Folia medicaPub Date : 2024-08-31DOI: 10.3897/folmed.66.e128419
Krasina P Valcheva, Snezhana V Murgova
{"title":"Primary acquired nasolacrimal duct obstruction - epidemiology, clinical signs and surgical treatment.","authors":"Krasina P Valcheva, Snezhana V Murgova","doi":"10.3897/folmed.66.e128419","DOIUrl":"10.3897/folmed.66.e128419","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>The aim of this study was to discuss the epidemiological aspects, clinical picture and the mode of surgical treatment in patients with primary acquired nasolacrimal duct obstruction (PANDO).</p>","PeriodicalId":12415,"journal":{"name":"Folia medica","volume":"66 4","pages":"466-474"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142283041","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Folia medicaPub Date : 2024-08-31DOI: 10.3897/folmed.66.e121058
Dibakar Borthakur, Rima Dada, Rajesh Kumar, Tony George Jacob
{"title":"Scrotoliths in the testicular tunica vaginalis in an elderly male cadaver: clinical implications.","authors":"Dibakar Borthakur, Rima Dada, Rajesh Kumar, Tony George Jacob","doi":"10.3897/folmed.66.e121058","DOIUrl":"10.3897/folmed.66.e121058","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Scrotoliths, or \"scrotal pearls,\" are calcified fibrous loose bodies found within the tunica vaginalis, often seen during radiological evaluation or autopsies. Chronic inflammation due to trauma, parasitic infestations, and torsion and subsequent detachment of the appendices of the testis or epididymis are postulated mechanisms suggested for their formation. They are benign but can mimic a tumor. Scrotoliths can be diagnosed with high-resolution ultrasonography. Here, we report a case in which, during routine dissection, two scrotoliths were found within the tunica vaginalis of the left testis in an elderly male cadaver. Histologically, the central portion of the scrotoliths exhibited concentric collagen lamellae that enclosed calcified remains of tissue debris. There were no arterioles, venules, or microfilarial larvae seen within them. Awareness about the histological findings can help understand the mechanism that led to their formation.</p>","PeriodicalId":12415,"journal":{"name":"Folia medica","volume":"66 4","pages":"574-577"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142283045","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Clinical applications of forced oscillation technique (FOT) for diagnosis and management of obstructive lung diseases in children.","authors":"Plamena Stoimenova, Stoilka Mandadzhieva, Blagoi Marinov","doi":"10.3897/folmed.66.e135040","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3897/folmed.66.e135040","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Obstructive lung diseases such as bronchial asthma, COPD, and cystic fibrosis are a burden on many patients across the globe. Spirometry is considered the gold standard for diagnosing airflow obstruction, but it can be difficult for pediatric patients to do and requires a lot of effort. As a result, healthcare providers need new, effortless methods to diagnose airway obstructions, particularly in young children and individuals unable to perform the spirometry maneuver. The forced oscillation technique is a modern method requiring only tidal breathing combined with the application of external, source of low-amplitude oscillations to evaluate the respiratory system's response. It might be essential for identifying early respiratory changes caused by smoking, childhood asthma, and may prove more sensitive than spirometry in identifying peripheral airway disturbances or evaluating the long-term success of therapy. This review describes the methodology and the indications for the forced oscillation technique and outlines its relevance in clinical practice.</p>","PeriodicalId":12415,"journal":{"name":"Folia medica","volume":"66 4","pages":"453-460"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142283031","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Folia medicaPub Date : 2024-08-31DOI: 10.3897/folmed.66.e123678
Georgi Balchev
{"title":"Eyelid tumors in children over a 10-year period.","authors":"Georgi Balchev","doi":"10.3897/folmed.66.e123678","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3897/folmed.66.e123678","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Eyelid tumors in children are rare and, fortunately, mostly benign. Reconstruction after excision of these tumors is an extremely responsible procedure, considering the early age of the patient.</p>","PeriodicalId":12415,"journal":{"name":"Folia medica","volume":"66 4","pages":"475-480"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142283037","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Syphilis among Roma community: a single-center experience in Bulgaria (socio-demographic data collection, 2008-2022).","authors":"Dimitar Gospodinov, Klimentina Gospodinova, Hristina Haidudova","doi":"10.3897/folmed.66.e128643","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3897/folmed.66.e128643","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>With a population of roughly 11 million, the Roma (Gypsies) are the largest ethnic minority in Europe, particularly in the countries of Central and Eastern Europe. A number of serious socioeconomic issues, such as poor health, low levels of education, unemployment, discrimination, criminal activity, high-risk sexual behavior, and a high rate of illnesses, including STDs, are present in their society.</p>","PeriodicalId":12415,"journal":{"name":"Folia medica","volume":"66 4","pages":"543-548"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142283047","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Folia medicaPub Date : 2024-08-31DOI: 10.3897/folmed.66.e125587
