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Accuracy Of Multi-Detector Computed Tomography Compared To Laparoscopy In Ovarian Cancer Staging, Awad Mahmoud Awad, Ahmed El-Sayed Mohammed Abd Elrahman, Mohamed Hasan Mohamed El-Kasser, Mohammad Abol Wafa Ahmad

Al-Azhar International Medical Journal

Background: When it comes to staging and monitoring ovarian cancer (OC), multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) of the abdomen is now the gold standard imaging scan. Most cases of OC that have metastasis to different locations in the body have done so via peritoneal metastases (PMs). In order to investigate whether or not the intraperitoneal cavity and retroperitoneal lymph nodes can be appropriately evaluated during laparoscopic staging of patients with OC, a prospective study was conducted. Aim and objectives: The main aim of this research is to contrast the accuracy of MDCT compared to diagnostic laparoscopy in staging of OC. Subjects …

Comparative Study Between Fibrin Glue And Intra Corporeal Mesh Fixation In Trans Abdominal Preperitoneal Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernial Repair, Mahmoud Tarek Mohammed Ahmed Moamn, Ashraf Abdel-Hammid Abdel-Monem, Abdel-Hafez Abdel- Aziz Selim

Al-Azhar International Medical Journal

Introduction: Inguinal hernia, which often necessitate surgery, have a prevalence of 15–45 percent around the world, depending on age. The most common surgical treatment for inguinal hernia is mesh implantation. Current surgical options for mesh fixation involve, but are not limited to, sutures, tacks or staples, self-fixing meshes, fibrin, and other glues. Aim: To evaluate the performance of fibrin glues and sutures for fixing mesh during laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair. Patients and Methods: Forty adult male patients with inguinal hernias were randomly assigned to have either laparoscopic transabdominal pre-peritoneal repair or open repair at Al-Azhar university facilities. Individuals were separated …

The Value Of Intraoperative Indocyanine Green Angiography To Assess Anastomotic Perfusion And Leakage In Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Colorectal Resection: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial, Mohamed Mahmoud Eltaweel, Abdulhamed Hifny Mohamadain

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Background and Aim: Anastomotic leaking (AL) is a significant obstacle in colorectal surgery, with potential life-threatening consequences. Insufficient perfusion during surgery is one factor that can contribute to AL. Intraoperative angiography with indocyanine green (ICG) is a noninvasive imaging procedure that can monitor perfusion. This randomized controlled trial will investigate whether ICG angiography can decrease the frequency of AL and improve patient outcomes following laparoscopic colorectal resection. Methods: The clinical trial involved adult cases with a tumor located between 2 and 15 cm from the anal verge, who had colorectal anastomosis performed during colectomy or laparoscopic anterior rectal resection. The …

Outcome Of Management Of Invasive Lobular Carcinoma In Comparison To Invasive Duct Carcinoma, Walid Rafat Abdelaty

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Background: Among females, breast cancer has the highest incidence and is the leading cause of cancer-related death globally. Aim of the study: In contrast to invasive lobular carcinoma, the objective of this research is to examine how invasive duct carcinoma is managed. Patient and methods: This examined 200 women who were registered in the Al-Azhar University Hospitals database between January 2020 and December 2022 and were diagnosed with non-metastatic invasive breast cancer. The current investigation included cases with IDC or ILC histology based on the WHO classification's criteria. Results: The patient met the criteria for M0 illness by undergoing primary …

The Adjuvant Therapeutic Effect Of Probiotics On The Anthropometric Measurements And Metabolic Parameters In Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial, Abdulhamed Hifny Mohamadain, Mohamed Mahmoud Eltaweel

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Background and Aim: Metabolic diseases, such as chronic low-grade inflammation, insulin resistance and adipocyte hypertrophy have been linked to obesity. The influence of perioperative probiotic administration on bariatric surgery yielded conflicting results. We directed this randomized controlled study to outline the effects of probiotic administration on the effects of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. Patients and Methods: This randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled study included 83 cases, undergoing laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, to take either probiotics or placebo. The primary result was the anthropometric measurement at 3 months after the surgery. The secondary outcomes included lipid profile, glycemic control and serum vitamins D and B12. …

