introduction: many post-surgical wound infections in hospitals cause morbidity and morality of patients and these are usually transmitted via hands of surgical personnel. the aim of the present study was to detect and antibiogram the bacterial agents following scrubbing of hands of surgical personnel before operation. methods: hands of 134 personnels of operation room were swabbed following scr...

abstract traumatic rupture of the distal biceps tendon is rare. conservative treatment can result in reduced flexion and supination power with reduced function. this case report emphasizes the need for prompt surgical treatment and describes the possible complications of delayed surgical intervention.

background a considerable portion of gastrointestinal malignancies undergoes surgery without curative resection. this study was conducted to assess surgical outcome in patients with gastrointestinal cancers. methods we reviewed individuals with esophagus, stomach, colon and rectum cancers admitted for surgical treatment after initial preoperative evaluations. surgical outcome, stage of tumors a...

retained gauze after surgery is an uncommon error and it may be associated with many complications. we are reporting our case to call attention to the fact that retained gauze may become symptomatic even after a very long interval. herein we report on a patient who developed infection and fistula with discharge from this error 35 years after a surgery for femur fracture and insertion of a im na...

the aim of this study was to determine the trend of changes in cataract surgical rate (csr) in the provinces of iran during 2006 to 2010 and identify high risk areas.this report is part of the national iranian csr study. the percentage change in csr in 2010 compared to 2006 was conducted in each province, retrospectively. one hundred and ten centers were chosen from all provinces, to determine ...

Abstract Gangrenous cystitis is a pathology that rarely encountered in current urological practice. It due to necrosis of the bladder wall, which may be superficial or involve entire wall. Its exact pathogenesis unknown, but several factors make its diagnosis based on cystoscopy imaging. surgical treatment depends operative finding. In this report, authors report case gangrenous 73-year-old pat...

Subcutaneous emphysema is the novo infiltration of air in subcutaneous layer skin. The incidence varies from 0.43% to 2.34%. and can result surgical, traumatic, infectious, or idiopathic processes. Air enter tissue through occupational accidents, as occurred our clinical presentation; on physical examination, most common finding associated with crepitus palpation. It important make a timely dia...

background: supracondylar fracture of the humerus is the second most common fracture in children. for most cases closed reduction and percutaneous crossed pinning is recommended. those patients who had previously undergone an unsuccessful closed reduction trial need open reduction and pin fixation, but the best surgical approach is questionable. most surgeons apply the technique of posterior or...

background: reintubation in patients after cardiac surgery is associated with undesirable consequences. the purpose of the present study was to identify variables that could predict reintubation necessity in this group of patients. methods: w e performed a prospective study in 1000 consecutive adult patients undergoing cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass. the patients who required reint...