Incidence of burns and factors associated with their hospitalisation in Rawalpindi, Pakistan.

Background: The burden of burns is largely underreported due to the lack of a surveillance system in Pakistan. The aim of our study was to determine the incidence of burns and factors associated with their hospitalisation in the city of Rawalpindi, Pakistan.

Methods: A prospective observational study from July 2007 to June 2008 was conducted.

Differences in reporting of violence and deliberate self harm related injuries to health and police authorities, Rawalpindi, Pakistan.

Background: The aim of study was to assess differences in reporting of violence and deliberate self harm (DSH) related injuries to police and emergency department (ED) in an urban town of Pakistan.

Methods/principal Findings: Study setting was Rawalpindi city of 1.6 million inhabitants.

Role of nasogastric intubation after small bowel anastomosis.

Objective: To determine advantages and disadvantages of postoperative nasogastric intubation after small bowel anastomosis.

Study Design: Quasi experimental.

Place And Duration Of Study: Surgical Unit-I, Holy Family Hospital, Rawalpindi, from December 2003 to December 2006.

Endoscopic dilation of esophageal strictures.

Objective: To review the experience of endoscopic dilation of esophageal strictures at a tertiary care hospital.

Design: Descriptive study.

Place And Duration Of Study: Shifa International Hospital, Islamabad January 1985 to January 2003.