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Abstract: Acromioclavicular injuries are very often missed and given less importance by patients. Here We have used a innovative technique for reparing acromioclavicular ligament both in acute and neglected acromioclavicular joint injuries. We studied a series of five cases in which we did acromio clavicular ligament reconstruction using semitedinous graft .out of the five cases one case was 3 months old neglected injury and others were acute injuries. We analysed the patients functional outcome by means of clinical improvement in shoulder range of motion, improvement in pain, radiological reduction acromio clavicular joint distance
Key words: Ac joint injuries, STG graft,
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[2]. El-Soufy M, Abdel-Dayem A. Anatomic reconstruction of the coracoclavicular ligament in a recent acromioclavicular joint dislocation. Egypt Orthop J 2013;48:156-62
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Abstract: Background: A review of both Western and Indian literature shows that there are few comprehensive studies on pancytopenia. InIndia, thecauses ofpancytopeniaarenotwelldefined. Thisdata, would help in planning the diagnostic and therapeutic approach in patients with pancytopenia. AimTo evaluate the cases of pancytopenia by peripheral smear and/ orbonemarrowaspirationandbonemarrowbiopsytofindoutthe etiology, clinical, haematological, and histomorphologic features of pancytopenia. Materials and Methods:Total 86 cases were selected anddetailed haematological investigations including complete hemogram, peripheral smear examination, bone marrow aspiration, and biopsy examination were done.Results: The most common cause of pancytopenia in our study was megaloblastic anaemia (50%), followed by nutritional anaemia (16.3%) and hypoplastic...........
Key words: Aplastic anaemia, megaloblastic anaemia, pancytopenia
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Abstract: Introduction: Stone disease is a world‑wide health problem.We evaluated the efficacy of nifedipine and alfuzosin in the medical treatment of symptomatic, uncomplicated lower ureteral stones.Materials & methods: This was a randomized controlled prospective study to determine the efficacy of alfuzosin and nifedipine as medical therapy, to increase the stone‑expulsion rates in distal ureteric calculus of size less than 10 mm. Patients were randomly divided into three equal groups of 70 patients each. Patients in Group I received nifedipine 30 mg/day, Group II received alfuzosin 10 mg/day and Group III received a placebo in same dose frequency. Patients were followed‑up weekly until the patient was stone free or up to 28 days. Statistical analysis was performed and P < 0.05 was considered to be significant.Results: Stone‑expulsion was observed in 60%, 85.7% and 20% patients in Group I, II and III respectively. A statistically significant difference was noted in between Groups I versus III, Groups II versus............
Key words: Alfuzosin, distal ureteral stones, medical expulsive therapy, Nifedepine
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Abstract: Pre-eclampsia refers to pregnancy-induced hypertension, a condition characterized by diffuse maternal endothelial dysfunction and a systemic inflammatory response with possible haemorheological changes. This study assessed haemorheologic and biochemical parameters of thirty pre-eclamptic patients admitted in University of Calabar Teaching Hospital and compared same with those of thirty normal pregnant as well as thirty apparently healthy non-pregnant controls aged 18-45 years. Weight, height and blood pressure of subjects were measured using standard instruments while body mass index was calculated. Erythrocyte sedimentation rate, relative plasma viscosity and fibrinogen concentration were used to assess haemorheology while biochemical parameters included protein in urine, total protein, albumin, globulin and uric acid concentrations. All tests were performed using standard..........
Keywords: Pre-eclampsia, haemorheology, hypercoagulation
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Abstract: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the most common malignant neoplasm of oral cavity. It is also the most common malignancy of upper aero-digestive tract. Conventional type Oral SCC remains predictable for diagnosis but its variants offer diagnostic as well as prognostic challenge as they may be histopathologically benign or may mimic other malignant diseases. The common variants of SCC include Verrucous Carcinoma, Basaloid SCC and other rare variants (spindle cell, papillary, adeno-squamous). This article discusses the clinico-pathologic features of these unusual variants and their differential diagnosis for determining the accurate diagnosis as well as prognosis.
