Melatonin ameliorates testicular damages induced by nicotine in mice.

Objectives: Nicotine as a toxic substance leads to impairment of the reproductive system function. The aim of this study was to evaluate effects of melatonin on testicular alterations, sperm nuclear integrity, and epididymal sperm parameters in mice treated with nicotine.

Materials And Methods: Male mice were divided into four groups.

Subtrochanteric Fractures: Comparison of Proximal Femur Locking Plate and Intramedullary Locking Nail Fixation Outcome.

Fixation of subtrochanteric fracture, even for experienced surgeons, is a challenge. This fracture is most difficult to treat, and the incidence of complications in this type of fracture is higher. This study compared surgical results of two methods, proximal femur locking compression plate and intramedullary locking nail.

Classification and Management of Subcutaneous Emphysema: a 10-Year Experience.

Subcutaneous emphysema (SE) is a condition often causing minimal symptoms, but sometimes it can be severe and even life-threatening. This study is the first great survey about SE. The aim of this study is to classify and evaluate the etiology, signs, symptoms, and management of SE.

Effect of Intravenous Intraoperative Esmolol on Pain Management Following Lower Limb Orthopedic Surgery.

Background: Lack of proper control of acute postoperative pain often leads to lingering or chronic pain. Several studies have emphasized the role of beta-blockers in reducing postoperative pain. Esmolol is a selective short-acting beta-blocker that produces few side effects.

Central nervous system metastasis in epithelial ovarian carcinoma: a case report and literature review.

Objective: To report involvement of the central nervous system (CNS) following epithelial ovarian cancer is rare. Advances in management of ovarian cancer by use of primary surgery including abdominal hysterectomy, bilateral salpingo'oophorectomy should attain as complete a cytoreduction as possible and effective platinum-based chemotherapy have prolonged survival.

Case Report: We present a case involving a 35-year-old Iranian woman diagnosed and treated for primary ovarian cancer in 2002.

Reconstruction of chest wall using a two-layer prolene mesh and bone cement sandwich.

Wide surgical resection is the most effective treatment for the vast majority of chest wall tumors. This study evaluated the clinical success of chest wall reconstruction using a Prolene mesh and bone cement prosthetic sandwich. The records of all patients undergoing chest wall resection and reconstruction were reviewed.

Effect of obesity on arthroscopic treatment of anterolateral impingement syndrome of the ankle.

The present case series study was performed to evaluate the effect of obesity on the arthroscopic findings and the functional outcome after arthroscopic treatment of anterolateral impingement syndrome of the ankle. The study was conducted on 36 patients (26 were classified as obese [body mass index ≥30 kg/m(2)] and 10 as not obese [body mass index <25 kg/m(2)]) who had previously undergone arthroscopic treatment of anterolateral impingement syndrome of the ankle. The arthroscopic findings and demographic features were recorded.

Melatonin protects uterus and oviduct exposed to nicotine in mice.

Smoking is associated with higher infertility risk. The aim of this study was to evaluate protective effects of melatonin on the uterus and oviduct in mice exposed to nicotine. Adult female mice (n=32) were divided into four groups.

Posterior mediastinal cyst.

Hydatid disease is still an important health problem in the world. Mediastinal localization of hydatidosis is very rare. We report the case of a 19-year-old man who presented with right chest wall pain and cough.

Fixation of Intertrochanteric Fractures: Dynamic Hip Screw versus Locking Compression Plate.

Background: According to the existing literature, the Dynamic Hip Screw (DHS) is the preferred standard for the treatment of intertrochanteric fractures. However, some surgeons use other devices such as the Locking Compression Plate (LCP).

Objectives: In this study, we compared the outcome of using DHS or LCP in intertrochanteric fractures.

Endometrial carcinoma metastatic to the clitoris: a case report and review of the literature.

Endometrial cancer generally carries a good prognosis. Endometrial carcinoma more frequently metastasizes to the pelvic and para-aortic nodes. Visceral metastases usually occur in the vagina and ovaries.

The Protective Effects of Exogenous Melatonin on Nicotine-induced Changes in Mouse Ovarian Follicles.

Background: Nicotine exposure causes impaired fertility and ovarian dysfunction. The aim of this study was to investigate the possible protective role of melatonin, which is known as an antioxidant agent on altered ovarian functions upon nicotine exposure.

Methods: A total of 32 female adult NMRI mice were divided randomly into four groups (n = 8).

Frequency of latent and smear positive tuberculosis in chronic psychotic disorders.

Objective: Screening is one of the ways to combat Tuberculosis (TB) and should be mostly concentrated on groups showing some symptoms of the disease. Tuberculosis can be transferred from person to person in laboratories, prisons and psychiatry hospitals. The purpose of this study was to survey pulmonary TB in patients with schizophrenia in Rasht.

Otomycosis in the north of Iran: common pathogens and resistance to antifungal agents.

Otomycosis as a kind of external otitis can be caused by various species of fungi. To use the appropriate treatment, it is necessary to identify the causal agent of otomycosis. The aim of this study was to determine the pathogens that caused otomycosis and also the efficacy of different antifungal agents.

Arthroscopic treatment of patients with anterolateral impingement of the ankle with and without chondral lesions.

Anterolateral impingement syndrome is defined as chronic pain in the ankle secondary to soft tissue impingement, hypertrophy, or tearing of the lateral and anterolateral ligaments of the ankle. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the results of arthroscopic treatment of anterolateral impingement syndrome and its association with chondral lesions. In this case series study, 23 patients with anterolateral impingement syndrome underwent arthroscopic debridement of the ankle.

Clinical presentation and operative repair of Morgagni hernia.

Objectives: Morgagni hernia (MH) is an uncommon type of diaphragmatic hernia. This study aimed to summarize clinically relevant data with respect to MHs in adults.

Methods: We performed a retrospective chart review of patients who underwent surgical repair of foramen due to MH at our hospitals between 1996 and 2010.

One stage operation for five giant hydatid cysts of both lungs and liver in a 20-year-old female.

Echinococcosis remains a significant health hazard in endemic areas, including the Middle East, Mediterranean countries and Central Asia. Pulmonary disease appears more commonly in younger individuals but bilateral pulmonary involvement is relatively rare. Concomitant pulmonary and liver hydatid disease may occur in 4% to 25% of patients with hydatidosis.