Niger J Clin Pract
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Comparative Study
Comparison between mesh fixation and non-fixation in patients undergoing total extraperitoneal inguinal hernia repair.
The most important advantages of laparoscopic hernia repair include less postoperative pain, good cosmetic results, and early return to daily activities. Different methods and mesh types are used in inguinal hernia repair. ⋯ TEP seems to be a safe and effective surgical approach in inguinal hernia treatment with acceptable operation times and postoperative results. It was determined that not performing mesh fixation in the TEP application did not cause a statistical increase in morbidity and recurrence rates.
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Investigating genetic relatedness between methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) strains from humans and different animal species may clarify the epidemiological characteristic of MRSA infections together. ⋯ The results showed the relatively high heterogeneity and variation of coa gene among MRSA strains, while further studies on sequencing of these strains may identify which sequence type is predominant in this region.
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Comparative Study
Ultrasound evaluation of testicular vein diameter in suspected cases of varicocele: Comparison of measurements in supine and upright positions.
Scrotal ultrasonography has high sensitivity in the detection of intra-scrotal abnormalities. Various ultrasonographic parameters such as the spermatic cord diameter, venous diameter, and venous retrograde flow in either supine or upright positions with or without Valsalva maneuver have been investigated to assess patients suspected of having varicocele. ⋯ The upright position is more predictive of varicocele in scrotal ultrasound examination for suspected cases of varicocele. We recommend an upright position where one position is to be used.
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The aims of this study were to evaluate the surface morphology and surface roughness of restorative materials containing glass ionomer, analyze Streptococcus mutans biofilm formation on the surface of materials, and determine the correlation between surface roughness and biofilm. ⋯ The resin content and small filler particle size of material positively affect surface roughness. However, there is no direct relationship between surface roughness and biofilm.