networks . Hydrocephalus Interdisciplinary Approach. 2021: 41-46.
3. Kaplan M,  Ergün AC . Etiology and Historical Process of Hydrocephalus. Interdisciplinary Approach to Hydrocephalus. 2021: 1-6.
4. Assistant editor, Hydrocephalus Interdisciplinary Approach, Hipokrat Publishing House, 2021. (Editor: Kaplan M, Assistant editor:  Ergün AC )

Oral presentations at national congresses

1. Ergün AC , Demir F, Ozturk S, Akgun B, Kaplan M. Epilepsy as a Presenting Symptom in Meningiomas. Turkish Neurosurgical Society 33rd Scientific Congress, 11-14 April 2019, Antalya-Turkey.
2. Demir F, Kaplan M,  Ergün AC , Yıldırım G, Erol FS. Surgical Treatment of Parasagittal Giant Meningiomas: Single Center Results. Turkish Neurosurgical Society 33. Scientific Congress, 11-14 April 2019, Antalya-Turkey.
3. Ozturk S,  Ergun AC , Akgun B, Erol FS. Third Ventricle Colloid Cysts: Long-Term Results of 89 Cases. NOVA 2018 Symposium, Istanbul-Turkey.

4. Ergün AC , İbragimov S, Akgün B, Kaplan M. Intracerebral Hemorrhages Due to Ventricular Catheter Placement. Turkish Neurosurgical Society 35th Scientific Congress, 24-27 November 2022, Antalya-Turkey.
5. Ergün AC , Kaplan M, Yıldırım G, Çalık M, Aytekin A, Erol FS. Mn1 Gene Overexpression in Multiple Meningiomas and Comparison with Typical-Atypical Meningiomas. Turkish Neurosurgical Society 35th Scientific Congress, 24-27 November 2022, Antalya-Turkey.
6. Ergün AC , Ertuğrul B, Yıldırım G, Kaplan M. “Window Method” in Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Surgery. Turkish Neurosurgical Society 35th Scientific Congress, 24-27 November 2022, Antalya-Turkey.
7. Kök S, Erol FS, Kaplan M, Akgün B, Öztürk S,  Ergün AC . Development of Abdominal Pseudocyst in Patients Undergoing Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Surgery. Turkish Neurosurgical Society 35th Scientific Congress, 24-27 November 2022, Antalya-Turkey.
8. Ergün AC, Yıldırım G, Dağoğlu G, Tanyıldızı S, Akgün B, Kaplan M. Investigation of the Presence of ASA, Warfarin, Clopidogrel, Apixaban in Chronic Subdural Hemorrhages. 18th Nervous System Surgery Congress, 27-30 October 2022, Antalya-Turkey.

Posters presented at national congresses

1. Ertuğrul B,  Ergün AC , Demir F, Ozturk S, Akgun B. Our Results in Patients Who Underwent Kyphoplasty Due to Symptomatic Height Loss in the Spine. Turkish Neurosurgical Society 34th Scientific Congress, September 30-October 3, 2021, Turkey
2. Çelik S, Kök S,  Ergün AC , Kaplan M. Cervical Osteoid Osteoma; A Rare Case Report. Turkish Neurosurgical Society 33. Scientific Congress, 11-14 April 2019, Antalya- Turkey.
3. Kök S, Hergünsel ÖB, Gönen M,  Ergün AC , Kaplan M. Occipital Headache and Atlas Hypoplasia. Turkish Neurosurgical Society 32nd Scientific Congress, 20-24 April 2018, Antalya- Turkey.
4. Kaplan M,  Ergün AC , Çalık İ, Esen F, Yıldırım G. Giant Atypical Choroid Plexus Tumor Located at the Foramen of Luschka in an Adult Patient. Turkish Neurosurgical Society 35th Scientific Congress, 24-27 November 2022, Antalya-Turkey.
5. Ergün AC , Akgün MT, Çalık M, Kaplan M. Multiple Meningioma, Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Thyroid Cancer Coexistence and Mn1 Gene Expression: A Case Report. Turkish Neurosurgical Society 35th Scientific Congress, 24-27 November 2022, Antalya-Turkey.
6. Çevik G,  Ergün AC , Arslan R, Kaplan M. Giant Cell Reparative Granuloma Extending to Orbit and Frontal: A Case Report. Turkish Neurosurgical Society 35th Scientific Congress, 24-27 November 2022, Antalya-Turkey.
7. Ertuğrul B,  Ergün AC , Kaplan M, Akçin İ. Lumbar Region Cystic Schwannoma: Case Report. Turkish Neurosurgical Society 35th Scientific Congress, 24-27 November 2022, Antalya-Turkey.
8. Yıldırım G,  Ergün AC , Kaplan M. Chiari 1.5 Syndrome as a Cause of Secondary Trigeminal Neuralgia: Case Report and Literature Discussion. Turkish Neurosurgical Society 35th Scientific Congress, 24-27 November 2022, Antalya-Turkey.
9. Hergünsel ÖB,  Ergün AC , Kaplan M. Extended Pterional Approach in Surgery of Giant Sphenoid Wing Meningiomas. 35th Scientific Congress of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society, 24-27 November 2022, Antalya-Turkey.
10. Ertuğrul B,  Ergün AC , Kaplan M, Çevik G. Fiber Migration Causing Cauda Equina Syndrome; Case Report. Turkish Neurosurgical Society 35th Scientific Congress, 24-27 November 2022, Antalya-Turkey.

Resume Update Date 13.09.2024