Yuan-Shao Chen, Yoon Bin Chong, Chih-Hung Lin, Ann-Shung LieuFormosan Journal of Surgery 2019 52(5):197-199 Cowden syndrome (CS) is a rare genetic disease which puts patients at an increased risk of developing mucocutaneous lesion, multiple hamartomas, breast cancer, thyroid cancer, and Lhermitte–Duclos disease (LDD). This article reviews the role of LDD in the diagnosis of CS. It is important for all clinicians to identify these patients due to the high risk of other associated malignancies.
Wan-Yu Hung, Tai-Wai Chin, Yao-Jen Hsu, Yu-Wei FuFormosan Journal of Surgery 2019 52(5):161-168 This study aimed to review pediatric cases of acute gastric volvulus, explore the distinguishing features, and outline the diagnosis and management of this life-threatening condition. We searched PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Ovid Medline in March 2018 for cases of gastric volvulus in the pediatric age range (<18 years). Citations that were not published in English, or did not discuss gastric volvulus...
Hany Abdelfatah Elhady, El-Sayed Mahmoud Abd-Elwahab, Rasha Abd Elaziz Abd ElghanyFormosan Journal of Surgery 2019 52(5):189-192 Splenic congenital anomalies are many. Wandering spleen (WS) is a rare anomaly account for about 0.2%. It is usually associated with absent or maldevelopment of one or all splenic ligaments that hold the spleen in its place. A 15-year-old girl had complaints of repeated attacks of mid-abdominal pain for the last month. Abdominal examination revealed a central fixed and...
Toar Jean Maurice Lalisang, Yarman Mazni, Wifanto Saditya Jeo, Vania Myralda Giamour MarbunFormosan Journal of Surgery 2019 52(5):169-174 Background: Source control (SC) procedure aiming to control the morbidity and mortality is essential in managing complicated intra-abdominal infection (cIAI). This study aims to review factors influencing the outcome of SC in cIAI cases at Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital. Methods: CIAI patients undergoing SC procedure in 2017 in our hospital were retrospectively...
Zhijiang Zang, Qinghui Wu, Edmund ChiongFormosan Journal of Surgery 2019 52(5):155-160 Despite the high resolution of modern imaging technology including computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging, cystoscopy remains the gold standard method for detecting bladder cancer. Cystoscopy is conventionally conducted with white light visualization, and the pitfalls of white light cystoscopy are well-recognized. Novel technologies to enhance visualization of bladder lesion have emerged during the...
Hung-Wen Lai, Chih-Yu Chen, Chi Wei Mok, Chiung-Ying Liao, Chih-Jung Chen, Shou-Tung Chen, Shih-Lung Lin, Dar-Ren Chen, Shou-Jen KuoFormosan Journal of Surgery 2019 52(5):175-182 Background: Robotic nipple-sparing mastectomy (R-NSM), which uses the da Vinci surgical platform (Intuitive Surgical, Sunnyvale, CA, USA), could perform NSM and immediate breast reconstruction through small and inconspicuous extramammary axillary incision. Its application in the management of early breast cancer or risk-reducing...
Hui-Ling Peng, Wan-Ling Ho, Chia-Yu Chang, Chun-Hung KoFormosan Journal of Surgery 2019 52(5):193-196 Thymoma is an uncommon neoplasm that derived from thymic epithelial cells. Clinically, it is slow-growing and most patients are over 40 years old. Thymoma corresponds to 30% of anterior mediastinal tumors in adults but <1% in pediatric patients. However, thymoma in pediatric group is considered to be highly aggressive. We report a case of invasive thymoma in a 3-year-old girl, presented as respiratory...
Achmad Fauzi Kamal, Eko Setiawan, Suprayitno WardoyoFormosan Journal of Surgery 2019 52(5):183-188 Giant cell tumors usually arise in the epiphyseal region of the limbs, and their occurrence in the ribs is unusual. We presented a case of a 26-year-old male with a 2 years progressively growing lump on his right anterolateral chest. There was no pain and cardiopulmonary symptoms. Chest radiograph revealed an osteolytic lesion over the right 10th rib with chondroid matrix and a wide transition zone...
