Publications by authors named "Alok K Mittal"

Objective: To assess the displacement of the supinator fat pad in radial head and neck fractures and to validate its significance.

Material And Methods: One hundred two adult patients from the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Birmingham, United Kingdom and Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, Oman with confirmed radial head and/or neck fractures were included. Fractures were classified using the Mason-Johnston classification.

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Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the value of single photon emission computed tomography/computed tomography (SPECT/CT) imaging in well-differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC) after radioiodine (I-131) ablation/therapy for clinical staging and risk stratification. It also aimed to determine whether SPECT/CT would change the management plan or predict the clinical outcomes of DTC patients.

Methods: A total of 78 DTC patients underwent first post radioiodine therapy "Whole body iodine-131 scintigraphy (WBS) along with SPECT/CT" at the Department of Radiology and Molecular imaging, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, Oman, between January 2014 and August 2017.

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Persistent sciatic artery (PSA) is an extremely rare condition that is present in around 0.05% of the population and is commonly associated with many complications. The management is conservative or through surgical intervention and depends on the type of complication.

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Objectives: Totally implantable central venous access ports (port-a-caths) are increasingly used for the safe administration of chemotherapy; however, their use is associated with complications. This study reviews patterns of complications, reasons for premature removal and the duration of the use of port-a-caths in patients receiving cancer treatment at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital (SQUH) and compares the infection rate with the literature and the researchers' experiences.

Methods: This retrospective follow-up study included patients who had received cancer treatment through a port-a-cath and were admitted to SQUH between January 2007 and April 2019.

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Pelvic vascular injuries are typically caused by high-energy trauma. The majority of these injuries are caused by motor vehicle collisions, and the rest are caused by falls and industrial or crush injuries. Pelvic vascular injuries are frequently associated with pelvic ring disruption and have a high mortality rate due to shock as a result of pelvic bleeding.

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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Alok K Mittal"

  • Alok K Mittal's recent research primarily focuses on diagnostic imaging methods and their applications in various medical conditions, highlighting the importance of imaging in clinical assessment and management.
  • His studies include validating the supinator fat pad sign in radial head and neck fractures, which emphasizes the significance of this radiological feature in orthopedic trauma.
  • Additionally, he has investigated the complications associated with totally implantable central venous access ports in cancer patients, showcasing the need for understanding risks in cancer treatment management.