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Factors Influencing Ulcer Healing In Chronic Limb Threatening Ischemia Patients After Endovascular Angioplasty At Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital, Raden Suhartono, Ghany H. Wijaya, Akhmadu Muradi

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Introduction. Chronic limb–threatening ischemia (CLTI) can cause rest pain in the lower extremities and the formation of ulcers or gangrene. Revascularization, which can be done using open surgery or endovascular procedures, is the first line of treatment in CLTI management. CLTI patients at CMGH usually came with advanced conditions and high re–amputation rates even after revascularization. This study aimed to determine factors associated with the outcome of endovascular angioplasty, especially ulcer healing.

Method. A cross–sectional study was conducted at CMGH, enrolling CLTI patients with Rutherford grades 5 and 6 who underwent angioplasty. Age, gender, history of smoking, hypertension, atrial fibrillation, …

Neutrophil-Lymphocyte-Ratio As Predictor Of Morbidity And Mortality In Adults With Gastrointestinal Obstruction, Agi S. Putranto, Bimo D. Pramesta

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Introduction. Gastrointestinal (GI) obstruction is a condition that often requires surgery and can lead to severe complications. The neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) has been used as an inflammation indicator in various medical conditions, but research on the relationship between NLR and GI obstruction is still limited. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate the role of NLR as a cost-effective and simple preoperative predictor of postoperative mortality and morbidity, mainly surgical site infection, in adult patients with GI obstruction.

Method. This cross-sectional study was conducted at Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital in Jakarta. The study sample consists of 150 adult patients with GI …

D-Dimer And Ultrasonography As The Early-Diagnostic Tools For Lower-Limb Trauma Patients With Deep Vein Thrombosis: A Literature Review, Faranita Muchtar, Akhmadu Muradi

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Introduction. The mortality of venous thromboembolism increased among trauma patients. Both the D-dimer test and ultrasonography are selected to diagnose venous thromboembolism due to non-traumatic causes but are rarely utilized in emergency trauma settings.

Objectives. This literature review comprehensively explains the accuracy of the D-dimer test and ultrasonography for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) diagnosis. This study finding might broaden the diagnostic recommendation for traumatic patients with deep vein thrombosis.

Method. This study used articles from four distinct journal databases. Only eight of the 480 articles found during searching proceeded with the screening process. Thus, five articles were included …

Correlation Of Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (Tsh), T3, And T4 Hormones With Histopathological Characteristics Of Thyroid Cancer At Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital, Ahmad Kurnia, Kristaninta Bangun, Fatahillah Muazdhani

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Introduction. In a study spanning 2008 to 2012 at Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital (CMGH) Jakarta, 668 cases of thyroid cancer were identified among 18,216 cancer cases. Globally, the papillary subtype is prevalent, and prior research indicates a link between thyroid hormone changes and thyroid carcinoma risk. To improve surgical care, this study aims to find the association between thyroid hormone levels and histological subtypes in thyroid carcinoma patients.

Method. This cross-sectional study focused on thyroid cancer patients managed from 2013 to 2017. Despite subjects' characteristics, thyroid hormone levels and histopathological findings were the variables of interest. The findings were analyzed …

Outcome Of Endovascular Procedure In Chronic Limb Ischemia Femoropopliteal Lesion: A Literature Review, Alexander J. Utama, Robby E. Thio

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Introduction. Angioplasty and stenting are the two main endovascular treatments for femoropopliteal lesions associated with chronic limb ischemia. To summarize the research in this area, this article examines the state of these treatments today, diving into clinical subtleties and new trends. The objectives was to thoroughly analyze the body of research, combining knowledge about the results of endovascular angioplasty and stenting.

Methods: Literature was searched in some databases (Cochrane, PubMed, and EBSCO) from June to July 2021.

Results: Five articles that met the inclusion and exclusion criteria were identified. There were two randomized control trials and three cohort …

Open Sympathectomy Effectiveness On Buerger's Disease’S Pain: An Evidence–Based Case Report, Rangga S. Prawiro, Alexander J. Utama

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Introduction. Thromboangiitis obliterans, often referred to as Buerger's disease, is a vascular disease that causes chronic inflammatory conditions, edema, and vascular obstruction due to blood clots. In Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital (CMGH), sympathectomy is a rarely done procedure. This evidence–based case report aimed to prove the effectiveness of sympathectomy for Buerger's Disease to reduce pain.

