Publications by authors named "K Hari Kishan Raju"

Introduction: Large retrosternal goiters often cause tracheal compression and deviation, leading to respiratory symptoms and complicating surgical treatment. Total thyroidectomy is the treatment of choice though it carries a risk of complications due to the altered anatomy and its proximity to vital structures. This study examines the outcomes of total thyroidectomy in patients with retrosternal goiters and assesses the impact of tracheal compression on clinical results.

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  • Total thyroidectomy can lead to postoperative hypocalcemia, which may be temporary or permanent, with calcium being vital for various bodily functions.
  • The study analyzed data from patients who underwent the surgery, focusing on those with retrosternal extension and central compartment clearance to compare the incidence and severity of hypocalcemia.
  • Results indicated a higher risk of hypocalcemia in patients with retrosternal extension and those undergoing extensive surgical procedures, with some patients needing long-term calcium supplementation.
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Background: Reasonable accommodation (RA) refers to adjustments or modifications that an employer makes to the workplace to enable an employee with a mental illness to perform the essential functions of their job. Employer and employee should work together to determine the most beneficial accommodations that would not impose an undue hardship on the employer.

Materials And Methods: An exploratory study design with a purposive sampling technique was used in the current study.

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Introduction Head and neck cancers account for 30% of malignancies in India and oral squamous cell carcinoma is most common. 80% of the patients present with locally advanced disease and many of them are inoperable. In this study we documented the outcomes of neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NACT) in locally advanced oral cancer staged T4 with regards to downstaging the disease and to make the tumor more amenable for surgery with better access.

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