Niger J Clin Pract
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Volvulus is a disease characterized by the abnormal twisting of a gaseous distension of the loop of the intestine around itself. Colonic volvulus is the third common cause of colonic obstruction. The study aimed to determine whether the percentage of immature granulocytes is a marker of early necrosis in the volvulus. ⋯ IG% and IG count were found to be useful for predicting necrosis in patients with volvulus.
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Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is the most common cause of non-traumatic disability in young adults. Spinal cord involvement is observed in 55-75% of patients with MS. ⋯ The sagittal PSIR sequence may improve the detection of cervical MS plaques due to the improved visibility and intensity ratios. The axial TIRM sequence may be more useful than routine axial T2W in the evaluation of visibility, border sharpness, and size measurement of MS plaques.
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The assessments of left ventricular (LV) longitudinal systolic dynamics in children with ventricular septal defect (VSD) have achieved a major milestone in the evaluation of LV systolic function. ⋯ The LVM among children with VSD is lower than controls but there is no difference between LV function in subjects and controls. There is a linear increase of LVM with descending aorta blood flow.
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This study aimed to compare the effect of different obturation techniques with root canal sealers on the residual filling material after retreatment using SEM. ⋯ Residual filling material was observed in all samples, regardless of the root canal sealer or the obturation technique used. There was a significantly lower smear scores in the AH Plus groups as compared to the GFB.