Huma Salahuddin, Rehana Rehman, Sadia Rehman, Muhammad Raza Sarfraz, Raheela Rafiq, Fatima Rehman
{"title":"Does insulin-like growth factor-I level associate with pregnancy outcomes in primary and secondary infertile women undergoing in vitro fertilization? A prospective cohort study.","authors":"Huma Salahuddin, Rehana Rehman, Sadia Rehman, Muhammad Raza Sarfraz, Raheela Rafiq, Fatima Rehman","doi":"10.3897/folmed.66.e125587","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3897/folmed.66.e125587","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Infertility, which affects 8%-12% of couples worldwide and 21.9% of couples in Pakistan in particular, is a major reproductive health issue. In vitro fertilization (IVF) has emerged as a prevalent therapeutic intervention. Recent studies have identified insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-I) as a promising biomarker for assessing embryo viability and predicting implantation outcomes in IVF procedures.</p>","PeriodicalId":12415,"journal":{"name":"Folia medica","volume":"66 4","pages":"481-490"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142283035","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Folia medicaPub Date : 2024-08-31DOI: 10.3897/folmed.66.e114573
Anna Sukhotko, Serghei Covantsev, Anna Bumbu, Maria Kovaleva, Evgenii Zakurdaev
{"title":"Surgical treatment after augmentation mammoplasty with polyacrylamide hydrogel.","authors":"Anna Sukhotko, Serghei Covantsev, Anna Bumbu, Maria Kovaleva, Evgenii Zakurdaev","doi":"10.3897/folmed.66.e114573","DOIUrl":"10.3897/folmed.66.e114573","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Polyacrylamide hydrogel mammoplasty is a simple and relatively affordable surgery. However, this procedure is associated with a significant frequency of late complications, prompting its suspension in 2006. Despite this, patients continue facing long-term consequences. These include hydrogel migration, changes in breast shape and volume, granulomas, fistulas, and abscess formation. The clinical case described here presents the surgical treatment after augmentation mammoplasty with polyacrylamide hydrogel performed 35 years ago.</p>","PeriodicalId":12415,"journal":{"name":"Folia medica","volume":"66 4","pages":"578-582"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142283046","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Folia medicaPub Date : 2024-08-31DOI: 10.3897/folmed.66.e127454
Muna Saleem Khalaf, Alhan Ahmed Qasim, Zainab Juma Jafar, Ahlam Taha Mohammad
{"title":"Dental plaque caries related microorganism in relation to demographic factors among a group of Iraqi children.","authors":"Muna Saleem Khalaf, Alhan Ahmed Qasim, Zainab Juma Jafar, Ahlam Taha Mohammad","doi":"10.3897/folmed.66.e127454","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3897/folmed.66.e127454","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Streptococcusmutans and lactobacilli are most important bacteria in the pathogenesis of dental caries. Cariogenic microflora has been associated to the primary caregiver transmission and sugary diets.</p>","PeriodicalId":12415,"journal":{"name":"Folia medica","volume":"66 4","pages":"491-499"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142283034","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Folia medicaPub Date : 2024-08-31DOI: 10.3897/folmed.66.e128602
Desislava A Konstantinova, Dimo K Nedelchev, Anna K Nenova-Nogalcheva
{"title":"Retrospective epidemiological study of the width of maxillary diastema in patients from northeastern Bulgaria.","authors":"Desislava A Konstantinova, Dimo K Nedelchev, Anna K Nenova-Nogalcheva","doi":"10.3897/folmed.66.e128602","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3897/folmed.66.e128602","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>A maxillary diastema (MD) is identified when the gap between the central incisors exceeds 0.5 mm. It poses an a and phonetic concern, often seen in mixed dentition and occasionally continuing into permanent dentition.</p>","PeriodicalId":12415,"journal":{"name":"Folia medica","volume":"66 4","pages":"500-504"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142283044","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The impact of malnutrition on dental health of 12-year-old children: a study on permanent teeth caries, cariogenic bacteria and salivary IgA.","authors":"Ausama Fathallh, Fouad Al-Sudani, Sabreen Almuhssen, Shaymaa Hassoon","doi":"10.3897/folmed.66.e123181","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3897/folmed.66.e123181","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Malnutrition in children is epidemic in developing countries. Several health issues and consequences are believed to develop due to this phenomenon. Children's oral health is also affected by malnutrition. The main aspects of oral health status are caries experience, the existence of cariogenic bacteria, and salivary immunoglobulin A.</p>","PeriodicalId":12415,"journal":{"name":"Folia medica","volume":"66 4","pages":"515-520"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142283048","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}