Method. We reported a case of 44–year–old male with progressive pain and a history of darkened fingers of left limbs six months before admission. The patient underwent a lumbar sympathectomy, and there was no recurrence of symptoms after one year of follow–up. A systematic literature …

Preoperative Neutrophil–Lymphocyte Ratio And Serum Carcinoembryonic Antigen As Predictive Factors Of Colorectal Cancer Survival, Agi S. Putranto, Jackson Kamaruddin

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Introduction. Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide, with a high mortality rate. This study investigates the predictive value of the neutrophil–lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) in predicting the survival rates of colorectal cancer patients in Indonesia.

Method. This retrospective cohort study enrolled the colorectal cancer stage I–IV patients treated at Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital (CMGH). The independent variables are NLR and CEA, while the dependent variable is the five–year survival of colorectal cancer. The log rank test proceeded to find a correlation between NLR and CEA with 5–year survival, and the Cox proportional hazard …

Impact Of Advanced Trauma Life Support Training For Improving Mortality Outcome: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis, Afid B. Putra, Luthfian A. Nurachman, Bagus A. Suryawiditya, Muftah Risyaldi, Lam Sihardo

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Introduction. The Global Burden of Disease Study has identified injuries as one of the top ten causes of death and disability worldwide. Injury is predicted to rise in the rankings by the year 2030. This study aimed to quantify the effectiveness of an Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) training in improving mortality outcome after trauma injury.

Method. This is a systematic review (of experimental and observational studies) and meta-analysis, reporting mortality outcome from trauma injury between ATLS-trained/certified physicians vs non-ATLS-certified. We performed literature searching through 3 electronic databases, including Cochrane (CENTRAL), MEDLINE (PubMed), and Scopus.

Results. There are summarized results …

Effect Of Everolimus On The Liver Function Of Children Receiving Liver Transplant With Chronic Rejection: An Evidence–Based Case Report, Adi Nd Puruboyo, Tri H. Rahayatri, Marini Stephanie

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Introduction. Chronic rejection, a complication after pediatric living donor liver transplantation (LDLT), is challenging to treat as management generally requires retransplantation. However, retransplantation is avoided because of rejection risks, longer operating time, higher mortality, and lower survival rates. Immunosuppressant therapy has potential as an option for nonsurgical treatment. Everolimus, a mammalian target of rapamycin inhibitors (mTOR inhibitors), is a well-known immunosuppressant in treating chronic rejection of LDLT. However, studies in the pediatric field remain minimum.

Method. The discussion was based on evidence found from studies found through a systematic literature search. These three studies showed permanent liver function improvement after …

Secondary Spontaneous Tension Pneumothorax: A Case Report Of An Uncommon Presentation Of Post-Tuberculosis Sequelae, Herick Alvenus Willim

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Introduction. Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of the top life-threatening infectious diseases worldwide. Even after completion of treatment, numerous patients had post-TB sequelae as a consequence of lung damage during TB infection. We reported an uncommon case of secondary spontaneous tension pneumothorax in a patient with post-TB sequelae.

Case Presentation. A 68-year-old smoker man presented with sudden shortness of breath since 2 hours ago. He had a history of pulmonary TB 15 years ago which had completed antituberculosis treatment and had been experiencing symptoms associated with post-TB sequelae for the last 1 year. Physical examinations and chest X-ray showed tension pneumothorax. …

Factors Affecting The Survival Of Soft Tissue Sarcoma Patients Of The Extremities At Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Indonesia, Erwin D. Yulian, Kezia M. Sinaga, Diani Kartini, Aria Kekalih

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Introduction. The strategy for treating limb soft tissue sarcoma (STS) is challenging due to delayed diagnosis and the non-specific clinical picture, leading to the mortality of nearly 50% of newly diagnosed patients. Various therapeutic modalities have been applied to increase the survival of patients with extremity soft tissue sarcoma. However, clinicopathological factors can influence the survival rate and thus affect the effectiveness of therapy. This study aims to determine the numbers and factors influencing overall survival five years after treatment for patients with soft tissue sarcoma of the extremities at Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital (CMGH) in 2011-2015.

Method. A …

Abo Blood Group Type And The Risks Of Peripheral Artery Disease In Type Ii Diabetes Mellitus, Dedy Pratama, Adi N.D Puruboyo

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Introduction. Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a common complication of diabetes mellitus (DM), affecting up to 20% of people over 65. Blood type is hypothesized to influence PAD, although it has yet to be extensively studied. We aim to investigate the correlation between ABO blood group type and the severity of PAD in patients with type II DM.

