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View article: Chest drain through utility vs separate incision in single-port video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy: a randomized controlled trial
Chest drain through utility vs separate incision in single-port video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy: a randomized controlled trial Open
Background: This study explores whether using a separate incision for pleural drainage will yield superior results compared to inserting a chest drain through the utility incision in patients with operable lung cancer undergoing single uti…
View article: Viral Meningitis (Enterovirus) Outbreak in The Pediatric Population of Sulaymaniyah Governorate, Iraq: A Multi-Center Experience
Viral Meningitis (Enterovirus) Outbreak in The Pediatric Population of Sulaymaniyah Governorate, Iraq: A Multi-Center Experience Open
Introduction Viral meningitis, often caused by enteroviruses in children, is prevalent globally but is difficult to distinguish from bacterial forms. Molecular testing like PCR is vital; however. This study investigates the characteristics…
View article: Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes (Maternal, Fetal, and Neonatal) in COVID-19: A Review
Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes (Maternal, Fetal, and Neonatal) in COVID-19: A Review Open
Pregnant women represent a vulnerable population due to their altered immune response, potentially leading to increased susceptibility and severity of infections. The COVID-19 infection might increase the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes…
View article: Clinical, microbiological, immunological and hormonal profiles of patients with granulomatous mastitis
Clinical, microbiological, immunological and hormonal profiles of patients with granulomatous mastitis Open
Various studies on the etiology and other aspects of granulomatous mastitis (GM) have been performed; however, a lot of controversies have arisen. The present study aimed to present the clinicopathological findings and identify the sensiti…
View article: Hydatid Cyst in the Pulmonary Artery: A Systematic Review
Hydatid Cyst in the Pulmonary Artery: A Systematic Review Open
Introduction It is uncommon to have a hydatid cyst in the pulmonary artery. Typically, it results from an intracardiac cyst or a surgical cyst rupturing from a hepatic origin. The objective of this systematic review is to describe this rar…
View article: Trial of Pilonidal Sinus Disease Induction in a Rat Model: An Animal Experimental Study
Trial of Pilonidal Sinus Disease Induction in a Rat Model: An Animal Experimental Study Open
Introduction Pilonidal sinus disease is a common suppurative perianal condition. The aim of this trial is to create an animal model of pilonidal sinus disease to study and compare the mechanism of action of numerous medications. Methods Te…
View article: Brucella orchitis presenting as a testicular mass mimicking a testicular tumor: a rare case report
Brucella orchitis presenting as a testicular mass mimicking a testicular tumor: a rare case report Open
Introduction Brucella epididymo-orchitis is a complication that occurs in 5.7% of patients with brucellosis and can rarely mimic a testicular tumor. We here report a case of a 25-year-old man with a testicular brucellosis that presented as…
View article: Investigation of antibacterial and antifungal activity of Saussurea costus root extracts
Investigation of antibacterial and antifungal activity of Saussurea costus root extracts Open
Infectious diseases are a serious danger to public health, and plants may be a potential source of novel antimicrobial agents. In this study, the antibacterial and antifungal activity of the essential oil, hexane-chloroform, methanolic, an…
View article: Pattern of vitamin D deficiency in a Middle Eastern population: A cross‑sectional study
Pattern of vitamin D deficiency in a Middle Eastern population: A cross‑sectional study Open
Vitamin D is a critical micronutrient required by almost all body tissues. Globally, vitamin D deficiency is highly prevalent to the extent that it is considered a pandemic. The present study aimed to examine the vitamin D status among the…
View article: Post COVID-19 pulmonary fibrosis; a meta-analysis study
Post COVID-19 pulmonary fibrosis; a meta-analysis study Open
Introduction; Pulmonary fibrosis is a frequently reported COVID-19 sequela in which the exact prevalence and risk factors are yet to be established. This meta-analysis aims to investigate the prevalence of post-COVID-19 pulmonary fibrosis …
View article: Post COVID-19 pulmonary complications; a single center experience
Post COVID-19 pulmonary complications; a single center experience Open
Following the resolution of COVID-19, patients may experience severe pulmonary complications that may last for months and can affect quality of life, ICU admission, or even death.
View article: Primary chest wall tuberculosis mimicking gynecomastia: A case report
Primary chest wall tuberculosis mimicking gynecomastia: A case report Open