Pub Date : 2024-04-20DOI: 10.54112/bcsrj.v2024i1.807
SS Ullah, Murk Hiraj, MF SHAH, M. Zakria, M. Shahid
Surgical techniques for abdominal closure following exploratory laparotomy play a crucial role in determining postoperative complications. The mass closure continuous approach and Hughes repair are commonly employed methods with unique characteristics and outcomes. Objective: This retrospective comparative study aimed to evaluate the incidence of postoperative complications associated with the mass closure continuous approach and Hughes repair in patients undergoing exploratory laparotomy. Methods: The study was conducted at Nishtar Hospital Multan from July 2023 to December 2023. A total of 50 patients aged between 18 and 60 years of both genders, undergoing exploratory laparotomy, were included through non-probability sampling. Patients were treated either with the mass closure continuous technique or Hughes repair for abdominal closure. The mean operative time for each technique was recorded. The incidence of postoperative complications, including incisional hernia, wound infection, abdominal burst, and seroma, was assessed. Statistical analysis was performed using appropriate methods. Results: The mean operative time for the mass closure continuous technique was 16.32±2.1 minutes, significantly lower than that of Hughes repair (p<0.0001). Patients treated with Hughes repair demonstrated a significantly lower incidence of incisional hernia, wound infection, abdominal burst, and seroma compared to those treated with the mass closure continuous technique. Conclusion: Hughes's repair technique for abdominal closure following exploratory laparotomy is associated with reduced occurrence of postoperative complications, including incisional hernia and wound-related issues. Therefore, it may be considered a safe and effective option for abdominal closure in these patients.
{"title":"COMPARISON OF POST-OPERATIVE OUTCOMES OF MASS CLOSURE CONTINUOUS TECHNIQUE VS HUGHES REPAIR IN PATIENTS UNDERGOING EXPLORATORY LAPAROTOMY","authors":"SS Ullah, Murk Hiraj, MF SHAH, M. Zakria, M. Shahid","doi":"10.54112/bcsrj.v2024i1.807","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54112/bcsrj.v2024i1.807","url":null,"abstract":"Surgical techniques for abdominal closure following exploratory laparotomy play a crucial role in determining postoperative complications. The mass closure continuous approach and Hughes repair are commonly employed methods with unique characteristics and outcomes. Objective: This retrospective comparative study aimed to evaluate the incidence of postoperative complications associated with the mass closure continuous approach and Hughes repair in patients undergoing exploratory laparotomy. Methods: The study was conducted at Nishtar Hospital Multan from July 2023 to December 2023. A total of 50 patients aged between 18 and 60 years of both genders, undergoing exploratory laparotomy, were included through non-probability sampling. Patients were treated either with the mass closure continuous technique or Hughes repair for abdominal closure. The mean operative time for each technique was recorded. The incidence of postoperative complications, including incisional hernia, wound infection, abdominal burst, and seroma, was assessed. Statistical analysis was performed using appropriate methods. Results: The mean operative time for the mass closure continuous technique was 16.32±2.1 minutes, significantly lower than that of Hughes repair (p<0.0001). Patients treated with Hughes repair demonstrated a significantly lower incidence of incisional hernia, wound infection, abdominal burst, and seroma compared to those treated with the mass closure continuous technique. Conclusion: Hughes's repair technique for abdominal closure following exploratory laparotomy is associated with reduced occurrence of postoperative complications, including incisional hernia and wound-related issues. Therefore, it may be considered a safe and effective option for abdominal closure in these patients.","PeriodicalId":504575,"journal":{"name":"Biological and Clinical Sciences Research Journal","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140680333","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-04-19DOI: 10.54112/bcsrj.v2024i1.800
U. Mushtaque, A. Iqbal, A. Naveed, AA Ali, E. Shahzad, I. Aslam
Age and stress-related periodontal diseases are prevalent in the geriatric population and continue to provide a significant epidemiological concern. Objective: To assess the impact of ageing and stress on the periodontal health of the senior population before and after periodontal treatment Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted between February and October 2023. Twenty-two senior patients aged 55 to 77 were selected through purposeful random sampling, excluding those unwilling or unable to participate. A semi-structured questionnaire, translated into the native language, assessed periodontal health using the Basic Periodontal Examination (BPE). Informed consent was obtained from participants, who were assured confidentiality and the right to withdraw. Data analysis was performed using SPSS version 23, employing mean and standard deviation for continuous data and frequency tables for categorized data. Cross-tabulation and significance testing were utilized to demonstrate associations. Results: The results of the prevailing cross-sectional study reveal that there exists an association between moderate to elevated levels of perceived stress and the manifestation of severe instances of periodontal disease. As per the study findings, periodontitis tends to afflict individuals across older adult age demographics. Conclusion: The study emphasised that stress and ageing are key risk factors for periodontal diseases, underlining the importance of addressing them during therapy. Consistent oral hygiene can prevent periodontitis in older adults.
