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LOCAL PATHOLOGY AND SYSTEMIC DISEASE

Thamer A Hamdan

Volume 21, Issue 1 , June 2015, Page 1-1

https://doi.org/10.33762/bsurg.2015.102883

Abstract
  LOCAL PATHOLOGY AND SYSTEMIC DISEASE Sir Zachary Cope “Distension, rigidity, vomiting and pain, are abdominal actors which often deign to act on behalf of the chest, spine or brain” Quoted from his book (The diagnosis of the acute abdomen) Thamer A Hamdan MB, ChB, FRCS, FICS, FACS, ...  Read More ...

PATTERN OF DEGENERATIVE LUMBAR RETROLISTHESIS IN BASRAH

Thamer A Hamdan; Yas khudair Hadood; Mubder A Mohammed Saeed

Volume 21, Issue 1 , June 2015, Page 2-11

https://doi.org/10.33762/bsurg.2015.102884

Abstract
  Abstract Although retrolisthesis is not a well-known condition by many medical specialists dealing with back problems and it has been regarded as a radiological incidental finding with no clinical significance, a growing prove is now evolving stating that retrolisthesis could be a cause of many backache ...  Read More ...

HELICOBACTER PYLORI INFECTION AMONG PATIENTS WITH DIABETES MELLITUS

Ali K Jumaa; Sarkis K Strak

Volume 21, Issue 1 , June 2015, Page 12-17

https://doi.org/10.33762/bsurg.2015.102885

Abstract
  Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a gram-negative bacterium that specifically colonizes the gastric epithelium causing many complications. The link between H. pylori infection and diabetes mellitus (DM) remains controversial. This study was conducted to determine the frequency of H. pylori infection ...  Read More ...

EFFICACY OF PREEMPTIVE PREINCISIONAL USE OF KETAMINE ON POSTOPERATIVE PAIN RELIEF FOLLOWING APPENDECTOMY
Volume 21, Issue 1 , June 2015, Page 18-23

https://doi.org/10.33762/bsurg.2015.102886

Abstract
  Pain, which is often inadequately treated, accompanies the surgical procedures may persist long after tissue healing. Preemptive analgesia, involves the introduction of an analgesic regimen before the onset of noxious stimuli. Previous studies have suggested that ketamine, an N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) ...  Read More ...

MALNUTRITION IN SURGICAL PATIENTS ADMITTED TO BASRA GENERAL HOSPITAL
Volume 21, Issue 1 , June 2015, Page 24-28

https://doi.org/10.33762/bsurg.2015.102887

Abstract
  This study aimed to investigate and assess the nutritional status of patients admitted to the general surgery wards and define the correlation between the risk of malnutrition, hospital course, clinical outcome, any coexistence between malnutrition and obesity in adult surgical patients and to correlate ...  Read More ...

BONE OVERGROWTH FOLLOWING DIAPHYSEAL FEMORAL FRACTURE IN CHILDREN
Volume 21, Issue 1 , June 2015, Page 29-36

https://doi.org/10.33762/bsurg.2015.102888

Abstract
  Limb length discrepancy is the most common complication reported after femoral shaft fractures in children, usually resulting from overgrowth of the injured femur. The exact cause of this overgrowth is still not known but it has been attributed to age, gender, fracture type, fracture level, handedness ...  Read More ...

A COMPARISON BETWEEN CLINICAL AND RADIOGRAPHICAL APPEARANCE OF LOWER THIRD MOLAR

Sundus Abdul Wadood

Volume 21, Issue 1 , June 2015, Page 37-42

https://doi.org/10.33762/bsurg.2015.102889

Abstract
  Radiographical evaluation by orthopantomography (OPG) and surgical extraction of impacted lower third molar are done to 67 patients (32 male) and (35 female) visiting Basrah Dental College, department of oral and maxillofacial surgery (2013-2014). Thirty nine patients are between 18-29 years, 77.6% are ...  Read More ...

FEMORAL NECK FRACTURE TREATED BY HEMIARTHROPLASTY, A COMPARATIVE STUDY BETWEEN WATSON-JONES AND MOORE APPROACHES

Ali A Alwan Al-Tamimi; Qahtan Maaroof Rahman; Warzer Fatah Shali

Volume 21, Issue 1 , June 2015, Page 43-48

https://doi.org/10.33762/bsurg.2015.102890

Abstract
  Ali A Alwan Al-Tamimi*, Qahtan Maaroof Rahman# &Warzer Fatah Shali@ *MB,ChB, FICMS (Orth.), Lecturer, College of Medicine; University of Sulaimaniyah. # MB,ChB, Diploma (Orth.), Orthopaedics surgeon, Azadi teaching hospital; Kirkuk, Iraq. @MB,ChB, Diploma (Orth.), FRCS (London), Head of Orthopaedic ...  Read More ...

MANAGEMENT OF COMPLEX ANAL FISTULAS; UP-TO DATE AND NEW TECHNIQUES
Volume 21, Issue 1 , June 2015, Page 49-55

https://doi.org/10.33762/bsurg.2015.102896

Abstract
  F istula in ano is a track lined by granulation tissue which connects perianal skin superficially to anal canal, ano rectum or rectum deeply. It is usually occurs in a pre-existing anorectal abscess which either bursts spontaneously or inappropriately drained. Other rare causes include inflammatory ...  Read More ...

