Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Feb 2020
Randomized Controlled TrialVacuum-assisted Closure in Integration of Skin Graft Over Scalp Wounds: A Randomised Control Trial.
To compare outcome of split thickness graft with and without vacuum-assisted closure over the scalp soft tissue defects in terms of graft take and complications. ⋯ Outcome of split skin graft over scalp soft tissue defects with VAC dressing is better than simple dressing in terms of graft take and complications rate.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Feb 2020
Observational StudyConservative Treatment Approach in Primary Spontaneous Pneumothorax.
To evaluate the efficacy and pain levels of minimally invasive approaches in the treatment of primary spontaneous pneumothorax (PSP). ⋯ Conservative treatment and treatment with small catheters are effective approaches in spontaneous pneumothorax patients. Patients with PSP should be managed first with minimally invasive approaches.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Feb 2020
Pediculated Intercostal Muscle Flaps in Bronchiactasis Resectional Surgery for Bronchial Stump Reinforcement.
To determine the outcome of muscle flap to cover the bronchial stump in the resectional surgery for bronchiectasis for prevention of bronchopleural fistula. ⋯ Application of muscle flap over bronchial stump after resection surgery for bronchiectasis, is simple, safe and effective surgical option to avoid complication of bronchopleural fistula.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Feb 2020
Comparative StudyHepatic Artery Variations in a Sample of Pakistani Population.
To identify the frequency of different arterial variants of common hepatic artery (CHA) overview identified at abdominal CT angiography (CTA) performed in a large series of patients undergoing CT scans for various reasons. ⋯ Arterial variations are common in our population of patients. A detailed understanding and knowledge of these variations is necessary for surgeons and radiologists to avoid any inadvertent injuries during various procedures.