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    • Root Reconstruction with Total Replacement of Ascending Aorta Using Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest and Selective Cerebral Perfusion for Moderately Dilated Distal Ascending Aorta 

      Yamashiro, Satoshi; Arakaki, Ryoko; Kise, Yuya; Inafuku, Hitoshi; Kuniyoshi, Yukio (Scientific Research, 2013-07)
      Objective: We have occasionally encountered a moderately dilated distal ascending aorta while reconstructing an aortic root. We describe reconstruction of an extended root and ascending aorta using our current strategy. ...

    • Late Presentation of a Congenital Intrinsic Duodenal Obstruction in a Patient with Anorectal Malformation 

      Mandhan, Parkash; Rathod, Kirtikumar J.; Sankhla, Dilip (Scientific Research, 2013-07)
      Anorectal Malformations are known to be associated with various other congenital anomalies including duodenal atresia. An association of congenital intrinsic duodenal obstruction causing partial duodenal obstruction in a ...

    • The Effect of Percutaneous Screw Fixation of Lateral Malleolus on Ankle Fracture Healing and Function 

      Latif, Girgis; Al-Saadi, Hayder; Zekry, Medhat; Hassan, Malallah A.; Mulla, Jamal Al (Scientific Research, 2013-08)
      Purpose: To measure the effectiveness of using percutaneous intramedullary screw fixation of the lateral malleolus fracture on the healing and functional outcome of ankle fracture. Materials and Methods: Forty-six patients ...

    • Early Recurrence of a Cardiac Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma 

      López, Laura R.; Bauza, Ángela G.; Cereijo, Jose M. M.; Álvarez, José R.; Názar, Belén A.; Quiroga, Juan S. (Scientific Research, 2013-09)
      Malignant fibrous histiocytoma (MFH) is a rare tumor of the heart and the patients with these tumors usually have a poor prognosis. We report a case of MFH with an origin from the left superior pulmonary vein, involving ...

    • Independent Lung Ventilation for Re expansion Pulmonary Edema 

      Garg, Sheetal; Bedi, Harinder S.; Singh, Melchisedec; Abraham, Valsa (Scientific Research, 2013-09)
      Reexpansion pulmonary oedema (RPE) is a rare but potentially fatal complication with no clear cut guidelines for its management. When the injury to the lung is primarily one sided, conventional modes of ventilation can ...

    • Mesh Infection and Migration after Umbilical Hernia Repair 

      Ripetti, Valter; Vaccara, Vincenzo L.; Angelini, Eleonora; Giorgio, Giovan B.; Alloni, Rossana (Scientific Research, 2013-10)
      Mesh infection and migration are dangerous and common complications after hernia repair. Many factors cause mesh migration, which may or may not be associated to infection. Before performing hernia repair using a mesh, ...

    • Cardiomyopathies in Tropical Countries: Causes and Nosological Perspective 

      Touze, Jean-Etienne; Fourcade, Laurent (Scientific Research, 2013-11)
      Background: Cardiomyopathy is the main cause of heart failure in developing countries, mainly in Africa. In those areas the concept of “tropical cardiomyopathy” is still used to design all unexplained cardiomyopathy. The ...

    • Bradyarrythmias: A Study of Anthropometric, Demographic and Comorbidity Profiles in an African Population 

      Thomas, Martins O.; Ogunleye, Ezekiel O.; Olusoji, Olugbenga O.; Olugbemi, Augustin; Ojo, O. O. (Scientific Research, 2013-11)
      Background: Bradyarrhythmias are a group of cardiac rhythm disorders that are characterized by bradycardia and they are cosmopolitan in distribution. Their demographic, anthropometric and comorbidity attributes are yet ...

    • Morbidity and Mortality after Colorectal Surgery for Cancer 

      Angelucci, Giulio P.; Sinibaldi, Giovanni; Orsaria, Paolo; Arcudi, Claudio; Colizza, Sergio (Scientific Research, 2013-11)
      Colorectal Cancer is the second most common cancer in western countries and, currently, surgical resection is still the principal treatment for this pathology. However, the operation carries significant morbidity and ...

    • Metabolic Syndrome in People with HIV/AIDS 

      Werberich, Ana Paula; Ceren, Juliana; Romancini, Jayder L. H.; Pimentel, Giuliano G. de A.; Junior, Miguel S.; Pupulin, Áurea R. T. (Scientific Research, 2013-12)
      Background: Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART) has changed the clinical picture of HIV infection by reducing morbidity and mortality rates in the population. However, alterations in lipid metabolism leading to ...

    • Health Hazards of Solvents Exposure among Workers in Paint Industry 

      Hassan, Aida Abd El Hamid; Elnagar, Safaa Abd El Moez; El Tayeb, Ihab Mohammadi; Bolbol, Sara Abd El Halim (Scientific Research, 2013-12)
      Background: Paints and coatings include paints, varnishes, lacquers, stains, printing inks and more. A wide variety of volatile solvents are used in paint and coating manufacturing including aliphatic and aromatic ...

