De-Pei Kong, Rui Chen, Chun-Lei Zhang, Wei Zhang, Guang-An Xiao, Fu-Bo Wang, Na Ta, Xu Gao, Ying-Hao SunAsian Journal of Andrology 2020 22(2):200-207 Fusion between the transmembrane protease serine 2 and v-ets erythroblastosis virus E26 oncogene homolog (TMPRSS2-ERG fusion) is a common genetic alteration in prostate cancer among Western populations and has been suggested as playing a role in tumorigenesis and progression of prostate cancer. However, the prevalence of TMPRSS2-ERG fusion differs...
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David F M ThomasAsian Journal of Andrology 2020 22(2):124-128 Cloacal malformations are characterized by the confluence of the lower urinary tract, the female reproductive tract, and the rectum to create a common channel with a single opening on the perineum. The presence of a cloaca is a normal phase of early human embryological development. Between the 4th and 7th weeks of gestation, the cloaca undergoes subdivision to form the hindgut and urogenital sinus. Failure of this process results in...
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Jun Cao, Zuo-Bao Lin, Ming-Han Tong, Yong-Lian Zhang, Yi-Ping Li, Yu-Chuan ZhouAsian Journal of Andrology 2020 22(2):169-176 Spermatogonial development is a vital prerequisite for spermatogenesis and male fertility. However, the exact mechanisms underlying the behavior of spermatogonia, including spermatogonial stem cell (SSC) self-renewal and spermatogonial proliferation and differentiation, are not fully understood. Recent studies demonstrated that the mTOR complex 1 (mTORC1) signaling pathway...
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Simon Bugeja, Anastasia Frost, Stella Ivaz, Mariya Dragova, Daniela E Andrich, Anthony R MundyAsian Journal of Andrology 2020 22(2):129-133 Cowper's syringoceles are uncommon, usually described in children and most commonly limited to the ducts. We describe more complex variants in an adult population affecting with varying degrees of severity, the glands themselves, and the complications they may lead to. One hundred consecutive urethrograms of patients with unreconstructed strictures were reviewed....
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Scott J Morin, Brent M Hanson, Caroline R Juneau, Shelby A Neal, Jessica N Landis, Richard T Scott, James M HotalingAsian Journal of Andrology 2020 22(2):222-226 This is a retrospective cohort study comparing blastocyst transfer outcomes following intracytoplasmic sperm injection utilizing epididymal versus testicular sperm for men with obstructive azoospermia. All cases at a single center between 2012 and 2016 were included. Operative approach was selected at the surgeon's discretion and included...
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Felix Campos-Juanatey, Simon Bugeja, Mariya Dragova, Anastasia V Frost, Stella L Ivaz, Daniela E Andrich, Anthony R MundyAsian Journal of Andrology 2020 22(2):134-139 Penile urethral strictures have been managed by a staged surgical approach. In selected cases, spongiofibrosis can be excised, a neo-urethral plate created using buccal mucosa graft (BMG) and tubularized during the same procedure, performing a “two-in-one” stage approach. We aim to identify stricture factors which indicate suitability...
Wed Mar 04, 2020 00:00
Yun Xie, Cun-Can Deng, Bin Ouyang, Lin-Yan Lv, Jia-Hui Yao, Chi Zhang, Hai-Cheng Chen, Xiao-Yan Li, Xiang-Zhou Sun, Chun-Hua Deng, Gui-Hua LiuAsian Journal of Andrology 2020 22(2):184-191An ideal animal model of azoospermia would be a powerful tool for the evaluation of spermatogonial stem cell (SSC) transplantation. Busulfan has been commonly used to develop such a model, but 30%–87% of mice die when administered an intraperitoneal injection of 40 mg kg−1. In the present study, hematoxylin and eosin...
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Jian-Wei Wang, Li-Bo ManAsian Journal of Andrology 2020 22(2):140-144 For more than nine decades, transurethral resection of the prostate remains the gold standard for the surgical treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms due to benign prostatic obstruction. The occurrence of urethral strictures after transurethral resection of the prostate is one of the major late complications and has been reported as the leading cause of iatrogenic urethral strictures in patients older than 45 years who underwent...
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Jun Liu, Zhi-Qian Wang, Min Li, Ming-Yang Zhou, Yi-Fei Yu, Wei-Wei ZhanAsian Journal of Andrology 2020 22(2):213-216 Our goal was to establish two new predictive models of prostate cancer to determine whether to require a prostate biopsy when the prostate-specific antigen level is in the diagnostic gray zone. A retrospective analysis of 197 patients undergoing prostate biopsy with prostate-specific antigens between 4 and 10 ng ml−1 was conducted. Of these, 47 patients were confirmed to have cancer,...
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Fabian Obrecht, Nadim Abo Youssef, Orlando Burkhardt, Christoph Schregel, Marco Randazzo, Christian Padevit, Peter Wiklund, Hubert JohnAsian Journal of Andrology 2020 22(2):145-148
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Daniela E AndrichAsian Journal of Andrology 2020 22(2):123-123
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Christopher G EdenAsian Journal of Andrology 2020 22(2):149-151
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Hang Xu, Jian-Zhong Ai, Ping Tan, Tian-Hai Lin, Xi Jin, Li-Na Gong, Hao-Ran Lei, Lu Yang, Qiang WeiAsian Journal of Andrology 2020 22(2):177-183 This study aimed to further validate the prognostic role of fibrinogen in upper tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC) in a large Chinese cohort. A total of 703 patients who underwent radical nephroureterectomy were retrospectively identified. Fibrinogen levels of ≥4.025 g l−1 were defined as elevated. Logistic regression analysis was performed to determine...
