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View article: Unveiling the Complexity in the Management and Outcomes of Traumatic Versus Non-Traumatic Bile Leaks—A Comparative Analysis
Unveiling the Complexity in the Management and Outcomes of Traumatic Versus Non-Traumatic Bile Leaks—A Comparative Analysis Open
Background and Aims Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is a crucial diagnostic and therapeutic modality for managing bile leaks, particularly in the context of traumatic etiologies. Here, we aimed to contribute to this b…
View article: Efficacy and safety of chlorhexidine vs povidone-iodine for vaginal antisepsis in surgery: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis
Efficacy and safety of chlorhexidine vs povidone-iodine for vaginal antisepsis in surgery: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Background: Surgical site infections (SSIs) are significant postoperative complications in gynecologic and obstetric surgeries. Preoperative vaginal antisepsis is vital for prevention. This review compares the efficacy and safety of chlorh…
View article: Minimum standards for training in colorectal endoscopic mucosal resection among advanced endoscopy trainees
Minimum standards for training in colorectal endoscopic mucosal resection among advanced endoscopy trainees Open
Data on colorectal endoscopic mucosal resection (C-EMR) training during advanced endoscopy fellowship remain limited. We aimed to determine the number of procedures required by an “average” advanced endoscopy trainee (AET) to achieve compe…
View article: Assessing Anxiety in the Cardiac Catheterization Pathway: Cross-Sectional Evidence from a Tertiary Center
Assessing Anxiety in the Cardiac Catheterization Pathway: Cross-Sectional Evidence from a Tertiary Center Open
Anxiety is a common response to stressful medical interventions. Patients undergoing cardiac catheterization frequently experience heightened anxiety due to fear of pain, complications, or an unfavorable diagnosis. Assess anxiety levels am…
View article: The pattern of indications and complications of splenectomy in hematological disorders in Duhok city
The pattern of indications and complications of splenectomy in hematological disorders in Duhok city Open
Background and objectives: Splenectomy is one of the main treatment options and sometimes the only options for patients with hematological diseases to improve the quality of life and reduce the need of blood transfusion. The aim of the stu…
View article: Letter to Editor on “Association between gallstone disease and carotid intima-media thickness: a prospective observational cross-sectional study in a tertiary care center”
Letter to Editor on “Association between gallstone disease and carotid intima-media thickness: a prospective observational cross-sectional study in a tertiary care center” Open
View article: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease: potential role of KL-6 and systemic inflammation
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease: potential role of KL-6 and systemic inflammation Open
Background Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a chronic, progressive, and fatal disease of the lungs. It is characterized by pulmonary and extrapulmonary comorbidities. So far, little is known as regards the prevalence of cardiovascula…
View article: ROLE OF ESTROGEN ON THE ORAL TISSUE INTEGRITY
ROLE OF ESTROGEN ON THE ORAL TISSUE INTEGRITY Open
View article: Characterizing critical vs non critical neonatal emergencies risk factors and outcomes in Pakistan: A tertiary center experience
Characterizing critical vs non critical neonatal emergencies risk factors and outcomes in Pakistan: A tertiary center experience Open
View article: Thoron gas clusters in the indoor air of primary schools of Al Najaf city: A geographic analysis
Thoron gas clusters in the indoor air of primary schools of Al Najaf city: A geographic analysis Open
In this study, thoron gas concentrations were measured in a primary school in the city of Najaf using a CR-39 detector. This work can be divided into four sections: the first segment involved using the Global Positioning System to find lat…
View article: A Comprehensive Literature Review Examining the Efficacy of Autologous Intra-Ovarian Platelet-Rich Plasma in Women Diagnosed with POI and DOR and its Impact on ART Outcomes
A Comprehensive Literature Review Examining the Efficacy of Autologous Intra-Ovarian Platelet-Rich Plasma in Women Diagnosed with POI and DOR and its Impact on ART Outcomes Open
Background: This extensive literature review examines the potency of autologous intra-ovarian platelet rich plasma (PRP) in women diagnosed with primary ovarian insufficiency (POR) and reduced ovarian reserve (DOR). Recent research has inv…
View article: Comparative Study between Three Regional Analgesic Modalities Using Ultrasound Guidance for Postoperative Analgesia after Elective Cesarean Section
Comparative Study between Three Regional Analgesic Modalities Using Ultrasound Guidance for Postoperative Analgesia after Elective Cesarean Section Open
View article: Endoscopic laser lithotripsy of obstructive colonic gallstone ileus
Endoscopic laser lithotripsy of obstructive colonic gallstone ileus Open
View article: Lumen‐apposing metal stents provide early and late clinical benefits for the management of benign gastrointestinal strictures: Is there a role for definitive therapy?
