Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Nov 2021
Serum Amino Acid Levels and Mortality in Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy.
To evaluate the effect of feeding via percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube (PEG) on serum amino acid levels and mortality. ⋯ The amino acid profiles of malnourished patients vary considerably. Increase in citrulline, ornithine and tyrosine levels are noted in surviving patients. Key Words: Amino acid, Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy, Malnutrition, Mortality.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Nov 2021
Observational StudyFrequency of Specific Genes in Different Types of Epilepsy.
To determine the diagnostic importance of using an exome-based multigene panel in childhood epilepsy. ⋯ Genetic testing is an important tool for clinicians in determining the diagnosis, management, and treatment strategies of epilepsy patients. Key Words: Epilepsy, Diagnostic yield, Exome-based multigene panel, Next-generation sequencing, Seconder findings.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Nov 2021
The Medial and Posterior Compression of the Distal Femoral Vein: An Underused Approach to Detect Venous Thrombosis.
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The aim of this study was to explore the value of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the diagnosis of anterior talofibular ligament injury. Eighty-two patients, diagnosed with anterior talofibular ligament injury by pathological examination after operation, were included. MRI showed that there were 15 cases (18.29%) of complete rupture, 50 cases (60.98%) of tear and 12 cases (14.63%) of avulsion fracture. ⋯ Compared with the pathological examination after operation, the difference was statistically insignificant (p=0.059). The accuracy of MRI in the diagnosis of anterior talofibular ligament injury is high, and it has important clinical value in the early diagnosis of anterior talofibular ligament injury. Key Words: Anterior talofibular ligament, Injury, Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), Diagnosis.