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Assessment Of The Prevalence Of Pulmonary Hypertension And Volume Status In Regular Hemodialysis Patients, Ahmed Alaa Eldin Ahmed Saad, Abd Elhamid Ismaeil Abd Elhamid, Mohamed Hassan Attia, Ali Ashraf Abd Elaty Ali

Al-Azhar International Medical Journal

Background: Cardiovascular disease is well acknowledged as a significant cause of death among individuals diagnosed with chronic renal disease. It constitutes approximately 50 percent of mortality cases among those undergoing dialysis treatment. In recent studies, it has been discovered that the presence of pulmonary hypertension serves as a robust and autonomous prognostic indicator for mortality among those undergoing hemodialysis. Aim of work: to assess the prevalence of pulmonary hypertension and its relation to volume status in hemodialysis patients. Patients and Methods: a prospective comparative study that was conducted on (50) patients on regular hemodialysis in the Nephrology Unit of Kobry …

Assessment Of Changes In The Anterior Segment By Anterior Segment Optical Coherence Tomography And Intraocular Pressure After Phacoemulsification In Glaucomatous And Non-Glaucomatous Patients, Mahmoud Abd El-Haleem Soliman Rabee, Hassan Metwally Bayoumy, Osama Ramadan Mahmoud

Al-Azhar International Medical Journal

Background: Phacoemulsification is widely recognized as the prevailing ocular surgical procedure conducted on a global scale. Multiple studies have provided evidence of a decrease in intraocular pressure (IOP) following phacoemulsification. The assessment of anatomical features in the anterior chamber has emerged as a key area of interest in determining the extent of IOP reduction following cataract surgery. Anterior Segment Optical Coherence Tomography(AS-OCT) has recently emerged as an objective and noninvasive method to assess the anterior chamber anatomy. Aim of the work: The aim of the work is to study the effect of phacoemulsification on the anterior chamber and IOP in …

Using Of Fragment Specific Plate 2.5 Millimetre In Cases Of Distal Radius Fracture, Ibrahim Ahmed Hussien, Amro Ahmed Fouaad, Ahmed Samy Al-Noamany

Al-Azhar International Medical Journal

Background: Fractures of the distal radius inside the joint are a common injury. Whether caused by high-energy trauma or, more commonly among the elderly and those with osteoporosis, low-energy trauma, these fractures tend to be unstable and require immediate medical attention. The use of external fixators for intra-articular distal radius fractures has been supplanted by the use of internal fixators. Aim and objectives: to examine the radiological and clinical results of treating distal radius fractures that occurred on the dorsum of the individual's right and left arms (dorsal or dorso-radial) using a fragment-specific plate (2.5 mm). Subjects and methods: Hospitals …

Liver Biochemical Abnormalities Among Covid-19 Patients, Sahar Hassan Abd-Allah, Ashraf Mohammad Elkabeer, Ahmed Mohamed Mostafa, Ayman Abd Elaziz Abd Elrhman, Ebtisam Showky Ahmed Hassanin

Al-Azhar International Medical Journal

Background: The sever acute respiratory syndrome corona virus-2 (SARS_CoV-2) is a novel Corona virus that causes Corona virus disease 2019 (COVID- 19). Except for respiratory symptoms, COVID-19 patient often develop different degrees of liver injury. Notably, COVID-19 patients with pre-existing liver diseases, especially liver cirrhosis, have higher incidence of liver biochemical abnormality, liver injury, and even hepatic decompensation event. Aim: To determine the liver biochemistry changes in COVID-19 patients. Patients and methods: In this retrospective study was conducted in quarantine department, Assuit Chest Hospital was conducted on 761 COVID-19 patients. Patients were divided into 2 groups: hepatic and non-hepatic groups. …

Comparative Study Between Intrathecal Hyperbaric Prilocaine Versus Hyperbaric Bupivacaine In Anorectal Surgery, Saeed Mohammed Ali Fayed, Ahmed Mahmoud Mohammed El-Garhy, Mohammed Zakaria Gad El-Karem Abd El-Aziz

