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Memon MA, Shmalberg J, Adair HS, Allweiler S, Bryan JN, Cantwell S, Carr E, Chrisman C, Egger CM, Greene S, Haussler KK, Hershey B, Holyoak GR, Johnson M, Jeune SL, Looney A, McConnico RS, Medina C, Morton AJ, Munsterman A, Nie GJ, Park N, Parsons-Doherty M, Perdrizet JA, Peyton JL, Raditic D, Ramirez HP, Saik J, Robertson S, Sleeper M, Dyke JV, Wakshlag J. Integrative veterinary medical education and consensus guidelines for an integrative veterinary medicine curriculum within veterinary colleges. Open Vet J 2016; 6:44-56. [PMID: 27200270 PMCID: PMC4824037 DOI: 10.4314/ovj.v6i1.7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2015] [Accepted: 03/04/2016] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Integrative veterinary medicine (IVM) describes the combination of complementary and
alternative therapies with conventional care and is guided by the best available
evidence. Veterinarians frequently encounter questions about complementary and
alternative veterinary medicine (CAVM) in practice, and the general public has
demonstrated increased interest in these areas for both human and animal health.
Consequently, veterinary students should receive adequate exposure to the principles,
theories, and current knowledge supporting or refuting such techniques. A proposed
curriculum guideline would broadly introduce students to the objective evaluation of
new veterinary treatments while increasing their preparation for responding to
questions about IVM in clinical practice. Such a course should be evidence-based,
unbiased, and unaffiliated with any particular CAVM advocacy or training group. All
IVM courses require routine updating as new information becomes available.
Controversies regarding IVM and CAVM must be addressed within the course and
throughout the entire curriculum. Instructional honesty regarding the uncertainties
in this emerging field is critical. Increased training of future veterinary
professionals in IVM may produce an openness to new ideas that characterizes the
scientific method and a willingness to pursue and incorporate evidence-based medicine
in clinical practice with all therapies, including those presently regarded as
integrative, complementary, or alternative.
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- M A Memon
- Department of Clinical Science, College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University, Pullman, WA, USA
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- Departments of Small Animal Clinical Sciences (Shmalberg, Chrisman, Johnson, Sleeper), Large Animal Clinical Sciences (Morton), and Biomedical Sciences (Ramirez), College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences (Egger) and Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences (Adair), College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, USA
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, USA
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA
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- Medicine Wheel Veterinary Services, Ocala, FL, USA
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- Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences (Robertson) and Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences (Carr), College of Veterinary Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA
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- Departments of Small Animal Clinical Sciences (Shmalberg, Chrisman, Johnson, Sleeper), Large Animal Clinical Sciences (Morton), and Biomedical Sciences (Ramirez), College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences (Egger) and Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences (Adair), College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, USA
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- Department of Clinical Science, College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University, Pullman, WA, USA
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, USA
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- Integrative Veterinary Oncology, Phoenix, AZ, USA
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Center for Veterinary Health Sciences, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK, USA
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- Departments of Small Animal Clinical Sciences (Shmalberg, Chrisman, Johnson, Sleeper), Large Animal Clinical Sciences (Morton), and Biomedical Sciences (Ramirez), College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (Peyton) and Department of Surgical and Radiological Sciences (Le Jeune), School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, CA, USA
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, USA
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- Coral Springs Animal Hospital, Coral Springs, FL, USA
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- Departments of Small Animal Clinical Sciences (Shmalberg, Chrisman, Johnson, Sleeper), Large Animal Clinical Sciences (Morton), and Biomedical Sciences (Ramirez), College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama, USA
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- Angel Animal Hospital, Springfield, MO, USA
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- Integrative Ophthalmology for Pets, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (Peyton) and Department of Surgical and Radiological Sciences (Le Jeune), School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, CA, USA
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- Departments of Small Animal Clinical Sciences (Shmalberg, Chrisman, Johnson, Sleeper), Large Animal Clinical Sciences (Morton), and Biomedical Sciences (Ramirez), College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Winterville Animal Clinic, Winterville, GA, USA
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- Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences (Robertson) and Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences (Carr), College of Veterinary Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA
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- Departments of Small Animal Clinical Sciences (Shmalberg, Chrisman, Johnson, Sleeper), Large Animal Clinical Sciences (Morton), and Biomedical Sciences (Ramirez), College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Canine Rehabilitation Institute, Wellington, FL, USA
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA
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Awaiz A, Rahman F, Hossain MB, Yunus RM, Khan S, Memon B, Memon MA. Meta-analysis and systematic review of laparoscopic versus open mesh repair for elective incisional hernia. Hernia 2015; 19:449-63. [PMID: 25650284 DOI: 10.1007/s10029-015-1351-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 105] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2014] [Accepted: 01/22/2015] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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CONTEXT The utility of laparoscopic repair in the treatment of incisional hernia repair is still contentious. OBJECTIVES The aim was to conduct a meta-analysis of RCTs investigating the surgical and postsurgical outcomes of elective incisional hernia by open versus laparoscopic method. DATA SOURCES A search of PubMed, Medline, Embase, Science Citation Index, Current Contents, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials published between January 1993 and September 2013 was performed using medical subject headings (MESH) "hernia," "incisional," "abdominal," "randomized/randomised controlled trial," "abdominal wall hernia," "laparoscopic repair," "open repair", "human" and "English". STUDY ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA, PARTICIPANTS AND INTERVENTIONS Prospective RCTs comparing surgical treatment of only incisional hernia (and not primary ventral hernias) using open and laparoscopic methods were selected. STUDY APPRAISAL AND SYNTHESIS METHODS Data extraction and critical appraisal were carried out independently by two authors (AA and MAM) using predefined data fields. The outcome variables analyzed included (a) hernia diameter; (b) operative time; (c) length of hospital stay; (d) overall complication rate; (e) bowel complications; (f) reoperation; (g) wound infection; (h) wound hematoma or seroma; (i) time to oral intake; (j) back to work; (k) recurrence rate; and (l) postoperative neuralgia. These outcomes were unanimously decided to be important since they influence the practical and surgical approach towards hernia management within hospitals and institutions. The quality of RCTs was assessed using Jadad's scoring system. Random effects model was used to calculate the effect size of both binary and continuous data. Heterogeneity amongst the outcome variables of these trials was determined by the Cochran Q statistic and I (2) index. The meta-analysis was prepared in accordance with PRISMA guidelines. RESULTS Sufficient data were available for the analysis of twelve clinically relevant outcomes. Statistically significant reduction in bowel complications was noted with open surgery compared to the laparoscopic repair in five studies (OR 2.56, 95 % CI 1.15, 5.72, p = 0.02). Comparable effects were noted for other variables which include hernia diameter (SMD -0.27, 95 % CI -0.77, 0.23, p = 0.29), operative time (SMD -0.08, 95 % CI -4.46, 4.30, p = 0.97), overall complications (OR -1.07, 95 % CI -0.33, 3.42, p = 0.91), wound infection (OR 0.49, 95 % CI 0.09, 2.67, p = 0.41), wound hematoma or seroma (OR 1.54, 95 % CI 0.58, 4.09, p = 0.38), reoperation rate (OR -0.32, 95 % CI 0.07, 1.43, p = 0.14), time to oral intake (SMD -0.16, 95 % CI -1.97, 2.28, p = 0.89), length of hospital stay (SMD -0.83, 95 % CI -2.22, 0.56, p = 0.24), back to work (SMD -3.14, 95 % CI -8.92, 2.64, p = 0.29), recurrence rate (OR 1.41, 95 % CI 0.81, 2.46, p = 0.23), and postoperative neuralgia (OR 0.48, 95 % CI 0.16, 1.46, p = 0.20). CONCLUSIONS On the basis of our meta-analysis, we conclude that laparoscopic and open repair of incisional hernia is comparable. A larger randomized controlled multicenter trial with strict inclusion and exclusion criteria and standardized techniques for both repairs is required to demonstrate the superiority of one technique over the other.
