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1. Short Communication Acute respiratory distress can occur in patients with COVID-19 disease due to viral replication of SARS-COV-2 and an uncontrolled immune inflammatory reaction. We compared the efficacy of intravenous methylprednisolone and intravenous dexamethasone on mortality rate in severe COVID-19 patients with pneumonia and hypoxemia using the new 4C mortality score on admission and …

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1. Abstract Cholecystocholangiography may aid in the early detection of right hepatic duct variants. When this technique is combined with cystic duct marking the surgeon should be safely oriented regarding bile duct anatomy. DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.47829/JJGH.2021.51104

1. Abstract 1.1. Background: Liver biopsy remains the criterion standard in the evaluation of the etiology and extent of disease of the liver. Various needles are available for use, depending on the approach and on physician experience. 1.2. Methods: We used in our service for three years Menghini needles and the last year Tru- cut …

Menghini Needles are Superior to Tru-Cut Needles for Blind Percutaneous Liver Biopsy in Children Read More »

FSince the discovery of the Hepatitis B Surface Antigen [1] and recognition of the antigen linked with post-transfusion hepatitis by the same group and others, significant progress on our understanding of the Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) has followed. Such advances include the illustration of the HBV virion [2], identification of Hepatitis B e-Antigen [3]