Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Sep 2024
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyComparison Between Pregabalin and Sertraline for Treatment of Uraemic Pruritus in Patients on Maintenance Haemodialysis: A Single-Centric Study.
To compare oral pregabalin with oral sertraline for treatment of uraemic pruritus. ⋯ Chronic renal failure, Pruritus, Renal dialysis, Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, Uraemia.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Sep 2024
ReviewFenestrated and Branched Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Repair for Treating Juxtarenal Aneurysms: An Update.
Fenestrated and branched endovascular aortic aneurysm repair (f-EVAR, b-EVAR, respectively) are technically challenging procedures that have evolved over the last decade for complex aortic aneurysms. They are alternatives to surgical repair for suprarenal and juxtarenal aortic aneurysms. ⋯ Over the years, f-EVAR and b-EVAR have improved, with high technical success (>95%) and mortality rates of 1-5% for pararenal and 5-10% for thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms. Key Words: Fenestrated-branched endovascular repair, Fenestrated EVAR, Branched EVAR, Juxtarenal aortic aneurysm.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Sep 2024
Diagnostic Accuracy of Polymerase Chain Reaction Against Giemsa Staining on Tissue Biopsy for Cutaneous Leishmaniasis.
To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of a commercial real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) kit targeting 18S rRNA against Giemsa-stained tissue slides in patients clinically suspected of cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL). ⋯ Giemsa stain, Leishmania spp., Polymerase chain reaction, Viasure.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Sep 2024
Spontaneous Closure of Bile Leak in Abdominal Drain after Cholecystectomy: A Systematic Review.
Bile leakage in abdominal drain after cholecystectomy is reported to close spontaneously without any intervention. The aim of this systematic review was to find out the amount and source of bile leaks that can be closed spontaneously and various factors associated with this closure. A systematic search of PubMed, Google Scholar, and Cochrane under preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines was performed. ⋯ Overall 66.6% cases of bile leaks were laparoscopically operated. Bile leakage in abdominal drain after cholecystectomy up to 500 ml per day closes spontaneously in a week time provided patient has no major ductal injury and peritonitis. Key Words: Bile leakage, Abdominal drain, Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Sep 2024
Letter Case ReportsWell-Differentiated Neuroendocrine of Left Kidney.