Publications by authors named "Sharma Paudel"

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  • Segmental spinal dysgenesis is a rare congenital condition affecting the spine, causing issues like abnormal spinal cord development and scoliosis due to malformation during fetal development.
  • A 2-year-old girl with this condition was unable to walk and had frequent urination; MRI revealed significant spinal cord and nerve abnormalities as well as scoliosis.
  • Treatment included rehabilitation and surgery to correct her scoliosis, along with addressing associated issues like neurogenic bladder and kidney swelling.
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  • - The study focused on the variations in the branching patterns of the Arch of Aorta (AoA) in patients who underwent contrast-enhanced Multidetector Computed Tomography (MDCT), which are important for managing cardiovascular and neck surgeries.
  • - Conducted on 513 patients from August 2018 to July 2019, the study found that 13.45% had variations, with 9.94% showing common origins for the left common carotid artery and brachiocephalic trunk, highlighting significant anatomical differences.
  • - The research concluded that contrast-enhanced CT is the best method for identifying AoA variations, which is critical in surgical planning to minimize risks during vascular interventions.
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Objective: To share the initial experience of trans-abdominal multifetal pregnancy reduction (MFPR) in Nepal.

Method: The procedure was performed in 108 patients in a private hospital over a period of 3 years. Under ultrasound guidance, intracardiac injection of 0.

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Introduction: Minimally invasive image-guided percutaneous core needle biopsy can obtain tissue samples for diagnosis of subpleural lung cancer, which is crucial for the correct management of lung lesions. Common complications of lung biopsy include pneumothorax, parenchymal haemorrhage and haemoptysis. The study aimed to determine the prevalence of ultrasound-guided biopsy among patients with lung lesions undergoing procedures in interventional radiology of a tertiary care centre.

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Unlabelled: Mesenteric ischemia is a surgical emergency. The presence of hepatic portal venous gas and pneumatosis intestinalis is a frequent finding in computed tomography. Not all hepatic portal venous gas and pneumatosis intestinalis are due to mesenteric ischemia.

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Background: Lumbar disc herniation is one of the important and common causes of low back pain. There are various modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors for the development of lumbar disc herniation. Any change in the orientation or asymmetry of the facet joint i.

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Von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) disease is an autosomal-dominant syndrome caused by mutations in the VHL gene, located on the short arm of chromosome 3. Patients with VHL are likely to manifest with a spectrum of multiple benign and malignant tumors involving various organ systems. We present a case of a 28-year-old female without a remarkable family history who presented with complaints of hematuria and abdominal discomfort.

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Background: Rhino-orbital-cerebral mucormycosis (ROCM) is a life-threatening condition caused by a saprophytic fungus that predominately affecting immune-compromised patients. Early diagnosis of ROCM is of utmost importance to start the treatment as early as possible to prevent early and horrible complications of the disease.

Materials And Methods: This retrospective study evaluated the imaging findings of 21 patients with biopsy and KOH mount-based evidence of invasive ROCM.

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Background: The purpose of this study is to determine whether preoperative magnetic resonance image measurements can predict the hamstring tendon autograft diameter during anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.

Methods: We prospectively evaluated Forty-two patients with anterior cruciate ligament injury who underwent reconstruction using hamstring tendon autograft. Preoperative diameters and cross-sectional areas of the hamstring tendons were estimated using magnetic resonance imaging of the knee.

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Pulmonary arteriovenous malformation (PAVM) is a rare vascular anomaly characterized by abnormal communication between the pulmonary artery and vein. It is a rare cause of hemoptysis. Computed tomographic angiography (CTA) has become the preferred and dependable diagnostic approach for identifying PAVM.

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Key Clinical Message: Balloon kyphoplasty is a promising treatment option for osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures with posterior cortical defect, offering pain relief, vertebral height restoration, and low risk of cement leakage.

Abstract: Millions of people worldwide suffer from osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures (OVCFs) annually, which cause pain and functional limitations, particularly in the elderly. Conservative treatments such as pain management, rest, and medication are frequently used, while surgical options such as vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty are considered.

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Key Clinical Message: Pancreas divisum (PD) can be one of the causes of unexplained chronic abdominal pain. In PD, the dominant duct drains the majority of the pancreas via the minor papilla, which can be conveyed in the imaging as crossing duct sign.

