Publications by authors named "Hakan Kumbasar"

Introduction: The aim of this study was to investigate the incidence of general psychiatric symptoms, aggression levels, and sexual dysfunction in patients with benign anorectal diseases and compare the results with those of healthy control subjects.

Methods: We prospectively enrolled consecutive adult patients who presented for treatment of benign perianal diseases and healthy control subjects between June 2017 and December 2018. All patients had either grade 3 or 4 hemorrhoidal disease or perianal fistula with active discharge who had not undergone previous anorectal surgery.

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Background/aims: Psychosocial and psychiatric evaluations are crucial components of the assessment of a live donor candidate. The Live Donor Assessment Tool (LDAT) was developed for this purpose. This study aims to evaluate the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of LDAT.

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Introduction: Tamoxifen is widely used for the treatment of hormone-responsive breast cancer, osteoporosis, and post-menopausal symptoms. Also, tamoxifen is currently under investigation for its anti-manic properties. In this article, we report a case who developed manic episode following the initiation of tamoxifen and remitted with discontinuation of the medication.

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Background/aim: It is of crucial importantance to be able to detect acute psychological distress in patients. The Intensive Care Psychological Assessment Tool (IPAT) was developed for this purpose in intensive care units. This study aims to evaluate the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of IPAT.

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Objective: Valproic acid (VPA)-induced hyperammonemia (VIH), is an increase in blood ammonia levels without any alteration of hepatic enzymes, which can occur during VPA treatment. We aimed to determine the prevalence rate and the risk factors for VIH and its association with cognitive functions.

Method: A prospective, cross-sectional study was conducted.

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Objective: Vaginismus is defined as a recurrent or persistent involuntary spasm of the musculature of the outer third of the vagina that interferes with sexual intercourse. The aim of this study was to assess the level of symptoms of depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, and perfectionism among patients with vaginismus, as well as to determine if these clinical variables are related to the completion of treatment.

Materials And Methods: The study included 20 women with vaginismus and their spouses that were referred as outpatients to Ankara University, School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, Consultation and Liaison Unit.

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Objective: Adenosine deaminase and dipeptidyl peptidase IV are enzymes connected to T cells that play an important role in immune system functioning. In this study, in order to understand the immune processes in panic disorder, we determined the serum levels of adenosine deaminase and dipeptidyl peptidase IV in medication-free panic disorder patients and compared them to those of healthy controls.

Method: Enzymes levels were determined in blood samples of 24 healthy controls and 33 panic disorder patients diagnosed according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-IV that were medication free during the previous month and medically healthy.

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There has been a tendency among some clinicians to underestimate the psychological problems of patients with rhinitis. This study assesses the psychological status of allergic rhinitis patients and the influence of type, duration, and severity of rhinitis on the psychiatric evaluation. Forty-one patients with seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis and 36 healthy control subjects were enrolled in the study.

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Objective: Previous estimates of the prevalence of seasonal affective disorder (SAD) in community-based samples generally originated from western countries. We report prevalence rates in eight groups from four latitudes in Turkey.

Method: Seasonal Pattern Assessment Questionnaire (SPAQ) was distributed to the community-based samples from eight different locations at four latitudes in Turkey.

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