{"title":"IMPACT OF AGING AND STRESS ON THE PERIODONTAL HEALTH OF THE GERIATRIC POPULATION BEFORE AND AFTER PERIODONTAL TREATMENT IN OLD HOMES OF KARACHI, PAKISTAN","authors":"U. Mushtaque, A. Iqbal, A. Naveed, AA Ali, E. Shahzad, I. Aslam","doi":"10.54112/bcsrj.v2024i1.800","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54112/bcsrj.v2024i1.800","url":null,"abstract":"Age and stress-related periodontal diseases are prevalent in the geriatric population and continue to provide a significant epidemiological concern. Objective: To assess the impact of ageing and stress on the periodontal health of the senior population before and after periodontal treatment Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted between February and October 2023. Twenty-two senior patients aged 55 to 77 were selected through purposeful random sampling, excluding those unwilling or unable to participate. A semi-structured questionnaire, translated into the native language, assessed periodontal health using the Basic Periodontal Examination (BPE). Informed consent was obtained from participants, who were assured confidentiality and the right to withdraw. Data analysis was performed using SPSS version 23, employing mean and standard deviation for continuous data and frequency tables for categorized data. Cross-tabulation and significance testing were utilized to demonstrate associations. Results: The results of the prevailing cross-sectional study reveal that there exists an association between moderate to elevated levels of perceived stress and the manifestation of severe instances of periodontal disease. As per the study findings, periodontitis tends to afflict individuals across older adult age demographics. Conclusion: The study emphasised that stress and ageing are key risk factors for periodontal diseases, underlining the importance of addressing them during therapy. Consistent oral hygiene can prevent periodontitis in older adults.","PeriodicalId":504575,"journal":{"name":"Biological and Clinical Sciences Research Journal","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140684831","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-04-19DOI: 10.54112/bcsrj.v2024i1.765
S. Baloch, W. Durani, RZ Durani, Z. Ali, M. Riyyan, HA Chania, S. Sajid, M. Fatima, S. Kumar, B. Ali, F. Laghari, A. Laghari, A. Lashari, M. Bughio, R. Rai, J. Bhatti, M. Jumman
Low back pain (LBP) is a significant health and economic problem among populations in high-resource countries. LBP is one of the prevalent complaints among all age groups. Objective: To assess the frequency of low back pain (LBP) among medical and its impact on their daily activities and life while exploring potential associations with socio-demographic factors, exercise habits, pain-relieving consumption, history of spine trauma, and body mass index (BMI) Methods: A retrospective survey was conducted at Bilawal Medical College (BMC) among first year to final year MBBS students. Data was collected during the period of January 2022 to February 2023 using a questionnaire created on Google Form that included questions regarding the information on socio-demographic characteristics and factors such as exercise, pain-relieving consumption, any history of spine trauma, specific questions pertaining to LBP pain frequency and issues. Results: A total of 62 medical students participated in the study, of which about half were in their fourth year (50.0%), followed by the third year (20.9%) of medical school. The 20–24 age group accounted for most individuals (64.5%), followed by the 25–30-year-old age group (33.9%). Only 25.8% of the participants were overweight, defined as having a BMI of more than 25 kg/m2. Conclusion: It was concluded that low back pain is one of the most frequent health crises among medical students. Students from senior academic years reported more frequent lower back pain, which was highly significant due to increased mental stress and increased physical strain due to clinical learning. Additionally, it was found that there is no potential link between BMI and a history of spine trauma on the frequency of lower back pain or its impact on the medical student's life and their daily activities.
