Medical principles and practice : international journal of the Kuwait University, Health Science Centre
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We aimed to describe the pattern of nosocomial infections in an adult medical-surgical intensive care unit (ICU). ⋯ VAP was the most common nosocomial infection in our ICU. Gram-negative organisms were more commonly reported as etiologic agents of ICU infections.
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The aim of our study was to demonstrate our experience regarding the surgical treatment of complications after foreign body ingestion. ⋯ The most common complication after foreign body ingestion was the perforation of the gastrointestinal tract. The risk of perforation was higher when sharp foreign bodies were ingested. The pre-operative diagnosis was difficult, and it was usually achieved intra-operatively.
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To determine the etiology of acute diarrhea in Palestinian children under 5 years of age and to improve knowledge of the etiology of gastrointestinal pathogens using traditional and molecular diagnostic techniques. ⋯ This study demonstrated that rotavirus, E. coli O157:H7 and Campylobacter, which are not routinely screened for in Gaza Strip, were significant enteropathogens. The results highlight the value of using a combination of traditional and PCR techniques in the diagnosis of enteropathogens related to gastroenteritis.
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To report a rare case of small cell carcinoma of the prostate with unusual skin metastasis. ⋯ Small cell carcinoma of the prostate is an aggressive disease with a highly metastatic potential; but skin metastases are very uncommon. It has poor prognosis despite therapy. Management resembles that of small cell carcinoma of the lung.
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To present a case of myocardial infarction due to Behçet's syndrome. ⋯ This case shows that patients with Behçet's syndrome who had acute chest pain should be thoroughly examined for any signs of acute myocardial infarction.