Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan
ISSN: 1022-386X (PRINT)
ISSN: 1681-7168 (ONLINE)
Modified Double-Tract Reconstruction in Gastrointestinal Reconstruction After Proximal GastrectomyBy Yingying Li, Jian Wu, Ming Han, Wenbin Li, Zhibin Bi, Objective: To determine the clinical efficacy and safety of modified double-channel anastomosis for digestive tract reconstruction in proximal gastrec... |
Nusinersen and Risdiplam On Motor Function for Spinal Muscular Atrophy the Impact of Type 2 And 3: A Meta-AnalysisBy Bo Chen, Yuanlin Gong, Tengteng Zhou, Spinal muscular atrophy is a prevalent paediatric neuromuscular disorder characterised by muscle weakness and atrophy resulting from degeneration of s... |
Integrating Trauma Informed Clinical Interviewing Skills in Medical Education for Screening Domestic Violence and Abuse:By Nargis Asad, Shahina Pirani, Sonia Sameen, Jawed Akbar Dars, Tania Nadeem, A pre-post training workshop was conducted among 22 post graduate trainees of Psychiatry and Emergency department of a public sector hospital in Karac... |
Efficacy and safety of Inclisiran by subcutaneous injection in patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trialsBy Yafang Chen, Si Li, Meijuan Wang, Mengyuan Wu, Zichen Du, Liping Wei, This study was a meta-analysis of patient data to investigate the therapeutic effects of inclisiran on LDL-C, PCSK9, TC in patients with atheroscleros... |
Effects of Aerobic Exercise on Vascular Wall Thickness: A Meta-Analysis of Pre-Clinical Trials On Rat ModelBy Fatima Hamza, Nudrat Nawaid Shah, Amna Aamir Khan, Sumaira Imran Farooqui, Kevin Joseph Jerome Borges, Exercise instigates adaptations in structural as well as functional organization of the body at tissue and organ levels. However, the effect of exerci... |
Tympanic Cavity Packing in Tympanoplasty Type 1: A Meta-analysisBy Nazneen Liaqat, Zhengcai Lou, ISRAR UD DIN, Ihtisham UL Haq, Shakir Ullah, Imran Khan, ABSTRACT Packing of tympanic cavity is generally considered an essential step in myringoplasty. However, each packing material come with one or anoth... |
Risk Factors for Cytomegalovirus Infection after Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: Meta-AnalysisBy Siting Wu, Li Wang, Caiyun Zhang, Chunli Wang, ABSTRACT Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is the most common viral infection after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). However, studies ... |
Effect of Tissue Fragments Remains in The Karman Cannula On the Histopathological Diagnosis of Abnormal Uterine BleedingBy Ömer Tammo, Enes Elk, Elİf Elik, Denİzhan BayramoĞlu, SÜleyman Yildiz, ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to histopathologically analyse the residual material in the cannula by endometrial sampling using a Carmen injec... |
Introduction of Simulation Based Learning Strategy to Bridge the Theory Practice Gap in Advanced Concepts in Community Health Nursing: Lens from Students’ PerspectiveBy Sanam Hanif, Yasmin Nadeem Parpio, ABSTRACT Simulation has proven to be one of the most powerful forms of enactive experience in medical sciences, which enhances the efficacy of both... |
Risk Factors for Renal Involvement in Childhood Henoch-Schonlein Purpura (IGA Vasculitis)By Shuhui Min, Xi Chen, Danfeng Wang, Xiao Lin, Guan Jiang, ABSTRACT The study was designed to investigate the risk factors for renal involvement in children with immunoglobulin A (IgA) vasculitis. It is a h... |
Root Canal Morphology of Premolars in Population of Hyderabad, Pakistan: A Cone Beam Computerised Tomographic AnalysisBy Sarang Suresh, Feroze Ali Kalhoro, Priya Rani, Mahwish Memon, ABSTRACT Objective: To investigate the mean tooth length and root canal configuration of human maxillary and mandibular premolars in the popu... |
