Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · May 2016
Comparative StudyComparison of Outcome of Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy in Adult Versus Paediatric Patients.
To compare the outcome of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) in terms of operative time, hospital stay, stone clearance, and postoperative complications in adult versus paediatric patients. ⋯ There was no significant difference in outcome of percutaneous nephrolithotomy in terms of hospital stay, stone clearance, and postoperative complications in adult versus paediatric patients. Operative time was significantly shorter in adult cases compared to paedriatic cases.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Apr 2016
Short Term Donor Outcomes After Hepatectomy in Living Donor Liver Transplantation.
To determine the outcome of living-donor liver transplant (LDLT) donors from the first liver transplant program in Pakistan. ⋯ Acceptable short-term donor outcomes were achieved in an LDLT program in Pakistan with careful donor selection and planning.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Apr 2016
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyRoutine Use of Glidescope and Macintosh Laryngoscope by Trainee Anesthetists.
To compare intubating conditions, success rate, and ease of intubation by anesthesia trainees using Glidescope Videolaryngoscope (GVL) compared to Macintosh laryngoscope (MCL). ⋯ Residents found ET intubation to be faster and easier with superior glottic view using GVL compared to MCL in patients with normal airway.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Apr 2016
Accuracy of Anti-Tissue Transglutaminase IgA Antibody in the Diagnosis of Paediatric Celiac Disease.
To determine the accuracy of anti-tissue transglutaminase IgA (TTG) antibody titer in the diagnosis of celiac disease, taking small intestine histopathology as the gold standard. ⋯ TTG is an excellent screening test for the diagnosis of paediatric CD. TTG value > 50 IU/ml has 100% positive predictive value.