Peri-anal diseases in females.

Peri-Anal Sepsis in the Neutropenic Patient – Strategy Revisited

Mortality rates for neutropenic patients with peri-anal sepsis are high, but there is no consensus in the literature as to the optimal management strategy. At Leicester Royal Infirmary, UK, we have adopted a multidisciplinary approach as standard, with broad-spectrum antibiotics, peri-anal examination with debridement if necessary, and routine defunctioning colostomy. Eleven patients were treat...

Peri-implant diseases: an overview.

The use of dental implants in replacing missing teeth is proven to be a valid treatment with a high success rate. To achieve the best treatment outcome in all implant systems, the implant has to be able to integrate with the surrounding tissue. However, dental implants are affected by peri-implant diseases and may fail as a result. As the number of implants placed continues to increase, the pre...

Assessment of Dentists’ knowledge of Peri-Implant Inflammatory Diseases and Their Related Treatment in Rasht

Introdouction: Implants are considered to be a useful treatment for the replacement of lost teeth. Although the success rate and durability of implants are high, the prevalence of peri-implantitis is high as well. The purpose of this study was to analyze the knowledge of general practitioners in the city of Rasht in Northern Iran regarding peri-implantitis and its treatment. Materials and meth...

Autoimmune blistering diseases in females: a review☆☆☆

The autoimmune blistering diseases (AIBDs) are a group of heterogeneous skin diseases with autoantibodies directed against structural proteins in the skin. A new interest in the female bias towards autoimmune diseases in general has led to our attention to focus on how and why this female bias manifests in AIBD. The authors aim to review and explore the various aspects of AIBD affecting females...

ABC of colorectal diseases. Sexually transmitted diseases and anal papillomas.