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Effect Of Cortical Mastoidectomy On Audiological Outcomes In Mucosal Chronic Otitis Media, Mohamed Baz
Effect Of Cortical Mastoidectomy On Audiological Outcomes In Mucosal Chronic Otitis Media, Mohamed Baz
Al-Azhar International Medical Journal
Background: Otitis media is an inflammation of a part or whole of the mucoperiosteal lining of the middle ear cleft. The role of mastoidectomy in the treatment of mucosal chronic otitis media has remained controversial especially when there is no evidence of active infection. Aim of work: To evaluate the impact of cortical mastoidectomy in the management of mucosal chronic otitis media in terms of graft uptake and hearing improvement. Patients and methods: A prospective, randomized controlled trial of 30 patients with uncomplicated mucosal chronic otitis media were allocated at random to either group of 15 patients each. Patients in …
Myocardial Preconditioning By Intracoronary Adenosine Before Elective Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (Short Term Outcome), Yasser Bahnacy
Myocardial Preconditioning By Intracoronary Adenosine Before Elective Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (Short Term Outcome), Yasser Bahnacy
Al-Azhar International Medical Journal
Background and Purpose: Pre- and post-conditioning by transient episodes of ischemia render the myocardium more resistant to subsequent ischemia, a phenomenon known as ischemic pre-conditioning. This effect is thought to be partly mediated by endogenous adenosine. The aim of the study was to investigate the efficacy and safety of intracoronary adenosine on myocardial perfusion in patients schedule for elective percutaneous coronary intervention. Methods: A prospective observational comparative study of 120 patients with coronary artery disease scheduled for elective percutaneous coronary intervention. Patients were randomly to receive intracoronary adenosine (n = 60 ) or placebo (n= 60), both groups were compared …
Assessment Of Diastolic Dysfunction In Patients With Atrial Fibrillation
Assessment Of Diastolic Dysfunction In Patients With Atrial Fibrillation
Al-Azhar International Medical Journal
Objective and aim of the work: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most frequently encountered arrhythmia in clinical practice. Detection of concurrent diastolic dysfunction (DD) may be beneficial in patients with persistent AF. So the aim of the study was to evaluate the best echocardiographic parameter to assess diastolic function in patients with AF. Methods: The study population consisted of 80 AF patients who were candidate for diagnostic coronary angiography or PCI. During the invasive procedure, the left ventricular end diastolic pressure (LVEDP) was measured then all patients underwent routine clinical and appropriate mitral flow and tissue Doppler velocities as well …
Otomycosis In Immunocompetent And Immunocompromised Patients, Wafaey Mohammed, Ibrhim Eldsoky, Ahmed Abdo
Otomycosis In Immunocompetent And Immunocompromised Patients, Wafaey Mohammed, Ibrhim Eldsoky, Ahmed Abdo
Al-Azhar International Medical Journal
Background: Otomycosis has typically been described as fungal infection of the external auditory canal with infrequent complications involving the middle ear. Fungi causes 10% of all cases of otitis external Objective: To detect the most common causative fungi in immunocompetent and immunocompromised patients and the role of local treatment versus systemic treatment. Patients and method: This study is a prospective study. Among many patients presented in Al-Azher university hospitals, 125 patients were selected in this study. The patients were divided into two groups. Group A immunocompetent patients and group B immunocompromised patients. Results: The results of clinical feature show that …
The Predictive Ability Of Response To First Dose Of Tamsulosin In Symptomatic Patient With Benign Prostatic Obstruction, Rabea Mohamed, Ahmed Soliman, Mohammed Mabrouk
The Predictive Ability Of Response To First Dose Of Tamsulosin In Symptomatic Patient With Benign Prostatic Obstruction, Rabea Mohamed, Ahmed Soliman, Mohammed Mabrouk
Al-Azhar International Medical Journal
