Carpal tunnel syndrome secondary to a giant lipoma of the wrist and distal forearm.

In up to 2% of the population, benign tumours called lipomas can develop. When they are more than 5 cm, they are considered giant lipomas. Giant lipomas of the distal forearm and hand may cause compression to the underlying tissues, nerves and muscles, even though they are typically asymptomatic.

Giant Plexiform Schwannoma on the Medial Aspect of the Left Thigh.

Plexiform schwannoma (PS), or neurilemmoma, is an uncommon benign tumor originating from a peripheral nerve sheath. It consists of Schwann cells organized in an intricate, web-like pattern. A male farmer in his 50s from rural India sought medical attention for a painless mass on his left thigh, present for 30 years.

Demography, Spectrum, and Characteristics of Symptoms Associated With Post-operative Relief After Cholecystectomy.

Background Cholecystectomy is one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures, and it is indicated for symptomatic gallstone disease. Symptoms of gallstone disease vary; many patients complain of the persistence of symptoms post-operatively. Hence, it is imperative to know the characteristics of symptoms that predict post-operative resolution.

Comparison Between Closed and Open Methods for Creating Pneumoperitoneum in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy.

To study the efficacy of closed and open methods for creating pneumoperitoneum in laparoscopic cholecystectomy by comparing the two in terms of their outcome and complication. : Single-centre, prospective, observational study. : Purposive sampling method where the inclusion criteria were all patients with cholelithiasis who were advised and consented to laparoscopic cholecystectomy of age 18-70 years were included in the study group.

Comparison of Postoperative Chronic Groin Pain After Repair of Inguinal Hernia Using Nonabsorbable Versus Absorbable Sutures for Mesh Fixation.

Background: Inguinal hernia repair is one of the most common operations performed in general surgery. Lichtenstein mesh hernioplasty is a commonly practiced technique for open inguinal hernia repair. Out of many other complications postoperatively, chronic groin pain is one of the patients' most common postoperative complaints.

Association of hormonal and reproductive risk factors with breast cancer in Indian women: A systematic review of case-control studies.

The incidence of breast cancer in India has seen a rapid increase in recent years. Hormonal and reproductive risk factors for breast cancer have been affected by socioeconomic development. Studies on breast cancer risk factors in India are limited by the small sample size and specific geographical area.

Superior Mesenteric Artery Thrombosis in COVID-19 Pneumonia: an Underestimated Diagnosis-First Case Report in Asia.

The COVID-19 disease caused by novel coronavirus was first reported in Wuhan, China, in December 2019 with 5% patients having severe lung injury. Though this disease primarily presents as a lower respiratory tract infection, multiple digestive manifestations have been reported which are often overlooked. The present case report describes the unusual progression of COVID-19 disease from pneumonia to a procoagulant state leading to superior mesenteric artery thrombosis and subsequent gut ischemia necessitating emergency laparotomy.

Management of Complicated Choledochal Cyst in an Adult with Situs Inversus Totalis: Diagnostic Difficulties and Technical Notes.

Situs inversus totalis is the mirror image of situs solitus, the normal position of abdominal and thoracic viscera. Many associated intraabdominal anomalies have been described with this condition. However, association of choledochal cyst with situs inversus has never been reported.

Forgotten biliary stents: ignorance is not bliss.

Background: Endoscopic biliary stenting is a common procedure in routine gastroenterology practice. Plastic stents are the most common type of stents used and are indicated mainly for short-term biliary drainage. Prolonged indwelling plastic stents can result in disastrous complications.

Laparoscopic ventral mesh rectopexy for complete rectal prolapse: A retrospective study evaluating outcomes in North Indian population.

Aim: To analyze the outcomes of laparoscopic ventral mesh rectopexy in the management of complete rectal prolapse (CRP) in North Indian patients with inherent bulky and redundant colon.

Methods: The study was conducted at a tertiary health care center of North India. Between January 2010 and October 2014, 15 patients who underwent laparoscopic ventral mesh repair for CRP, were evaluated in the present study.