Publications by authors named "O P Shrestha"
Background: Inguinal hernias are encountered commonly, but there is a lack of uniformity and standardization in repair techniques. There are a variety of repair methods, from open methods to laparoscopic approaches. The available laparoscopic techniques that exist for inguinal hernia repair are transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) repair and totally extraperitoneal (TEP) repair.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Acute appendicitis, despite being the most common surgery, can result in increased morbidity and mortality in the case of perforated appendicitis. Identifying a perforation early can reduce the impact on the patient. Bilirubin, C-reactive protein (CRP), and white blood cell (WBC) count have been shown to indicate perforation in appendicitis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Autism Spectrum Disorder is a complex neurodevelopmental condition. Early identification of symptoms is crucial for timely intervention, yet diagnosing very young children can be challenging due to the variability in symptom presentation and the influence of other developmental factors. This study aimed to find the prevalence of the emergence of early behavioural signs in Nepalese children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
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- Fingertip injuries from motorbike chain accidents significantly affect daily activities, highlighting a common issue.
- A study at B&B Hospital in Kathmandu analyzed 256 fingertip injury cases between 2018 and 2022, finding 136 linked to motorbike chains, mostly affecting males and the index/middle fingers.
- Various surgical treatments were used, with V-Y Plasty being the most prevalent, emphasizing the need for prevention and patient-focused treatment strategies.
Introduction: Postprocedural infection has been a top priority for the perioperative team. The use of sterile gloves to counter this became popular and was routinely used, but randomized studies have shown that the benefit that was thought to be added by the use of sterile gloves is insignificant and that not all procedures require the use of sterile gloves.
Methods: Prospective protocol registration was and electronic databases were searched without using any search filters.