HIGH ALTITUDE PULMONARY OEDEMA - AN EXPERIENCE IN EASTERN HIMALAYA.

Three hundred and five cases of high altitude pulmonary oedema (HAPO) hospitalised in eastern Himalayan region have been analyzed. Incidence of HAPO was 5.5 per cent.

TENSOR FASCIA LATA/GLUTEUS MEDIUS MUSCLE PEDICLE BONE GRAFT FOR NON-UNION OF FEMORAL NECK FRACTURES.

Twelve male patients with non-union of fracture neck femur of 6-12 months duration were managed by open reduction and internal fixation and tensor fascia lata or gluteus medius muscle pedicle bone grafting through the anterior route. Internal fixation was done with Knowles pins and Asinis screws or combination of both. Union could be achieved in 11 out of the 12 cases.

ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHIC CHANGES IN VIRAL HEPATITIS.

Electrocardiograms of 322 patients with viral hepatitis were examined. Abnormal electrocardiograms were found in 229 patients (71.1%).