conclusions in our study, only hbv genotype d was found among all the positive hbsag and occult hbv infection. moreover, high prevalence (40.7%) of occult hbv infection was determined among patients suffered from cryptogenic cirrhosis. results eleven (40.7%) out of 27 hbv cryptogenic cirrhosis and all 11 hbsag-positive patients were positive for hbv dna. the seroprevalences of hepatitis b virus...

background occult hepatitis b infected (obi) patients cannot eradicate hepatitis b virus (hbv)-dna from their liver and peripheral blood, completely. objectives the main aim of this study was to investigate the rate of hla-a2 expression on peripheral blood mononuclear cells (pbmcs) of patients with obi. materials and methods in this experimental study, intensity of hla-a2 was measured on the pb...

Background/Aim. Usefulness of capsule endoscopy (CE) for diagnosing small-bowel lesions in patients with obscure gastrointestinal bleeding (OGIB) has been reported. Most reports have addressed the clinical features of overt OGIB, with few addressing occult OGIB. We aimed to clarify whether occult OGIB is a definite indication for CE. Methods. We retrospectively compared the cases of 102 patient...

The authors report two cases of isolated, undisplaced, fractures of the trapezoid bone. Because of its well-protected position in the wrist, traumatic lesions of the trapezoid bone are rare. Dislocation of the trapezoid has been reported in 30 patients; fractures are seen even less frequently and usually go with dorsal displacement. To our knowledge and based on a Medline literature review, onl...