Volume 32, Issue 2 (2019)
Erratum: Circulating cell-free DNA as a sensitive biomarker in patients with acute myocardial infarction
Abd-Allah M. Kamal, Eman S. Arafat, Eman A. Badr, Esam-Eldin I. Radwan, Ibrahim Elmadbouh, and Naglaa M. Ghanayem
Cardiology
Laparoscopic versus open appendectomy in complicated acute appendicitis
Ahmed G. El-Tatawy, Aiman HM Alsegaey, and Hatem M. Soltan
Choroidal change assessment with enhanced depth imaging optical coherence tomography in myopic choroidal neovascularization
Hany A. Khairy, Hend AM Elabshihy, and Marwa A. Zaky
Role of phaco time and microscopic light exposure time in causing dryness after phacoemulsification
Adel G. Zaky, Hatem M. Maray, Khaled El-Gonemy Said, and Ramy N. Ahmed
Clinical Pathology
Mean platelet volume as a diagnostic marker in children with acute hepatitis A
Amany F. Ismael, Maha A. Tawfik, and Soheir S. Abou El-Ella
Early onset necrotizing enterocolitis in a full-term neonate
Aditya P. Singh, Arun K. Gupta, Rajlaxmi Pardeshi, and Vinay Mathur
Screening of Helicobacter pylori in patients with alopecia areata
Mahmood D. Al-Mendalawi
General Surgery
Role of serum leptin as a marker of severity of pre-eclampsia
Ahmed N. Eissa, Amr S. El-Bagoury, and Tarek M. Sayyed
Predictive value of fetal renal artery Doppler indices in idiopathic oligohydramnios and polyhydramnios
Alaa M. Abdel Gaied, Hesham S. Mahmoud, Kyrillos NF Fahmy, Ragab M. Dawod, and Zakaria F. Sanad
The diagnostic value of cervicovaginal and serum ferritin levels in relation to spontaneous preterm delivery
Ibrahim AS El-Nasr, Mehany MA Satar, Mohammed AG Emara, and Zeinab G. Baraka
A comparative study between Snodgrass versus Mathieu with dartos flap urethroplasty for distal hypospadias repair
Ahmed G. Eltatawy, Allam SS Gamea, Magdy A. Loulah, and Mohammed LA Badr
Endovascular management of central venous stenosis in hemodialysis patients
Emad M. El-Areef, Hesham S. Abugruidah, and Mahmoud S. Abdelhalim
Internal Medicine
Evaluation of different techniques in the management of crippled hypospadias
Kareem M. Ouda, Mohammed H. Abdel-Satar, and Tamer A. Sultan
Reliability of the adult appendicitis score in diagnosing acute appendicitis
Abdelmonem Fareed, Mohannad H. Abuomar, Moharram Abdelsamie, and Soliman Elshakhs
Laparoscopic for acute cholecystitis: an analysis for expanding the golden time
Ahmed AA El-Abd, Ayman A. Al-Batanony, and Tamer F. Abdel-Aziz
Different surgical modalities in the management of lumbar canal stenosis
Adel M. Hanafy, Ahmed S. El Gammal, Hazem M. Negm, Hesham Y. Aborahma, and Mohamed K. Eissa
Risk factors for leak in emergent small bowel anastomosis
Ahmed S. Algammal, Ahmed SA Arafa, Awatef E. Farghaly, and Mohamed S. Ammar
Left atrial maze efficacy for treatment of concomitant atrial fibrillation with mitral valve disease
Ahmed L. Dokhan, Ahmed H. Ayanah, Ali H. Taher, Amr M. Allama, and Walid KA Simry
Impact of tricuspid ring annuloplasty on functional tricuspid regurgitation after mitral valve surgery
Ahmed L. Dokhan, Amr M. Allama, Hesham H. Ahmed, Mohammed E. Abdelraof, and Shahzad G. Raja
Clinical implications of moderate ischemic mitral regurgitation in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting
Ahmed L. Dokhan, Ali H. Taher, Mohammed A. El-Hag-Aly, and Yasser F. Asswaf
Comparison of perioperative morbidity and mortality in minimally invasive versus conventional mitral valve surgery
Ahmed L. Dokhan, Islam M. Ibrahim, Mahmoud H. Mazen, and Samer WG Girgis
Transcatheter aortic valve implantation versus surgical replacement in high-risk patients with aortic stenosis
