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Response To The Letter To The Editor: Surgical Delay Of Thoracodorsal Artery Perforator Flaps For Bilateral Autologous Breast Reconstruction, Robert J. Allen, Mark A. Maier

School of Medicine Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Expert Opinion, Real-World Classification, And Decision-Making In Thoracolumbar Burst Fractures Without Neurologic Deficits?, Gaston Camino-Willhuber, Sebastian Bigdon, Charlotte Dandurand, Marcel F. Dvorak, Cumhur F. Öner, Klaus Schnake, Sander Muijs, Lorin M. Benneker, Emiliano Vialle, Jin W. Tee, Ory Keynan, Harvinder S. Chhabra, Andrei F. Joaquim, Eugen C. Popescu, Jose A Canseco, Martin Holas, Rishi M. Kanna, Mohamed M. Aly, Nader Fallah, Gregory D. Schroeder, Ulrich Spiegl, Mohammad El-Skarkawi, Richard J. Bransford, Shanmuganathan Rajasekaran, Alexander R. Vaccaro

Rothman Institute Faculty Papers

STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data.

OBJECTIVES: To compare decision-making between an expert panel and real-world spine surgeons in thoracolumbar burst fractures (TLBFs) without neurological deficits and analyze which factors influence surgical decision-making.

METHODS: This study is a sub-analysis of a prospective observational study in TL fractures. Twenty two experts were asked to review 183 CT scans and recommend treatment for each fracture. The expert recommendation was based on radiographic review.

RESULTS: Overall agreement between the expert panel and real-world surgeons regarding surgery was 63.2%. In 36.8% of cases, the expert panel recommended surgery that was not performed …

Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction With Bone-Patellar Tendon-Bone Autograft, The Incidence Of Anterior Knee Pain Ranges From 5.4% To 48.4% And The Incidence Of Kneeling Pain Ranges From 4.0% To 75.6%: A Systematic Review Of Level I Studies, Liam Peebles, Ramesses Akamefula, Zachary Aman, Arjun Verma, Anthony Scillia, Mary Mulcahey, Matthew Kraeutler

Department of Medicine Faculty Papers

PURPOSE: To (1) perform a systematic review of level I randomized controlled trials (RCTs) detailing the incidence of anterior knee pain and kneeling pain following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) with bone-patellar tendon-bone (BPTB) autograft and (2) investigate the effect of bone grafting the patellar harvest site on anterior knee and kneeling pain.

METHODS: A systematic review of level I studies from 1980 to 2023 was performed according to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. The primary outcome evaluated was the presence of donor site morbidity in the form of anterior knee pain or kneeling pain. A …

Predictive Algorithm For Surgery Recommendation In Thoracolumbar Burst Fractures Without Neurological Deficits, Charlotte Dandurand, Nader Fallah, Cumhur F. Öner, Richard J. Bransford, Klaus Schnake, Alex R. Vaccaro, Lorin M. Benneker, Emiliano Vialle, Gregory D. Schroeder, Shanmuganathan Rajasekaran, Mohammad El-Skarkawi, Rishi M. Kanna, Mohamed Aly, Martin Holas, Jose A. Canseco, Sander Muijs, Eugen Cezar Popescu, Jin Wee Tee, Gaston Camino-Willhuber, Andrei Fernandes Joaquim, Ory Keynan, Harvinder Singh Chhabra, Sebastian Bigdon, Ulrich Spiegel, Marcel F. Dvorak

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Faculty Papers

STUDY DESIGN: Predictive algorithm via decision tree.

OBJECTIVES: Artificial intelligence (AI) remain an emerging field and have not previously been used to guide therapeutic decision making in thoracolumbar burst fractures. Building such models may reduce the variability in treatment recommendations. The goal of this study was to build a mathematical prediction rule based upon radiographic variables to guide treatment decisions.

