Evaluation of Anal Position Indexes from Anal Dimple and Neoanus at Sphincter Muscle Complex in Children with High Anorectal Malformations in Kano, Nigeria.

Background: Anorectal malformations (ARMs) comprise a spectrum of congenital anomalies that continue to present a challenge to patients, caregivers and paediatric surgeons. The main objective of this study was to determine the anal position index (API) from anal dimple and neoanus at the sphincter muscle complex in children with high ARM.

Methods: Using a cross-sectional study design, the API was assessed from anal dimple and neoanus at the sphincter muscle complex in children with high ARM.

The impact of a telemedicine intervention on home non-invasive ventilation in a rural population with advanced COPD.

Introduction: Rural regions have unique challenges with the implementation of new therapies upon discharge from the hospital due to multiple barriers.

Objectives: We investigated the effect of home non-invasive ventilation (NIV) plus the implementation of a call center following hospitalization for acute exacerbations of COPD (chronic obstructive lung disease) on NIV usage and readmissions.

Methods: In this prospective pilot study, consecutive patients were screened at our institution for diagnosis of hypercarbic respiratory failure or COPD exacerbation from 2018 to 2019.

Isolated Pulmonic Valve Endocarditis: Case Report and Review of Existing Literature on Diagnosis and Therapy.

• Pulmonic valve endocarditis (PVE) is a rare complication of infective endocarditis. • It is occasionally associated with significant pulmonic insufficiency (PI). • PVE usually has a benign course, but it can sometimes be complicated.

Is there any association of extra hepatic biliary atresia with cytomegalovirus or other infections?

The objective of this study was to find any association of extrahepatic biliary atresia (EHBA) with a possible infectious etiology. Infants diagnosed to have EHBA were tested by blood PCR for cytomegalovirus (CMV), Ebstein-Barr virus, HBsAg, anti-HCV and IgM antibodies for CMV, toxoplasma, rubella, and herpes infections. Thirty-three infants of EHBA were included in the study, male 22, median age when diagnosed 2.

Prognostic factors of survival in patients with non-resectable hepatocellular carcinoma: hepatitis C versus miscellaneous etiology.

Objective: To identify prognostic determinants of survival in patients with non-resectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), determine the effect of transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) on prognosis, compare hepatitis C related HCC with mixed etiologies and evaluate the prognostic value of different staging systems.

Methods: This cohort study included 129 patients (male = 97, 75%) with non-resectable HCC. Data was collected from 2002 until August 2006.