{"title":"FREQUENCY OF LOW BACK PAIN AND ITS IMPACT ON MEDICAL STUDENTS OF BILAWAL MEDICAL COLLEGE: A RETROSPECTIVE SURVEY","authors":"S. Baloch, W. Durani, RZ Durani, Z. Ali, M. Riyyan, HA Chania, S. Sajid, M. Fatima, S. Kumar, B. Ali, F. Laghari, A. Laghari, A. Lashari, M. Bughio, R. Rai, J. Bhatti, M. Jumman","doi":"10.54112/bcsrj.v2024i1.765","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54112/bcsrj.v2024i1.765","url":null,"abstract":"Low back pain (LBP) is a significant health and economic problem among populations in high-resource countries. LBP is one of the prevalent complaints among all age groups. Objective: To assess the frequency of low back pain (LBP) among medical and its impact on their daily activities and life while exploring potential associations with socio-demographic factors, exercise habits, pain-relieving consumption, history of spine trauma, and body mass index (BMI) Methods: A retrospective survey was conducted at Bilawal Medical College (BMC) among first year to final year MBBS students. Data was collected during the period of January 2022 to February 2023 using a questionnaire created on Google Form that included questions regarding the information on socio-demographic characteristics and factors such as exercise, pain-relieving consumption, any history of spine trauma, specific questions pertaining to LBP pain frequency and issues. Results: A total of 62 medical students participated in the study, of which about half were in their fourth year (50.0%), followed by the third year (20.9%) of medical school. The 20–24 age group accounted for most individuals (64.5%), followed by the 25–30-year-old age group (33.9%). Only 25.8% of the participants were overweight, defined as having a BMI of more than 25 kg/m2. Conclusion: It was concluded that low back pain is one of the most frequent health crises among medical students. Students from senior academic years reported more frequent lower back pain, which was highly significant due to increased mental stress and increased physical strain due to clinical learning. Additionally, it was found that there is no potential link between BMI and a history of spine trauma on the frequency of lower back pain or its impact on the medical student's life and their daily activities.","PeriodicalId":504575,"journal":{"name":"Biological and Clinical Sciences Research Journal","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140683987","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-04-18DOI: 10.54112/bcsrj.v2024i1.798
KL Cheema, S. Sardar, MA Amin, A. Hussain, J. Iqbal, A. Batool, T. Munir, S. Akbar, I. Rasool, A. Aziz, T. Majeed
Genetic variability is a pre-requisite to develop novel varieties in crop plants and to strengthen crop breeding programs at Research institutes. For this purpose, the genetic variability of nineteen chickpea genotypes was evaluated at Pulses Research Institute Faisalabad, Ayub Agricultural Research Institute during the Rabi season 2020-2021. The data were analyzed using D2 statistics, measured coefficient of variation, range, and standard deviation of various morphological traits of genotypes expressed significant value of variability. Seven principal components (PC) were extracted from the data by principal component analysis. Eigenvalues of the first two components were recorded>1 pointing out that these components have a major share in genetic variability. Data also expressed that no. of pods per plant (0.47) and root length (0.48) and plant height (0.48) and root length have the highest positive contribution of PC1 and PC2 respectively. In cluster - 1V genotypes with higher yield potential were grouped, therefore the members of cluster- 1V (D19025, D-19029, D-19036, and Bittle-2016) possessing higher grain yield along with sufficient amount of genetic diversity that can be incorporated into the genetic improvement program of chickpea.
