Publications by authors named "Karikal Chakaravarthi"

Necrotizing Fasciitis (NF) is a rare, rapidly progressive severe bacterial soft tissue infection with a high mortality rate. NF classically involves the trunk, groin/perineum, lower limbs, and postoperative wound sites. NF secondary to spinal anaesthesia in a young postpartum female is extremely rare.

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With the advent of newer radiological investigations, choledochal cysts are being diagnosed more often in present era. These cysts are commonly diagnosed in early childhood and infancy, although some go undetected to be diagnosed in adulthood. These malformations are associated with multiple complications like cholangitis, jaundice, pancreatitis, rupture or even malignancy.

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Duplication cysts occur because of congenital aberration during gut development. They are commonly diagnosed during infancy and rarely during adulthood. We present an adult male who presented to surgical emergency with acute intestinal obstruction.

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