The role of magnetic resonance imaging and magnetic resonance sialography in the evaluation of salivary sialolithiasis: radiologic-endoscopic correlation.

Purpose: To evaluate the role of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and MR sialography in salivary gland calculi in correlation with sialendoscopy.

Material And Methods: In this prospective study, pre-therapeutic MRI was performed for patients with clinically suspected sialolithiasis. In addition, sialendoscopy with or without surgery was performed.

Endoscopic versus percutaneous biliary drainage for resectable pancreatic head cancer with hyperbilirubinemia and impact on pancreaticoduodenectomy: A randomized controlled study.

Background: We hypothesized that percutaneous biliary drainage provides more short-term advantages over endoscopic stenting before pancreaticoduodenectomy.

Methods: Between January 2019 and December 2010, a prospective cohort study was conducted. Sixty patients with potentially resectable pancreatic head cancers and high bilirubin levels were stratified into two equal groups according to the method of biliary drainage: endoscopic stenting or percutaneous drainage.

Role of dynamic sleep MRI in obstructive sleep apnea syndrome.

Purpose: To identify obstruction sites of the upper airway during sleep in patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) under dynamic conditions and improve knowledge to guide surgical treatment and advancements.

Materials And Methods: The study included 15 patients (5 females and 10 males) who were diagnosed as having OSAS. Overall mean age was 40.

The role of graft reperfusion sequence in the development of non-anastomotic biliary strictures following orthotopic liver transplantation: A meta-analysis.

Background: Liver transplant is a potential cure for liver failure and hepatic malignancy but there are many techniques which have been described for vascular reconstruction. This study was to compare the prevalence of non-anastomotic biliary stricture and other surgical complications based on Clavien-Dindo scoring system, in initial portal reperfusion (sequential) versus simultaneous or initial artery reperfusion.

Data Sources: Meta-analysis of published studies comparing the outcomes of both techniques was carried out.

Assessment of Mass Effect Sign at High-Resolution Computed Tomography in Prediction of Cholesteatoma.

Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the accuracy of mass effect sign in the diagnosis of cholesteatoma at high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT).

Methods: This prospective study included 32 ears in 24 patients with chronic otitis media who underwent HRCT of the temporal bone. Otoscopic and operative notes were recorded.

A meta-analysis of the effect of different neuroprotective drugs in management of patients with traumatic brain injury.

Traumatic brain injury is a major problem worldwide. Our objective is to synthesize available evidence in the literature concerning the effectiveness of neuroprotective drugs (cerebrolysin, citicoline, and piracetam) on Glasgow outcome score (GOS), cognitive performance, and survival in traumatic brain injury patients. Comprehensive search of electronic databases, search engines, and conferences proceedings; hand search journals; searching reference lists of relevant articles, theses, and local publications; and contact of authors for incomplete data were performed.

Predictors of success of treatment of distal two thirds common bile duct strictures: A retrospective Cohort study over two years.

Background: Distal biliary stricture is a challenging clinical condition that requires a co-ordinated multidisciplinary approach.

The Aim Of This Work: was to evaluate the predictors of success of different treatment modalities of distal two thirds CBD strictures.

Patients And Methods: Data were retrieved retrospectively from the medical records of the patients with distal biliary strictures treated in the Main Alexandria University Hospital from June 2013 to June 2015.

Critical thinking and attitude of physicians toward evidence-based medicine in Alexandria, Egypt.

Background: Evidence-based practice is important for developing countries and is expected to thrive in a questioning culture. Experienced physicians differ in the making of clinical judgements, which are often not based on evidence. Although this topic is of paramount importance to the quality of care provided in the university hospitals in Alexandria, little research has been done about attitudes towards evidence-based medicine (EBM), and the extent of physicians' skills to access and interpret evidence.