Afshin Amini
Department of Anesthesia, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran; Vice Chancellor for Clinical Affairs, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
[ 1 ] - Xerografting as a Novel Procedure in the Management of Syngnathia
Congenital fusion of the maxilla and the mandible is a rare condition. The extent of the problem ranges from simple mucosal adhesion (synechia) to severe bony fusion (syngnathia). Here we present a patient with zygomatico-mandibular fusion who was treated at neonatal and infancy periods at three different stages without tracheostomy. Having had recurrence for two times, porcine grafting was per...
[ 2 ] - Nutritional Assessment in Critically Ill Patients
Background: Malnutrition is an important factor in the survival of critically ill patients. The purpose of the present study was to assess the nutritional status of patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) on the days of admission and discharge via a detailed nutritional assessment. Methods: Totally, 125 patients were followed up from admission to discharge at 8ICUs in Shiraz, Iran. The patien...
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