Polysomnography-guided mandibular distraction osteogenesis in Pierre Robin sequence patients.

Study Objectives: Craniofacial malformations with micrognathia cause high grades of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) measured by polysomnography (PSG). Mandibular distraction osteogenesis is a novel procedure for upper airway obstruction relief. Our primary objective was to describe the utilization of PSGs to improve obstruction in patients undergoing mandibular distraction.

Comparative study of clinical features of patients with celiac disease & those with concurrent celiac disease & type 1 diabetes mellitus.

Background & Objectives: Celiac disease (CD) and type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) share a common genetic locus and clinical manifestations. The present study was planned to compare clinical, biochemical and hormonal profiles of patients with CD and CD with T1DM.

Methods: Records of CD patients with age ≤20 yr, available anthropometric measurements, haematological, biochemical and hormonal workup with tissue transglutaminase IgA antibody and duodenal biopsy (Marsh grade) were screened.

Clinical presentation of celiac disease among pediatric compared to adolescent and adult patients.

Background: Celiac disease (CD) is being increasingly recognized in adults though a majority of patients continue to be diagnosed in childhood.

Aim: To compare the clinical presentation and profile of newly diagnosed pediatric and adolescent/adult CD patients.

Materials And Methods: Retrospective analysis of patients diagnosed with CD between year 1997 and 2007 in the pediatric group, and between year 2000 and 2007 in the adolescent/adult group was done for clinical presentation, endoscopic findings and duodenal histology.

Prevalence of coeliac disease in healthy blood donors: a study from north India.

Background: Blood donor screening can help predict prevalence of coeliac disease in population.

Methods: Between December 2010 and June 2011, healthy blood donors were screened using anti-tissue glutaminase antibodies. Those positive underwent duodenoscopy.

Chronic calcific pancreatitis presenting as an isolated left perinephric abscess: a case report and review of the literature.

Context: Acute and chronic pancreatitis may present with pseudocysts in atypical locations. Activated pancreatic enzymes track along anatomic fascial planes causing digestion of the surrounding tissues and resulting in distant pseudocysts. Pseudocysts at atypical locations pose significant diagnostic as well as therapeutic challenges.