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- A Awaiz
- Jinnah Sindh Medical University and Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan,
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Warriach HM, Memon MA, Ahmad N, Norman ST, Ghafar A, Arif M. Reproductive Performance of Arabian and Thoroughbred Mares under Subtropical Conditions of Pakistan. Asian-Australas J Anim Sci 2014; 27:932-6. [PMID: 25050033 PMCID: PMC4093568 DOI: 10.5713/ajas.2013.13547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2013] [Revised: 10/29/2013] [Accepted: 11/28/2013] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Breeding records of 57 Arabian and 66 Thoroughbred mares were analysed to assess their reproductive performance under the subtropical conditions of Pakistan. The Arabian mares showed significantly higher conception rates (p<0.05) in second mated oestrus and foal heat mated oestrus compared to Thoroughbred mares. However, conception rates for first lifetime mated oestrus were similar in both breeds of mares. Age at first mating (1,301±40 vs 1,500±32 days) was significantly (p<0.05) less in Arabian compared to Thoroughbred mares. Both breeds of mares showed significantly (p<0.05) higher frequencies of oestrous cycles and conception rates during the winter (October to March) compared to summer (June to August) months. Age of mares affected the conception rates, as mares at ages 3 to 7 and 8 to 12 years of ages had significantly higher conception rates (p<0.05) than those ≥18 years old in both breeds. This study demonstrates that i) reproductive performance in Arabians is better than Thoroughbred mares under the subtropical conditions of Pakistan, ii) mares remain cyclic throughout the year and iii) conception rates were higher in mares bred during winter compared to summer months.
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- H M Warriach
- School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences and Graham Centre for Agricultural Innovation, Charles Sturt University, NSW, Australia ; Department of Theriogenology, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University Pullman, USA
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- Department of Theriogenology, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
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- School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences and Graham Centre for Agricultural Innovation, Charles Sturt University, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Theriogenology, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Remount Veterinary and Farms Corps, Pakistan
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Spigelian hernia is a rare cause of incarcerated ventral abdominal hernia that may pose a diagnostic dilemma. However, with the increasing utilization of double contrast computed tomography (CT) for undiagnosed small bowel obstruction in a virgin abdomen, more such cases are being diagnosed with increasing confidence. Furthermore, with the rapid expansion of the indications for minimal access surgery in emergency situations, these rare emergencies are increasingly tackled using a laparoscopic approach leading to swift patient recovery and discharge. METHODS We present the case of an emergency intraperitoneal onlay mesh (IPOM) repair of Spigelian hernia, causing acute small bowel obstruction in a 55-year-old man with liver disease and ascites that was diagnosed using a CT scan. We conducted a search of Medline, Embase, Science Citation Index, Current Contents, PubMed, and the Cochrane Database to review the history of laparoscopic repair of Spigelian hernia and its various advancements, which are briefly presented here. RESULTS The hernia was successfully reduced using laparoscopy, revealing a moderate-size defect in the linea semilunaris. The hernial defect was repaired with a composite mesh that was tacked into position. The patient was discharged from the hospital on the second postoperative day. CONCLUSIONS Spigelian hernia in an emergency setting can be easily and swiftly repaired using the IPOM method utilizing a composite mesh.
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- M S Subramanya
- Department of Surgery, Ipswich Hospital, Ipswich, Queensland, Australia
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Siddaiah-subramanya MB, Hossain MB, Chakraborty J, Khan S, Memon B, Memon MA. HP09�*META-ANALYSIS OF D1 VERSUS D2 GASTRECTOMY FOR THE TREATMENT OF GASTRIC CARCINOMA. ANZ J Surg 2009. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1445-2197.2009.04920_9.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Chakraborty JK, Jivan Y, Subramanya MS, Smith B, Memon B, Memon MA. GS28P�DOES THE USE OF DEDICATED RANSON'S CRITERIA IMPROVE PATIENT OUTCOME? ANZ J Surg 2009. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1445-2197.2009.04917_28.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Memon MA, Memon B. SE13P�OPEN DISCLOSURE PROGRAM: SHOULD ALL TRAINEE SURGEONS BE EDUCATED? ANZ J Surg 2009. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1445-2197.2009.04930_13.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Osland E, Khan S, Hossain MB, Memon MA. GS29P�EFFECT OF IMMUNE-ENHANCED SUPPLEMENTED FORMULAS IN PERIOPERATIVE OUTCOMES: A META-ANALYSIS. ANZ J Surg 2009. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1445-2197.2009.04917_29.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Brigden D, Dangerfield P, Memon MA. SE14P�USING DVDS TO ENHANCE THE TEACHING OF HUMAN ANATOMY. ANZ J Surg 2009. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1445-2197.2009.04930_14.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Greater than 50% of patients with esophageal carcinoma are found to be incurable at the time of diagnosis, leaving only palliative options. Self-expanding metal stents (SEMs) are effective for relieving symptoms and complications associated with esophageal carcinoma and improving quality of life. We undertook a retrospective analysis to evaluate the experience of palliative esophageal stenting for symptomatic malignant dysphagia in our institution over a period of 7 years. Between January 1999 and January 2006, 126 patients who received SEMs for malignant dysphagia were identified using an upper gastrointestinal specialist nurse clinician database. Data were obtained from patient case notes, endoscopy, histopathology, radiology, and external agency databases. Of the 126 identified, 36 patients were excluded from the analysis. A number of variables including age, sex, presenting complaints, type of stent, indications of stenting, success or failure of stent insertion, survival rate, and complication rate were analyzed. Of the 90 patients, 55 (61%) were male and 35 (39%) were female. The mean age of patients was 70.79 (range 40-97) years. The predominant presenting complaints were dysphagia (n = 81) and weight loss (n = 48). The indication for stenting was worsening dysphagia in all patients. Tumors were confined to the distal esophagus and esophagogastric junction in 73 patients (81%), and the mid-esophagus in 17 (19%). Adenocarcinoma was identified in 61 patients (67.8%) and squamous cell carcinoma in 29 (32.2%). Stenting numbers were comparable in endoscopic and radiologic groups (47 vs. 43), with successful stent deployment in 89 patients. The 7- and 30-day mortality was 9% (n = 8) and 28% (n = 25), respectively. Comparable numbers of early deaths were seen in both radiologic (n = 13) and endoscopic (n = 12) groups. Causes of early inpatient death included hemorrhage (n = 5), pneumonia (n = 7), exhaustion (n = 2), cardiac causes (n = 3), perforation (n = 1), and sepsis (n = 1). The number of patients with complications was 41 (45.6%), 25 in the surgical group and 15 in the radiologic group; the difference was not significant (P = 0.13). The mean survival time was 92.5 (0-638) days and median survival time was 61 days. A subgroup of patients with complete dysphagia (score 4) gained a mean survival of 59 days. Those patients receiving adjuvant chemotherapy or radiotherapy survived significantly longer than those receiving stenting alone (152.8 days vs. 71.8 days). There is no significant difference in complications or survival when using endoscopic or radiologic methods to deploy SEMs in patients with inoperable esophageal cancer. Mortality is low; however, the morbidity rate is significant. Patients receiving adjuvant chemotherapy or radiotherapy, in addition to stenting, survived significantly longer than those with a stent only.