Key Words- Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC), Verrucous Carcinoma (VC), Basaloid SCC, Spindle cell Carcinoma, Papillary Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
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Abstract: Aim-To address the importance of a permanent lower canine with two roots for dental identification considering the internal and external morphology of the canine roots Summery-The knowledge of root canal system of different human teeth is a "road map" for the successful root canal treatment. Endodontic treatment may sometimes fail because morphological features of the tooth adversely affect the treatment procedures. Many investigators have reported the anatomical variations associated with mandibular canines. In majority of cases, mandibular canines have one root and one root canal, although 15% may have two canals. Literature report shows incidence of two-rooted canine as low as 1.7%. This article reports a clinical case of endodontic treatment of mandibular canine with two roots and two canals. The clinicians must always suspect anatomical varieties and use all the available tools to diagnose and manage their cases.
Key words: Anatomic variation, CBCT, Mandibular canine, Two roots.
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Abstract: Aims and objectives: Haematological toxicity is common in patients with cervical cancer treated with concurrent chemoradiation, so our study aimed to assess this haematological toxicity and correlate the toxicity with the dose and volume of bone marrow included in the field of radiation. Materials and methods: Twenty five patients with histological proven cervical cancer attending the department of Radiation Oncology at Yashoda hospital, Hyderabad from June 2011 to July 2013 were the subjects of this study. Patients were treated on 15 MV linear accelerator with a radical intent, with concurrent chemotherapy using Cisplatin 40 mg/m2 weekly. The planning CT was done for all the patients before the treatment and contouring of the pelvic bone marrow apart from other organs at risk was done...........
Key words: Haematological toxicity, cervical cancer, Bone marrow, Concurrent chemoradiation.
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Abstract: Background: COPD is one of the leading causes of death in the world and has become a major issue of public health importance. With increasing in-hospital admission rates due to acute exacerbations, the emphasis is high on early diagnosis, prognostication and effective management of the primary disease and its complications. This study utilizes serum electrolytes as a prognostic marker to assess the severity of the illness and help reduce mortality rates. Objectives: To assess the significance of serum electrolytes as a prognostic marker in acute exacerbations of COPD Methods: 50 patients with acute exacerbations of COPD and 50 healthy COPD controls confirmed by spirometry were taken for the study.........
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Abstract: Introduction: Acute abdomen may be a life-threateningcondition particularly when evaluation of the patient in emergency department with acute abdominal pain is obscured by its myriad presentation, delaying or preventing the correct diagnosis, with subsequent adverse patient outcomes requiring surgery. In such patients requiring surgery, a scoring system can be used to audit and evaluate efficiency in hospital care and prevent subsequent morbidity and mortality. The objective was to study spectrum of abdominal emergencies and validate POSSUM (Physiological and Operative Severity Score for Enumeration of Mortality and Morbidity score) in government hospital setting in patients undergoing subsequent laparotomy and their prognosis. Materials and methods:Prospective study of 400 patients admitted in JA GROUP OF HOSPITAL, Gwalior and underwent laparotomy for abdominal emergencies from January 2016 to December 2017. Parameters for calculating POSSUM score were retrieved. Observed: expected (O: E) ratios for morbidity and mortality calculated using linear and exponential analysis...........
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Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
Title | : | Outcome and Complications of PCNL –A Single Centre experience |
Country | : | India |
Authors | : | Ar.Balaji || R.Chellapandian |
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Abstract: Introduction: Kidney stones are a common problem affecting all population groups across the globe. Percutaneous extraction of renal stone has become a standard well-established procedure for the management of renal stones. Materials and methods: A total of 105 cases of renal calculi who underwent PCNL from August 1, 2016 to November 30,2017 were studied. Intraoperative findings and immediate postoperative complications were noted. They were followed up for 1 month after the surgical procedure...........
