Lumbosacral tuft of hair as a key stigma for early detection of occult spinal dysraphism: A case report of diastematomyelia with tethered cord in a newborn.

Early detection of occult spinal dysraphism, such as diastematomyelia with tethered cord, is vital to prevent neurological damage. Though rarely diagnosed in the neonatal period, cutaneous stigmata can aid early identification. Utilizing neonatal ultrasound enables timely management and multidisciplinary intervention.

Effect of oral tranexamic acid on postoperative bleeding in spinal surgery: a randomized controlled trial.

Background And Objective: This study aimed to investigate the effect of oral administration of tranexamic acid (TXA) on reducing intraoperative bleeding during spinal surgeries.

Method: The study was a single-center, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Participants were individuals over 20 years old who underwent spinal surgery.

Unusual presentation of miliary tuberculosis in a 12-year-old girl: a case report.

Background: Miliary tuberculosis (TB) is a lethal hematogenous spread form of mycobacterium tuberculosis with approximately 15-20% mortality rate in children. The present report highlights the clinical manifestations of an unusual presentation of miliary tuberculosis in a 12-year-old girl.

Case Presentation: In this case, extensive lung involvement was presented despite the absence of respiratory symptoms.

Influence of thyroidectomy on postoperative serum calcium level regarding serum vitamin D status. A prospective study.

Background: Hypocalcemia is a well-recognized complication after total thyroidectomy. Hypovitaminosis D may have additional effect in the development of hypocalcemia. This study aimed to determine the effect of total thyroidectomy on postoperative serum calcium in patients with and without hypovitaminosis D.