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- M Burstow
- Department of Surgery, Ipswich Hospital, Ipswich, Queensland 4305, Australia
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Arain MB, Kazi TG, Jamali MK, Afridi HI, Jalbani N, Sarfraz RA, Baig JA, Kandhro GA, Memon MA. Time saving modified BCR sequential extraction procedure for the fraction of Cd, Cr, Cu, Ni, Pb and Zn in sediment samples of polluted lake. J Hazard Mater 2008; 160:235-239. [PMID: 18406057 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2008.02.092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2007] [Revised: 02/23/2008] [Accepted: 02/25/2008] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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The mobility, availability and persistence of heavy metals (Cd, Cr, Cu, Ni, Pb and Zn) in contaminated lake sediment samples were evaluated by means of sequential extraction scheme, proposed by the Community Bureau of Reference protocol (BCR). The metal content in the extracts was measured by atomic absorption spectrometry. The precision and accuracy of the proposed procedure were evaluated by using a certified reference material BCR 701. The maximum recoveries for heavy metals (HMs) were observed for all three steps of BCR protocol at 32h total shaking period instead of previously reported 51h, with p>0.05. The lixiviation tests (DIN 38414-S4) were used to evaluate the leaching of HMs from sediment samples and it was observed that levels of water extractable HMs were low as compared to those values obtained by acid-soluble fraction of the BCR protocol.
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- M B Arain
- Center of Excellence in Analytical Chemistry, University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Pakistan.
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Memon B, Sharma H, Anwar MA, Memon MA. Gallstone ileus: a difficult emergency diagnosis! Ir J Med Sci 2008; 179:151-3. [PMID: 18797981 DOI: 10.1007/s11845-008-0194-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2007] [Accepted: 07/10/2008] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Gallstone ileus (GSI) is a rare cause of mechanical small bowel obstruction. It occurs when a fistula between the gallbladder and the small bowel facilitates the migration of gallstone(s) into the small bowel. The commonest site of impaction is in the terminal ileum. We report the case of a 71-year-old female presenting with GSI diagnosed on CT scan. She was surgically explored and gallstones extracted by a simple enterotomy leading to full recovery of the patient.
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- B Memon
- Department of Surgery, Ipswich Hospital, Chelsmford Avenue, Ipswich, QLD 4305, Australia.
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Memon MA, Bazarbashi S, Pant R, Shaheen M, Allam A, Al Dayel F, Ahmad J. Outcome of nonmetastatic osteosarcoma (OS) in patients age 14 years and above: Single institution experience. J Clin Oncol 2008. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2008.26.15_suppl.10546] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Nazar MA, D'Souza FR, Ray A, Memon MA. Unusual presentation of acute pancreatitis: an irreducible inguinoscrotal swelling mimicking a strangulated hernia. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2007; 32:116-8. [PMID: 16680509 DOI: 10.1007/s00261-006-9003-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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We report an unusual presentation of acute pancreatitis as a tender, irreducible, inguinoscrotal swelling mimicking a strangulated hernia. Lack of abdominal symptoms or signs can lead to misdiagnosis and unnecessary surgery.
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- M A Nazar
- Department of Surgery, Whiston Hospital, Warrington Road, Prescot, Merseyside, United Kingdom
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A complete breeding soundness evaluation is essential for assessment of the infertile male dog. Cryptorchidism, a sex-limited autosomal recessive trait, is more common as a unilateral condition. Azoospermia is an ejaculate consisting of seminal plasma but lacking sperm; repeated semen collections in the presence of an estrual bitch will rule out inadequate experience and lack of sexual stimulation. Both carnitine and alkaline phosphatase (AP) are produced in the epididymis; seminal plasma AP concentrations>5000 U/L indicate a normal ejaculate, whereas <5000 U/L is associated with incomplete ejaculation. Benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH), the most common age-related condition in intact male dogs, is characterized by a sanguineous urethral discharge, hematuria, or hemospermia; diagnosis is based on prostatic enlargement and confirmed by a transabdominal biopsy. Although castration is recommended, valuable breeding dogs can be given finasteride. Prostatitis is more common in older dogs with BPH. Culture of the third fraction of the ejaculate or urine obtained by cystocentesis is indicated. Bacterial prostatitis is treated with antibiotics with high lipid solubility. Some dogs with bacterial prostatitis may develop prostatic abscesses (a medical and surgical emergency). Prostatic cysts are often asymptomatic. Approximately, 5-7% of dogs with prostatic disease have prostatic neoplasia, most commonly adenocarcinoma (it occurs in both intact and castrated dogs), which often metastasizes and has a very poor prognosis. Although a specific diagnosis can be made in many cases of male dog infertility, not all causes are amenable to treatment.
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- M A Memon
- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University, PO Box 647060, Pullman, WA 99164-7060, USA.
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Shah SA, Kristensen S, Memon MA, White HL, Vermund SH. Syndromic management training for non-formal care providers in Pakistan improves quality of care for sexually transmitted diseases STD care: a randomized clinical trial. Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health 2007; 38:737-48. [PMID: 17883016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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We conducted a randomized, controlled, three-armed trial to assess whether training in syndromic management, with provision of packets, could improve the quality of STD services provided among non-formal care providers. The quality of STD case management service, observed by "incognito patients" in both intervention groups, improved substantially compared to the control group (p < 0.05). The training-and-packets group performed better in service delivery, HIV-testing referral, and condom provision when compared to the training-only group (all p < 0.05). The training-and-packets group also retained more knowledge and practiced more skillfully at six months post-intervention when compared to the training-only group (p < 0.05). Exit interviews of clients suggested that 81% of providers in the intervention groups offered advice on condom use when compared to none of those in the control group (p < 0.001). Syndromic management training and free syndrome packets for non-formal providers had a positive impact on the quality of STD care among the trained providers.
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- S A Shah
- Dow Medical College, Karachi, Pakistan
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Memon MA, Allam AA, El-Enbaby AM, El-Sebaie M, Khafaga YM, Schultz H, El-Weshi A. Synovial sarcoma: Retrospective analysis of treatment outcome and prognostic factors. J Clin Oncol 2007. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2007.25.18_suppl.20517] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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20517 Introduction and Objectives: Synovial Sarcoma (SS) account for approximately 10 % of soft tissue sarcoma. Despite numerous case reports and several relatively large series, debate still exists about the prognostic factors for this disease, the biologic behavior and role of adjuvant chemotherapy. The purpose of this study is to analyze the variable prognostic factors that may affect the treatment outcome in patients with SS. Patient and Methods: Sixty-six patients with SS (36 males and 30 females) were seen in institution between January 1985 and December 2000. Median age at diagnosis was 29 years. Site of involvement include, lower extremities 43/66 cases; (65%), upper extremity 16/66 (24%), trunk 3/66 (5%), others 4/66 (include larynx, thyroid, neck, and hypopharynx).Tumor size: = 10 cm 42/66 (64%), = 10 cm 24/66 (36%). Patients with stage III and IV disease represented 58% of all patients (38/66), stage I and II 42%(28/66). All patients underwent surgery and adequate resection margins(= 2 cm) were achieved in 52% of cases. Histopathology: Biphasic 36/66, Monophasic 16/66, spindle cell 12/66 and not otherwise specified 2/66. Radiation therapy was given 44/66 cases (67%). Chemotherapy was delivered to 11/66 patients (17%). Results: With a median follow up of 50 months, the 5-year overall survival (OS) for all patients was 45%, while the 5- year relapse free survival (RFS) for patients treated with radical intent was 32%. Prognostic factors that significantly affected OS on univariate analysis were tumor size (≤ 10 cm vs > 10cm), tumor stage (stages I and II vs stage III), adequacy of surgical resection and local control. On multivariate analysis, tumor size and local control were the only independent factors that did affect OS. For RFS, sex, tumor size, tumor grade, tumor stage, and adequacy of surgical resection were the prognostic factors of significance on univariate. Tumor stage and sex were the only independent prognostic factors of significance on multivariate analysis for RFS. Conclusion: Tumor size, stage, grade, and adequacy of surgical resection are the main prognostic factors affecting OS and RFS. These parameters can help to identify the high risk patient who may qualify for aggressive treatment. No significant financial relationships to disclose.
