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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

Al-Azhar International Medical Journal

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 …

Ultrasound-Guided Transversus Abdominis Plane (Tap) Block For Pain Control In Patients Intraoperative Cesarean Section, Yehia Abdel Salam Wafa, Mofeed Fawzy, Mohamed Othman Mahmoud Nagy

Al-Azhar International Medical Journal

Background: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block is a peripheral nerve block that anesthetizes the abdominal wall. The thoracolumbar nerves (T10-L1) are located in the fascial plane (TAP) among the internal oblique & transverses abdominis muscles. Aim of the study: The objective of the research is to analyze the evidence and assess the analgesic efficacy of ropivacaine TAP block for 24 hours following Pfannenstiel incision caesarean surgery. Patients and methods: A prospective randomized controlled clinical trial was conducted on 60 females undergoing cesarean section in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology of Al-Azhar University Hospital and El-Fayoum General Hospital. The participants …

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

Al-Azhar International Medical Journal

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 …

Covid-19 Affects Cardiovascular System 6 Months After Symptoms In Pediatric, Al Hussein Mustafa Zahran Ahmed, Alsayed Ali Abdou Almarghany, Ahmed Ali Faheem Abdo, Moustafa Mohamed Mohamed Eldeib, Ali Elsayed Ali Elagamy, Abdou Mohamed Abdou Mahmoud, Mostafa Abd Elazeem Hassan Ahamed, Ahmed Ali Ali Assem, Hossam M. Farid El-Zamek, Abdelmaaboud M. M. Omar

Al-Azhar International Medical Journal

Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), which resulted in a global pandemic, is caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2. We aimed to highlight the cardiovascular involvement in children after 6 months of COVID-19 recovery, Aim and Objectives: To highlight the cardiovascular involvement in children after 6 months of COVID-19 since this has the potential for morbidity and mortality in this age group, Patients and Methods: This observational cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on 42 pediatrics aged-19 after 6 months at hospitals from January 2022 to February 2023. All patients were subjected to full history taking, clinical examination, laboratory investigations …

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

Al-Azhar International Medical Journal

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. …

Preoperative Predictors Of Arthroscopic Partial Meniscectomy Outcomes: The Apm Index Score, Natalie Lowenstein, Yuchiao Chang, Hanna Mass, Angela M. Mercurio, Chierika Ukogu, Jeffrey N. Katz, Elizabeth G. Matzkin

Alpha Omega Alpha Research Symposium Posters

Problem Statement:

- Arthroscopic partial meniscectomy (APM) has been shown to be the most common meniscal surgical treatment in the United States

- Pre-op risk factors known to contribute to poor outcomes after APM:

• Symptom duration and radiographic OA at baseline

• Baseline knee functional score, location of meniscal tear, BMI, activity level, age, sex, and chondral damage on MRI

Project AIM:

To create an index score using easily available preoperative risk factors such as Kellgren-Lawrence (KL) grade, age, duration of symptoms, BMI, activity level, and preoperative outcome scores to predict the …

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 …

Role Of Retro-Chorionic Blood Flow Doppler In Early Prediction Of First Trimsetric Miscarriage, Ismail Mohamed Abd Elazim Mira, Mostafa Mohamed El-Laban, Ehab Taha Anwar Bakhaty

Al-Azhar International Medical Journal

Miscarriage is the most typical early pregnancy complication and a significant clinical problem even today. The etiology of this illness is poorly understood, and as a result, therapy regimens are based on scant evidence. The study objective was to assess the role of retro-chorionic blood flow doppler in early prediction of first trimester miscarriage. This prospective cohort study was carried out at a major medical center at the department of obstetrics & gynecology at Al Sayed Galal University Hospital from June 2022 till March 2023 and performed on total 100 patients who presented with singleton pregnancy and gestational age from …

A Comparative Study Between Cephalexin And Fosfomycin In The Treatment Of Urinary Tract Infection During Pregnancy, Mostafa Ramadan Soliman Mohamed, Ashraf Hamdy Mohamed, Mohamed Ibrahim Mohamed Ibrahim