    • Pattern of HIV-1 Drug Resistance among Adults on ART in Nigeria 

      Odaibo, Georgina N.; Okonkwo, Prosper; Adewole, Isaac F.; Olaleye, David O. (Scientific Research, 2013-12)
      Background: The development of anitiretroviral drug resistance may limit the benefit of antiretroviral therapy. Therefore the need to closely monitor these mutations, especially the use of ART is increasing. This study ...

    • Comparison of Double-Incision Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy and Needlescopic Cholecystectomy 

      Ko, Kenju; Yamada, Shigetoshi; Hayashi, Ken; Tsunoda, Akira; Kusanagi, Hiroshi; Kano, Nobuyasu (Scientific Research, 2013-12)
      Purpose: Recently, reduced port surgery is becoming popular for laparoscopic surgery. “Reduced” means reducing the size or number of ports, but it is controversial as to which procedure is better. We evaluated double-incision ...

    • Improving HIV Treatment Adherence through a Public Private Partnership in Zambia 

      Fomundam, Henry; Maranga, Andrew; Kamanga, Joseph; Tesfay, Abraham; Choola, Tamara; Nyangu, Stephen; Wutoh, Anthony (Scientific Research, 2014-03)
      Background: Effective ART with low viral loads and absence of STIs significantly reduce chances of sexual transmission of HIV. ART is therefore a key pillar in HIV prevention. Appropriate support is however essential for ...

    • Impact of Age on Surgical Outcomes after Robot Assisted Laparoscopic Hysterectomies 

      Eddib, A.; Hughes, S.; Aalto, M.; Eswar, A.; Erk, M.; Michalik, C.; Krovi, V.; Singhal, P. (Scientific Research, 2014-03)
      Objective: To estimate the impact of patient’s age on surgical outcomes in patients undergoing robotic hysterectomy. Methods: A retrospective review of prospectively collected cohort data for a consecutive series of ...

    • Heart Surgery Practice in Sub Saharan Africa: Single Nigerian Institutional Midterm Results and Challenges 

      Nwiloh, Jonathan O.; Oludara, Mobolaji A.; Adebola, Philip A. (Scientific Research, 2014-03)
      Background: The majority of prospective cardiac surgical patients in sub Saharan Africa lack access to open heart surgery. We reviewed our midterm results to identify the obstacles to growth and challenges with sustainability. ...

    • The Effectiveness of Surgical Methods of Treatment of Pulmonary Tuberculosis for Patients with Multidrug Resistant at Adequate Chemotherapy (Retrospective, Case Control, Comparative Research) 

      Yerimbetov, Kulakhmet Dildakhmetovich; Zetov, Askar Shintasovich; Abildayev, Tleukhan; Bekembayeva, Gulbadan Sabitovna; Ismailov, Shahimurat Shaimovych (Scientific Research, 2014-04)
      In this article, there are given results of comparative studying of efficiency of surgical and conservative treatment of 277 patients with multidrug resistant tuberculosis. The effectiveness of the surgical treatment of ...

    • Adenocarcinoma of the Appendix in Young Men with Acute Appendicitis 

      Alexiou, K.; Ioannidis, Argyrios; Drikos, I.; Karanikas, I.; Fotopoulos, A.; Chorti, M.; Economou, N. (Scientific Research, 2014-05)
      Intoduction: The adenocarcinomas of the appendix are rare tumors of the gastrointestinal truct that often reveal no clear clinical symptoms and are not diagnosed in time. In this study, we analyze a rare case of an ...

    • DNA Vaccines Approach: From Concepts to Applications 

      Pereira, Vanessa Bastos; Zurita-Turk, Meritxell; Saraiva, Tessália D. L.; Castro, Camila P.; Souza, Bianca M.; Agresti, Pamela M.; Lima, Fernanda A.; Pfeiffer, Vanessa N.; Azevedo, Marcela S. P.; Rocha, Clarissa S.; Pontes, Daniela S.; Azevedo, Vasco; Miyoshi, Anderson (Scientific Research, 2014-05)
      DNA vaccines are the third generation vaccines based on purified plasmid preparations containing transgenes that encode antigenic/therapeutic proteins or peptides capable of triggering an immune response against a wide ...

    • Prevalence and Incidence of HIV Infection among Fishermen along Lake Victoria Beaches in Kisumu County, Kenya 

      Ondondo, Raphael O.; Ng’ang’a, Zipporah W.; Mpoke, Solomon; Kiptoo, Michael; Bukusi, Elizabeth A. (Scientific Research, 2014-06)
      Background: Herpes simplex virus type-2 (HSV-2) and human papillomavirus (HPV) are common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among fishing communities and are associated with high HIV prevalence in this underserved ...