1.Study the changes in the kidney structure with type 2 diabetic patients
Baigalmaa S ; Galtsog L ; Gelegjamts KH ; Altaisaihan KH ; Bolor-Erdene G
Mongolian Medical Sciences 2011;172(2):56-61
Background: In recent years, kidney complication of diabetes became the basic cause of the end stage of renal disease in many countries around the world and then primary kidney disease goes on the 2-3 places. Due to the fact that diabetes mellitus turns more and more into non-communicable worldwide epidemic, we faced the increase in kidney complication which is one of form of micro vascular complications. So, illness of every 1-2 in three patients to undergo a renal replacement therapy has been diagnosed as diabetic nephropathy and of course nephrologists could not leave this fact without their attention. Goal: To study a change in the kidney structure with type 2 diabetic patients. Materials and Methods: Within the scope of the research 35 autopsied passed way because of the type 2 diabetes in clinical hospitals. According to Tervaert classification of diabetic kidney pathology issued by American Society of Nephrology in 2006, changes in glomerular structure were divided into 4 classes. Ordinary staining methods as hemotoxilin eosin, Van Gizonestaning connective tissue, Periodic Acid- Schiff standing have been used.Results: 35 autopsied in total, including 23 male (65.7%) and 12 female (34.3%) were covered by this research. And glomerular basement membrane thickening discovered in 51.4%, mesangial matrix expansion in 34.2%, Kimmelstiel-Wilson nodule in 20% and advanced glomerulosclerosis in 8.5% of total cases, respectively.Conclusions:1. It is found that diabetic kidney can be classified by Tervaert classification using ordinary standing and PAS reaction on the light microscope.2. However, we faced an essential necessity to be armed with immunofluorescence and electron microscope for the purpose to improve diagnostic examination and establish classes more accurately.3. Today when the medical science develops as evidence-based medicine, a starting the kidney biopsy samples assaying become the vital issue in comparative studying the clinical stage of diabetic kidney pathology.
2.THUNDERBEAT IN USE THYROID SURGERY
Tumur-Ochir Ch ; Shim Woo Jeong ; Munkhbat D ; Baasanjav D ; Bayarkhuu A ; Enkhbat G ; Erdene-Bolor B ; Naranbat L
Journal of Surgery 2016;19(1):64-69
Introduction: Last Decades, Date by date
medical developments providing friendly,
high-efficiency treatment equipment and
services in developed countries are working
toward an advanced, as our country medical
services are trying to that country’s technology
has been introduced. In our country every
day there is only surgical care necessary to
endocrine gland disorders, including most
common thyroid surgery. It is open and
robotic assistant endoscopic surgery in the
world. But robotic assistant endoscopic
surgery is too expensive and impossible in
our country. Thus we chose Thunderbeat
for open thyroid surgery in especially huge
enlarged goiter and vascularized goiter to try
prevent bleeding, recurrent laryngeal nerve
palsy and post operation hematoma and
other complications
Thunderbeat is new generation instrument
combines an advanced bipolar clamp to the
existing ultrasonic cutter.
Materials and Methods: M 51-years-oldwoman
was admitted to Mongol Hyundae
hospital because of front of neck pain, multi
nodular goiter, tachycardia, sweaty and not
controlling emotion.
Anamnesis: She diagnosed to
Thyrotoxicosis in 2005 and she took
medicine last ten years but not controlling
that poisoning. Status locals: Huge enlarged
goiter in front of her neck
Treatment plan:
1. Preoperative Preparation
2. Operation: Open total thyroidectomy
3. Medicine
4. Wound dressing
5. Observation
We did operation after day of admission
day, Patient is placed in a Semi erect position
with a folded sheet underneath the shoulders
so that the head is sharply angulated backward
on the multifunctional surgical table under
general anesthesia. We used thunderbeat
from muscular to all procedures, dissection
both thyroid gland and isthmus after Kocher
skin incision and sub skin tissue dissected.
There is no complication while procedure
and post operation days
Result: Nodular hyperplasia of thyroid
gland with focci of micro adenomatous
change
Conclusion: Thunderbeat in use open
thyroid surgery first outcomes blood loss
than 30ml, no injury of recurrent laryngeal
nerve and no penetration ligament of Berry
while procedure, second outcomes no
hematoma, painless, wound healing process
faster and short time hospitalization.