Al-Azhar International Medical Journal

Urinary tract infection is the most common bacterial infection in pregnancy which has a serious complications for mother and fetus, so management of it by serial antibiotics is important. Aim of this Work was to compare between Cephalexin and Fosfomycin in the treatment of urinary tract infection during pregnancy. This randomized controlled study was conducted on 200 women attended at the Obstetrics and Gynecology department in Shebin El-Kom teaching hospital from October 2021 through April 2022. Patients were randomized to: (F) group: includes 100 cases treated with fosfomycin, and (C) group: includes 100 cases treated with cephalexin. Redarding our results …

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) …

Assessment Of Choroidal Neovascular Membrane By Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography, Mohamed Ahmed Ahmed Elmalah, Mohamed Abd Elmoamen Mohamed Saad Eldeen, Shady Kassem Hussien Kassem

Al-Azhar International Medical Journal

Background: As an alternative to invasive Fundus fluorescein angiography) FFA), Optical coherence tomography angiography (OCT-A) can be used to scan chorio-retinal vasculature. Aim: Research OCT-A for sings of choroidal neovascularization (CNV) and its unique structure. In order to detect any current CNV activity, OCT-A can be used. Determine the sensitivity of OCT-A for detecting CNV activity and compare it with FFA and spectral-domain optical coherence tomography (SD- OCT). Patients and Methods: Thirty eyes with various sources of CNV diagnosis were enrolled in this prospective study to compare OCT-A, SD- OCT and FFA. Study was conducted at Al-Azhar University Hospitals and …

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 …

Comparison Between Modified Wittmoser Method And Conventional Thoracoscopic Sympathectomy In Treating Patients With Primary Hyperhidrosis, Mohamed Ibrahim Monier

Al-Azhar International Medical Journal

Background: Although thoracoscopic sympathectomy is a documented safe and effective procedure in the management of hyperhidrosis patients, some patients may develop compensatory sweating or recurrence after the procedure. That is why surgeons always seek modification of the conventional thoracoscopic procedure to obtain better outcomes. Herein, we evaluated the advantages of the modified Wittmoser technique (division of the rami communicants and interganglionic fibers) compared to the conventional one in patients with primary hyperhidrosis. Methodology: Fifty patients met our criteria and were divided into two groups: Group A had the conventional technique, and Group B had the modified Wittmoser technique. Follow-up was …

Short-Term Outcomes Of Laparoscopic-Assisted Anterior Perineal Plane For Ultra-Low Anterior Resection (Appear) For Low Rectal Cancer: A Single Center Experience, Abd El-Fattah Al Sheikh, Alaa Soliman

Al-Azhar International Medical Journal

Background: The Anterior Perineal PlanE for Ultra-Low Anterior Resection (APPEAR) methodology was designed specifically for cases of extremely low rectal cancer. Its purpose is to aid with the removal of the most distant part of the rectum. This technique enables the maintenance of the sphincter and minimizes the necessity over abdominal resection (APR) & permanent stomas. Aim of the work : Our study evaluated the surgical, short-term oncological and functional outcomes of laparoscopic-assisted Anterior Perineal PlanE for the ultra-low Anterior Resection (APPEAR) procedure. Methods: A prospective study was conducted on a cohort of twenty patients diagnosed with low rectal cancer, …

Gallstone Illeus And Intra Operatrively Diagnosed Crohn's Disease, Joseph Daodu, Ali Siddiqui, Horeb Antonio Cano Gonzalez, Kendall Sowards

Gulf Coast Division Research Symposium 2024

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Burnout For General Surgeons, Luke Edwards, Lindsay Mckelvey

Theses, Dissertations and Capstones

Introduction: In the healthcare sector, burnout among surgeons has emerged as a critical issue, impacting both the well-being of medical professionals and the quality outcomes of patient care. Research has consistently shown that long hours, high workloads, demanding results, and mental fatigue make physicians more vulnerable to experiencing burnout than others. Studies have revealed alarming statistical rates, with a significant percentage of surgeons reporting physical exhaustion and mental health repercussions. This trend is further enhanced by the demanding nature of the medical environment, where work-related stress and burnout have become common concerns.

Purpose of the Study: The negative effects of …