Retrograde Progression of Inner Preputial Skin to Overcome Skin Shortage in Cases of Congenital Buried Penis.

Aim: The aim of this study is to report our experience in the treatment of congenital buried penis using a simplified technique of retrograde progression of inner preputial skin for reconstruction and overcome skin shortage.

Methods: This is a retrospective multi-institutional study conducted in the Department of Pediatric Surgery, I Q City Medical College and Hospital, Durgapur, West Bengal, India, and the Department of Paediatric Surgery, Rajiv Gandhi Super Specialty Hospital/Raichur Institute of Medical Sciences, Raichur, Karnataka, India, over a period of 3 years (from March 2019 to February 2022). A total of 14 cases of primary congenital buried penis were operated in the specified period.

Physicochemical and bioactive constituents, microbial counts, and color components of spray-dried L. pulp powder stored in different packaging materials under two controlled environmental conditions.

Currently, the demand for functional food items that impart health benefits has been rising. Blackberry ( L.) fruit has high anthocyanin content and other functional attributes.

Evaluation of the outcome of right subumbilical transverse incision approach for the management of complicated appendicitis in paediatric age group - A multi-institutional retrospective study.

Aim: The aim is to evaluate the outcome of right subumbilical transverse incision approach for the management of complicated appendicitis in paediatric age group.

Materials And Methods: This is a retrospective multi-institutional study which was conducted in the Department of Paediatric Surgery, I Q City Medical College and Hospital, Durgapur, West Bengal, India and the Department of Paediatric Surgery, Rajiv Gandhi Super Speciality Hospital/Raichur Institute of Medical Sciences, Raichur, Karnataka, India. In this study, a review of 77 paediatric patients operated for complicated appendicitis using a right subumbilical transverse incision approach was done for a period of 3 years (from December 2017 to December 2020).

Irreversible Sensorineural Hearing Loss in Post Covid-19 Patients-An Institutional Prospective Study.

SARS-CoV-2 virus could damage the hearing by several mechanisms, it could damage the auditory centre in the temporal lobe and direct peripheral injury to the sensory cells of the cochlear due to neurotropism of the virus. A Prospective hospital-based observational study was carried out at a tertiary care centre for a period of 22 months from January 2021 to October 2022. A total of 100 patients were selected according to inclusion criteria and exclusion criteria.

A comparative study of magnesium sulfate vs dexmedetomidine as an adjunct to epidural bupivacaine.

Background And Aims: This prospective, randomized, double-blind study was undertaken to establish the effect of addition of magnesium or dexmedetomidine, as an adjuvant, to epidural bupivacaine in lower limb surgeries.

Materials And Methods: One hundred and twenty ASA (American Society of Anesthesiologists) class I and II patients undergoing lower limb surgeries were enrolled to receive either magnesium sulfate (Group M) or dexmedetomidine (Group D) along with epidural bupivacaine for surgical anesthesia. All the study subjects received an epidural anesthesia with 14 ml of 0.

Ex situ conservation of Phyllanthus fraternus Webster and evaluation of genetic fidelity in regenerates using DNA-based molecular marker.

Germplasm storage of Phyllanthus fraternus by using synseed technology has been optimized. Synseeds were prepared from nodal segments taken from in vitro-grown plantlets. An encapsulation matrix of 3 % sodium alginate and 100 mM calcium chloride with polymerization duration up to 15 min was found most suitable for synseed formation.

A novel skin management scheme in surgery of epispadias undergoing Cantwell-Ransley repair: a technique to improve the aesthetics and minimize complications.

Objective: To describe a new scheme of skin cover in epispadias repair to improve the aesthetic results and minimize complications.

Patients And Methods: In the last 4 years, 7 male continent epispadias (aged 2-5 years) undergoing Cantwell-Ransley repair received a new technique of skin cover. After a U-shaped incision along the margin of urethral plate, a transverse incision beginning at the margin of urethral plate 7-10 mm proximal to the corona was carried along the prepucial edge upto the corresponding point at urethral plate margin on the other side.

Surgical anatomy of penis in exstrophy-epispadias: a study of arrangement of fascial planes and superficial vessels of surgical significance.

Objective: To study the anatomic arrangement of the fascial planes and superficial vessels in relationship to the laid-open urethral plate, glans, corpus spongiosum, and corpora cavernosa in the penis of patients with exstrophy or epispadias.

Materials And Methods: Of 6 patients, 4 had classic exstrophy and 2 had incontinent epispadias. These patients had presented beyond adolescence without previous intervention and were selected for the present study.

Species identification from dried snake venom.

Illegal trade in snake parts has increased enormously. In spite of strict protection under wildlife act, a large number of snakes are being killed ruthlessly in India for venom and skin. Here, an interesting case involving confiscation of crystallized dried snake venom and subsequent DNA-based species identification is reported.

Comparison of two approaches of infraclavicular brachial plexus block for orthopaedic surgery below mid-humerus.

The brachial plexus in infraclavicular region can be blocked by various approaches. Aim of this study was to compare two approaches (coracoid and clavicular) regarding success rate, discomfort during performance of block, tourniquet tolerance and complications. The study was randomised, prospective and observer blinded.