Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery
Volume 7, Issue 3 (2018)
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Congenital Umbilical Appendix: A Case Report
Abstract: Congenital umbilical appendix is rare and has been associated with anomalies of rotation. A case of congenital umbilical appendix with associated fistula and malrotation in a neonate is described with review of relevant literature. Keywords: Appendiculo-umbilical fistula, Umbilical Appendix, Vitello-intestinal ductCite this Article Avinash Kumar, Pallavi Suman, Sandip Kumar Rahul, et al. Congenital Umbilical Appendix: A Case Report. Research & Reviews: Journal of Surgery. 2018; 7(3): 1–3p.
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Role of Diagnostic Laparoscopy in Chronic Abdominal Pain and Its Therapeutic Value
Abstract: The aim of this study was to evaluate and establish the role of diagnostic laparoscopy in unexplained chronic abdominal pain and its therapeutic value. Diagnostic laparoscopy apart from visualizing the entire abdominal cavity, allows us to take precise biopsy. Laparoscopy also offers therapeutic solutions for multiple reasons of abdominal pain. The study covered 110 patients with history suggestive of chronic abdominal pain for 3 months or more duration, undiagnosed despite …
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Treatment Modalities of Planter Fasciitis: A Two Years’ Experience
Abstract: Back-ground: Plantar fasciitis causes soreness or tenderness of the sole of the foot under the heel, which sometimes extends into the medial arch. Objective: A study was conducted to ascertain which treatment modality provides the best results for heel pain patients. Method: The therapies included orthoses, stretching, ultrasonic therapy and local infiltration with a combination of a local anaesthetic and corticosteroid injection. These were included based on the availability of …
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Evaluation of Rational Use of Antibiotics and Incidence of Surgical Site Infections in a Tertiary Care Hospital
Abstract: Context: Antimicrobial resistance is a major health issue nowadays. It can be reduced by framing, educating health care professionals, strictly following and reviewing the guidelines for antibiotics usage. Many hospitals are not following standard guidelines for antibiotics usage which has led to overuse of antibiotics which contributes for the emergence of resistant strains of microbes against antibiotics. Antibiotics are used pre-operatively to reduce the risk of surgical site infections. The …
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Post-operative Wound Sepsis and Prophylactic Antibiotic
Abstract: Background and Objectives: Post-operative wound sepsis has been an area of prime interest as tackling it has been a surgeon’s primary role. They have been treating patients in sepsis and preventing sepsis in their operative work. With the advent of modern antibiotics, rate of incidence hasreceded. Timing of antibiotic administration is critical to efficacy. The aim of this study is to evaluate the incidence of post-operative wound infection in A.J. …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 9–15 Read article