Publications by authors named "Hiba M Raheel"

Background: The therapeutic challenge of managing acute full-thickness burns is significantly ameliorated with the introduction of dermal regeneration templates (DRTs). However, an updated synthesis of evidence-based data on the efficacy and safety of different DRTs is required.

Methods: This systematic review and meta-analysis conducted according to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines aims to evaluate the role of various DRTs in comparison with split-thickness skin grafting in managing acute burn injuries after excision and debridement.

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Unlabelled: Staghorn calculi (SC) are defined as large kidney stones that fill the renal pelvis and at least one renal calyx. They represent 10-20% of all renal stones in developing countries and require prompt diagnosis and management. Massive SC (over 5 cm) are treated exclusively via open surgery, despite percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) being the gold standard treatment for large stones.

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Article Synopsis
  • Moyamoya syndrome (MMS) is a serious brain condition caused by narrowing of the internal carotid arteries, often linked to other disorders like Down syndrome and sickle cell anemia, and can lead to strokes and seizures.
  • This report highlights a unique case of a 19-year-old female with partial trisomy 13, involving duplications in specific chromosome regions, who developed bilateral MMS and suffered from severe neurological issues and multiple strokes in early childhood.
  • The case emphasizes the need for further research to understand the relationships between mitochondrial damage, MMS, and epilepsy in patients with chromosomal abnormalities.
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Introduction And Importance: Ectopic pregnancy is defined as a pregnancy in which the fertilized ovum implants itself in a location other than the uterine endometrium. Abdominal ectopic pregnancies involve the implantation and development of the embryo within the peritoneal cavity. Primary omental pregnancies are the rarest form of abdominal pregnancy and possibly the rarest extrauterine gestation.

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