Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Jul 2022
Study of Unilateral Extrapedicular and Bilateral Pedicle Approach Percutaneous Kyphoplasty for Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fracture.
To determine the efficacy and complication of unilateral extrapedicular approach (UEA) and bilateral pedicle approach (BPA) percutaneous kyphoplasty (PKP) in treating thoracolumbar osteoporotic compression fractures. ⋯ Thoracolumbar osteoporotic compression fractures, Unilateral extrapedicular approach, Percutaneous kyphoplasty, Bilateral pedicle approach.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Jul 2022
Observational StudyAssociation of Seroconversion Status with Outcome in Admitted Covid-19 Patients.
To determine the association between seroconversion status and outcome in admitted COVID-19 patients and compare inflammatory markers amongst them. ⋯ Antibody response, Corticosteroids, Immunosuppression, SARS-Cov-2, Seroconversion.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Jul 2022
Efficacy of Gemcitabine, Paclitaxel, and Oxaliplatin Protocol in the Treatment of Relapsed or Refractory Germ Cell Tumours.
To determine the survival endpoints and treatment-related adverse events after the use of the gemcitabine, paclitaxel, and oxaliplatin (GemPOx) protocol in relapsed/refractory germ cell tumours (GCTs) who had previously received multi-line systemic treatments including high-dose chemotherapy. ⋯ Gemcitabine, Paclitaxel, Oxaliplatin, Germ cell tumour.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Jul 2022
Case ReportsEctopic Cushing's Syndrome due to Thymic Neuroendocrine Tumor Treated with Surgery and Radiotherapy.
The most common cause of ectopic Cushing's syndrome is small cell lung cancer; less common causes include pancreatic and thymic neuroendocrine tumors. A 35-year male was investigated after detecting low potassium in the tests performed for weakness. The patient was admitted for exclusion of Cushing's syndrome because of high cortisol (108 µg/dl) and ACTH (827ng/L) levels. ⋯ No functional focus was detected in Ga 68 DOTATATE PET CT after radiotherapy. This case is presented because of the rare association of a thymic neuroendocrine tumor with ectopic Cushing's syndrome, which was revealed during the investigation of the etiology of hypokalemia. Key Words: Hypokalemia, Cushing syndrome, Thymic neuroendocrine tumor.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Jul 2022
Early Results of Comparison of Hydrophilic Anatomical Mesh and Polypropylene Mesh for Laparoscopic Total Extraperitoneal (TEP) Inguinal Hernia Repair.
To compare the results, feasibility, and effectiveness of laparoscopic total extraperitoneal (TEP) hernia repair made using anatomical hydrophilic mesh and polypropylene mesh. ⋯ Inguinal hernia, Postoperative complication, Laparoscopic total extraperitoneal (TEP).