Volume 29 (2023)
Volume 28 (2022)
Volume 27 (2021)
Volume 26 (2020)
Volume 25 (2019)
Volume 24 (2018)
Volume 23 (2017)
Volume 22 (2016)
Volume 21 (2015)
Volume 20 (2014)
Volume 19 (2013)
Volume 18 (2012)
Volume 17 (2011)
Volume 16 (2010)
Volume 15 (2009)
Volume 14 (2008)
Volume 13 (2007)
Volume 12 (2006)
Volume 11 (2005)
Volume 9 (2003)
Volume 8 (2002)
ACUTE BACK PAIN AMONG DENTISTS

Issam A. Dahabra

Volume 10, Issue 1 , June 2004, Page 15-22

https://doi.org/10.33762/bsurg.2004.55584

Abstract
  This is a review article, about the incidence of law back pain in dentist, it also contains a detailed review about the relation between back pain, exercise and posture, with special emphasis on the prophylactic measurements.  Read More ...

A METHOD FOR HAEMORRHOIDECTOMY USING MONOPOLAR DIATHERMY WITH WOUND CLOSURE

Mazin Hawaz Al-Hawaz

Volume 10, Issue 1 , June 2004, Page 23-26

https://doi.org/10.33762/bsurg.2004.55585

Abstract
  Objective: To compare the effectiveness of monopolar diathermy haemorrhoidectomy and closure of haemorrhoidectomy wound with conventional Milligan-Morgan haemorrhoidectomy in reducing the post operative pain and complications. Also to determine the time of hospital stay, wound healing and return to ...  Read More ...

TISSUE EQUIVALENT PERSONAL X-RAY DOSIMETER

Assel B. Shindy

Volume 10, Issue 1 , June 2004, Page 27-30

https://doi.org/10.33762/bsurg.2004.55586

Abstract
  Absorbed dose from X-ray field of scattered stray radiation was monitored at presumably safety position. Lyoluminescence enhanced sensitivity in organic solid techniques were used to estimate the environmental and personal dosimeter based on tissue equivalent of glutamin amino acid. The cumulated percentage ...  Read More ...

SURGICAL TREATMENT OF PILONIDAL SINUS, A COMPARATIVE STUDY

Abdulla H. Al-Fadhil; Deceased

Volume 10, Issue 1 , June 2004, Page 31-35

https://doi.org/10.33762/bsurg.2004.55587

Abstract
  This prospective study was designed to compare the three surgical procedures used in the treatment of pilonidal sinus. 103 patients divided in to three groups by simple random sampling, Group I, 45 patients treated by Excision alone, Group II, 45 patients treated by Excision and simple primary closure ...  Read More ...

PULMONARY RESECTION IN BASRAH: PERSONAL EXPERIENCE

Abdul-Salam Y. Al-Museilih

Volume 10, Issue 1 , June 2004, Page 36-43

https://doi.org/10.33762/bsurg.2004.55589

Abstract
  Pulmonary resection is the operation that defines the thoracic surgeon. It represents the appropriate surgical treatment for many pulmonary lesions. This is the first study on pulmonary resection in Basrah, south of Iraq. The study is conducted in the Section of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery in ...  Read More ...

TWELVE YEARS EXPERIENCE IN HIGHLY SELECTIVE VAGOTOMY

Zeki Al-Faddagh

Volume 10, Issue 1 , June 2004, Page 44-49

https://doi.org/10.33762/bsurg.2004.55592

Abstract
  Highly selective vagotomy accepted by increasing number of surgeons due to its low operative risk and relative lack of all side effects associated with other types of surgery like Truncal Vagotomy and drainage procedures. Our study concentrates on cases of chronic duodenal ulcer operations by H.S.V.regarding ...  Read More ...

HBA1C% INDUCED CATARACT IN DIABETIC PATIENTS

Reyad J. Fakhrualdeen

Volume 10, Issue 1 , June 2004, Page 50-54

https://doi.org/10.33762/bsurg.2004.55593

Abstract
  Cataract formation in the diabetic patients was studied on the basis of the determination of (Hb A1c%) using variant HPLC instrument and blood glucose enzymatic method for (42) blood specimens. These patients are; neglected blood glucose levels (patients are not using any treatment), on oral antidiabetic ...  Read More ...

FAMILIAL COLORECTAL CANCER

Ali Raheem Hashim

Volume 10, Issue 1 , June 2004, Page 55-59

https://doi.org/10.33762/bsurg.2004.55596

Abstract
  Most colorectal cancers regardless of etiology are believed to arise from adenomatous polyps. Both environmental and genetic factors are important in colorectal carcinogenesis. Twenty five percent of patients with colorectal cancer have relevant family history. We tried to verify the spectrum of manifestations ...  Read More ...