Comparison Between Modified Wittmoser Method And Conventional Thoracoscopic Sympathectomy In Treating Patients With Primary Hyperhidrosis, Mohamed Ibrahim Monier

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Background: Although thoracoscopic sympathectomy is a documented safe and effective procedure in the management of hyperhidrosis patients, some patients may develop compensatory sweating or recurrence after the procedure. That is why surgeons always seek modification of the conventional thoracoscopic procedure to obtain better outcomes. Herein, we evaluated the advantages of the modified Wittmoser technique (division of the rami communicants and interganglionic fibers) compared to the conventional one in patients with primary hyperhidrosis. Methodology: Fifty patients met our criteria and were divided into two groups: Group A had the conventional technique, and Group B had the modified Wittmoser technique. Follow-up was …

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

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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 …

Retrograde Popliteal Artery Access In Peripheral Arterial Angioplasty In Management Of Superficial Femoral Artery And Proximal Popliteal Artery Occlusive Lesions, Abd El Fattah Ali Ismail, Mohamed Yahia Zakaria, Mohammed Mustafa Taha Mustafa

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Background: Most peripheral artery disorders of the lower extremities are caused by femoropopliteal atherosclerotic disease. Femoropopliteal bypass surgery is the first-line revascularization method suggested for TASC-D SFA occlusions. Nonetheless, substantial success rates with endovascular therapy (EVT) in TASC D lesions are made possible by recent advancements in endovascular technology. Aim of the study: To assess the safety and efficacy of the retrograde popliteal artery approach as a first line of treatment for recanalization of proximal popliteal artery lesions and superficial femoral artery occlusive lesions in patients with critical lower limb ischemia. Patients and methods: This study is prospective and was …

Comparative Study Between Laparoscopic Varicocelectomy And Foam Injection Sclerotherapy By Using Interventional Catheterization In The Treatment Of Primary Varicocele, Mohamed Abd El-Hamid Abd El-Rahman, Mohamed Hamza Hamed, Mohamed Akram Abdo Mohamed

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Background: The incidence of varicocele in the general population ranges from 15 to 20%, and 30 to 40% in infertile men. Varicocele is dilated tortuous veins of the pampiniform plexus the venous sinuses that drain the testicles. These sinuses primarily drain into the internal spermatic vein (gonadal vein). Aim and objectives: to compare between laparoscopic varicocelelctomy versus foam injection sclerotherapy of a polidocanol in a concentration of 3% solution, by using interventional catheterization in the treatment of primary varicocele. Subjects and methods: This prospective randomized study was be conducted on 50 patients with primary varicocele. It was be conducted in …

Bilateral Inguinal Hernia Repair Comparative Study Between The Laparoscopic Total Extraperitoneal (Tapp) And Stoppa Approaches, Mohammed K. Ibrahim, Eslam T. Ghalwash, Ahmed R. Abd El-Azeem

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Background - A special entity among inguinal hernias is represented by bilateral hernia. The optimal surgical approach must be selected individually for the patient, taking into account patient age, hernia size, primary or recurrent status, type of anesthesia, occupation, and patient activities.

Aim - To evaluate and compare bilateral-inguinal-hernia in management STOPPA & laparoscopic (TAPP) approaches.

