Niger J Clin Pract
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Case Reports
Optic Nerve Avulsion from Optochiasmal Region Secondary to an Animal Attack: A Case Report.
Optic nerve avulsion without bone fracture was observed in four cases in the literature. This case is unique with its cranial effects and complications. A 50-year-old Caucasian female patient attacked by an animal on her left eye was admitted. ⋯ The patient was followed up by medical treatment with left temporoparietal infarction and had completely recovered. Optic nerve avulsion secondary to trauma is a topic that needs to be carefully investigated due to potentially fatal complications. This article was written to share our experience with this rare condition and its case management.
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In Nigeria, the diagnostic value of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is a matter of debate. PSA levels are known to vary with population, environmental factors, and advancing age. Studies suggest age-specific reference intervals (ASRIs) of PSA value are more accurate than single cut-off PSA value. For ASRIs to be used effectively, reference intervals (RIs) must be fully evaluated. ⋯ Our study provided the ASRIs in our environment but higher than single cut-off value. The data recommended PSA values should be characterized by age and ethnicity.
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This study aims to develop an objective marker that predicts the risk of conversion from laparoscopy to open surgery using gallbladder wall thickness and inflammatory index values. ⋯ The results of this study showed that gallbladder wall thickness effectively determines the probability of conversion from laparoscopy to open cholecystectomy and multiplying the gallbladder wall thickness (mm) by NLR increased the sensitivity.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Comprehensive nursing program for children with epilepsy: A randomized controlled trial.
Epilepsy is a relatively common childhood neurological disease. Children with epilepsy need to take precautions to minimize seizure damage in order to adapt to seizures and manage them. ⋯ The intervention has the potential to support children with epilepsy. The program is easily accessible, cost-effective and could be implemented in epilepsy care rehabilitation.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Comparison of the patients with diabetes mellitus using either insulin or oral antidiabetic drug in terms of difficult laryngoscopy: A randomized controlled study.
We aimed to evaluate the differences in the difficult laryngoscopy as a general anesthetic component in patients with Diabetes Mellitus (DM) using either insulin or oral antidiabetic drug (OADD). ⋯ Difficult laryngoscopy was more common in DM patients. Moreover, in patients with DM using insulin, VL use was more often and intubation duration was longer than in patients with DM using OADD.