Publications by authors named "Prabin Kumar Bam"
Article Synopsis
- Gastroepiploic artery aneurysms (GEAAs) are a rare type of splanchnic artery aneurysms, with a prevalence of only 0.4% among all SAAs, and are most commonly caused by factors like atherosclerosis, trauma, and infections.
- A case study detailed a 35-year-old female with no significant medical history who experienced shock due to a spontaneously ruptured right gastroepiploic artery aneurysm, detected via a CECT scan.
- GEAAs are more common in males and tend to rupture after age 50, making spontaneous ruptures in younger females extremely rare, necessitating urgent surgical treatment due to associated high risks of mortality
Article Synopsis
- Acute gastric volvulus is a rare and serious condition that can be hard to diagnose because it shows unusual symptoms.
- A unique case involved a 38-year-old male with a nonincarcerated organo-axial gastric volvulus linked to a para-esophageal hiatus hernia, diagnosed primarily through CT imaging.
- Successful open surgery treated this complex case, underscoring the need for a better understanding and customized management strategies to improve patient outcomes.
Hepatolithiasis is a rare condition requiring multidisciplinary treatment approach. In this case report we present a case of multiple hepatolithiasis successfully treated with right hepatectomy. A 54 years-old asymptomatic female with previous history of hepaticojejunostomy for recurrent CBD stone was diagnosed with hepatolithiasis during routine follow-up.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFKey Clinical Message: Managing diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) in individuals with severe dyslipidemia necessitates a comprehensive approach. While rehydration and continuous insulin infusion are fundamental components of DKA management due to the underlying insulin deficiency, the presence of severe hyperlipidemia with eruptive xanthomas warrants additional consideration. Early initiation of lipid-lowering agents can expedite the resolution of cutaneous lesions and substantially mitigate the risk of severe complications such as pancreatitis, along with attenuating long-term cardiovascular risks.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF