I. M. A. Gazzaffi

Cautery Looked through the Prisms of Shapes, Types and Methods: A Critical Appraisal

S. M. Alsanad, I. M. A. Gazzaffi, S. O. Salem & N. A. Qureshi · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2018

Background: Traditional cautery (in Arabic Kai) is an ancient practice and used in a variety of diseases with variable efficacy around the world. Objective: This review aimed to describe critically and synthesise the literature on shapes, types and methods of cautery therapy. Met...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JOCAMR/2018/44520

Cautery Looked through the Lens of Clinical Perspective: Indications, Contraindications, Adverse Effects and Complications

N. A. Qureshi, S. O. Salem, I. M. A. Gazzaffi & S. M. Alsanad · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2018

Background: Cautery (in Arabic Kaiy) is an ancient healing practice and indicated in a variety of diseases around the world. Objective: This review aimed to describe and synthesize the literature on clinical perspectives of cautery specifically indications, contraindications, com...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMMR/2018/42035

History of Cautery: The Impact of Ancient Cultures

S. M. Alsanad, A. A. H. Asim, I. M. A. Gazzaffi & N. A. Qureshi · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2018

Background: Healers around the world successfully practice traditional cautery (in Arabic kaiy) since ancient times. Traditional cautery, centuries of medical practice with unidentified exact origin has survived till today that authenticates its significance and effectiveness in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMMR/2018/40370