ABSTRACT OBJECTIVES: To study the effects of the first single dose of tamsulosin 0.4 mg on lower urinary symptoms tract (LUTS) in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) as an indication of the response at 3 months after treatment. PATIENTS AND METHODS: This was a prospective study that included patients> 45 years old with LUTS / BPH. In all patients, tamsulosin was administered orally 0.4 mg once a day for 3 months. The degree of international prostate symptoms (IPSS), quality of life (QoL), residual urine volume (PVR) and maximum urine flow rate (Q max) were measured before treatment, 6 hours, …
The Effect Of Laparscopic Sleeve Gasterectomy On Vitamin D, Calcium And Fat Metabolism, Ahmed Nabil
The Effect Of Laparscopic Sleeve Gasterectomy On Vitamin D, Calcium And Fat Metabolism, Ahmed Nabil
Al-Azhar International Medical Journal
Abstract Background: Obesity, defined as a body mass index >30 kg/m2, is a growing worldwide epidemic currently effecting 1 in 10 adults, with rates as high as 40% in the United States. Aim of the work: To study the effect of sleeve gastrectomy on vitamin(D), Calcium, Cholesterol and Triglyceride homeostasis with early detection of abnormalities and their proper management. Patients and Methods: This prospective case series study was carried out on 40 morbidly obese patients at the surgical departments in Kasr Al-ainy and Sayed Galal Hospitals. These patients underwent sleeve gastrectomy operation by the standard technique and preoperative (immediately before …
Opioid Free Anesthesia In Patients Undergoing Three-Ports Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy, Manal Abdelmoniem, Horia Farran, Swsan Soliman, Mohamed Alfy
Opioid Free Anesthesia In Patients Undergoing Three-Ports Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy, Manal Abdelmoniem, Horia Farran, Swsan Soliman, Mohamed Alfy
Al-Azhar International Medical Journal
Abstract Background: After considerable experience with laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) using four ports, Authors began the three‐port LC. Opioid free anesthesia OFA means a technique in which no intraoperative opioid is administered through any route. Objectives: Study aims to assess both of the safety while using 3 ports during the laparoscopic cholecystectomy procedures and the efficiency of the Opioid Free Anesthesia throughout the perioperative period. Patients and Methods: Patients were scheduled for elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy and classified randomly into two groups, each one contained 25 patients. Group one has submitted for Opioid Based Anesthesia protocol and group two has submitted to …
Placenta Previa And Risk Of Congenital Malformations Among Singleton Births, Asem Anwar, Abdelsattar Farhan, Tamer Zalat
Placenta Previa And Risk Of Congenital Malformations Among Singleton Births, Asem Anwar, Abdelsattar Farhan, Tamer Zalat
Al-Azhar International Medical Journal
Background: Placenta previa constitutes a major complication in pregnancy, with implantation differences in relation to whether it covers or lies close to the internal os of the cervix. Objective: The aim of our study was to examine the association between placenta previa and congenital malformations among singleton births. Materials and methods: In our study, which was conducted on 90223 patients admitted from three tertiary university-affiliated and teaching Hospitals [Bab El-Shaareia University Hospital_Al Mataria Teaching Hospital_ El Galaa Teaching Hospital] in the period from 2012 to 2015 their age ranged from 16 – 47 years. Results: In comparison between both groups …
Endoscopic Transsphenoidal Approach For Extrasellar Extended Pituitary Macroadenomas, Surgical Outcome., Abdelfattah Shehab, Mohammad Eissa, Rabab Abdelkareem, Tawfik Elkholy
Endoscopic Transsphenoidal Approach For Extrasellar Extended Pituitary Macroadenomas, Surgical Outcome., Abdelfattah Shehab, Mohammad Eissa, Rabab Abdelkareem, Tawfik Elkholy
Al-Azhar International Medical Journal
