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Glycemic Index Of 3 Varieties Of Dates, Campbell J. Miller, Earl V. Dunn, Isameldin B. Hashim
Glycemic Index Of 3 Varieties Of Dates, Campbell J. Miller, Earl V. Dunn, Isameldin B. Hashim
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: Dates are consumed worldwide and are a dietary staple for many Arabic people. The prevalence of type-2 diabetes mellitus is high in many developing communities, including many Arabic communities. The consumption of low glycemic index diets has been shown to have benefits for glycemic and lipid control. The purpose of this study was to determine and compare the glycemic indexes of 3 varieties of commercially available dates. METHODS: The available carbohydrate content of the dates was determined by standard laboratory methods. Normal volunteer subjects were fed the commercially processed khalas, barhi, and bo ma9an dates. Glycemic indexes were calculated …
A New Method To Aid Complete Lymphadenectomy In Radical Treatment Of Cancer Of The Cervix, Sadek R. Pharaon, Walid M. Al-Saleh
A New Method To Aid Complete Lymphadenectomy In Radical Treatment Of Cancer Of The Cervix, Sadek R. Pharaon, Walid M. Al-Saleh
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: A simple, new and not previously reported method to improve the complete ablation of the pelvic lymph nodes in the surgical treatment of cervical cancer is briefly reported. METHODS: Fourteen patients had been operated upon at Zahrawi Maternity Hospital, Damascus, Syria using radical Wertheim hysterectomy for surgical treatment. Five to 10 days prior to surgery, patients are given intramuscular iron injections that help easy visualization of the lymph nodes during operation. RESULTS: In all the 14 cases treated with this simple pre-operative medication, pelvic lymph nodes were easily identified and completely removed. CONCLUSION: Pre-operative iron injections help in better …
Patterns Of Presentation Of Malaria In A Tertiary Care Institute In Saudi Arabia, Nadia A. Al-Hassan, George T. Roberts
Patterns Of Presentation Of Malaria In A Tertiary Care Institute In Saudi Arabia, Nadia A. Al-Hassan, George T. Roberts
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: The occurrence of malaria in a non-endemic area is an exceptional event. Review of clinical experience at the King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (a tertiary medical centre located in a non-endemic area) demonstrated a relatively frequent infection rate among patients. We therefore examined circumstances that could contribute to the high rate of occurrence observed. METHODS: We retrieved archived blood smears of patients diagnosed with malaria from the records of the Hematology Section of King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, followed by a review of the clinical records to extract demographic data, …
Impaired Renal Function Among Children In Alexandria, Egypt, Hebatullah O. Tawfik, Nahla K. Ragab, Zahira M. Gad, Mahmoud M. El-Kersh
Impaired Renal Function Among Children In Alexandria, Egypt, Hebatullah O. Tawfik, Nahla K. Ragab, Zahira M. Gad, Mahmoud M. El-Kersh
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: Impairment of renal function may occur as a result of a variety of conditions. Progression to chronic renal-disease may be prevented by early detection. This epidemiologic study aimed at revealing the predisposing factors and determinants for the development of impaired renal function among Egyptian children. METHODS: This is a case-control study conducted at Alexandria University Children9s Hospital, Alexandria, Egypt. All cases below 12 years of age diagnosed with impaired renal function over a total duration of 6 months (October 1999 through to March 2000) were investigated. The primary study tool was a structured questionnaire, which focused on variables suspected …
Caries Prevalence, Severity And Pattern In Pre-School Children, Abdullah R. Al-Shammery, Nazeer B. Khan, Amjad H. Wyne, Nadya A. Al-Ghannam
Caries Prevalence, Severity And Pattern In Pre-School Children, Abdullah R. Al-Shammery, Nazeer B. Khan, Amjad H. Wyne, Nadya A. Al-Ghannam
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence, severity and pattern of caries in preschool children of Al-Ahsa, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. METHODS: Three hundred and twenty two randomly selected pre-school children were examined in kindergartens of Al-Ahsa, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for dental caries using World Health Organization criteria for the diagnosis of caries. The study was completed in 2000. RESULTS: The mean decayed missing and filled teeth score in the 322 pre-school children examined was 2.92 (standard deviation 3.51) with decay component as the major contributor in the decayed missing and filled teeth score. The difference between mean decayed missing and …
An Unusual Complication Of Sternal And Clavicle Osteomyelitis In A Child With Sickle Cell Disease, Suliman H. Al-Fifi, Saeed M. Al-Qahtani, Ali M. Al-Binali, Samuel H. Annobil
An Unusual Complication Of Sternal And Clavicle Osteomyelitis In A Child With Sickle Cell Disease, Suliman H. Al-Fifi, Saeed M. Al-Qahtani, Ali M. Al-Binali, Samuel H. Annobil
Saudi Medical Journal
We report an unusual child with sickle cell disease, in which osteomyelitis of the sternum and clavicle was diagnosed at the same time. The standard x-ray failed to demonstrate the lesion. Magnetic resonance imaging was very helpful in locating the site and degree of involvement. We recommend the use of magnetic resonance imaging to delineate such findings.
