Publications by authors named "D G Sandhya"

Article Synopsis
  • * Rarely, SSZ can cause agranulocytosis, a serious condition where white blood cell counts drop dangerously low, as seen in two reported cases after six weeks of SSZ treatment.
  • * Monitoring blood counts regularly after starting SSZ is crucial, as patients showed recovery after stopping the drug and receiving additional treatments like colony-stimulating factors and antibiotics.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) stands as an essential surgical procedure for addressing the persistent challenge of dacryocystitis-a condition marked by inflammation of the lacrimal sac due to nasolacrimal duct obstruction. A hospital-based retrospective study was conducted in a tertiary care hospital, spanning the years 2018 to 2023, involving 34 patients who underwent Endoscopic Dacryocystorhinostomy. The study involved the examination of their clinical presentations, surgical techniques employed, and resulting outcomes along with causes of failure.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Fungal rhinosinusitis accounts for a significant portion of paranasal sinus diseases, with fungus ball being the most frequently observed form, constituting 27% of cases. While commonly affecting the maxillary sinus, sphenoid sinus localization occurred in 24.78% of cases.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Background: Dendrocalamus strictus (Roxb.) Nees, generally referred to as 'Male bamboo,' is a globally prevalent and highly significant species of bamboo. It is a versatile species and possesses notable industrial significance.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

One of the congenital abnormalities encountered in newborns is hearing loss. Birth hypoxia, asphyxia, and ischemia have all been implicated as primary causes of early hearing loss or deafness. Prospective study was done on neonates in NICU having APGAR scoring of < 7 in 5th minute or neonates diagnosed with birth asphyxia.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF