Publications by authors named "K Kuruvilla"
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- Hirschsprung-associated enterocolitis (HAEC) is a significant health issue that primarily affects people with Hirschsprung disease, causing high rates of illness and death.
- The disease arises from issues like nerve dysfunction in the gut, imbalances in gut bacteria, a weak intestinal barrier, and a compromised immune system.
- Symptoms often include fever, bloating, tiredness, vomiting, and diarrhea, making it crucial for medical professionals to be alert to these signs, especially in high-risk patients, as diagnosis and treatment depend on how severe the condition is.
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- The study investigates the phenomenon of ICU recidivism in post-cardiac surgery patients, noting that readmission is linked to higher morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs.
- Among 1,711 patients analyzed, 3.1% were readmitted to the ICU, primarily due to cardiac arrhythmias, with higher readmission rates associated with valvular procedures compared to coronary artery bypass grafting.
- Key risk factors for readmission included advanced age, specific postoperative complications, and a higher EuroSCORE 2, highlighting the need for early identification and management to improve patient outcomes.
Traumatic pulmonary artery pseudoaneurysms (PAP) are rare findings and are often associated with penetrating trauma to the chest. We present a case of a pulmonary artery pseudoaneurysm following blunt trauma. A 49-year-old man presented after a motor vehicle collision.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHirschsprung-associated enterocolitis (HAEC) was described in 1886 by Harald Hirschsprung and is a potentially deadly complication of Hirschsprung Disease. HAEC is classically characterized by abdominal distension, fever, and diarrhea, although there can be a variety of other associated symptoms, including colicky abdominal pain, lethargy, and the passage of blood-stained stools. HAEC occurs both pre-operatively and post-operatively, is the presenting symptom of HSCR in up to 25% of infants and varies in overall incidence from 20 to 60%.
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