Volvulus Of The Sigmoid Colon In A Child, Ghassan Al-Kouder, Akhtar Nawaz, Cirus Gerami, Hilal Matta, Alic W. Jacobsz, Ahmed H. Al-Salem
Volvulus Of The Sigmoid Colon In A Child, Ghassan Al-Kouder, Akhtar Nawaz, Cirus Gerami, Hilal Matta, Alic W. Jacobsz, Ahmed H. Al-Salem
Saudi Medical Journal
Sigmoid volvulus although a common cause of large bowel obstruction in the elderly, is considered rare in the pediatric age group. We report a case of sigmoid volvulus in a 10-year-old child with mental retardation and myopathy. The various predisposing factors for sigmoid volvulus in children are discussed, and the literature on the subject is also reviewed.
Necrotizing Fasciitis, Ahmed N. Ghanem, Ismail A. Halim, John M. Embil, Catherine Cherneski
Necrotizing Fasciitis, Ahmed N. Ghanem, Ismail A. Halim, John M. Embil, Catherine Cherneski
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Mcqs On Surgical Diagnosis, Assia Al-Rawaf
Mcqs On Surgical Diagnosis, Assia Al-Rawaf
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Current Trends In Hormone Replacement Therapy, Tariq Y. Khashoggi
Current Trends In Hormone Replacement Therapy, Tariq Y. Khashoggi
Saudi Medical Journal
As life span increases, more and more women live longer after the menopause, and see its long-term consequences. The menopause and climacteric have major consequences for the well being of most women, resulting in a variety of symptoms including vasomotor, psychological, sexual symptoms and increased risk of osteoporosis and atherosclerosis. Prevention of osteoporosis and reduction in cardiovascular risks are the long-term goals of post-menopausal hormone replacement therapy. Post-menopausal women who receive hormone replacement therapy have approximately half of the rate of coronary artery disease compared to those who do not take it. Similarly, estrogen replacement alone for 5 years results …
Efficacy And Tolerability Of Valsartan In Patients With Mild To Moderate Essential Hypertension, Mohamed S. Nouh, Samy A. Halim
Efficacy And Tolerability Of Valsartan In Patients With Mild To Moderate Essential Hypertension, Mohamed S. Nouh, Samy A. Halim
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To assess the efficacy of valsartan in a different ethnic population than that studied in international trials. Also to compare the adverse experiences reported in this trial with those reported internationally. METHODS: A total of 2940 patients with newly diagnosed or established uncomplicated mild-to-moderate essential hypertension participated in this open-label study. Each participating investigator was asked to enrol 12 patients, 10 on valsartan and 2, serving as controls, on any other anti-hypertensive. The control group included patients of similar clinical setting, disease severity, and overall health profile using alternative anti-hypertensive treatments was enrolled for tracking of patients receiving any …
Screening For Congenital Hypothyroidism, Gerard Henry, Samia H. Sobki, Johara M. Othman
Screening For Congenital Hypothyroidism, Gerard Henry, Samia H. Sobki, Johara M. Othman
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To review the screening program for congenital hypothyroidism in the Riyadh Al-Kharj Hospital Programme, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and to investigate the clinical and biochemical characteristics of affected infants. METHODS: The study was carried out from 1985 to 2000 in the Clinical Chemistry Division, Department of Pathology, Riyadh Armed Forces Hospital, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Laboratory data and case notes of infants diagnosed with congenital hypothyroidism were used to supply the relevant data and information. RESULTS: One hundred and twenty-one thousand, four hundred and four infants were screened over a period of nearly 15 years. The overall incidence …
