Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Jul 2020
Review Meta AnalysisEfficiency of Thyroid Function Test in the Prediction of Atrial Fibrillation Following Open Heart Surgery.
To analyse the efficiency of thyroid function tests (thyroid stimulating hormone, thyroxine and tri-iodothyronine) on prediction of postoperative atrial fibrillation. ⋯ Preoperative levels of tri-iodothyronine was an effective parameter for predicting postoperative atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery, but there was a need of larger trials for eliminating heterogeneity for all of the parameters of thyroid function tests. Key Words: Cardiac surgery, Atrial fibrillation, Thyroid stimulating hormone, Thyroxine, Tri-iodothyronine.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Jul 2020
Case ReportsNeurological Sequelae in Youngest Adult Behcet's Disease Patient on Infliximab.
Neuro-Behcet's disease is a rare neurological complication of Behcet's disease presenting between second and fourth decades of life. The etiology of Behcet's disease is still unknown but genetic predisposition has been described to play a role. The disease is reported more in males than females. ⋯ Treatment includes anti-inflammatory drugs and immunotherapeutics. Our case is the youngest adult reported so far and is an unusual presentation of neuro-Behcet's disease, as the patient was already in remission and on infliximab infusion. Key Words: Neuro-Behcet's, MRI, Infliximab.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Jul 2020
Observational StudyFrequency of COVID-19 IgG Antibodies among Special Police Squad Lahore, Pakistan.
To find out the sero-prevalence of COVID-19 IgG antibodies among policemen performing duties at high risk areas of Lahore, Pakistan. ⋯ COVID-19 IgG antibody reactive cases may not show any symptoms. Police force is at high risk of exposure. Serosurveys can help to find the spread of infection in the community and aid in planning healthcare strategies. Key Words: COVID-19, SARS CoV-2, Seroprevalence, Pandemic, Asymptomatic cases.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Jul 2020
The Relationship between Ureteral Obstruction Time and Secondary Signs in Computed Tomography due to Ureteral Stone Obstruction.
To investigate the relationship between numerical values obtained using computed tomography (CT) in stone-related urinary obstruction and the duration of obstruction. ⋯ A low perirenal density on CT indicated prolonged duration of urinary obstruction. Key Words: Computed tomography, Hounsfield unit, Kidney stone, Ureter, Ureteral stone.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Jul 2020
Review Case ReportsSurgical Field Fire Involving a Premature Neonate.
Surgical field fire is a very rare intraoperative complication and has potentially serious consequences. Cases of surgical field fire have been reported in literature. ⋯ In this case report, we review causes and preventive measures for surgical field fire. Key Words: Surgical field, Fire, Neonate, Prevention, Operation theatre.