Methods. We conducted a cross-sectional study on DM type II patients with PAD at the Cipto Mangunkusumo National Hospital in Indonesia between January 2022 to June 2022. PAD was diagnosed based on the ankle-brachial index (ABI) measurement. The PAD severity was grouped …

Comparative Evaluation Of Scar Tissue From Chest Tube Wound Closure Using Knotless And Conventional Methods Using The Patient And Observer Scar Assessment Scale, Adrian N. Tangkilisan, Mendy H. Oley, Maximillian C. Oley, Claudia Loho, Wega Sukanto, Christha Zenithy Tamburian, Fima L.F.G. Langi

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Introduction. Chest tube placement is widely practiced; most medical doctors can do this safely. However, releasing the chest tube can be a painful and challenging experience for the patient. A novel method has been developed with a new suture material that does not need to be knotted. The Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS) provides objective and subjective scar assessment. This study aimed to compare the scars associated with chest tube release between the conventional and knotless methods.

Methods. The study was a controlled trial in which patients were divided into two groups. The scar assessment was …

Seroma As A Biological Tissue Expander On Post-Mastectomy Reconstruction: A Case Report, Ahmad Kurnia, Fatahillah Muazdhani

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Introduction. Previous studies have reported that patient satisfaction with breast cancer management is related to the success of breast reconstruction. The tissue expander used in breast reconstruction today has several disadvantages: the high cost, the nature of the foreign body, and the risk of failure. Seroma has the potential as a natural tissue developer in post-mastectomy reconstruction. This case report aims to describe the technique, results, advantages, and limitations of post-mastectomy breast reconstruction using a seroma as a natural tissue expander that has never been done before.

Case Presentation. A 37-year-old woman was diagnosed with stage IIIA non-special type (NST) …

3rd Jakarta Annual Surgical Symposia: Comprehensive Surgical Update Proceeding Abstracts, Scientific Committee Jass

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Introduction. The need for arteriovenous fistula (AVF) as access to hemodialysis is increasing, but the failure rate of AVF maturity is also relatively high. Umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have anti-inflammatory properties that can occur in homeostasis, repair, and regeneration in pathological responses caused by vascular injury. This study aims to determine how administering cord mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) affects vascular maturity based on Doppler ultrasound examination in AVF rabbit models.

Method. An experimental study proceeded using a local male rabbit (Lepus Domestica). The administration of umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells was applied in situ on AVF and intravenously. …

Prognostic Factors Of Myasthenia Gravis Remission After Thymectomy At National Referral Hospital In Indonesia, Suprayitno Wardoyo, Winda J. Layardi

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Introduction. Thymectomy is a recommended treatment for myasthenia gravis, enfacing the problem of a low remission rate. However, Indonesian-specific characteristics of myasthenia gravis are somehow different from those of well-developed countries. Thus, identifying prognostic factors influencing remission is required for patient selection to provide optimal preoperative issues.

Methods. A retrospective cohort proceeded in our tertiary hospital, enrolling those diagnosed with myasthenia gravis who underwent thymectomy for four years. Disease period modified Osserman classification, age, sex, preoperative plasmapheresis, preoperative steroid therapy, type of surgery, and thymic pathology were the variables of interest for three-year follow-up. In addition, these variables …

Quality Of Life And Its Associated Factors In Patients After Esophagectomy At A Single National Referral Center, Dogma H. Sirirui, Agi S. Putranto

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Introduction. Esophagectomy is the standard surgical treatment for resectable esophageal cancer patients. However, the success rate for this procedure was about 25–35% and was associated with a severe risk of postoperative complications. In addition, patients after esophagectomy have decreased their quality of life (QOL), but no research has been done in Indonesia. Therefore, this study was conducted to determine the quality of life after esophagectomy in Indonesia based on the patient population at Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital (CMGH).

Method. A retrospective study was conducted using quality–of–life instruments issued by the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC). …

Potential Of Tumor Cell Seeding And Clinical Impact On Percutaneous Breast Biopsy Tracks: A Literature Review, I G.N. Gunawan Wibisana, Muhammad Mirwan

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Introduction. Based on its effectiveness, a percutaneous breast biopsy was chosen because it has minimum side effects and fewer complications, does not distort the breast tissue architecture, and can be performed on an outpatient basis. However, the biopsy can damage the integrity of tumor cells, creating seeding at the site of the track made. Therefore, core biopsy is the method of choice for breast lesion sampling using a 14G needle that provides greater sensitivity. This study aims to explain whether the percutaneous biopsy track has the potential for the formation of tumor cell seeding and its clinical impact.

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Prognostic Factors For Mortality Of Pediatric Burn Injury In A National Tertiary Referral Center, Heru Angkoso, Aria Kekalih

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Introduction. In Indonesia, burn injuries cause about 195,000 deaths annually. Data from the Ministry of the Health Republic of Indonesia showed the incidence of burns predominated at 1-4 years old. The mortality of pediatric burn patients in a tertiary hospital was 37.26%. This study aimed to find an association between known and unknown prognostic factors of mortality in Indonesian-specific characteristics.

