Evaluation of Endovenous Laser Ablation in the Management of Varicose Veins.

Background The treatment of varicose veins has undergone tremendous changes over the years. High ligation of the saphenofemoral junction (SFJ) and stripping of the great saphenous vein (GSV) have been considered standard treatments for GSV insufficiency for over a century and are still adopted as the preferred method in the majority of surgical centers in North Africa. However, the increase in minimally invasive treatments such as endovenous thermal ablation (EVTA), radiofrequency ablation (RFA), ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy, and cryo-stripping has produced excellent results.

Historically, did Cemented Thompson perform better than uncemented Austin Moore hemiarthroplasty for femoral neck fractures? A meta-analysis of available evidence.

Introduction: Thompson and Austin Moore prostheses have been commonly used in hemiarthroplasties for displaced femoral neck fractures. There has been considerable debate about which of these prostheses is preferred. The purpose of this meta-analysis was to compare historical data for clinical outcomes of cemented Thompson and uncemented Austin Moore hemiarthroplasty in displaced femoral neck fractures.

miRNA-221 and miRNA-222 are promising biomarkers for progression of liver fibrosis in HCV Egyptian patients.

Background: Current methodologies used to determine the progression of hepatic fibrosis rely heavily on liver biopsy, a dangerous and invasive procedure, with semi-subjective analysis of the results of the biopsy. Thus, a new approach is immensely needed for monitoring the progression of liver fibrosis in Hepatitis C virus (HCV) patients.

Aim Of Work: The purpose of this study was to find highly specific and sensitive miRNA biomarkers that can be used to detect different stages of liver fibrosis.

A comparative study between full-dose and half-dose intravesical immune bacille Calmette-Guérin injection in the management of superficial bladder cancer.

Objectives: To determine whether a half-dose of bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) can reduce toxicity without affecting its efficacy in the management of non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer.

Patients And Methods: From January 2012 to January 2014, 80 patients with superficial bladder cancer and in the intermediate-risk group were simply randomised to receive two different doses of BCG, i.e.

Outcome of transurethral plasmakinetic vaporization for benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Purpose: To assess the outcome of transurethral plasmakinetic vaporization (PKVP) in the management of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

Patients And Methods: From August 2010 to May 2012, 60 patients with obstructive LUTS due to BPH were included in the study. All patients were evaluated by International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS), general examination, digital rectal examination, PSA, routine laboratory examinations, pelvi-abdominal ultrasound, trans-rectal ultrasound, and uroflowmetry.