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Background: The prevalence of ambulatory anorectal surgeries has been increasing, these procedures are deemed appropriate for day case surgery with the use of spinal anaesthesia. This study aims to compare the anaesthetic characteristics of intrathecal hyperbaric bupivacaine 0.5% and intrathecal hyperbaric prilocaine 2% in the context of elective anorectal surgery. Patients and Methodology: The research methodology used in this study is a prospective, double-blinded randomized approach. A total of eighty-eight patients were divided into two similar-sized groups, and randomly allocated to the trial. Group A, got intrathecal administration of 15 mg hyperbaric bupivacaine 0.5%, whereas group B, received intrathecal administration …

Sonographic Prevalence Of Peripheral Enthesitis Among Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Ibd), Abdul Rahman S. Hamid, Mohamed I. Abdelkareem, Amro Metwaly Hassan, Mohamed Z. Shoaeir

Al-Azhar International Medical Journal

Background: Musculoskeletal manifestations are the most frequent extra-intestinal complications of IBDs, and they are an important cause of morbidity and impairment of quality of life. Aim: to assess the prevalence (frequency and pattern) of peripheral enthesitis in patients with IBD by using B-mode ultrasonography and power Doppler ultrasonography (PDUS) with Glasgow Ultrasound Enthesitis Scoring System (GUESS) and correlate these findings with clinical and laboratory parameters of IBD. Patients and Methods: In this observational study 50 people with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD)—ulcerative colitis (UC), Crohn's disease (CD), and rheumatoid arthritis (RA)—were included, there were 33 The patients chosen from those who …

The Impact Of Ventricular Dominance On The Early Outcome Of Bidirectional Glenn Shunt In Children, Ahmed Mohamed Al Etreby, Zakaria Moustafa El- Mashtoly, Bahaa Abd Elgawad Hassan El Khonezy

Al-Azhar International Medical Journal

Background: Patients with UVH currently are accounting for about 20% of patients with complex heart defects, and have the highest mortality. Mortality is high during initial treatment and during long-term follow-up. Aim of the Work: to compare the outcome after BDG procedure in patient with dominant RV and patient with dominant LV as a palliative procedure. Patients and Methods: A prospective comparative non-randomized controlled trial included 60 patient's undergone BDG (30 patients having pathology of dominant RV, and 30 patients having pathology of dominant LV). Patients were collected from Al-Azhar university hospitals and of Misr children hospital during the period …

Comparison Between Transcerebellar Diameter And Biparietal Diameter And Femur Length For Gestational Age Measurement Accuracy In Third Trimester, Abd Almenem Zakaria, Ahmed Mohamed Saeed, Mohammed Hassan Mohammed

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Less of the physiologic diversity of late gestation was evident in transcerebellar diameter (TCD) compared to several other biometric measures. Menstrual history, clinical examination, and ultrasound are all used to estimate the gestational age of a fetus. In the absence of known risk factors, diagnostic ultrasonography is routinely used to monitor fetal development & confirm the presence of clinical complications. Our study aimed at comparison of the current last menstrual period, femur length, as well as biparietal diameter with transcerebellar diameter measurement for estimating gestational age in the third trimester. Our study was an observational trial was carried out on …

Comparative Study Of Dynamic Cervical Implant Versus Cervical Interbody Cage Fusion In Management Of Degenerative Cervical Disc Disease, Salah Mohammed Mereka, Mohammed Al Sayed Saleh, Ibraheem Gameel Ewis

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Background: Cervical radiculopathy occurs when a herniated disc cause pressure on a nerve root, resulting in dysfunction of the sensory, motor, or reflex pathways served by that nerve root. This trial aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a dynamic cervical implant against a cervical interbody cage fusion for the treatment of a single degenerative disc in the cervical spine. Methods: This prospective randomized trial was carried out on 30 patients aged from 30 to 50 years old, both sexes, suffering from single degenerative cervical discs who were surgically treated by anterior cervical discectomy, intervertebral disc herniation from C3 to C7. …

Incidence Of Postprocedural Microembolic Events Following Carotid Artery Stenting Without Protection Devices, Hussein Awad El-Gharieb, Mahmoud Ibrahim El-Shamy, Mahmoud Galal Ahmed, Ahmed Elsaid Elsayed Mohammed, Ahmed Gamal Mohammed

Al-Azhar International Medical Journal

Background: There is debate about the efficacy and complications of The utilisation of carotid artery stenting in the management of carotid artery stenosis, in the absence of embolic protective devices. Objective: To estimate the incidence of microembolic events in CAS procedures without protection device. Patients and Methods: Fifty-three patients with carotid artery stenosis who attended The Neurology Clinic of Kobri El-Koba Military and Al-Hussien University Hospitals, Egypt from July 2022 to March 2023. Undergoing carotid artery stenting without protection devices. Outcome was assessed clinically with the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) and modified Rankin Scale (mRS) and radiologically …