METHODS: Twenty-two surgeons from the AO Knowledge Forum Trauma reviewed 183 cases from the Spine TL A3/A4 prospective study (classification, degree of certainty of posterior ligamentous complex (PLC) injury, use of M1 modifier, degree of comminution, treatment recommendation). Reviewers' regions …

Successful Hepatectomy, Anhepatic State, And Liver Transplant On Ecmo, Jenna Miller, Kari L. Davidson, Bhargava Mullapudi, Richard J. Hendrickson, Ryan T. Fischer, Lisa Conley, Wes Ware, Michelle Mckain, Tara Benton

Presentations

We discuss the case of a 13-month-old previously healthy male who presented with acute liver failure (ALF) of unknown etiology. He progressed to fulminant cardiopulmonary failure requiring mechanical ventilation and high dose inotropes with persistent lactate >20. He was cannulated to VA ECMO and tandem continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) with single pass albumin dialysis (SPAD) and plasma exchange (PLEX) therapies. He required high dose inotropes on ECMO and had persistently elevated lactate despite maximal medical therapy. Limited imaging studies suggested cirrhotic liver and possible intestinal pneumatosis. Due to evidence of fulminant ALF and potential for a reversible process, he …

Significance Of Facet Fluid Index In Anterior Cervical Degenerative Spondylolisthesis, Yunsoo Lee, Jeremy Heard, Mark J Lambrechts, Nathaniel Kern, Bright Wiafe, Perry Goodman, John J. Mangan, Jose A. Canseco, Mark F. Kurd, Ian D. Kaye, Alan S. Hilibrand, Alex R. Vaccaro, Christopher K. Kepler, Gregory D. Schroeder, Jeffrey A. Rihn

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Faculty Papers

STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective cohort study.

PURPOSE: To correlate cervical facet fluid characteristics to radiographic spondylolisthesis, determine if facet fluid is associated with instability in cervical degenerative spondylolisthesis, and examine whether vertebral levels with certain facet fluid characteristics and spondylolisthesis are more likely to be operated on.

OVERVIEW OF LITERATURE: The relationship between facet fluid and lumbar spondylolisthesis is well-documented; however, there is a paucity of literature investigating facet fluid in degenerative cervical spondylolisthesis.

METHODS: Patients diagnosed with cervical degenerative spondylolisthesis were identified from a hospital's medical records. Demographic and surgical characteristics were collected through a structured query language search and …

Ogilvie's Syndrome: Acute Colonic Pseudoobstruction. A Review For Residents., Tyler Bayliss, Caleb Clark, Errington C. Thompson

Marshall Journal of Medicine

Ogilvie's syndrome (acute colonic pseudoobstruction) was first described in 1948. Acute colonic pseudoobstruction can occur in a variety of clinical settings, including postsurgical, obstetrics, pelvic surgery, critical care and sepsis. Clinicians need to recognize the syndrome early. Colonic distention without evidence of obstruction can be seen on plain films of the abdomen or CT scan. Successful therapies, including bowel rest, neostigmine and colonoscopic decompression, have been used. Avoiding respiratory compromise from abdominal distention and colonic perforation of the primary goals of treatment. Surgical intervention should be reserved for patients who are refractory to medical treatment or develops signs and symptoms …

Ultrasound – An Underutilized Diagnostic Tool For Ventricular Assist Device Driveline Infections, Kristina Krzelj, Tomislav Tokic, Tomislav Kopjar, Maja Cikes, Davor Milicic, Hrvoje Gasparovic

The VAD Journal

Patients with ventricular assist device (VAD) driveline infections (DLI) have reduced quality of life and increased risk of severe complications, such as sepsis, hemorrhagic or ischemic stroke, and wound infections. The management of VAD patients imposes a significant financial burden due to prolonged in-hospital stays, frequent re-admissions, expensive diagnostics, and the need for antibiotic therapy and/or surgical intervention. There is considerable room for improvement in DLI management, particularly in the early detection and treatment stages. Ultrasound, an easily applicable device available in almost every hospital, offers an unrecognized potential for the early detection of DLI. By increasing awareness about the …

La Incidencia Y El Tratamiento De Las Hernias En Ecuador En Comparación Con Los Estados Unidos Y Otros Países Del Mundo, Caleb Smith

NEXUS: The Liberty Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies

No abstract provided.

