Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Dec 2020
A Combination Technique for Accurate Location and Debridement of Pathological Lesion in Femoral Head.
Debridement with bone grafting is a feasible and effective joint preserving method for early stage avascular necrosis and benign tumor of the femoral head before collapse. Although common CT and X-ray guide techniques were helpful, high dose of intraoperative radiation, inaccurate intraoperative location of pathological region, unverifiable of debridement, and longer operative duration still challenge the surgeons during the operation. ⋯ This method has not been described in previous literature. Key Words: 3-D navigation, Endoscopy, Femoral head, Debridement.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Dec 2020
Perioperative Indices Predicting Fever Following Percutaneus Nephrolithotomy.
To investigate 18 independent peroperative parameters that may have an effect on fever after percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL). ⋯ High GSS, mid-calyceal access, the increase in the amount of mid-calyceal access, the longer duration of achieving limpid urine coming out of the nephrostomy tube were found to be related with fever after PCNL. Key Words: PCNL, Post-PCNL fever, Nephrolithiasis, Guy's stone score.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Dec 2020
Expression and Clinical Significance of ANXA1 and DICER1 in Myelodysplastic Syndromes.
To explore the expression status of ANXA1 and DICER1 and their clinical significance in myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) patients. Study Design: A case control study. ⋯ Bone marrow ANXA1 may be a potential biomarker for the risk prediction of leukemia transformation in MDS. DICER1 may have diagnostic significance to MDS. Key Words: Myelodysplastic syndrome, Secondary acute myeloid leukemia, ANXA1, DICER1.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Dec 2020
Quality Assurance Audit of Digital Intraoral Periapical Radiographs at the Undergraduate Dental Clinics.
To assess the quality of digital intraoral periapical radiographs by investigating the percentage of radiographic images that satisfied the good quality standards. ⋯ According to the results of the quality assurance audit, the radiographs were below the standards set by the Health Protection Agency. Recommendations were made for improvement measures in the radiology department, and re-audit was planned after one year. Key Words: Quality assurance, ALARA, Radiation protection, Audit, Digital dental radiography.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Dec 2020
The Effect of Potassium Citrate on Overactive Bladder Disease: A Cross-sectional Study.
To show the effect of potassium citrate treatment on overactive bladder disease in patients with kidney stone and overactive bladder symptoms. ⋯ Potassium citrate can be used in the treatment of overactive bladder disease. The effect of potassium citrate treatment on ameliorating overactive bladder symptoms is more distinct in elderly patients. Key Words: Renal stones, Potassium citrate, Overactive bladder.