Publications by authors named "Saman Sheikhi"

Introduction: Arterio-enteric fistula is one of the extremely rare complications of penetrating trauma.

Case Presentation: A 27-year-old male presented to the emergency department with a gunshot to the right buttock. Initial assessments revealed a left femoral shaft fracture, the right buttock as the bullet inlet and the medial portion of the left thigh as an outlet, with no other significant findings.

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  • Gastrointestinal tuberculosis (TB) is a rare but serious illness that can be hard to diagnose, especially in people with weakened immune systems, like those with HIV.
  • A 33-year-old man with bad stomach pain was found to have a severe infection caused by TB affecting his intestines, after doctors did tests and surgery.
  • Proper treatment includes surgery and special medicines for TB and HIV, and it's important for doctors to work together to help the patient feel better.
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Background: Rectal cancer is one of the most common cancers worldwide that imposes high costs on patients and the healthcare system while also having a significant impact on the patient's quality of life (QoL).

Aim: We aimed to assess the QoL of rectal cancer patients undergoing lower anterior resection (LAR) and evaluate potential confounding factors.

Methods: In this cross-sectional study, we included patients undergoing neo-adjuvant chemotherapy followed by LAR, diverting ileostomy, and adjuvant chemotherapy.

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Introduction: In papillary thyroid cancer patients, the extent of dissection is still a matter of debate. Evaluating Delphian lymph nodes (DLNs) during the surgery has been speculated as a valuable tool to determine the extent of dissection. Herein, we aimed to evaluate the incidence and features of DLNs involvement in patients with papillary thyroid carcinoma.

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