Radiofrequency Ablation Of Thyroid Nodules: A Clinical Review Of Treatment Complications, Peter P. Issa, Katherine Cironi, Leely Rezvani, Emad Kandil

School of Medicine Faculty Publications

Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a minimally invasive ablative modality for the treatment of thyroid nodules. Reports of RFA use have demonstrated an impressive safety profile and excellent volume reduction rates between 60-90%. Given its increased popularity in the United States as well as globally, numerous recent works have been published and a discussant of relevant complications incorporating recent insight may assist practitioners in minimizing complications and optimizing patient outcomes. Herein, we provide a comprehensive and updated review of the reported complications and side effects following RFA, summarizing their frequency and clinical presentation. We also describe a means of minimizing such …

Echocardiographic Parameters Associated With Less Reverse Left Ventricular Remodeling After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implant In Subjects With Prosthesis Patient Mismatch, Andrew C. Peters, Fei Fei Gong, Ashvita Ramesh, Adin Andrei, Madeline Jankowski, Eric Cantey, Vincent Chen, James D. Thomas, James D. Flaherty, S. Christopher Malaisrie, Kameswari Maganti

Division of Cardiology Faculty Papers

BACKGROUND: Transaortic valve implant (TAVI) is the treatment of choice for severe aortic stenosis (AS). Some patients develop prosthesis patient mismatch (PPM) after TAVI. It is challenging to determine which patients are at risk for clinical deterioration.

METHODS: We retrospectively measured echocardiographic parameters of left ventricular (LV) morphology and function, prosthetic aortic valve effective orifice area (iEOA) and hemodynamics in 313 patients before and 1 year after TAVI. Our objective was to compare the change in echocardiographic parameters associated with left ventricular reverse modeling in subjects with and without PPM. Our secondary objective was to evaluate echo parameters associated with …

A New Perspective On Intervertebral Disc Calcification-From Bench To Bedside, Emanuel Novais, Rajkishen Narayanan, Jose Canseco, Koen Van De Wetering, Christopher Kepler, Alan Hilibrand, Alex Vaccaro, Makarand Risbud

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Faculty Papers

Disc degeneration primarily contributes to chronic low back and neck pain. Consequently, there is an urgent need to understand the spectrum of disc degeneration phenotypes such as fibrosis, ectopic calcification, herniation, or mixed phenotypes. Amongst these phenotypes, disc calcification is the least studied. Ectopic calcification, by definition, is the pathological mineralization of soft tissues, widely studied in the context of conditions that afflict vasculature, skin, and cartilage. Clinically, disc calcification is associated with poor surgical outcomes and back pain refractory to conservative treatment. It is frequently seen as a consequence of disc aging and progressive degeneration but exhibits unique molecular …

Oncoplastic Nipple Sparing Mastectomy And Immediate Reconstruction In Non-Ideal Candidates, Aaron I. Dadzie, Paul Berry

Research Symposium

Background: Mastectomies have long been used as a surgical treatment for malignant and benign disorders of the breast, both as a therapy and prophylaxis in high-risk patients. A nipple-sparing mastectomy (NSM) allows for removal of most of the glandular and ductal tissues while preserving the surface architecture of the nipple-areola complex (NAC). In satisfactory surgical candidates, this procedure allows for superior aesthetic outcomes compared to other mastectomy techniques and minimizes the need for additional procedures to reconstruct the nipple. Here, we summarize the established treatment standards and suggest an expansion of the established surgical techniques and selection criteria of NSM …

Whole Blood In Trauma, Jason P. Prevelige

Pacific Journal of Health

Abstract: Hemorrhage is a leading cause of death in trauma patients. Whole blood administration in trauma has gained a renewed interest in recent years, however the concept is not new at all, with its origins spanning over 100 years. Field experience in United States’ military conflicts has provided important data on the efficacy of whole blood in reducing mortality and amount of blood product administration. Civilian trials however have not necessarily shown similar results. The safety of whole blood however does not seem to be in question given the available data, and is an acceptable option for blood replacement in …

Meta-Narrative Synthesis: The Effectiveness Of Diagnosing And Treating Melanoma With Micrographically Oriented Histograph Surgery Mohs Technique, Gabriella Casas Ms, Nida Mubeen Ms, Nicole Rivera Ms, Tan Thien Tang Mr., Mark A. Bailey Mr, Mary Coolbaugh-Murphy Mrs., Denise M. Juroske Short Mrs

