Laparoscopic limited hemicolectomy for descending colo-colic intussusception in an adult.

Intussusception in adults represents 1% of bowel obstructions and up to 0.02% of all hospital admissions. Amongst these, colo-colic intussusception of the descending colon forms the rarest of causes due to the fixed nature of the descending colon.

infection of the wrist joint: A current concepts review.

Background: Osteoarticular Tuberculosis (TB) of wrist joint is a rare, often misdiagnosed form of site affected by infection that can lead to severe disability and morbidity. This review aims to summarize the current literature on the diagnosis and management of infection of the wrist joint.

Materials And Methods: A comprehensive search strategy using the PEO (Population, Exposure, Outcome) framework was conducted on PubMed, Google Scholar, and Web of Science databases from 1967 to 2022, excluding single case reports and correspondence articles.

Accuracy of Advanced Pediatric Life Support Intubation Depth Formula in Indian Children Aged 1 to 12 Years.

Objective: To evaluate the accuracy of the Advanced Pediatric Life Support (APLS) endotracheal tube (ET) depth formula in Indian children aged 1 to 12 years.

Methods: We enrolled 86 children aged 1-12 years requiring intubation and ventilation. The ET depth was determined using the APLS formula, and chest X-rays were utilized to evaluate 'appropriate ET depth (accuracy)' based on 'vertebral level criteria' and 'safe distance between ET tip and carina.

A Rare Case of Conservative Management of Multiple Aerodigestive Fistulas in a Patient.

Acquired aerodigestive fistulas include tracheoesophageal fistulas (TEF) and bronchoesophageal fistulas (BEF). Common causes of acquired fistulas are usually malignant in origin. Tubercular tracheoesophageal fistula and bronchoesophageal fistula are rare.

Clinical and radiological efficacy of single-dose intra-articular high-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid in knee osteoarthritis.

Context: While visco-supplementation is being used for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis (OA), the published reports vary widely in benefits afforded by this treatment. It was therefore proposed to assess the objective parameters along with subjective outcomes.

Aims: Our study assessed the radiological and clinical efficacy of single-dose high-molecular-weight intra-articular hyaluronic acid (HMW-IAHA) injection in knee OA.

SMART (self- monitoring analysis and reporting technology) and sensor based technology applications in trauma and orthopaedic surgery.

Background: Innovations in implant designs and computer technology have led to the development of smart implants and prostheses in the field of orthopedics and trauma. Sensor-guided devices enable close monitoring of physical, chemical and biological environment around the implants, which has been purported to meliorate the intra-operative precision and post-operative surveillance of patients.

Objective: We evaluate the current applications of sensor-based technology in the management of patients with a spectrum of musculoskeletal conditions.

Red Blood Cells in Platelet-Rich Plasma: Avoid If at All Possible.

The last decade has seen a noticeable upsurge in the use of biologics, including platelet-rich plasma (PRP), for applications in musculoskeletal regenerative medicine [...

Silver nanoparticle technology in orthopaedic infections.

The irrational and prolonged use of antibiotics in orthopaedic infections poses a major threat to the development of antimicrobial resistance. To combat antimicrobial resistance, researchers have implemented various novel and innovative modalities to curb infections. Nanotechnology involves doping ions/metals onto the scaffolds to reach the target site to eradicate the infective foci.

Association of sagittal alignment of tibial and femoral components with clinical outcome in total knee arthroplasty: A prospective cohort study.

Background: In total knee replacement component alignment is a very crucial parameter to achieve better clinical outcomes. Only a few studies exist in the literature on the association between sagittal alignment of components and clinical outcomes. The study aimed to measure the functional outcome and association between the sagittal alignment of total knee replacement components and their clinical outcome.

Stumbling Blocks to Stroke Thrombolysis: An Indian Perspective.

Background And Purpose: Stroke is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Developing countries, however, still lag behind in providing timely thrombolytic therapy (TLT) to many eligible patients owing to various reasons. This study aims to identify such factors.

Choosing the correct-sized adult double-lumen tube: Quest for the holy grail.

Appropriate size selection of double-lumen tubes (DLTs) for one-lung ventilation (OLV) in adults is still a humongous task. Several important factors are to be considered like patient height, gender, tracheal diameter, left main bronchial diameter, and cricoid cartilage transverse diameter. In addition to radiological assessment of the airway diameters, the manufacturing details of the particular DLT being used also play a significant role in size selection.

Contrast Induced Sialadenitis with Low Volume Non-ionic Contrast in a Patient with Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis.

Unlabelled: Background: Contrast Induced Sialadenitis or Iodide Mumps refers to non-suppurative inflammation of salivary glands following intravenous iodinated contrast administration. It is a rare adverse effect of iodinated contrast with only a few cases reported worldwide. It is hypothesized to be an idiosyncratic reaction due to toxic accumulation of iodine in salivary glands.

Incidence and Possible Predictive Factors of Facial Nerve Paralysis after Superficial Parotidectomy for Benign Tumours: Our Experience.

Salivary gland tumors represent 3-10% of all head and neck neoplasms. Most of the tumours are benign with parotid gland being most commonly affected. Surgical intervention in the form of parotidectomy forms the mainstay of treatment.

Prescribing practices of tranexamic acid for melasma: Delphi consensus from the Pigmentary Disorders Society.

Introduction There is ambiguity regarding usage of tranexamic acid for melasma in India, be it in its pre-administration evaluation, administration route, dosing or monitoring. Hence, we conducted this study to understand various tranexamic-acid prescribing patterns and provide practical guidelines. Materials and methods A Google-form-based questionnaire (25-questions) was prepared based on the key areas identified by experts from the Pigmentary Disorders Society, India and circulated to practicing dermatologists across the country.

An update on the myriad antifungal resistance mechanisms in dermatophytes and the place of experimental and existential therapeutic agents for complex implicated in tinea corporis and cruris.

Introduction: There is an epidemic emergence of increased resistance in dermatophytes with to antifungal drugs with ergosterol1 (Erg1) and Erg11 mutations to terbinafine and azoles. Apart from mutations, mechanisms that predict clinical failure include efflux pumps, cellular kinases, heat shock proteins (Hsp), and biofilms. Apart from itraconazole and SUBA (Super-Bioavailable) itraconazole, measures that can be used in terbinafine failure include efflux-pump inhibitors, Hsp inhibitors and judicious use of antifungal drugs (topical + systemic) combinations.