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- M. A. Memon
- King faisal specialist Hospital and Research Cente, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- King faisal specialist Hospital and Research Cente, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- King faisal specialist Hospital and Research Cente, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- King faisal specialist Hospital and Research Cente, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- King faisal specialist Hospital and Research Cente, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- King faisal specialist Hospital and Research Cente, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- King faisal specialist Hospital and Research Cente, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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AIM The presence of a vermiform appendix in a femoral hernia sac is termed De Garengeot hernia. It may present as a tender and/or erythematous groin swelling and is often misdiagnosed as an incarcerated or strangulated femoral hernia. The purpose of this study is to review the management of De Garengeot hernia at a single institution since 1991. MATERIALS AND METHODS A retrospective analysis of seven consecutive patients operated upon at our institution from 1991 to 2006 with De Garengeot hernia was undertaken. Patients' demographics, treatment performed and postoperative outcome were analysed. RESULTS There were three men and four women. The median age was 55 years. None of the patients were diagnosed preoperatively. The commonest presenting symptom was painful groin swelling. All patients therefore underwent emergency surgery with a presumptive diagnosis of either incarcerated or strangulated femoral hernia. Operative findings included four normal appendices, two inflamed appendices and one perforated appendix in the femoral hernial sac. Patients with normal appendix (n = 4) had mesh hernia repair without an appendicectomy. The rest of the patients (n = 3) with abnormal appendix underwent emergency open appendicectomy followed by sutured hernia repair. We had no deaths in this series and one minor wound infection. No recurrent hernia has been detected to date. CONCLUSION Inflammation of the appendix determines the type of hernia repair and surgical approach. Incidental appendicectomy in the case of a normal appendix is not preferred.
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- H Sharma
- Department of Surgery, Whiston Hospital, Prescot, Merseyside, UK
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Extraction of rectal foreign bodies is challenging. The medical literature confirms the diversity of the problem and equally some ingenious solutions, the majority of which requires either an anesthetic agent or a laparotomy to remove them. This case report presents a simple nonoperative technique to deal with one such situation.
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- H Sharma
- Department of Surgery, Whiston Hospital Prescot, Merseyside, UK
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Sharma H, Gupta A, Shekhawat NS, Memon B, Memon MA. Amyand's hernia: a report of 18 consecutive patients over a 15-year period. Hernia 2006; 11:31-5. [PMID: 17001453 DOI: 10.1007/s10029-006-0153-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 152] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2006] [Accepted: 08/29/2006] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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AIM The presence of a vermiform appendix in an inguinal hernia sac is termed Amyand's hernia. It may present as a tender inguinal or inguino-scrotal swelling and is often misdiagnosed as an incarcerated or strangulated hernia. The purpose of this study was to review the management of Amyand's hernia at a single institution since 1991. MATERIAL AND METHODS A retrospective analysis was undertaken of 18 consecutive patients with an Amyand's hernia operated upon at our institution from 1991 to 2005. Patients' demographics, treatment and postoperative outcome were analysed. RESULTS There were 17 men and one woman. Their median age was 42 years. None of the patients was diagnosed preoperatively. The commonest presenting symptom was painful inguinal or inguino-scrotal swelling (83%). All patients, therefore, underwent emergency surgery with a presumptive diagnosis of either incarcerated or strangulated inguinal hernia. Operative findings included 11 normal appendices, four inflamed appendices and three perforated appendices in the inguinal hernial sac. Patients with a normal appendix (n = 11) had a mesh hernia repair without an appendicectomy. The rest of the patients (n = 7) with an abnormal appendix underwent emergency open appendicectomy followed by Bassini's sutured hernia repair. One patient died in the postoperative period of pneumonia. Only one recurrent hernia has been detected, with a median follow-up time of 6.4 years. CONCLUSION The inflammatory status of the appendix determines the type of hernia repair and the surgical approach. Incidental appendicectomy in the case of a normal appendix is not favoured.
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- H Sharma
- Department of Surgery, Whiston Hospital, Prescot, Merseyside, UK
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Billoo AG, Memon MA, Khaskheli SA, Murtaza G, Iqbal K, Saeed Shekhani M, Siddiqi AQ. Role of a probiotic ( Saccharomyces boulardii) in management and prevention of diarrhoea. World J Gastroenterol 2006; 12:4557-60. [PMID: 16874872 PMCID: PMC4125647 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i28.4557] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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AIM: To assess the efficacy and safety of Saccharomyces boulardii (S. boulardii) in acute watery diarrhoea and its role in reducing the frequency of episodes of diarrhoea in subsequent two months.
METHODS: Children from 2 mo to 12 years of age, with acute diarrhoea were selected according to inclusion criteria and randomised in S. boulardii group (treated with ORS, nutritional support and S. boulardii, 250 mg bid) and in control group (treated with ORS and nutritional support only). Active treatment phase was 5 d and each child was followed for two months afterwards. Frequency and consistency of stools as well as safety of drug was assessed on every visit. A comparison of two groups was done in terms of number of diarrhoeal episode in subsequent two months.
RESULTS: There were fifty patients in each group. Baseline characteristics such as mean age and the average frequency of stools were comparable in S. boulardii and control group at the time of inclusion in the trial. By d 3 it reduced to 2.7 and 4.2 stools per d respectively and by d 6 it reduced to 1.6 (S. boulardii Group) and 3.3 (control group). The duration of diarrhoea was 3.6 d in S. boulardii group whereas it was 4.8 d in control group (P = 0.001). In the following two months, S. boulardii group had a significantly lower frequency of 0.54 episodes as compared to 1.08 episodes in control group. The drug was well accepted and tolerated. There were no reports of the side effects during treatment period.
CONCLUSION: S. boulardii significantly reduces the frequency and duration of acute diarrhoea. The consistency of stool also improves. The drug is well-tolerated.
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- A G Billoo
- Department of Pediatrics, Aga Khan University, Karachi, Parkistan.
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Cameron A, Kingsnorth AN, Memon MA, Richardson NGB, Layer GT, Kark AE, Kurzer MJ, Belsham P, Brougl WA, Dean GT, Wilson MS. Prospective trial comparing Lichtenstein with laparoscopic tension-free mesh repair of inguinal hernia. Br J Surg 2005. [DOI: 10.1002/bjs.1800820855] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- A Cameron
- Department of Surgery, The Ipswich Hospital NHS Trust, Ipswich, Suffolk IP4 5PD, UK
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- Department of Surgery, The University of Liverpool, Liverpool L69 3BX, UK
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- Department of Surgery, Whiston Hospital, Prescot, Merseyside L35 5DR, UK
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- Department of General Surgery, St Peter's Hospital, Chertsey, Surrey KT16 0PZ, UK
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- Department of General Surgery, St Peter's Hospital, Chertsey, Surrey KT16 0PZ, UK
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- The British Hernia Centre, 87 Watford Way, Hendon, London NW4 4RS, UK
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- The British Hernia Centre, 87 Watford Way, Hendon, London NW4 4RS, UK
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- The British Hernia Centre, 87 Watford Way, Hendon, London NW4 4RS, UK
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Tsumagari S, Ishinazaka T, Kamata H, Ohba S, Tanaka S, Ishii M, Memon MA. Induction of canine pyometra by inoculation of Escherichia coli into the uterus and its relationship to reproductive features. Anim Reprod Sci 2005; 87:301-8. [PMID: 15911179 DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2004.11.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2003] [Revised: 10/14/2004] [Accepted: 11/09/2004] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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To characterize oestrus-related factors affecting the induction of and recovery from pyometra in bitches, 60 clinically healthy beagle bitches were used for induction of pyometra by inoculation of Escherichia coli into the uterus during oestrous and metoestrous stages. The animals were classified into the following six groups according to inoculation time: Days 1-10, 11-20, 21-30, 31-40, 41-50 and 51-60 after LH surge. The incidence of pyometra during the periods Days 11-20 and 21-30 after LH surge was 90.9% and 78.9% respectively, while that during Days 1-10 and 51-60 after LH surge was less than 20%, and the patterns of the incidence of pyometra and the serum progesterone levels were similar. There was no difference in the incidence of pyometra induced in bitches less than 5 years old compared to bitches over 6 years old. Oestrus in all of the bitches with pyometra induced by E. coli returned with or without PGF 2alpha treatment, unlike in bitches with spontaneous pyometra. The duration of the oestrous cycle in the non-treated and PGF 2alpha-treated groups was 231.4+/-55.2 days and 162.1+/-40.6 days (P < 0.001), respectively, and there was no difference in the rate of return of oestrus between the two groups. The conception rate in all of the bitches in which oestrus had returned was 81.8%. The above findings indicate that the period during which severe pyometra could be induced was limited to the early stage in metoestrus.