Patients and Methods - Thirty (30) patients presented in the outpatient clinics complaining of bilateral inguinal hernia were randomly divide; Group I 15 patients for TAPP repair and Group II 15 patients for Stoppa repair. which was done at Al-Azhar University hospitals and Shebin …

Evaluation Of Light Weight Mesh In Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair, Mahmoud Mohamed Ibrahim Eisa, Marwan Mansour Mohamed, Mohamed Abdelrahman Mohamed Ebrahim

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Background: When compared to heavier weight meshes, lighter meshes are thought to integrate into the abdominal wall with less inflammation because they have wider pores and stimulate the formation of collagen, Aim: The aim of this study was to compare and offer a concise and current review of the results of laparoscopic inguinal repairs utilising either brand-new lightweight mesh or conventional heavyweight mesh in controlled investigations. Patients and Methods: This research was conducted at Al-Matarya teaching hospital and El-Hussein Hospital of Al-Azhar University as a two-arm single-blinded randomised prospective controlled trial. All trial participants underwent laparoscopic TAPP inguinal hernia repair …

Total Thyroidectomy In The Management Of Graves' Disease, Mahamoud Mohamed Abo El Yazed, Adel Mohammad Abdul-Haleim Lasheen, Abdella Nazeer Yasieno, Abd Elnaby Saeid Ismaiel, Mohammed Ibrahim Hassan Rashed

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Background; Graves’ disease (GD) is an autoimmune disorder of the thyroid gland in which thyrotropin receptor antibodies (TRAb) stimulate thyroid stimulating hormone receptors (TSH-R), thereby increasing thyroid hormone production and release , Aim and objectives: The aim of this work was to evaluate the outcome of total thyroidectomy in the treatment of Graves' disease. Patient and methods; Fifty patients have goitre was prospectively studied. All patients were undergoing capsular dissection total thyroidectomy after preoperative preparation at Al-Hussein University Hospital. Result; As regard Postoperative parameters distribution between the two studied groups, we found that there is a significant difference between the …

Evaluation Of Laser Ablation In Treatment Of Pilonidal Sinus Short Title: Laser In Pilonidal Sinus, Muhammad Fathy Sharaf, Ibrahim Aboulfotoh Muhammad, Bilal Muhammad Mansour

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Background: Pilonidal sinus (PNS) is defined as a tract or cavity in subcutaneous tissue of natal cleft of the sacrococcygeal area. PNS usually complicated by repeated infection and chronic inflammation. It is a widespread condition with a reported incidence of 26 per 100,000. Despite being a benign illness, it limits patients' everyday activities due to discomfort, discharge, and occasionally unpleasant odder.

Aim of the study: The purpose of this research is to assess the efficacy of laser ablation as a less invasive method for treating PNS.

Patients and methods: This case series study was performed on 30 patients collectively who …

Evaluation Of Prostaglandin E1 Analogues To Promote Wound Healing After Infrapopliteal Angioplasty In Patients With Critical Limb Ischemia, Mohamed Moukhtar Abd Al-Fattah Elbnawany, Alaa Eddin Mostafa Kamal Sharaby, Ahmed Saied Ahmed Daha

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Introduction: Revascularization is the cornerstone of critical limb ischemia (CLI) treatment for lower limb preservation.2 Prostaglandins E1 analogues has a vasodilator effect. Its pharmacological effect have been documented in preclinical and clinical studies.3 this study aim to study the evaluation of prostaglandins E1 analogue to promote wound healing in patients affected by ischemic foot ulcers after infra-popliteal angioplasty.

Patients and methods: This is prospective cohort study conducted on 40 patients with critical limb ischemia after failed infrapopliteal angioplasty. Wound assessment was done according to WIFI classification. After debridement of ischemic wound, prostaglandins E1 analogues infusion administered twice daily. additionally, we …

Keystone Versus Rhomboid Flaps In The Management Of The Sacrococcygeal Pilonidal Disease; A Prospective Randomized Trial In A Tertiary Surgical Center, Osama Fathy Almezaien

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Background: Surgery for pilonidal disease (PND) entails a variety of procedures with no global consensus regarding the optimal procedure for that entity. Surgeons should seek alternative options to improve patient outcomes. The keystone flap has been applied to cover defects involving the trunk and peripheral limbs, with some evidence of success in PND patients.

Aim and objectives: Herein, we compared the keystone and rhomboid flaps in the management of patients with primary PND.