Copper, Zinc And Magnesium Levels In Type-1 Diabetes Mellitus, Abdul H. Zargar, Mir I. Bashir, Shariq R. Masoodi, Bashir A. Laway, Arshad I. Wani, Abdul R. Khan, Farooq A. Dar
Copper, Zinc And Magnesium Levels In Type-1 Diabetes Mellitus, Abdul H. Zargar, Mir I. Bashir, Shariq R. Masoodi, Bashir A. Laway, Arshad I. Wani, Abdul R. Khan, Farooq A. Dar
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: Alterations in plasma concentrations of several trace elements have been reported to occur in type-1 diabetes mellitus. These micronutrients are suspected to have a role in pathogenesis and progression of the disease. METHODS: In a comparative analysis, the plasma concentration of copper, zinc and magnesium was estimated in 37 patients with type-1 diabetes mellitus and 25 healthy non-diabetic subjects at Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, Srinagar, Kashmir, India. Trace elements were estimated using a GBC 902 double beam atomic absorption spectrophotometer. RESULTS: Mean plasma concentrations of copper and magnesium were comparable between diabetic patients and control subjects. Plasma zinc …
Conservative Treatment Of Idiopathic Detrusor Instability In Elderly Women, Abdulaziz A. Al-Mulhim, Samir A. Al-Gazzar, Ahmed A. Bahnassy
Conservative Treatment Of Idiopathic Detrusor Instability In Elderly Women, Abdulaziz A. Al-Mulhim, Samir A. Al-Gazzar, Ahmed A. Bahnassy
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this paper is to give an overview of the conservative treatment of idiopathic detrusor instability in elderly women. It describes the clinical and urodynamic features of the over-active bladder and the role of physiotherapy as well as the various physiotherapeutic techniques in the management of this condition. METHODS: This is a prospective, uncontrolled clinical trial in which 20 older women aged 55-75 years participated for 8 weeks duration. The study was started on April 2000 at King Fahad Hospital of the University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Therapeutic modalities including bladder training, pelvic floor exercise and electrical …
Frequency Of Neutrophil Alloantigens By Polymerase Chain Reaction, Iman H. Al-Sheikh, Mohammed A. Al-Khalifa, Amjad S. Rahi
Frequency Of Neutrophil Alloantigens By Polymerase Chain Reaction, Iman H. Al-Sheikh, Mohammed A. Al-Khalifa, Amjad S. Rahi
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: Neutrophil alloantigens are responsible for a number of immune clinical disorders such as neonatal alloimmune neutropenia, febrile transfusion reaction and transfusion related acute lung injury. Recent progress enabled typing of neutrophil antigens by deoxyribose nucleic acid based techniques. In this study we report for the first time the frequency distribution of human neutrophil antigen system-one in Saudis. METHODS: Blood samples were collected from 100 successive healthy Saudi male blood donors presenting to Regional Laboratory and Blood Bank, Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 1997. Human neutrophil antigen typing was carried out using polymerase chain reaction-sequence specific primer method. RESULTS: …
Clinical And Laboratory Features Of Congenital Factor Xiii Deficiency, Fahad Z. Al-Sharif, Mahmoud D. Aljurf, Abdulkarim M. Al-Momen, Abdulmajeed M. Ajlan, Mohammed O. Musa, Randa M. Al-Nounou, Fahad I. Al-Mohareb, Hamad M. Alomar, Zyed Z. Zaidi, Hazzaa A. Al-Zahrani
Clinical And Laboratory Features Of Congenital Factor Xiii Deficiency, Fahad Z. Al-Sharif, Mahmoud D. Aljurf, Abdulkarim M. Al-Momen, Abdulmajeed M. Ajlan, Mohammed O. Musa, Randa M. Al-Nounou, Fahad I. Al-Mohareb, Hamad M. Alomar, Zyed Z. Zaidi, Hazzaa A. Al-Zahrani
