Pak J Med Sci
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Pilonidal sinus is a disorder of the sacrococcygeal region affecting younger individuals with a higher hair and weight distribution. Treatment involves the use of various surgical modalities, most of which are associated with a high rate of complications. Open procedure (OP) and Limberg Flap (LF) are two commonly performed surgical procedures for the correction of pilonidal sinus disease in our setup. The objective of our study was to compare the treatment of pilonidal sinus disease by primary closure with Limberg Flap verses Open procedure in terms of frequency of postoperative wound infection. ⋯ In terms of wound infection, both procedures are satisfactory surgical procedures for Pilonidal sinus disease.
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The objective of the study was to determine the effect of preoperative stoma site marking on the health- related quality of life (HRQOL). ⋯ The study results demonstrated that patient who underwent stoma site marking reported higher HRQOL than those who did not.
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To present our experience on intramedullary nailing device Sonoma Wrx (Sonoma Orthopedic Products Inc., Santa Rosa, CA, USA) used for internal fixation of extra-articular or simple intra-articular distal radius fractures in adult population. ⋯ Sonoma Wrx, which is an expansible intramedullary elastic locking distal radius nail, offers a good alternative technique for internal fixation of unstable distal radius fractures with the advantage of minimum soft-tissue dissection and related postoperative complications.
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To evaluate the diagnostic values of transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) and transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) in cardiogenic embolic cerebral infarction. ⋯ Detection and diagnosis of cardiac embolic cerebral infarction with TEE is highly accurate and advantageous. Therefore, TEE is worth promotion and application.
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To assess the bond strength of LD ceramics with resin composite material and surface conditioning using Er: YSGG laser and HF acid. ⋯ Hydrofluoric (HF) acid treatment showed significantly better outcomes than YSGG laser surface treatment.