Methodology: This prospective trial included 108 PND patients who were randomly assigned into two groups; the keystone group and the rhomboid group. The patients were followed for …

Effect Of Sleeve Gastroectomy On Infertility In Females With Polcystic Ovaries Syndrome, Walid Rafat Abdelaty, Wael Soliman Taha Soliman

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Background:

A 9 percent fraction of the people who contributed were asymptomatic. It had also been inquired of the participants as to whether or not they suffered from any other medical ailments. 52.5 percent of the women were fat, although only 29 percent of them had any other medical issues. The patient's self-assessment was utilized as the only basis for determining whether or not a patient was obese. 14 percent of the various contributions were diagnosed with thyroid illness.

Aim of the work: This find out about aimed to look at and to discover the impact of a gastric sleeve …

Prophylactic Cholecystectomy During Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy Operation, Mohamed Sobhy Teama, Abdelhafez Abdelaziz Selim, Ahmed Hamdy Ahmed Elwakedy

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Background; One of the biggest issues facing public health is obesity. The World Health Organization considers obesity to be an epidemic in developed nations and is concerned about the toll it has on people's health, healthcare systems, and economies in general, Aim and objectives: This prospective case control study's objective was to assess the frequency of cholelithiasis after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy in patients who were morbidly obese and had no prior history of calcular cholecystitis. Patient and methods: This study a prospective case control study was carried on 100 patients with morbid obesity admitted to alazhar university hospitals and damanhour …

Incidence And Management Of Vomiting After Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy, Mohamed Arafat Abdul-Maksoud, Osama Al-Mezaien, Mohamed Atta Hassanain Swelam

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Introduction: morbid obesity is a serious health concern on a global scale. Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy remains one of the safest and most effective modern surgical options for the treatment of morbid obesity. Although the laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy is safe and efficacious, post-operative vomiting is abundantly common and problematic. Aim: This study's objective was to assess the frequency of vomiting six months after a laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, it's causes with investigations and ways of management. Patients and methods: This study comprised eighty (80) people who were morbidly obese. Preoperative evaluations and a 6-month postoperative follow-up were performed on all patients undergoing …

Comparative Study Between Effect Of Laparoscopic Sleeve Gasterecomy And Laparoscopic Mini Gastric Bypass On Cholesterol And Triglycerides In Obese Patients, Mostafa Mahmoud Ismail Elmohr, Mohamed Ibrahim Al Anany, Ahmed Abd El Aal Sultan

Al-Azhar International Medical Journal

Background: Only bariatric surgery has been demonstrated to produce sustained weight loss and alleviation of obesity-related health complications. Named laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and Mini Gastric Bypass. Objectives: to assess the effects of the two surgical procedure of bariatric surgery, MGB & sleeve gastrectomy, on total cholesterol (HDL-LDL) and TG, and to compare the findings among the two groups. Patients and Methods: This research was performed on twenty four morbidly obese individuals with dyslipidemia. This includes twelve cases that underwent MGB Group one and twelve cases Group two underwent sleeve gastrectomy ,The anthropometric data and lipid profile of patients were evaluated …

Evaluation Of The Role Of Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Prior To Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy, Helaly Boray Ahmed Ibrahiem, Ahmed Ibrahim Shehata Kawashty, Osama Othman Aly Khalil

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Background; Undergoing routine upper gastro intestinal endoscopy before LSG is still a matter of debate till now. Aim and objectives: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the role of upper gastrointestinal endoscopy in obese patients prior to laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy as regard the presence or absence of any causes of GERD, hiatus hernia, gastric ulcer, or other upper G I T abnormality. Patients and methods: This prospective study was conducted at Al-Azhar University Hospitals from March 2020 March 2022. Result; One week before the operation all patients underwent upper gastrointestinal endoscopy. Only 6 patients (10%) had normal upper …

Prevalence Of Breast Cancer Among Patients With Non-Bloody Breast Discharge, Mohamed Ahmed Saeed, Emad Ads Elewesy, Al-Sayed Mohamed Tealeb, Mohamed Hussein Ali Mohamed

