Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Jan 2021
Observational StudyPrognostic Role of Red Distribution Width (RDW) Value in Gastric Cancer.
To investigate the prognostic effect of red distribution width (RDW) in patients with gastric cancer. ⋯ RDW, the current hematological marker, can be used as an important indicator for monitoring the progression and prognosis of gastric cancer. Key Words: Gastrectomy, Gastric cancer, Laparoscopy, Surgical oncology, Red distribution width, survival.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Jan 2021
ReviewAirway Management for Emergent Surgeries during COVID-19 Pandemic.
Aerosol generating procedures (AGPs) performed in the operating room during general anesthesia and surgery can contaminate the operation room environment putting the anesthetist, surgeons and paramedical staff at risk of infection with the novel severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. The polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test for SARS-CoV-2 has low sensitivity and is time-bound. ⋯ In this communication, we summarised the modifications required in anesthesia technique during intubation and extubation of a patient's airway that would decrease the risk of virus transmission to the operation theatre staff. Key Words: COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, Emergent surgeries, Anesthesia technique.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Jan 2021
Meta AnalysisAssociation of Clinical Parameters and Prognosis with the Pretreatment Systemic Immune-inflammation Index (SII) in Patients with Gastric Cancer.
This study explored the relationship between the pretreatment systemic immune-inflammation index (SII) and overall survival (OS) in gastric cancer (GC) patients. A systemic literature search was performed to find out the articles that estimated the relationship of SII with specific clinical parameters and OS in GC patients. Nine articles (including 10 studies) were included. ⋯ The pretreatment SII could be used as an indicator of the depth of tumor invasion, lymph node metastasis, TNM stage and overall of gastric cancer patients. However, more multi-centres researches are needed to confirm these findings. Key Words: Systemic immune-inflammation index (SII), Prognosis, Gastric cancer.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Jan 2021
Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes among Patients with Covid-19 in Different Regions of the World.
The SARS-CoV-2 outbreak began in China in December 2019 and rapidly spread globally. Up to July 2020, the number of cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) had been increasing in the USA, Italy, England, Spain and numerous other countries. ⋯ The present study aimed to analyse the clinical characteristics of patients infected with SARS-CoV-2 in different regions of the world and provide special advices for the different regions to prevent the spread and a second outbreak of COVID-19. Key Words: COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, Characteristics, Worldwide.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Jan 2021
ReviewClinical Characteristics and Outcomes among Patients with Covid-19 in Different Regions of the World.
The SARS-CoV-2 outbreak began in China in December 2019 and rapidly spread globally. Up to July 2020, the number of cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) had been increasing in the USA, Italy, England, Spain and numerous other countries. ⋯ The present study aimed to analyse the clinical characteristics of patients infected with SARS-CoV-2 in different regions of the world and provide special advices for the different regions to prevent the spread and a second outbreak of COVID-19. Key Words: COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, Characteristics, Worldwide.