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- S Tsumagari
- Department of Veterinary Science, Nihon University, 1866 Kameino, Fujisawa, Kanagawa 252-8510, Japan.
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Memon MA, Cooper NJ, Memon B, Memon MI, Abrams KR. Meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials comparing open and laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair. Br J Surg 2004; 90:1479-92. [PMID: 14648725 DOI: 10.1002/bjs.4301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 254] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND The aim was to conduct a meta-analysis of the randomized evidence to determine the relative merits of laparoscopic (LIHR) and open (OIHR) inguinal hernia repair. METHODS A search of the Medline, Embase, Science Citation Index, Current Contents and PubMed databases identified all randomized clinical trials that compared OIHR and LIHR and were published in the English language between January 1990 and the end of October 2000. The meta-analysis was prepared in accordance with the Quality of Reporting of Meta-analyses (QUOROM) statement. The six outcome variables analysed were operating time, time to discharge from hospital, return to normal activity and return to work, postoperative complications and recurrence rate. Random effects meta-analyses were performed using odds ratios and weighted mean differences. RESULTS Twenty-nine trials were considered suitable for meta-analysis. Some 3017 hernias were repaired laparoscopically and 2972 hernias were repaired using an open method in 5588 patients. For four of the six outcomes the summary point estimates favoured LIHR over OIHR; there was a significant reduction of 38 per cent in the relative odds of postoperative complications (odds ratio 0.62 (95 per cent confidence interval (c.i.) 0.46 to 0.84); P = 0.002), 4.73 (95 per cent c.i. 3.51 to 5.96) days in time to return to normal activity (P < 0.001), 6.96 (95 per cent c.i. 5.34 to 8.58) days in time to return to work (P < 0.001) and 3.43 (95 per cent c.i. 0.35 to 6.50) h in time to discharge from hospital (P = 0.029). There was a significant increase of 15.20 (95 per cent c.i. 7.78 to 22.63) min in the mean operating time for LIHR (P < 0.001). The relative odds of short-term recurrence were increased by 50 per cent for LIHR compared with OIHR, although this result was not statistically significant (odds ratio 1.51 (95 per cent c.i. 0.81 to 2.79); P = 0.194). CONCLUSION LIHR was associated with earlier discharge from hospital, quicker return to normal activity and work, and significantly fewer postoperative complications than OIHR. However, the operating time was significantly longer and there was a trend towards an increase in the relative odds of recurrence after laparoscopic repair.
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- M A Memon
- Department of Surgery, Nottingham City Hospital, Nottingham, UK.
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Bàllesta López C, Cid JA, Poves I, Bettónica C, Villegas L, Memon MA. Laparoscopic surgery in the elderly patient. Surg Endosc 2003; 17:333-7. [PMID: 12364996 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-002-9056-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2002] [Accepted: 05/16/2002] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Elderly patients represent a unique surgical challenge because of the associated complex comorbidity and diminished cardiopulmonary reserve. Therefore, minimally invasive surgery in the elderly may have a larger impact compared to the younger population. The aim of this study was to prospectively evaluate the experience of laparoscopic surgery in patients >or=70 years of age in our unit. METHODS Two hundred and thirty-two patients (34 females and 98 males) older than 70 years who underwent various elective and emergency laparoscopic procedures between 1992 and 1997 were assessed prospectively. Preoperative comorbidity, operative results, and postoperative outcomes were analyzed. RESULTS The median age of the patients was 76 years. The majority of patients were ASA class II. The mean hospital stay was 3.4 days. The overall morbidity and mortality rates were 10.8% and 3.4% respectively, and the conversion rate was 4.3%. CONCLUSIONS Our experience suggests that laparoscopic surgery in the elderly is safe, is associated with short hospital stay, and produces less morbidity and mortality. Therefore, it should be adopted widely if the expertise in the area of laparoscopic surgery is available for this group of patients.
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- C Bàllesta López
- Department of General and Gastrointestinal Surgery, Hospital de Bellvitge Prínceps d'Espanya, Barcelona, Spain
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The aim of the study was to analyse the current literature regarding the mode of transmission of HCV and its global prevalence in different groups of people. A systematic review of the literature on the epidemiology of hepatitis C from 1991 to 2000 using computerized bibliographic databases which include Medline, Current Content and Embase. The prevalence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) varies tremendously in different parts of the world, with the highest incidence in the Eastern parts of the globe compared with the Western parts. Furthermore, certain groups of individuals such as intravenous drug users are at increased risk of acquiring this disease irrespective of the geographical location. Although the main route of transmission is via contaminated blood, curiously enough in up to 50% of the cases no recognizable transmission factor/route could be identified. Therefore, a number of other routes of transmission such as sexual or household exposure to infected contacts have been investigated with conflicting results. Hepatitis C infection is an important public health issue globally. Better understanding of routes of transmission will help to combat the spread of disease. In order to prevent a world wide epidemic of this disease, urgent measures are required to (i) develop a strategy to inform and educate the public regarding this disease and (ii) expedite the efforts to develop a vaccine.
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- M I Memon
- Department of Community Health, Guild NHS Trust, Lancashire Post Graduate Medical School, Preston, UK.
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Memon MA, Macafee D, Rattan H. Accidental ingestion of cotton bud stick during alcohol intoxication: an unusual cause of caecal perforation. Ir Med J 2002; 95:19-20. [PMID: 11928784] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/24/2023]
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A first reported case of caecal perforation by an ingested blunt foreign body is described. This 31-year-old female did not relate a history of accidental swallowing of a cotton bud stick on admission. The cause of her right iliac fossa pain (i.e. caecal perforation by a cotton bud stick) became only apparent when she underwent operation for suspected appendicitis. A simple closure of this caecal perforation was undertaken. The patient made a complete recovery from this ordeal. Caecal perforation by an ingested blunt foreign body can occur after it has safely negotiated the ileocaecal valve.
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- M A Memon
- Department of Surgery, Nottingham City Hospital, Nottingham, England, UK.