基因变异性是开发作物新品种和加强研究所作物育种计划的先决条件。为此，费萨拉巴德豆类研究所（Pulses Research Institute Faisalabad）和阿尤布农业研究所（Ayub Agricultural Research Institute）在 2020-2021 年 Rabi 季节对 19 个鹰嘴豆基因型的遗传变异性进行了评估。采用 D2 统计法对数据进行了分析，测得的基因型各种形态性状的变异系数、范围和标准偏差表达了显著的变异值。通过主成分分析从数据中提取了七个主成分（PC）。前两个成分的特征值大于 1，表明这些成分在遗传变异中占主要份额。数据还表明，每株豆荚数（0.47）和根长（0.48）以及株高（0.48）和根长分别对 PC1 和 PC2 有最大的正贡献。在第 1V 组中，具有较高产量潜力的基因型被分组，因此第 1V 组的成员（D19025、D-19029、D-19036 和 Bittle-2016）具有较高的谷物产量和足够的遗传多样性，可纳入鹰嘴豆的遗传改良计划。
{"title":"STUDY OF GENETIC VARIABILITY IN CHICKPEA GERMPLASM AND ITS CONTRIBUTION TOWARDS GENETIC ADVANCEMENT","authors":"KL Cheema, S. Sardar, MA Amin, A. Hussain, J. Iqbal, A. Batool, T. Munir, S. Akbar, I. Rasool, A. Aziz, T. Majeed","doi":"10.54112/bcsrj.v2024i1.798","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54112/bcsrj.v2024i1.798","url":null,"abstract":"Genetic variability is a pre-requisite to develop novel varieties in crop plants and to strengthen crop breeding programs at Research institutes. For this purpose, the genetic variability of nineteen chickpea genotypes was evaluated at Pulses Research Institute Faisalabad, Ayub Agricultural Research Institute during the Rabi season 2020-2021. The data were analyzed using D2 statistics, measured coefficient of variation, range, and standard deviation of various morphological traits of genotypes expressed significant value of variability. Seven principal components (PC) were extracted from the data by principal component analysis. Eigenvalues of the first two components were recorded>1 pointing out that these components have a major share in genetic variability. Data also expressed that no. of pods per plant (0.47) and root length (0.48) and plant height (0.48) and root length have the highest positive contribution of PC1 and PC2 respectively. In cluster - 1V genotypes with higher yield potential were grouped, therefore the members of cluster- 1V (D19025, D-19029, D-19036, and Bittle-2016) possessing higher grain yield along with sufficient amount of genetic diversity that can be incorporated into the genetic improvement program of chickpea.","PeriodicalId":504575,"journal":{"name":"Biological and Clinical Sciences Research Journal","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140686191","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-04-17DOI: 10.54112/bcsrj.v2024i1.780
M. Zulfiqar, S. Rafique, A. Habib, A. Qader, A. Asghar, R. Riaz
Conjunctivitis is a common inflammatory disease in humans, and it has different types of categories, such as acute, chronic, infectious, and noninfectious. Conjunctivitis may break as an epidemic in different areas of the world. It causes discomfort in the eyes. Some signs and symptoms like redness of the eye, eye discharge, grittiness of the eyes, and lashes sticking together may appear. Based on etiologic agents, conjunctivitis is classified as viral conjunctivitis, bacterial conjunctivitis, allergic conjunctivitis, follicular conjunctivitis, and neonatal conjunctivitis. It may be due to contact with people having eye infections. Many strains of bacteria, viruses, and allergens cause different types of conjunctivitis. Many treatment strategies are applied to treat various kinds of conjunctivitis worldwide. Usually, antibiotics are used for the treatment of conjunctivitis, such as ophthalmic ointments erythromycin, chloramphenicol, and fusidic acid treatment. As a home remedy, many people wash their eyes with normal saline and water to reduce the duration of eye diseases.
