Publications by authors named "Zehra Farzal"
Article Synopsis
- A study aimed to determine the actual radiation exposure during pediatric trauma evaluations, as previous estimates may not be accurate.
- The researchers analyzed data from 1,050 trauma patients in a children's hospital, focusing on demographics, injury mechanisms, and radiation dosages from various imaging methods.
- Findings revealed that trauma activation status significantly influences radiation exposure, with higher doses in more critical cases, particularly for non-accidental trauma and imaging done at outside hospitals.
Background: The objective of this study was to analyze published literature on autoimmune epilepsy and assess predictors of seizure outcome.
Methods: From PubMed and EMBASE databases, two reviewers independently identified publications reporting clinical presentations, management and outcomes of patients with autoimmune epilepsy. A meta-analysis of 46 selected studies was performed.
Background: Despite extensive research, the classification of perforated (PA) versus nonperforated appendicitis (NPA) remains poorly defined. We hypothesize that the variability across specialties in the classification of appendicitis as PA or NPA may be associated with variation in clinical behavior as demonstrated by a variation in length of stay (LOS).
Methods: Retrospective review of 1311 appendectomies over a 16-mo period from an independent children's hospital allowed a comparison of the diagnostic classification of appendicitis as PA or NPA based on radiology (R), operative (O), and pathology (P) reports.