scholarly journals Dorsal plication during penile orthoplasty with and without neurovascular bundle mobilizationA comparative clinical trial conducted At Ghazy Al-Hariri teaching hospital for surgical specialties (2013 –2015)

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 11-17
Author(s):  
Yousuf Mohammed Alhallaq ◽  
Yahia Muhaisin Ali ◽  
Harth Mohamed Kamber Al-Saadawi

Background: Dorsal plication on each side of the penis at the 2 and 10-o’clock positions had been a mainstay for correction of ventral penile curvature. However, because only the 12-o’clock position proved to be a nerve-free zone, dorsal plication at the 12-o’clock position can be advocated. Objectives: To evaluate tunica albuginea plication with and without neurovascular bundle mobilization in patients with ventral penile curvature. Type of the study: A prospective study. Methods: A 34 patients with a mean age of (4.8 ± 0.54) years, Who still have ventral penile curvature all ≤ 30º after degloving of penis with or without other orthoplasty technique, randomized into two groups, in group (A) 17 patients subjected to midline dorsal penile plication at 12-o'clock, whereas in group (B) 17 patients subjected to plication of tunica albuginea at 2 and 10-o’clock positions after neurovascular bundle mobilization. Results: 94.1% of group (A) and 88.2% of group (B) Patients have satisfactory appearance of the penis. No complications were reported in both groups Conclusions: The incision and plication of tunica albuginea with neurovascular bundle mobilization is long and more invasive procedure than Midline dorsal penile plication with no significant differences in outcome.

Hand Surgery ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 18 (02) ◽  
pp. 189-192 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anis Dosani ◽  
Sameer K. Khan ◽  
Sheila Gray ◽  
Steve Joseph ◽  
Ian A. Whittaker

This prospective non-randomised two-cohort study compares the use of an absorbable suture (Poliglecrapone [Monocryl]: Group A) and a non-absorbable suture (Polyamide [Ethilon]: Group B) in wound closure after elective carpal tunnel decompression. The primary outcome was scar cosmesis as assessed by the Stonybrook Scar Evaluation Scale (SBSES); the financial cost of wound closure was compared as a secondary outocome. All fifty patients completed follow-up. At six weeks, there was no significant difference in the two groups regarding scar tenderness (p = 0.5), although residual swelling was more evident in the absorbable group (p = 0.2). The mean SBSES score at six weeks was 4.72 in Group A, and 4.8 in Group B (p = 0.3). The unit cost per closed wound of Monocryl was three times than Ethilon (p < 0.05). Ethilon is thus cost-effective without compromising the cosmetic outcome, and we recommend using this as the preferred suture for closure of carpal tunnel wounds.


Author(s):  
Parminderpal Singh ◽  
Kiranjit Kiranjit

Objective: The present study was aimed to analyze the side effects of olmesartan medoxomil and enalapril in hypertensive subjects.Methods: The study consisted of newly diagnosed hypertension categorized according to 7th report of Joint National Commission on prevention, detection, evaluation, and treatment of high blood pressure. The subjects were divided into two groups. The Group A subjects received olmesartan, and Group B subjects received enalapril. Pressure was recorded both in supine and sitting positions. The appearance of side effects was observed in the follow-up, i.e., dry cough, headache, postural hypotension, angioedema, dizziness, skin rashes, taste alterations, and urticaria. A statistical data were prepared on the basis of information obtained and analyzed thoroughly for antihypertensive effects and side effects of olmesartan and enalapril. SPSS software was used for analysis.Results: There was observed an increase in the incidence of taste alteration with drug therapy in Group B (Enalapril). There was observed an increase in the incidence of postural hypotension with drug therapy in both groups. In Group A (Olmesartan), the incidence of postural hypotension at the beginning of trial, 4 weeks, and 8 weeks was 0%, 2%, and 2%, respectively. In Group A (Olmesartan), there was no incidence of a headache at the beginning of trial, at 4 weeks and 8 weeks.Conclusion: From the study, it can be concluded that both olmesartan and enalapril are effective in Stage I and Stage II hypertension, but olmesartan is tolerated well with lesser side effects.


