Clinical characteristics of human fascioliasis in Egypt.

There is a lack of epidemiological data on fascioliasis in Egypt regarding disease characteristics and treatment outcomes across different governorates. We aimed to identify the demographic, epidemiologic, clinical, laboratory, and radiological characteristics and treatment outcomes of patients diagnosed with fascioliasis in Egypt. Data on human fascioliasis were collected retrospectively from patients' medical records in the period between January 2018 and January 2020.

Clinical, Radiological, and Endoscopic Ultrasound Findings in Groove Pancreatitis: A Multicenter Retrospective Study.

Background/aims: Groove pancreatitis is a rare form of focal pancreatitis that affects the groove area. Since groove pancreatitis may be mistaken for malignancy, it should be considered in patients with pancreatic head mass lesions or duodenal stenosis to avoid unnecessary surgical procedures. The aim of the study was to document the clinical, radiologic, endoscopic characteristics, and treatment outcomes of patients with groove pancreatitis.

Surgical outcomes of complicated cataract with pediatric trematode granulomatous uveitis.

Aim: To describe the clinical characteristics and surgical outcomes of complicated cataract with pediatric trematodal granulomatous uveitis (TGU).

Methods: Patients of cataract with TGU in the membranous (inactive) stage underwent cataract surgery with intraocular lens (IOL) implantation. Preoperative history and ophthalmic examination were conducted for all cases, whereas Schimphlug imaging and corneal topography were done for some patients.

Clinical characteristics, risk factors and diagnostic outcomes of patients presented with indeterminate biliary stricture: A multicenter study.

Background And Aim: Indeterminate biliary stricture (IBS) is a frequently encountered clinical problem. In this study, we aimed to highlight the clinical characteristics, risk factors and diagnostic outcomes of patients presented with indeterminate biliary stricture.

Method: A Retrospective multicenter study included all patients diagnosed with IBS in the participating centers between 2017 and 2021.

Specular Microscopic Corneal Endothelial Cell Changes following Uneventful Phacoemulsification in Patients with Gout.

Purpose: To assess the effects of phacoemulsification on the corneal endothelium in patients with gout and age-related cataracts.

Methods: Eighty-eight patients who underwent uneventful phacoemulsification for age-related cataracts were included in this retrospective comparative study. The patients were divided into two groups: group A included 31 patients with gout and tight control of uric acid levels and group B included 57 patients without gout or any other systemic disease.

Colorectal cancer in Arab world: A systematic review.

Background: The incidence of colorectal cancer (CRC) is increasing among young individuals in the Arab world as well as in other regions of the world.

Aim: To explore the incidence and prevalence of CRC in the Arab world.

Methods: The PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, EBSCO and Wiley databases were searched to retrieve relevant articles irrespective of the language or the publication year.

Experience of a Tertiary-Level Urology Center in Clinical Urological Events of Rare and Very Rare Incidence. V. Urological Tumors: 1. Adrenal Myelolipoma.

Objectives: To present our center's experience in the management of adrenal myelolipoma in the context of shifting from the open to the laparoscopic adrenalectomy approach.

Materials And Methods: A retrospective search of our center's records was done for reported cases of adrenal myelolipoma during the period July 2001-June 2016. All the cases with histopathologically-documented adrenal myelolipoma diagnosis were included.

Extrusion of Femtosecond Laser-Implanted Intrastromal Corneal Ring Segments in Keratoconic Eyes: Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Clinical Outcomes.

Purpose: To evaluate the prevalence, possible risk factors, and clinical results of femtosecond laser implanted intrastromal corneal ring segment (ICRS) extrusion in keratoconic eyes. . This is a retrospective observational study evaluating 333 eyes of 269 patients who were subjected to femtosecond laser-implanted Keraring ICRS in the Sohag Refractive Center, Sohag, Egypt, from January 2014 to January 2019.

Clinical outcomes of transepithelial photorefractive keratectomy versus femtosecond laser assisted keratomileusis for correction of high myopia in South Egyptian population.

Aim: To evaluate the safety and efficacy of transepithelial photorefractive keratectomy (t-PRK) with adjuvant mitomycin C (MMC) versus femtosecond laser assisted keratomileusis (Femto-LASIK) in correction of high myopia.

Methods: Prospective randomized comparative study including 156 eyes of 156 patients with high myopia and a spherical equivalent refraction (SER) <-6.00 D.

Pattern of Intermediate Uveitis in an Egyptian Cohort.

: To describe the clinical experience with intermediate uveitis at six Egyptian tertiary eye centers.: A multicenter retrospective chart review of all patients with intermediate uveitis seen at six ocular inflammation referral clinics in Egypt between January 2010 and January 2017.: The study included a total of 781 patients with intermediate uveitis.

Central retinal vein occlusion complicating spontaneous dural carotid-cavernous fistula after phacoemulsification.

