Publications by authors named "K K Sadasivan"
A new species of Pomponia Stl, 1866 (Hemiptera: Cicadidae) from the P. linearis group is described from the Western Ghats of southern India. The hitherto unknown species, P.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFArteriovenous fistulas are an important means of vascular access for long-term haemodialysis in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). We evaluated the outcome of radiocephalic arteriovenous fistulas (RCAVFs) in 55 patients operated upon in our hospital in southern India. We studied the outcome of RCAVF surgery with the demographic factors, duration of diabetes, the diameter of the radial artery and cephalic vein, and any signs of atherosclerosis in the radial artery.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFA new classification for acquired split earlobes based on surgical implications is proposed here. Numerous techniques have been described and the choice of the surgery is a difficult one so a simplified approach to the choice of the repair method is provided. Any surgical repair, to stand the test of time must be simpler to perform and should serve the purpose of aesthetics as well as function.
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- Orthopaedic trauma patients often face challenges like mobility issues, fear, and self-care difficulties, affecting their recovery which is tied to both injury severity and psychological factors.
- The study aimed to see if an early psychosocial intervention combining movement with traditional care could improve both objective and self-reported physical recovery outcomes compared to standard care.
- A total of 112 patients were involved in the study, focusing on those with severe trauma, and data were collected at different stages of their recovery to evaluate the effectiveness of the integrative care approach.