Evaluation Of The Prognostic Value Of Rectus Abdominis Muscle Thickness And Rectus Femoris Muscle Thickness Guided By Ultrasound In Intensive Care Patients. Observational Study, Essam Ibrahim Saber Ibrahim, Ali Abdallah Alkumity, Ahmed Mohamed El-Deeb, Ali Abd Elhamed Gharabawy

Al-Azhar International Medical Journal

Background: Early prediction of prognosis of patients is important in critical care. ICUAW, It has been documented that there is an association between the aforementioned condition and the need for prolonged mechanical breathing as well as a lengthy stay in the intensive care unit (ICU). A potential technique to measure muscle thickness is ultrasound, which is noninvasive, frequently used in intensive care units. Objective: Evaluation of the prognostic value of rectus abdominis and rectus femoris muscles thickness guided by US in ICU patients and which of them undergoes more rapid changes and gives earlier prognosis. Patients and Methods: Seventy (70) …

The Value Of Intraoperative Indocyanine Green Angiography To Assess Anastomotic Perfusion And Leakage In Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Colorectal Resection: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial, Mohamed Mahmoud Eltaweel, Abdulhamed Hifny Mohamadain

Al-Azhar International Medical Journal

Background and Aim: Anastomotic leaking (AL) is a significant obstacle in colorectal surgery, with potential life-threatening consequences. Insufficient perfusion during surgery is one factor that can contribute to AL. Intraoperative angiography with indocyanine green (ICG) is a noninvasive imaging procedure that can monitor perfusion. This randomized controlled trial will investigate whether ICG angiography can decrease the frequency of AL and improve patient outcomes following laparoscopic colorectal resection. Methods: The clinical trial involved adult cases with a tumor located between 2 and 15 cm from the anal verge, who had colorectal anastomosis performed during colectomy or laparoscopic anterior rectal resection. The …

Gray Scale 2d Ultrasound In Relation To Coagulation Profile And Uterine Artery Doppler Indices In Women With Postmenopausal Bleeding, Lamiaa Mohammed Yosri, Reham Saeed Mohammed Aly, Asmaa Abady Awad

Al-Azhar International Medical Journal

Background: Abnormal uterine bleeding in postmenopausal women is a common complaint in general gynecological practice. Progression and prognosis of AUB primarily relies on invasive surgery and pathology so our research aimed to evaluate the use of non-invasive procedures such as uterine artery Doppler indices and coagulation profile in detecting some underlaying causes of AUB. Aim and objectives: To evaluate the coagulation profile (PT, PTT, INR and platelete count) in women with postmenopausal bleeding in relation to 2D ultrasound endometrial thickness and uterine artery Doppler. Patients and methods: This longitudinal observational study was performed at the departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology …

Open Wedge High Tibial Osteotomy For Treatment Of Varus Knee In Adults Combined With Arthroscopic Evaluation, Mohamad Shaaban El Eryan, Mahmoud Seddik Hassan, Faisal Hasan Zayed

Al-Azhar International Medical Journal

Background: Varus knee in adults is fairly common and considered the most predisposing factor for early medial compartment osteoarthritis of the knee joint. Patients and Methods: Fifteen patients underwent a medial open wedge high tibial osteotomy (MOWHTO) combined with arthroscopic evaluation for medial compartment osteoarthritis or intra articular pathology lesions. Measurements included mechanical axis of lower limb, hip knee ankle angle (HKA), posterior tibial slope angle, and medial proximal tibial angle (MPTA). Clinical evaluation was applied with Lysholm knee scoring scale and Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS). Results: There were remarkable differences between the mean of pre and …

Thermal Camera For Detection Of Perforator Territories In Fasciocutaneous Flaps For Leg Reconstruction, Magdy Ahmed Abd-Almoktader Abd-Alkareem, Mohamed Osama Mahmoud Ouf, Fathy Ahmad Mohammad Basha

