Publications by authors named "F Jahangiri"
Recently, there has been immense interest in using biodegradable polymers to replace petro-derived polymers. Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate--3-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV), which is gaining popularity due to its biodegradability, is used in developing blends and composites for a variety of applications. To enhance the miscibility between different components of a material with PHBV, functionalization of the PHBV chain can be done.
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- This case report focuses on a rare instance of perforated appendicitis that presented as a left-sided scrotal abscess in a 3.5-year-old boy, who also showed signs of fever and abdominal pain.
- Ultrasound imaging revealed an enlarged left epididymis and pelvic abscess, leading to the diagnosis of perforated appendicitis.
- The findings highlight the need for careful diagnosis between genitourinary and gastrointestinal conditions in children, stressing the importance of timely imaging and surgical treatment to avoid complications.
Background: The timing of trans-anal endorectal pull-through (TAEPT) for Hirschsprung's disease (HD) is controversial. Early endorectal pull-through avoids the occurrence of preoperative enterocolitis. However, delayed pull-through (≥31 days) enables postnatal maturation of the anal canal and sphincter complex.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe study aimed to address the shortage of pediatric surgery specialists globally by investigating the discrepancies in training programs and population metrics across different countries and regions. An international survey of pediatric surgeons gathered data on training duration, examination procedures, certification, and population metrics like mortality rate and surgeon-to-population ratio. The study included 44 countries.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSomatosensory evoked potentials (SEPs) are used to assess the functional status of somatosensory pathways during surgical procedures and can help protect patients' neurological integrity intraoperatively. This is a position statement on intraoperative SEP monitoring from the American Society of Neurophysiological Monitoring (ASNM) and updates prior ASNM position statements on SEPs from the years 2005 and 2010. This position statement is endorsed by ASNM and serves as an educational service to the neurophysiological community on the recommended use of SEPs as a neurophysiological monitoring tool.
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