2011 ◽  
Vol 14 (5) ◽  
pp. 457-462 ◽  
Author(s):  
Boaz Weisz ◽  
Liat Hogen ◽  
Yoav Yinon ◽  
Liat Gindes ◽  
Alon Shrim ◽  
...  

Objective: To evaluate the perinatal outcome of MC twins with selective IUGR (sIUGR).Study design: A prospective study, which included three groups of MC twins: Group A, uncomplicated MC twin pregnancies (n = 91); group B, sIUGR with normal umbilical artery Doppler (n = 19); and group C, sIUGR with abnormal (absence or reversed EDV) umbilical artery Doppler (n = 18). The latter were routinely hospitalized in the high-risk ward under strict surveillance.Results: Neonatal outcome of fetuses complicated with sIUGR and normal Doppler was similar to controls. Neonates born to pregnancies complicated by sIUGR and abnormal Doppler had significantly increased incidence of CNS findings, RDS, NEC, sepsis, and neonatal death compared to controls. Adverse outcome in this group was independently associated only with gestational age at birth.Conclusion: The perinatal outcomes of MC twins complicated with sIUGR and normal Doppler are similar to uncomplicated MC pregnancies. MC twins with sIUGR and abnormal Doppler have reasonable outcomes, yet significantly more neonatal complications compared to non-complicated MC twins.


1996 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 140-144
Author(s):  
J L Teruel ◽  
R Marcen ◽  
J Navarro-Antolin ◽  
A Aguilera ◽  
G Fernandez-Juarez ◽  
...  

According to this facility's protocol for the treatment of anemia in hemodialyzed patients, androgens were administered to male patients aged over 50 yr and recombinant human erythropoietin was administered to male patients below 50 yr of age and to female patients. In the study presented here, both therapeutic approaches have been prospectively analyzed. Patients were divided into two groups. Group A was composed of 18 patients, aged 62 +/- 12 yr, treated with nandrolone decanoate (200 mg/wk im) for 6 months; Group B was composed of 22 patients (6 men, 16 women) aged 47 +/- 15 yr, treated with subcutaneous recombinant human erythropoietin (initial dose, 6000 IU/wk) for 6 months. The increases of hemoglobin were similar in both groups; Group A, from 7.3 +/- 0.8 to 10.8 +/- 1.7 g/dL (P < 0.001), and Group B, from 7 +/- 0.6 to 10.4 +/- 1 g/dL (P < 0.001). In Group A, increases of triglycerides (159 +/- 71 versus 267 +/- 153 mg/dL, P < 0.001), serum albumin (3.9 +/- 0.3 versus 4.2 +/- 0.3 g/dL, P < 0.05), and dry weight (62.1 +/- 9.8 versus 64.9 +/- 10.1 kg, P < 0.001) were observed, which remained unmodified in Group B. Blood pressure control worsened in one patient (6%) from Group A, and in ten patients (45%) from Group B (P < 0.05). In conclusion, androgens produced an improvement in anemia in selected patients, similar to that achieved by use of recombinant human erythropoietin but at a lower cost. Androgens also have an appreciable anabolic effect and did not increase the blood pressure.


2021 ◽  
pp. 27-29
Author(s):  
Prashant Lavania ◽  
Ankush Gupta ◽  
Rahul Chaudhary

INTRODUCTION: Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is the most common condition affecting men those are 50 years of age and above.TURP is still the widely used technique for management of BPH. TURPwith advent of newer technologies in diathermy and visual scope, has turned into a relatively safe one. AIM:To study role of catheter traction on blood loss and complications in patients with TURP. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This study was done among patients of BPH admitted in the Department of Surgery at S.N. Medical College, Agra during the period from January 2019 to February 2020. Total 60 cases were enrolled in the study and divided into two groups. Group A(30 patients) with traction on catheter after TURPand Group B(30 patients) without traction on catheter. DISCUSSION: Blood loss and irrigation uid was signicantly less in the group with traction on foley's catheter. Duration of hospital stay and complications were also lesser in group with traction. CONCLUSION: Traction on foley's catheter post TURP is effective in managing BPH with the merits of higher safety due to less blood loss and early discharge.


