Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Feb 2021
Observational StudyFactors Affecting Cervical Lymph Node Suppuration in Oropharyngeal Tularemia Cases.
To determine the factors associated with cervical lymph node suppuration in oropharyngeal tularemia. ⋯ In order to prevent suppurative lymphadenitis in oropharyngeal tularemia, it is advisable to start appropriate antimicrobials within 14 days after the appearance of symptoms. Key Words: Oropharyngeal tularemia, Cervical lymph node suppuration, Antibiotic initiation time.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Feb 2021
Correlation of Breast Cancer Subgroups and Axillary Metastases with 18F-FDG PET/CT and the Contribution of 18F-FDG PET/CT in the Management of the Axilla.
To investigate whether breast and axilla maximum standard uptake (SUVmax) values contribute to the treatment approach in breast cancer subgroups. ⋯ As the biological aggressiveness of tumor increased, SUVmax values increased in parallel. As a result, SUVmax values guided in determining the presence of axillary metastasis and treatment strategy. Key Words: Breast cancer, 18F-FDG PET/ CT, SUVmax values, Tumor subgroups, Axilla.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Jan 2021
Observational StudyPrognostic Role of Red Distribution Width (RDW) Value in Gastric Cancer.
To investigate the prognostic effect of red distribution width (RDW) in patients with gastric cancer. ⋯ RDW, the current hematological marker, can be used as an important indicator for monitoring the progression and prognosis of gastric cancer. Key Words: Gastrectomy, Gastric cancer, Laparoscopy, Surgical oncology, Red distribution width, survival.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Jan 2021
ReviewAirway Management for Emergent Surgeries during COVID-19 Pandemic.
Aerosol generating procedures (AGPs) performed in the operating room during general anesthesia and surgery can contaminate the operation room environment putting the anesthetist, surgeons and paramedical staff at risk of infection with the novel severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. The polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test for SARS-CoV-2 has low sensitivity and is time-bound. ⋯ In this communication, we summarised the modifications required in anesthesia technique during intubation and extubation of a patient's airway that would decrease the risk of virus transmission to the operation theatre staff. Key Words: COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, Emergent surgeries, Anesthesia technique.