3. THUNDERBEAT IN USE THYROID SURGERY
Tumur-Ochir CH ; Shim Woo Jeong ; Munkhbat D ; Baasanjav D ; Bayarkhuu A ; Enkhbat G ; Erdene-Bolor B ; Naranbat L
Journal of Surgery 2016;19(1):64-69
Introduction: Last Decades, Date by datemedical developments providing friendly,high-efficiency treatment equipment andservices in developed countries are workingtoward an advanced, as our country medicalservices are trying to that country’s technologyhas been introduced. In our country everyday there is only surgical care necessary toendocrine gland disorders, including mostcommon thyroid surgery. It is open androbotic assistant endoscopic surgery in theworld. But robotic assistant endoscopicsurgery is too expensive and impossible inour country. Thus we chose Thunderbeatfor open thyroid surgery in especially hugeenlarged goiter and vascularized goiter to tryprevent bleeding, recurrent laryngeal nervepalsy and post operation hematoma andother complicationsThunderbeat is new generation instrumentcombines an advanced bipolar clamp to theexisting ultrasonic cutter.Materials and Methods: M 51-years-oldwomanwas admitted to Mongol Hyundaehospital because of front of neck pain, multinodular goiter, tachycardia, sweaty and notcontrolling emotion.Anamnesis: She diagnosed toThyrotoxicosis in 2005 and she tookmedicine last ten years but not controllingthat poisoning. Status locals: Huge enlargedgoiter in front of her neckTreatment plan:1. Preoperative Preparation2. Operation: Open total thyroidectomy3. Medicine4. Wound dressing5. ObservationWe did operation after day of admissionday, Patient is placed in a Semi erect positionwith a folded sheet underneath the shouldersso that the head is sharply angulated backwardon the multifunctional surgical table undergeneral anesthesia. We used thunderbeatfrom muscular to all procedures, dissectionboth thyroid gland and isthmus after Kocherskin incision and sub skin tissue dissected.There is no complication while procedureand post operation daysResult: Nodular hyperplasia of thyroidgland with focci of micro adenomatouschangeConclusion: Thunderbeat in use openthyroid surgery first outcomes blood lossthan 30ml, no injury of recurrent laryngealnerve and no penetration ligament of Berrywhile procedure, second outcomes nohematoma, painless, wound healing processfaster and short time hospitalization.
4.First diagnosis of IgA nephropathy by renal biopsy in Mongolia
Baigalmaa S ; Buyan-Od D ; Bolor-Erdene G ; Otgonsuren D, Amartuvshin B ; Otgonchimeg I ; Enkhtamir E ; Galtsog L
Mongolian Medical Sciences 2015;172(2):35-41
BackgroundIgA nephropathy and MPGN are common glomerulonephritis in the world that progresses slowly andrenal function can even remain unchanged for decades. Clinically, it presents by isolated hematuria,proteinuria. Histologically, IgA nephropathy presents with acute glomerular damage, mesangial cellproliferation, endocapillary leucocyte infiltration, and crescent formations, these lesions can undergoresolution with sclerotic healing. Since 2013, renal biopsy has been done at the First Central Hospitalof Mongolia a few times. However, the confirmative diagnosis of IgA nephropathy and MPGN remainunknown in Mongolia by renal biopsy. Therefore, we intended to test renal biopsy techniques andconfirm its diagnosis by renal biopsy at the Second Central Hospital of Mongolia.MethodsUltrasound guided renal biopsy had been done for four patients by nephrologist at the Departmentof Nephrology of the Second Central Hospital of Mongolia. All four specimens were evaluated assatisfactory which show more than 8 glomerulus under the light microscopy. Each renal cortical tissuewas divided into two tips: one piece for routine H&E stain and special stains, including Masson’strichrome, and PAS stain; another piece for immunofluorescence by frozen section, which werestained with IgG, IgM, IgA and complement component 3 (C3). Each case was screened by threepathologists.Results:The case which shows mesengial widening, mesengial hypercellularity under the light microscopyor mesangial granular deposition of IgA and C3 by immunofluorescence was diagnosed as IgAnephropathy. We obtained crescent formation with glomerular adhesion in most cases. In addition, weobserved secondary MPGN in one case, which is caused by hepatitis C virus infection.Conclusion: Probably, it is a new step for developing pathologic diagnosis for nephrology in Mongolia.We needs further study for improving renal biopsy technique and confirming the diagnosis of IgAnephropathy and MPGN using electron microscopy and pathological report by oxford classification forIgA nephropathy.
5. A study to determine actual daily consumption of drinking and residential water for households in Ulaanbaatar
Zolzaya D ; Suvd B ; Amgalan G ; Tsegmed S ; Bolor B ; Soyombo G ; Oyun-Erdene O ; Altangerel B ; Oyunchimeg D ; Enkhjargal A ; Bolormaa I ; Tsogtbaatar B
Mongolian Medical Sciences 2024;208(2):39-47
Introduction :
Water is a vital resource for human existence and is essential for daily food processing, preparation,
washing, hygiene, and sanitation. Furthermore, providing the population with safe drinking water is one
of the pressing problems of the world and some regions.