POSTOPERATIVE PAIN AT DONOR SITE FOLLOWING BONE GRAFT PROCEDURES

Abdul Wahab Al-Mukhtar

Volume 10, Issue 1 , June 2004, Page 60-67

https://doi.org/10.33762/bsurg.2004.55599

Abstract
  This is a prospective study of postoperative pain at iliac graft donor site in 40 selected cases undergoing bone graft procedures from the iliac bone. Comparison was made between 3 different surgical approaches (superior, medial and superior-lateral). Severity of pain after operation was assessed using ...  Read More ...

RETROSTERNAL GOITRE

G.A. AL-NASIR

Volume 10, Issue 1 , June 2004, Page 68-71

https://doi.org/10.33762/bsurg.2004.55601

Abstract
  Sixteen patients with retrosternal goitre were operated upon in one surgical unit during the last 10 years. The chief presentation was difficulty in breathing and dyspnoea during sleep mainly. Thyroidectomy was done using different approaches, but the cervical approach was suitable in most of cases. ...  Read More ...

ANAEMIA IN WOMEN ATTENDING LABOUR. FREQUENCY AND RISK FACTORS EVALUATION

Faiz A. Al-Waeely

Volume 10, Issue 1 , June 2004, Page 72-77

https://doi.org/10.33762/bsurg.2004.55602

Abstract
  The aim of this prospective study was to determine the frequency and degree of anaemia among pregnant women attending labour. One hundred-seventy seven pregnant women were included. We found that 78 (44.1%) women were anaemic, of them 64 (36.2%) having mild anaemia, 10 (5.6 %) with moderate anaemia and ...  Read More ...

EVALUATION OF CLINICAL TESTS IN DIAGNOSIS OF CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO MODIFIED DURAN'S TEST REGARDING SPECIFICITY AND SENSITIVITY

A.W.AL-MUKHTAR

Volume 10, Issue 1 , June 2004, Page 78-86

https://doi.org/10.33762/bsurg.2004.55598

Abstract
  A prospective study on 110 symptomatic patients (150 hands) with CTS. All were analyzed depending on history, clinical examination, EMG and NCS and 118 asymptomatic persons (150 hands) as control group. Five currently used clinical provocative tests were applied on both groups: original Duran's test, ...  Read More ...

SURVEY OF URINARY TRACT CALCULI IN SULEIMANIYAH

Ismaeel Ham Ameen

Volume 10, Issue 1 , June 2004, Page 87-88

https://doi.org/10.33762/bsurg.2004.55603

Abstract
  A total of 1339 patients operated on from 1994 to 2000 for urinary tract calculi. There were 851 male patients (63.5%) and 488 female patients (36.5%) with 891 renal stones. Three hundred eighty three ureteric stones and 103 vesical stones. The age incidence, sex differences, anatomical sites, residency ...  Read More ...

TUBERCULOSIS OF THE BREAST

Al Chalabi HA

Volume 10, Issue 1 , June 2004, Page 99-102

https://doi.org/10.33762/bsurg.2004.55606

Abstract
  Tuberculosis is a chronic infectious disease that can involve almost any organ in the human body, on the other hand breast tuberculosis is considered to be rare entity through out the world. In this study we describe five cases of breast tuberculosis; three in the year 1999 and two cases in the year ...  Read More ...

LIVER FLUKE CAUSING DILATATIONS OF COMMON BILE DUCT

Taher Hawrami

Volume 10, Issue 1 , June 2004, Page 103-104

https://doi.org/10.33762/bsurg.2004.55608

Abstract
  Biliary parasites are known in endemic areas and their association with biliary stone is documented. We present a case of liver fluke affecting the biliary tract caused by fasciola hepatica which is reported for the first time in Iraq.  Read More ...

PRACTICAL HINTS ON THE MANAGEMENT OF ‎NEGLECTED DEVELOPMENTAL DYSPLASIA OF THE ‎HIP (NDDH)‎

HK Mohammed

Volume 10, Issue 1 , June 2004, Page 122-124

https://doi.org/10.33762/bsurg.2004.55816

Abstract
  The object of this paper is to illustrate the surgical steps in sequence, which were found more ‎useful and informative for DDH of a limited age (8-12) years. Throughout a period of 25 ‎years of work in this field. The retrospective study showed clearly the pitfalls, complication, ‎how to avoid ...  Read More ...