Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Apr 2023
ReviewRight Atrial Tumour Thrombus in Advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Surgical Techniques and Prognosis.
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) with right atrium (RA) tumour thrombus is a rare condition but the treatment always poses challenges. Debates remain with regard to the use of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) in the surgical procedures. The aim of the present review was to summarise the surgical procedures of RA tumour thrombus removal and to discuss the pertinent indications. ⋯ CPB is helpful for complete removal of the tumour thrombus from the RA. In patients with tumour thrombus invading the RA or vessel walls, a graft repair is warranted. Key Words: Hepatocellular carcinoma, Inferior vena cava, Right atrium, Tumour thrombus.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Apr 2023
Correlation of Serum Erythropoietin Levels with Different Stages of Diabetic Retinopathy.
To determine the correlation of serum erythropoietin concentration with diabetic retinopathy in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. ⋯ Erythropoietin, Diabetic retinopathy, Proliferative diabetic retinopathy.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Apr 2023
Carotid Intimomedial Thickness (CIMT) in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis; the Need for More Aggressive Cardiovascular Screening in RA.
To use carotid intimal medial thickness as a marker of early atherosclerosis in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. ⋯ Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), Carotid intimal medial thickness (CIMT), Atherosclerosis, Cardiovascular disease (CVD).
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Apr 2023
Non-invasive Screening of Metabolic Associated Fatty Liver Disease and Affecting Factors in Primary Care.
To identify the presence of MAFLD (metabolic associated fatty liver disease) with some non-invasive screening methods and the factors affecting in patients with metabolic dysfunction. ⋯ NAFLD, Fatty liver ındex, Hepatic steatosis index, MAFLD, Steatosis.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Apr 2023
Frequency and Effect of Cutaneous Manifestations on Quality of Life in Patients with End-Stage Renal Disease Undergoing Hemodialysis.
To determine the frequency of skin manifestations found in end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients undergoing dialysis, while assessing their effect on the quality of lives of the same patients. ⋯ End-stage renal disease (ESRD), Hemodialysis, Skin manifestations, Pruritus, Quality of life.