Publications by authors named "Avakian V"

Results of treatment of 342 patients with non-parasitic cysts of the liver (NCL) were analyzed. Based on obtained data diagnostic algorithm was developed. Indications and contraindications for transcutaneous and laparoscopic methods in NCL are clarified and substantiated.

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Differential diagnostic criteria of lateral amyotrophic sclerosis (LAS) and lateral amyotrophic sclerosis syndrome were elaborated on the basis of complex investigation, including EMG and blood plasma trace element analysis. Fifty-two patients (25 with LAS, 27 with LAS syndrome) have been examined, the diagnoses being established according to the World Neurologist Federation criteria. LAS syndrome was stipulated by a vascular spinal cord lesion-discircular myelopathy; in some cases vascular deficit was combined with an inherent narrowness of spinal cord channel.

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Choice of a proper method of treatment of complicated acute pancreatitis remains indefinite. The results of treatment of 130 patients with acute destructive pancreatitis complicated with pancreatic pseudocysts have been analysed. The authors formulate individual indications to minor surgery under the ultrasound control.

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Article Synopsis
  • 135 patients were studied to improve the diagnosis and treatment of nonparasitogenic liver cysts using ultrasound, ETA, and indirect hemagglutination for diagnosis.
  • Targeted thin-needle aspiration biopsy was performed on all patients, providing valuable information, especially from enzyme immunoassay and indirect hemagglutination tests.
  • 118 patients were successfully treated with puncturing, drainage, and sclerosing using 96% ethanol, with no recurrences or complications reported, while 17 patients with small cysts did not require surgery.
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Acute and/or recurrent gastrointestinal bleeding due to ruptured gastric varices from an isolated thrombosed splenic vein is a distinct entity. Incidence of this syndrome is probably less than 1%. Typical clinical features of this syndrome include evidence of splenic hypertension without liver disease and no demonstrable cause of gastrointestinal hemorrhage.

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