Al-Azhar International Medical Journal

Background: Soft tissue abnormalities are often repaired utilizing perforator flaps. Accurate understanding of underlying vascular architecture and the precise positioning of perforators is essential for successful surgery. Dissection can be difficult because the path and placement of perforators might vary widely. Aim of the study: to evaluate skin flaps taken from the legs to see how well thermal imaging cameras can diagnose perforators and their respective territories on the skin. Methodology: This interventional prospective case series study was conducted in plastic and reconstructive surgery unit, Azhar university hospitals Between july 2021 and april 2023 on 12 male patients and 8 …

Evaluation Of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome In Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis By Neuromuscular Ultrasound And Electrophysiologiacal Studies, Khaled Zaky, Alaa M Genedy, Hany M Aly, Mohie-Eldin T Mohamed

Al-Azhar International Medical Journal

Introduction: Rheumatoid neuropathy of the median nerve (MN) is the commonest nerve entrapment neuropathy. Diagnosis of CTS in RA is often dependent upon electrophysiological evaluation. However, direct visualization of the nerves is possible with exact localization of site of disease with neuromuscular ultrasound (U/S). Aim: to evaluate Carpal tunnel syndrome in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) by neuromuscular U/S and Electrophysiological studies. Subjects and Methods: 30 RA patients were included and were compared with 30 normal subjects as control group. Results: The current study revealed significantly higher cross-sectional area (CSA) of the MN at the level of tunnel inlet (mm2), …

Effect Of Cardiac Rehabilitation On Left Ventricular Remodeling After Acute Anterior Wall St Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction Treated By Late Pci Using 3d Echocardiography: A Randomized Study, Sameeh Youssif Mahmoud, Mohamed Ahmed Zaki, Ali Mohamed Alamin, Ibrahim Abdel-Fattah Yassin, Ahmad Mohammad Hassaan

Al-Azhar International Medical Journal

Background: Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) has emerged as a comprehensive intervention including several facets and disciplines, with the primary objective of inhibiting the advancement of cardiovascular disease in individuals diagnosed with conditions of the heart and promoting overall health restoration. The objective of this research was to assess the effect of CR on the process of left ventricular (LV) remodeling, specifically using three-dimensional echocardiography (3D-ECHO) after an episode of acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). Methods: This randomized controlled trial (RCT) was carried out on sixty patients who suffered recently from acute STEMI and treated with delayed percutaneous intervention (PCI). Patients …

Complement Activation And Cytokine Production And Their Relation To Cardiovascular Changes In Hemodialysis Patients, Mohamed Nabil Raafat, Ahmed Alaa Eldin Ahmed Saad, Ahmed Mohammed Farouk, Mohammad Sobhy Abdulhameed Abdulkhaliq

Al-Azhar International Medical Journal

Background: End-stage renal disease (ESRD) is a very consequential medical condition that has been identified as a significant concern in the field of public health, impacting a global population exceeding 2.6 million individuals. Despite notable advancements in hemodialysis treatments over the past few decades, individuals with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) continue to have a substantial burden of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and face a heightened risk of mortality. Aim of work: Our study aimed at assessment of complement activation and cytokine production and their relation to cardiovascular changes in hemodialysis patients. Patients and Methodology: This cross sectional study was conducted in …

Early Results Of Left Anterior Descending Coronary Artery (Lad) Reconstruction In Patients With Poor Target Lad In Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Procedure, Mohamed Shaffik Abd Allah, Mohammed Hussieny Mahmoud, Rami Ibrahim Abdelrehim Ibrahim

Al-Azhar International Medical Journal

Background: The development of numerous atheromatous plaques often compromises the long-term patency of a LIMA to LAD in patients with diffuse LAD disease, making it difficult to attain full myocardial revascularization using traditional bypass procedures. Reconstructing such LAD, has been proposed as a surgical solution. aims: to assess and compare the early surgical results of left anterior descending coronary artery reconstructional patch-plasty using the left internal mammary artery onlay patch technique and the saphenous vein graft patch alongside LIMA anastomosed to the patch technique among individuals with diffusely diseased LAD coronary artery. Patients and methods: this prospective study involves sixty …

Tip Definition In Cleft Rhinoplasty Assessment And Outcomes Meta-Analysis, Ahmed Taha Sayed, Hazem Hussien Dahshan, Nader Mohamed Moshrif El-Feky

