Publications by authors named "Mohamed Elzawawi"

In cardiorenal syndrome (CRS), heart failure and renal failure are pathophysiologically closely intertwined by the reciprocal relationship between cardiac and renal injury. Type 1 CRS is most common and associated with acute heart failure. A preexistent chronic kidney disease (CKD) is common and contributes to acute kidney injury (AKI) in CRS type 1 patients (acute cardiorenal syndrome).

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The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of 3-T intraoperative MRI (ioMRI) on the extent of resection of pediatric focal epileptogenic lesions, residual lesion volumes, and postoperative seizure outcomes. All surgical procedures for focal epilepsy from 2003 to 2017 were retrospectively reviewed. Patients were divided into two groups: those who underwent ioMRI and those who did not.

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Study Design: Case report.

Objective: We report a rare case of extensive spinal epidural abscess in a patient with diabetes.

Summary Of Background Data: Spinal epidural abscess is a very uncommon infection that requires prompt recognition and proper management to avoid potentially disastrous complications.

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Objective: The purposes of this study were to assess the sensitivity and specificity of 3-T MRI compared with those of mammography and sonography in the evaluation of breast cancer and to evaluate the results in light of previously published data obtained with 1-T and 1.5-T systems.

Materials And Methods: A retrospective review was conducted with data on 434 women (mean age, 53 years) who underwent MRI evaluation of the breasts (n = 868).

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One of the rare patterns of renal involvement by tuberous sclerosis is oncocytoma. This is a report of a known male patient diagnosed with tuberous sclerosis. He was asymptomatic, but his periodic abdominal ultrasound examination revealed bilateral renal masses.

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