A Rare Case Report of Osteosarcoma of Maxilla with Double Free-Flap Reconstruction.

Osteosarcomas are rare and highly malignant bone tumours which are composed of malignant mesenchymal cells producing osteoid or immature bone. Maxillary osteosarcomas are rare tumours accounting for less than 1% of head and neck malignancies. Aggressive surgical resection is the main modality of treatment with good reconstruction.

Prevalence of metabolic syndrome in adolescents aged 10-18 years in Jammu, J and K.

Objective: To estimate the prevalence of metabolic syndrome among adolescents attending school in the Jammu region, India.

Materials And Methods: This is a cross-sectional study conducted between November 2009 and December 2010, among a total of 1160 school-going adolescents of both sexes aged 10-18 years. Relevant metabolic and anthropometric variables were analyzed and criteria suggested by National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel Third (NCEP-ATP III) modified forage was used to define metabolic syndrome.

PCNL--A comparative study in nonoperated and in previously operated (open nephrolithotomy/pyelolithotomy) patients--a single-surgeon experience.

Purpose: Re-procedure in patients with history of open stone surgery is usually challenging due to the alteration in the retroperitoneal anatomy. The aim of this study was to determine the possible impact of open renal surgery on the efficacy and morbidity of subsequent percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL).

Materials And Methods: From March 2009 until September 2010, 120 patients underwent PCNL.