Open access Macedonian journal of medical sciences
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Open Access Maced J Med Sci · Nov 2018
Serum Calcium and Magnesium Levels in Normal Ghanaian Pregnant Women: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study.
Pregnancy is described as a normal physiologic state associated with various biochemical changes. Magnesium and calcium are essential macronutrients required for foetal growth. Complications associated with their deficiency during normal pregnancy include; low neonatal birth weight, pre-eclampsia, eclampsia and preterm labour. Changes in serum levels of magnesium and calcium in normal pregnancy have not been extensively studied among Ghanaian women. ⋯ Total serum calcium and magnesium levels in normal pregnancy were non-significantly lower compared to non-pregnant women in Ghana. There was a reduction in total serum protein, and albumin levels during pregnancy with a significant reduction noticed during the third trimester compared to the non-pregnant state.
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Open Access Maced J Med Sci · Nov 2018
Outcomes of Operative Management of 96 Cases with Traumatic Retroperitoneal Hematoma: A Single-Institution Experience.
To analyse our experiences in the management of traumatic retroperitoneal hematoma (RPH), highlighting the various challenges faced and to report on the outcome of these patients. ⋯ Surgical exploration should be done in RPH caused by penetrating injury, but the need for urgent exploration in blunt injury is not so high, and it depends on the anatomical site of hematoma, concomitant organ injury and the hemodynamic status of patients.