Evaluation of SEE-FIM (Sectioning and Extensively Examining the FIMbriated End) Protocol in Identifying Fallopian Tube Precursor Lesions in Women with Ovarian Tumors.

Background: Studies of prophylactic salpingo-oophorectomies in high-risk population led to incidental finding of precursor lesions in the fimbrial end of fallopian tube rather than the ovary. Early detection of these precursor lesions can be helpful in the prevention of ovarian tumors, and the presence of these lesions can be more efficiently studied by applying Sectioning and Extensively Examining the FIMbriated End (SEE-FIM) protocol.

Aim: To study precursor lesions of fallopian tubes associated with ovarian tumors by applying SEE-FIM protocol.

Sialolipoma of parotid gland in a 1-year-old male child: A case report and review of literature.

Sialolipoma is a recently described rare histological variant of lipoma, characterized by well-demarcated proliferation of mature adipocytes with secondary entrapment of salivary gland elements. Less than forty cases of sialolipoma have been reported in English literature. This tumor has been reported both in major and minor salivary glands, with the parotid gland being the most common site.

Comparison of tamsulosin and silodosin in the management of acute urinary retention secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia in patients planned for trial without catheter. A prospective randomized study.

Introduction: We present a prospective randomized study to compare the efficacy of tamsulosin and silodosin in patients suffering from acute urinary retention caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia, planned for trial without catheter.

Material And Methods: Patients with acute urinary retention secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia (total 160) were catheterized and randomized into two groups: Group A: tamsulosin 0.4 mg (80 patients) and Group B: silodosin 8 mg (80 patients).

Pleomorphic Hyalinizing Angiectatic Tumour: A Rare Case Report and Discussion of Differential Diagnosis.

Pleomorphic Hyalinizing Angiectatic Tumour (PHAT) is one of the rare soft tissue tumour which is non-metastasizing. The origin of this tumour is yet uncertain. It occurs in adults as a slow growing subcutaneous mass mimicking clinically and histologically to various benign and malignant soft tissue tumours such as schwannoma, haemangioma and malignant fibrous histiocytoma.

A Rare Case of Genital Malformation with Omphalocele, Exstrophy of Bladder, Imperforate Anus and Spinal Defect Complex-Autopsy Findings.

Omphalocele, Exstrophy of cloaca, Imperforate anus and Spinal defects (OEIS) is a severe manifestation of exstrophy-epispadias sequence with a combination of defects including OEIS. It results from improper closure of anterior abdominal wall and defective development of cloaca and urogenital septum due to defect in blastogenesis during the 4 week of gestation. Identification of this complex is important through foetal autopsy as this condition can recur in siblings.

Antianginal Efficacy and Tolerability of Ranolazine as an Add-on Drug to Concomitant Medications Primarily Metoprolol in Chronic Stable Angina Patients: A Prospective, Open-Label Study.

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy and tolerability of ranolazine as an add-on drug in chronic stable angina patients and the impact of ranolazine on the quality of life in chronic stable angina patients receiving other antianginal medications.

Materials And Methods: It was a prospective, open-label, hospital-based study involving 144 patients with chronic stable angina. First group received either metoprolol 12.

Brucellosis in Occupationally Exposed Groups.

Introduction: In India, high incidence of human brucellosis may be expected, as the conditions conducive for human brucellosis exist. Limited studies have been undertaken on human brucellosis especially in occupationally-exposed groups.

Aim: To estimate prevalence of anti-brucellar antibodies, evaluate the clinical manifestations, risk factors and Knowledge, Attitude and Practices (KAP) levels about brucellosis among occupationally exposed groups.

A Prediction Formula for Double Product in Pregnancy.

Introduction: Maternal cardiovascular changes in pregnancy are numerous and increase in double product throughout pregnancy is the part of the same process. Double product is a cardinal surrogate of the myocardial oxygen demand and cardiac workload. It is the product of heart rate and systolic blood pressure and an important determinant of cardiovascular risk in hypertensive patients.

Pleural Nocardiosis in an Immunocompetent Patient: A Case Report.

Nocardiosis is a rare infection that has attracted attention with its increased rate of occurrence in the recent years. In India there is a rare documentation of the pleural involvement in nocardiosis. We report here a case of pleural nocardiosis caused by Nocardia brasiliensis in an immunocompetent patient.

Predicting Difficult Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Based on Clinicoradiological Assessment.

Introduction: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) is the gold standard treatment for symptomatic cholelithiasis. However, of all Laparoscopic cholecystectomies, 1-13% requires conversion to an open for various reasons. Thus, for surgeons it would be helpful to establish criteria that would predict difficult laparoscopic cholecystectomy and conversion preoperatively.