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Simon Bugeja, Anastasia Frost, Stella Ivaz, Felix Campos, Daniela E Andrich, Anthony R MundyAsian Journal of Andrology 2020 22(2):152-153
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Ying-Ya Li, Yan-Ping Jia, Li-Yan Duan, Kun-Ming LiAsian Journal of Andrology 2020 22(2):192-199 The acrosome reaction is a prerequisite for fertilization, and its signaling pathway has been investigated for decades. Regardless of the type of inducers present, the acrosome reaction is ultimately mediated by the elevation of cytosolic calcium. Inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate-gated calcium channels are important components of the acrosome reaction signaling pathway and have been confirmed by several...
Wed Mar 04, 2020 00:00
Culley C CarsonAsian Journal of Andrology 2020 22(2):154-157 Urge urinary incontinence (UUI) is one of the most troublesome complications of surgery of the prostate whether for malignancy or benign conditions. For many decades, there have been attempts to reduce the morbidity of this outcome with variable results. Since its development in the 1970s, the artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) has been the “gold standard” for treatment of the most severe cases of UUI. Other attempts including injectable...
Wed Mar 04, 2020 00:00
Ru-Hui Tian, Liang-Yu Zhao, Hui-Xing Chen, Chao Yang, Peng Li, Yu-Hua Huang, Zhong Wan, Er-Lei Zhi, Chen-Cheng Yao, Zheng LiAsian Journal of Andrology 2020 22(2):208-212 We retrospectively reviewed data for 286 patients with varicocele who underwent microsurgical subinguinal varicocelectomy from March 2015 to May 2017 in Shanghai General Hospital (Shanghai, China). In this surgical approach, the testis was delivered, and the gubernacular and external cremasteric veins were stripped. In addition,...
Wed Mar 04, 2020 00:00
Bi-Ming He, Rui Chen, Tian-Qi Sun, Yue Yang, Chun-Lei Zhang, Shan-Cheng Ren, Xu Gao, Ying-Hao SunAsian Journal of Andrology 2020 22(2):158-161 Prostate cancer (PCa) risk calculators (RCs) with prostate-specific antigen (PSA) and other risk factors can greatly improve the accurate prediction of potential risk of PCa compared to PSA. The European Randomized Study of Screening for PCa Risk Calculator (ERSPC-RC) and the Prostate Cancer Prevention Trial Risk Calculator (PCPT-RC) are developed on the...
Wed Mar 04, 2020 00:00
Kun Jin, Shi Qiu, Xin-Yang Liao, Xiao-Nan Zheng, Xiang Tu, Lian-Sha Tang, Lu Yang, Qiang WeiAsian Journal of Andrology 2020 22(2):217-221 Biochemical recurrence (BCR) is important for measuring the oncological outcomes of patients who undergo radical prostatectomy (RP). Whether transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) has negative postoperative effects on oncological outcomes remains controversial. The primary aim of our retrospective study was to determine whether a history of TURP could...
Wed Mar 04, 2020 00:00
Shi-Dong Lv, Hong-Yi Wang, Xin-Pei Yu, Qi-Liang Zhai, Yao-Bin Wu, Qiang Wei, Wen-Hua HuangAsian Journal of Andrology 2020 22(2):162-168 Prostate cancer (PCa) exhibits epidemiological and molecular heterogeneity. Despite extensive studies of its phenotypic and genetic properties in Western populations, its molecular basis is not clear in Chinese patients. To determine critical molecular characteristics and explore correlations between genomic markers and clinical parameters in Chinese populations,...
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Kun Pang, Bing-Zheng Dong, Cong-Hui HanAsian Journal of Andrology 2020 22(2):227-228
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Anvesh Golla, Sreebhushan Raju, Krishna PrasadIndian Journal of Nephrology 2020 30(2):133-135
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T Yashwanth Raj, R Vairakkani, TS Harshavardhan, ND Srinivasaprasad, V Dilli Rani, M Edwin FernandoIndian Journal of Nephrology 2020 30(2):121-124 A 28-year-old male, 3 years post renal transplant with stable graft function, presented with vomiting for 2 days. He had graft dysfunction and graft biopsy done revealed acute cell - mediated rejection BANFF-IA. After receiving glucocorticoids for rejection, he developed severe enterocolitis and impending respiratory failure. Chest X-ray and computed...
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Sonia Mehrotra, Raj K Sharma, Mahabaleshwar MayyaIndian Journal of Nephrology 2020 30(2):72-76 Introduction: Vitamin D has immunomodulatory properties and could have a role in allograft outcome. Methods: Fifty-two chronic kidney disease patients going for transplantation were studied for vitamin-D receptor (VDR) activity, 25(OH)D, estimated glomerular filtration rate (e-GFR), and de-novo donor-specific antibody (d-DSA). Results: Vitamin D deficiency was seen in 25% of recipients before transplant...
Wed Mar 04, 2020 00:00
Philip Kam-Tao Li, Guillermo Garcia-Garcia, Siu-Fai Lui, Sharon Andreoli, Winston Wing-Shing Fung, Anne Hradsky, Latha Kumaraswami, Vassilios Liakopoulos, Ziyoda Rakhimova, Gamal Saadi, Luisa Strani, Ifeoma Ulasi, Kamyar Kalantar-Zadeh, for the WorldIndian Journal of Nephrology 2020 30(2):63-71 The global burden of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is rapidly increasing with a projection of becoming the 5th most common cause of years of life lost globally by 2040. Aggravatingly, CKD is a major cause...
