Clinical trials

This prospective, randomized study included all patients who presented with primary hypospadias without chordee, Patients were randomized into two groups as group 1 or group 2,Group 1: Repaired with standard TIP repair as described by Snodgrass Group 2: Repaired with TIP with GIP using preputial graft. In both groups the functional outcomes were primarily compared regarding meatal position, shape, and the functional outcomes of the neourethra, in addition to other complications such as UCF, wound complications, cosmetic results and the need for a second surgery. the investigators aimed to investigate whether GIP with TIP repair is superior to TIP, as described by Snodgrass in different types of UP and to provide an overview of the technical aspects of current TIP repair practices.

This clinical trial study included 21 children with refractory benign esophageal strictures. Upper GI endoscopy performed up to the area of stricture, esophageal dilatation done, endoscopy repeated, and steroid injected intralesional under direct endoscopic vision. The effect of the procedure was followed over a period of 12 months by evaluation of number of dilatation, maximum dilator size, periodic dilatation index (PDI) and dysphagia score.