Publications by authors named "Asad G Rao"
Background: Microvascular decompression (MVD) is the gold-standard surgical treatment for cranial nerve compression disorders, including trigeminal neuralgia (TN), hemifacial spasm (HFS), and glossopharyngeal neuralgia (GPN). This review synthesizes historical milestones, recent advances, and evolving techniques in MVD, with a primary focus on these conditions.
Methods: A comprehensive literature review was conducted using databases such as PubMed, SpringerLink, Google Scholar, BioMed Central, Scopus, and ScienceDirect.
Intersection of the glymphatic system and diabetes: Navigating a new frontier.
World J Diabetes
December 2024
Diabetes is one of the most devastating medical dilemmas impacting every region of the world severely. The study by Tian investigates glymphatic system dysfunction in the context of glucose metabolism and diabetes, using diffusion tensor imaging along the perivascular space. The study evaluated individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), prediabetes, and normal glucose metabolism.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCognitive clarity in colon surgery: The dexmedetomidine advantage.
World J Gastrointest Surg
November 2024
Colon cancer is one of the most prevalent cancers globally, especially in the older age group. A large number of older patients undergoing surgery for colon cancer suffer from postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD). The trial by Bu demonstrated that dexmedetomidine (Dex) significantly reduced the incidence of POCD compared to placebo in individuals undergoing colon cancer surgery.
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- - The case discusses a 7-year-old girl diagnosed with Rapunzel syndrome, a rare condition related to hair ingestion, leading to a gastrointestinal blockage called trichobezoar, which was initially difficult to diagnose.
- - Successful surgery was performed to remove the blockage, but the patient experienced complications like jejunojejunal intussusception after the procedure, underscoring the importance of ongoing medical attention and mental health evaluations.
- - The case highlights the link between psychiatric disorders, specifically trichotillomania and trichophagia, and the formation of trichobezoars, suggesting that both immediate post-surgical care and long-term psychiatric support are crucial for improving outcomes and preventing further gastrointestinal issues. *
Redefining hemorrhoid therapy with endoscopic polidocanol foam sclerobanding.
World J Gastroenterol
September 2024
Hemorrhoids are a common and painful condition, with conventional treatments such as endoscopic rubber band ligation (ERBL) and injection sclerotherapy often falling short due to high recurrence rates and significant post-operative pain. A clinical trial by Qu introduces a novel approach called endoscopic poli-docanol foam sclerobanding (EFSB). This multicenter randomized trial involved 195 patients with grade II and III internal hemorrhoids and demonstrated that EFSB significantly reduced recurrence rates and post-procedural pain while improving symptom relief and patient satisfaction compared to ERBL.
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