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Balasubramaniam Vimala, Haseena Ismail, Soundararajan MohankumarInternational Journal of Nutrition, Pharmacology, Neurological Diseases 2019 9(3):105-110 The phrase “being under stress” is one that most people can identify with, although it can mean different things to different individuals. This expression focuses not so much on the nature of stress itself but on its outcomes or consequences. A response-based approach views stress as a dependent variable, that is, a response to disturbing or threatening...
Mary Girgis Shahataa, Ahmed A Elberry, Ali A Abo-Saif, Mai A.M Almoatasem, Asmaa Mohammed M Hussein ElkelawyInternational Journal of Nutrition, Pharmacology, Neurological Diseases 2019 9(3):87-96 Aims: The aim of the present study is to evaluate the antiinflammatory and antioxidant effects of omega-3 fatty acids in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and its complementary effect in combination with the half-tested doses of the most common drugs used to treat RA as cortisone and methotrexate....
Subramanian Sivasangari, Loordhurani Asaikumar, Lakshmanan Vennila, Natesan VijayakumarInternational Journal of Nutrition, Pharmacology, Neurological Diseases 2019 9(3):97-104 Aim: This study aims to investigate the potential mechanisms associated with cardioprotective effect of arbutin (ARB) on isoproterenol hydrochloride (ISO) induced cardiotoxicity in H9c2 cardiomyoblast cell lines. Materials and Methods: The effect of the drug on cell morphology was studied by using phase contrast microscope,...
Sutanto Krisadelfa, Permadhi Inge, Sunardi Diana, Titus Johana, Ahmad Jabir RahyussalimInternational Journal of Nutrition, Pharmacology, Neurological Diseases 2019 9(3):111-115 Spinal cord injury causing chronic paralysis affects the body’s energy and protein requirements. Central nervous system injuries require long-term healing, and its complications can lead to prolonged bed rest, decreased life expectancy, and reduced quality of life. The risk of malnutrition due to chronic inactivity can lead...
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Anna Giardini, Caterina PistariniThe Journal of the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine 2019 2(3):107-109
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Leila Ettefagh, Mairin A Jerome, Joseph Porter, Hassan H Monfared, David T BurkeThe Journal of the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine 2019 2(3):110-113 Introduction and Background: Early detection and treatment of deep venous thrombosis (DVT) can decrease the morbidity of postthrombotic syndrome as well as the mortality and morbidity resulting from pulmonary embolism. Despite this risk, it is not the standard of care to screen patients for DVT on admission to an inpatient...
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Manuel F Mas, Joezer Lugo Ranal, Raúl A Rosario Concepcion, Lorena Gonzalez-Sepulveda, Sona Rivas-Tumanyan, Walter R Frontera, Edwardo RamosThe Journal of the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine 2019 2(3):126-137 Background: Few studies have examined the use of ergogenic supplements (ESs) by young athletes residing in a sports specialized school. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 120 students from a sports specialized school (ages 12–19) completed a questionnaire...
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Manisha Bawa, Manuel F MasThe Journal of the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine 2019 2(3):114-114
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Komal ShahThe Journal of the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine 2019 2(3):117-125 Background: Rehabilitation techniques have provided encouraging results in achieving functional goals in patients undergoing total hip &/or knee arthroplasty. Aims and Objectives: Current meta-analysis compares hospital-based rehabilitation techniques for improving pain score and functional status of patients undergoing hip and knee arthroplasty. Methods: From 1332 initial articles,...
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Mansi M Jhaveri, Mary E RussellThe Journal of the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine 2019 2(3):115-116
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Lynne Turner-Stokes, Klemens Fheodoroff, Jorge Jacinto, Pascal Maisonobe, Stephen AshfordThe Journal of the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine 2019 2(3):138-150 Homer's Odyssey, one of the major Greek epic poems, tells the story of the hero Odysseus (or Ulysses in Roman versions) and his journey home to his wife Penelope. An epic poem is a long, narrative poem that is usually about heroic deeds and events that are significant to the culture of the poet. In keeping with...
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