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Neurosurgical Procedures*

Purpose; Delayed presentation of lateral condylar fractures of the humerus is relatively common in the developing regions of the world. These fractures are difficult to manage because of the displacement and fibrosis around the condylar fragment secondary to the delay. There is a paucity of literature concerning the management of these fractures. An oft repeated finding is the requirement of extensive dissection around the fragment for proper reduction. The purpose of this study was to assess the efficacy of surgical management of lateral condylar fractures with delayed presentation. Methods; We assessed the results of lateral condylar fracture fixation in 20 cases with delayed presentation. Results; The lateral condylar fractures in patients with a delayed presentation can be managed surgically with good results. Conclusions; Open reduction and internal fixation should continue to be the method of choice for the management of lateral condylar fractures which report late for management.
Orthopedic Procedures

Introduction: The fresh frozen plasma (FFP) is frequently prescribed either for therapeutic or prophylactic transfusion. The international normalised ratio (INR) value of 1.50 and above is frequently reported to be a transfusion trigger for FFP prior to interventional procedure. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of prophylactic FFP transfusion in normalising the INR and to determine the post-transfusion outcomes. Methods: A prospective cross-sectional study involved 81 patients who received prophylactic FFP transfusion over a period of three months. All demographic, clinical data and outcomes of FFP transfusion were captured and filled in the research proforma. Results: The proportion of patients achieved posttransfusion INR below 1.51 was 30.30% (n=27). The majority of patients underwent the interventional procedures with posttransfusion INR > 1.50 (n=52) without experiencing any bleeding episodes. Overall, FFP transfusion resulted in significant median INR difference from 1.89 (IQR, 0.53) to 1.60 (IQR, 0.25); p< 0.001. The greater median INR difference was observed in group with pretransfusion INR > 2.00 and who received FFP doses between 10.00 to 20.00 ml kg-1 (p < 0.001). The INR difference showed the significant, positive correlation with pretransfusion INR values (rs= 0.83, p < 0.001) and FFP doses (rs= 0.72, p< 0.001). Conclusions: The interventional procedures were safely carried out despite abnormal posttransfusion INR. The prophylactic FFP transfusions could be avoided in patients with mild coagulopathy (INR 1.50 - 2.00) prior interventional procedures.
Interventional procedures

Biochip analytical technology shows high throughput property for multi-samples measurement, so can reduce the required amount of samples and time used for determination. The technology quickly developed in recent years and has been applied in medical diagnosis and other analytical areas including gene chip, protein chip, lab-on-a-chip, tissue microarray, cell microarray, carbohydrate microarray and so on. This paper overviewed the current development of biochip technology, and explored the perspective of its application.
Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures ; Microchip Analytical Procedures ; methods

A statistical observation was made on 856 in-patients with operative procedures in the Department of Urology, Catholic Medical College, During the period from January 1, 1971 to December 31, 1975.
Surgical Procedures, Operative ; Urology

For the patients with chronic mesenteric ischemia, various surgical procedures can be performed to reestablish mesenteric blood flow. Recently endovascular procedure are also tried in selected patients. But there still exist debates on which procedure is easier and safer to perform and more endurable for this uncommon arterial lesion. We will discuss here the indications for treatment, the merits and demerits of vairous mesenteric revascularization procedures.
Endovascular Procedures ; Humans ; Ischemia*

This study was conducted in order to review the experience in the reconstruction of postburn head-neck deformities effect in Hµ Néi plastic surgery Centre between 1995 and 1997. 135 procedures were used to reconstruct postburn scar in 55 patients. All the patients had suffered deforming flame and chemical burns in the head and the neck. Some of the reconstructions ware essential procedures, such as eyelid ectropion, neck release by means of Z plastics, skin grafts, expanded flaps, local flaps, and free flaps... Reconstruction of some parts of face, head of aesthetic importance were the late elective procedures which can be performed after scar maturation.
Reconstructive Surgical Procedures, burns

The plastic reconstruction of defect in the head, neck and face played an important role in the rehabilitation and plastic recovery for patients suffered cancer in the head, neck and face. Some techniques and materials are being applied in the plastic reconstruction comprised the autologous cutaneous transplantation, local cutaneous transplantation, pedicular flaps, expanded flaps and artificial materials.
Cervicoplasty ; Reconstructive Surgical Procedures

Hinh-Minh’s incision is a modified technique based on Pfannestiel’s incision (1900) and Cohen’s incision (1977), and could be applied in obstetric and gynecological surgeries (including Cesarean section). It has the advantages of two old techniques for gynecological operations. Hinh-Minh’s incision had taken full advantages and limited shortcomings of both techniques of Pfannenstiel’s incision and Joel Cohen’s incision. It secured aesthetics as Pfannestiel technique but reduced operation time and limited harmfully blood-vessels and nerves as well as Joel Cohen technique. At the same time, this technique was applied firstly in the situation of Vietnam on 49 patients underwent gynecological operations from June 2000 to December 2001. Operative time and recovery time were reduced, the rate of fever, wound infection and incision dehiscence were low.
Gynecologic Surgical Procedures ; Surgery

Cardiovascular Surgical Procedures ; Humans