Ashkan Panah

Shiraz Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Research Center, Nemazee Hospital, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran

[ 1 ] - Evaluation of Factors Influencing Liver Function Test in On-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery

Background: Liver dysfunction during on-pump coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG) is a rare complication but is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. The ability to identify high-risk patients may be helpful in planning appropriate management strategies. We aimed to evaluate the factors influencing liver function tests during on-pump CABG.Methods: In 146 patients scheduled...

[ 2 ] - The effect of prostatic regional block on post-operative urethral catheter discomfort in TURP surgery: a randomized double-blind clinical trial

Background: Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is a routine surgery for of benign prostatic hyperplasia treatment but this surgery is accompanied by unpleasant sensation due to the presence of a urinary catheter. In this study, the role of Bupivacaine for localized blockade of the prostate in patients undergoing prostate resection under general anesthesia was investigated. Materials...