Wed Mar 04, 2020 00:00
Umme Najiya Mahwish, Kamakshi Chaithri Ponnaluri, Babi Heera, Satish Reddy Alavala, K Rudrama Devi, Sree Bhushan Raju, G Suman Latha, Parveen JahanIndian Journal of Nephrology 2020 30(2):77-84 Introduction: Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is the commonest single cause of end-stage renal failure, and dyslipidemia is a critical risk factor in the occurrence of DN. In the light of recent reports emphasizing the importance of angiotensin I-converting enzyme (ACE) in the modulation of plasma lipids, we sought...
Wed Mar 04, 2020 00:00
Ishani Haldar, Tarun JelokaIndian Journal of Nephrology 2020 30(2):129-131 Alport's syndrome (hereditary nephritis) is a familial disorder, which usually affects young males with clinical presentation of hematuric and glomerular disease. We report a rare case of Alport's syndrome in a 16-year-old male with typical extrarenal manifestations and renal biopsy findings with crescents.
Wed Mar 04, 2020 00:00
Gajanan Kale, Manish Mali, Amit Bhangale, Jaymin Somani, Tarun JelokaIndian Journal of Nephrology 2020 30(2):85-90 Background and Aims: Intradialytic hypertension, in patients on maintenance hemodialysis, is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. As there is no data available from India, this study was aimed to determine the prevalence and outcome of intradialytic hypertension (IDH) in a tertiary care dialysis centre in India. Methods: This was a prospective analytical study of 120...
Wed Mar 04, 2020 00:00
Hicham Rafik, Kawtar Hassani, Taoufiq Aatif, Driss El Kabbaj, Samira E Idrissi, Zohra OuzzifIndian Journal of Nephrology 2020 30(2):137-138
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Suhan Alva, M Divyashree, Janardhana Kamath, PS Prakash, Shama Prakash KIndian Journal of Nephrology 2020 30(2):91-97 Introduction: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major health problem in India. Prevalence of CKD will continue to rise, reflecting the growing elderly population and increasing number of patients with diabetes and hypertension. Methods: A total of 67 patients with CKD participated in the study. Patients were randomized into two groups. Group 1 received oral bicarbonate and Group...
Wed Mar 04, 2020 00:00
Nimish Gupta, Dinesh Khullar, Pallavi Prasad, Rahul Grover, Gagandeep Chabbra, Kunal Raj Gandhi, Sahil BagaiIndian Journal of Nephrology 2020 30(2):117-120 Membranous nephropathy is known to be associated with number of autoimmune diseases. Occurrence of PLA2R positive membranous nephropathy with sjogren's syndrome and chronic inflammatory demyelinating neuropathy (CIDP) is quite rare. Role of PLA2R antigen in autoimmune diseases like sjogren's syndrome and CIDP is largely unknown. Choice and initiation...
Wed Mar 04, 2020 00:00
Reuben F De SousaIndian Journal of Nephrology 2020 30(2):98-103 Introduction: The Brescia-Cimino radiocephalic fistula, originally devised as a side-to-side anastomosis, is simple to perform and provides a smooth vein–artery interface but requires greater mobilization for vein–artery approximation than does the end-to-side approach. Distal cephalic vein ligation is performed to prevent venous hypertension. The study aims to assess primary patency at one month following distal side-to-side radiocephalic...
Wed Mar 04, 2020 00:00
Ayşe Şeker, Taşkin Erkinüresin, Hakan DemirciIndian Journal of Nephrology 2020 30(2):125-128The association between amyloidosis and collagen vascular diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is well-documented. Amyloid goiter is an extremely rare pathologic condition caused by a massive amyloid infiltration of the thyroid tissue. Our patient had been diagnosed with RA 20 years ago and was on hemodialysis for 7 years. He was assessed for decreased appetite, dysphagia, and nausea during the hemodialysis....
Wed Mar 04, 2020 00:00
Susmitha Chandragiri, Sree Bhushan Raju, Surendra Babu Mandarapu, Rajesh Goli, Sridhar Nimmagadda, Megha UppinIndian Journal of Nephrology 2020 30(2):104-109 Introduction: Renal biopsy is primarily indicated in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) with proteinuria, to diagnose non-diabetic renal disease (NDRD). However, Renal Pathology Society classification (RPSc) – 2010 has classified diabetic nephropathy (DN) into four classes of glomerular lesions with a separate scoring for tubulointerstitial...
Wed Mar 04, 2020 00:00
Sweta Shah, Tanu Singhal, Reshma Naik, Pooja ThakkarIndian Journal of Nephrology 2020 30(2):132-133
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Rudreshwar Prabakaran, Jasmine Sethi, Manish Rathi, Harbir Singh Kohli, Pankaj Malhotra, Krishan Lal GuptaIndian Journal of Nephrology 2020 30(2):110-112 Deranged coagulogram is a common problem, which a nephrologist faces before doing a renal biopsy. We describe a rare cause of coagulopathy in a patient with rapidly progressive renal failure due to acquired factor X deficiency caused by systemic light chain amyloidosis (AL). The patient had prolonged prothrombin and activated partial thromboplastin...
