About Me

Professional Experience

• Private Practice (February 2022 – )

• Başkent University Hospital, Department of Otolaryngology, Ankara
  (February 2005 – January 2022)

• ENT Research Assistant, Başkent University Hospital,
  Department of Otolaryngology, Ankara
  (October 2000 – October 2004)

Education

• Medical Education, Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
  (September 1994 – July 2000)
  Doctor of Medicine Degree, July 2000

• High School Education, Istanbul Haydarpaşa High School
  (1990 – 1993), Istanbul

• Middle School Education, Atatürk Middle School
  (1987 – 1990), Artvin

• Primary Education, Hacılar Primary School
  (1982 – 1987), Artvin

• Buyuklu F, Cakmak MP, Cakmak BA, Durukan E, Hizal E. Age and Gender Related Variability in the Strength of Auricular Cartilage in Living Humans. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2025 Feb;49(3):643-654. doi: 10.1007/s00266-024-04481-5. Epub 2024 Nov 18. PMID: 39557640

• Cakmak O, Buyuklu F, Kaya KS, Babakurban ST, Bogari A, Tunalı S. Anatomical Insights on the Cervical Nerve for Contemporary Face and Neck Lifting: A Cadaveric Study. Aesthet Surg J. 2024 Jul 15;44(8):NP532-NP539. doi: 10.1093/asj/sjae111. PMID: 38748536

• Cakmak O, Buyuklu F, Kolar M, Whitehead DEJ, Gezer E, Tunalı S. Deep Neck Contouring With a Focus on Submandibular Gland Vascularity: A Cadaver Study. Aesthet Surg J. 2023 Jul 15;43(8):805-816. doi: 10.1093/asj/sjad079. PMID: 36967478

• Erol O, Buyuklu F. Comparison of the efficacy of two different local anesthetics in inferior turbinate reduction. Am J Otolaryngol. 2020 Nov-Dec;41(6):102712. doi: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2020.102712. Epub 2020 Sep 2. PMID: 32942114

• Erol O, Buyuklu F, Koycu A, Jafarov S, Gultekin G, Erbek SS. Comparison of Rapid Absorbable Sutures with Nonabsorbable Sutures in Closing Transcolumellar Incision in Septorhinoplasty: Short-term Outcomes. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2020 Oct;44(5):1759-1765. doi: 10.1007/s00266-020-01864-2. Epub 2020 Jul 22. PMID: 32700009. Clinical Trial.

• Gultekin G, Koycu A, Buyuklu F, Bahcecitapar M. An Overlooked Landmark for the Crooked Nose: Eyebrow Position. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2020 Oct;44(5):1718-1724. doi: 10.1007/s00266-020-01786-z. Epub 2020 May 26. PMID: 32458043

• Tanyeri O, Akdoğan MV, Hızal E, Büyüklü AF. Assessment of Vestibular Function in Adults with Prelingual Hearing Loss Using c/oVEMP Tests. J Int Adv Otol. 2020 Apr;16(1):24-27. doi: 10.5152/iao.2019.7280. PMID: 32066551. Free PMC article.

• Koycu A, Erol O, Buyuklu FA, Jafarov S, Berker S. Age- and Gender-Related Variability in Nasal Tip Support. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2020 Jun;44(3):910-916. doi: 10.1007/s00266-019-01578-0. Epub 2019 Dec 13. PMID: 31834522

• Erol O, Buyuklu F, Koycu A, Bas C, Erbek SS. Evaluation of Nasal Tip Support in Septorhinoplasty. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2019 Aug;43(4):1021-1027. doi: 10.1007/s00266-019-01352-2. Epub 2019 Mar 20. PMID: 30895358

• Cabuk GB, Buyuklu AF, Karamert R, Aksoy S. Investigation of the applicability of internet-based approach to subjective tinnitus. Acta Otolaryngol. 2024 Apr;144(4):284-292. doi: 10.1080/00016489.2024.2357212. Epub 2024 Jun 10. PMID: 38855896

• Cengiz DU, Büyüklü AF. Evaluation of vestibular functions in patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. Acta Otolaryngol. 2023 Sep;143(9):772-778. doi: 10.1080/00016489.2023.2269255. Epub 2023 Nov 8. PMID: 37902611

• Vural O, Inan S, Buyuklu AF. The Effect of Topical Tranexamic Acid on Postrhinoplasty Periorbital Ecchymosis and Eyelid Edema. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2024 Mar 1;153(3):609-617. doi: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000010631. Epub 2023 May 9. PMID: 37159844