Bilateral Multiple Variations in Carotid Arteries-A Case Report.

The common carotid arteries are the largest bilateral arteries of the head and neck. The common carotid arteries may bifurcate higher or lower than the usual levels. A higher bifurcation is more common.

A Retrospective Analysis of Direct Medical Cost and Cost of Drug Therapy in Hospitalized Patients at Private Hospital in Western India.

Background: Pharmacoeconomics is analytical tool to know cost of hospitalization and its effect on health care system and society. In India, apart from the government health services, private sector also play big role to provide health care services.

Objective: To study the direct medical cost and cost of drug therapy in hospitalized patients at private hospital.

Extensive nephroureteric calcification presenting with renal failure: A rare case report.

The diagnosis of renal Tuberculosis (TB) can be hypothesized in the setting of non-specific bacterial cystitis associated with a therapeutic failure or a urinalysis with a persistent leukocyturia and absence of bacteriuria. Renal TB is an important cause of kidney disease, mainly in tropical areas of the globe, which can lead to end-stage renal disease if not diagnosed early and treated correctly. We report a case of a 58 year man with a past history of pulmonary TB treated for six months with extensive nephroureteric calcification presenting with renal failure.

Analysis of Out Door Patients' Prescriptions According to World Health Organization (WHO) Prescribing Indicators Among Private Hospitals in Western India.

Background: Prescription is document through which doctor, patient and pharmacist are communicated. Many a times if these documents are not properly written or misinterpreted it can affect management of patients. WHO established prescribing indicators to analyse prescription and promoted rational use of drugs and better management of patients.

Scrotal hemangioma: a case report.

We report a case of scrotal-hemangioma in a 14-year-old boy. Subcutaneous scrotal-perineal hemangioma may mimic an inguinal hernia, thus forming a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. Histopathological study confirms the diagnosis.

Extended Open Transgastric Necrosectomy (EOTN) as a Safer Procedure for Necrotizing Pancreatitis.

The treatment of infected necrotizing pancreatitis has evolved from time to time and the success of surgical intervention depends on the timing of necrosectomy. Bacterial infection occurs in 40-70% of patients with necrotizing pancreatitis. Infection is the main risk factor for mortality among patients with pancreatic necrosis.

Comparison of three blood culture techniques in the diagnosis of human brucellosis.

Background: Isolation of Brucella is the gold standard in the laboratory diagnosis of brucellosis. As Brucella is intracellular and the number of circulating bacteria is usually low, removal/dilution of antibacterial substances, concentration of bacteria and optimal culture conditions may enhance the rate of isolation.

Aims And Objectives: The objective of the following study was to compare the lysis concentration (LC), clot culture and conventional Castaneda blood culture techniques for the isolation rate and recovery time in the diagnosis of human brucellosis.

Bilateral multiple renal vessels: a case report.

The kidneys receive arterial supply from the paired renal arteries. During routine dissection we observed in an adult male cadaver the following variation. Bilateral variation is seen in 5%-10% of individuals.

A study of knowledge, attitude and practices on immunization of children in urban slums of bijapur city, karnataka, India.

Background: The immunization coverage is not uniform in India. In Karnataka, except for Uttar Kannada District (very high immunization coverage of 95%) and 14 districts that have shown a better immunization coverage (>85% coverage), the remaining 15 districts (including Bijapur District) have poor coverage. The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) 2002 report on Bijapur district shows that only a little over one fourth of the children were fully immunized (25.

Biochemical effects of lead exposure on battery manufacture workers with reference to blood pressure, calcium metabolism and bone mineral density.

Lead is one of the most widely scattered toxic metals in the environment and used by mankind for over 9,000 years. Lead in the environment may be derived from natural or anthropogenic sources. In humans, lead can cause a wide range of biological effects depending upon the level and duration of exposure.

Topical Phenytoin Application in Grade I and II Diabetic Foot Ulcers: A Prospective Study.

Background: India is fast becoming world diabetes capital. Diabetic foot infections are major problems among innumerable complications associated with diabetes.

Material And Methods: A randomized control study was conducted to evaluate the effect of topical phenytoin on healing in diabetic foot ulcers.

Isolation, identification, and antibiogram of enterococci isolated from patients with urinary tract infection.

Background/objectives: Enterococci, though commensals in adult feces are important nosocomial pathogens. The most common nosocomial infection caused by these organisms is urinary tract infection.

Objectives: (1) To isolate and speciate enterococci from cases of urinary tract infection.