Wed Mar 04, 2020 00:00
Kulwant Singh, Jasmine Sethi, Vinant BhargavaIndian Journal of Nephrology 2020 30(2):135-136
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Somanath Padhi, Gayatri Behera, Sandeep Abhijit Pattnaik, Prabodh Kumar Das, Amit Kumar Adhya, Susama PatraIndian Journal of Nephrology 2020 30(2):113-116 Acquired pure red cell aplasia (PRCA) following use of recombinant erythropoietin (rEPO) is distinctly rare and sporadically reported in the literature. We discuss a case of PRCA following the usage of rEPO (darbepoetin-α) during the management of anemia of chronic kidney disease in an elderly male subject with review of literature and a brief...
Wed Mar 04, 2020 00:00
Akil Adrian Sherif, Kamal Kant Sahu, Yan Li, Houman JavadiIndian Journal of Nephrology 2020 30(2):138-140
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E Somay, B YilmazNigerian Journal of Clinical Practice 2020 23(3):376-380 Background: There are important criteria in the diagnosis of temporomandibular disorders (TMDs). These become significant if supported by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Otherwise, these findings alone may not be sufficient to diagnose TMD. Aim: This study compared the relationship between clinical findings indicated by patient and physician and MRI results in the diagnosis of TMD. Materials and Methods: Clinical examinations...
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M Ulgey, O Gorler, G YesilyurtNigerian Journal of Clinical Practice 2020 23(3):284-290 Aims: The aim of this study was to determine the best approach to reduce the unfavorable change in the three different dimensions of impressions using disinfection durations of 15 and 30 min; three different disinfection procedures; and alginate impression products as research factors. Materials and Methods: CA37, impressional, and cream alginate impressions were used; distortion in the AB, AC, and BC dimensions...
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JO Ugwu, CD Emegoako, CA Ugwunne, TO Ulasi, NO UgwuNigerian Journal of Clinical Practice 2020 23(3):429-433 Bleeding oesophageal varices is a rare condition in children and most of them are usually of extrahepatic causes. Neonatal umbilical catheterization even though safe has been identified as a cause of portal vein thrombosis and oesophaeal varices. We report a 9-year old Nigerian girl who had massive upper gastrointestinal bleeding from oesophageal varices secondary to pulmonary vein stenosis....
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MH Buyukcavus, S Satir, S OzelNigerian Journal of Clinical Practice 2020 23(3):291-297 Aims: To evaluate the presence of dentofacial asymmetry in patients with odontoma by panoramic radiography. Methods: Panoramic images with odontoma were selected among all panoramic radiographs (3058 patients). Maxillary odontoma was detected in 27 patients while mandibular odontoma was detected in 25 patients. In addition, 30 patients with similar age and gender characteristics were selected as the control...
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FI Al-SaikhanNigerian Journal of Clinical Practice 2020 23(3):398-407 Background: Treatment satisfaction and medication adherence to oral anticoagulant therapy are important measures that often decrease morbidity and mortality. Though warfarin is a frequently prescribed oral anticoagulant, warfarin therapy adherence (WTA) and its impact on overall Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) has not been studied in Saudi Arabia. Objectives: To assess the association between WTA and HRQoL among patients...
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RI Juncar, AI Precup, M JuncarNigerian Journal of Clinical Practice 2020 23(3):298-303 Background: Diabetes mellitus is one of the most widely spread systemic diseases worldwide. It is characterized by hyperglycemic status with major multiorgan impact. With regard to the oral cavity, the relationship between diabetes mellitus and periodontal disease is well-known, although other dental diseases have been neglected. Aims: The aim of this study was to assess the characteristics of type 2 diabetes...
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RC Onoh, JO Egede, LO Lawani, KC Ekwedigwe, LO Aja, BO AnozieNigerian Journal of Clinical Practice 2020 23(3):362-370 Background: Birth preparedness and complication readiness (BPCR) reduces delays in obstetric care, improves health-seeking behavior during an obstetric emergency, and improves knowledge on danger signs of pregnancy. Aims: To assess the knowledge, perception, and practice of women on BPCR. Subjects and Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted at Federal Teaching Hospital...
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EA Ayaz, S UstunNigerian Journal of Clinical Practice 2020 23(3):304-309 Background: Denture hygiene is an important factor to remove dental plaque and discoloration, to provide optimal oral health, and to prevent denture stomatitis. Aim: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of coffee staining and denture cleaner on the color stability of two differently polymerized (heat and microwave) denture acrylic resin in vitro. Materials and Methods: Two commonly used denture base acrylic...
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S Seber, DY Sirin, T Yetisyigit, T BilgenNigerian Journal of Clinical Practice 2020 23(3):386-391 Objective: Piperlongumine (PL) is an alkaloid derived from the edible pepper (Piper longum L) and it has been described to have various biologic activities including anticancer effects. Our aim in this study was to assess the cytotoxic role of PL on a cervical cancer cell line (HeLa) and to evaluate the effects of PL/doxorubicin and PL/paclitaxel combination therapies on apoptotic cancer cell death....
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UM Ezenwugo, EG Okwudire, NR Njeze, CO Maduforo, OO MoemenamNigerian Journal of Clinical Practice 2020 23(3):310-314 Background: The abdominal aorta is the largest artery in the human body. Sonographic assessment of the abdominal aortic diameter is presently the preferred screening method for an aortic aneurysm. However, there are no customized nomograms for our population and the recommended cutoffs for screening may be inappropriate. The effect of factors such as age, gender, and body mass index...
