Abstract Introduction While some of systematic reviews inform us about the superiority stapler line reinforcement (SLR) over no to prevent leaks in sleeve gastrectomy, First Report from Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) with 188,000 patients contradicts this higher leak rates associated SLR. The objective is understand why variation literature S...

In postpartum women, the process of returning uterus to its pre-pregnant form is very important for increasing uterine contractions which can accelerate involution process. This study aims compare effectiveness consumption fresh pineapple with processed (dried pineapple) decrease fundal height in normal mothers. type research a quasi-experimental design two-groups pre-test-post-test design. The...

The use of fundal pressure to assist a woman in labor is a controversial procedure. Its benefits are yet to be scientifically confirmed and it is associated with complications such as perineal lacerations, uterine rupture and uterine inversion. A case is reported of a 28year old Gravida 5 Para ?? (3 Alive) who presented to Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, (AKTH) Kano, Nigeria with uterine prolapse...

BACKGROUND AND AIM The diagnosis of submucosal fundal varices is challenging. Currently, endoscopy and endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) are considered most useful for this purpose. The aim of this study was to evaluate if multi-detector row CT (MDCT) angiography contributes to the diagnosis of submucosal fundal varices. PATIENTS AND METHODS Twenty two patients with endoscopically suspected fundal ...

Background and aim: The diagnosis of submucosal fundal varices is challenging. Currently, endoscopy and endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) are considered most useful for this purpose. The aim of this study was to evaluate if multi-detector row CT (MDCT) angiography contributes to the diagnosis of submucosal fundal varices. Patients and methods: Twenty two patients with endoscopically suspected fundal ...

Purpose: To report a rare case of bilateral circumscribed posterior keratoconus in microcornea associated with unilateral irido-fundal coloboma. Method: A case of bilateral circumscribed posterior keratoconus associated with unilateral irido-fundal coloboma presented to us with complaints of diminution of vision in both eyes since birth. The patient had undergone renal transplant for end stage ...

BACKGROUND The junctional zone (JZ), also called as the endometrial-myometrial junction, is related to peristaltic-like movements in the non-pregnant uterus. Hyperperistalsis and dysperistalsis of uterus constructions might underlie many important disorders such as dysmenorrhea, infertility, endometriosis, implantation failure. The major proteins for uterine contraction of the non-pregnant uter...