Research Methods Poster Session 2024

This meta-narrative synthesis highlights the effectiveness of diagnosing and treating melanoma with Micrographically Oriented Histography Surgery (MOHS) technique. Initiating the questions: What techniques does MOHS surgery involve when diagnosing and treating non-metastasized Melanoma? How will it provide positive outcomes for the patient? The significance of using MOHS excision technique and diagnosis of localized facial melanoma compared to traditional cancer excision techniques is designed to remove affected tissue while preserving anatomical facial structure in an aesthetic fashion. Providing an overview of the technique’s diagnostic professional capabilities as well as its strengths, limitations, improvement for upcoming studies, and potential prognosis. Melanoma, a …

The Impact Of Covid-19 Pandemic On Global Neurosurgery Collaborations., Alvan Emeka Ukachukwu, Nancy Abu Bonsrah, Andreas Seas, Zoey Petitt, Romaric Waguia Kouam, Samantha Ramos, Alyssa Edwards, Di Deng, Michael Haglund, Mahmood Qureshi

General Surgery, East Africa

No abstract provided.

Comparative Study Between Radical Hysterectomy With Or Without Pelvic Lymphadenectomy For Stage Ii Endometrial Carcinoma, Mohamed Esmat Abdelghany, Ahmed El Sayed Mohamed Abdelrahman, El-Sayed Ragab Mostafa Abdelghany

Al-Azhar International Medical Journal

Background: The removal of the uterus by surgical procedures is the standard treatment for endometrial cancer, which is the most common type of malignant gynecological tumor. Surgery for early-stage endometrial cancer often involves a total abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy, with or without bilateral pelvic/para-aortic lymphadenectomy. In some cases, the patient may also have bilateral pelvic lymphadenectomy. Aim and objectives: The objective of the study is to evaluate the efficacy of radical hysterectomy with or without pelvic lymphadenectomy in the treatment of stage II endometrial cancer. Both approaches were examined in terms of the adverse effects they produced, as well …

A Randomized, Controlled Trial Comparing The Metformin, Oral Contraceptive Pills And Their Combination In Patients With Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Hamed Mohamed Hamed Abd El Rahman, Mohamed Ali Mohamed, Mohamed Ibrahem Mohamed Ibrahem

Al-Azhar International Medical Journal

Objectives: To assess the effectiveness of metformin also OCP in females with PCOS. Subject and Methods: This was a prospective study that included three hundred patients who were chosen at random from patients who attended outpatient obstetrics and gynecology clinics at Al-Azhar University Hospitals. Samples were obtained using a systematic random technique. Results: Variations in age, BMI, and waist-to-hip ratio among the groups were statistically significant. Blood pressure, heart rate, and temperature demonstrated no statistically significant distinctions among the 2 groups. There was significant variance among examined group as regard TG, LDL-cholesterol, fasting plasma glucose and Fasting insulin. There was …

The Usefulness Of The Added Dw-Mri In Differentiation Of Various Bone Tumors And Tumor Like Focal Lesions, Hesham Mahmoud Hamza, Hoda Abdel-Kareem Abdel-Samiae, Mohamed Ahmed Ahmed Ali, Tarek Mohamed Mohamed Mansour, Marwa Mahmoud Esmail

Al-Azhar International Medical Journal

Background: Any imaging method that is now available can be used to diagnose malignancies that originate in the bones. Plain radiography is the imaging modality that is utilized the vast majority of the time in order to arrive at a diagnosis and identify the characteristics of a variety of osseous lesions. The diagnosis of bone cancer can be challenging, but CT scans can provide useful information about the anatomical breadth of the disease. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the test that is considered to be the gold standard when it comes to diagnosing cancer and anomalies in the skeleton that …

Cold Snare Polypectomy Versus Hot Snare Polypectomy In Endoscopic Treatment Of Non Pedunculated Colorectal Polyps Larger Than Or Equal 1 Cm, Magdy Abd Al-Karim Al-Dahsha, Mohammed S. Hussein, Sadek Mosta, Abd Al Nabi Saeed Al Sham, Mohamed Fahmy Soliman Alsabagh

Al-Azhar International Medical Journal

Background: In most cases, hot polypectomy is used to treat colon polyps that are more than 1 centimeter in diameter. Electrocautery-induced damage accounts for the majority of adverse outcomes, including prolonged bleeding, post-polypectomy syndrome, and perforation. We postulated that cold resection of big polyps would be as effective as hot polypectomy while being significantly safer for the patient. Aim and objectives: for the purpose of comparing the rates of intraoperative bleeding, clinically significant postoperative bleeding, and perforation between Cold Snaring Polypectomy and Hot Snaring Polypectomy in patients with non-pedunculated colorectal polyps of 10 mm or larger. Subjects and methods: Prospective …

