HEPATITIS B AND C SCREENING BEFORE SURGERY

ANALYSIS OF 142 CASES

Authors

  • Ishtiaq Ahmed Chaudhry Foundation University Medical, Rawalpindi.
  • Sami Ullah Foundation University Medical, Rawalpindi
  • Humera Ayub Foundation University Medical, Rawalpindi.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29309/TPMJ/2003.10.03.5319

Keywords:

Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Screening, Surgery

Abstract

Objectives: to find the incidence of Hepatitis B and C in cases undergoing elective surgery. Study Design & Settings: This was a
prospective study, conducted at Surgical Unit-1 of Fauji Foundation Hospital, Rawalpindi. Period: six months, from January 2002 to June
2002. Material & Methods: A total of 142 consecutive patients undergoing elective surgery were screened for Hepatitis B and C. Results:
Among them 11.26% were found Hepatitis C and 2.11% Hepatitis B positive. Conclusion: It is concluded that every case under going
surgery should be screened for Hepatitis B and C.

Author Biographies

Ishtiaq Ahmed Chaudhry, Foundation University Medical, Rawalpindi.

Assistant Professor of Surgery

Sami Ullah, Foundation University Medical, Rawalpindi

Assistant Professor of Surgery

Humera Ayub, Foundation University Medical, Rawalpindi.

Medical Officer

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Published

2003-09-28

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 03 (2003): Vol 10 No 03

Section

Articles