Craniosynostosis in Isfahan, Iran: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Background: Craniosynostosis is the premature closure of cranial sutures. According to the literature, several factors are related to this disorder. Due to the relatively high prevalence in Iran and a lack of related studies in this region, this study was designed to determine the characteristics of a group of these patients in this region.

Six month-follow up of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy.

Background: The rising prevalence of obesity in today populations has led obese individuals to seek medical interventions. Aside from special diets, routine exercise and in some cases, medical treatment, most of the obese patients, favoring those with morbid or super obesity can benefit from bariatric surgery to lose weight. Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is relatively new method to limit the compliance of stomach.