Background: Laparoscopy induces changes and detachment of mesothelial structure. Studies on the prevention cell are rarely found. The Dayak tribe uses onion (Eleutherine americana L. Merr) as a wound-healing agent due to its anti-inflammatory antioxidant activities. This study aimed prove activities onions in preventing damage after laparoscopy.
 Materials methods: Thirty male Sprague-Dawl...

Optimal approach to appendicitis in pregnancy remains controversial issue. There is also some concern that laparoscopy during pregnancy may cause fetal injury and alter fetal perfusion. Supporters of laparoscopy claim that minimally invasive approach even in pregnant state possesses several advantages, including fewer wound complications and less postoperative pain, producing faster return to n...

The incidence of cryptorchidism in infants is 3.3-5.8%, incidence in adults is not known. Cryptorchidism in adults is not uncommon in India for various reasons. Orchiectomy is the best option as malignant transformation of the undescended testis is a very real risk. Our patient was 52 years old with an empty left hemiscrotum and a large lower abdominal swelling. Laparoscopy-assisted resection w...

Swallowed foreign bodies are common problems in emergency departments. Up to 90% of the foreign bodies pass spontaneously and 10 to 20% require an endoscopic removal [1]. Surgical intervention is indicated when large or sharp foreign bodies are involved because of the potential risk of perforation and obstruction. The surgical intervention may be laparotomy or laparoscopy. Advantages of laparos...

INTRODUCTION Most foreign bodies that a child ingests pass harmlessly through the gastrointestinal tract. However, ingesting multiple magnets places a child at risk for serious viscus injury. CASE DESCRIPTION A 16-y-old boy swallowed multiple magnets and presented with abdominal pain and emesis. Upon laparoscopy, the boy was found to have malrotation with volvulus caused by a cecal magnet att...

Ureteropelvic junction (UPJ) disruption seldom occurs in patients with blunt abdominal trauma. The diagnosis of UPJ disruption is delayed in more than 50% of patients, and it can lead to difficulty in further treatment or increase the risk of nephrectomy. We present a 25-year-old man who was found to have left UPJ disruption 2 months after blunt abdominal trauma and who was successfully treated...

purpose the aim of this study was to examine the influence of selected exercises on motor development in elementary school third grade girl students in ahwaz city, iran. methods the present study was semi–experimental, performed as field and using experimental and control groups. the statistical population included all third grade girl students of elementary schools of ahvaz city (10,500 subjec...

purpose physical inactivity is more prevalent among women than men, varies by ethnic group, and becomes increasingly prevalent with age. the aim of this study was to examine the effects of a 12-week exercise program on the cardiovascular disease risk and fitness of iranian middle aged women. methods this was a randomized controlled trial study. participants in the training group (n=20) performe...