Frequency and Outcome of Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation Following Mitral Valve Replacement for Mitral StenosisBy Kiramat Ullah Khan, TAHIR IQBAL, Arooba Tariq, Mubeen Ali, Niaz Ali, ABSTRACT Objectives: To determine the frequency and outcome of postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) in terms of in-hospital and 30-day mortalit... |
Level and Influencing Factors of Clinical Nurses' Caring Behaviour in Southern ChinaBy Liang Mengna, Xu Jiefang, Chen Qian, LU Qiaocong, ABSTRACT A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted to assess the level of caring behaviour among clinical nurses in southern China and expl... |
Frequency of Airway Complications with Modified Recovery Position Versus Conventional Recovery position for Extubation after General AnaesthesiaBy Aftab Hussain, Faisal Wahid, Rehana Feroze, Masood Wazir, Sumbal Rana, Ali Arslan Munir, Objective: To compare the frequency of respiratory complications encountered in two different positions used for extubation i.e. conventional recovery... |
Pulmonary Embolism Risk Assessment in Acute Isolated Distal Deep Venous ThrombosisBy Jingqiu Zhang, Jin Wang, Lu Yongping, ABSTRACT The risk of developing pulmonary embolism (PE) in patients with acute isolated distal deep vein thrombosis (IDDVT) was assessed using sing... |
Diagnostic Value of Pericholedochal Hypointense Ring Sign in MRI T2W Images in Cases of Pancreatic Ductal AdenocarcinomaBy Özlem Akıncı, Ercan Inci, Mustafa Orhan Nalbant, Ozkan Oner, Elif Hocaoglu, ABSTRACT Objective: To determine the value of hypointense pericoledocal ring sign in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) T2W sequence images in the di... |
Impact of Microsurgery and Postoperative Radiotherapy on in Neurological Function Intramedullary Spinal Cord GliomasBy Xin Li, Zhen-jie Liu, Liang Liang, Hai-qing Dong, Xingang Zhao, Objective: To assess the clinical efficacy of combined microsurgery and postoperative radiotherapy for the treatment of intramedullary spinal gliomas ... |
Outcomes of Acute Promyelocytic Leukaemia in Paediatric Patients: Insights from a Low-Middle Income CountryBy SHAISTA NAZ, Professor Tariq Ghafoor, Dr Rabiha Manzoor, Dr Benish Hira, Dr Shakeel Ahmed, Dr Awais Arshed, Objective: To describe the prognostic variables and course of paediatric acute promyelocytic leukaemia (APL) in Pakistan. Study Design: Cohort stud... |
Frequency of Phenotypes’ and Their Clinical and Hormonal Characteristics Polycystic Ovarian SyndromeBy Rehana Rahim, Dr Heera Urooj, Dr Hina Gul, Objective: To determine the frequency of phenotypes of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome(PCOS) in patients presenting with sub fertility, and to compare the... |
Synergistic Strides: Exploring Concurrent Exercise for Type 2 Diabetes Management; a Systematic Review and Meta-AnalysisBy Uroosa Amin, Qurat-ul-Ain Adnan, Tauseef Ahmad, Sumaira Imran Farooqui, The effectiveness of concurrent exercise (CE) as an emerging approach for type-II Diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients was evaluated through a comprehens... |
Surgical Interventions for Acute Limb Ischaemia (ALI)By Zia Ur REHMAN, Faisa Sher, Mohammad Hamza Bajwa, Objective: To evaluate presentations, aetiologies, interventions, and outcomes of the patients presenting with acute limb ischaemia (ALI). Study De... |
Comparison of hybrid-simulation based teaching to traditional teaching of PharmacologyBy Samia Perwaiz Khan, Ambreen Usmani, Ambareen Khan, Objective: To compare the outcome of traditional teaching to hybrid simulation-based teaching in undergraduate medical students. Place and Duration... |
Acute Kidney Injury in COVID-19 Pneumonia Patients Admitted to the Intensive Care UnitBy Isil Kose Guldogan, Yakup Ozgungor, Aysen Evkan Ozturk, Sibel Ersan, Kazm Rollas, This retrospective study, conducted at the Izmir Tepecik Training and Research Hospital from January 2020 to December 2021, aimed to determine acute k... |
