Pak J Med Sci
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Benign tumors of the esophagus are uncommon, and primary esophageal schwannoma of the esophagus is even rarer, accounting for 2% of cases. Less than 30 cases have been reported in the literature. Here we report a case of a young man with a symptomatic giant esophageal schwannoma, which was completely removed by laparoscopic three-staged esophagectomy. ⋯ Esophageal schwannoma must be kept as a possible diagnosis in patients presenting with benign esophageal tumors. Esophagectomy is the mainstay of treatment for giant esophageal schwannomas. Minimally invasive esophagectomy can be safely performed for giant benign esophageal tumors.
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To determine the effect of educational interventions on knowledge and approach of Allied Health Sciences Students regarding blood groups and blood donation. ⋯ Educational interventions were effective in improving the knowledge of Allied Health Sciences students about blood groups and blood donation. The enlightenment strategies positively influenced students towards the active participation in blood donation campaigns.
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This study aimed to evaluate the clinical effectiveness of ORIF versus Ilizarov for the management of Type C closed pilon fractures of the distal tibia at 12 months follow up. ⋯ Among patients with an acute, displaced, intra-articular fracture of the distal tibia, neither external fixation nor locking plate fixation resulted in superior disability status at 12 months. Patient factors may need to be considered in deciding the optimal approach.
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To evaluate the results of the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test used in prostate cancer screening. ⋯ In our study, it is important to diagnose benign prostatic hypertrophy or prostate cancer in patients aged 55-69 years, whose mean PSA levels were 6.81±4.39, and referred to a urologist. As a contribution to the discussions in the literature, we recommend that the patient with symptoms be referred to the urologist after the test request and the joint decision with the family physician.
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To evaluate the reliability and validity of the Chinese Version of the Spiritual Care-giving Scale (C-SCGS) in nursing undergraduates and its application. ⋯ The C-SCGS may be used to evaluate the spiritual cognition of Chinese nursing undergraduates by virtue of its good reliability and validity.