Publications by authors named "A F Koksal"
Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a clinical condition that arises acutely in the pancreas through various inflammatory pathways due to multiple causes. Turkish Society of Gastroenterology Pancreas Working Group developed comprehensive guidance statements regarding the management of AP that include its epidemiology, etiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic criteria, disease severity, treatment, prognosis, local and systemic complications. The statements were developed through literature review, deliberation, and consensus opinion.
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- - Wilson's disease (WD) is a genetic disorder that affects copper metabolism and primarily manifests with neurological symptoms in about 40% to 50% of cases, including muscle and speech problems.
- - A case report details a 38-year-old man who showed various neurological issues, such as imbalance and tremors, leading to an evaluation of WD using the Leipzig scoring system.
- - Diagnostic tests, including a significant increase in urine copper after a D-Penicillamine challenge, ultimately confirmed the diagnosis of WD, highlighting the importance of thorough evaluation even when typical indicators are absent.
Background: Speech changes significantly impact the quality of life for Parkinson's disease (PD) patients. Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) of the Subthalamic Nucleus (STN) is a standard treatment for advanced PD, but its effects on speech remain unclear. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between STN-DBS and speech changes in PD patients using comprehensive clinical assessments and tractography.
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- The study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of pancreatic steatosis (PS) using transabdominal ultrasonography in Turkish gastroenterology clinics and identify associated factors.
- A total of 1,700 volunteers revealed a PS prevalence of 68.9%, with factors like age, BMI, and metabolic syndrome linked to its severity.
- The study also found that 11.8% of PS cases were in lean individuals, who were generally younger and had lower metabolic risk factors compared to those with non-lean PS.
The diagnostic value of serum hepcidin in acute appendicitis.
Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg
July 2024
Background: Acute appendicitis (AA) is the primary cause of acute abdomen in patients presenting to the emergency department with abdominal pain. Limited studies have explored the relationship between serum hepcidin levels and AA. This study aimed to measure serum hepcidin levels in patients undergoing surgery with a preliminary diagnosis of AA and to assess whether these levels can serve as a biochemical marker for diagnosing AA.
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