Publications by authors named "Jana Doghman"
Background: Lebanon continues to experience dramatic changes in its medical demography following the ongoing economic crisis of 2019, including brain drain of physicians across different specialties. This paper assesses the landscape of physicians in Lebanon in 2024 to highlight gaps and propose solutions.
Methods: A List of registered physicians is obtained from the Lebanese Order of Physicians (LOP) in Beirut and Tripoli.
Novel Technique for Ulnar Nerve Transposition at the Elbow: The Neocubital Tunnel.
Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open
August 2024
Article Synopsis
- A novel surgical technique for treating cubital tunnel syndrome uses the epitrochleo-olecranon ligament to create a neocubital tunnel, potentially offering better stabilization for the ulnar nerve compared to traditional methods.
- A study involving nine patients showed that all experienced subjective and functional improvements post-surgery, with no reported complications.
- Most patients improved significantly on the McGowan scale after surgery, with 78% achieving full recovery, and overall outcomes were rated as excellent or good for the majority.
Shortage of Plastic Surgeons in Lebanon: Impact of the 2019 Economic Crisis.
Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open
February 2024
Background: Lebanon's ongoing economic crisis since 2019 has seen an unprecedented migration of professional healthcare workers. This article analyzes the adequacy of registered plastic surgeons in Lebanon in 2023.
Methods: A list of registered plastic surgeons was obtained from the Lebanese Order of Physicians.