SUMMARY From April L 989 to March 1989 !here were 13 patients with small intestinal volvulus 23%, or all palients operated for small intestinal obstruction.All were male, age between 6 to 75, without any history of abdominal operation. Mortality was 38, 5% and morbidity included, intraabdominal abscesses, recurrent obstruction and wound infection were observed. Being the 3rd cause of intestin...

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from 1269 to 1339h (1852 to 1920 ad), three devastating earthquakes took place in shiraz, causing numerous human casualties and destruction to the city. the most devastating earthquake, known as the great disaster, happened in 1269 (1825), bringing about the death of nearly a quarter of its inhabitants. in addition to houses, numerous strong and historical constructions, namely shahcheragh, mad...

Background: Studies have shown that Iran has a high rate of opiate abuse and the most prevalently used is opium. This study was aimed to evaluate risk factors in patients with acute opium intoxication who referred to Loghman Hakim Hospital, Tehran, Iran, in 2011.Methods: A total number of 383 patients with acute opium overdose, who were referred to the Emergency Department of Loghman Hakim Hosp...