In recent years, population density and the scale of commercial and industrial activities, as well as clean
and dirty water consumption were increased in the capital city. As a result of these, ground and surface
water resources are becoming scarce and polluted.
Therefore, assessment of daily drinking and residential water consumption of Ulaanbaatar should be
determined to use drinking water properly in daily life and water loss. This study assessed the actual
amount of households’ daily water consumption.
Goal:
The purpose of this study is to determine the daily consumption of drinking water for households in ger
areas and apartments in Ulaanbaatar.
Materials and Method:
This study covers 30 households in ger areas and 15 apartment households, in Ulaanbaatar.
Household members performed 6-10 types of measurements every day, within 7 days. As a result of
these measurements, actual consumption of water quantity used for drinking and household purposes
was calculated. Statistical analysis was done by SPSS Version 21 to calculate the true probability of
difference between parameters.
Result:
67.9% of the households in the ger areas were 4-5 family members. The average daily household
consumption of drinking and domestic water were 68.3 ± 3.57 L (95% 61.3-75.3), the minimum
consumption was 12 L, and the maximum was 227 L. Average of the household water consumption
water was 97.6-108.9 liters during the weekends, and water consumption was statistically higher than
weekdays (p=0.001; p=0.01).
The water consumption of residential households with 3 family members accounted for the majority
(30.8%) in this study. The average daily consumption of drinking and domestic water was 297.67±19.7
liters. There was no statistically significant difference (p=0.96) in week. The average daily water
consumption including drinking and residential was 270.3-335.97 L.
The total daily drinking and residential water consumption per person was 15.57 L for households in ger areas and 90 L for apartment households. Calculating the daily water consumption of households in ger areas, 60.3% of it is used for laundry, washing dishes, food preparation, washing face and hands, and clothes, 31% for drinking, and 8.7% for outdoor water use. While apartment households, approximately 94.1%, were used for household and 5.9% for drinking purposes.
Research ethics approval :
This study was discussed at the meeting of the Academic Council of the National Center for Public
Health. In addition, this study was carried out according to the methods and methods discussed and
approved at the meeting of the Medical Ethics Control Committee of the Ministry of Health (Resolution
No. 08).
Conclusion
The total daily consumption of drinking and residential water per person were 15.57 litres for the
households in the ger areas and 90 litres for the apartment households. It implies that it does not exceed
the WHO recommendations
6.Study on the risk factors of gastric cancer
Tulgaa L ; Ganchimeg D ; Enkhmyagmar D ; Tegshjargal B ; Nasanjargal T ; Ulziisaikhan B ; Dashmaa A ; Bayar D ; Bolor-Erdene T ; Erkhembayar E ; Chinzorig M ; Serjbayar G ; Batbold B
Mongolian Medical Sciences 2020;192(2):37-44
Introduction:
In 2018, a total of 901 new cases of gastric cancer were recorded, of which 64.8% in males and
34.2% in females. The incidence rate of gastric cancer was 28.5 per 100 000 population, which 38.2
for males and 19.2 for females.
Goal:
We aimed to investigate the associations between some risk factors and gastric cancer among the
Mongolian population.
Materials and Methods:
A case-control study was conducted between November 2017 and September 2019. We selected
120 cases from National cancer center of Mongolia who newly diagnosed gastric cancer. And 120
controls were selected by matching by sex, age and the place of residence. Informed consents
were obtained from all subjects. All subjects were personally interviewed with researchers used by a
structured questionnaire consisting of 86 questions. The SPSS 21 (version 16.0, SPSS Inc., Chicago,
IL, USA) software was used for all analyses.
