Predictive Factors for the Complications of Dengue Fever in Children: A Retrospective Analysis.

Background and objective Dengue fever (DF) and its complications - dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) and dengue shock syndrome (DSS) - are major public health problems in Southeast Asia. Predicting the development of DHF and DSS using hematological parameters and ultrasonic signs of vascular leakage will help in reducing morbidity and mortality associated with these diseases. Hence, this study aimed to test the association of platelets and packed cell volume (PCV) on day one (D1) of admission with gallbladder wall thickness (GWT) and ascites, which herald the onset of DHF and DSS.

Penetrating Abdominal Trauma: Descriptive Analysis of a Case Series From an Indian Metropolitan City.

Introduction Penetrating abdominal trauma (PAT) is a major injury that patients present to the emergency department in developed and developing countries. There are many modes and causes of injury. The aim of this study is to analyse the patterns of presentation and parameters at assessment, including investigations, interventions and outcomes of penetrating abdominal trauma at a major trauma centre in an Indian metropolitan city.

Refractory Right Coronary Artery Spasm: A Case Report.

Herein, we report a case of severe coronary spasm during cardiac catheterization refractory to medical management. Although this condition is usually managed with vasodilating agents, our patient ultimately required placement of stents.