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: This is a retrospective analysis of the clinical and laboratory features of 17 cases of factor XIII deficiency that were followed in tertiary care hospitals in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, over 20 years. Cases were referred to these hospitals from other health care centers in the country. METHODS: We performed a retrospective analysis of 17 cases of factor XIII deficiency comprising 11 males and 6 females, who were seen over a period of 20 years (1978-1998) in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Data variables including age, sex, origin, clinical presentation, bleeding time, prothrombin time, partial thromboplastin time, factor …
Pattern Of Blood Procurement, Ordering And Utilization In A University Hospital In Eastern Saudi Arabia, Layla A. Bashawri
Pattern Of Blood Procurement, Ordering And Utilization In A University Hospital In Eastern Saudi Arabia, Layla A. Bashawri
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: The main objectives of this study were to review blood procurement, ordering, utilization, and causes of discarding blood in a University hospital and provide recommendations for improvement. The study was also aimed at sheding light on the frequency of seropositivity for certain disease markers in blood donors. METHODS: This review comprised a retrospective 5-year analysis from January 1996 to December 2000 at King Fahad Hospital of the University, Al-Khobar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. RESULTS: In this study, the most common donors were replacement (46%) and statutory donors (35%), while volunteer blood donors comprised a lower percentage (19%). There was …
Surgery And Postoperative Mebendazole In The Treatment Of Hydatid Disease, Fuad F. Ammari, Abdel K. Omari
Surgery And Postoperative Mebendazole In The Treatment Of Hydatid Disease, Fuad F. Ammari, Abdel K. Omari
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: Surgery was virtually the only curative method for hydatid disease until the early 1970s when studies have shown the safety and effectiveness of benzomidazole compounds for the treatment of hydatid cysts. Our aim is to establish the outcome of chemotherapy in the postoperative period on secondary hydatid cyst. METHODS: Between 1987 to 1996 inclusive, all patients who were diagnosed with hepatic hydatid disease and who underwent surgery and received a post operative course of chemotherapy at Princess Basma Teaching Hospital, Irbid, North Jordan, were retrospectively reviewed with special referral to side effects of chemotherapy and recurrence rate of hydatid …
Articular Chondrocalcinosis In Saudi Arabia, Abdulrahman S. Al-Arfaj, Ahmed A. Al-Boukai
Articular Chondrocalcinosis In Saudi Arabia, Abdulrahman S. Al-Arfaj, Ahmed A. Al-Boukai
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the prevalence of articular chondrocalcinosis in subjects aged 50 years and above in a radiographic survey through 14 primary care clinics in North Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. METHODS: Over a period of 7 months extending from September 1998 to March 1999, 153 patients attending 14 primary care clinics in North Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, were interviewed, examined and then requested to have radiographs of knees (anteroposterior and lateral), wrists and hands. The x-rays were read for the presence of chondrocalcinosis. RESULTS: One hundred and fifty three subjects over the age of 50 years (90 males, …
Sandhoff Disease (Gm2 Gangliosidoses) In A Premature Patient With Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Atiqa Abdul-Wahab, Mohammed S. Bessisso, Mahmoud F. Elsaid
Sandhoff Disease (Gm2 Gangliosidoses) In A Premature Patient With Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Atiqa Abdul-Wahab, Mohammed S. Bessisso, Mahmoud F. Elsaid
Saudi Medical Journal
We report a female premature infant with bronchopulmonary dysplasia and Sandhoff disease. The clue for diagnosis was the fundoscopy examination. We discuss this rare disease with unusual presentation of intrauterine growth retardation, premature delivery, and bronchopulmonary dysplasia.