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Background: Up to 80% of women will have an incidence of nipple discharge, making it the third most prevalent breast-related symptom. Nipple discharge is usually considered as physiologic if it is bilateral, non-bloody from multiple ducts and not associated with mass, pain or hormonal disturbance. Mammography has a poor sensitivity for abnormality identification in individuals with pathologic nipple discharge. As a result, other tests including galactography, ultrasound, MRI, and cytology must be added to mammography. Diagnostic mammography and sub areolar ultrasound are the preferred imaging modalities for pathologic nipple discharge. Aim: Objective of the study is to evaluate the incidence …

The Effect Of Bariatric Surgery On Infertility In Obese Females, Ashraf Abd El-Hamid Abd El-Moneim, Mohammed Sobhy Taema, Yousof El-Sayed Abou Shady, Mostafa Mohammed Ibrahim Darwesh

Al-Azhar International Medical Journal

Background; Obesity is becoming more common among women of reproductive age all around the world. Currently, it is believed that bariatric surgery is the most efficient, long-term solution to this issue. Aim and objectives; to evaluate the effectiveness & results of bariatric surgery on females with 1ry or 2ry infertility following the procedure, Subjects and methods: 40 participants participated in this prospective, randomised, and double-blind trial presented by morbid obesity with subsequent obstacles on fertility & pregnancy. All patients were submitted to surgical treatment for obesity from November 2018 to November 2020 in the general surgery ward of Al-Azhar university …

Surgical Management Of Female Breast Cancer Patients After Neo-Adjuvant Chemotherapy For Infiltrating Duct Carcinoma, Saif El-Din Mahmoud El-Soudani, Mohamed Abdel Fattah Imam, Osama El-Said Abdallah Mohammed

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Background; Neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) is defined as standard of care for management of advanced breast cancer & is being used for females with earlier stage disease, however this therapy has been confined for those with inoperable breast cancer, Aim and objectives; to assess surgical management of woman breast cancer studied cases after neoadjuvant chemotherapy for infiltrating ductal carcinoma, Subjects & techniques; This research will be carried on 60 female studied cases ranging from 20-60 years old, who will be recruited from the surgical oncology department in AL-Hussein and Sayed Galal hospitals and Damanhour Oncology Center, Al-Azhar university hospitals and all …

Management Of Leak After Gastrointestinal Surgeries, Alaa Amer Mohamed El-Sayed, Mohamed Sobhy Teama, Abdulhafz Abdulaziz Abddulhafz

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Background:

A rate of 4-8% of gastrointestinal surgical complications include fistula and anastomotic leakage of the upper gastrointestinal tract. When done for cancer, postoperative leaks following esophagectomy and gastroplasty occur in around 7%-8% of patients.

Aim of the work: The main aim of this study is to reach the ideal management for each leak according to site of the anastomosis. The goal of this update is to present the general principles of diagnosis, and treatment of AL in gastrointestinal surgery, with a specific focus on esophagogastric, bariatric, small bowel and colorectal surgery.

Patient and method: This research was carried out …

Hepatocellular Carcinoma In Egypt: A Comprehensive Treatment Modalities, Mahmoud Abd Alhady Abd Al-Aziz Abd Alhad, Hesham Abbas Alabady Radwan, Ahmed Ali Ali Assem, Mohamed Mousa Hegazy, Mohamed Abd El-Rahman Mohamed Alkenawy, Mohamed Hassan Attia Hassan

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Background Hepato-cellular carcinoma is the fifth most common neoplasm in the world and the third most common cause of cancer death worldwide. HCC is responsible for more than one million deaths annually worldwide, representing 10% of all deaths from cancer. Objective To determine the different survival rates of HCC after different modalities of management: Radio-Frequency Ablation (RFA), Trans Arterial Chemo Embolization (TACE), Liver Resection and Living Donor Liver Transplantation (LDLT). Patients and Methods This study was conducted on fifty patients having hepatocellular carcinoma during the period from March 2014 to May 2017. They were classified according to their ages into …

