Kavak Akelma, Fatma
Mafizer, Milas
Nalbant, Burak
Article History
Received: 16 December 2024
Accepted: 18 June 2025
First Online: 7 August 2025
Declarations
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: This prospective observational study was conducted in accordance with the ethical standards of the Declaration of Helsinki and adhered to the STROBE (Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology) guidelines. The study protocol was reviewed and approved by the Ethics Committee of Ankara City Hospital on 15 May 2024 (Decision Number: E2-24-7297; Chair: Prof. Dr. F.E. Canpolat).Prior to participation, all patients provided written informed consent after receiving a comprehensive explanation of the study’s objectives, procedures, potential risks, and benefits. The consent process ensured that participants were fully informed and voluntarily agreed to partake in the study. No identifiable personal information was collected, and all data were anonymized to maintain participant confidentiality. This section aligns with the ethical reporting standards recommended by the STROBE guidelines for observational studies. If you require further assistance or additional sections for your manuscript, please let me know.
: Not applicable. The data of the patients included in the study does not contain identifiable information.
: The authors declare no competing interests.