Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Jul 2020
Monocyte High Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Ratio as a New Prognostic Factor for Mesenteric Embolism.
To determine the effectiveness of the ratio of monocyte count to high density lipoprotein cholesterol in predicting in-hospital mortality. ⋯ For patients diagnosed with acute mesenteric embolism, the use of predictors in terms of mortality estimation is very important for the faster implementation of treatment modalities. MHR value can be used as a strong predictor. Key Words: Mesenteric embolism, Monocyte, HDL cholesterol, MHR, Mortality.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Jul 2020
Microwave Ablation of Benign Thyroid Nodules: Effects on Systemic Inflammatory Response.
To explore the alterations of neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) as a systemic inflammatory marker after microwave ablation for benign thyroid nodules. Study Design: A descriptive study. ⋯ After ultrasound-guided microwave ablation of benign thyroid module, VRR percentage increased significantly, while the inflammatory marker NLR value decreased. Key Words: Biomarker, Inflammation, Microwaves, Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio, Thyroid nodule.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Jul 2020
Observational StudyComparison of Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate with Both Serum Creatinine and Cystatin C (eGFRcr-cys) versus Single Analyte (eGFRcr or eGFRcys) Using CKD-EPI and MDRD Equations in Tertiary Care Hospital Settings.
To assess and compare the glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) estimated through MDRD and CKD-EPIcr equations in early and late stages of chronic kidney disease on biochemical marker creatinine (eGFRcr), cystatin C (eGFRcys); and combined (eGFRcr-cys), using CKD-EPI equation. ⋯ eGFR calculated by CKD-EPI equation considered as better diagnostic efficient response than MDRD equation in diagnosis and staging of chronic kidney disease. While applying CKD-EPI equation for measurement of eGFR, eGFRcr-cys performs better than any of eGFRcr or eGFRcys at all stages of CKD. Key Words: Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), Cystatin C (Cys), Creatinine (Cr), Creatinine clearance (CrCl), CKD-EPI equation, MDRD equation.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Jul 2020
Effectiveness of Intrauterine Bakri Balloon® Tamponade for Placenta Previa and Placenta Accreta Spectrum.
To investigate the effectiveness and success rate of Bakri balloon tamponade (BBT) for postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) in patients with placenta previa and placenta accreta spectrum (PAS). ⋯ BBT is an effective tool for management of postpartum uterine atony and prevention of persistent PPH in patients with placenta previa and placenta accreta spectrum due to increased cesarean section and uterine surgeries in recent years. Key Words: Placenta previa, Placenta accreta spectrum, Postpartum haemorrhage, Balloon tamponade, Bakri balloon.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Jul 2020
Observational StudyRelationship of Preoperative Serum Uric Acid Level with Survival in Colorectal Cancer.
To investigate the prognostic significance of uric acid level in colorectal cancer in addition to conventional factors in terms of survival. ⋯ Serum uric acid (SUA) value measured preoperatively was found to be a prognostic factor for colorectal cancer. Key Words: Serum uric acid (SUA), Colon cancer, Rectal cancer, Prognostic factor.