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G Daglar, D Bilgic, SA OzkanNigerian Journal of Clinical Practice 2020 23(3):416-424 Background: To evaluate the quality of life in pregnancy is very important because of the changes in the female body during pregnancy. Quality of life should be evaluated in terms of health protection during pregnancy, prevention of health problems and treatment. Aims: The aim of this study is to determine the quality of life and the affecting factors by trimesters of pregnancy. Methods: The population of this...
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SN Onwubiko, NZ Nwachukwu, RC Muomah, NM Okoloagu, OM Ngwegu, DC NwachukwuNigerian Journal of Clinical Practice 2020 23(3):315-321 Objective: To explore the factors associated with depression and anxiety among glaucoma patients. Subjects and Methods: This was a cross-sectional study involving adult glaucoma patients, who attended the eye clinic of Enugu State University Teaching Hospital, Parklane, Enugu, from April to September 2018. In total, 182 glaucoma patients with no other significant ophthalmic...
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V Apparaju, SK Vaddamanu, R Vyas, S Vishwanath, V Gurumurthy, MA KanjiNigerian Journal of Clinical Practice 2020 23(3):275-283 We aimed to assess the complications of minimally invasive balloon-assisted maxillary sinus floor augmentation, compared with the conventional sinus floor augmentation procedures done before placing a dental implant. A structured question was formulated and an electronic search was conducted in three databases (MEDLINE via PubMed, Google Scholar, and Scopus). A separate...
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S Ozkanoglu, EG G AkinNigerian Journal of Clinical Practice 2020 23(3):322-328 Objective: The aim of this in-vitro study was to investigate the effects of frequently consumed beverages on the color stability and microhardness of various restorative materials. Materials and Methods: Twenty-four samples were prepared in each group to examine the effect of different beverages on coloration and surface hardness of two direct composite resins (Filtek Z250, Filtek Z550); one indirect composite resin...
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OA Lasebikan, O Ede, NN Lasebikan, UE Anyaehie, GC Oguzie, ED ChukwujinduNigerian Journal of Clinical Practice 2020 23(3):371-375 Background: Job satisfaction of health workers is essential in building up employee motivation and efficiency. The objective of this study is to ascertain the level of job satisfaction among health professionals in a federal tertiary health institution in Nigeria. Methodology: This study was done at the National Orthopedic Hospital, Enugu (NOHE), in south-east Nigeria....
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E Kurtuldu, HT Alkis, S Yesiltepe, MA SumbulluNigerian Journal of Clinical Practice 2020 23(3):329-336 Objectives: The aim of this study is to determine the type, frequency, and location of incidental findings in the maxillofacial region in patients undergoing cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) scan for implant treatment.[5]Methods: In this study, 300 patients who underwent CBCT imaging for implant treatment planning were evaluated retrospectively. Patients were evaluated in four different categories,...
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A Keles, S Askerbeyli Ors, Z YilmazNigerian Journal of Clinical Practice 2020 23(3):381-385 Objectives: This study aimed to compare the effect of different solutions on the removal of orange-brown precipitate with or without ultrasonic activation. Materials and Methods: One hundred and twenty extracted maxillary anterior teeth were instrumented. In experimental groups (n = 10), canals were flushed with 17% EDTA, 10% citric acid, 1% phytic acid, 96% alcohol and distilled water either using syringe...
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ON Okonkwo, AO Hassan, O OderinloNigerian Journal of Clinical Practice 2020 23(3):337-342 Aim: To present the anatomical and visual outcome and compare different techniques in the surgical treatment of proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR) in Nigerians.Method: Comparative retrospective review of PVR grade C and D eyes that had vitreoretinal surgery with silicone oil between April 2005 and December 2012. Data was extracted from consecutive case notes after exclusion of eyes with PVR associated with...
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P Ercal, AE TaysiNigerian Journal of Clinical Practice 2020 23(3):392-397 Background: Tooth agenesis is the congenital lack of one or more primary or permanent teeth and it is the most frequently seen dental anomaly. The prevalence of third molar agenesis is significantly higher than the agenesis of other teeth varying from 10% to 40% and shows geographical variance. Aims: The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of third molar agenesis and its association with other tooth agenesis...
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AB I Eroje, S Tikare, NA AlQahtani, OB Braimoh, RK Sundarraj, MA Muteq, AA Alshehri, AS Almanadiah, AM AlbargiNigerian Journal of Clinical Practice 2020 23(3):343-348 Background: Dental trauma is a major public oral health problem owing to its high prevalence. The school sports teachers who observe children when they participate in sports have a key role in the prevention and management of traumatic injuries. The present study aims to determine the awareness of sports teachers on the occurrence...
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O Sinan, S Kaplan, S Sahin, S PeksoyNigerian Journal of Clinical Practice 2020 23(3):408-415 Background: Genital infections are one of the most common reasons for a hospital visit in the scope of reproductive health problems. The information-motivation-behavioral skills (IMB), therefore, is an appropriate model to provide women with accurate genital hygiene behaviors and develop effective sexual and reproductive health training programs. Aims: This interventional study was conducted to assess the...
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M Mashyakhy, A Jabali, R Karale, G Parthiban, S Sajeev, S BhandiNigerian Journal of Clinical Practice 2020 23(3):349-354 Objective: To evaluate and compare the fracture resistance and marginal adaptation of Zirconomer and bulk fill posterior restorative material (Surefil SDR) in nonendodontically and endodontically treated teeth. Materials and Methods: The sample consisted of 52 caries-free extracted human premolars which were individually mounted in polyvinyl chloride (PVC) ring filled with acrylic...
