Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Apr 2021
The Predictive Value of First-trimester Thiol/Disulfide Homeostasis in Preeclampsia.
To investigate the efficacy of first-trimester thiol/disulfide homeostasis (t/dh), a new oxidative stress marker, in predicting preeclampsia. ⋯ Maternal serum t/dh at 11+0 to 13+6 weeks of gestation does not predict preeclampsia and t/dh may be the consequence rather than a cause in the pathogenesis of preeclampsia. Key Words: First-trimester, Preeclampsia, Sulfhydrylcompounds, Thiols.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Apr 2021
Observational StudyMinimally Invasive Parathyroidectomy: Are Auxiliary Methods Necessary?
To determine the success rate of minimally invasive parathyroidectomies (MIPs) with preoperative scintigraphy and ultrasonography, and to assess whether these imaging modalities are sufficient. ⋯ Parathyroid scintigraphy has been demonstrated to be the gold standard for the preoperative localisation of PT glands. In the absence of scintigraphy, ultrasound guidance is the next useful technique for PT gland localisation. Key Words: Minimal invasive parathyroidectomy, Parathyroid scintigraphy, Ultrasonography, Parathormone.