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Microbial profile and antimicrobial resistance patterns in ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP): A cross-sectional study from Syria.
J Postgrad Med
January 2025
Department of Infectious Diseases, Damascus University- Faculty of Medicine, Damascus, Syria.
Introduction: This study aimed to determine the bacterial profile and their antibiotic spectrum in patients with ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) and investigate the risk factors for VAP and the presence of multidrug-resistant (MDR) pathogens.
Materials And Methods: A cross-sectional study was included 105 patients with clinically suspected VAP in intensive care units (ICUs) of two university hospitals from Syria, between January 2023 and February 2024. Culture-positive included 69 samples (65.
Recurrent Pleomorphic Adenoma Presenting as a Giant Parapharyngeal Mass.
Ear Nose Throat J
January 2025
Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Al-Bairuni University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Damascus University, Damascus, Syria.
Pleomorphic adenoma (PA) is the most common benign salivary gland tumor, primarily found in the parotid gland. Recurrences often extend into the parapharyngeal space (PPS), complicating management. This report presents a case of a recurrent giant PA in the PPS following a limited excision.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSurgical insights into meningiomas en plaque: A rare case of frontal tumor resection and its clinical implications.
Int J Surg Case Rep
December 2024
Department of Pathology, Damascus University, Damascus, Syria. Electronic address:
Introduction: Meningiomas en Plaque (MEP) represents a rare subtype, typically affecting females and seen in the fifth decade of life, with proptosis as a common presenting symptom, posing both diagnostic and surgical challenges.
Case Presentation: A 55-year-old right-handed male presented with right hemiplegia, headache, vomiting, and frequent seizures. Neurological examination showed reduced visual acuity and right-sided exophthalmos.
Successful surgical management of Leriche syndrome in a 30-year-old female patient: A rare case report.
Int J Surg Case Rep
December 2024
Department of Vascular Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Aleppo University Hospital, University of Aleppo, Aleppo, Syria.
Introduction And Importance: Leriche syndrome (LS), or aortoiliac occlusive disease, is a rare form of peripheral arterial disease leading to claudication, impotence, and diminished femoral pulses due to atheromatous obstruction of the infrarenal aorta and common iliac arteries. Early identification is crucial as untreated LS can result in severe complications. Treatment primarily involves surgical interventions, with endovascular options considered as alternatives.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFLessons learned from a case of placenta previa totalis complicated by placenta accreta spectrum: Importance of timely decision-making.
Int J Surg Case Rep
December 2024
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tishreen University, Lattakia, Syria.
Introduction And Clinical Importance: Placenta previa (PP) is characterized by abnormal placental placement in the lower uterine segment, obstructing the cervical opening. Placenta previa totalis (PPT) occurs when the placenta completely covers the internal cervical os. This condition can lead to placenta accreta spectrum (PAS), where the placenta adheres abnormally to the uterine wall, complicating separation.
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