• Inan S, Gultekin G, Yilmaz I, Buyuklu AF. Effect of Functional Septorhinoplasty with Concha Bullosa Resection on Sinonasal Symptoms. Laryngoscope. 2023 Jun;133(6):1375-1381. doi: 10.1002/lary.30428. Epub 2022 Oct 5. PMID: 36196949

• Jafarov S, İsazade A, Bahçecitapar M, Büyüklü AF. Throat Symptoms Before and After Septal Surgery in Adults With Nasal Septum Deviation. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2023 Mar;168(3):339-344. doi: 10.1177/01945998221107545. Epub 2023 Jan 27. PMID: 35763366

• Türkoğlu Babakurban S, Vural Ö, Korkmaz Kasap Y, Hızal E, Yurtcu E, Büyüklü AF. The Genotoxic Effect of Nasal Steroids on Human Nasal Septal Mucosa and Cartilage Cells In Vitro. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 2023 May;132(5):497-503. doi: 10.1177/00034894221099355. Epub 2022 Jun 11. PMID: 35695134

• Köycü A, Hızal E, Erol O, Büyüklü AF. Effect of Suture Type and Suture Distance on Holding Strength in Nasal Septal Laceration Model. Turk Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2021 Mar;59(1):1-7. doi: 10.4274/tao.2021.6100. Epub 2021 Mar 26. PMID: 33912854. Free PMC article.

• Hizal E, Akdur A, Buyuklu F, Ozluoglu LN, Haberal M. Otorhinolaryngologic Problems in Liver and Kidney Transplant Recipients. Exp Clin Transplant. 2018 Sep 4. doi: 10.6002/ect.2018.0173. [Epub ahead of print]

• Buyuklu F, Hizal E, Yilmaz Z, Sahin FI, Cakmak O. Viability of crushed human auricular and costal cartilage chondrocytes in cell culture. J Craniomaxillofac Surg. 2011 Apr;39(3):221-225

• Buyuklu F, Akdogan MV, Ozer C, Cakmak O. Growth Characteristics and Clinical Manifestations of the Paranasal Sinus Osteomas. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2011 Aug;145(2):319-323. doi: 10.1177/0194599811403380

• Hizal E, Buyuklu F, Ozer O, Cakmak O. Effects of Different Levels of Crushing on the Viability of Rabbit Costal and Nasal Septal Cartilages. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2011 Nov;128(5):1045-1051. doi: 10.1097/PRS.0b013e31822b6651

• Hizal E, Buyuklu F, Ozdemir BH, Erbek SS. Long-term inflammatory response to liquid injectable silicone, cartilage, and silicone sheet. Laryngoscope. 2014 Nov;124(11):E425-E430. doi: 10.1002/lary.24800. Epub 2014 Jun 26

• Ozbal Koc EA, Buyuklu F, Koç B, Tukenmez Demirci G. Skin problems following septorhinoplasty. Laryngoscope. 2015;125(6):1291-1295

• Erbek S, Koycu A, Buyuklu F. Endoscopic modified medial maxillectomy for treatment of inverted papilloma originating from the maxillary sinus. J Craniofac Surg. 2015 May;26(3):e244-e246

• Cakmak O, Celik H, Cankurtaran M, Buyuklu F, Ozgirgin N, Ozluoglu LN. Effects of paranasal sinus ostia and volume on acoustic rhinometry measurements: a model study. J Appl Physiol. 2003;94:1527-1535

• Cakmak O, Coşkun M, Çelik H, Buyuklu F, Ozluoglu LN. Value of acoustic rhinometry for measuring nasal valve area. Laryngoscope. 2003;113:295-302

• Cakmak O, Bircan S, Buyuklu F, Tuncer I, Dal T, Ozluoglu LN. Viability of crushed and diced cartilage grafts: a study in rabbits. Arch Facial Plast Surg. 2005;7(1):21-26

• Cakmak O, Buyuklu F, Yilmaz Z, Sahin FI, Tarhan E, Ozluoglu LN. Viability of cultured human nasal septum chondrocytes after crushing. Arch Facial Plast Surg. 2005;7(6):406-409

• Cakmak O, Buyuklu F. Crushed cartilage grafts for concealing irregularities in rhinoplasty. Arch Facial Plast Surg. 2007;9(5):352-357

• Buyuklu F, Cakmak O, Hızal E, Dönmez FY. Outfracture of the Inferior Turbinate: A Computed Tomography Study. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2009;123(6):1704-1709

• Buyuklu F, Tarhan E, Ozluoglu L. Vestibular functions in motion sickness susceptible individuals. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2009 Sep;266(9):1365-1371

• Caylakli F, Buyuklu F, Cakmak O, Ozdemir H, Ozluoglu LN. Ossifying fibroma of the middle turbinate: A case report. Am J Otolaryngol. 2004 Sep-Oct;25(5):377-378