2020 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Esam Desoky ◽  
Khaled M. Abd Elwahab ◽  
Islam M. El-Babouly ◽  
Mohammed M. Seleem

<b><i>Objective:</i></b> To evaluate the impact of body mass index (BMI) on the outcomes of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) in the flank-free modified supine position. <b><i>Patients and Methods:</i></b> A prospective study was carried out in the urology department during the period from May 2015 to October 2019 on 464 patients admitted for PCNL. The patients were divided into 4 matched groups according to their BMI: group A, normal weight with 18.5 ≤ BMI &#x3c;25 kg/m<sup>2</sup>; group B, overweight with 25 ≤ BMI &#x3c;30 kg/m<sup>2</sup>; group C, obese with 30 ≤ BMI &#x3c;40 kg/m<sup>2</sup>; and group D, morbid obesity with BMI ≥40 kg/m<sup>2</sup>. All operative data as well as postoperative outcomes are recorded and compared to each other. <b><i>Results:</i></b> The 4 studied groups were matched regarding age. The comorbidities were slightly higher in groups C and D. The operative time and fluoroscopy time were slightly high in obese and morbid obese groups but with no significant difference. The rate of complications either major or minor was comparable in all groups. No significant difference was seen among all groups regarding hemoglobin loss, stone-free rate, hospital stay, and need for auxiliary procedures. <b><i>Conclusions:</i></b> The outcome of PCNL in flank-free modified supine position is not affected by changes in BMI. The procedure can be performed in obese and morbid obese patients safely with results similar to and comparable to nonobese patients.


2016 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-21
Author(s):  
Sakhawat Mahmud Khan ◽  
Md Matiar Rahaman Khan ◽  
Shahin Akhter ◽  
Md Mizanur Rahman

Background: Lower urinary tract symptoms suggestive of symptomatic Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) are a very common disease in elderly men .The incidence of benign prostatic hyperplasia is age related.Objectives: To compare the efficacy and safety of Tamsulosin and Terazosin in the treatment of symptomatic Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia.Methods: This was a prospective study carried out in the Department of Urology, Chittagong Medial College Hospital, Chittagong, Bangladesh during the period of July to December 2014. Total 40 patients of 45-80 years of age were consequently selected according to inclusion criteria. After completion of baseline clinical evaluation and investigations, participants were divided into two groups, group A and group B. Group A (n=20) was given Terazosin 1mg daily for 3 days at bed time and then 2 mg daily at bed time for 2 months. Group B (n=20) was given Tamsulosin, 0.4 mg per day for 2 months. Efficacy was evaluated of each group after 2 month follow up and lastly a comparison was made between them. The parameters monitored were International Prostate Symptoms Score (IPSS) Maximum urine flow rate (Qmax) and Post Voidal Residual Volume (PVR). Tamsulosin 0.4 mg and Terazosin 2 mg once daily for 8 weeks both are effective in relieving symptoms of BPH but Tamsulosin is superior to Terazosin in improvement of total IPSS (p<0.001) and Qmax (p<0.01) PVR (p<0.01) at the end point.Results: Outcome of parameters at follow up after 2 months. Tamsulosin group showed significant improvement of IPSS (p<0.05) PVR (p<0.001) and Qmax (p<0.001) than Terazosin. The incidence of adverse events by administration of Tamsulosin was less than that by Terazosin.Conclusion: Tamsulosin appears to have more efficacy and safety than Terazosin in symptomatic BPH.Chatt  Shi Hosp Med Coll J; Vol.15 (1); Jan 2016; Page 17-21


1970 ◽  
pp. 16-20
Author(s):  
Abu Saleh Md Waliullah ◽  
Shoheli Alam ◽  
MA Aziz ◽  
AR Khan