{"title":"CONJUNCTIVITIS INFECTION: A BRIEF REVIEW ON ITS CLASSIFICATION, ETIOLOGY AND THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS","authors":"M. Zulfiqar, S. Rafique, A. Habib, A. Qader, A. Asghar, R. Riaz","doi":"10.54112/bcsrj.v2024i1.780","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54112/bcsrj.v2024i1.780","url":null,"abstract":"Conjunctivitis is a common inflammatory disease in humans, and it has different types of categories, such as acute, chronic, infectious, and noninfectious. Conjunctivitis may break as an epidemic in different areas of the world. It causes discomfort in the eyes. Some signs and symptoms like redness of the eye, eye discharge, grittiness of the eyes, and lashes sticking together may appear. Based on etiologic agents, conjunctivitis is classified as viral conjunctivitis, bacterial conjunctivitis, allergic conjunctivitis, follicular conjunctivitis, and neonatal conjunctivitis. It may be due to contact with people having eye infections. Many strains of bacteria, viruses, and allergens cause different types of conjunctivitis. Many treatment strategies are applied to treat various kinds of conjunctivitis worldwide. Usually, antibiotics are used for the treatment of conjunctivitis, such as ophthalmic ointments erythromycin, chloramphenicol, and fusidic acid treatment. As a home remedy, many people wash their eyes with normal saline and water to reduce the duration of eye diseases.","PeriodicalId":504575,"journal":{"name":"Biological and Clinical Sciences Research Journal","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140693776","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-04-17DOI: 10.54112/bcsrj.v2024i1.797
.. Maaz, A. Hameed, S. Shah, N. Mazari, Y. Shabbir
Thrombocytopenia is a frequently observed condition in individuals suffering from liver cirrhosis. Objective: To find out the frequency of thrombocytopenia in patients with cirrhosis. Methodology: This cross-sectional study was conducted in the Department of Medicine, Khyber Teaching Hospital, Peshawar, from January 2022 to January 2023. All patients with cirrhosis of duration > six months, with ages of 18-60 years, both genders, and any grade of cirrhosis severity were included in the study. Patients with diseases like malaria, dengue fever, ITP and haematological malignancy, SLE, leukaemia, aplastic anaemia, or on drugs like quinine, penicillin, and digoxin were excluded from the study. Platelet counts were done by sending blood to the hospital laboratory. Result: Mean age was 47.43 ± 6.22 years, mean BMI was 25.29 ± 4.06 kg/m2, and mean disease duration was 14.86 ± 5.36 years. Males were 75 (53.1%), and females were 67 (46.9%). Thrombocytopenia was present in 108 (75.5%) and not in 35 (24.5%) patients. There was no association of age, gender, or Child-Pugh score with the occurrence of thrombocytopenia. Still, the increased BMI and increased disease duration were significantly associated with thrombocytopenia (p-value <0.05). Conclusion: There is quite a high prevalence of thrombocytopenia in patients with liver cirrhosis. The duration of the disease and increased BMI are significantly associated with the occurrence of thrombocytopenia. Further studies are recommended to have further proof.
{"title":"FREQUENCY OF THROMBOCYTOPENIA AMONG PATIENTS WITH CIRRHOSIS","authors":".. Maaz, A. Hameed, S. Shah, N. Mazari, Y. Shabbir","doi":"10.54112/bcsrj.v2024i1.797","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54112/bcsrj.v2024i1.797","url":null,"abstract":"Thrombocytopenia is a frequently observed condition in individuals suffering from liver cirrhosis. Objective: To find out the frequency of thrombocytopenia in patients with cirrhosis. Methodology: This cross-sectional study was conducted in the Department of Medicine, Khyber Teaching Hospital, Peshawar, from January 2022 to January 2023. All patients with cirrhosis of duration > six months, with ages of 18-60 years, both genders, and any grade of cirrhosis severity were included in the study. Patients with diseases like malaria, dengue fever, ITP and haematological malignancy, SLE, leukaemia, aplastic anaemia, or on drugs like quinine, penicillin, and digoxin were excluded from the study. Platelet counts were done by sending blood to the hospital laboratory. Result: Mean age was 47.43 ± 6.22 years, mean BMI was 25.29 ± 4.06 kg/m2, and mean disease duration was 14.86 ± 5.36 years. Males were 75 (53.1%), and females were 67 (46.9%). Thrombocytopenia was present in 108 (75.5%) and not in 35 (24.5%) patients. There was no association of age, gender, or Child-Pugh score with the occurrence of thrombocytopenia. Still, the increased BMI and increased disease duration were significantly associated with thrombocytopenia (p-value <0.05). Conclusion: There is quite a high prevalence of thrombocytopenia in patients with liver cirrhosis. The duration of the disease and increased BMI are significantly associated with the occurrence of thrombocytopenia. Further studies are recommended to have further proof.","PeriodicalId":504575,"journal":{"name":"Biological and Clinical Sciences Research Journal","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140694037","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-04-15DOI: 10.54112/bcsrj.v2024i1.792
M. Asif, FU Rehman, M. Ali, D. Hussain, S. Iqbal, A. Ali, .. Nasrullah, A. Aziz, S. Khan, A. Jan
Mammary tumors are relatively common in dairy goats, negatively impacting production and farmers' economies. Irreversible loss of respective udder reduces milk yield or culling of the animals. In a current case report, A Beetal goat was presented at the UVAS surgery clinic with a udder tumor. After confirmation, a partial mastectomy was performed under general anesthesia and aseptic surgery. The neoplastic growth was resected, and surgery was completed. The overall health status of the animals was improved with an increase in milk yield during post-operative care and a follow-up period of 30 days. The surgical removal of udder tumor could be useful in small ruminants to restore udder health and milk production.