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MG Caymaz, O OnoralNigerian Journal of Clinical Practice 2020 23(3):425-428 Congenital agenesis of lateral incisor is one of the most prevalent dental anomalies and is commonly treated by correcting the axes of maxillary central and canine teeth deviated toward the deficient area orthodontically, replacing the missing maxillary lateral incisor with dental implants and prosthetic restorations. Conducting treatment in interdisciplinary manner is the main criterion for the successful outcome. If this...
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K Barutcigil, O KirmaliNigerian Journal of Clinical Practice 2020 23(3):355-361 Objectives: This study evaluated the effect of Er, Cr: YSGG laser irradiation at different powers on repair bond strength (RBS) between ceramic restoration and composite resin (CR). Materials and Methods: Sixty ceramic samples were prepared and thermocycled for 2,500 cycles between 5°C and 55°C. Samples randomly divided into six groups (n = 10) according to the different surface treatment: control group (no surface...
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D Karabekmez, G AktasNigerian Journal of Clinical Practice 2020 23(3):434-436 In today's dentistry, with the development of adhesive techniques and the improvement of resin-based materials, invasive restorative treatments have been replaced by minimally invasive or noninvasive restorative procedures. Fiber-reinforced adhesive bridges are minimal-invasive or noninvasive restorations that can be applied for definitive restoration in single tooth loss or short spans, where teeth or implant-supported...
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Mayuri Borgohain, Shahinur Tayab, Prafulla Sarma, Chengchira A Sangma, Susmita PaulTNOA Journal of Ophthalmic Science and Research 2020 58(1):50-50
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NV Arulmozhi VarmanTNOA Journal of Ophthalmic Science and Research 2020 58(1):3-4
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Sharmila Devi VadiveluTNOA Journal of Ophthalmic Science and Research 2020 58(1):1-2
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Bipasha Mukherjee, Harshit Vaidya, Md Shahid AlamTNOA Journal of Ophthalmic Science and Research 2020 58(1):5-8 Purpose: To study the clinical profile and management outcomes of histopathologically proven cases of eyelid molluscum contagiosum (MC). Materials and Methods: A retrospective analysis of the medical records of patients presenting to a tertiary eye care center between January 1995 and December 2018 was carried out. Of 67 patients clinically suspected of harboring molluscum lesions of...
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Bharat Gurnani, Kirandeep Kaur, Josephine Christy, Prasanth GireeshTNOA Journal of Ophthalmic Science and Research 2020 58(1):55-56
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Gomathi Nayagam, Malarvizhi Raman, A Anuradha, S Sheela, Nisha ChakravarthyTNOA Journal of Ophthalmic Science and Research 2020 58(1):9-13 Aims and Objectives: The aim and objective of this study was to assess the visual prognosis in open globe injury patients using the “Ocular Trauma Score (OTS).” Methodology: A prospective study of 100 patients with open globe injury attending a tertiary referral eye care center, Chennai, was carried out for a period of 12 months from February 1, 2018, to February...
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Bipasha Mukherjee, Daxa Sankadasariya, Kuldeep Bhadiyadara, S KrishnakumarTNOA Journal of Ophthalmic Science and Research 2020 58(1):46-48 A 28-year-old systemically healthy male presented with a history of decreased vision in the right eye and a blind, undersized left eye since birth. On evaluation, the patient had typical inferonasal iris coloboma and retinochoroidal coloboma in the right eye and left disorganized microphthalmic globe with colobomatous cyst and contracted socket. The patient...
Wed Mar 04, 2020 00:00
M.V.S. Prakash, P Ashok Kumar, TG Umamaheswari, V HarivanzanTNOA Journal of Ophthalmic Science and Research 2020 58(1):14-16 This study aimed to report the clinical profile of patients with rhino-orbital mucormycosis at a tertiary eye care center in Tamil Nadu. This was a single-center, retrospective case series of patients who were diagnosed as rhino-orbital mucormycosis between January and December 2018. The study included nine patients of rhino-orbital mucormycosis with a mean age of 53.33 ±...
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Aditya Sethi, Sahebaan Sabharwal Sethi, Shenouda Girgis, Arun SethiTNOA Journal of Ophthalmic Science and Research 2020 58(1):52-53 Xanthelasma palpebrarum, a very common type of xanthoma seen in adults, is an extremely rare sighting in children. To date, less than five cases of the same have been reported in the literature. The purpose of this study is to report and describe the clinical findings in a patient with juvenile xanthogranuloma. We present one such case of the rare xanthelasma in a...
Wed Mar 04, 2020 00:00
Abha Shukla, Prabha GuptaTNOA Journal of Ophthalmic Science and Research 2020 58(1):17-19 Purpose: To introduce a novel pragmatic tool (FLASH BOX) to help students learn, practice, and improve surgical skills during postgraduate curriculum in ophthalmology, especially small incision cataract surgery (SICS). Materials and Methods: Surgical training and transfer of surgical skills to the ophthalmology residents who will be our future lineage is the need of a good residency program. Animal eyes, postmortem...
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Jamir Pitton Rissardo, Ana Letícia Fornari CapraraTNOA Journal of Ophthalmic Science and Research 2020 58(1):58-58
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S Balamurugan, B Manohar Babu, Bharat Gurnani, Annamalai Odayappan, Mikeen Shah, Kirandeep KaurTNOA Journal of Ophthalmic Science and Research 2020 58(1):20-26 Carotid occlusive disease is frequently associated with ocular involvement among which ocular ischemic syndrome (OIS) is one of the most challenging. OIS is a severe form of chronic ischemia of the anterior, posterior segments of the eye, and other orbital structures supplied by the ophthalmic artery. The diagnosis of OIS may be difficult...
