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JAMA Netw Open
January 2025
Department of Pediatric Intensive Care Medicine, Life Support Center, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey.
Importance: This study addresses the characteristics, kidney replacement therapy (KRT) modalities, and outcomes in children diagnosed with crush syndrome following an earthquake in Turkey.
Objective: To analyze the associations of different KRT modalities with long-term dialysis dependency and length of stay (LOS) in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU).
Design, Setting, And Participants: This multicenter, prospective, and retrospective cohort study was conducted across 20 PICUs in Turkey.
Obstet Gynecol Int
January 2025
Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Hotel Dieu de France Hospital, Beirut, Lebanon.
Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a benign condition that can adversely affect women's quality of life. Mesh sacrocolpopexy is an effective surgical treatment for POP, but is considered a complex and risky surgery for obese and elderly women. The objective of this study was to assess the impact of age and obesity on the outcomes of minimally invasive sacrocolpopexy.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe liver lymphatic system plays a critical role in maintaining interstitial fluid balance and immune regulation. Efficient lymphatic drainage is essential for liver homeostasis, but its role in liver disease progression remains poorly understood. In cirrhosis, lymphangiogenesis initially compensates for increased lymph production, but impaired lymphatic drainage in advanced stages may lead to complications such as ascites and portal hypertension.
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March 2025
Department of Radiology, Mohammed VI University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, University Mohammed First, Oujda, Morocco.
Echinococcosis, or hydatid disease, is an endemic disease that affects many regions worldwide and remains a significant public health issue in areas with high endemicity. It is caused by an infection with the dog tapeworm *Echinococcus granulosus*, which is transmitted to humans either through direct contact with dogs or by ingesting contaminated food. This disease primarily affects internal organs, particularly the liver and lungs.
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March 2025
Department of Radiology, Makassed hospital, Jerusalem, Palestine.
Zinner syndrome (ZS) is a rare congenital urological condition characterized by a triad of ipsilateral seminal vesicle cysts, unilateral renal agenesis, and ejaculatory duct obstruction, first described in 1914. This case report details the presentation and management of a 27-year-old male diagnosed with ZS following a 2-month history of urinary frequency, hesitancy, dysuria, and painful ejaculation. Physical examination revealed a left lower abdominal mass, and imaging confirmed the classic findings of ZS, including unilateral renal agenesis, an enlarged seminal vesicle cyst, and an ectopic ureter.
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