Results:
The mean age was 59.2±11.4 (26-85) years. Habits of having dinner after 6.00 pm (OR 1.42, 95%CI
1.11-1.83, p=0.008), having leftover meals (OR 2.22, 95%CI 1.27-3.86, p=0.008), daily consumption
of tea with salt (OR 1.97, 95%CI 1.18-3.30, p=0.01), smoking on an empty stomach (OR 2.44,
95%CI 1.11-5.37, p=0.033), weekly consumption of ham and smoked meat (OR 1.5, 95%CI 1.17-
2.13, p=0.02), and consumption of fat grease (OR 2.09, 95%CI .03-4.24, p=0.038) were significantly
increased gastric cancer risk. In contrast, habit of eating at regular times (OR 0.43, 95%CI 0.25-0.73,
p=0.002), chewing thoroughly (OR 0.39, 95%CI 0.23-0.67, p=0.001), cooking meat thoroughly until
it’s tender (OR 0.48, 95%CI 0.25-0.97, p=0.047), daily consumption of vegetables (OR 0.45, 95%CI
0.27-0.76, p=0.003), and daily consumption of fruit juice (OR 0.36, 95%CI 0.15-0.85, p=0.026) were
significantly reduced gastric cancer risk. Furthermore, having first-degree relatives diagnosed with
gastric cancer had 2-3 fold higher increased risk of gastric cancer (parents OR 2.88, 95%CI 1.07-
7.78, p=0.038, sibling (OR 3.09, 95%CI 1.09-8.81, p=0.036). Also, previous records of the digestive
disease increased risk of gastric cancer (OR 3.65, 95%CI 2.10-6.35, p<0.0001).
Conclusion
Dietary habits, family history of gastric cancer and previous records of digestive disease were
associated with risk of gastric cancer. Thus, prevention effort could be focused on the population with
a family history of gastric cancer, changing bad dietary habit and screening precancerous disease of
gastric cancer.
7.Metabolic changes of overweight and obese adults
Yumchinsuren Ts ; Dolgion D ; Ganchimeg D ; Enkhmend Kh ; Otgongerel N ; Gantogtokh D ; Amin-Erdene G ; Bolor U ; Tegshjargal S ; Batbold B ; Shiirevnyamba A ; Tulgaa L
Diagnosis 2024;111(4):97-104
Introduction:
The worldwide prevalence of obesity and its metabolic complications have increased substantially in recent decades. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) indicate that in 2016, over 1.9 billion
adults were overweight and, of these, over 650 million were obese. Obesity is a major risk factor for heart disease, type 2 diabetes, steatotic liver, chronic liver disease, stroke, and some cancers. The global prevalence of obesity and its associated comorbidities continue to increase on a pandemic scale.
Aim:
To determine metabolic changes in overweight and obese adults and their related diseases based on some parameters of anthropometric and laboratory tests.
Materials and Methods:
This study was conducted with a case-control design in 2023–2024. There were 150 participants in
the study, 50 in the control group with normal weight, 50 in the overweight (BMI<29.9kg/m2)
case group, and 50 in the obesity (BMI>30kg/m2) case group. Subjects of three groups were matched by age (±1) and sex. We estimated anthropometric parameters and biochemical
laboratory analysis including glucose, lipid, ferrum, and liver parameters. CBC All statistical analysis was performed using SPSS 23 software. Categorical variables were described by numbers and percentages, and the numerical variables were characterized by the median (min and max) for the normal distribution, and mean± standard deviation for the non-normal distribution. The statistical
tests utilized were the Chi-square, Fisher’s exact, student t-test, and Mann–Whitney tests. Ethical approval for the survey was obtained from the Medical Ethics Committee under the Ministry of Health Of Mongolia in January 2023.
Results:
The participants' average age was 46.73±11.45, with 60% being women (90) and 40% being men (60). The prevalence of central obesity and fat % were 52.3% and 37.2%, respectively. Between study
groups, there were significant differences in fat% (p=0.004), central obesity (p<0.001), FBG (p=0.024), cholesterin (p=0.017), LDL (p=0.018), HDL (p=0.003), ferrum (p=0.010), АЛАТ (p=0.020), and GGT (p<0.001).
Conclusion
In overweight and obesity groups, the body fat, fasting blood glucose, cholesterol, LDL, and ALT levels are
increased. These changes often lead to conditions like type 2 diabetes, arterial hypertension, steatotic liver disease, and liver fibrosis. Therefore, it is important to develop plans for prevention, early detection,
public awareness, and intervention programs targeting obesity in the general population.
8.Association between serum cryoglobulinemia and clinical manifestation in chronic hepatitis C patients
Amin-Erdene G ; Gantogtokh D ; Yumchinsuren Ts ; Dolgion D ; Bolor U ; Otgongerel N ; Enkhmend Kh ; Ganchimeg D ; Tulgaa L ; Sarnai Ts ; Batbold B
Mongolian Journal of Health Sciences 2025;88(4):92-99
Background:
The most common clinical manifestation of HCV infection, which includes both hepatic and extrahepatic
manifestations, is mixed cryoglobulinemia, which is characterized by the precipitation of certain proteins in the blood at
temperatures below 37°C (in vitro), aggregation, and deposition in the walls of small and medium-sized vessels, causing
vasculitis, which is clinically manifested by a triad of joint pain, fatigue, and rash on the soles of the feet. Cryoglobulinemia is commonly diagnosed in people with HCV infection, with a prevalence ranging from 10% to 70%. Vasculitis that
occurs when cryoglobulinemia is detected mainly affects the small vessels of the skin, kidneys, and peripheral nerves,
causing complications in other organ systems.