Wed Mar 04, 2020 00:00
Bipasha Mukherjee, Andrea TongbramTNOA Journal of Ophthalmic Science and Research 2020 58(1):43-45 A 34-year-old Asian–Indian male presented with a history of sustaining electrical injury with a high-tension wire 10 years ago following which his right arm was amputated. He also gave a history of progressive shrinkage of the right eyeball since then. The right eye showed a deep superior sulcus with an enophthalmos of 6 mm. The rest of the ocular examination was within the normal limits. Various...
Wed Mar 04, 2020 00:00
KS Siddharthan, CM Pooja, GV PrabhakarTNOA Journal of Ophthalmic Science and Research 2020 58(1):27-29 Here, we report the case of a 28-year-old male patient who underwent uncomplicated laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis (LASIK) in both eyes 10 days earlier and came with complaints of blurring of vision in the left eye with vision of 20/20. The patient gave a history of not tapering steroids as advised. His intraocular pressure (IOP) measured with rebound tonometer was 15 mmHg in the right...
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VG MadanagopalanTNOA Journal of Ophthalmic Science and Research 2020 58(1):49-49
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M Nivean, Pratheeba Devi Nivean, Nishanth Madhivanan, P.A.P. AyshaTNOA Journal of Ophthalmic Science and Research 2020 58(1):30-33 Here, we report a case of 66-year-old female who came with a history of secondary aphakia due to the complication of cataract surgery in the left eye with a vision of HM + which is improving with pinhole to 6/9 and right eye PCIOL with a vision of 6/6, managed with new foldable acryflex T IOL (CM T FLEX) scleral fixated intraocular lens (IOL). Two partial-thickness...
Wed Mar 04, 2020 00:00
Vijayalakshmi A Senthilkumar, Shiva M KrishnaTNOA Journal of Ophthalmic Science and Research 2020 58(1):51-51
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Malarvizhi Raman, A Anuradha, K Vasumathi, S Sheela, AD AbinayaTNOA Journal of Ophthalmic Science and Research 2020 58(1):34-36 We are reporting two cases of orbital hematoma, one who underwent surgical intervention and another case was observed. A 14-year-old boy presented to us with proptosis and features of optic nerve compression following trauma. Imaging revealed globe tenting, and the patient underwent hematoma aspiration with canthotomy. After 6 weeks, proptosis resolved with 6/6 vision...
Wed Mar 04, 2020 00:00
Vijayalakshmi A Senthilkumar, Techi Dodum TaraTNOA Journal of Ophthalmic Science and Research 2020 58(1):54-54
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Vaibhav Kumar Jain, Divya Kesarwani, Vishal Yadav, Kumudini SharmaTNOA Journal of Ophthalmic Science and Research 2020 58(1):37-39 The use of Calotropis plant is widespread in the Indian system of Medicine (Ayurveda) and for religious purpose as an offering to Hindu god. Having an advantage of growing abundantly in unfavorable and harsh atmosphere, this shrub is easily found in many Indian states. We report here a case, in which a young boy developed severe corneal edema in both eyes following...
Wed Mar 04, 2020 00:00
Vaibhav Kumar Jain, Priya Singh, Sarswati , Anubha Ojha, Kumudini SharmaTNOA Journal of Ophthalmic Science and Research 2020 58(1):57-57
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Shivkumar Chandrashekharan, Shweta V Sabnis, Ramakrishnan RengappaTNOA Journal of Ophthalmic Science and Research 2020 58(1):40-42 Here, we report a rare complication of the retropupillary iris claw intraocular lens (IOL) which in recent times has emerged as a good option for implantation in cases with inadequate capsular support following cataract surgery. Three weeks after undergoing iris claw IOL implantation, our patient presented with sudden decrease in visual acuity. On examination, we found...
Wed Mar 04, 2020 00:00
Niranjan Karthik Senthil Kumar, Sharmila Devi VadiveluTNOA Journal of Ophthalmic Science and Research 2020 58(1):59-60
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Vaishal P Kenia, Raj V Kenia, Onkar H PirdankaTaiwan Journal of Ophthalmology 2020 10(1):45-53 PURPOSE: To report corneal biomechanical parameters in young myopic Indian individuals. METHODS: It is a retrospective study where young myopic individuals aged between 19 and 36 years who have undergone corneal biomechanics assessment using Corvis ST between January 2017 and December 2017 were enrolled. Individuals with central corneal thickness (CCT) <500 microns, intraocular pressure (IOP) >21...
Wed Mar 04, 2020 00:00
Sean Tighe, Olivia G Mead, Amy Lee, Scheffer C. G. TsengTaiwan Journal of Ophthalmology 2020 10(1):3-12 The birth tissue is predominantly comprised of amniotic membrane (AM) and umbilical cord (UC), which share the same cell origin as the fetus. These versatile biological tissues have been used to treat a wide range of conjunctival and corneal conditions since 1940. The therapeutic benefits of the birth tissue stem from its anti-inflammatory and anti-scarring properties that orchestrate regenerative...
