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Marfan Syndrome with Mental Retardation and Maxillary Hypoplasia

Case report English B. Mathew 1, K. Radhakrishnan 2 1-Department of Oral Medicine, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Garyounis, Benghazi, S.P.L.A.J. 2-Department of Medicine (Neurology), Faculty of Medicine, University of Garyounis, Benghazi, S.P.L.A.J. Garyounis Medical Journal Vol. 8, No.1. July 1984: 89-91 Abstract A 17-year old male with marfanoid habitus, lenticulur subluxation, maxillary hypoplasia and …

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Traumatic Biliary Strictures

Case report English F.A. Gamil Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Garyounis, Benghazi, S.P.L.A.J. Garyounis Medical Journal Vol. 8, No.1. July 1984: 93-95 Abstract The development of a high biliray stricture is presented. It demonstrates the early occurrence of such a serious accident and its treatment and the possible cause of recurrence. Good …

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Volvulus of the Stomach: Clinical Presentation and Surgical Management

Case report English Sheikh Shaffudin, Mirja Fayaz, A.S. Choudhary, K.N. Bhargava Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Benghazi, S.P.L.A.J. Garyounis Medical Journal Vol. 9, No.2. January 1986: 95-97 Abstract A patient presenting with recurrent episodes of severe colicky pain in the epigastrum and vomiting which was relieved by pressing in the epigastrium and bending forward …

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Thrombosed Angiokeratoma on the Glans Penis, Simulating a Melanoma (A Case Report)

Case report English Ansar A. Khan 1, S.P. Kankalia 2 1-Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Muslim University, Aligarh, India. 2- Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Garyounis, Benghazi, S.P.L.A .J. Garyounis Medical Journal Vol. 8, No.1. July 1984: 97-98 Abstract A case of thrombosed angiokeratoma on the glans penis is reported because …

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Medical Jurisprudence: IV – Medicolegal aspects of drinking and drunkenness in Libya

Review English V. Kanthaswamy, B.K. Bhootra Department of Forensic Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Arab Medical University, Benghazi, S.P.L.A.J. Garyounis Medical Journal Vol. 9, No.2. January 1986: 5-13 Abstract Medicolegal management of cases of alcoholic consumption and intoxication is discussed in the light of the Libyan Law relating to prohibition of drinking and drunken driving. Some …

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Use of Liquid Silicone for Fixation of Grafts

Original article English R.K. Gang Department of Orthopaedic (Hand Surgery Unit), Faculty of Medicine, Al-Arab Medical University, Benghazi, S.P.L.A.J. Garyounis Medical Journal Vol. 9, No.2. January 1986:15-18 Abstract The “tie over-dressing” is commonly used in plastic and hand surgical practice. Another simple and effective method of this established technique is described. The advantage of this …

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Ripening of the Cervix with Prostaglandins E2 Oral Tablets

Original article English S. Rifai, H. Shawer Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Arab Medical University, Benghazi, S.P.L.A.J. Garyounis Medical Journal Vol. 9, No.2. January 1986:19-23 Abstract The efficacy of oral tablets of Prostaglandin E2 inserted into the vagina to ripen the unfavourable cervix was assessed in 223 patients. The average modified Bishop …

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Evaluation of Hydron with Polybactrin Spray for Burns

Original article English N.K. Aron, M.T. Hussein, S. Taguri, R.K. Gang Departmente of Surgery (Plastic), Faculty of Medicine, Al-Arab Medical University, Benghazi, S.P.L.A.J. Garyounis Medical Journal Vol. 9, No.2. January 1986: 25-29 Abstract Hydron synthetic film, by making a dry scab in about 84 minutes, provides an early barrier to exogenous bacterial contamination of the …

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