Introduction: Popular Swenson's pull through (1948) is still the most commonly practiced 'Gold Standard' of operative treatment for rectosigmoid hirschsprung's disease (HD). But minimally invasive transanal endorectal pull through (TERPT) is now being increasingly practiced worldwide for its treatment in many centers. Here we are describing our comparative experience between TERPT and Swenson's pull through, at Dhaka Shishu Hospital to show the per-operative advantages of the former over the latter. Materials and methods: It is a prospective study at Dhaka Shishu Hospital during January 2000 to December 2001 in 32 (age, body weight and resected Rectosigmoid length matched) biopsy confirmed patients of HD divided into two Groups: Gr. A (na = 16) and Gr. B (nb = 16) patients who underwent TERPT and Swenson's pull through respectively. Unpaired 't' and χ2 (with Yate's correction) tests were used for statistical analysis whereas operative duration, volume of blood loss and transfusion requirements were used as parameters of the study. Results: For study Group A (TERPT) - operative time, volume of blood loss and transfusion requirement were significantly lesser (P < 0.01, P < 0.001 and P < 0.001 respectively) than the control Group B (Swenson's procedure). Conclusions: Through this small comparative study, TERPT was found to be more advantageous than the Swenson's pull through procedure in terms of operative duration, blood loss and transfusion requirement. Key words: TERPT; Swenson's; Compare. DOI: 10.3329/bjch.v31i1.6068 Bangladesh Journal of Child Health 2007; Vol.31(1-3): 12-15


2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (33) ◽  
pp. 3145-3149
Author(s):  
Nannam Venkata Ramanaiah ◽  
Gandikota Venkata Prakash ◽  
Kumbha Roja Ramani ◽  
Shaik Heena ◽  
Dintyala Venkata S.S. Mythri ◽  
...  

BACKGROUND Diabetic foot is the most common and most feared complication of diabetes and is more significant than nephropathy, retinopathy, heart attack, and stroke combined. Diabetes-associated problems are the second common cause of lowerlimb amputations in India. Foot disorders like ulcerations, infection, Gangrene are the leading causes of hospitalization in patients with diabetes mellitus in India.1 METHODS A prospective study, carried out on 100 diabetic patients with foot ulcers over a period of one year from April 2019 to March 2020 at Sri Venkateswara Medical College hospital. The extent of foot infection was assessed based on Wagner’s classification and were studied based on the culture and sensitivity obtained and the efficacy of the antibiotic used. RESULTS The data analysis of 100 patients has given the following results. 70 % (70 patients) of them were culture positive, and 30 % (30 patients) were culture negative. Culture positive patients were divided into two groups with 35 patients each. Group A started on empirical therapy, Group B on sensitive antibiotic therapy. Repeat swab taken on day 7 from the previously culture-positive patients (70 patients), it was found that 30 out of 35 patients of group-A (empirical therapy) were still culture positive with a similar or newer organism, only 5 patients were culture negative, whereas in 35 patients of Group-B (sensitive antibiotic therapy) only 5 patients were culture positive with a similar or newer organism, remaining 30 patients were culture negative. Sensitive antibiotic therapy was found to be effective than empirical therapy in treatment of diabetic foot ulcers. CONCLUSIONS Culture and sensitivity from the wounds play a critical role in prescribing appropriate antibiotic at the time of admission itself rather than starting the empirical treatment. KEYWORDS Diabetic Foot, Culture and Sensitivity, Empirical Antibiotic Therapy


Author(s):  
Ahmed Ali ◽  
Abdel-Razek Kh. Abdel-razek ◽  
Salem Fahmy

Background: Testes, epididymis and accessory glands measurements should be mandatory as an imminent for male selection. This study aimed at defining the ultrasonographic characteristics and measurements of testes, epididymis and accessory glands at different growth stages in Chios rams.Methods: Sixteen rams were assigned by age class into: group A (pre-pubertal, n=3), group B (pubertal, n=5) and group C (mature, n=8). Scrotal circumference (SC) was measured using a tape. Scrotal contents were examined using a B-mode ultrasound. Testicular breadth (TB), thicknesses of tunica albuginea (TA) and mediastinum (MS) and the largest dimension of epididymal tail (EpT) were estimated. Trans-rectal ultrasound was carried out to estimate the echogenicity and diameter of bulbourethral gland (BUG), height of pars dessiminata of prostate (PDP) and maximum breadth of seminal gland (SG).Result: SC increased curvilinear with age. Testicular echogenicity increased with age. Thickness of TA did not differ with age. MS could not detect in pre-pubertal rams, reached maximum thickness with puberty and became relatively thinner by maturity. EpT evidently enlarged with puberty. BUG, PDP and SG exhibited moderate echogenicity. They reached their greatest size with sexual maturity. SC estimated by tape and TB estimated by US correlated with most of the ultrasonographic measurements of the epididymis and accessory glands.


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