Wed Mar 04, 2020 00:00
Kemal Tekin, Yasemin Ozdamar Erol, Olcay Kurtulan, Dilek Ertoy BaydarTaiwan Journal of Ophthalmology 2020 10(1):66-70 The tubulointerstitial nephritis and uveitis (TINU) syndrome is a rare disorder that is probably underdiagnosed in clinical practice. Ocular involvement in TINU syndrome not only presents with the nongranulomatous anterior uveitis in 80% of patients but also manifests as intermediate, posterior, or panuveitis. This case report mentions an adult male patient who presented with granulomatous...
Wed Mar 04, 2020 00:00
Olivia G Mead, Sean Tighe, Scheffer C. G. TsengTaiwan Journal of Ophthalmology 2020 10(1):13-21 Neurotrophic keratitis (NK), a degenerative disease caused by damage to the trigeminal nerve, abolishes both tearing and blinking reflexes, thus causing the most severe forms of dry eye disease (DED). Conversely, the increasing severity of DED also leads to progressive loss of corneal nerve density, potentially resulting in NK. Both diseases manifest the same spectrum of corneal pathologies including...
Wed Mar 04, 2020 00:00
Ming-Chieh Hsieh, Jen-Yu Huang, Yu-Ling Liu, Chang-Ping LinTaiwan Journal of Ophthalmology 2020 10(1):58-61 The purpose of this study is to present a case of bilateral corneal keloids after performing eyelid compression for half a year. This study was a retrospective case report. Visual acuity, as well as detailed high-resolution images of external eye photography, anterior segment optical coherence tomography (ASOCT), and topography were documented. Initially, the best-corrected visual acuities...
Wed Mar 04, 2020 00:00
Muhammet Derda Ozer, Emre Altinkurt, Nilufer AlparslanTaiwan Journal of Ophthalmology 2020 10(1):22-28 AIM: The aim of the study is to report the results of conjunctival-limbal autograft (CLAU) transplantation and penetrating keratoplasty (PK) in eyes with limbal stem cell deficiency (LSCD) due to chemical or thermal injury. METHODS: Thirty-one eyes of the 31 patients, who had unilateral LSCD due to chemical or thermal injury, were included in the study. Bilaterally affected cases and LSCD due...
Wed Mar 04, 2020 00:00
Scheffer C. G. TsengTaiwan Journal of Ophthalmology 2020 10(1):1-2
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Khyati Jain, Amit Jain, Jayesh Patil, Trupti GadiyaTaiwan Journal of Ophthalmology 2020 10(1):29-31 BACKGROUND: The role of part-time occlusion therapy in children with penetrating ocular injuries has not been studied. The aim of the study is to analyze the role of part-time occlusion therapy in children with penetrating ocular trauma following surgical intervention. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This is a retrospective case series with a median follow-up of 17 months (range: 3–105 months). The study...
Wed Mar 04, 2020 00:00
Seng Boon Hwei Katherine, You Siang Ngim, Jalaluddin Juliana, Norlina RamliTaiwan Journal of Ophthalmology 2020 10(1):54-57 This study aims to report two cases with an uncommon, early manifestation of herpes zoster ophthalmicus which is keratouveitis. The first patient is a 61-year-old female who had presented with painful facial skin eruption and right eye redness without impairment of vision. She was treated initially as herpes zoster blepharoconjunctivitis; however, the disease had progressed...
Wed Mar 04, 2020 00:00
Mahfouth Abdalla Bamashmus, Mohammed A Al-Shekeil, Fady A Mukred, Hisham A Al-AkhleeTaiwan Journal of Ophthalmology 2020 10(1):32-36 AIMS: Penetrating keratoplasty (PKP) carries the risk of developing wound dehiscence, which can lead to vision loss. The main aim of this study is to analyze the management and outcome of surgery for traumatic wound dehiscence occurring in patients who had PKP. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: This retrospective study included post-PKP patients who sustained traumatic wound...
Wed Mar 04, 2020 00:00
Pritam Bawankar, Sayalee Lahane, Pooja Pathak, Payal Gonde, Anjali SinghTaiwan Journal of Ophthalmology 2020 10(1):62-65 Rhino-orbital-cerebral mucormycosis (ROCM) is a rare but devastating fungal infection caused by filamentous fungi of the family Mucoraceae. We report a rare case of unilateral ROCM in a diabetic patient where central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO) was the first manifestation of the disease. Magnetic resonance imaging scan revealed orbital and intracranial spread of the disease....
Wed Mar 04, 2020 00:00
Erdem Yuksel, Mehmet Ozgur Cubuk, Nuriye Gokcen YalcinTaiwan Journal of Ophthalmology 2020 10(1):37-44 PURPOSE: The aim of the study is to compare the accelerated epithelial-on corneal collagen cross-linking (epi-on CXL) and accelerated epithelial-off corneal collagen cross-linking (epi-off CXL) in terms of clinical and confocal microscopy results. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Forty-two eyes of 21 patients with progressive keratoconus and simultaneously undergoing accelerated epi-on CXL in one eye...
Wed Mar 04, 2020 00:00
Harinder Singh Sethi, Mayuresh Naik, Aastha GandhiTaiwan Journal of Ophthalmology 2020 10(1):71-75 A 28-year-old male presented with insidious-onset, painless, progressive diminution of vision in both eyes. He denied any other ocular symptoms. On examination, visual acuity in both eyes was 6/60. Color vision and contrast sensitivity were maintained in both eyes. Direct ophthalmoscopy revealed that the optic discs were bilaterally hyperemic and congested, with blurring of all the disc margins and...
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