FEMOROPOPLITEAL BYPASS FOR CHRONIC LOWER LIMB ISCHEMIA: REVIEW OF 48 CASES.

Abdulsalam Y Taha; Nazar Q Sheikho; Akeel S Yousr

Volume 21, Issue 1 , June 2015, Page 56-62

https://doi.org/10.33762/bsurg.2015.102892

Abstract
  Abdulsalam Y Taha*, Nazar Q Sheikho@ & Akeel S Yousr# *Department of Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Sulaimaniyah and Sulaimaniyah Teaching Hospital, Sulaimaniyah, Region of Kurdistan. @#Department of Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery, Ibn-Alnafis Teaching Hospital, ...  Read More ...

ASYMPTOMATIC GALLSTONES IN DIABETIC PATIENTS

Shukrya K Khalaf

Volume 21, Issue 1 , June 2015, Page 63-68

https://doi.org/10.33762/bsurg.2015.102893

Abstract
  Diabetes was reported to be frequently associated with inflammation of biliary tract and cholelithiasis. The definite cause of gallstones in diabetics is not well clarified. However, due to autonomic neuropathy, the contraction of gallbladder is poor resulting in hypomotility, impaired gallbladder emptying ...  Read More ...

EFFICACY OF BOTULINUM TOXIN TYPE A IN THE TREATMENT OF CHRONIC ANAL FISSURE

Ibrahim Falih Noori

Volume 21, Issue 1 , June 2015, Page 69-75

https://doi.org/10.33762/bsurg.2015.102894

Abstract
  Lateral partial internal sphicterotomy has been the goal standard for the treatment of chronic anal fissure. The main drawback of this approach remains its effect on the anal continence. Intrasphincteric of botulinum toxin seems to be a reliable and safe option resulting in temporary paralysis of the ...  Read More ...

LAPAROSCOPIC VERSUS OPEN APPENDECTOMY FOR ACUTE APPENDICITIS

Mansour Ameen Mohammed

Volume 21, Issue 1 , June 2015, Page 76-81

https://doi.org/10.33762/bsurg.2015.102895

Abstract
  Acute appendicitis is still considered the most common cause of acute abdomen in young adult age group. Appendectomy is the most frequent urgent abdominal operation and often is the 1st major procedure performed by surgeons in training. This study aimed to find whether laparoscopic appendectomy is superior ...  Read More ...

COMPLICATIONS OF SURGERY FOR CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME

Avadis A Muradian; Kareem Jasim

Volume 21, Issue 1 , June 2015, Page 82-85

https://doi.org/10.33762/bsurg.2015.102897

Abstract
  The carpal tunnel release is usually a curative treatment for the carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), but not without complications, it may ranges from wound infection to nerve laceration. Study population included 150 patients (157 wrists) who had surgery for CTS. Patients were observed for the outcome and ...  Read More ...

IMMEDIATE HIP SPICA FOR FRACTURE OF SHAFT OF FEMUR IN PEDIATRICS
Volume 21, Issue 1 , June 2015, Page 86-89

https://doi.org/10.33762/bsurg.2015.102898

Abstract
  This is a prospective study performed on 20 children with isolated fracture shaft femur between January 2010 to December 2010 at Al-Husain Teaching Hospital in Al-Samawa city. They were 12 boys and 8 girls, their age ranged between 1 to 6 years(average 3.2). All patients were treated by immediate single ...  Read More ...

IMMEDIATE HIP SPICA FOR FRACTURE OF SHAFT OF FEMUR IN PEDIATRICS
Volume 21, Issue 1 , June 2015, Page 86-89

https://doi.org/10.33762/bsurg.2015.102899

Abstract
  This is a prospective study performed on 20 children with isolated fracture shaft femur between January 2010 to December 2010 at Al-Husain Teaching Hospital in Al-Samawa city. They were 12 boys and 8 girls, their age ranged between 1 to 6 years(average 3.2). All patients were treated by immediate single ...  Read More ...

URBANIZATION AS A RISK FACTOR FOR RENAL STONE FORMATION

Ihsan S Sahi; Haithem Abd Al-Khazrajee

Volume 21, Issue 1 , June 2015, Page 90-94

https://doi.org/10.33762/bsurg.2015.102900

Abstract
  This is a prospective study of 270 patients presented with renal stone over four years. Side of the renal stone whether in left kidney or right kidney was considered. The size of the stone was measured by imaging techniques (ultrasound or by CT scan) in 166 patients, in the remaining 104 patients imaging ...  Read More ...

HETEROTOPIC OSSIFICATION OF THE ABDOMINAL WALL

Issam Merdan; Haider M Mahmood

Volume 21, Issue 1 , June 2015, Page 98-100

https://doi.org/10.33762/bsurg.2015.102902

Abstract
  Heterotopic ossification is a rare and benign condition which occurs when bone develops in tissues that do not normally ossify. We report a 53-year-old man who underwent laparotomy for recurrent pyloric obstruction. A segment of abnormal hard tissue was found in the abdominal wall and so was excised. ...  Read More ...