introduction: our aim was compare of two types of lithotripter include holmium: yag laser and pneumatic one in transurethral ureterolithotripsy (tul) for the management of ureteral calculi ≥1 cm. methods: 112 patients with ureteral calculi more than 1 cm were selected in randomized order for pneumatic or holmium: yag laser transurethral ureterolithotripsy (56 patients in each group). ultrasonog...

was a graduate of Edinburgh University in 1927. He became a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh, and was very proud when he was elected Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (ad eundem) in 1959. In addition, Mr. Paul became a Fellow of the Association of Surgeons of Great Britain, and a member of the council. He was a member and past president of the Moynihan Chiru...

BACKGROUND Osteotomy is one of the major steps in rhinoplasty. The aim of study was to compare edema and ecchymosis after external and internal lateral osteotomy in patients who underwent rhinoplasty. METHODS Based on a prospective randomized clinical trial, 168 osteotomies were performed through an external route in a perforating fashion and internal route in a continuous fashion at right or...

Introduction Cardiovascular implantable electronic device (CIED)-related infections have increased in frequency over the past 2 decades out of proportion to the rise in device implantations. This has occurred despite an improvement in technology, which includes smaller device profiles, improvement in battery life, prepectoral systems, and greater operator experience. Much of what is driving thi...

BACKGROUND A variety of metacarpophalangeal joint (MCPJ) arthrodesis techniques have been described for the treatment of symptomatic arthritis and instability of the thumb MCPJ including K wire fixation, tension-band arthrodesis, plate fixation, intramedullary screw, and other intramedullary devices. This study presents a retrospective review of one surgeon's initial series of patients undergoi...

BACKGROUND/AIMS Deep brain stimulation (DBS) implant infection is a feared complication, as it is difficult to manage and leads to increased patient morbidity. We wanted to assess the frequency and possible risk factors of DBS related infections at our centre. In the purpose of evaluating treatment options, we also analyzed treatment, and the clinical and microbiological characteristics of the ...

background meralgia paresthetica (mp) is a benign clinical syndrome of entrapment of the lateral cutaneous nerve in the thigh. among the complications of bariatric surgery, neurologic complications are not uncommon and of these complications, mp is a frequent clinical diagnosis. thus, knowing the clinical risk factors of mp is of great importance as they help with the differential diagnoses of ...

background: wound complications following open repair for acute achilles tendon ruptures (aatr) remain the subject of significant debate. the aim of this study is to investigate the effects of covering repaired aatr using well-nourished connective tissues (paratenon and deep fascia) to avoid complications after open repair.   methods: in this case series study, open repair was performed for 32 ...

the number of patients with end-stage renal disease has steadily increased and improvements in hemodialysis techniques have lead to extended life expectancy. pseudoaneurysm is a relatively rare complication of autogenous vascular access. we have reported a case in which an anastomotic pseudoaneurysm developed in a patient on hemodialysis treatment.