The Comparison Competence Nasolabial and Forehead Flap for Reparation Nasal Tissue Defect of Basal Cell Carcinoma.

Background: Both nasolabial and forehead flaps are utilized for the reparation of nasal soft tissue defects that result from basal cell carcinoma. Utilizing the forehead flap needs twice operation for scar correction and flap base amputation while the nasolabial flap is a more effective one-stage technique.

Material And Methods: This prospective study was performed on patients with BCC involving nasal tip and ala regions based on the results of the initial biopsy and was admitted to the surgery department of the Loghman-Hakim Hospital to resect the lesion.

Comparison of two surgical methods (Winograd and sleeve method) in the treatment of ingrown toenail.

Background: Ingrowing toenail is one of the most common nail complaints. Although many surgical treatments are described for complicated nails, frequent recurrence of pain and postoperative disability necessitate finding an appropriate treatment.

Methods: In a clinical trial, we compared the Winograd and sleeve (gutter) surgical methods to find a simple, painless, and practical alternative.

Handlebar hernia: a rare type of abdominal wall hernia.

Traumatic abdominal wall hernias are a type of acquired hernia secondary to blunt trauma Caused, by direct trauma from handlebar like objects. This rare hernia is named 'Handlebar hernia'. We report a case of such hernia without any significant intra-abdominal injury.

The role of endoscopic autopsy in trauma cases: the first report from Iran.

Background: The traditional autopsy is unpleasant for the family members of the dead person. The aim of this study was to assess abdominal traumas by a laparoscope and to determine the accuracy of laparoscopic examination in comparison with the traditional autopsy.

Methods: From December 2004 through August 2005, 50 fresh cadavers (<24 hours old) of blunt trauma victims were selected.

Surgical approach to body packing.

Purpose: Body packers, i.e. individuals carrying illegal drug packages in their bodies, are usually managed medically.

Inguinal site infection as a rare cause of secondary peritonitis: report of a case.

Background: Many rare conditions may cause secondary peritonitis. Injection site infection as a primary source of peritonitis has not been reported.

Methods: Case report and review of the pertinent English-language literature.

Late complications of circumcision in Iran.

Today, circumcision is the most commonly performed surgical procedure worldwide. Early and late complications may occur due to circumcision. To find the prevalence of late complications of circumcision, we studied 3,205 elementary-school boys aged 6-12 years in 2002.

The prevalence of penoscrotal abnormalities and inguinal hernia in elementary-school boys in the west of Iran.

Aim: We designed a cross-sectional study in order to determine the prevalence of inguinal hernia and penoscrotal abnormalities in the Lorestan province, situated in the west of Iran.

Methods: We studied 3205 elementary-school boys, aged 6-12 years, who underwent clinical examinations of the groin and genitalia in 2002.

Results: Abnormalities were detected in 213 children (6.