Method. A retrospective analytical study included all pediatric burns admitted to Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital (CMGH) from 1998 to 2010. Variables within a period of the first 72 hours of admission were the focus of interest and were extracted …

Comparison Ultrasound-Guided Handheld Vacuum Assisted Breast Biopsy And Core Biopsy In Breast Cancer, Anak Agung Ngurah Bagus Satya Sueningrat, Mendy Mendy

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Introduction. Needle biopsy, including core needle biopsy (CNB) and vacuum-assisted breast biopsy (VABB) with or without radiological support) is the initial investigative method of choice for the preoperative diagnosis of breast lesions. Ultrasound-guided VABB (US-VABB) has become widely accepted because of its high accuracy. In this review, the diagnostic performance indices of CNB were compared with US-VABBB techniques.

Method. A literature search proceeded in online databases compiling studies from the last 20 years in the PubMed, EBSCOhost, ScienceDirect, and ProQuest databases. Eighteen eligible studies compared US-VABB and CNB for diagnostic accuracy. All studies were cohort retrospective. This literature search proceeded …

Transplantation In Pediatrics Liver Failure Associated With Acute Hepatitis Of Unknown Etiology, Afid B. Putra, Agi S. Putranto, Muftah Risyaldi, Luthfian A. Nurachman

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Introduction. On 5^th April 2022, some cases of severe acute hepatitis of unknown etiology in children were reported in the United Kingdom. Since then, the number has increased rapidly, with 650 probable cases identified worldwide. This review focuses on available information about managing acute liver failure (ALF) in pediatrics with acute hepatitis of unknown etiology through the perspective of hepatobiliary surgery.

Method. A literature review proceeded on some databases, namely PubMed and Google Scholar. Epidemiological data and technical policy were obtained from World Health Organization and some government institutions.

Results. Severe acute hepatitis can progressively develop into acute liver …

The Correlation Between Premenopausal Estrogen And Estrogen Receptors In Breast Cancer, Ahmad Kurnia, Dedy Pratama, Muhammad Mirwan

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Introduction. The correlation between the premenopausal estrogen hormone and estrogen receptors is unknown. The hormone estrogen has a risk factor for causing breast cancer. Meanwhile, the estrogen receptor plays a role in determining further treatment plans in breast cancer patients. Patients with high estrogen receptors have a better prognosis. If the premenopausal estrogen hormone can affect the estrogen-receptor, then the estrogen hormone can be modified to have a better prognosis.

Method. A cross-sectional study enrolled 32 subjects with complete data and was statistically analyzed to find the correlation between premenopausal estrogen hormone and estrogen-receptors.

Results. The estradiol ranged from 15.3 …

The Potential Of Liquid For Breast Cancer: A Review, Sonar Soni Panigoro, Clarissa Kezia Yuella -

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Introduction. Tissue biopsy is the current gold standard for cancer diagnosis, targeted treatment, and prognosis. However, biopsy is an invasive procedure that could result in postoperative bleeding, pain, and infection. Such limitations may now be resolved by the clinical technique known as liquid biopsy, which enables a better representation of disease status.

Method. This literature review was conducted through online databases (PubMed, Ascopubs, EuroPMC) using the following keywords: "liquid biopsy", "ctDNA", "CTC", "breast cancer", "pathogenesis of breast cancer", "tumor microenvironment”, “ctdna detection technologies”, "early diagnosis", "targeted therapy" ,"monitoring disease progression”, and "prognosis”. The literature search was conducted using the PRISMA …

Surgical Intervention For Endobronchial Tuberculosis With Total Bronchial Occlusion: A Case Report, Muhammad A. Putra, Matthew Billy, Radhyaksa Ardaya, Rut Hp Ekasiwi, Sari Rahmawati, Karel Hs Sumarsudi

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Introduction. Endobronchial Tuberculosis (EBTB) is a specific TB form affecting the tracheobronchial tree with microbial and histopathological evidence. Early diagnosis is essential to provide timely treatment and prevent complications but also proves difficult due to the low positive rate of acid–fast bacilli (AFB) staining of sputum smears and non–specific clinical and radiological findings.