• Buyuklu F, Tarhan E, Cakmak O, Ozgirgin N, Arikan U. Isolated fibrous dysplasia of the sphenoid sinus. Rhinology. 2005;43:152-155

• Cakmak O, Buyuklu F. Survival of diced cartilage grafts: an experimental study. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2006 Dec;118(7):1658; author reply 1658-1659

• Buyuklu F, Cakmak O. Histological analysis of human diced cartilage grafts. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2007 Jul;120(1):348-349

• Ada S, Seckin D, Tarhan E, Buyuklu F, Cakmak O, Arikan U. Eosinophilic ulcer of the tongue. Australasian Journal of Dermatology. 2007 May (Accepted for publication)

• Ulu EM, Cakmak O, Dönmez FY, Büyüklü F, Cevik B, Akdoğan V, Coşkun M. Sinonasal schwannoma of the middle turbinate. Diagn Interv Radiol. 2010 Jun;16(2):129-131

• Buyuklu F, Hizal E. Postauricular epidermal cyst. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2010 Feb;142(2):288-289

• Cabbarpur C, Buyuklu F, Çakmak Ö, Hasimoğlu R, Ergin F, Özhan ZR, Özlüoğlu LN. Use of Rapid Strep A test in acute tonsillopharyngitis. KBB Forum. 2004;3(1):10-12.

• Buyuklu F, Çaylaklı F, Çakmak Ö. Reconstruction in auricular malignancies. KBB ve BBC Dergisi. 2006;14(1-3):39-42.

• Vardareli S, Çetin N, Hızal E, Buyuklu F, Yazıcı C, Alkan N, Çakmak Ö. Measurement of exercise-dependent changes in nasal passage volumes with acoustic rhinometry. KBB ve BBC Dergisi. 2008;16(1):20-25.

• Buyuklu F, Çakmak Ö. Reanimation techniques for facial paralysis. KBB ve BBC Dergisi. 2008;1(1):45-58.

• Buyuklu F, Çakmak Ö. Spreader flap technique in middle nasal roof problems. Türk Rinoloji Dergisi. 2008;1(3):124-128.

• Buyuklu F, Aydın H, Tarhan E, Ada S, Çakmak Ö. Seborrheic keratosis in the nasal vestibule. KBB İhtisas Dergisi. 2007;17(5):298-300.

• Aydın E, Özlüoğlu L, Buyuklu F, Haberal N, Yerli H. Multiple myeloma of the sphenoid sinus: a case report. Kulak Burun Boğaz İhtisas Dergisi. 2006;16(3):132-134. (Turkish)

• Bozbaş Ş, MDa, Akçay Ş, Kayahan Ulu E, Buyuklu F, Bozbaş H. Cardiovocal (Ortner) Syndrome: A Rare Vascular Complication. Türkiye Klinikleri Arch Lung. 2010;11(1):39-41.

• Cabbarpur C, Buyuklu F, Çakmak Ö, Öztop İ, Özlüoğlu LN. Schwannoma originating from the cervical sympathetic chain: Case presentation. Türk Otolaringoloji Arşivi. 2002;40:153-156.

• Çaylaklı F, Çakmak Ö, Buyuklu F, Bilezikçi B, Özlüoğlu LN. Granular cell tumor of the tongue: A case presentation. KBB Forum. 2003;2(2):38-39.

• Buyuklu F, Tarhan E, Çakmak Ö. Simultaneous Bilateral Facial Paralysis: A Case Report. Otoskop Dergisi. 2007. (Basımda)

• Buyuklu F, Çakmak Ö, Gökoğlu Ö, Haberal M. Fungiform Schneiderian Papilloma of the Nasal Septum in Transplantation Patients: A Report of 2 Cases. Türk Rinoloji Dergisi. (Basımda)

• Buyuklu F, Çakmak Ö. Ethmoid sinus mucocele with orbital involvement: 2 case presentations. Türk Otolaringoloji Arşivi. 2008;1(3):113-115.

• Türkoğlu Babakurban S, Akdoğan MV, Kılıçarslan A, Dayangaç E, Buyuklu F. Pilomatrixomas of the head and neck region. KBB ve BBC Dergisi. 2010;18(2):67-70.

• Buyuklu F, Yılmaz İ. Embeded pierced earrings. KBB ve BBC Dergisi. 2010;18(1):14-16.

• Doğan İ, Buyuklu F. Pyogenic granuloma in the nasal septum: case presentation. ACU Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi. 2011;2(1):43-45.

• Buyuklu F, Türkoğlu Babakurban S, Çaylak B, Çakmak Ö. Epulis fissuratum. ACU Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi. 2010;1(4):229-231.

