Publications by authors named "Varun Viswanathan"
Article Synopsis
- Caecal volvulus (CV) is a rare cause of large bowel obstruction caused by the twisting of the caecum and nearby structures, often leading to vague symptoms.
- A 37-year-old man presented with symptoms similar to an obstructed hernia and was diagnosed with CV after imaging showed a dilated ileum and collapsed colon, followed by emergency surgery.
- Successful recovery post-surgery emphasizes the importance of considering rare conditions like CV in abdominal pain cases and highlights the need for effective imaging and diagnostic strategies.
Aim: The aim of our study was to study and compare the impact and efficacy of medical nutrition therapy (MNT) with that of the standard nutrition therapy(SNT) in children diagnosed with Severe thiness in the age group of 5-10 years and diagnosed as severely thin.
Study Design: It was a prospective comparative study, conducted over a period of 18 months at the Nutrition Rehabilitation, Research and Training Centre (NRRTC) associated with a tertiary care hospital in India.
Methods And Materials: A total of 113 children in the age group of 5 to 10 years with severe thinness were enrolled and divided into 2 groups-58 were placed in the MNT group and 55 in the SNT group for a period of 8 weeks.