Publications by authors named "V Agarwal"

Aim: Facial deformity can have a significant impact on a patient's self image and the ability to function and interact socially. Exact estimation of size is challenging when trying to replace a missing part. Aim of this study was to determine if there is a correlation between vertical length of nose and ear in Indian population.

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Chronic stress is one of the potential causes of the progression of metabolic syndrome (MS). Chronic stress decreases the release of Sirtuin-6 (SIRT6), which regulates MS by controlling glucose, insulin, lipids, and hypertension. Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) activates SIRT6 via the cholinergic anti-inflammatory pathway (CAP).

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Chronic stress is a major contributor to male reproductive dysfunction leading to testicular damage and impaired spermatogenesis. This study investigates the protective effects of β-sitosterol, a phytosterol with known antioxidant properties, against CUS-induced testicular damage in rats. Male Wistar rats were divided into Control, Chronic Unpredictable Stress (CUS), and CUS + β-sitosterol.

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Background: Patients undergoing hepato-pancreato-biliary surgery are typically preoperatively assessed using the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) classification, which is also used for case-mix adjustment when comparing centre outcomes. Studies determining the inter-rater variability of the ASA classification within hepato-pancreato-biliary surgery are currently lacking.

Methods: An international survey was collected and a case-vignette study was performed (November 2022-April 2023) regarding the ASA classification in patients undergoing hepato-pancreato-biliary surgery among anaesthesiologists and surgeons from (inter)national societies.

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Dural arteriovenous fistulas (dAVFs) are a type of vascular malformation that form within the dura mater. Though historically considered rare, their detection is expected to increase with the broader use of advanced cerebral angiography techniques. We describe two 80-year-old men presented for neurovascular procedures.

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