{"title":"PARTIAL MASTECTOMY IN A DAIRY BEETAL GOAT AFFECTED WITH A MAMMARY TUMOR – A CASE REPORT","authors":"M. Asif, FU Rehman, M. Ali, D. Hussain, S. Iqbal, A. Ali, .. Nasrullah, A. Aziz, S. Khan, A. Jan","doi":"10.54112/bcsrj.v2024i1.792","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.54112/bcsrj.v2024i1.792","url":null,"abstract":"Mammary tumors are relatively common in dairy goats, negatively impacting production and farmers' economies. Irreversible loss of respective udder reduces milk yield or culling of the animals. In a current case report, A Beetal goat was presented at the UVAS surgery clinic with a udder tumor. After confirmation, a partial mastectomy was performed under general anesthesia and aseptic surgery. The neoplastic growth was resected, and surgery was completed. The overall health status of the animals was improved with an increase in milk yield during post-operative care and a follow-up period of 30 days. The surgical removal of udder tumor could be useful in small ruminants to restore udder health and milk production.","PeriodicalId":504575,"journal":{"name":"Biological and Clinical Sciences Research Journal","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140703485","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-04-12DOI: 10.54112/bcsrj.v2024i1.805
RA Raja, MH Abbasi, Mru Taj, .. Talha, T. Qayyum
Surgical site infections (SSIs) are a major concern in healthcare, especially for individuals with diabetes. Diabetes can impair wound healing and weaken the immune system, increasing the risk of SSIs. Studying SSIs in diabetic versus non-diabetic patients undergoing clean surgeries is vital for improving patient care. Objective: The primary objective of this study was to investigate the incidence of surgical site infections (SSIs) in individuals with diabetes compared to those without diabetes who underwent clean surgical procedures. Methods: After the ethical approval from the institutional review board, this comparative study was conducted at Combined Military Hospital Jhelum from July 2022 to December 2023. A consisted of people with diabetes (n=50), while Group B comprised patients who did not have diabetes (n=50). All patients were administered suitable antibiotics before surgery. Each patient received a singular intravenous dose of Ceftriaxone 1g, administered thirty minutes before initiating the initial incision. The patients were monitored for surgical site infections (SSI), defined as the presence of redness, fever, tenderness at the incision site, discharge from the surgical wound, or the development of an abscess within 28 days after surgery. Results: Most participants in both study groups underwent open ventral hernia repair procedures, 54% in group A and 58% in group B. Mean± S. D of the Hb1Ac levels of the participants in both groups was 8.46±1.16 and 4.14±1.01 (P=<0.0001). 58% of participants in Group A, while 22% in Group B had surgery-associated complications (p<0.0001). 30% of participants in Group A, while 10% in Group B had SSI (p<0.0001). Conclusion: Individuals with diabetes are more susceptible to experiencing higher rates of surgical site infection, especially in cases of procedures that are considered clean, in comparison to individuals without diabetes.
