Pre-auricular sinus and its microsurgical excision

Objectives: to determine the role of operating microscopic magnification in reducing its recurrence after surgical excision of pre-auricular sinus

Methods: all patients who underwent microscopic magnification guided surgical excision of pre-auricular sinus were studied. Follow up was carried out for one year for recurrence and other complications

Results: one year follow up revealed satisfactory results regarding recurrence [ 10,%] and post-operative complications

Conclusions: magnification under operating microscope gives good results regarding recurrence, tissue trauma, wound infection, ugly scar and complete excision

Tumores quísticos del páncreas: visión quirúrgica y cohorte de pacientes / Cystic tumors of the pancreas: surgical vision and a patient cohort

Se presenta una cohorte retrospectiva de diez pacientes con tumores quísticos del páncreas, intervenidos en su mayoría – algunos por laparoscopia –, haciendo énfasis en su estudio, diagnóstico y tratamiento quirúrgico, mostrando algunas de las variables evaluadas en su manejo y con especial mención de su enfoque quirúrgico con base en una revisión sistemática de la literatura.

We present a retrospective study of a cohort of ten patients with cystic tumors of the pancreas, most of whom underwent surgery. The study emphasizes study, diagnosis, and treatment of the four who underwent laparoscopic surgery. It presents some of the variables analyzed in their management and pays special attention to their surgery treatment. A systematic review of the literature is also included.

Effects of chamomile extract on biochemical and clinical parameters in a rat model of polycystic ovary syndrome

Polycystic ovary syndrome [PCOS] is a complex endocrine and metabolic disorder associated with ovulatory dysfunction. Presently, little is known about the primary factors that initiate PCOS. Chamomile flowers are used in alternative medicine for its anti-spasmolytic and anti-inflammatory effects. Antispasmodic properties of chamomile ease menstrual cramps and lessen the possibility of premature labor. This medicinal herb also stimulates menstruation. In this study, we evaluated the effects of Chamomile alcoholic-extract on the biochemical and clinical parameters in a rat model of PCOS. Estrous cyclicity of 30 virgin adult cycling rats was monitored by vaginal smears obtained between 0800 and 1200 hours. After about 4 days, each rat received an i.m. injection of Estradiol Valerate [Aburaihan Co., Iran], 2mg in 0.2 ml of corn oil, to induce PCO. Corn oil was injected to the rats in the control group. All the rats in the experimental group were evaluated for follicular cysts 60 days after the injection. Rats with PCOS were treated by multiple doses [25, 50, 75 mg/kg] of intraperitoneal injections of Chamomile alcoholic-extract for ten days. The data were statistically analyzed at a significance level of p<0.05 by ANOVA, followed by the Student Newman-Keuls post hoc test. The histological and hormonal results showed that Chamomile can decrease the signs of PCOS in the ovarian tissue and help LH secretion in rats [p<0.05]. The alcoholic-extract of dried Matricaria chamomilla L. flowers can not only induce recovery from a PCO induced state in rats, but also increase dominant follicles. Additionally better endometrial tissue arrangements can be regarded as another therapeutic effect of Chamomile

Bilateral intranasal button batteries

Insertion of foreign body in ear, nose and aero digestive tract is a common condition encountered in ENT practice. Toddlers and young children are often the victims. The presentation of a child with bilateral insertion of alkaline button batteries into nasal cavities resulting into delayed septal perforation, and its optimal management has been discussed here

Pre-Auricular sinus: review and comparative study of surgical techniques

To determine the role of operating microscope in excision of preauricular sinus. A retrospective study. From January 2005 to July 2006 at Mayo Hospital, Lahore. All the patients who underwent preauricular sinus excision under operating microscope were studied. Patients reviewed in follow up for recurrence of sinus and other complications. A follow up of all operated patients for a period of minimum of 8 months revealed good results without any recurrence. Magnification employed during surgery minimizes the risk of recurrence of preauricular sinuses

Bioavailability and pharmacokinetics of intramuscular digoxin in rabbits

Comparison of digoxin plasma concentrations in an intravenous and intramuscular crossover study in six adult - white New - Zeland rabbits, indicates that intramuscular digoxin is absorbed well and can be used as an alternative way to intravenous administration but further investigations on man are needed