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BACKGROUND Liver metastases are a major cause of death in patients with colorectal carcinoma. The only curative option available at present is surgery. This review article discusses the current state of evidence for the effectiveness of liver resection for patients with liver metastases from colorectal cancer. METHODS Medline, Embase, Current Contents and Science Citation Index databases were used to search English language articles published on the subject of liver resection for colorectal metastases in the last 20 years. RESULTS Liver resection has a five year survival of 16-49% and 10 year survival of 17-33% with an operative mortality rate of 0-9%. Two factors appear to be clearly associated with poorer outcome - involved resection margins and the presence of extrahepatic disease (including hilar and coeliac axis lymph nodes) at the time of liver resection. None of the other factors related to the patients, their primary tumour or the metastases themselves have been conclusively shown to adversely effect long-term survival. CONCLUSIONS Liver resection is a feasible, safe and effective procedure which carries an acceptable morbidity and mortality and does have a major impact on the survival of these patients. The decision on resectability of colorectal metastases should be decided by the ability to leave at least 2-3 segments of liver free from metastases with uninvolved resection margins, together with the general fitness of the patient to undergo a major surgical procedure.
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- M A Memon
- Department of Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Surgery, Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham, UK.
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Mistry BM, Memon MA, Jepson B, Solomon H, Ruggiero R, McBride L, Garvin PJ. Combined cardio-renal transplantation (CCRT) from the same donor: report of two cases and review of the literature. Ann R Coll Surg Engl 2001; 83:339-42. [PMID: 11806562 PMCID: PMC2503391] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/23/2023] Open
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Two patients with successful combined cardio-renal transplantation (CCRT) using allografts from the same donor are reported. Both patients underwent staged procedure with hearts being transplanted first followed by kidneys. One patient suffered simultaneous acute rejection of both allografts, indeed a very rare event, which was successfully treated with pulse steroids. Because of the successful patient and graft outcomes, we propose that staged CCRT offers a reasonable therapeutic option for patients with co-existing, irreversible cardiorenal failure.
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- B M Mistry
- Department of Surgery, Saint Louis University Health Sciences Center, Missouri, USA
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Mistry BM, Memon MA, Silverman R, Burton FR, Varma CR, Solomon H, Garvin PJ. Small bowel perforation from a migrated biliary stent. Surg Endosc 2001; 15:1043. [PMID: 11443435 DOI: 10.1007/s004640041008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2000] [Accepted: 10/16/2000] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Stenting of the biliary tract is performed for a variety of benign and malignant disorders. Although uncommon, proximal and distal migration of these stents is known to occur. We report a case of jejunal perforation from a distally migrated biliary stent.
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- B M Mistry
- Department of Surgery, St. Louis University Health Sciences Center, 3635 Vista Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA
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Amin SN, Memon MA, Armitage NC, Scholefield JH. Defunctioning loop ileostomy and stapled side-to-side closure has low morbidity. Ann R Coll Surg Engl 2001; 83:246-9. [PMID: 11518371 PMCID: PMC2503368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/21/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Low pelvic anastomoses are associated with a high leak rate. Therefore, defunctioning loop ileostomies are being increasingly fashioned to protect against the consequences of a leak. However, the reported complication rates of such stoma creation and closure is between 5.7-69%. AIMS To determine the outcome associated with construction and side-to-side closure of loop ileostomies in one specialist unit. PATIENTS AND METHODS Data were obtained from a computer audit and case note analysis. RESULTS Between 1994 and 1998, 71 patients (41 M, 30 F) with a median age of 51 years (range 19-88 years) had a loop ileostomy constructed for: (i) 26 ileoanal pouches; (ii) 36 left colonic and rectal resections; and (iii) 9 for other reasons. Side-to-side stoma closure was achieved using a GIA linear stapler through a parastomal incision. The median hospital stay following stoma creation was 12 days (range 7-63 days) and stoma closure was 7 days (range 6-16 days). The median time to closure was 140 days (range 10-790 days). There were no ileostomy-related deaths. There were 10 (13.8%) ileostomy-related complications, 4 following creation and 6 following closure. CONCLUSIONS Loop ileostomy is easy to create and close and is associated with a low morbidity. Therefore, we recommend a defunctioning ileostomy as a procedure of choice for temporary faecal diversion for complex colorectal surgery.
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- S N Amin
- Department of Surgery, Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham, UK.
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Memon MA, Memon MI, Donohue JH. Abdominal drains: a brief historical review. Ir Med J 2001; 94:164-6. [PMID: 11495230] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/16/2023]
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Sirinarumitr K, Johnston SD, Kustritz MV, Johnston GR, Sarkar DK, Memon MA. Effects of finasteride on size of the prostate gland and semen quality in dogs with benign prostatic hypertrophy. J Am Vet Med Assoc 2001; 218:1275-80. [PMID: 11330612 DOI: 10.2460/javma.2001.218.1275] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To determine the effect of the 5alpha-reductase inhibitor finasteride on prostatic diameter and volume, semen quality, and serum dihydrotestosterone (DHT) and testosterone concentrations in dogs with spontaneous benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). DESIGN Double-blind placebo-controlled trial. ANIMALS 9 dogs with BPH. PROCEDURE Five dogs were treated with finasteride for 16 weeks (0.1 to 0.5 mg/kg [0.05 to 0.23 mg/lb] of body weight, PO, q 24 h); the other 4 received a placebo. Prostatic diameter, measured radiographically, prostatic volume, measured ultrasonographically, semen quality, and serum DHT and testosterone concentrations were evaluated before and during treatment. After receiving the placebo for 16 weeks, the 4 control dogs were treated with finasteride for 16 weeks, and evaluations were repeated. RESULTS Finasteride significantly decreased prostatic diameter (mean percentage decrease, 20%), prostatic volume (mean percentage decrease, 43%), and serum DHT concentration (mean percentage decrease, 58%). Finasteride decreased semen volume but did not adversely effect semen quality or serum testosterone concentration. No adverse effects were reported by owners of dogs in the study. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE Results suggest that finasteride can be used to reduce prostatic size in dogs with BPH without adversely affecting semen quality or serum testosterone concentration.
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- K Sirinarumitr
- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University, Pullman 99164, USA
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A 38-month-old female Golden retriever was presented with dysuria and dyschezia. It was difficult to visualize the vagina by vaginoscopy due to a cystic polyp on the hymen. The polyp was 2 x 3 cm in diameter, round, and pink in color. From clinical and imaging evaluations the original diagnosis was mucometra or pyometra. From endoscopic examination of the vagina an imperforate hymen was finally diagnosed. The ovaries, uterus, and half of the vagina were removed through a median abdominal incision. The vagina contained about 1.5 liters of fluid, but the uterus and ovaries appeared normal. This is a rare case with imperforate hymen and hydrocolpos with a polyp on the hymenal membrane in bitch.
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- S Tsumagari
- Laboratory of Theriogenology, Nihon University, Fujisawa, Kanagawa, Japan
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- D A Zeig
- Department of Surgery, Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, Nebraska
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Laparoscopic inguinal herniorrhaphy (LIHR) was introduced with the following potential advantages: less postoperative discomfort and pain, reduced recovery time that allows earlier return to full activity, easier repair of a recurrent hernia, the ability to treat bilateral hernias concurrently, the performance of a simultaneous diagnostic laparoscopy, ligation of the hernia sac at the highest possible site, improved cosmesis, and decreased incidence of recurrence. Potential disadvantages include complications, such as bowel, bladder, and vascular injuries; potential adhesive complications at sites where the peritoneum has been breached or prosthetic material has been placed; the apparent need, at least at the present, for a general anesthetic; and the increased cost because of expensive equipment needs. Most surgeons agree that LIHR has a role in the management of patients with a recurrent hernia after a conventional inguinal herniorrhaphy (CIHR), bilateral inguinal hernia, or a need for laparoscopy for another procedure, such as laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The routine use of LIHR for the unilateral, uncomplicated hernia is a more contentious issue.
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- M A Memon
- Department of Surgery, Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, Nebraska 68131, USA.