Abstract: We report a case a of 16-year-old man who presented with unexplained chronic abdominal pain.

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Colloid cysts (CCs) of third ventricle are rare benign lesions. They present with acute hydrocephalus and its sequalae like brain herniation, infarcts resulting even death in otherwise healthy individual. We present a case of an acute hydrocephalus caused by CC of third ventricle.

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Background: COVID-19 which has caused significant morbidity and mortality around the world has been declared by the World Health Organization to be a global health emergency. Our objective was to find out the lung parenchymal patterns commonly evident in high resolution Computed Tomography in patients with COVID-19 pneumonia.

Methods: A retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted at a tertiary multi-specialty hospital in Kathmandu, Nepal.

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Unlabelled: Mitochondrial encephalomyopathy, lactic acidosis, and stroke-like syndrome (MELAS) is a rare neurodegenerative inherited disorder that is characterized by stroke-like episodes, seizures, endocrine, and multiple system involvement. It is important to consider it as a differential diagnosis in a young patient with stroke-like episodes as it is progressive and has multiple complications.

Case Presentation: A 28-year-old male presented with slurring of speech and drowsiness for 7 h.

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Unlabelled: Obstructed hemivagina and ipsilateral renal agenesis (OHVIRA) syndrome also known as the Herlyn-Werner-Wunderlich Syndrome is a rare embryological disorder associated with Mullerian and mesonephric duct abnormality.

Case Presentation: The cases presented describe the imaging (ultrasound and MRI) findings of four young females who presented with dysmenorrhea and urinary complaints. All of them had solitary kidneys with a didelphic uterus and unilateral hematometrocolpos.

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Introduction: The knowledge of the variations of the abnormal anatomy of pancreaticobiliary union is of great importance for understanding various pathologies of the biliary tract, gall bladder, and pancreas as well as to avoid surgical complications and morbidity which may arise from pancreaticobiliary maljunction. Moreover, it helps in the early diagnosis and preventive treatment of pancreaticobiliary disease. The objective of this study was to find out the prevalence of abnormal anatomic variations of the pancreaticobiliary union in magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography examinations.

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Unlabelled: Radiology plays a very important part in the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of children. Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging are the two most crucial developments in the modern era. However, the two modalities have their challenges to overcome.

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Background: The females in the reproductive age group are vulnerable to injuries and diseases. There is no reliable evidence of the pattern of deaths in reproductive age group females from Nepal. This study was conducted to explore the patterns of deaths of females of the reproductive age group in Nepal.

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Inferior vena cava thrombosis (IVCT) is a rare complication of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in the legs. The etiology of IVC thrombosis can be divided into genetic versus nongenetic (environmental/acquired) etiological factors found in Virchow's triad of stasis, endothelial injury, and hypercoagulability. Hyperhomocysteinemia is a rare risk factor for venous thromboembolism and atherosclerotic disease.

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Background: Atrial septal defect is one of the most common congenital cardiac disorders requiring intervention. We compared a minimally invasive method for atrial septal defect closure that included total peripheral cannulation and an anterior mini-thoracotomy incision of 5 cm or less with a median sternotomy approach.

Methods: This was a retrospective cross-sectional study among patients with Atrial Septal Defect.

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Dravet syndrome is rare genetic epilepsy syndrome and epileptic encephalopathy. The patient initially has normal developmental profile with plateau or regression that begins after seizure onset. We report a case of two-year-old child diagnosed as dravet syndrome with moderate cerebral atrophy and ventricular dilatation as rare MRI finding.

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Introduction: Sonographic carotid intima media thickness measurement in diabetic patients is an important tool for estimating the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events. It is a simple, noninvasive and widely available tool which can give idea of further treatment needed. The objective of this study was to determine the mean intima media complex thickness in patients with type II diabetes mellitus attending a tertiary care center.

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Diagnostic radiology plays a crucial role in children. The pediatric population has been less studied than the adult population since the initial period of the COVID-19 pandemic to date. Realizing the potential utility of structured reporting, different guidelines and international consensus statements regarding COVID-19 in the pediatric population have been released in recent times.

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Introduction: Stereopsis is defined as the ability to perceive object depth. It is measured in seconds of arc. Reduced stereoacuity impinges one's academic as well as a professional performance.

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