Role Of 4d Ultrasonography In Assessment Of Amniotic Fluid Disorders Of Fetal Renal Origin, Saad R. Al-Gebaly, Sileem A. Sileem, Lotfy A. Murad

Al-Azhar International Medical Journal

Background: Fetal anomalies are detected in approximately 2% of all fetuses and, among these, genitourinary tract abnormalities account for 30% to 50% of all structural anomalies present at birth. Aim : to assess the role of 3D ultrasound in detection of fetal causes of oligohydramnios. Patients and Methods: The study was conducted on 60 pregnant females aged between (19 years and 39 years) mean ± SD 26.6 ± 4.9 presented with olighydraminos, at Al-Azhar University Hospital Assuit branch at Obstetric and gynecological and Radoidaignostic departments in the period from 1st December 2021 to 31th October 2022 . Results: Causes of …

Intraventricalar Hemorrhge In Preterm Infants Identfication Of Risk Factors And Related Outcome, Tarek Mohamed M. Mansour, Mohamed Farouk Ahmad, Mostafa Abd El Azeem Hassan, Mahmoud Mohamed Abdelmotalep Mohamed Elfayoumy, Mohamed Talaat Mohamed Ibrahim, Mohamed M. El-Baroudy

Al-Azhar International Medical Journal

Background: Intraventricular hemorrhage is the most common intracranial hemorrhage in preterm newborns. The high incidence and problems made it important. Many etiologies and risk factors have been found. Newborns can get IVH. Methods: This study included 100 neonates, 59% cases were males & 41% cases were females. GA ranged from 27 to 36 weak, with a mean of 31.9 ±1.67 weak. The weight ranged from 750 g. to 2.93 kg., with a mean of 1.7 ± 0.44 kg. Trans cranial US was done at day one, three and day seven after delivery. Results: The study found that IVH rates were …

Comparative Evaluation Of Diosmectite Versus Nitazoxanide And Their Combination In The Treatment Of Cryptosporidiosis In Immunosuppressed Mice, Enas A. El Saftawy, Walla’A A. Osman, Rania M. Sarhan, Rabab S. Zalat, Shimaa A. Atta

Al-Azhar International Medical Journal

Abstract

Background

Cryptosporidiosis is a parasitic infection that affects immunocompromised patients and can result in systemic involvement of different organs and death.

Aim

To compare nitazoxanide (an antiprotozoal agent) and diosmectite (an antidiarrheal agent) and their combination in the treatment of cryptosporidiosis infection.

Materials and methods

Mice were divided into five groups: negative control, the infected untreated (positive control), diosmectite-treated, nitazoxanide-treated, and the group treated with nitazoxanide and diosmectite simultaneously. The evaluation was through measuring body weight, oocyst shedding, intestinal, and hepatic histopathological examination, as well as estimation of some inflammatory and oxidative markers.

Results

Body weight was improved significantly …

Comparative Clinical Study Of Intrathecal Low Dose Ketamine Combined With Midazolam Versus Fentanyl As Adjuvants To Bupivacaine For Cesarean Section, Mohamed Mohamed Abo Elenain, Shaimaa Mohammed El-Mahdy, Osama Helal Ahmed, Medhat Helaly Allam

Al-Azhar International Medical Journal

Background: General sedation is related with higher death rate in contrast with spinal sedation. Passings in provincial sedation are principally connected with unnecessary high territorial blocks and harmfulness of nearby sedatives. Spinal sedation is the favored means for cesarean area, being easy to perform, affordable and produces quick beginning of sedation and complete muscle unwinding. Aim: To look at the hemodynamic impacts, beginning, level, term of the intrathecal block and occurrence of intricacies on adding combination of low-portion ketamine and low-portion midazolam to bupivacaine, and on adding fentanyl to bupivacaine during intrathecal infusion for cesarean area. Patients and Methods: In …

The Management And Outcomes Of Hepatocellular Carcinoma In Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review., Sanju Sobnach, Urda Kotze, Wendy Spearman, Mark Sonderup, Pueya Nashidengo, Chikwendu Ede, Elie Keli, Onesai Chihaka, Luiz Zerbini, Yifan Li, Karan Gandhi

General Surgery, East Africa

Background: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a leading cause of mortality in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). This systematic review aimed to appraise all population-based studies describing the management and outcomes of HCC in SSA.