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Habib K, Memon MA, Reid DA, Fairbrother BJ. Spontaneous common iliac arteries rupture in Ehlers-Danlos syndrome type IV: report of two cases and review of the literature. Ann R Coll Surg Engl 2001; 83:96-104. [PMID: 11320937 PMCID: PMC2503357] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/19/2023] Open
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Two patients with previously undiagnosed Ehlers-Danlos syndrome type IV (EDS IV) presented acutely with clinical features suggestive of hypovolemic shock. Emergency laparotomies in both of them revealed spontaneous rupture of the common iliac arteries. The clinical features, operative findings, surgical approach, outcome and implications are discussed.
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- K Habib
- Department of Surgery, King's Mill Centre for Healthcare Services, Mansfield Road, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire NG17 4JL, UK.
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Memon MA, Karademir S, Shen J, Koukoulis G, Fabrega F, Williams JW, Foster P. Seventh Day Syndrome--acute hepatocyte apoptosis associated with a unique syndrome of graft loss following liver transplantation. Liver 2001; 21:13-7. [PMID: 11169067 DOI: 10.1034/j.1600-0676.2001.210102.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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AIM The aim of this study is to describe a unique 7th day syndrome (7DS), quite different from other causes of post-transplantation allograft dysfunction in a group of orthotopic liver transplant (OLT) patients who needed retransplantation. METHODS A retrospective analysis of 594 consecutive OLT over an 8-year period revealed that 10 patients developed allograft dysfunction approximately 7 days following an initially normal graft function. RESULTS The features included: (a) severe liver failure; (b) sudden peak of extremely high liver enzymes at approximately day 7; (c) serial liver biopsy findings of central lobular hemorrhage with minimal inflammatory cell infiltrate and (d) an explant with no evidence of vascular thrombosis. The biochemical and morphometric pathological data of these patients were compared with data of patitents who had early acute rejection (AR), hepatic artery thrombosis (HAT), primary nonfunction (PNF), severe sepsis and no dysfunction. Lastly, serial liver core biopsies and explants were tested for evidence of apoptosis, which revealed a significantly higher number of apoptotic hepatocytes in 7DS compared to all control groups. CONCLUSIONS Seventh Day Syndrome is a distinct entity associated with early graft dysfunction characterized by a marked apoptosis of hepatocytes. Fas receptor activation or other pathways of program cell death may be implicated in occurrence of 7DS.
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- M A Memon
- Department of Surgery, City Hospital, Nottingham, UK.
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Malaki M, Memon MA, Perkins J, Mortenson N, Hands L. Cecal erosion by an aortobifemoral bypass graft. Gastrointest Endosc 2001; 53:85. [PMID: 11154494 DOI: 10.1067/mge.2001.111565] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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- M Malaki
- Department of Surgery, Nottingham City Hospital, Nottingham, England
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- M A Memon
- Department of Surgery, Queens Medical Center, Nottingham, UK.
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Memon MA, Blankenship JC, Wood GC, Frey CM, Menapace FJ. Incidence of intracranial hemorrhage complicating treatment with glycoprotein IIb/IIIa receptor inhibitors: a pooled analysis of major clinical trials. Am J Med 2000; 109:213-7. [PMID: 10974184 DOI: 10.1016/s0002-9343(00)00453-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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PURPOSE The major risk of therapy with platelet glycoprotein IIb/IIIa receptor inhibitors is bleeding. We reviewed trials using these agents to determine if bleeding risks include an increased incidence of intracranial hemorrhage. METHODS A Medline search identified 14 randomized trials of intravenous platelet glycoprotein IIb/IIIa receptor inhibitors for patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention or who had an acute coronary syndrome. We compared the incidence of intracranial hemorrhage among 15,850 patients treated with glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitors with that among 12,039 patients treated with placebo. RESULTS The incidence of intracranial hemorrhage with heparin plus any IIb/IIIa inhibitor was similar to placebo with heparin (0.12% vs 0.09%, odds ratio = 1.3, 95% confidence interval: 0.6 to 3.1, P = 0.59). The incidence of intracranial hemorrhage with glycoprotein IIb/IIIa drugs alone was similar to that with heparin alone (0.07% vs 0.06%), albeit with a wide confidence interval (odds ratio = 1.2, 95% confidence interval: 0.1 to 16, P = 1.0). CONCLUSIONS Intravenous glycoprotein IIb/IIIa receptor inhibitors alone or in combination with heparin do not cause a statistically significant excess of intracranial hemorrhage as compared with heparin alone. Because of small numbers, the data do not exclude the possibility of an excess of intracranial hemorrhage in some groups of patients treated with glycoprotein IIb/IIIa receptor inhibitors.
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- M A Memon
- Geisinger Medical Center, and the Janet Weis Research Center, Danville, Pennsylvania, USA
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BACKGROUND Acute pancreatitis is a catabolic illness and patients with the severe form have high metabolic and nutrient demands. Artificial nutritional support should therefore be a logical component of treatment. This review examines the evidence in favour of initiating nutritional support in these patients and the effects of such support on the course of the disease. METHODS Medline and Science Citation Index searches were performed to locate English language publications on nutritional support in acute pancreatitis in the 25 years preceding December 1999. Manual cross-referencing was also carried out. Letters, editorials, older review articles and most case reports were excluded. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION There is no evidence that nutritional support in acute pancreatitis affects the underlying disease process, but it may prevent the associated undernutrition and starvation, supporting the patient while the disease continues and until normal and sufficient eating can be resumed. The safety and feasibility of enteral nutrition in acute pancreatitis have been established; enteral nutrition may even be superior to parenteral nutrition. Some patients, however, cannot tolerate enteral feeding and this route may not be practical in others. Parenteral nutrition still has a role, either on its own or in combination with the oral and enteral routes, depending on the stage of the illness and the clinical situation.
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- D N Lobo
- Section of Surgery and Clinical Nutrition Unit, University Hospital, Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham, UK
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BACKGROUND The advent of laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) has created a dilemma for treating patients with known or suspected choledocholithiasis. With rapid technologic growth and experience in laparoscopic skills, many surgeons are now routinely performing laparoscopic common bile duct exploration (LCBDE) and questioning the wisdom of preoperative endoscopic retrograde cholangiography (ERC) with or without endoscopic sphincterotomy. The purpose of this article is to review the current literature on the subject of LCBDE and critically evaluate the clinical results of this emerging technology. METHODS Medline and Science Citation Index databases were used to search English language articles published on LCBDE since 1989. RESULTS Transcystic common bile duct exploration has a better clearance rate, and carries less morbidity and mortality compared with laparoscopic choledochotomy. Compared with two-stage ERCP and LC, one-stage LC and LCBDE seems to be associated with a shorter hospital stay, a quicker recovery, less expense, and less morbidity and mortality. CONCLUSIONS LCBDE is a feasible, safe and effective procedure that carries a low morbidity and mortality and will decrease the need for unnecessary ERC in the future for suspected or proved choledocholithiasis.
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- M A Memon
- Department of Surgery, Queens Medical Center, Nottingham, England, UK.
