Publications by authors named "Talha A Zia"
Gossypiboma is a unique postoperative complication characterized by the presence of a surgical sponge after surgery. This condition is seldom encountered. Owing to its serious medicolegal implications it remains underreported leading to a blurred clinical spectrum.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFGastric outlet obstruction (GOO) is a clinical condition that can arise from both benign and malignant causes, requiring effective management strategies to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Traditionally, open surgical techniques like gastrojejunostomy (GJ) have been the standard treatment, but recent advances in minimally invasive procedures, such as endoscopic ultrasound-guided gastroenterostomy (EUS-GE), offer alternative approaches with potentially reduced morbidity. This systematic review compared the efficacy, safety, and clinical outcomes of endoscopic versus open surgical techniques in managing GOO.
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- The review analyzes the effectiveness of new antiemetic medications versus traditional ones for preventing chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) in patients undergoing moderate or highly emetogenic chemotherapy.
- It finds that novel agents like netupitant/palonosetron and olanzapine are at least as effective, if not better, than standard antiemetic treatments that use aprepitant and other agents.
- The study calls for more direct comparisons and larger trials to further understand the benefits of these new therapies in everyday clinical practice.