Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Mar 2022
Small-for-Size versus Standard-Size Graft in Living Donor Liver Transplantation.
To compare the outcome of small-for-size grafts versus standard-size grafts regarding the frequency of postoperative complications, early graft dysfunction, and 1-year survival. ⋯ Frequency of post-op complications was comparable in both groups. The graft survival in small-for-size grafts was as good as for standard-size grafts. Key Words: Living donor liver transplantation, GRWR, Small-for-size graft, Standard-size graft.
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COVID-19 pandemic has exaggerated the role of steroids in the standard of care despite minimum direct evidence of their efficacy in COVID-19 patients and their well-known adverse effects. The literature abounds on the side effects of steroids affecting different organ systems of the body. ⋯ We, herein, briefly review the potential uses and the adverse effects of steroids on different organ systems of the body. Key Words: Steroids, COVID-19, Adverse effects.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Mar 2022
Observational StudyIntralesional Epidermal Growth Factor for Diabetic Foot Ulcers.
To determine the role of the intralesional recombinant epidermal growth factor (rEGF) in the healing and prevention of extremity amputation in advanced diabetic foot ulcer patients. ⋯ Recombinant epidermal growth factor is highly effective for the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers and prevention of extremity amputation. Intralesional rEGf provides efficient and safe wound healing/closure in patients with diabetic foot ulcers. Key Words: Amputation, Epidermal growth factor, Diabetic foot, Wound healing.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Mar 2022
Case ReportsScabies Surrepticius (Bullous Scabies) Presenting as Bullous Impetigo in a Child.
Bullous scabies (BS) is a rare and atypical presentation of scabies, usually affecting elderly males during the seventh decade of life. BS is characterised by intense pruritic eruptions, nocturnal itch, and characteristic blisters with or without burrows in scabies-prone areas. The scabies lesions might predispose patients to bacterial super-infections, resulting in bullae formation similar to bullous impetigo. ⋯ We, herein, report a case of BS in an eight-year boy from Pakistan, treated successfully with 5% topical permethrin and 2% mupirocin. Complete healing was noted within four weeks with no recurrence at two months follow-up. Key Words: Scabies, Bullous, Child, Diagnosis, Treatment.