Toxicological consequences of yellowjacket wasp and its larvae entomophagy in Himalayan region of Nepal; case report and review of literature.

Entomophagy, or insect consumption, is a common traditional practice in Asia, Africa, and South America including Nepal. Despite its longstanding cultural presence, there is limited literature on the toxicological effects of ingesting wasp larvae. This case report describes seven individuals who experienced toxicity after consuming pan-fried yellowjacket wasp larvae in August 2023.

Ruptured Sinus of Valsalva: An Unusual Cause of Heart Failure.

A 35-year-old male patient presented with heart failure. On examination, there was a continuous murmur over the left sternum. Transthoracic echocardiography revealed a ruptured aneurysm arising from the noncoronary sinus of Valsalva and draining into the right atrium.

Microsurgical Treatment for Complex Basilar Artery Aneurysms with Long-Term Follow-Up in a Series of 35 Cases.

Background: There has been a massive shift in the balance toward endovascular therapy for basilar artery (BA) aneurysms in the modern era.

Methods: We retrospectively reviewed clinical and radiologic data from patients with BA aneurysms who were treated in a single medical center during a 10-year period from August 2006 to May 2016.

Results: Thirty-five consecutive patients with 46 aneurysms during the 10-year period were included.