Publications by authors named "M Saruc"
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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- 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.
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- Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a leading gastrointestinal condition causing hospitalization, with a focus on evaluating its clinical features and adherence to international management guidelines.
- The study analyzed 2,144 hospitalized AP patients in Turkey, finding that most cases were mild, with biliary causes being the most common, and an overall mortality rate of 1.6%.
- Results indicate good predictive accuracy for severe cases using specific scoring systems, but show inconsistent adherence to treatment guidelines, particularly in administering prophylactic measures like NSAIDs and antibiotics.
Optimizing the Personalized Care for the Management of Rectal Cancer: A Consensus Statement.
Turk J Gastroenterol
August 2022
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in Turkey. The current guidelines do not provide sufficient information to cover all aspects of the management of rectal cancer. Although treatment has been standardized in terms of the basic principles of neoadjuvant, surgical, and adjuvant therapy, uncertainties in the management of rectal cancer may lead to significant differences in clinical practice.
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