Abstract Words: 246 Background: Transsphenoidal approaches usually are the preferred method for treatment of pituitary tumors because of a lower risk of complications. Recently, endoscope has been Abstract Words: 246 Background: Transsphenoidal approaches usually are the preferred method for treatment of pituitary tumors because of a lower risk of complications. Recently, endoscope has been introduced as an alternative and effective tool in transsphenoidal surgery. This study was conducted at Al-Azhar University Hospitals and Nasr City Health Insurance Hospital to evaluate the role of endoscope in dealing with pituitary tumors with suprasellar and parasellar extensions. Patients and methods: A total of …
Evaluation Of The Accuracy Of Low Dose Ct In The Detection Of Urolithiasis In Comparison To Standard Dose Ct, Amany Soliman, Lobna Sakr
Evaluation Of The Accuracy Of Low Dose Ct In The Detection Of Urolithiasis In Comparison To Standard Dose Ct, Amany Soliman, Lobna Sakr
Al-Azhar International Medical Journal
Objective: This study aims to evaluate the sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy of low dose CT in the detection of urolithiasis in comparison with standard-dose CT as a reference test. Materials and Methods: This prospective randomized study was conducted on 30 patients with suspected renal colic undergone standard and low dose CT from September 2018 to September 2019 at AL-Zahraa University Hospital. The patients were scanned by the Toshiba CT system, 160 slices using automated tube current modulation; the computed tomography was performed without oral or intravenous contrast. Results: This study enrolled 30 patients who had renal colic symptoms and signs …
Genotypic Prevalence Of Cryptosporidium In Egyptian Patients With Liver Cirrhosis, Mohamed Abo-Mandil, Samir Alshahat, Ayman El-Badry, Anwar El-Sheety, Mohamed El-Faramawy, Nabil Ismael
Genotypic Prevalence Of Cryptosporidium In Egyptian Patients With Liver Cirrhosis, Mohamed Abo-Mandil, Samir Alshahat, Ayman El-Badry, Anwar El-Sheety, Mohamed El-Faramawy, Nabil Ismael
Al-Azhar International Medical Journal
Background: Liver cirrhotic patients usually suffer from compromised immunity which makes them more susceptible to pathogens including Cryptosporidium. Objective: To detect the genotypic prevalence of Cryptosporidium species among cirrhotic liver Egyptians. Also, to explore the association between the parasite and grades of liver cirrhosis and related patient's data. Material and Methods: From September 2015 to January 2017, a cross-sectional study was carried out on a study group of 60 cirrhotic patients (HCV and HBV positive) attending the outpatient clinics of Hepatology, Gastroenterology, and Infectious diseases Department, Al-Azhar University Hospitals, Cairo, as well as a control matched group of 60 subjects. …
Enhanced Recovery Program After Colorectal Surgery, Hatem Elsayed
Enhanced Recovery Program After Colorectal Surgery, Hatem Elsayed
Al-Azhar International Medical Journal
Abstract Background: Patient undergoing major gastro-intestinal tract surgery are at risk of nutritional depletion due to surgical stress, inadequate nutritional intake and subsequent increase in metabolic rate. The aim of this work is to evaluate the outcome of early oral feeding, balanced analgesia and enforced mobilization, which are integral parts of fast track rehabilitation program of colorectal surgery, versus delayed oral feeding and regular forms of mobilization and pain control in patients undergoing colorectal surgery. Patients and methods: These study was a prospective randomized clinical trial included 40 patient’s undergoing colorectal surgery. Results: Group II showed a high statistically significant …
Efficacy Of Iron Oxide Nanoparticles In Diagnosis Of Schistosomiasis, Ibrahim Aly
Efficacy Of Iron Oxide Nanoparticles In Diagnosis Of Schistosomiasis, Ibrahim Aly
Al-Azhar International Medical Journal
ABSTRACT Background: One of the worldwide major public health problems is urinary schistosomiasis that is caused by Schistosoma heamatobium. There are several immunodiagnostic methods used for that diagnosis of such disease, but some are more sensitive and specific than others. The tegumental Schistosoma-specific protein detection in serum samples is found out to be more valuable in diagnosis. Aim of the Work: To evaluate the efficacy of iron oxide nanoparticle for diagnosis of human schistosomiasis infections and to compare between ELISA-based iron oxide nanoparticle and traditional sandwich ELISA. Material and Methods: The tegumental antigen was purified from whole worms by DEAE-Sephadex …
