Assoc. Prof. M.D. Selim Aydin

A 28-year-old competitive freediver presented with recurring hand numbness and weakness during deep dives. Dr. Aydin discovered a rare thoracic outlet syndrome variant where specific arm positions during descent compressed her subclavian artery. He performed a minimally invasive first rib resection via transaxillary approach. The patient returned to competitive diving after 3 months, setting a new national depth record.

A 72-year-old retired shipyard welder from a coastal village presented with a pulsating abdominal mass. He had concealed it for years due to fear of surgery. Dr. Aydin diagnosed a 9cm inflammatory abdominal aortic aneurysm with unusual adhesions to the duodenum. Using a custom fenestrated endograft he designed with hospital engineers, he performed a complex EVAR procedure. The patient recovered fully and now volunteers at a maritime museum.

A 19-year-old university student and amateur parkour athlete collapsed during training. Imaging revealed a spontaneous dissection of his celiac artery with no underlying connective tissue disorder. Dr. Aydin hypothesized repetitive torso compression during landings caused microtrauma. He performed a successful stent graft placement. The patient modified his training and now teaches adaptive parkour to children with disabilities.

A 45-year-old professional oud player presented with worsening finger ischemia in his left hand, threatening his career. Dr. Aydin diagnosed hypothenar hammer syndrome from years of pressing instrument strings. He performed a microsurgical distal revascularization using a venous graft from the wrist. The musician regained full dexterity and composed a piece titled 'The Surgeon's Rhythm'.