Publications by authors named "P Balasundaram"

Meconium peritonitis (MP) as a cause of non-immune hydrops in neonates is rarely reported. We present a case of a 35-week gestational-age male neonate diagnosed with hydrops secondary to MP. Antenatal scan at 34 weeks and five days revealed features of fetal hydrops, and the prenatal workup did not reveal the etiology.

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  • The ASCEND technique for aspiration thrombectomy (AT) in large vessel occlusions aims to improve catheter navigation and reduce costs and procedure time compared to the standard ADAPT method.
  • A study comparing the two techniques found ASCEND showed significantly faster first-pass and total procedure times, requiring fewer additional devices and incurring lower costs.
  • Overall, ASCEND demonstrated comparable safety and effectiveness in achieving successful recanalization, suggesting it could be a more efficient alternative for treating anterior circulation strokes.
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Background: India bears the highest global burden of oral cancer, despite having an operational tobacco cessation framework. Occupational groups like solid waste management personnel face significant health challenges due to prevalent tobacco use, leading to oral potentially malignant lesions and oral cancer. Enhanced tobacco control strategies are essential for these groups.

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Gastroschisis is a congenital anomaly characterized by herniation of abdominal contents via a defect in the anterior abdominal wall. Gastroschisis can manifest as simple or complex, with additional complications such as atresia, perforation, ischemia, necrosis, or volvulus. While prenatal screening and advancements in surgical techniques have improved outcomes, infants with complex gastroschisis cases pose significant challenges in neonatal care.

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Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) is a common condition occurring at birth, impairing central nervous system function. Therapeutic hypothermia is beneficial for suspected HIE as it reduces mortality and disability in survivors but not for other types of encephalopathy (e.g.

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