Laparoscopic pyeloplasty (LP) for ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJO) is one of the most appropriate surgical techniques to achieve the Shift Knobs optimal goal of minimally invasive surgery.However, urologists hesitate to use the laparoscopic approach in UPJO with solitary kidney or intrarenal pelvis.There are a few published studies on lapa
Tuttuk (caribou (Rangifer tarandus)) populations are in decline across Canada, making them a major conservation concern for Inuit of Nunatsiavut (Northern Labrador) and Nunavik (Northern Quebec).This study investigates changes to caribou forage over 14 years at two tundra sites in northern Nunatsiavut, Labrador.We ask: (1) How much of the total veg
Background: This paper aimed to appraise the diagnostic precision of assorted methodologies to identify left atrial/left atrial appendage (LA/LAA) thrombus through a network meta-assessment.Methods: Methodologically, we conducted a comprehensive literature search across multiple databases.Utilizing the risk of DC-DC Converters bias tool from the Co
Abstract Background We report a rare case of concomitant inferior left ventricular aneurysm and ventricular septal rupture in a patient presenting with chronic heart failure.Case presentation An 81-year-old man suffered from congestive heart failure.His symptoms were alleviated by medical management; however, heart failure symptoms continued accord
Birds of prey (Raptors) are top predator avian species that many migrate annually through Mesopotamian marshes in southern Iraq toward their wintering grounds in Arabia and Africa, while others are breeding residents; however, information on their current status is scarce.From January 2016 to April 2019, a total of 20 field expeditions were conduct