Comparison of First-Line Chemotherapeutics and Validation of the EORTC Prognostic Index in Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma: Retrospective Single-Centre ExperienceBy Yasin Sezgin, Ogur Karhan, Serdar Ileri, Senar Ebinc, Sezai Tunc, Zuhat Urakci, Objective: To evaluate the efficiency of pemetrexed cisplatin in comparison with gemcitabine cisplatin and validated the EORTC prognostic score in com... |
A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis on the Impact of Screen-time on the Social-Emotional Development of Children Under FiveBy Areesha Ahmer, Mohammad Raza, Maha Azhar, Abdur Rahman, Jai Kumar Das, Sidra Kaleem Jafri, Given the rising consumption of electronic media by children under five, it is crucial to study the impact of screen time (ST) on the social-emotional... |
Thymosin Alpha 1 Plus Routine Treatment for The Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-AnalysisBy Ailing Cao, Fanchao Feng, Xianmei Zhou, This systemic review was conducted to assess the curative effect of thymosin alpha 1 in the acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary diseas... |
Spontaneous Closure of Bile Leak in Abdominal Drain after Cholecystectomy: A Systematic ReviewBy Ghani Muhammad Tahir, Ijaz Ul Haq Hafiz Muhammad, Rehman Ibad, Sukh Nain, Bile leakage in abdominal drain after cholecystectomy is reported to close spontaneously without any intervention. The aim of this systematic review w... |
Prediction of In-Hospital Mortality After Emergency Laparotomy Using Glasgow Coma Scale, ASA Physical Status Classification and P-Possum ScoreBy Muhammad Asif, Saeed Bin Ayaz, Faran Hamid, Muhammad Nabeel Imran, Adnan Mehraj, Naheed Akhtar, Objective: To determine the importance of the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS), ASA Physical Status Classification System, and P-POSSUM score in predicting mo... |
Management of Mandibular Condylar Fractures: A Comparison of Closed versus Open ReductionBy Syed Ammar Yasir, Ali Akhtar Khan, Sana Somair Waheed, Naseer Ahmad Kakar, Hamza Asif, Bisma Naeem, Objective: To compare the closed reduction approach with open reduction (transparotid approach) in management of condylar fractures for parameters lik... |
Reversion of Supra-Ventricular Tachycardia Through High Positive End-Expiratory Pressure During Mechanical Ventilation in Critically Ill PatientsBy Hong-bo Wu, Shou-Yin Jiang, Shan-xiang Xu, Xiao Lu, The Valsalva manoeuvre is widely recognised for its effectiveness in reverting supra-ventricular tachycardia (SVT) in patients with good coordination.... |
Pain Management in A Tertiary Care Setup: Assessing Patient Satisfaction and Pain ReliefBy Muhammad Rashid Iqbal, Aijaz Ali, Mudassar Iqbal, Syed Majid Waseem, Moazam Ali, Muhammad Tahseen Talib, The aim of this study was to assess the patient satisfaction and pain relief before and after interventions for chronic pain in a tertiary care pain c... |
Effect of Blood Component Transfusion on Coagulation Function in Postpartum HaemorrhageBy Tianming Yan, Huiqun Xu, Fengling Li, Bili Zhang, Qiang Hong, Yijing Wang, Postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) is a serious complication of pregnancy. In this study, patients with PPH were treated with blood component transfusion, a... |
Application of Multi-Slice Spiral CT Renal Angiography Combined with Intraoperative Ultrasound in Laparoscopic Partial NephrectomyBy Tao Ma, Wentao Wang, Ke Zhang, Wenzeng Yang, Zhen-yu Cui, This study aimed to evaluate the clinical significance of multi-slice spiral CT renal angiography combined with intraoperative ultrasound in laparosco... |
RENAL Nephrometry Scores and Perioperative Outcomes in Open Partial NephrectomyBy Nadeem Bin Nusrat, Sana Kundi, Assad Ur Rehman, Nauman Zafar, Sarmad Imtiaz Bajwa, Saira Imtiaz, Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of RENAL nephrometry scores in guiding open partial nephrectomy for renal malignancies and comprehends perioperati... |
