Several studies have investigated the effects of ionizing and non-ionizing radiations on microorganisms. However, the interaction between the magnetic field radiations and bacteria is less studied. The aim of our study was to study the effect of static magnetic field on the biofilm formation in Pseudomonas aeruginosa and its isogenic sod mutants.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: The rupture of the hydatid cyst into the bile ducts is a common and serious complication. The rupture can be latent or revealed after a complication such as acute cholangitis. The objective of this study was to discuss the clinical features, radiographic findings, and surgical treatment of this rare complication.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Adenosquamous carcinoma is a rare colorectal tumor with both an adenocarcinoma and a squamous cell carcinoma component. To the best of our knowledge, only few cases have been reported in the literature.
Case Presentation: We report a case of a 46-year-old woman, hospitalized for large bowel obstruction syndrome.
Introduction: Congenital bile duct cysts (CBDC) is a rare congenital malformation. It results from an anomaly of the biliopancreatic junction (AJBP). This condition is often diagnosed at a young age.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAntiphospholipid antibodies may play and important role in the pathogenesis of retinal vascular occlusions; investigated the prevalence among 33 patients with retinal vein and artery occlusions and 80 controls. Prevalence was 33% and 5% respectively. Ophthalmic examination and fluorescein angiography showed that occlusions were due to ischaemic events.
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