Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery
Volume 4, Issue 1 (2015)
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Table of contents
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A Case of Chronic Pancreatitis with Stones may Present with Obstructive Jaundice and Diabetes: A Case Report
Abstract: Obstructive jaundice in chronic pancreatitis is generally caused by stenosis of the bile duct in the pancreas. Obstructive jaundice caused by the impaction of a pancreatic stone in the papilla is very uncommon. We report a case of obstructive jaundice caused by the impaction of pancreatic stones in the papilla. A 43 year-old male with chronic pancreatitis was admitted because of epigastric pain with diabetes mellitus. Ultrasonography revealed a strong …
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Cystic Duct Adenocarcinoma: A Case Report and Review of Literature
Abstract: Cystic duct adenocarcinoma is a rare tumour arising from biliary epithelium. It may occur anywhere in the biliary tree. Many patients come in advanced stages, however surgical resection is the only chance offered for cure. A 35 year old female presented with obstructive jaundice along with intense itching all over body, at the surgical OPD. On examination gall bladder was palpable. Her USG abdomen and pelvis was suggestive of obstructive …
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Retroperitoneal Lymphatic Cyst Mimicking Appendicular Mucocele and Lymphangioma
Abstract: Chronic pain in right lower abdominal quadrant is a common entity in young adults in surgical cases. We report a case of 16 years old female who presented with complaints of pain in right lower quadrant and high grade fever. CECT (Contrast Enhanced Computed Tomography) abdomen suggested the possibility of giant mucocele of appendix and other cystic lesions such as retroperitoneal lymphangioma. USG (ultrasonography) suggested possibility of lymphangioma. Exploratory laparotomy …
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Study of Leucocyte Count, Serum Bilirubin and C-Reactive Protein Values in Preoperative Diagnosis of Acute Appendicitis
Abstract: Acute appendicitis is one of the most common surgical emergencies all over the world. In appendicular perforation, morbidity and mortality increases significantly. A prompt diagnosis and early surgery can only be done if clinical findings are supported by laboratory tests. To estimate preoperative serum leukocyte count, total bilirubin and C-reactive protein levels in patients with clinical diagnosis of acute appendicitis and compare them with histopathological diagnosis postoperatively. Cross sectional study …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 20–26 Read article
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Comparison of Temporalis Fasia and Cartilage Graft in Tympanoplasty Type 1: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Abstract: To compare the clinical and audiological outcomes of the type 1 tympanoplasty performed with either tragal composite island graft or temporalis fascia graft, in patients with chronic otitis media. Pateints with chronic otitis media with medium and large central perforation, dry ear at least for one month, intact ossicular chain were included in randomized clinical trial. Out of 40 subjects, 20 cases were repaired with tragal composite island graft and …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 5–11 Read article