Purpose Hepatic abscesses remain a significant clinical challenge due to high morbidity and mortality. This research aims to examine the etiological spectrum, management approaches, clinical features, and results in hepatic abscesses in a tertiary care facility in northern India, emphasizing the distinctions among pyogenic liver abscesses (PLAs) and amoebic liver abscesses (ALAs). Methods This retrospective study was done at GSVM Medical College, Kanpur, analyzing 725 patients with hepatic abscesses over a 10-year period.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: To assess and evaluate the knowledge, awareness, and usage of inter-dental aids among the patients visiting a dental hospital.
Materials And Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted among patients using a questionnaire for evaluation of routine oral hygiene regimens.
Results: 89% of patients brush their teeth only once a day.