Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Sep 2022
Anthropometric and Clinical Analyses of the Distal Tibia, Posterior Tibial Tendon, and Flexor Digitorum Longus Tendon on MRI.
To determine the gender and age differences in posterior tibial tendon (PTT), flexor digitorum longus tendon (FDLT), medial malleolar groove (MMG), and posterior, anterior, and total posterior malleolus (PMP, APM, and TPM, respectively) and evaluate the use of these parameters for posterior malleolus plating. ⋯ Medial malleolar groove, Posterior tibial tendon, Flexor digitorum longus tendon, posterior malleolus, MRI.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Sep 2022
Meta AnalysisEffects of Low-intensity Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy on Erectile Dysfunction: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
This present systemic review and meta-analysis was conducted to assess the effectiveness of low-intensity extracorporeal shockwave therapy (Li-ESWT) on erectile dysfunction (ED) based on the relevant randomised controlled trials (RCTs). A comprehensive search of databases, including Medline and Embase databases, from 1st January 2012 to 31st July 2020, that investigated the efficacy of Li-ESWT for ED, was searched. All the trials were divided into two groups: the experimental group received a different shockwave treatment, and the control group received the same treatment as the corresponding experimental group vibration, sound, etc) but no energy transmission. ⋯ Compared with placebo treatment, Li-ESWT alleviates ED symptoms in patients, particularly those who have mild or moderate ED. Taken together, these results suggest that the Li-ESWT may hold promise for patients with ED. Key Words: Erectile dysfunction, Low-intensity extracorporeal shockwave therapy, Meta-analysis, Randomised controlled trials.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Sep 2022
Factors Predicting Surgical Treatment in Patients with Adhesive Small Bowel Obstruction: Retrospective Single-centre Study.
To investigate the factors which predict treatment strategy in patients with adhesive small bowel obstruction. ⋯ Adhesive small bowel obstruction, PNI, Treatment strategy, Surgery.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Sep 2022
Clinicopathological Features and Prognosis of Invasive Micropapillary Carcinoma Compared to Invasive Ductal Carcinoma-NOS: Worse or Better?
To evaluate whether there are differences in invasive micropapillary carcinoma (IMPC) and invasive ductal carcinoma-NOS (IDC-NOS) according to the clinicopathological features and prognosis including molecular subtypes. ⋯ Invasive ductal carcinoma, Invasive micropapillary carcinoma, Survival.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Sep 2022
Comparison of Low Molecular Weight Heparin Used alone or Combined with Aspirin in the Treatment of Fetal Growth Restriction.
The objective of the study was to compare the efficacy of low-molecular weight heparin (LMWH) alone and use in the combination with aspirin in the treatment of fetal growth restriction (FGR) patients. Ninety-six FGR patients were divided into the LMWH group (n=48) and the combined group (n=48), according to the different treatments. ⋯ Combination of LMWH with aspirin in FGR patients effectively reduced levels of IL-6 and TNF-α within the mother, improved fetal developmental parameters, and reduced the frequency of pregnancy complications and adverse neonatal outcomes compared with LMWH treatment alone. Key Words: Fetal growth restriction (FGR), Low-molecular weight heparin (LMWH), Aspirin, Pregnancy, Newborn.