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Original article English Mohammad H. Zew, Kamal H. Jauoda, Faiz M.Alsadawiya. Department of Medicine; 7th October Hospital, Benghazi; Libya Garyounis Medical Journal Vol. 21, No.1. 2004:52-56 Abstract Background: Our bronchoscopy unit was created in 1979, only eleven years after the introduction of flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopy (FFB) by Ikeda. It has been functioning continuously for more …

Fiberoptic bronchoscopy in the diagnosis of lung cancer. Read More »

Original article English Nura N. Ballo, F.T. Abdelaziz Lab. Medicine Department , Faculty of Medicine, Garyounis University Garyounis Medical Journal Vol. 21, No.1. 2004:57-59 Abstract Background: Vernix caseosa is thought to have a protective value for newborns. However, studies of this aspect are limited in number. Objective: to determine the effect of Vernix caseosa on …

Identification of a steroid in Vernix Caseosa with antibacterial and antifungal activities. Read More »

Case report English Mohamed Lateiwish, S. Kardash, M. Elmangoush Department of Hematology; Faculty of Medicine; Garyounis University; Benghazi, Libya Garyounis Medical Journal Vol. 21, No.1. 2004:60-62 Abstract A 20 year old female Libyan patient referred to our anticoagulant clinic with spontaneous left upper extremity deep venous thrombosis. Coagulation studies showed combined genetic defect (Factor V …

Combined Factor V Leiden and Protein S Deficiency (a rare presentation of a rare combination) Read More »

Case report English F.A. Traiki, N.J.Eldegheili Urology Center, Benghazi. Garyounis Medical Journal Vol. 21, No.1. 2004:63-65 Abstract A rare case in primary transitional cell carcinoma of the lower ureter solitary kidney is presented, a 69 years old man was admitted to our hospital with chief complaint of severe macroscopic hematuria and obstructive voiding symptoms in …

Transitional Cell Carcinoma In The Lower Ureter In A Solitary Kidney Read More »

Original article English Masoud Ali Lfeituri,Fadwa Saleh El Tarhoni Department of Surgery, Unit of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Faculty of Medicine, Garyounis University, Benghazi,Libya. Garyounis Medical Journal Vol. 21, No.1. 2004:37-40 Abstract Twenty adult patients underwent elective surgical procedures under general anaesthesia were enrolled in a study comparing the correlation (relationship) and the differences (accuracy) …

Evaluation of some common temperature Monitoring sites during general anaesthesia Read More »

Original article English Aisha Y. Gerged 1, Saleh H. Baiu 1, Adel I. Ahmaida 2. Faculties of Science 1 and Medicine 2, Garyounis University, Benghazi, Libya Garyounis Medical Journal Vol. 21, No.1. 2004:41-49 Abstract Background: salmonella infection is known to be common in developing countries leading to gastroenteritis, septicemia and enteric fevers. Objectives: to know …

Serotypes and Frequency of Multi-drug Resistant Salmonella Isolated from Diarrheal Children In Benghazi, Libya. Read More »

Original article English Mohamed S. H Ingafou, Hussein E Elfaituri. Faculty of Dentistry; Garyounis University. Benghazi Libya Garyounis Medical Journal Vol. 21, No.1. 2004:50-54 Abstract Objective: The mesiodistal crown widths of permanent teeth in a randomly selected 85 Libyans with normal occlusion were measured on dental casts in order to establish their norms. Setting: Dental …

Mesiodistal Tooth Width in Libyans with Normal Occlusion Read More »

Original article English Tesi RJ, Waller K, Morgan CJ, Delaney S, Elkhammas EA, Henry ML, Ferguson RM. Department of Surgery, Ohio State University, Columbus 43210. Transplantation. 1994 Mar 27;57(6):826-31. Abstract The use of cadaveric organ donors with positive serologic tests for hepatitis C (HCV) has caused considerable debate. We have reviewed the clinical course of …

Transmission of hepatitis C by kidney transplantation–the risks. Read More »

Original article English Tesi RJ, Elkhammas EA, Davies EA, Henry ML, Ferguson RM. Ohio State University, Department of Surgery, Columbus. Lancet. 1994 Feb 19;343(8895):461-4. Abstract Renal transplantation in people 60 years old or more is controversial due to the morbidity associated with immunosuppression and the scarcity of renal allografts. We have reviewed the outcome of …

Renal transplantation in older people. Read More »

Case report English Elkhammas EA, Mutabagani KH, Sedmak DD, Tesi RJ, Henry ML, Ferguson RM. Department of Surgery, Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus. J Urol. 1994 Jan;151(1):127-8. Abstract We report 2 cases of xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis that occurred in renal transplant recipients. Both cases were successfully treated with antibiotics. The traditional treatment of choice …

Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis in renal allografts: report of 2 cases. Read More »