Key words: Minimally invasive, Nephroscopy, Percutaneous nephrolithotomy, Renal calculi.
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Abstract: In maxillofacial injuries wherein patients report with panfacial fractures, airway management in these types of cases are still a challenge to the anesthesiologist. Out of different modes of intubation such as oroendotracheal intubation, Nasoendotracheal intubation, tracheostomy and submental endotracheal intubation a anesthetist and the maxillofacial surgeon have to plan the best way of intubation so they can achieve the proper intubation, best maxillofacial reduction and fixation, and less postoperative complication. In this article we present a case where we had planned the submental endotracheal intubation .
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Abstract: Autism is a disability that profoundly affects the way a child relates and communicates with other people around them. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is characterized by varying degrees of impairment of communication skills and social interaction, and unusual repetitive behavior. The present research work was taken up to investigate the effectiveness of gluten and casein free food products on the symptoms of autistic children. Fifteen autistic children aged between 6 to 12 years were purposive selected in this study. Formulation and sensory evaluation of gluten free and casein free food products was conducted and best was selected for supplementation. The study was followed for a period of six months. The assessment of autism symptoms was measured through different domains of Indian scale of autism, Hyderabad (ISSA) in pre and post study. Results about autistic children, who strictly followed dietary exclusion of gluten free casein free diet showed that a positive change in symptoms behavior skills, speech and language and cognitive components significantly..
Key words: Autism, Casein free, Gluten free, Psychological, Symptoms
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Abstract: The vertical micro gap between implant and abutment has a vital role in implant survival as well as for prosthetic success. Bacterial colonization may happen in the microgap leading to peri-implantitis. Passive fit between the implant and abutment is a pre-requisite for the prosthetic success. The study compared the microgap of Cast Nickel-Chromium and Cobalt-Chromium abutments with premade abutments made of Grade 5 titanium. 15 implant abutments were divided into 3 groups. Group-1 comprised of 5 pre-made abutments. 10 plastic abutments, of which 5 were cast in Nickel-Chromium (group-2) and 5 were cast in Cobalt-Chromium (group-3). One internal hex implant was embedded in an acrylic resin model. Each standard abutment and cast abutment was tightened on it. The abutment/implant interface for each specimen was analyzed at 6 different locations, using Mitutoyo QV Apex302 Measuring System. Data were submitted to statistical analysis (One Way ANOVA and Duncan's Multiple..........
Key words: Cast abutments, Cast Implant frameworks, Microgap, Premade abutments,Peri-implantitis, Prosthetic failure, Passive fit,Screw loosening
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Abstract: Esophagocoloplasty is a major surgery done for corrosive esophageal stricture. It is usually done with feeding jejunostomy for early enteral nutrition in the postoperative period. The common complications following esopghagocoloplasty are anastamotic stricture, adhesive obstruction, malnutrition and anemia. Here we present an unusual cause of lower gastro intestinal bleed Ina 14 year old boy who underwent esophagocoloplasty due to internal dislodgement and migration of enteral feeding tube, managed with relaparotomy and retrieval of tube
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Abstract: Background and study aims:Distal Common Bile Duct(CBD) lesions are sometimes difficult to diagnose due to the atypical nature or very small size of the lesion that is not identified on imaging modalities like Computerized tomography(CT) and Magnetic ResonanceCholangiopancreaticography(MRCP). The aim of this article is to show the pivotal role of Endoscopic Ultrasonography (EUS) in confirming the diagnosis which helps in choosing the best option of treatment. Patients and methods: In this case study 5 patients with distal CBD lesions but unconfirmed diagnosis on CT and MRCP were selected. The patients were made to undergo Endoscopic Ultrasound as an alternative imaging technique to identify the lesion. Result's and MRCP suggested possible space.......
Key words: distal common bile duct lesions; periampullarytumor; CBDimaging; Endoscopic Ultrasound; CBD stone; space occupying lesions;.
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