Impact Of Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery For Cases With Nasal Polypi On Pulmonary Function Tests, El-Sayed Siam, Mohammad Al-Morsy, Mahmoud Abouzaid
Impact Of Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery For Cases With Nasal Polypi On Pulmonary Function Tests, El-Sayed Siam, Mohammad Al-Morsy, Mahmoud Abouzaid
Al-Azhar International Medical Journal
Background: The upper and lower airways form one contiguous and functionally related organ, and are frequently exposed to similar inflammatory stimuli. There is increasing interest in the possibility that disease processes in one part of the airway may be reflected or manifest in another, thereby providing opportunities for dual diagnosis and therapy. Aim of this work: is to study the effect of removal of nasal polypi by functional endoscopic sinus surgery on pulmonary function tests. Patients and methods: This prospective study was carried out at Al-Azhar University hospitals (Al-Hussein and Bab El-Shaaria) in the period between December 2018 to December …
Short Term Outcome Of Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery In Patients With Impaired Left Ventricular Systolic Function, Abdallah Mahmoud, Elhusseiny Gamil, Zakaria Al-Mashtoly, Bahaa El Khonizy, Medhat Refaie
Short Term Outcome Of Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery In Patients With Impaired Left Ventricular Systolic Function, Abdallah Mahmoud, Elhusseiny Gamil, Zakaria Al-Mashtoly, Bahaa El Khonizy, Medhat Refaie
Al-Azhar International Medical Journal
Abstract Background: Coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG) in patients with left ventricular dysfunction was associated with improved survival compared to medical treatment. We aimed to evaluate the short-term outcome of CABG in patients with an ejection fraction of ≤ 40%. Methods: Forty patients with ejection fraction (EF) ≤40% underwent CABG between December 2015 and August 2019. Patients with moderate to severe mitral regurgitation, concomitant severe liver and kidney impairment, re-operative CABG, who had concomitant procedures with CABG were excluded. The mean age was 56.72±12.44 years; 30 patients (75%) were males. Twenty-six patients (65%) were diabetics, 28 patients (70%) were …
Evaluation Of The Effect Of Topical Heparin On The Treatment Of Facial Burn, Fawzy Hamza, Ahmed Salim, Hossam Rizk
Evaluation Of The Effect Of Topical Heparin On The Treatment Of Facial Burn, Fawzy Hamza, Ahmed Salim, Hossam Rizk
Al-Azhar International Medical Journal
Background: Burn is a complex disease process; visible disfigurement caused by burns translates into an altered pattern of socialization which can have serious psychological ramifications. Objectives: The aim of this work was to evaluate the efficacy of topical heparin on the treatment of facial burn regarding pain relief, antibiotic requirements and healing time. Patients and Methods: This is a prospective controlled random study. That included 40 patients, 15-60 years of age, males and females having acute thermal burn up to 20% TBSA including the face, They were subjected either to dressing with topical heparin or topical anti-microbial creams. This study …
Surgical Outcome Of Coronary Artery Bypass Graft In Patients With Previous Coronary Stenting, Alaa Mohamed, Elhusseiny Gamil, Medhat Refaie, Ismail El-Sokkary
Surgical Outcome Of Coronary Artery Bypass Graft In Patients With Previous Coronary Stenting, Alaa Mohamed, Elhusseiny Gamil, Medhat Refaie, Ismail El-Sokkary
Al-Azhar International Medical Journal
Background: With the advancement of percutaneous coronary interventions, patients are presenting to coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) older, with several co-morbidities and with prior coronary stenting. The outcome of surgery after stenting continues to be debated. We evaluated the surgical outcome of coronary artery bypass grafting in patients with previous coronary stenting. Methods: This prospective cohort study included 50 patients with previous coronary stent who underwent CABG between February 2016 and June 2017. Thirty-eight patients were males (76%), and the mean age was 57.66±8.81 years. The mean ejection fraction was 41.43±9.25%. Forty-six patients (92%) had previous one stent, and 4 …
