Edip Erdal Yilmaz

Health-related quality of life in patients with anal fissure: effect of type D personality

Introduction Health-related quality of life (HRQL) is a significant factor in describing the burden of illness and the impact of treatment in patients with gastrointestinal disease. Type D (distressed) personality is defined as the co-occurrence of negative affect and social inhibition. Aim To assess the prevalence of type D personality in patients with anal fissure and to investigate whether the presence of a type D personality would affect HRQL in patients with anal fissure. Material and methods One hundred outpatients with anal fissure with no psychiatric comorbidity were consecutively enrolled, along with 100 healthy controls. Type D Scale (DS14) and General Health Survey Short Form-36 (SF-36) were used in the collection of data. Results Patients with anal fissure scored lower on physical roles and bodily pain dimensions of SF-36 than healthy subjects (p < 0.05). Thirty-three patients with anal fissure (33%) and 16 controls (16%) had scored above the cut-off score of the DS14 (p < 0.05). Patients with a type D personality were found to score lower on bodily pain and social roles domains of HRQL than patients without a type D personality. Conclusions Type D personality was associated with increased perceived bodily pain and social roles in patients with anal fissure. Type D personality construct may be an important consideration when assessing HRQL outcomes. A multidimensional approach may be valuable in the assessment of patients presenting with anal fissure, because a subgroup with type-D personality might benefit from psychological therapies.

Platelet Parameters in Hepatic Hydatid Cysts

Background. Hepatic hydatid cyst infection is caused by microorganisms named Echinococcus which belong to family Taeniidae. Platelets are considered as a mediator in inflammation and infectious diseases because of the various proinflammatory substances that they contain. Design and Methods. Thirty-three patients who were admitted to Doğubayazıt State Hospitals General Surgery Clinic with a diagnosis of hepatic cyst hydatid were enrolled in this retrospective study. Laboratory data of the patients in pre- and postoperative periods were obtained from computerized medical records database of the hospital. Results. Preoperative mean platelet volume (MPV) of the patients was significantly increased compared to postoperative MPV values. Conclusion. We claim that MPV is a useful follow-up marker after surgery in patients with hydatid cyst.

Effects of N-acetyl cysteine on lipid levels and on leukocyte and platelet count in rats after splenectomy.

INTRODUCTION Many of studies have shown that increased lipid levels play a significant role in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis after splenectomy. We investigated the effects of N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) on lipid parameters and leukocyte and platelet (PLT) levels following splenectomy. MATERIALS AND METHODS 32 Sprague-Dawley rats weighing from 200 to 250 g were placed into four experimental groups. For 42 days post-operatively, all rats were fed standard rat food and water and the rats in the first group ( n = 8) received no intraperitoneal infusion. Rats in the second group ( n = 6) were given a 50 mg/kg saline solution (SF); those in the third group ( n = 8) received 50 mg/kg NAC and the rats in the fourth group ( n = 8) were administered a 100 mg/kg NAC infusion intraperitoneally. RESULTS All parameters other than white blood cell count were significantly different between the four groups. There were no significant differences between the control and SF groups in terms of total cholesterol and PLT levels. Triglyceride (TG), very-low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) and high-density lipoprotein (HDL) levels were significantly elevated in the SF group compared with the control rats. There was no statistically significant difference between the SF and NAC 50/100 groups in terms of low-density lipoprotein levels. Total cholesterol, TG, HDL and VLDL levels were significantly reduced and the PLT level was significantly elevated in the NAC 50 and NAC 100 groups compared with the SF group. CONCLUSION Serum VLDL and TG levels should be monitored in patients after splenectomy. For reduction in these lipid parameters, early NAC treatment should be initiated. More prospective larger studies are needed to confirm our results.

The impact of type d personality on health-related quality of life in patients with symptomatic haemorrhoids

Introduction Haemorrhoids are one of the most common reasons that patients seek consultation from a colon and rectal surgeon. Health-related quality of life (HrQoL) is a significant factor in describing the burden of illness and the impact of treatment in patients with gastrointestinal disease. Type D (distressed) personality is defined as the co-occurrence of negative affect and social inhibition. Aim To assess the prevalence of type D personality in patients with haemorrhoids and to investigate whether the presence of a type D personality would affect HrQoL in patients with haemorrhoids. Material and methods One hundred and six outpatients with symptomatic haemorrhoids with no psychiatric comorbidity were consecutively enrolled, along with 96 healthy controls. The Type D Scale (DS14) and the General Health Survey Short Form-36 (SF-36) were used in the collection of data. Results Of 106 patients evaluated, 29.2% met criteria for type D personality. Patients with haemorrhoids scored lower on bodily pain and vitality dimensions of SF-36 than did healthy subjects (p < 0.001). Patients with a type D personality were found to score lower on bodily pain domain of HrQoL than patients without a type D personality. Linear regression analysis revealed a significant independent association of type D personality with bodily pain dimension of the SF-36 in patients with symptomatic haemorrhoids (r = –0.315, p < 0.01). Conclusions Type D personality was associated with increased perceived bodily pain in patients with haemorrhoids. Consideration of type D personality construct personality traits could improve risk stratification in research and clinical practice in this patient group.

1607 – Impaired subjective sleep quality in irritable bowel syndrome patients with a type D personality

Introduction Type D (distressed) personality is defined as the co-occurrence of negative affect (NA) and social inhibition (SI). Objectives Although many studies have analyzed the association of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and personality traits, the effect of Type D personality on sleep quality of patients with IBS has not been evaluated. Aims We aimed to assess the prevalence of Type D personality in patients with and to investigate whether the presence of a Type D personality would affect subjective sleep quality in patients with IBS. Methods Ninety-seven patients who met the Rome III criteria for IBS with no psychiatric comorbidity were consecutively enrolled, along with 39 healthy controls. Type D Scale, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale were used in the collection of data. Results Of 97 patients evaluated, 45.4% met criteria for Type D personality. Thirty-five patients (36.1%) and 7 healthy volunteers (17.9%) were “poor” sleepers (p Conclusion Type D personality was associated with decreased perceived sleep quality in patients with IBS.