Hirschsprungs Disease In Western Saudi Arabia, Ibrahim Mansoor, Ibrahim H. Zahrani
Hirschsprungs Disease In Western Saudi Arabia, Ibrahim Mansoor, Ibrahim H. Zahrani
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Streptococcus Pneumoniae Resistance To Penicillin And Ceftriaxone In A Tertiary Care Center In Saudi Arabia, Ahmed A Al-Aqeeli, Mary L. Guy, Suliman A. Al-Jumaah
Streptococcus Pneumoniae Resistance To Penicillin And Ceftriaxone In A Tertiary Care Center In Saudi Arabia, Ahmed A Al-Aqeeli, Mary L. Guy, Suliman A. Al-Jumaah
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: The proportion of penicillin and ceftriaxone resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae isolates and associated risk factors varies by geographic areas in the world. We conducted a retrospective study to determine the extent of penicillin and ceftriaxone non-susceptible Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteremia in a tertiary care medical center in the city of Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. METHODS: We reviewed 172 episodes of Streptrococcus pneumoniae bacteremic diseases involving 160 hospitalized patients at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, over a 5 year period between January 1995 through to December 1999. Patients9 characteristics and underlying illnesses of those …
Lumbar Azygos Vein Producing An Azygos Lobe In The Right Lung, Muhammad Saeed, Amin A. Rufai
Lumbar Azygos Vein Producing An Azygos Lobe In The Right Lung, Muhammad Saeed, Amin A. Rufai
Saudi Medical Journal
The continuation of the azygos vein with the inferior vena cava and a well demarcated azygos lobe of the right lung were detected during routine dissection of a 65-years-old white male cadaver. The azygos arch was found dilated and malpositioned to create an aberrant azygos fissure in the right superior lobe which, was occupied by a fold of parietal pleura. The developmental and clinical significance of the azygos lobe is discussed.
History Of Diabetes Mellitus, Awad M. Ahmed
History Of Diabetes Mellitus, Awad M. Ahmed
Saudi Medical Journal
Clinical features similar to diabetes mellitus were described 3000 years ago by the ancient Egyptians. The term "diabetes" was first coined by Araetus of Cappodocia (81-133AD). Later, the word mellitus (honey sweet) was added by Thomas Willis (Britain) in 1675 after rediscovering the sweetness of urine and blood of patients (first noticed by the ancient Indians). It was only in 1776 that Dobson (Britain) firstly confirmed the presence of excess sugar in urine and blood as a cause of their sweetness. In modern time, the history of diabetes coincided with the emergence of experimental medicine. An important milestone in the …
Difficulties Faced When Conducting Primary Health Care Programs In Rural Areas, Yahia M. Al-Khaldi, Abdullah I. Al-Sharif, Mohamad N. Al-Jamal, Ahmed H. Kisha
Difficulties Faced When Conducting Primary Health Care Programs In Rural Areas, Yahia M. Al-Khaldi, Abdullah I. Al-Sharif, Mohamad N. Al-Jamal, Ahmed H. Kisha
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to explore the difficulties that face primary health care teams who work in rural areas in Aseer region, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. METHODS: This study was carried out in 1999 by distributing a multi-purposes questionnaire to all members of health teams who work in the primary health care centers located in the rural areas of Aseer region, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This questionnaire consisted of 3 parts that were concerned with the characteristics of primary health care centers teams and difficulties faced by them while conducting primary health care programs during their daily …
Missed Appointments At Public Hospitals In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Badreldin A. Mohamed, Abdallah H. Al-Doghaither
Missed Appointments At Public Hospitals In Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Badreldin A. Mohamed, Abdallah H. Al-Doghaither
