Bilateral gangrene of lower limbs in a neonate.

Limb gangrene in a neonate is an extremely rare clinical problem and bilateral symmetrical lower limbs type is even rarer. Only few clinical cases have been reported thus far with idiopathic etiology or associated with rare conditions. Known causes in literature are sepsis, extravasation of intravenous fluid, following a complicated delivery and secondary to invasive monitoring.

Impact of renal transplantation on erectile dysfunction due to chronic renal failure in male patients.

Background: Erectile dysfunction can be defined as the persistent inability of man to achieve penile erection and maintain it sufficient for satisfactory coitus. The objectives of this study were to find out the impact of successful renal transplantation on the degree and frequency of erectile dysfunction.

Methods: Thirty patients of end stage renal disease that were on regular haemodialysis and candidates of renal transplantation of age range 20-55 years were included in the study after getting informed consent.

Role of digital rectal examination and prostate specific antigen in detecting carcinoma prostate.

Objective: To investigate the ability of digital rectal examination (DRE) and prostate specific antigen (PSA) in detecting carcinoma prostate.

Design: Descriptive cross-sectional study.

Place And Duration Of Study: The study was conducted in the Department of Urology and Renal Transplantation from December 1996 to December 1999.