Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Dec 2023
Audiological Outcomes of Type 1 Tympanoplasty Using Conchal Cartilage and Temporalis Fascia.
To compare the efficacy of conchal cartilage graft and temporalis fascia graft in Type 1 tympanoplasty in terms of graft uptake and hearing improvement. ⋯ Chronic otitis media, Tympanoplasty, Temporalis fascia, Conchal cartilage, Subtotal perforation.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Dec 2023
Observational StudyManagement of Complications after Levator Resection for Ptosis.
To analyse the complications after external levator resection (ELR) for ptosis, and their management. ⋯ Ptosis, Good levator function, Overcorrection after ptosis operation, Hang-back sutures, Partial levator disinsertion.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Dec 2023
HALP Score as a New Prognostic Factor for Patients with Metastatic Bladder Cancer.
To investigate the effect of the haemoglobin, albumin, lymphocyte, and platelet (HALP) score (Haemoglobin, Albumin, Lymphocyte, Platelet count) on survival as a new prognostic factor in metastatic bladder cancer. ⋯ HALP score, Metastatic bladder cancer, Overall survival.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Dec 2023
Acute Oral Mucositis During Hypo-Fractionated Radiation in Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Oral Cavity.
Oral mucositis remains a concern in the treatment of head and neck malignancies. This small study included 11 patients treated by hypo-fractionated radiotherapy and assessed for oral mucositis. All patients received a radiation dose of 55 Gy in 20 fractions (2.75 Gy/fraction). ⋯ Grade II oral mucositis was the most common grade found mainly in the last week of radiation therapy. None had Grade IV oral mucositis. Key Words: Acute oral mucositis, Hypo-fractioned radiation, Oral carcinoma.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Dec 2023
Observational StudyReference Interval of Soluble FMS‑like Tyrosine Kinase‑1 in Non-Pregnant and Pregnant Females: A Novel Biomarker for Pre-eclampsia.
To determine the reference interval of soluble FMS-like tyrosine kinase-1 (sFIt-1) in healthy, non-pregnant and pregnant females. ⋯ Reference interval, Soluble FMS-like tyrosine kinase-1, Pre-eclampsia, Rank-based method.