Corneal Topographic Changes After Subscleral Trabeculectomy, Mohamed El Ashkar
Corneal Topographic Changes After Subscleral Trabeculectomy, Mohamed El Ashkar
Al-Azhar International Medical Journal
Background: Glaucoma is a cause of permanent blindness and occurs most often in older adults. Although glaucoma can be initially managed by conservative treatments, trabeculectomy, initially described by has traditionally been considered the “gold standard” for filtration surgery. Aim of the study: is to investigate the effect of trabeculectomy on corneal topography, anterior chamber depth, and aberrations by a SIRIUS topography. Patients and methods: The present study was a prospective cohort study including 30 eyes of patients who were scheduled to undergo trabeculectomy at Ophthalmology Department of Al Azhar university hospital during the period from January 2018 to August 2019. …
Evaluation Of Desarda Technique In Inguinal Herniorrhaphy, Mustafa Khairy, Abd El-Wahab Madbouly, Mohammed Sharaf
Evaluation Of Desarda Technique In Inguinal Herniorrhaphy, Mustafa Khairy, Abd El-Wahab Madbouly, Mohammed Sharaf
Al-Azhar International Medical Journal
Background: Desarda technique for hernia repair is emerging technique for inguinal hernia repair known for its low-cost procedure, less recurrence rate and feasibility of the procedure. Aim of the work: was to evaluate treatment of inguinal hernia with this method in terms of various operative and post-operative parameters. Patients and methods: The present study included 100 male patients, presented to Al-Hussain University Hospital, for elective repair of uncomplicated inguinal hernia, during the period from March 2015 till November 2018. All the 100 patients subjected to Desarda non mesh tissue repair. Results: Mean operating time was 45.25±12.55 min. There were no …
Amenorrhea Induced By Chemotherapy In Premenopausal Breast Cancer Patients (Retrospective Study), El Sayed Raafat, Hassan Khaled, Hesham Abbas
Amenorrhea Induced By Chemotherapy In Premenopausal Breast Cancer Patients (Retrospective Study), El Sayed Raafat, Hassan Khaled, Hesham Abbas
Al-Azhar International Medical Journal
Background: Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer globally and is the leading cause of cancer-related death in women. The American Cancer Society estimates that 249, 260 Americans will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer. Objectives: This is a retrospective study aiming to identify the frequency of amenorrhea (ovarian failure) after different chemotherapy regimens in premenopausal patients with breast cancer as well as the associated other risk factors that could influence the rate of amenorrhea. Patients and Methods: This study will include patients with breast cancer with at least a minimum follow up of six months after last cycle …
Conservative Treatment Of Grade Iii Acromioclavicular Joint Dislocation, Islam Hashim, Emad Zayed
Conservative Treatment Of Grade Iii Acromioclavicular Joint Dislocation, Islam Hashim, Emad Zayed
Al-Azhar International Medical Journal
Abstract Background: The acromio-clavicular (AC) joint stability depends on the acromio-clavicular ligaments, the coraco-clavicular (CC) ligaments,and the joint capsule. Treatment of acute type III injuries still controversial We evaluated the results of conservative treatment of type III AC joint dislocation according to clinical and radiological outcome. Patients and Methods: This prospective study included fifteen patients with acute acromio-clavicular joint dislocations type III. There were one woman and fourteen men, with an average age of 29.7 ±10.2 years. All patients underwent clinical assessment according to Constant score and a radiographic study (antero-posterior showing both shoulders, axillary views).All patients were treated conservatively …
Effect Of High Volume Hemodiafiltration On Secondary Hyperparathyroidism Among Hemodialysis Patients, Ahmed Alsawy
Effect Of High Volume Hemodiafiltration On Secondary Hyperparathyroidism Among Hemodialysis Patients, Ahmed Alsawy
Al-Azhar International Medical Journal