Case Illustration. We reported a 19–year–old man with a productive cough suspected of pulmonary tuberculosis, with a positive GeneXpert test and negative AFB smear. He received anti–tuberculosis drugs for six months. Although the symptoms initially seemed to improve, the patient complained of dyspnea during moderate activities in …

An Unusual Case Of Perforated Appendicitis In Situs Inversus Totalis In Indonesia, Valencia J. Martin, Imanuel T. Parinding

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Situs inversus is a rare congenital anomaly where the internal organs are transposed in a mirror image. It is commonly unrecognized until a patient comes with a complaint, especially in developing countries where people do not have a routine medical checkup. We report a case of a young female with unusual left lower quadrant pain abdominal pain. Perforated appendicitis leading to peritonitis was confirmed using ultrasonography and successfully treated with laparotomy. Appendicitis should be considered a working diagnosis in lower left quadrant abdominal pain

Review: Conventional Thrombectomy With Intraoperative Fluoroscopy In Acute Limb Ischemia Rutherford Iib, Heru Angkoso, Dedy Pratama

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Introduction. Acute limb ischemia (ALI) is a severe condition affecting the extremities and the patient’s survival that requires immediate treatment. It can be treated with either surgical or endovascular revascularization or both (hybrid procedure). It is crucial to evaluate the defect using intraoperative fluoroscopy or angiography in each case. The review aimed to find out the outcomes of the thrombectomy with intraoperative fluoroscopy for ALI Rutherford IIb.

Method. According to the PRISMA protocol, the literature search proceeded in online databases, i.e., Cochrane, Scopus, PubMed, and EBSCOhost, with no year limitation on the publication. All articles were screened and critically appraised. …

Effect Of Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury And Preconditioning On Lung Parenchyma After Acute Limb Ischemia, David Hutagaol, Dhama S. Susanti, Wuryantoro Soeharto, Muhammad A. Putra, Suprayitno Wardoyo, William Makdinata, Moira Setiawan

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Introduction. Acute limb ischemia, a sudden decrease of perfusion to the extremities, can compromise the survival of the limbs. Medical intervention and surgery are often needed to return perfusion. However, reperfusion injury can trigger oxidative stress and inflammatory response, leading to local and remote tissue damage, such as the lungs, which increases morbidity and mortality. This research aims to study the effects of hypothermia and remote ischemic preconditioning (RIPC) on the lung parenchyma after being exposed to reperfusion after acute limb ischemia in rabbits.

Method. Eighteen New Zealand White rabbits were divided into three groups of 6. The …

Mini-Review: Omental Patch Repair Of Giant Perforated Peptic Ulcer, Ridho A. Syaiful, Muhammad F. Agustian

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Introduction. A perforated giant peptic ulcer is an emergency that requires surgery. Closure of the perforation with an omental patch has been reported in several cases of perforated giant peptic ulcers. However, there is insufficient evidence regarding the option of preferred treatment. This review to discuss published reports of a perforated giant peptic ulcer closed with an omental patch that focused on the complications

Method. The literature search was conducted through the Cochrane, PubMed, Scopus, and EBSCO data sites. The articles obtained were screened for duplication, title, abstracts, and full-text based on inclusion and exclusion criteria.

Result: Two articles were …

Review: Partial Splenic Embolization Outcome On Liver Cirrhosis With Esophageal Varices, Raden Suhartono, Muhammad F. A Irsal

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Introduction. Liver cirrhosis may be followed by complications such as esophageal varices for 30 days mortality rate up to 15-20%. Partial splenic embolism (PSE) or partial splenic embolization has been developed as a safe and effective alternative therapy for managing bleeding in esophageal varices. This study aims to determine the outcome of PSE in patients with liver cirrhosis with esophageal varices.

Method. In this review, the literature search proceeded on three online databases (Cochrane Library, MEDLINE (PubMed), and ScienceDirect) according to PRISMA protocol. Through selections, six articles were included, and all were the reports.

Results. Of six reports, three were …

Revascularization Techniques For Infra-Popliteal Peripheral Artery Disease In Diabetic Foot: A Literature Review, Raden Suhartono, Ghany H. Wijaya

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Foot ulcers are one of the problems that are often encountered in uncontrolled diabetes mellitus. With diabetic peripheral neuropathy, the typical clinical symptoms of PAD (peripheral arterial disease) may be obscured, leading to critical limb ischemia (CLTI). Diabetes may accelerate atherosclerosis that diminishes blood flow in PAD—further, diabetic patients with PAD often enfaces infra-popliteal lesions and require revascularization. However, studies on revascularization techniques in infra-popliteal PAD remain minimal. We reviewed the literature on EBSCO, and PubMed focused on the revascularization techniques in PAD, namely: expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE), saphenous vein graft (SVG), atherectomy, surgical revascularization first, revascularization with endovascular bypass, direct …