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Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy In Treatment Of Morbid Obese Child And Adolescent, Single Center Experience, Mohamed Abdel Aziz, Ahmed Shehata, Ibrahim Gamaan, Ahmed Abdelghaffar Helal, Aly Alnabawy, Mohamed Abd Elmalik Hassan, Mohamed Emara

Al-Azhar International Medical Journal

Background: Obesity affects children and adults across all age groups. The prevalence of obesity is as high as 21.4% in pediatric age groups. This increase in prevalence is associated with significant health implications and necessitates effective interventions. the results of weight loss surgery in children and adolescents are still scarce, despite recent studies suggesting favorable short- and intermediate-term outcomes that are comparable to those in adults. Although evidence continues to emerge, as this solution is still denied to children. Herne this study tried to evaluate the safety and efficacy of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) in children and adolescents.

Methods: This …

Gynecomastia In Children; A Meta-Analysis Study, Amin Mohamed Abokifa, Emad Ads El Ewesy, Mohammed El Sayed Daboos, Emad Mohamed Kandeel

Al-Azhar International Medical Journal

Background: Gynecomastia is a broadening of the glandular breast tissue and overlying skin in boys. The infection handle is related with uneasiness, trouble, decreased quality of life, and an unsuitable body picture

The aim of the study: To a meta-analysis Study of gynecomastia in children, through a process of combining the results of individual studies with statistical methods in one review, regarding the etiology, and management.

Patients and methods:this study was conducted in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement (Moher et al., 2009).

Results: The starting look of distinctive databases, said some time recently, had recognized …

Role Of Ultrasonography In Diagnosis Of Contralateral Patent Processus Vaginalis In Clinically Diagnosed Unilateral Inguinal Hernia In Pediatrics, Mohammed Ayman Elsayed Elmekdam, Mohammad Mohammad Mohammad Ellithy, Mohammad Fathy Labib Mohammad, Mohamed Elsayed Hussien Ibrahim, Mohammad Abol Wafa Ahmad Amin

Al-Azhar International Medical Journal

Background: In children with unilateral inguinal hernia, there is a debate about exploration of the contralateral side. Herniogrhaphy, diagnostic pneumoperitoneum, and intra-operative laparoscopy are the procedures that have been proposed to reduce the number of negative contralateral side explorations in children presenting with a unilateral congenital inguinal hernia. However, most of them are invasive methods. In our study we suggest using the ultrasonography in detection of the inguinal hernia with confirmation by laparoscope. Aim of the work: we aimed to assess the Sensitivity and specificity of US in the diagnosis of occult hernia after confirmation by laparoscopy. Patient and methods: …

Neonatal And Obstetric Risk Factors Of Intracranial Haemorrhage In Preterm Infants, Hassan Ali Hassan, Ahmed Mohamed Ismail, Maged Mohamed Ali Ataki, Ahmed Abdelkhalek Deshnawy

Al-Azhar International Medical Journal

Background: Intracranial haemorrhage (ICH) in the preterm baby is an acquired lesion with a large potential impact on morbidity, mortality, and long-term neurodevelopmental prognosis. Objective: The goal of this study was to detect the incidence of intracranial hemorrhage in preterm and its relationship to obstetric and neonatal risk factors. Methods: 100 preterm infants will be a part of this upcoming cross sectional study. The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) for Children at Al-Azhar University Hospitals served as the study's location (Al Hussein and Sayed Galal), the patients underwent cranial ultrasonography after being chosen on a non-randomized, selective sampling basis in …

Skin Graft For Treatment Of Crippled Hypospadias, Ahmed Salem, Khaled Abd Elhaleem Hefny, Mohammad El Sayed Daboos, Amr Mohamed Elsayed

Al-Azhar International Medical Journal

Background: Hypospadias is one of the most frequent birth defects, with an incidence of 1 in every 300 births. After several attempts at hypospadias surgery, the term "crippled hypospadias" has been used to describe patients with unresolved functional problems. Aim of the work: To evaluate the outcome of a two-stage skin graft for treatment of crippled hypospadias regarding graft uptake, penile reconstruction Patients and Method: This clinical study was done in Al-Azhar University Hospital on 15 cases presenting with crippled hypospadias from May 2021 to Oct 2022. After preoperative preparation, all patients were submitted for two-stage skin graft urethroplasty. Results: …

Serum And Urine Monocyte Chemoattractant Protein- 1, Macrophage Colony-Stimulating Factor, And Neopterin As Sensitive Biomarkers For Assessment Of Renal Parenchymal Damage In Children With Chronic Kidney Disease, Moftah Mohammed Rabeea, Khalid Mahmoud Zayed, Ahmed Fathy Abdelaziz, Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelraheem Elsayed

Al-Azhar International Medical Journal

Background: Chronic Kidney Disease postulated to be a constitutional pathology with interlacing between different etiological and pathogenic factors, which lead to ESRD. These pathogenic factorssuch as MCP-1, Neopterin and MCSF control migration of mediators that cause damage of renal tissue and play a role in the process inflammation.

Aim: confirming the presence of the sensitive markers for renal parenchymal damage, monocyte chemoattractant protein-1, neopterin, and macrophage colony-stimulating factor in patients' urine and serum as well as the progression of those patients to end-stage renal disease.

Methodology and Patients: This prospective case-control study, which included two equal groups of forty candidates …