Aim :
To determine the prevalence of cryoglobulinemia in people with HCV infection, study it in relation to the stage of
liver fibrosis, and determine its clinical relevance.
Materials and Methods :
200 chronic HCV infected individuals were included in the study according to the inclusion
and exclusion criteria. After obtaining informed consent from each participant, a questionnaire was used to collect information, perform physical measurements, and collect peripheral blood samples. Complete blood count and biochemical
tests (liver and kidney function) were performed. The degree of liver fibrosis was assessed non-invasively (APRI, FIB4). The glomerular filtration rate was calculated electronically using the MDRD GFR Equation. Skin examination was
performed to assess the presence of rash, ulcers, and scarring on the shins and ankles of cryoglobulinemia. To determine
cryoglobulinemia, 8 ml of blood was collected in a tube without anticoagulant, and the sample was kept motionless for
1 hour at room temperature until clotting was complete. After centrifugation, the samples were separated and stored in a
refrigerator at +4°C for 7 days, and then at room temperature for 30 minutes, the precipitate was detected.
Results :
A total of 200 people participated in the study, of which 71 were men (35.5%), the average age was 53.39±13.0.
Cryoglobulinemia protein precipitates were determined in a total of 148 people, of which 50 were men (33.8%), the
average age was 52.95±13.0. Cryoglobulinemia protein precipitates were detected in 89 people, or 60.1% of the study
participants. Of the total study participants, 176 (88.0%) had chronic hepatitis C (CHC). Of these, 57 people had CHC
with cryoglobulinemia. Comparing laboratory parameters, the mean GGT level in the cryoglobulinemia group was statistically significantly higher than in the non-cryoglobulinemia group (p=0.039). However, when laboratory parameters
were grouped by increasing or decreasing, AST and ALT levels were significantly higher in the cryoglobulinemia group,
indicating more hepatocellular damage (p<0.000). Increased creatinine levels may be associated with the risk of renal
dysfunction. The FIB-4 index and APRI index showed a more severe degree of fibrosis in the cryoglobulinemia group
(p<0.005; p<0.000). Univariate logistic regression analysis showed that age was associated with the occurrence of cryoglobulinemia (OR=2.48; 95% CI:1.31–4.70; p=0.005). Platelet count had a statistically significant positive effect in multivariate analysis (OR=14.38; 95% CI:1.26–163.89; p=0.032).
Conclusion
The prevalence of cryoglobulinemia among HCV-infected patients was 60.1%, and older age and decreased
platelet count among infected individuals were associated with the occurrence of cryoglobulinemia.
9.Studying the relationship between Cryoglobulinemia and liver fibrosis in patients with chronic Hepatitis C virus infection
Amin-Erdene G ; Gantogtokh D ; Turmanduul Ch ; Yumchinsuren Ts ; Dolgion D ; Enkhmend Kh ; Bolor U ; Otgongerel N ; Ganchimeg D ; Tegshjargal B ; Tulgaa L ; Batbold B
Diagnosis 2024;111(4):10-19
Introduction:
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection has both hepatic and extrahepatic manifestations, and it is one of the leading cause of liver transplantation. There’s limited research on extrahepatic symptoms of chronic HCV in Mongolia, thus we aimed to investigate the relationship between cryoglobulinemia and it’s related factors.
Methods:
The study included 200 participants with active HCV, collecting blood samples for various tests (biochemical analysis, kidney function, and cryoglobulinemia detection). The degree of liver fibrosis was assessed using APRI and FIB4 scores, and the study evaluated other health conditions through a questionnaire. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS-26.
Results:
Out of 200 participants, 148 checked for cryoglobulin precipitation and 89 (60.1%) were positive. There
was a statistically significant age difference between those with and without cryoglobulinemia (54.62 vs. 50.44 years). A higher percentage of participants with cryoglobulinemia had significant liver fibrosis (10.8% vs. 4.7% without). Liver fibrosis scores tended to increase with age, especially in men.
Conclusion
Liver fibrosis scores above 3.25 are associated with older age, lower platelet counts, elevated AST and ALT levels, and the presence of cryoglobulinemia. FIB4 scores were higher in men with active HCV and cryoglobulinemia.