Some patients with recurrent scar-related VT after failed standard RF ablation (sRFA) benefit from a repeat sRFA, whereas others require advanced methods such as intramural needle (INA). To assess the frequency and possible clinical markers of successful sRFA compared to INA in prior who were referred for INA. In consecutive pts that recurred despite enrolled trial INA, was considered first. pe...

PURPOSE The purpose of this survey is to evaluate current usage of local and topical anesthesia by Pediatric Dentist to evaluate the current practices. METHODS Surveys were sent to 3051 pediatric dentists asking about types of anesthetics, considerations in determining local anesthetic dosage, time used to inject a cartridge and shortcomings of topical preparations. Data were computed for per...

Abstract Peritonsillar abscess (quinsy) and tonsillitis are two commonly diagnosed treated pathologies in ENT departments. However, intratonsillar is rarely reported medical literature textbooks, therefore understanding of when to clinically suspect such pathology likely less known amongst junior doctors. We present a case healthy adult for large abscess, at district general hospital the United...

The purpose of this study was to compare a novel bone marrow device with the standard marrow needle in a prospective, randomized study in a teaching hospital employing hematologists-in-training. The new device, the OnControl Bone Marrow (OBM) Biopsy System, utilizes a battery-powered drill to insert the needle. Fifty-four bone marrows (27 standard and 27 OBM) were performed by 11 fellows under ...

Objective: To find out the role of FNA cytology in the diagnosis of liver malignancy especially hepatocellular carcinoma. Material and methods: 35 female patients with age range 25-85 years who visited Gastroenterology Department of Sheikh Zayed Hospital Lahore were included in the study. The space occupying lesions of the liver of patients were diagnosed by ultrasonography. Fine needle aspirat...

BACKGROUND The choice of anesthesia is one of the most important decisions made by anesthesiologists after preoperative visits with orthopedic patients. No published study has yet quantified the incidence of postanesthetic complaints for either technique. The present study was designed to compare the incidences of postanesthetic complaints after the application of the standardized techniques of...

BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS A new 25-gauge (G) endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) device (EchoTip ProCore; Cook Medical, Bloomington, Indiana, USA) has been developed, which features a hollowed-out reverse bevel to trap core samples. However, data on the differences between the diagnostic yield of the 25G EchoTip ProCore and that of a 22G standard needle are limited. ...

BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to establish a modified technique for performing laparoscopic needle catheter jejunostomy. METHODS From May 2011 to October 2013, laparoscopic needle catheter jejunostomy was performed in 21 patients with esophageal cancer. During the procedure, jejunal inflation was performed via a percutaneous 20-gauge intravenous catheter to facilitate the subsequent pu...