Al-Azhar International Medical Journal

Background: Congenital anatomic abnormalities, surgical scarring, and growth-related alterations all contribute to the ever-changing appearance of the cleft nasal malformation. In addition to nasal obstruction, symptoms of this condition include a shorter columella, depressed nasal tip, dislocated alar cartilage on both sides, everted alar bases, and a shortened ala. Aim and objective: assessment and outcomes of Tip definition in post cleft rhinoplasty. (Meta-analysis). Patients and Methods: This study was a meta-analysis study done in Department of plastic Surgery and Burn, Faculty of Medicine-Al Azhar University on 639 cases. Articles published within the previous five years that met the inclusion requirements. …

Outcome Of Management Of Invasive Lobular Carcinoma In Comparison To Invasive Duct Carcinoma, Walid Rafat Abdelaty

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Background: Among females, breast cancer has the highest incidence and is the leading cause of cancer-related death globally. Aim of the study: In contrast to invasive lobular carcinoma, the objective of this research is to examine how invasive duct carcinoma is managed. Patient and methods: This examined 200 women who were registered in the Al-Azhar University Hospitals database between January 2020 and December 2022 and were diagnosed with non-metastatic invasive breast cancer. The current investigation included cases with IDC or ILC histology based on the WHO classification's criteria. Results: The patient met the criteria for M0 illness by undergoing primary …

Correlation Between Left Ventricular Structural And Functional Changes And Coronary Artery Disease In Hypertensive Patients (Speckle Tracking Echocardiographic Study), Asmaa M. Nour, Mohamed S. Abd Elsalam, Mohamed B. Khedrawy, Ahmed El Tayeb

Al-Azhar International Medical Journal

Background: Hypertension is an important risk factor for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Spot echocardiography is a sensitive, noninvasive method to detect early regional and global myocardial dysfunction that cannot be detected with traditional 2D echocardiography visualization.

Aim: To evaluate the association between structural and functional changes in the left ventricle and the burden of coronary artery disease in hypertensive patients using speckle-traced echocardiography.

Patients and Methods: 60 patients underwent elective coronary angiography, all hypertensive and consented to spot-trace echocardiography. They were recruited from the catheterization unit of the Department of Cardiology at Al-Azhar University Hospital.

Results: There is a statistically …

The Effect Of Diabetes Mellitus On Fetal Hemodynamic Indices In Late Pregnancy And Fetal Birth Weight, Ahmed Altaf Abbas, Ahmed Mohamed Al-Sheikh, Mahamed Hosny Mousa El-Behery

Al-Azhar International Medical Journal

Background: One of the most prevalent adverse pregnancy outcomes is gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). Different degrees of impaired glucose metabolism characterize GDM, which is typically diagnosed during pregnancy. Consistent economic growth, rising living standards, and the introduction of more stringent diagnostic criteria have all contributed to a rise in GDM morbidity in emerging nations in recent years. Aim and objectives: The purpose of this study was to determine whether or not gestational diabetes has an impact on fetal hemodynamics, fetal growth indices, and birth weight. Subjects and methods: This cross-sectional prospective comparative study included 210 pregnant ladies between 36 – …

The Adjuvant Therapeutic Effect Of Probiotics On The Anthropometric Measurements And Metabolic Parameters In Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial, Abdulhamed Hifny Mohamadain, Mohamed Mahmoud Eltaweel

Al-Azhar International Medical Journal

Background and Aim: Metabolic diseases, such as chronic low-grade inflammation, insulin resistance and adipocyte hypertrophy have been linked to obesity. The influence of perioperative probiotic administration on bariatric surgery yielded conflicting results. We directed this randomized controlled study to outline the effects of probiotic administration on the effects of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. Patients and Methods: This randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled study included 83 cases, undergoing laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, to take either probiotics or placebo. The primary result was the anthropometric measurement at 3 months after the surgery. The secondary outcomes included lipid profile, glycemic control and serum vitamins D and B12. …

The Specificity Of Endoscopic Criteria In Diagnosis Of Biliary Reflux Gastritis, Adel Mohamed Asaad Elkady, Magdy Abdelkreem Aldahshan, Shadia Hussein Mabrouk, Abdelaleem Khair Eldeen Helal, Ahmed Maher Eliwa

Al-Azhar International Medical Journal

Bile reflux gastritis can be triggered by an excess of bile in the duodenum, the absence of a pylorus as a barrier to retrograde flow, and/or decreased stomach and duodenum retrograde peristalsis. This can occur as a result of gastric or biliary surgery or as biliary reflux disease. The purpose of this research was to assess the specificity of endoscopic criteria in diagnosis of biliary gastritis by comparing the endoscopic findings with histopathological examination. Patients and methods: In this prospective research, cases with upper gastrointestinal symptoms were subjected for esophago-gastro-duodenoscopy. One hundred and thirteen patients with intragastric bile were involved …