Abstract Background: Despite increasing knowledge of the uraemic syndrome,both morbidity and mortality remain unacceptably high in patients with chronic kidney disease. Study investigates the differences between conventional hemodialysis and hemodiafiltration in the context of chronic kidney disease metabolic bone disease findings, serum calcium (sCa), phosphate (sPO4) and intact parathyroid hormone (PTHint) concentrations. Patients and methods: This prospective cross over study was approved by Almaadi hospital committee and included 95patients with CKD5 on regular hemodialysis for at least 6months.Patients were divided into two groups:Group A:60patients scheduled 6months conventional high flux(hf-HD)(Period1) followed by 6months of post-dilutional –HDF (Period2). Group B:(controls)included 35patients were …
Combined Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction And High Tibial Osteotomy In Anterior Cruciate Ligament-Deficient Varus Knees, Hamed Mohammed
Combined Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction And High Tibial Osteotomy In Anterior Cruciate Ligament-Deficient Varus Knees, Hamed Mohammed
Al-Azhar International Medical Journal
Background: The presence of varus deformity in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)-deficient knees can be a source of persistent knee pain owing to medial compartment overload. This deformity may threaten the outcome of ACL reconstruction because of increased tension on the graft. Methods: In the period between May 2018 to september 2019, short term pilot study including 10 patients with ACL deficiency and genu varus were treated by anatomical single bundle ACL reconstruction and open medial wedge high tibial osteotomy in same sitting. The selected patients had manifestations of ACL deficiency in association with medial joint line pain with or without …
Changes Of Corneal Topographic Measurements And Refractive Errors After Horizontal Muscle Surgery. A Case Series, Nour Elwakeel
Changes Of Corneal Topographic Measurements And Refractive Errors After Horizontal Muscle Surgery. A Case Series, Nour Elwakeel
Al-Azhar International Medical Journal
Abstract Background: Refractive and corneal topographic changes after routine strabismus surgery have been reported and can occur even after a successful surgery. Study aims to evaluate the effect of horizontal muscle surgery on refractive errors and corneal measurements. Patients and methods: This study includes 25 eyes of 22 patients who have manifest strabismus. The patients were divided into two groups. Group A (10 eyes of 7 patients) subjected to unilateral lateral rectus recession. Group B (15 eyes of 15 patients) all of them subjected to lateral rectus recession and medial rectus resection in the same eye. Cycloplegic automated refraction (including …
Age Related Changes In The Expression Of Tenascin-C In Liver Of Albino Rat, Mohammed Mohammed, Mohammed Mokhtar El Assaly, Hamdino Attia
Age Related Changes In The Expression Of Tenascin-C In Liver Of Albino Rat, Mohammed Mohammed, Mohammed Mokhtar El Assaly, Hamdino Attia
Al-Azhar International Medical Journal
Abstract Background: Aging is a gradual deterioration in the function of tissues and organ systems with loss of the ability to maintain homeostasis, due to structural alteration or dysfunction. Aging impact directly on all the different types of liver cells: hepatocytes, liver sinusoidal endothelial cells (LSECs), Küpffer cells (KCs) and hepatic stellate cells (HSCs). Activation of HSCs leads to deposition of collagen in the space of Disse, decrease of fenestrations of LSECs and formation of basement membrane. These changes called pseudocapillarization. Tenascin-C (TN-C) is an extracellular matrix glycoprotein markedly up-regulated during liver fibrosis. Tenascin-C is highly expressed during embryonic development, …
Endometrial Flushing Versus Endometrial Brush Cytology In High Risk Women For Endometrial Carcinoma, Abdullah Mokbel
Endometrial Flushing Versus Endometrial Brush Cytology In High Risk Women For Endometrial Carcinoma, Abdullah Mokbel
Al-Azhar International Medical Journal
Background: Postmenopausal bleeding (PMB), defined as blood loss occurring at least 12 months after menopause, is a common complaint in general gynecological practice. The prevalence of PMB is approximately 10% immediately after menopause. Aim of work: This study aims to compare between two diagnostic methods Flush and Brush cytology. Patients and Methods: The study population comprises eighty (80) women with postmenopausal bleeding, was conducted over 12 months from April 2018, to April 2019 on postmenopausal women who were approached, managed and followed up in the Gynecology Clinic of Minia General Hospital to compare between two diagnostic methods Flush and Brush …