Ahmed L. Dokhan, Ahmed M. Fekry, Ali H. Taher, Amr M. Allama, and Medhat R. Nashy
Surgical management of infective endocarditis: risk factors affecting early outcome
Ahmed L. Dokhan, Amr M. Allama, Mohamed O. Mahmoud, and Mohamed OM Mostafa
The use of twin-ring Ilizarov in the treatment of periarticular or intra-articular fractures of the tibia
Amr SE Omar, Hesham F. Ghoneem, and Mohammed MM Mohammed
Evaluation of results of cemented modular hemiarthroplasty in comminuted fractures of the proximal humerus
Adel I. El-Seedy, Ahmed N. El Barbarey, Ayman M. Ebied, Bahaa Z. Hassan, Hassan A. Neanaa, and Taher A. Eid
Results of flexor tendon grafting with early active mobilization
Hassan A. Neanaa, Hesham M. El-Mowafy, and Mohamed A. Ahmed
Open versus percutaneous fixation of unstable posterior pelvic ring injuries
El-Sayed M. Zaki, Emad E. El Agroudy, Mahmoud M. Hadhood, Mohamed A. El Sawy, and Mostafa A. Ayoub
Oncology
Trauma-injury severity score versus acute physiology and chronic health evaluation IV score in predicting mortality
Ayman A. Albatanony, Mohammed N. Nassar, Moharam A. Abd Elshaheed, and Mona KM Mesrega
Ophthalmology
Predictors of effective fluid therapy in the intensive care unit
Essam A. Ghoniem, Heba M. Naguib, and Wesam El-Din Sultan
Fluid responsiveness in hemodynamically unstable patients: a systematic review
Abdallah Khattab, Hatem A. Atallah, and Khaled M. Gaballah
Immune checkpoint blockade in malignant lymphomas
Amira El-Desouky, Amira Fouad, Dina El-Habashy, Eman A. Razek, and Suzan El-Hassanin
Magnesium sulfate versus dexmedetomidine as adjuvants to bupivacaine in postoperative epidural analgesia after total knee replacement
Abd-Elrahman A. Ahmad, Amany A. Sultan, Ashraf M. Eskandar, Esam AE Esmaeil, and Magda F. Yehia
Traumatic brain injury: serum S-100B protein measurement related to neuroradiological findings
Ahmed A. Metwally, Amany S. Ammar, Mohammed M. El-Mashad, and Nagwa M. Doha
Noninvasive versus invasive ventilation in weaning of patients with type 2 respiratory failure
Mahmoud NZ Ghoneum, Mohamed HI Afifi, Sami SA El_Dahdouh, and Yasser I. Fathy
Combined second trimester maternal serum α-fetoprotein and uterine artery Doppler in the prediction of pre-eclampsia
Ahmed H. Taie, Alaa El-Deen F El-Halaby, and Nasser K. Abd El-Aal
Transvaginal needle versus laparoscopic ovarian drilling in drug-resistant polycystic ovary syndrome: a randomized, controlled study
Ayman E. Soliman, Heba M. Abou-Shady, Medhat E. Helmy, Nabih I. El-Khouly, and Saied A. Saleh
The outcome of induced labor after oxytocin infusion discontinuation in the active phase
Ahmed N. Eissa, Alaa El-Din El-Halaby, Rania A. Tahoon, and Tarek M. Sayyed
Effect of umbilical cord entanglement on pregnancy outcomes Menoufia Medical Journal
Hesham A. Ammar, Mohamed F. El-Kherbawy, Tarek M. Sayyed, and Zakaria F. Sanad
Scalpel versus diathermy skin incisions in cesarean sections
AbdElhameed E. Shaheen, Ahmed H. Aish, AllaaEldin F. Elhalaby, Hamed E. Ellakwa, and Nasser K. AbdElaal
Comparison study between nifedipine and progesterone as maintenance tocolysis after arrested preterm labor
Ahmed M. Nofal, Alaa M. Abdelgaied, Elham F. El-Sisi, and Ragab M. Dawood
Misoprostol and tranexamic acid role in reducing blood loss during the elective cesarean section
Alaa MA El-Gayed, Mehany MA El-Sttar, Ragab M. Dawood, and Yehia Z. El-Sayd Ghnnam
Pediatric Surgery
Feasibility of local anesthesia for treatment of uncomplicated umbilical hernia in patients with ascitic cirrhosis
Ayman A. Albatanony, Mohamed M. Zeater, and Mohammed A. El Balshy
