Volume 10
Survival Rates of Patients with Advanced Dementia Following Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)
1. Abstract
1.1. Background
Dementia is a progressive, neurodegenerative, terminal syndrome, that causes gradual decline of cognitive abilities that affects a per-
son’s ability to perform daily activities. Patients with advanced de
Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) – A Recently Approved Procedure For The Treatment of Obesity
1. Abstract
Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) has recently been recognized as a valid procedure in the management of obesity.
Unexpected giant Sinonasal Osteoma Following Surgery for Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Polyps: A Case Report
1. Abstract
Osteomas are the most frequently observed benign bone tumors of paranasal sinuses. These slow-growing, benign tumors are often
asymptomatic and typically discovered incidentally on radiological exams conducted for unrelated complaints. However, their potential
for significant complications arises when they grow to a size or position that impacts adjacent structures.
WORMSCOPE© Led to Two Innovative Ideas: Combination with AI for “Self-Guidance” and “Remote Endoscopy”
After successful processing of WORMSCOPE for manufacturing by several manufacturing companies, a new two innovative ideas have been emerged which are only supported by this device.
Clinical Presentation, Histopathological Characteristics and Outcome of Surgery in Young Age Rectum Cancer Patients: A North Indian Study
1. Abstract
1.1. Introduction
The study has been carried out to understand the clinicopathological characteristics and treatment outcome in young age rectal cancer
patients as compared to elderly patients in a tertiary care teaching hospital in north India.
Efficacy and Safety of Computed Tomography-guided Radiofrequency Ablation For Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Retrospective Study
1. Abstract
1.1. Aims: We investigated the results of CT-guided radiofrequency ablation (CT-guided RFA) for HCC, with or without artificial pneumothorax for lesions of sub-phrenic and caudate lobe location or inconspicuous lesions by ultrasonography. The usefulness and safety
were discussed.
Appendicitis in Basrah City: An Observational Study
1. Abstract
1.1. Background
Acute Appendicitis is a prevalent cause of severe lower abdomen discomfort that necessitates rapid attendance at the emergency department, Its occurs in approximately 17.7 million individuals worldwide each year. The study aimed to evaluate factors influencing development of AA in Basrah city.
Gracilis Muscle Transposition Should Be Strongly Considered as the Treatment of Choice for Complete Fecal Incontinence
1.Abstract
Purpose: The degree of anal incontinence range from simply
incontinence to flatus or liquid to solid stool. Surgery may be carried out if conservative measures alone are not sufficient to control
incontinence. Isolated sphincter defects (IAS/EAS) may be treated with sphincteroplasty and if this fails, neosphincter with gracilis
muscle transposition (graciloplasty) or artificial anal sphincter may
be indicated.
Isolated Terminal Ileitis- Crohn’s Disease or Something Else?
1. Abstract
Introduction: Isolated terminal ileitis (ITI) is commonly
found associated with Crohn’s disease but it has other etiologies
too. Other common causes of ITI include nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) use, tuberculosis and other bacterial/parasitic infections, neoplasia, radiation or other autoimmune disorders.
Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography (MRCP): Innovations in Non-Invasive Visualization of the Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Systems
1. Abstract
Over the past two decades, magnetic resonance cholangiopancre- atography (MRCP) has become more sophisticated. It contious to play a crucial part in the non-invasive study of numerous pancre- aticobiliary diseases. The following review aims to provide readers with an overview of the fundamental concepts behind MRCP, the various methods now in use such as functional and secretin-stimu- lated MRCP), the pitfalls, and the primary clinical indications for its application.