Azra Izanloo

Research and Education Department, Razavi Hospital, Mashhad, Iran

[ 1 ] - Knowledge and Perception toward Colorectal Cancer Sreening in East of Iran

Background Colorectal Cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer in Iran and its early detection is necessary. This study is based on perception of people in the east of Iran toward CRC screening.   Methods In a cross-sectional study, 1060 randomly selected individuals who referred to Razavi Hospital of Mashhad, Iran, between September the 1st, 2012 and February the 28th, 2013 as patients or ...

[ 2 ] - Three Cases of a Rare Association: Double Aortic Arch

Background Vascular ring is less than 1% of congenital heart disease. Double aortic arch (DAA) is the most common form of it.  Its detecting is important because of the effects of pressure on the esophagus and trachea. Case Report In this study, three children suffering from double aortic arch with symptoms of dysphagia and recurrent aspiration, which in two cases had led to cardiac arrest, wer...

[ 3 ] - Comparative Study of High Powerful Magnet with Conventional Repair of Suture in the Intestinal Anastomosis of Rats

Background In this study, given the importance of gastrointestinal anastomosis in surgical procedures, attempts have been made to compare the results of employing magnetic compression anastomosis and magnetic coils in intestinal anastomosis of rats. Materials and Methods This study was an experimental trial on 60 rats which had been randomly divided into two experiment (30) and control (30) gro...

[ 4 ] - The Effect of Zinc Supplementation on Cognitive Performance in Schoolchildren

Introduction Zinc is a vital micronutrient in humans and its deficiency in children can thwart their growth and development, compromise their immunity and cognitive function. However, there is a paucity of studies about the effect of zinc supplementation on cognitive functions. This study is an attempt to quantify the impact of zinc supplementation on cognitive performance of schoolchildren. Ma...

[ 5 ] - Pathological evaluation of ganglion cells in biopsies from upper side of the dentate line in patients with perianal problems

Introduction: Constipation is one of the most common complaints of individuals, which may present with complication like hemorrhoid and fissure. Hirschsprung is a disease presenting with chronic constipation and its diagnosis may be delayed until adulthood. It is diagnosed by biopsies from anorectal transitional zone. This study aimed to evaluate the association between Hirschsprung and anorect...

[ 6 ] - A Report on Emergent Pulmonary Embolectomy

Introduction: Pulmonary embolism is one of the leading causes of mortality in patients.The mortality rate of this disease can be significantly reduced with appropriate treatment. Surgical intervention can be highly effective for the treatment of acute massive pulmonary embolism. This article presents a report on the experience of acute pulmonary embolectomy. Materials and Methods: Demographic d...

[ 7 ] - مقایسه میزان بروز تهوع و استفراغ بعد از عمل جراحی استرابیسم دراستفاده از ماسک راه هوایی حنجره ای و انتوباسیون تراشه

Aims and Background: Nausea and vomiting after surgery is a common complication that can cause unpleasant feeling, increased hospitalization time, and increased cost. Even in some cases it leads to severe dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, aspiration, pneumonia, and even the opening of the surgical site which has been sutured. Selecting the device for airway management may affect postoper...

[ 8 ] - Secondary Esophagus Perforation caused by Insertion of Nasogastric Tube: A Case Report

  Nasogastric tube (NG) insertion is a usual technique in any neonatal intensive care unit. This procedure is undertaken for the children who are in need of invasive care. Sometimes, the insertion of nasogastric tube in infants with esophagus friable anatomy tissues may have some dangerous side effect, but such problems are not very common. Esophageal perforation is a rare but known compli...