• Özbal Koç AE, Türkoğlu Babakurban S, Kibar SS, Buyuklu F. A comparative study on nasal packing after septoplasty: does it matter in terms of patient comfort, bleeding, and crust or synechia formation? Kulak Burun Boğaz İhtisas Dergisi. 2016 May-Jun;26(3):152-158. doi: 10.5606/kbbihtisas.2016.62444. PMID: 27107601.

• Türkoğlu Babakurban S, İnan S, Hızal E, Buyuklu F, Bozbaş Ş, Özlüoğlu LN. The relationship between dizziness and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome: Is reduction in dizziness complaint with CPAP treatment possible? 2016;24(2):47-51.

• Güldüz M, Akdoğan MV, Buyuklu AF. The effect of septum deviation on the middle ear resonance frequency: Prospective clinical study. 2018;26(1):12-16. doi: 10.24179/kbbbbc.2018-59891.

• Sezer S, Akdoğan MV, Babakurban S, Demirkaya MH, Buyuklu AF. Microbiological culture results of hearing aid moulds and external auditory canal in hemodialysis patients. 2018;26(2):45-49. doi: 10.24179/kbbbbc.2018-59892.

• Binekçi N, Akdoğan MV, Sayın CB, Buyuklu AF. Tinnitus in hemodialysis patients: Cross-sectional clinical trial. 2018;26(3):69-74. doi: 10.24179/kbbbbc.2018-59893.

• Hızal E, Erol O, Baş C, Buyuklu AF. Pai syndrome: A case report and a literature review. 2019;27(3):154-158. doi: 10.24179/kbbbbc.2019-64929.

• Jafarov S, İnan S, Buyuklu AF, Durukan E. Effect of small tympanic membrane perforations on hearing. 2019;27(1):22-26. doi: 10.24179/kbbbbc.2019-65479.

• Akdoğan MV, Hızal E, Türkoğlu Babakurban S, Buyuklu AF. The relationship between ear nose throat emergencies and meteorological events and the moon cycle. 2020;28(1):22-29. doi: 10.24179/kbbbbc.2019-72449.

• Menteş OM, Akdoğan MV, Buyuklu AF. The effect of adenoid hypertrophy on middle ear resonance frequency. 2020;28(2):105-109. doi: 10.24179/kbbbbc.2019-72450.

• Buyuklu F, Cakmak O. Aging forehead. Adamson PA, Dahiya R. The aging forehead. In: Bailey BJ, Johnson JT, eds. Head and Neck Surgery – Otolaryngology. 4th ed. St Louis: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2006. p.2663–2685.

• Buyuklu F, Cakmak O. Upper 2/3 nose treatment. Capone RB, Papel IB. Management of the upper two thirds of the nose. In: Bailey BJ, Johnson JT, eds. Head and Neck Surgery – Otolaryngology. 4th ed. St Louis: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2006. p.2551–2561.

• Buyuklu F, Cakmak O. Grafts and implants in facial, head and neck surgery. Holt GR. Grafts and implants in facial, head and neck surgery. In: Bailey BJ, Johnson JT, eds. Head and Neck Surgery – Otolaryngology. 4th ed. St Louis: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2006. p.2345–2356.

Evren Hızal, Fuat Büyüklü. Septoplasty, rhinoplasty, septorhinoplasty. Ear, Nose, and Throat Diseases and Head and Neck Surgery. Gerçeker M, ed. Ankara: MN Medical & Nobel Medical Publishing House, 2014.

Turkish book authorship
Ear, Nose, Throat, and Head and Neck Surgery “EAR” Exam-Oriented Reference Book,
Author: Fuat Büyüklü. Anadolu Sanat Digital Printing Distribution, Ankara, 2013
Ear, Nose, Throat, and Head and Neck Surgery “NOSE” Exam-Oriented Reference Book,
Author: Fuat Büyüklü. Anadolu Sanat Digital Printing Distribution, Ankara, 2016

Scientific Meetings, Courses and Presentations

1. “Acoustic Rhinometry Course”, 27th Turkish National Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Surgery Congress, Antalya, 2003.

2. “Facial Paralysis Reanimation”, Başkent University Ear Nose Throat Days, Ankara, 2008.

3. “Facial Paralysis Reanimation”, 2nd Facial Plastic Surgery Association Meeting, Ankara, 2008.

4. “Crooked Nose”, Current Approaches in Functional and Aesthetic Nasal Surgery, Ankara, 2014.

5. “Endoscopic Medial Maxillectomy”, 15th Rhinocamp ENT and Rhinocamp Family Medicine Congress, Bodrum, May 2015.