Staged breast reconstruction after mastectomy using tissue expander followed by permanent prosthesis
Ahmed G. El Tatawy, Alaa A. El Sisi, Alaa M. El Shamly El Sayed Shoeib, and Sherif M. El Kashty
Evaluation of the proximal radio cephalic arteriovenous fistula for hemodialysis
Hesham S. Abu-Gruidah, Mahmoud S. Abd El-Haleim, and Mohamed A. Haridy
Pediatrics
Comparative study between intrahemorrhoidal diode laser treatment and Milligan-Morgan hemorrhoidectomy
Alla A. Alsisy, Ibrahim EI Salem, and Yahia M. Alkhateep
Comparing the corneal biomechanical stability after small incision lenticule extraction and laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis for myopic correction using an ultra-high-speed camera (Corvis ST)
Hossam F. El-Barbry, Khaled ES Ahmed, and Sameh M. El-Gohary
Evaluation of macular changes during pregnancy by optical coherence tomography
Ahmed Abd Elhakiem Darrag, Hassan Gamal El Din Farahat, and Motaz Fayez Elsawy
The effect of hypertension on choroidal thickness measured by optical coherence tomography
Amin F. Ellakwa, Asela N. Yousef, and Asmaa M. Ibraheem
Corneal wavefront-guided versus aberration-free transepithelial photorefractive keratectomy in patients with myopia with high pre-existing corneal higher order aberrations
Amin F. El-lakwa, Marwa A. Zaky, and Rana M. Ashour Gebril
Evaluation of aphakic iris-claw intraocular lens implantation
Abdel-Khalik I. El-Saadany, Ahmed M. Shebl Fayed, Ghada Z. Rajab, and Hany A. Khairy
Topography-guided photorefractive keratectomy combined with accelerated corneal collagen cross-linking (The Athens Protocol) for keratoconus
Hani A. Khairy, Hatem M. Marey, and Wagih K. Makar
Assessment of prognostic factors in patients diagnosed with acute invasive fungal rhinosinusitis in Egypt
Abd Ellatif I. El-Rashidy, Ahmed M. Basha, Ibrahim A. Abd El-Shafy, and Omar A. El-Banhawy
Assessment of the role of Cerebrolysin in treatment of idiopathic facial nerve paralysis
Tamer M. Attia
Deantigenicity of skin homografts in management of major burn cases
Ahmed TT Nassar, Ezzat AM Allam, Mohamed Ahmed Megahed, and Sherief M. ElKashty
The role of autologous platelet-rich plasma in healing of gaping and chronic wounds
Ahmed T. Nassar, Mohamed A. Megahed, Mohamed El-Sayed Abdel Razek, and Tarek M. Rageh
A comparative study between tubularized incised plate urethroplasty with and without fibrin glue
Ahmed AM Fawzy, Alaa Abd El-Azeem El-Sisy, Shreif M. El-Kashty, and Tarek F. Kishk
Role of vitamin E supplementation in neonates with hyperbiirubinemia
Ghada M. El Mashad, Hanan M. El Sayed, and Nashwa A. Abd El Samie El Refaey
Plastic Surgery
The role of laparoscopic adhesiolysis in the treatment of patients with recurrent, adhesive intestinal obstruction Menoufia Medical Journal
Ayman A. Albatanony, Mohamed A. Dorbok, and Mohammed H. El Meligy
Evaluation of the role of sucralfate cream in decreasing pain intensity and improving healing following open hemorrhoidectomy: a randomized controlled study
Ahmed M. Abdel Sattar, Ayman A. Al Batanony, and Yahia M. Al Khateeb
Tropical Medicine
Fixation of acute posterior cruciate ligament avulsion fracture from tibial insertion by cannulated screws
Ahmed I. Zayda, Ayman Ebied, Islam M. Hamdan, and Mohammed A. Alsawy
Closed reduction and percutaneous pinning for the treatment of lateral humeral condyle fracture
Ahmed M. Mabrouk, Hassan A. Neena, and Mohammed E. Habib
Vascular Surgery
Comparative study of laparoscopic versus open repair of incisional hernia
Ahmed Elghazaly, Asem Fayed, Ashraf A. Elhady, and Mohammed Leithy