Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Dec 2020
A Comparison of Complications and Success Rates after PCNL in Younger and Elderly Patients.
To compare the outcomes of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) across younger and elderly, especially PCNL complications in terms of modified Clavian grading system. ⋯ Despite old age, the success rates and complications were not remarkably different from that of the younger subjects for prone PCNL. Key Words: Percutaneous nephrolithotomy, Geriatrics, Renal stone, Complications.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Dec 2020
Relationship between Abdominal Aortic Calcification, Abdominal Adiposity, and Liver Density.
To identify any relationship among visceral adipose tissue area (visceral FA), liver density (liver HU), psoas muscle area (psoas MA), waist circumference (WC) and the presence and severity of abdominal aortic calcific atherosclerosis (AAC). ⋯ Psoas muscle area, visceral adiposity and waist circumference can be used to predict abdominal aortic calcification. Key Words: Visceral adipose tissue, Subcutaneous adipose tissue, Fatty liver.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Dec 2020
Tissue Nuclear Matrix Protein Expression 22 in Various Grades and Stages of Bladder Cancer.
To study the tissue nuclear matrix protein 22 (NMP22) expression in bladder carcinoma biopsy and correlate it with prognostic factors like stage and grade of bladder cancer. ⋯ A total of 95 paraffin blocks of bladder carcinoma biopsies with data were retrieved for the study. NMP22 was expressed immunohistochemically in 87/95(91.6%) of cases and was negative in 8/95(8.4%) of cancers. Correlation of intensity of NMP22 staining with histologic grade showed that 58.3% of high grade BC expressed NMP22 strongly, 23.6% moderately and 11.1% weakly. In low grade tumors, no biopsy (0/23) expressed strong expression. Moderate intensity in 8.69% and weak in 78.26% of tumors (p<0.001). Intensity of staining with stage of tumor association revealed that 40.8% of stage I tumor showed strong staining, 16.9% moderate, and 32.3% weak staining pattern. In stage II tumors 54.1% showed strong, 29.1% moderate, and 12.5% weak NMP 22 expression. (p=0.148). Conclusion: NMP 22 is highly expressed in urinary bladder carcinoma and in male patients. It has strong association with grade and weak association with stage of tumor. Immunohistochemical expression of this protein can help in better detection and prognostic prediction of bladder carcinoma. Key Words: Bladder carcinoma, Grade, Immunohistochemistry, NMP22, Stage.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Dec 2020
Observational StudyInternal Jugular Vein Ultrasonography in Prediction of Postspinal Hypotension.
To determine the role of internal jugular vein (IJV) ultrasonography to predict postspinal hypotension in patients undergoing elective surgery. ⋯ Despite the moderate sensitivity and specifity rates, IJV collapsibility index can be considered as an alternative predictor of postspinal hypotension. Key Words: Internal jugular vein, Postspinal hypotension, Spinal anesthesia, Ultrasonography.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Dec 2020
Response to Trastuzumab Treatment and Number of Cycles ın Her2-Positive Metastatic Gastric Cancer Survival.
ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the effects of trastuzumab on overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS) in patients with HER2-positive metastatic gastric cancer.