Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Jan 2021
Factors Affecting Success of Semi-rigid Ureterorenoscopy in Proximal Ureter Stone Treatment.
To evaluate the factors affecting the success of semi-rigid ureteroscopy in proximal ureter stones. ⋯ Semi-rigid URSL is a useful technique in the proximal ureter stones. The distance of the stone to the UPJ affects the success; and using laser lithotripsy and stone cone increases the success. Key Words: Ureteral stone, Ureterorenoscopy, Laser lithotriphsy, Pnomotic lithotripsy.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Jan 2021
Are Peripheral Blood Counts Predictor of Bone Marrow Infiltration and Hypocellularity in Malignant Neoplasms?
To determine the association of peripheral blood counts (cytopenia and normal counts) with bone marrow findings in patients with malignant neoplasms. ⋯ Bone marrow infiltration and hypocellularity are not reflected by peripheral blood counts. Therefore, bone marrow biopsy remains decisive in patients with malignant neoplasm for disease staging and selection of treatment options. Key Words: Peripheral blood counts, Bone marrow infiltration, malignant neoplasms, bone marrow hypocellularity.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Jan 2021
Observational StudyA Profile of Colorectal Tumors Presenting as Emergency.
To determine the factors, management and outcome of colorectal tumors presenting at Emergency Department, Mayo Hospital, Lahore. ⋯ Colorectal tumor cases continue to present in emergency in a high number. Male gender, young age and ascending colon cancers were more frequent among such cases. Most patients had to undergo stoma formation in emergency. Mortality is significantly associated with higher ASA score, absence of screening colonoscopy and postoperative medical complications. Key Words: Colorectal carcinoma, Adenocarcinoma, Ascending colon, Wound infection, Emergency, Young males, Screening colonoscopy, ASA score.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Jan 2021
Can Hounsfield Unit Density Accurately Predict Recurrent Cholestatoma in Previously Operated Ears?
The objective of the study was to determine whether Hounsfield Unit density would differentiate between cholesteatoma and other causes of opacification, such as granulation tissue in previously operated ears. Temporal bone computer tomography (CT) scans of 47 patients, who had revision mastoid surgeries, were evaluated retrospectively. A circular 5 mm2 region of interest (ROI) was placed at aditus ad antrum to measure Hounsfield Unit (HU) density. ⋯ Contrary to previous studies in unoperated ears, in operated ears HU density at aditus level cannot be a reliable diagnostic adjunct. Moreover, when it is considered that interrater reliability was poor between radiologists' and otolaryngologists' measurements, a need for further studies arise to solidify findings in this study. Key Words: Cholesteatoma diagnostic imaging, Middle ear surgery, Revision mastoidectomy.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Jan 2021
Functional and Radiological Outcome in Delayed Presenting Closed Displaced Lateral Condyle Fracture of Humerus in Children.
This prospective cohort study was conducted from July 2013 to May 2019. The functional and radiological outcome in displaced, neglected fracture of lateral condyle of the humerus treated with open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) with Kirschner wire was assessed. The sample size was 44 children aged between 2 to 15 years Milch type I and II displaced lateral condyle of humerus fracture, four weeks and older were included. ⋯ Pre- and post-operatively, Mayo elbow score was 3.63 ± 0.57 and 1.56 ± 0.50, respectively. Good to excellent functional outcome, and union was observed in delayed presenting lateral condyle of humerus fractures. Key Words: Lateral condyle humerus, Children, Delayed presentation, Mayo elbow score.