A Comparative Study Between Snodgrass And Urethral Advancement Methods In The Repair Of Distal Penile Hypospadias, Yassin Alngaar, Osama Alshahat, Tarek Zayid
A Comparative Study Between Snodgrass And Urethral Advancement Methods In The Repair Of Distal Penile Hypospadias, Yassin Alngaar, Osama Alshahat, Tarek Zayid
Al-Azhar International Medical Journal
Background: Numerous original methods have been introduced to repair hypospadias with variable results. Aim of The Work: The aim of this work is to evaluate the two techniques, Snodgrass and anterior urethral advancement for the repair of distal hypospadias. Materials and Methods: A total of, 16 patients with distal hypospadias underwent primary repair in a prospective controlled randomized trial. Eight patients were allocated for a Snodgrass procedure and another 8 patients were allocated for a urethral advancement procedure. A comparative study was conducted, and the outcome was evaluated in terms of satisfactory functional and cosmetic outcomes. The study was done …
Risk Of Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Injury In Complete Resection Of Recurrent Multi-Nodular Goiter, Khalid Elkhateeb, Amr Elgohary, Mohamed Sharaf
Risk Of Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Injury In Complete Resection Of Recurrent Multi-Nodular Goiter, Khalid Elkhateeb, Amr Elgohary, Mohamed Sharaf
Al-Azhar International Medical Journal
Background: Anatomic and functional preservation of the recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) is the gold standard in thyroid and various neck surgery. Aim of the work: To assess incidence and risk factors for (RLN) injury which may be just palsy or permanent injury postoperative after thyroid surgery in patient with recurrent multiple nodular goiter (MNG) and observe the timing of recovery. Methods: This prospective cross-sectional study was done on fifty patients with recurrent MNG. The study was done from December 2018 to October 2019. Patients with voice changes, RLN injury from previous operation and other type of cancer thyroid were excluded …
Echocardigraphic Assessment Of Right Ventricular Outflow Tract Function In Patients With Chronic Heart Failure, Ehab Alhefny, Yasser Abdelgaleel, Mostafa Saleh
Echocardigraphic Assessment Of Right Ventricular Outflow Tract Function In Patients With Chronic Heart Failure, Ehab Alhefny, Yasser Abdelgaleel, Mostafa Saleh
Al-Azhar International Medical Journal
ABSTRACT Background: Heart failure (HF) is a progressive , clinical disease where a subset of HF patients has symptoms unrelated to the hemodynamic status and left ventricular ejection fraction . The Right ventricular (RV) function is considered to be a reliable prognostic element in HF, although assessing it is a challenge because of the complexity of the RV. Objective: This study aimed to investigate the clinical application of RV outflow tract (RVOT) function measured by transthoracic echocardiography in HF patients. Method: The investigation of 80 chronic HF patients with dilated dimensions and left ventricular systolic dysfunction (EF less than 40%) …
Evaluation Of Surgical Management Of Spondylolithesis In Osteoporotic Patients
Evaluation Of Surgical Management Of Spondylolithesis In Osteoporotic Patients
Al-Azhar International Medical Journal
Background: Osteoporosis has become a major medical problem as the aged population of the world rapidly grows. Aim of the Work: We aimed to assess different methods of surgical treatment of Spondylolithesis in osteoprotic patients. Patient and methods: This prospective study was conducted on 30 cases with spondylolithesis and osteoporosis at Al-Azhar university hospitals. All patients were operated upon by posterior approach with neural decompression and internal metallic fixation. Results: The percentage of improvement (6.7%), fair (33.3%), good (46.7%), excellent (13.3%) of low back pain, also Fair (6.7%), good (33.3%),Excellent (60.0%) of Sciatica; good (50.0%), excellent (50.0%) of claudication; while …