Niger J Clin Pract
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Varicocele is the most common correctable cause of male infertility. But, it is still controversial in patients with severe oligospermia. ⋯ Varicocele surgery before assisted reproductive techniques will be more beneficial in terms of both cost-effectiveness and pregnancy rates.
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The steady rise in laparotomy rates, particularly resulting from gynecologic and obstetric procedures in our environment has given rise to corresponding increase in the proportions of incisional hernias (IH). Over the years, discussion on the appropriate repair technique for IH has continued, nevertheless, with advances in laparo-endoscopy and introduction of prosthetic meshes, the surgical treatment has been revolutionized. ⋯ In our locality, the trend over time shows a shift from predominantly anatomic suture-based repair to a tensionless mesh implant with far lower recurrent rates. Laparotomy incisions for obstetric and gynecologic procedures are the most common precipitating incisions.
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The aim of this study was to test the accuracy of estimating chronological age using Nolla's method of dental age assessment in a Saudi Arabian population considering sex and age group variables. ⋯ Nolla's method is suitable for estimating chronological age in Southern Saudi children, as the mean difference between estimated dental age and chronological age was within an acceptable range.
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The study aimed to define the association between spinal degeneration parameters and the rise in smartphone usage time. This was a cross-sectional study. ⋯ The analysis of cervical spine MRI data of young adult patients with neck pain shows that the smartphone usage time is effective in cervical sagittal balance disruption, disc degeneration, and development of Modic changes.
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A major cause of hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN) is an incompatibility of the Rhesus (Rh) blood group between the mother and fetus. ⋯ This study did not identify any Rhc and D alloantibodies in the study population suggesting there is a low risk of alloimmunization and HDFN due to anti-Rhc and D in this population.