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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. …