Impact Of Opioid-Free Analgesia On Pain Severity And Patient Satisfaction After Discharge From Surgery: Multispecialty, Prospective Cohort Study In 25 Countries, Tabish Chawla, Aliya Aziz, Anoosha Marium, Ayesha Akbar Waheed, Faiqa Binte Aamir, Faiza Qureshi, Hammad Ather, Iqra Fatima Munawar Ali, Izza Tahir, Maha Ghulam Akbar, Ronika Devi Ukrani, Sajjan Raja, Sehar Salim Virani, Shahryar Noordin, Saif Ur Rehman, Shalni Golani, Syed Roohan Aamir, Syed Musa Mufarrih, Usama Waqar, Maliha Taufiq

Section of General Surgery

Background: Balancing opioid stewardship and the need for adequate analgesia following discharge after surgery is challenging. This study aimed to compare the outcomes for patients discharged with opioid versus opioid-free analgesia after common surgical procedures.
Methods: This international, multicentre, prospective cohort study collected data from patients undergoing common acute and elective general surgical, urological, gynaecological, and orthopaedic procedures. The primary outcomes were patient-reported time in severe pain measured on a numerical analogue scale from 0 to 100% and patient-reported satisfaction with pain relief during the first week following discharge. Data were collected by in-hospital chart review and patient telephone interview …

Efficacy Of Adding Sildenafil To Dapoxetine In Treatment Of Dapoxetine Non-Responding Mono-Symptomatic Premature Ejaculation, Ahmed Galal Shaaban Ramadan, Ayman Kotb Mohammed Koritenah, Mohamed Ibrahim Almetwally Algammal, Yasser Ali Ahmed Badran

Al-Azhar International Medical Journal

Background: Primary premature ejaculation has been treated with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), however these medications have a low success rate, Aim: is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of adding sildenafil to dapoxetine for patients with premature, symptomatic ejaculation who did not respond to dapoxetine alone, Methods: This RCT was conducted at the urology outpatient centers of Al-Azhar University, Al-Hussein Hospital, and Sayed Galal Hospital. This research included 200 male patients with PE who were placed into two groups. For 8 weeks, 110 patients in Group A got sildenafil 50mg as an additional treatment to dapoxetine 30 mg. Group …

Comparison Between Cu T 380 A Iucd Insertion During Cesarean Section With Fixation And 6 Weeks Postpartum, Yehia Abdel Salam Wafa, Fahd Abd Elaal Alomda, Ahmed Shokry Ahmed Nasr

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Background: Suturing to the uterine fundus during a cesarean delivery utilizing the hung up approach for immediate post placental implantation of IUCD Cu T 380 A is a safe and successful procedure; no cases of ejection or perforation have been documented. Aim of work: The purpose of this study is to assess the safety and effectiveness of inserting an intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD) with fixation during a lower segment cesarean section as a method of contraception, as well as the impact of fixation on the expulsion rate in comparison to the traditional approach. Patient and methods: At Al Galaa Maternity …

Post-Operative Infection Following Abdominal Hysterectomy With Or Without Surgical Drains, Dylan Gallegos, Dominique Barnes

Central & West Texas GME Research Day 2024

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Role Of Transcerebellar Diameter And Abdominal Circumference In Assessment Of Gestational Age In Both Normal And Intrauterine Growth Restricted Fetuses, Mohamed Mohamed Gebril, Mofeed Fawzy Mohamed, Mohamed Hamdy Elshabrawy Mohamed

Al-Azhar International Medical Journal

Background: The process of providing obstetric and neonatal care, in addition to the monitoring of the outcomes of pregnancy by the public health system, requires an accurate estimate of the gestational age of the fetus. An incorrect estimation of the mother's gestational age has been associated with several different unfavorable birth outcomes, for example low birth weight, spontaneous preterm delivery, and death during the perinatal period. Aim and objectives: Identifying a Reliable Method for 2nd and 3rd Trimester Gestational Age Assessment and IUGR Diagnosis. Subjects and methods: This 2-dimensional ultrasound study included 100 pregnant patients at Al Azhar University Hospitals' …