Open Access DOI:10.23937/2377-4630/1410168

Anaesthetic Management of Rigid Bronchoscopic Guided Removal of Endobronchial Tumour: A Case Series

Harishwar M, Karthik Jain M and Arpana Kedlaya

Article Type: CASE SERIES | First Published: 2023/12/01

Anaesthetic challenges involving removal of endobronchial growths are numerous. Use of rigid bronchoscopy, electrocautery, cryoprobe apart from the need of continuous communication and monitoring are essential part of this unique anesthetic care. We report two cases of endobronchial tumors which were removed under general anesthesia....

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2643-4474/1710148

Clinical and Histopathological Aspects of Primary Intracranial Tumours: Case Series of 178 Patients in Yaounde

Haman Nassourou Oumarou, Bello Figuim, Ndome Toto Orlane, Baboke Indira, Nzedzou MG and Djientcheu Vincent De Paul

Article Type: Case Report | First Published: 2023/11/16

Primary intracranial tumours in Africa present a histopathologic and immune-histochemical diagnostic problem with regards to the limited diagnostic resources which still has to be improved. This case series shares the experience of 2 university hospitals in Cameroon including 178 patients sampled on a 6-year period (January 2014 to December 2019), concerning the clinical, histopathologic and immuno-histochemical aspects....

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3656/1410439

QuantiFERON in the Diagnosis of Tuberculosis

Hamida Amer and Amal Ouhida

Article Type: Original Article | First Published: 2023/11/29

The study include (n = 254 cases), (58 sample 22.8%) show positive results by Quantiferon test while (196 sample 77.1%) show negative test. Females constituted 118 (46.4%) of the total cases, while the males constituted 136 (53.6%). The age (31-40 years) for the negative includes (35 cases 13.7%) while (41-50 years and (61-70 years) for positive include (11 cases 4.3%)....

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2377-9004/1410250

Early-Onset Neonatal Listeriosis - A Case Report

Walid Alhussin, M.B.B.S, CABP and Moamena Jadaa, MBBS

Article Type: Case Report | First Published: 2023/11/30

Listeriosis is a rare and severe foodborne infection caused by Listeria monocytogenes, which manifests as septicemia and central nervous system (CNS) infections with a high fatality rate of around 20 to 30%. However, neonatal listeriosis has rarely been reported in UAE....

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2474-1353/1510157

Examining the Effect of Urban Household Food Insecurity on Fertility in Lideta Sub-City, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Ephrem Tadesse Goda, Terefe Degefa Boshera and Mengistu Ketema Aredo

Article Type: Original Article | First Published: 2023/11/29

Despite investment and support for family planning in developing countries, some people living in poverty are hesitant to use modern birth control methods, and usage rates are insufficient. Improved reproductive health is directly related to enhanced nutrition, while optimal nutrition fosters superior reproductive health outcomes. This study aims to examine the relationship between household food insecurity and fertility in Lideta Sub-City, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia....

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2469-5777/1510101

Removal of a Bent Intramedullary Nail in Lower Extremity: Review of Removal Techniques

Mahircan Demir and Caner Citak

Article Type: Review Article | First Published: 2023/11/25

Intramedullary nailing (IMN) is a standard orthopedic procedure for treating fractures in the lower extremity. While IMNs are generally effective, rare complications, such as nail bending, can present challenges for both patients and surgeons. This article presents a case report of a patient with a bent intramedullary nail in the lower extremity and provides a comprehensive literature review on the management of this unusual complication. ...

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410157

Clinical Expressions of Herniosis: Report of a Case

Jesús Andrés Montero-Puga, Guillermo Padrón-Arredondo and Adriana Tereza Cruz-Méndez

Article Type: Case Report | First Published: 2023/11/25

The etiology of hernias involves changes in the expression of different components of the extracellular matrix, which especially affect the fascia transversalis (FT), such as collagen, the elastic component and metalloproteinases (MMP). On the other hand, there is an overexpression of MMP-2 in the FT of young patients with direct inguinal hernia, correlated with an increase in TGF-beta1 that shows an attempt to counteract an increased process of degradation of the extracellular matrix in these p...

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-346X/1410150

A Hospital-Based Study of Profile of Patients Availing Free Cataract Services at Tertiary Eye Hospital of Nepal

Krishna Kant Gupta, Govind Gurung, Uttam Kumar Karn and Priyanka Singh

Article Type: Original Article | First Published: 2023/11/23

A total of 6916 patients received free eye service from camps, out of which 3136 were male (45.34%) and 3780 were female (54.66%). 3059 patients were selected for cataract and other ocular surgeries of which 1776 patients (58.05%) came to receive various ocular surgeries. 853 were male (48%) and 923 were female (52%); Of which 1706 patients received free cataract surgery, 69 patients received pterygium (PERFECT) surgery and only one patient came to receive entropion correction surgery....

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2377-4630/1410167

Evaluating the Utilization of Nalbuphine as an Adjuvant to 0.5% Bupivacaine for Ultrasound-Guided Supraclavicular Brachial Plexus Blockade: A Study in a Tertiary Care Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Mir Masud Royhan, Nazmul Ahsan Siddiqi Rubel, Abul Ishrat, Md Anisur Rahman and Nazem Ahmed

Article Type: Original Article | First Published: 2023/11/24

Supraclavicular block (SCB) has demonstrated remarkable post-operative patient outcomes in upper limb surgeries. Bupivacaine, a long-acting regional anesthetic, exhibits efficacy that can be influenced by the concomitant administration of additives....

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2377-4630/1410166

Anesthetic Management of the Case of Removal of Tracheobronchial Foreign Body in a Whistling Child: A Case Report

Renu Sinha, MD, Ruma Thakuria, MD, Hitesh Verma, MD and Abhishek Singh, MD

Article Type: Case Report | First Published: 2023/11/22

Tracheobronchial foreign body pose an anesthetic challenge due to their propensity to cause partial or complete airway obstruction resulting in a need for urgent bronchoscopy and removal. Diagnosis mainly depends on taking proper history and radiological investigation which should demonstrate the time, type and location of the foreign body. The most suitable type of anesthesia and ventilation should be chosen that reduces the risk of complications, morbidity and mortality. ...