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Tyndall SH, Memon MA, Lund RJ, Beck D, Fessenden J, Stegman MR, Fitzgibbons RJ. The effect of the anastomotic size on gastric emptying after hemigastrectomy with Billroth II reconstruction. Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol 1999; 11:1359-64. [PMID: 10654795 DOI: 10.1097/00042737-199912000-00004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To determine if the size of the gastrojejunal anastomosis after Billroth II reconstruction was the rate-limiting factor in gastric emptying in the postoperative period. METHODS Twelve mongrel dogs were randomized to have either 1.5 cm or 5 cm gastrojejunal anastomoses prior to Billroth II hemigastrectomy. Each dog had three solid and three liquid radiolabelled emptying studies pre- and postoperatively. Data were collected using a gamma camera. For liquid studies, images were obtained at 0 min, 2 min, 4 min, 6 min, 8 min, 10 min, 20 min, 30 min, 40 min, 50 min and 60 min. For solid studies, images were obtained at 0 min, 5 min, 10 min, 20 min, 30 min, 40 min, 50 min, 60 min, 70 min, 80 min, 90 min, 100 min, 110 min and 120 min. Means were compared by analysis of variance using the repeated measures option. RESULTS Postoperative liquid emptying was significantly faster in the first 10 min with both 1.5 cm and 5 cm anastomoses compared with preoperative scans in the same animals (45% versus 20% and 48% versus 29%, respectively). On the other hand, solid gastric emptying was much slower postoperatively with the 1.5 cm anastomosis compared with preoperative scans (29% versus 65%) as well as compared with postoperative 5 cm anastomosis (29% versus 62%) at the end of 120 min. CONCLUSIONS Our model suggests that the gastric emptying of solids is affected by the size of the gastrojejunal anastomosis and not by the diameter of the efferent limb of the small intestine following Billroth II reconstruction.
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- S H Tyndall
- Department of Surgery, Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, Nebraska, USA
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Memon MA, Deeik RK, Maffi TR, Fitzgibbons RJ. The outcome of unretrieved gallstones in the peritoneal cavity during laparoscopic cholecystectomy. A prospective analysis. Surg Endosc 1999; 13:848-57. [PMID: 10449837 DOI: 10.1007/s004649901118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 110] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Gallbladder perforation during laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) with spillage of bile and gallstones occurs in a substantial number of patients (up to 40%). Most surgeons believe that free intraperitoneal stones are not a justification for conversion to laparotomy even if a large number of stones are left in situ. There are, however, a number of reports demonstrating that, on occasion, these unretrieved gallstones may cause infection or abscess, inflammation, fibrosis, adhesions, cutaneous sinuses, small bowel obstruction, or generalized septicemia. The aim of this study was to determine the outcome of unretrieved gallstones in the peritoneal cavity after gallbladder perforation during LC. METHODS In a 7-year period between 1989 and 1996, prospective data were maintained on 856 patients who underwent LCs by a single surgeon (R. J.F.). Of the 856 patients, 165 (16%) had gallbladder perforations resulting in lost gallstones in the peritoneal cavity. A concerted attempt was made to remove the lost stones using a variety of extraction devices. Of these 165 patients, 106 (64%) were available for follow-up through mail (76%) and by telephone (24%). The mean age of these patients was 64.9 years (range, 18 to 98 years), and the mean follow-up was 44.8 months (range 4.9 to 92.3 months). RESULTS Of the 106 patients with unretrieved gallstones, we identified four patients with short-term complications and one patient with a long-term complication. The first patient with a short-term complication had pyrexia for 10 days postoperatively. Diagnostic evaluation, which included computed tomography (CT) scan, failed to reveal any abnormality. The patient was treated conservatively with a course of oral antibiotics. In the second patient, cellulitis developed at a drain site after its removal, which resolved with oral antibiotics. The third patient acquired an umbilical wound abscess, which drained spontaneously, requiring no treatment. A sterile subphrenic collection developed in the fourth patient 1 month postoperatively, which was treated with percutaneous drainage under CT guidance. The only long-term complication was spontaneous erosion of a gallstone from the back of a patient with a questionable history of inflammatory bowel disease 8 months postoperatively. All of the patients made complete recoveries. CONCLUSIONS In most patients, unretrieved gallstones are of no consequence, but complications occur occasionally. It is therefore advisable to retrieve as many gallstones as possible during LC short of converting to a laparotomy.
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- M A Memon
- Department of Surgery, Queens Medical Center, Nottingham, UK
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BACKGROUND Recurrence after primary conventional inguinal herniorrhaphy occurs in approximately 10% of patients depending on the type of repair and expertise of the surgeon. The repair of the resulting recurrent hernia is a daunting task because of already weakened tissues and obscured and distorted anatomy. The failure rate of these repairs using an open anterior approach may reach as high as 36%. Because of such a high failure rate, a number of investigators have focused on repairing these difficult recurrent hernias laparoscopically using a tension-free approach. Some of the earlier reports suggested a low recurrence rate of 0.5% to 5% when a laparoscopic approach was used to repair these hernias. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of laparoscopic treatment for recurrent hernias in our institutions. METHODS Between February 1991 and February 1995, 96 recurrent hernias were repaired in 85 patients (78 men and 7 women). There were 48 right, 26 left, and 11 bilateral hernias. The mean age of the patients was 59 years (range, 18-86 years); the mean height was 69 in. (range, 54-77 in.); and the mean weight was 176 pounds (range, 109-280 pounds). A total of 68 herniorrhaphies were performed using the transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) method: 19 using intraperitoneal on-lay mesh (IPOM) repair and 8 using the total extraperitoneal (TEP) method. The method of repair in one patient was not recorded. The mean operating time was 76 min (range, 47-172 min). Thirteen patients underwent additional procedures. RESULTS Long-term follow-up was performed by questionnaire, examination, or both in 76 patients (85 hernias). Median follow-up time was 27 months (range, 2-56 months). There were four recurrences (2 in IPOM and 2 in TAPP). Three of these were repaired laparoscopically and one conventionally. There were 20 minor and 14 major complications and no mortality. One conversion occurred in the TAPP group. Mean postoperative stay was 1.4 days (range, 0-4 days). It was felt by 92% of the patients that their symptoms were completely relieved, whereas 4% of the patients continued to exhibit symptoms for which their hernia was repaired, and 3.6% failed to answer. As reported, 86% of the patients preferred their laparoscopic repair; 1% preferred the conventional repair; and 13% failed to reply. Afterward, 77% of the patients returned to normal activity, and 35% returned to vigorous activity within 4 weeks of surgery. Satisfaction with laparoscopic repair was expressed by 92% of the patients, whereas 8% either were dissatisfied or did not answer. In the end, 95% of the patients stated that they would recommend laparoscopic hernia surgery to their family and friends. CONCLUSIONS These preliminary data show that laparoscopic repair of recurrent inguinal hernia is a safe alternative procedure with acceptable rates of recurrence and complications.
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- M A Memon
- Department of Surgery, Queens Medical Center, Nottingham, UK
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Memon MA, Quinn TH, Cahill DR. Transversalis fascia: historical aspects and its place in contemporary inguinal herniorrhaphy. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 1999; 9:267-72. [PMID: 10414544 DOI: 10.1089/lap.1999.9.267] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Since the introduction of the term "fascia transversalis" by Sir Ashley Cooper in 1840, this thin layer of tissue has been discovered, denied, and redefined. The transversalis fascia was originally described as a bilaminar membrane. Although most subsequent descriptions do not reflect this analysis, some authors, especially in the surgical literature, believe that a posterior lamina of the transversalis fascia exists. Others believe that the posterior lamina of the transversalis fascia is, in fact, part of the preperitoneal fascia. The usefulness of the transversalis fascia and its derivatives or analogues; e.g., the crura of the deep inguinal ring, have also been extensively discussed. The aim of this paper is to provide a brief survey of the historical literature concerning the transversalis fascia and a discussion of some of the contemporary views on its morphology and significance in current laparoscopic hernia repair.
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- M A Memon
- General Surgery, Queens Medical Center, Nottingham, United Kingdom.
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Memon MA, Jones WF. Injection therapy for variceal bleeding. Gastrointest Endosc Clin N Am 1999; 9:231-52. [PMID: 10333440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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The role of injection therapies in the management of esophageal and gastric varices are reviewed. Available radiographic, pharmacologic and alternative endoscopic methods are compared and contrasted with sclerotherapy. Recent studies regarding a combination of endoscopic band ligation and low volume sclerotherapy to achieve best eradication of esophageal varices are reviewed.
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- M A Memon
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, Kentucky, USA
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