In this report, we are presenting a case of a 49-year-old female complaining of defective vision in the left eye. The main complaints were: pain, redness, mild proptosis, and high intraocular pressure. She had a history of uneventful phacoemulsification surgery 3 months prior to presenting to us.

Evaluation of Corneal Higher-Order Aberrations by Scheimpflug-Placido Topography in Patients with Different Refractive Errors: A Retrospective Observational Study.

Purpose: To report the characteristics of anterior and posterior corneal high-order aberrations in patients with different refractive errors.

Setting: This study was conducted at Sohag Refractive Center, Sohag, Egypt.

Design: This is a retrospective observational study.

Corneal Endothelial Cell Density and Morphology in Healthy Egyptian Eyes.

Purpose: To evaluate the corneal endothelial cell density and morphology in normal Egyptian eyes.

Methods: In total, 568 healthy eyes of 568 Egyptian volunteers aged 20 to 85 years were examined using noncontact specular microscopy for the central corneal thickness (CCT), mean endothelial cell density (MCD), coefficient of variation (CV) in cell area, mean cell area (MCA), and hexagonal cell (Hex) percentage. Variables were compared between sexes and between different age groups.

Analysis of the Outcomes of Combined Cross-Linking with Intracorneal Ring Segment Implantation for the Treatment of Pediatric Keratoconus.

Purpose: To analyze the visual and refractive outcomes of combined accelerated cross-linking with femtosecond laser intracorneal ring segment implantation for the treatment of pediatric keratoconus.

Materials And Methods: This retrospective multicenter noncomparative clinical study included 63 eyes of 37 patients (age, 9-17 years) who underwent between August and September 2016 combined cross-linking with intracorneal ring segment implantation for keratoconus. Preoperative and postoperative (6, 12, and 18 months) uncorrected distance visual acuity (UDVA) and corrected distance visual acuity (CDVA), subjective refractions, keratometry (K), and pachymetry measurements were compared.

Femtosecond-assisted intracorneal ring segment complications in keratoconus: from novelty to expertise.

Objectives: To document the difference between complication rate in the early curve of practicing intracorneal stromal rings and after gaining experience.

Patients And Methods: A retrospective study of 623 eyes of 417 patients with keratoconus who underwent Keraring implantation using femtosecond laser for channel creation.

Results: The main outcome measures were reported intraoperative and postoperative complications.

Right Ventricular Function After Creation of an Atriovenous Fistula in Patients With End Stage Renal Disease.

Background: Right ventricular (RV) dysfunction is associated with increased risk of heart failure and mortality in end stage renal disease (ESRD) patients. Accumulating evidence suggests an association between atriovenous fistula (AVF) and RV dysfunction; however, there is no adequate data on the relation between AVF characteristics and risk of RV dysfunction after AVF creation.

Methods: The study included 30 ESRD patients (median age: 44years, 17 male) who had their first autogenous mature AVF.

Effect of Reformation of the Anterior Chamber by Air or by a Balanced Salt Solution (BSS) on Corneal Endothelium after Phacoemulsification: A Comparative Study.

Aim: To study the effect of reformation of the anterior chamber by air or by a balanced salt solution, after smooth phacoemulsification on the corneal endothelial count and morphology.

Methods: A prospective interventional nonrandomized comparative study included 500 eyes of 500 patients with age range between 50 and 60 years, prepared for cataract surgery and presented to the Ophthalmology department of Sohag University Hospital in the period from October 2016 to May 2017. Corneal endothelial morphology and count were examined, and the results were recorded for all cases before the surgery.

Air Bubble Technique for Fundus Visualization during Vitrectomy in Aphakia.

Purpose: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of air bubble technique for vitrectomy in aphakia.

Study Design: Prospective interventional uncontrolled case series.

Methods: This study included 53 eyes of 53 patients who are phakic and indicated for phacovitrectomy (7 eyes, group 1), aphakic and indicated for vitrectomy (22 eyes, group 2), or underwent unplanned vitrectomy for immediate management of a phacoemulsification surgery complicated by rupture posterior capsule with dropped nucleus, fragments, or IOL (24 eyes, group 3).

Corneal topographic changes and surgically induced astigmatism following combined phacoemulsification and 25-gauge vitrectomy.

Aim: To evaluate corneal topographic changes and surgically induced astigmatism (SIA) after combined phacoemulsification and 25-gauge transconjunctival sutureless vitrectomy (25-G TSV).

Methods: A retrospective study on 96 eyes of 87 patients who underwent combined phacoemulsification and 25-G TSV. The different topographic parameters and SIA were analyzed pre- and postoperatively.

Optical Coherence Tomography Reveals New Insights into the Accommodation Mechanism.

Purpose. To evaluate the movement of the anterior and posterior lens poles during naturally stimulated accommodation in children using anterior segment optical coherence tomography (OCT). Methods.