Publications by authors named "K Muruga Bharathy"

Acute colonic pseudo-obstruction in the immediate post-partum period, following Caesarean section is rare, and requires a high index of suspicion for diagnosis. Sometimes, rapidly progressive dilatation of the caecum can lead to perforation peritonitis. There are only a few case reports describing this important entity.

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Intestinal malrotation (IM) results from abnormal midgut rotation during embryogenesis and usually presents in early infancy. IM in adults is often an incidental radiological diagnosis. Right colon cancer with IM has been sparingly reported in the world literature.

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Background: Comprehensive assessment of quality of life of live liver donors is required for adequate donor outcome reporting, but there is a lack of prospective data. Assessment of all aspects of liver donation over a long period is a necessity to have complete understanding of the donation process.

Methods: Prospectively collected data of liver donors operated between March 2012 to August 2013, examined donors (n = 52) from predonation to five years after the donation.

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Article Synopsis
  • Pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) is a common surgery aimed at treating tumors in the pancreatic head and surrounding areas.
  • The surgery can lead to liver ischemia if certain blood vessels are compromised, especially in patients with median arcuate ligament syndrome (MALS).
  • A case study is presented where a patient with MALS improved after surgery by releasing the ligament, restoring blood flow, and the report discusses preventive measures for managing MALS during PD.
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Introduction: A large hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) with macrovascular invasion is generally considered to have poor prognosis due to unfavorable tumor biology andsuch patients are relegated to palliative options. This report describes long term survival after surgery in a patient with HCC and tumor thrombus in the rightatrium.

Methods: Case records of the patient, details of follow up visits and surveillance computed tomography scans performed were reviewed.

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