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: Failure to keep appointments poses many problems for patients, physicians and health personnel. The objective of the study is to identify factors influencing appointment failure in Riyadh Central Hospital, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. METHODS: The study sample consisted of 500 Saudi patients selected randomly from Riyadh Central Hospital9s records. Two hundred and fifty were selected from patients who broke at least one appointment and another 250 were selected from patients who have a history of keeping records. Interviews were carried out by telephone using a structured questionnaire, only 426 patients consented to participate in the study. RESULTS: The …
Pattern Of Clinical Features Of Kawasaki Disease, Mohammed A. Muzaffer, Sulaiman M. Al-Mayouf
Pattern Of Clinical Features Of Kawasaki Disease, Mohammed A. Muzaffer, Sulaiman M. Al-Mayouf
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To study the pattern of clinical features, complications, and outcome of Kawasaki disease among Saudi children. METHODS: Medical records and referral letters of all children (1997 through to 2001) diagnosed with Kawasaki disease were reviewed. This study was carried out at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Reserch Center, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Collected data included clinical features, laboratory results, echocardiogram findings, therapy, complications and outcome. RESULTS: Thirteen children (10 boys, 3 girls) were reviewed, age range from 0.3 to 7 years (mean 3.4 years). Nine patients met 5 out of 6 criteria for the diagnoses of Kawasaki disease …
Urinary Iodine Excretion And Maternal Thyroid Function. During Pregnancy And Postpartum, Hassan A. Nasrat, Bader E. Mustafa
Urinary Iodine Excretion And Maternal Thyroid Function. During Pregnancy And Postpartum, Hassan A. Nasrat, Bader E. Mustafa
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate urinary iodine excretion during the course of pregnancy and postpartum in relation to maternal and neonatal thyroid function parameters in Saudi women living in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. METHODS: A prospective longitudinal study was conducted on Saudi normal pregnant women during the course of pregnancy (N=80), at term and 6-10 weeks postpartum (N=65), during the period January 1997 through to December 2000. Maternal urinary iodine excretion was determined together with serum levels of total thyroxine, total tri-iodothyronine, free thyroxine, free tri-iodothyronine, thyrotropin, reverse tri-iodothyronine, thyroxine-binding globulin and thyroglobulin. A group of non-pregnant woman (N=200) were included …
Assisted Breech Delivery, Is The Art Fading?, Samuel E. Akinola, Eric I. Archibong, Karuna P. Bhawani, Adekunle A. Sobande
Assisted Breech Delivery, Is The Art Fading?, Samuel E. Akinola, Eric I. Archibong, Karuna P. Bhawani, Adekunle A. Sobande
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: To review the modes of breech delivery over a 5 year period in Khamis Civil Hospital, Khamis Mushayt, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and to evaluate the trend and associated complications. METHODS: Relevant data was extracted from the delivery room records of all women delivered in Khamis Civil Hospital, Khamis Mushayt, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from 1st January 1996 through 31st December 2000. Available data was analyzed. RESULTS: There were 375 breech deliveries, constituting 2.8% of the entire deliveries in the hospital. Eighty-two percent of the breeches were delivered by cesarean section while 18% had assisted vaginal delivery (p=0.0193). Amongst …
High Frequency Of Satellite Association In Metaphases Of Infertile Male Patients, Akeel A. Yasseen, Aida F. Aunuiz
High Frequency Of Satellite Association In Metaphases Of Infertile Male Patients, Akeel A. Yasseen, Aida F. Aunuiz
Saudi Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE: The present study is designed to evaluate the contribution of satellite association phenomenon on spermatogenic impairment. METHODS: During a one year period, January 1999 through to January 2000, the frequency of satellite association has been investigated in 57 patients, with the clinical diagnosis of male infertility. This study was carried out at the Middle Euphrates Center for Cancer Researches, College of Medicine, Kufa University, Kufa, Iraq. Of those 57 patients, 33 patients were diagnozed with azoospermia and 24 patients with oligospermia, the efficacy evaluation was based on the measurement of 8 satellite association parameters. Blood culture and chromosome harvesting …