Methods: A systematic review based on a search in PubMed, PubMed Central, Scopus, Web of Science, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), AfricaWide and Cochrane up to June 2023 was performed. PRISMA guidelines for systematic reviews were followed. The study protocol was registered with the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO) (registration no: CRD42022363955).

Results: Thirty-nine publications from 15 of 48 SSA countries were …

Primary Resection Of Duodenal Neuroendocrine Tumor With Suspected Lymph Node Metastasis: A Case Report, Raleigh Payton, David Bassa, Furrukh Jabbar, Hassan Ahmed

North Texas Research Forum 2024

Introduction: Duodenal neuroendocrine carcinomas are an uncommon variant of Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) that are typically non-functional with locoregional spread at the time of diagnosis. Management of these tumors is dependent on size, grade, stage, functional status and location. Summary: A 66-year-old male presented with an incidental finding of low grade 3 centimeter duodenal NET on esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) located in the second segment of the duodenum with evidence of lymphadenopathy on staging scans. In patients with suspected lymph node metastases, the first choice for curative intent is a pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD), also known as Whipple Procedure. We achieved surgical resection with free …

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' …

Transoral Endoscopic Thyroidectomy Through Vestibular Approach; Report Of Initial Experience, Mohamad Adel, Abd El-Fattah Al Sheikh

Al-Azhar International Medical Journal

Background: Endoscopic thyroidectomy is a minimally invasive approach with a rising popularity due to favorable esthetic outcome. Transoral vestibular approach endoscopic thyroidectomy (TOVET) was progressively adopted for many thyroid pathologies. We, herein report our initial experience utilizing TOVET for benign thyroid lesions. Methods: This prospective study was conducted from December 2020 and February 2023, 15 patients with benign thyroid nodules were selected. All patients considered scarless thyroidectomy as their preferred surgical approach and were operated on for TOVET. Clinicopathological data and surgical outcomes were reported. Results: Fifteen patients comprising 1 male and 14 female underwent TOVET. Of these patients, 12 …

Evaluation Of Feeding Jejunostomy Vs Total Parenteral Nutrition In High Risk Surgical Patients, Mohammed Fathy Sharaf, Mahmmoud Abd Alhady Abd Al-Aziz, Ahmed Shawky Saber Abdel-Hady

Al-Azhar International Medical Journal

Background: Nutritional support continues to be a vital component in the care of the surgical patients. While its routine use in the healthy elective surgical patient is rarely necessary, it is indicated in severely catabolic patients or in the individual who cannot eat for a long period. Other factors influencing the need for nutritional support includes the age of the patient, the existence of malnutrition as well as its severity and presence of cancer cachexia. Aim & objectives: to evaluate feeding jejunostomy as a route of enteral nutrition in comparison with total parenteral nutrition (TPN) in high-risk surgical persons. Subjects …

Comparative Study Between Three-Dimensional Transvaginal Ultrasonography And Hysteroscopy In The Diagnosis Of Uterine Cavity Abnormalities In Infertile Women, Ahmed Soliman Hassan Zaki, Ismail Mohmed Abd-El Aziem Mira, Abd El-Monsef Abd El-Hamid Sedek

Al-Azhar International Medical Journal

Background: The uterus of 34%-62% of infertile women has abnormalities. Clinical hysterosalpingography (HSG), saline infusion sonohysterography (saline sonohysterography [SIS]), transvaginal sonography (TVS) or two-dimensional (2D) TVS, diagnostic hysteroscopy, three-dimensional TVS (3D TVS), and even magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) have all been used to evaluate the uterine cavity. However, diagnostic hysteroscopy has been the standard for examining uterine diseases in cases of infertility for several decades. Aim and objectives: compare the diagnostic accuracy of three-dimensional transvaginal ultrasonography and hysteroscopy in detecting intrauterine cavitary lesions or abnormalities in infertile women. Subjects and methods: This cross-sectional observational study compared 150 women who visited …