A Prospective Study on Lactate Dehydrogenase Levels in Acute Intestinal Obstruction as a Marker of Bowel Gangrene.

Background Intestinal obstruction continues to be one of the most common causes of emergencies presenting to the surgical department. A thorough clinical examination along with relevant investigations continue to be best modality for timely management and prompt decision-making in such cases. Objectives The aim of this study was to identify patients of intestinal obstruction with elevated levels of serum lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) and correlate elevated LDH levels with bowel viability.

Assessment of Long-Term Success and Survival Rates of Different Types of Intracanal Medicaments.

Background: Antimicrobial endodontic intracanal medicaments play a vital role along with biomechanical preparation in the elimination of bacteria present in the pulp area to achieve success in endodontic therapy.

Aim: The present research was conducted with the objective of evaluating and comparing intracanal medicaments regarding antibacterial properties against .

Materials And Methods: One hundred and twenty healthy human premolars of the mandible were used.

Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma within a Thyroglossal Cyst: A Rare Case Report with Review of Literature.

Thyroglossal cyst (TGC) is the most common congenital anomaly of the thyroid gland and is found in approximately 7% of general population. It represents cystic degeneration of a remnant of the thyroglossal duct that failed to involute during gestation. Malignancy occurring in TGC is rare entity, accounting only for 1% of all thyroglossal cysts.