手术部位感染（SSI）是医疗保健领域的一个主要问题，尤其是对糖尿病患者而言。糖尿病会影响伤口愈合并削弱免疫系统，从而增加 SSI 的风险。研究接受清洁手术的糖尿病患者与非糖尿病患者的 SSI 情况对于改善患者护理至关重要。研究目的本研究的主要目的是调查接受清洁手术的糖尿病患者与非糖尿病患者的手术部位感染（SSI）发生率。研究方法在获得机构审查委员会的伦理批准后，这项比较研究于 2022 年 7 月至 2023 年 12 月在杰赫勒姆联合军事医院进行。 A组包括糖尿病患者（50人），B组包括非糖尿病患者（50人）。所有患者在手术前都接受了适当的抗生素治疗。每名患者在开始手术前 30 分钟静脉注射单剂量的头孢曲松（Ceftriaxone）1 克。对患者进行手术部位感染（SSI）监测，SSI 的定义是手术后 28 天内切口部位出现发红、发热、触痛、手术伤口有分泌物或出现脓肿。研究结果两组参与者 Hb1Ac 水平的平均值（± S. D）分别为 8.46±1.16 和 4.14±1.01 （P=<0.0001）。58% 的 A 组参与者和 22% 的 B 组参与者出现了手术相关并发症（P＜0.0001）。30% 的 A 组患者出现了 SSI，而 10% 的 B 组患者出现了 SSI（P<0.0001）。结论与非糖尿病患者相比，糖尿病患者的手术部位感染率更高，尤其是在被认为是清洁的手术中。
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Pub Date : 2024-04-10DOI: 10.54112/bcsrj.v2024i1.804
RA Raja, MH Abbasi, Mru Taj, .. Talha, T. Qayyum
Acute appendicitis is a common surgical emergency. While appendectomy has been the conventional treatment for this condition, recent advancements in antibiotic therapy have led to exploring the use of antibiotics as a non-surgical alternative for treating non-complicated acute appendicitis. Objective: The objective of the present study was to compare the outcomes of administering antibiotics and performing emergency appendicectomy in a cohort of individuals diagnosed with non-perforated acute appendicitis based on CT evaluation. Methods: After the ethical approval from the institutional review board, this randomised control trial was conducted at Combined Military Hospital Jhelum from July 2022 to December 2023. The patients were randomly assigned, using a closed envelope method, to either have open appendectomy (Group A, n=60) or receive antibiotic therapy (Group B, n=60) with intravenous ertapenem. Open appendectomy was conducted utilising the McBurney technique. The patient’s outcomes were assessed during their hospitalization period, specifically on days 0, 1, and 2, and by telephone interviews one week and two months following the intervention. Pain scores were collected at two specific time points, one week and two months after randomisation, utilising a visual analogue scale (VAS). Results: No significant differences were observed in the baseline characteristics in both groups. Mean± S.D of the pain experience of the study participants in both groups was 4.16±1.04 and 3.68±1.02 (days) (P value=0.008). Mean± S.D of the hospital stay of the study participants in both groups was 3.13±0.87 and 3.16±0.83 (days) (P value=0.843). A significant difference in the VAS score was observed (p <0.0001) in the participants of both groups at discharge and after a one-week follow-up period. Conclusion: The findings of the study indicate that a significant proportion of individuals who received antibiotic therapy for non-perforated acute appendicitis did not necessitate the surgical procedure of appendectomy within the two-month post-treatment observation period.
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Pub Date : 2024-04-10DOI: 10.54112/bcsrj.v2024i1.802
R. George, S. Bashir, QU Nisa
Obesity is a pervasive healthcare challenge impacting patient care and outcomes. Despite the crucial role of nurses in patient management, stigmatising attitudes towards obesity among nurses remain inadequately explored, particularly concerning female obese patients. Objective: This cross-sectional study aimed to assess nurses' stigmatising attitudes towards female obese patients and explore associated factors. Methods: The current study was conducted at Nishter Medical College and Hospital, Multan, from January 2022 to January 2023. It involved 100 nurses. A structured questionnaire gathered demographic data and utilised the Fat Phobia Scale (FPS) to gauge attitudes towards obesity. Data analysis employed descriptive and inferential statistics, including chi-square tests and regression analysis. Results: Predominantly female participants (70%) with a mean age of 32.5 years and an average experience of 8.2 years were included. The mean FPS score was 3.2, indicating moderate stigmatising attitudes towards obesity. Regression analysis revealed significant predictors of attitudes towards obesity, with years of experience and educational background playing key roles (p < 0.05). Conclusion: The findings underscore moderate levels of stigmatising attitudes towards female obese patients among nurses. Addressing these attitudes through targeted educational interventions and professional development initiatives holds promise for enhancing patient care and outcomes.
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