Islamabad Medical And Dental College

This study compared two common surgeries for perianal fistula—a painful tunnel near the anus. One hundred adults were split into two groups: one received the LIFT procedure (which aims to preserve muscle control) and the other received fistulotomy with a seton (a thread placed in…

This study tested two different ways of stitching the belly wall closed after colorectal cancer surgery to see which one better prevents the wound from bursting open. Forty adults having open surgery were randomly assigned to either an interrupted 'figure-of-X' stitch or a contin…

This study looked at 192 women with PCOS to see which treatment works best for improving insulin resistance and other symptoms. Participants were randomly assigned to take metformin, inositol, follow a calorie-restricted diet, or combine all three for 12 weeks. The goal was to fi…

This study compares two treatments for chronic anal fissure, a painful condition. One group gets Botox injections to relax the muscle; the other has a minor surgery called lateral internal sphincterotomy. Researchers will track healing, pain, and side effects in 90 adults over 3 …

This study compared two ways to manage pain after a mastectomy: a nerve block (pectoral block) using bupivacaine, and standard IV painkillers (ketorolac). Sixty women undergoing mastectomy for breast cancer took part. The goal was to see which method provides better pain relief i…