Preoperative Ultrasound Guided Marking, a 2 View Mammogram and Per-operative Use of Image Intensifier: A Cost-Effective Technique in Clipped Non-Palpable Breast Cancer Lesions to Achieve Adequate Surgical MarginsBy Amna Masud, Huma Majeed Khan, Eisha Tahir, Anam Waseem, Hafsa Ahmad, Rabia Ikram, Objective: To measure the effectiveness of localization and removal of impalpable target lesions without compromising patient safety in a resource-lim... |
Positioning for Emergency Laparoscopic Splenectomy for Traumatic Splenic RuptureBy Jun Hong Haung, Qiang Zhi Haung, Fei Ruo Xiong, Cheng Xing Meng, Ju Zhang, Objective: To determine whether the right lateral decubitus or supine position is superior for emergency laparoscopy for traumatic splenic rupture. ... |
Positioning for Emergency Laparoscopic Splenectomy for Traumatic Splenic RuptureBy Jun Hong Haung, Qiang Zhi Haung, Fei Ruo Xiong, Cheng Xing Meng, Ju Zhang, Objective: To determine whether the right lateral decubitus or supine position is superior for emergency laparoscopy for traumatic splenic rupture. ... |
Positioning for Emergency Laparoscopic Splenectomy for Traumatic Splenic RuptureBy Jun Hong Haung, Qiang Zhi Haung, Fei Ruo Xiong, Cheng Xing Meng, Ju Zhang, Objective: To determine whether the right lateral decubitus or supine position is superior for emergency laparoscopy for traumatic splenic rupture. ... |
Association of Androgenetic Alopecia with Metabolic SyndromeBy HINA FAROOQ QURESHI, Aisha Akhtar, Asmat Ullah, Syeda Sakina, Sania Irum, Nasira Nasr, Objective: To determine the association of androgenetic alopecia with metabolic syndrome in either. Study Design: Descriptive study. Place and D... |
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in Young AdultsBy Hina Inam, Abdul Ahad Sohail, Aimen Aamir, Kaleem S Ahmed, Narmeen Asif, Syed Shahabuddin Sharfuddin, Objective: To evaluate the risk factors for early onset of coronary artery disease and assess the preoperative presentation, perioperative course, sur... |
The Role of Edmonton Frailty Index in Determining the Postoperative Complications in Elderly: A Prospective Observational StudyBy Seyda Canli, Cem Ece, Fulya Yılmaz Barut, Objective: To explore the effect of Edmonton Frailty Index on the determination of postoperative complication and mortality rates in patients over 65 ... |
High-Risk Influential Factors for Cardiovascular Diseases Among Young AdultsBy Xiaowei Wang, Tianhong Yang, Jinxiu Liu, The aim of this study was to compare high-risk influential factors for cardiovascular diseases among different young adults. It was a retrospective st... |
Diagnosis of Bruxism in Adults; A Systematic ReviewBy Hina Zafar Raja, Muhammad Nasir Saleem, Maryam Mumtaz, Fizza Tahir, Usman Iqbal, Alina Naeem, Bruxism is a centrally mediated neurological para-functional movement disorder encompassing clenching, and grinding of teeth, or thrusting and bracing... |
Fenestrated and Branched Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Repair for Treating Juxta Renal Aneurysms: An UpdateBy Zia Ur REHMAN, Fenestrated and branched endovascular aortic aneurysm repair (f-EVAR, b-EVAR, respectively) are technically challenging procedures that have evolved o... |
Complete Mesogastric Excision with D2 Lymphadenectomy for Gastric Cancer: Short-Term ResultsBy Yigit Duzkoylu, Mesut Ozdedeoglu, Huseyin Kilavuz, Mahmut Kaan Demircioglu, Huseyin Karatay, Ali Emre Nayci, Objective: To compare the short term results complete mesogastric excision with the conventional surgical technique. Study Design: An experimental ... |
Outcomes of Low Risk Differentiated Thyroid Cancer (DTC) without Radioactive Iodine (RAI) Ablation Therapy Post-Thyroidectomy: An Experience from a Tertiary Centre in KarachiBy Nazish Fatima, Zareen Kiran, Javaid Iqbal, Akhtar Ali Baloch, S. M. Salman Habib, Akhtar Ahmed, Objective: To assess the outcomes of low-risk differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC) with tumour size 1 to 4 cm post thyroidectomy, who never received ra... |