Lumen‐apposing metal stents provide early and late clinical benefits for the management of benign gastrointestinal strictures: Is there a role for definitive therapy? Open
Objectives This study aimed to characterize the clinical outcomes, safety, and efficacy of lumen‐apposing metal stents (LAMS) in treating benign gastrointestinal strictures. Methods A single‐center retrospective review of all patients who …
View article: Enteral tube feeding practices and associated factors among nurses working in South Wollo Zone Specialized and General Hospitals, Wollo, Ethiopia, 2022
Enteral tube feeding practices and associated factors among nurses working in South Wollo Zone Specialized and General Hospitals, Wollo, Ethiopia, 2022 Open
Background Enteral tube feeding is recommended as a route for nutrient delivery in critically ill patients. The practice of enteral tube feeding by nurses significantly influences patient treatment outcomes. Therefore, this study aimed to …
View article: Study of Transient Elastography (FibroScan) findings: liver stiffness measurement (LSM) and controlled attenuation parameter (CAP) in comparison with Ultrasonographic findings in evaluating Patients with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Study of Transient Elastography (FibroScan) findings: liver stiffness measurement (LSM) and controlled attenuation parameter (CAP) in comparison with Ultrasonographic findings in evaluating Patients with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Open
View article: Numerical Simulation of Magnetohydrodynamic Natural Convection in an Enclosure Filled with Nanofluid
Numerical Simulation of Magnetohydrodynamic Natural Convection in an Enclosure Filled with Nanofluid Open
View article: Clinical approach to indeterminate biliary strictures: Clinical presentation, diagnosis, and workup
Clinical approach to indeterminate biliary strictures: Clinical presentation, diagnosis, and workup Open
The liver is one of the organs most commonly involved in metastatic disease, especially due to its unique vascularization. It’s well known that liver metastases represent the most common hepatic malignant tumors. From a practical point of …
View article: Titanium Mesh versus Autologous Bone Graft Cranioplasty
Titanium Mesh versus Autologous Bone Graft Cranioplasty Open
Objective: To compare the efficacy of titanium mesh to autologous bone grafting in cranioplasty and assessing complications like seroma and abscess formations and subjective measures of pain. Study Design: Comparative cross-sectional study…
View article: Titanium Mesh versus Autologous Bone Graft Cranioplasty
Titanium Mesh versus Autologous Bone Graft Cranioplasty Open
Objective: To compare the efficacy of titanium mesh to autologous bone grafting in cranioplasty and assessing complications like seroma and abscess formations and subjective measures of pain. Study Design: Comparative cross-sectional study…
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Table of Authors Name Open
View article: Feasibility and Utility of Routine Point‐of‐Care Gastric Ultrasonography in Patients Undergoing Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Procedures: A Prospective Cohort Study
Feasibility and Utility of Routine Point‐of‐Care Gastric Ultrasonography in Patients Undergoing Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Procedures: A Prospective Cohort Study Open
Objectives Previous studies have indicated that point‐of‐care ultrasonography (POCUS) of the gastric antrum can predict the adequacy of fasting before surgery and anesthesia. The aim of this study was to evaluate the utility of gastric POC…
View article: Early intervention with double balloon enteroscopy for higher yield for inpatient overt obscure gastrointestinal bleeding: A propensity matched analysis
Early intervention with double balloon enteroscopy for higher yield for inpatient overt obscure gastrointestinal bleeding: A propensity matched analysis Open
Background and Aim Overt obscure gastrointestinal bleeding (OOGIB) is defined as continued bleeding with unknown source despite esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) and colonoscopy evaluation. Small bowel evaluation through video capsule endos…
View article: Duodenal stenting as a palliative approach to a malignant duodenocolonic fistula
Duodenal stenting as a palliative approach to a malignant duodenocolonic fistula Open
Video 1Duodenocolonic stenting video.
View article: Effect of Canal Sediments and Mixed Manure on Wheat Performance in El Multaga Area, Northern State, Sudan
Effect of Canal Sediments and Mixed Manure on Wheat Performance in El Multaga Area, Northern State, Sudan Open
A field study was conducted for two successive winter seasons; 2017/18 and 2018/19, at the Research Farm of the National Institute of Desert Studies (RFNIDS), New Hamdab Scheme, Northern State of Sudan.The aim was to study the effect of tr…
View article: Small bowel melanoma: a double balloon enteroscopy case series
Small bowel melanoma: a double balloon enteroscopy case series Open
Melanoma can infiltrate the small bowel, usually as metastatic lesions but also rarely as primary neoplasms [1]. These lesions can be discovered on imaging and incidentally during surgery and are typically detected in later stages of progr…
View article: Direct percutaneous endoscopic jejunostomy tube placement in patients post Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, a single tertiary care center experience
Direct percutaneous endoscopic jejunostomy tube placement in patients post Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, a single tertiary care center experience Open
Background and study aims Obesity prevalence continues to rise in the United States with Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) surgery being one of the most common bariatric procedures. With this trend, more patients with altered upper gastroint…
View article: Role of balloon enteroscopy for obscure gastrointestinal bleeding in those with surgically altered anatomy: A systematic review
Role of balloon enteroscopy for obscure gastrointestinal bleeding in those with surgically altered anatomy: A systematic review Open
Balloon enteroscopy is a useful diagnostic modality in investigating obscure GI bleeding within those with surgically altered anatomy; however, precautions must be taken as this population may have increased perforation risk.
View article: New and emerging technology in the diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic cysts
New and emerging technology in the diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic cysts Open
Pancreatic cysts have always presented as a diagnostic dilemma due to the difficulties in identifying patients with current imaging modalities that could most benefit from surgical intervention. Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IP…
View article: Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging in patients with Behçet's disease
Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging in patients with Behçet's disease Open