Round-Block Technique In Management Of Conservative Breast Surgery., Abbas Ahmed El-Sayed El-Sayed, Mohama Mohamad Abd-El Rhman Al-Kordy, Mohamad Ibrahem Shlamesh

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Background: A periareolar doughnut incision is used in the circular block procedure, which is a novel method of breast resection. However, it requires more technical skill & takes longer to complete. Method: The purpose of this trial was focus upon the use of round-block technique in conservative oncoplastic breast cancer surgery as a form of treatment option regarding oncological safety, efficacy, final cosmetic results on the quality of life & the contentment of the individual receiving treatment, advantages and disadvantages. This was an observational cross sectional study that was conducted on (40) patients with early breast cancer treated by conservative …

Assessment Of Suture Line Reinforcement Via Omentopexy In Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy, Ahmed Mohamed Abd El-Ghany Shibl, Abd El-Wahab Madbouly Abd El-Wahab, Eslam Taha Ghalwash

Al-Azhar International Medical Journal

Background: Initially, the Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy (LSG) was considered a viable independent bariatric surgery, rather than solely serving as the initial phase of a two-stage laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. In 1988, Hess was the first surgeon to execute a sleeve gastrectomy (SG), which was at the time a component of another malabsorptive treatment known as the biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch. The encouraging results of SG in terms of weight reduction and resolution of comorbidities as a first stage, paired with a low rate of complications, has encouraged the global emergence and monumentally rapid dissemination of SG as a standalone …

Drug-Coated Balloon Versus Plain Balloon Angioplasty For Infrapopliteal Lesions In Patients With Critical Limb Ischaemia, Shady Hesham Ahmed Abd Elmohty, Omar Mokhtar Ibrahim, Mohamed Hamza Hamed

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Background: Peripheral ischemia of the lower extremity is a condition that is prevalent worldwide and that is likely to increase with age. The increased prevalence of diabetes mellitus and hypertension in the population lead to increased proportion of peripheral arterial disease (PAD). Objective of this study is to compare effects of paclitaxel-eluting Balloon (PEB) and plain balloon (PB) angioplasty patency rate and efficacy in patients with critical infra popliteal ischemic lesions.

Material and Methods: This randomized controlled trial followed, for 12 months, fifty patients with atherosclerotic disease of the infrapopliteal limb lesions, ischemic ulcer, tissue loss and rest pain. Patients …

Comparative Study Between Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy And Laparoscopic Mini Gastric Bypass In Control Of Type2 Diabetes Mellitus In Obese Patients, Mohamed Fathy Mohamed Sharaf, Mohamed Mostafa Tag Eldin, Hussam Ebrahim Mohammed Salama

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Background: Recent diabetes treatment recommendations state that weight reduction should be the rational and most practical method of treating Type 2 diabetes given the significance of obesity in the genesis of the disease. Bariatric surgery is increasingly used as the preferred therapy for people with extreme obesity, with the exception of certain pharmacological and nutritional therapies. Aim and Objectives: To examine the effectiveness of controlling T2DM in obese individuals with laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and laparoscopic mini-gastric bypass. Patients and methods: The Al-Azhar university hospitals hosted a randomized controlled trial that took place between May 2022 and August 2023. Using the …

A Comparative Study Between Portacath Insertion In Jugular Vein Or Basilic Vein For Chemotherapy Infusion In Cancer Patients, Hany Abdulmomen Abdulfattah, Reda Othman Abbas, Anas Hisham Elsayed

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Background: The fully implantable indwelling catheter known as port-cath, port-a-cath, or simply port, which offers high insertion success rates, is now the technology of choice for this use. Fully implanted catheters can be introduced through the superior vena cava system by catheterizing deep or superficial veins. Aim: Comparing the outcomes of jugal portacath or basilic portacath insertion in terms of its benefits, drawbacks, efficacy, and patency in an effort to select the approach with the fewest complications. Subject and Methods: Thirty patients in the department of vascular surgery at Al- Azhar University Hospitals in Cairo participated in this prospective, randomised …