Publications by authors named "S V Kanitkar"

Bardet-Biedl syndrome is a central obesity syndrome with a hereditary link affecting non-motile cilia that can be diagnosed clinically. Central obesity and polydactyly are important phenotypic features of this syndrome. Most cases are identified in early childhood.

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Aim The aim of this study is to analyze the demographic distribution (age and gender distribution), presenting symptoms, and evaluate the underlying etiology of hyponatremia among the study population. The presence of comorbidities and the volume status (hypovolemia, euvolemia, or hypervolemia) of elderly hyponatremic patients with varying severity of hyponatremia were assessed. Methods This cross-sectional, observational study was conducted in Dr.

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  • Hepatorenal syndrome (HRS) is a condition that causes kidney failure in patients with advanced liver disease, particularly due to liver cirrhosis, portal hypertension, and ascites, without any prior kidney issues.
  • A study at Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College aimed to analyze the demographic data, causes, and outcomes of 100 HRS patients from various hospital departments, with a focus on their clinical histories and symptomatology.
  • Results revealed that 76% of the patients were male, 78% had alcoholic cirrhosis, with a mortality rate of 12%, underscoring the critical need for early detection and management of HRS to enhance patient care.
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Introduction: The introduction of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) into clinical practice has revolutionized bedside hemodynamic assessment in recent years. POCUS has expanded its utility to include evaluating and grading venous congestion through Doppler analysis of venous blood flow. This innovative technique, VExUS (venous excess ultrasound), comprehensively evaluates venous congestion across multiple sites, including the inferior vena cava (IVC), hepatic vein, portal vein, and intrarenal vasculature.

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Ogilvie's syndrome represents an acute form of intestinal obstruction that occurs in the absence of a detectable mechanical blockage impeding fecal passage. Hence, it is also given the name of intestinal pseudo-obstruction. It has been deemed a disease of imbalance between the arms of the autonomic nervous system with an increase in parasympathetic outflow.

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