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Efficacy Of Intragastric Balloon In Obese Patients, Ahmed A. Elbaz, Fahad A. Al-Najjar
Efficacy Of Intragastric Balloon In Obese Patients, Ahmed A. Elbaz, Fahad A. Al-Najjar
Menoufia Medical Journal
Objectives This study evaluated BioEnterics intragastric balloon (BIB) short-term outcomes in overweight patients in Kuwait. Background BIB is a popular procedure that is frequently performed in Kuwait, but with limited publication. Patients and methods BIB was placed according to the guidelines of the manufacturing company. Patients can go home 2 h after balloon insertion on an oral anti-emetic, an anti-spasmodic, and a proton pump inhibitor. Oral fluids can be given for the first 48 h, then soft diet for 48 h, then 1000 kcal solid diet was allowed. Patients were followed for postplacement symptoms or complications, comorbidities, and weight measurement. …
Study Of The Relation Between The Colorectal Neoplasm And Visceral Fat Accumulation In Postmenopausal Women, Ahmed E. Abd El-Alim, Ehab A. Abdel Atty, Elsayed I. Elshayeb, Mohamed I. Shaaban, Mostafa M. Arafa
Study Of The Relation Between The Colorectal Neoplasm And Visceral Fat Accumulation In Postmenopausal Women, Ahmed E. Abd El-Alim, Ehab A. Abdel Atty, Elsayed I. Elshayeb, Mohamed I. Shaaban, Mostafa M. Arafa
Menoufia Medical Journal
Objective This study aimed to show the relation ship between colorectal carcinoma (CRC) and visceral adiposity in Egyptian postmenopausal women. Background Obesity is known to be an important risk factor for CRC, especially in women. The risk of CRC is greater with the visceral fat accumulation not total body fat content. Patients and methods This case–control study included 90 postmenopausal female patients: 45 women with CRC, 20 women with colorectal polyps, and 25 healthy women. Data were collected and statistically analyzed. CRC was diagnosed by colonoscopy and histopathology. Metabolic parameters were assessed according to the BMI and the waist to …
Factors Affecting Body Mass Index Of Female Individuals At 1 Year After Delivery, Nagwa N. Hegazy, Nehad Abd El Moneam Mohamed, Safaa Abd El-Fatah Badr
Factors Affecting Body Mass Index Of Female Individuals At 1 Year After Delivery, Nagwa N. Hegazy, Nehad Abd El Moneam Mohamed, Safaa Abd El-Fatah Badr
Menoufia Medical Journal
Objective This study was conducted to assess factors affecting the BMI of women at 1 year after delivery. Background The postpartum period is a very special phase during a woman's life. A woman's ability to manage her weight through the postpartum transition has life-long implications for her weight status. Patients and methods A case–control study was conducted on female individuals who attended the Kafrekla Family Health Unit at 1 year after delivery; 278 cases with a BMI more than or equal to 25 and 278 controls with a BMI less than 25 were included in the study during the period …
Effect Of Obesity On The Length Of The First And Second Stages Of Labor, Mohamed Samy, Mohamed A. Emara, Shrouk A. Mohamed Abdou, Zakaria F. Sanad
Effect Of Obesity On The Length Of The First And Second Stages Of Labor, Mohamed Samy, Mohamed A. Emara, Shrouk A. Mohamed Abdou, Zakaria F. Sanad
Menoufia Medical Journal
Objective This study was designed to evaluate the length of the first and second stages of labor in nulliparous obese Egyptian women and compare them with those in women with normal BMI. Background Maternal obesity is now the most common risk factor for maternal mortality in developed countries and is also associated with a wide spectrum of adverse pregnancy outcomes. The duration of first stage of labor, the rate of cesarean delivery, and inadequate progress of cervical dilatation during labor were found to be higher in women with BMI more than 30 compared with women of average weight. Participants and …
Serum Insulin And C-Peptide Levels As Markers Of Pre-Eclampsia In Pregnant Women, Abeer H. El Shalakany, Alaa M. Abdel Gayed, Mohammed A. El Sayed, Youmna M. Murad
Serum Insulin And C-Peptide Levels As Markers Of Pre-Eclampsia In Pregnant Women, Abeer H. El Shalakany, Alaa M. Abdel Gayed, Mohammed A. El Sayed, Youmna M. Murad
Menoufia Medical Journal
Objectives This study aimed to detect the relation between fasting C-peptide level and serum insulin level in pre-eclamptic pregnant women. Background Pre-eclampsia is a systemic disease that is characterized by increased vascular resistance, endothelial dysfunction, proteinuria, coagulopathy, and hypertension. Similarities in certain biochemical variables between pre-eclampsia and the insulin resistance syndrome imply a possible link between insulin resistance and pre-eclampsia. Patients and methods A total of 60 pregnant women were included in this study after the approval of the ethical committee of the Alexandria University (where the study was conducted in); then, they were divided into two groups: 30 normal …
The Effect Of Body Mass Index On Cervical Characteristics And On The Length Of Gestation In Low-Risk Pregnancies, Mohamed Samy Kandeel, Sheren Gamil Abo Elyazid Elmenawy, Tarek Mohamed Sayyed, Zakaria Fouad Sanad
The Effect Of Body Mass Index On Cervical Characteristics And On The Length Of Gestation In Low-Risk Pregnancies, Mohamed Samy Kandeel, Sheren Gamil Abo Elyazid Elmenawy, Tarek Mohamed Sayyed, Zakaria Fouad Sanad
Menoufia Medical Journal
Objective This study was undertaken to evaluate the effect of different BMIs on the cervical diameter and its relation to the length of gestation among low-risk pregnant Egyptian women. Background The effect of BMI on the length of gestation is not clearly documented. There are claims that obese women may have longer gestations and longer cervices compared with normal and underweight women through changes in cervical diameters, which have an effect on the pregnancy outcome. Participants and methods This observational cohort study included 100 pregnant women from a total of 120 women at Helwan General Hospital (Egypt). All enrolled women …