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16 articles for “Abscess”
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Posterior Horseshoe Fistula with Horse-Shoe Ishiorectal Abscess with Bilateral Supralevator Abscess Tract (Extending upto S1)
Abstract: Ano-rectal sepsis is a benign perianal disease. Fistula in ano develops as a sequel to an abscess that does not heal, bursts or is drained inadequately. We are reporting an unusual case of bilateral Ischiorectal abscess/fistula (Horse-shoe) with high supralevator abscess tract (extending upto S1 vertebrae), with a common internal opening posteriorly in the midline and external openings at laterally at both sides. Such atypical abscess/fistula is uncommon and complex. …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 9–12 Read article
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Fulminant Spinal Epidural Abscess with Gas
Abstract: Spinal epidural abscess is a medical emergency and is usually secondary to hematogenous spread. The primary focus in most cases is skin or soft tissue and is often associated with vertebral osteomyelitis and paraspinal abscess. The most common predisposing factor is diabetes. Other factors include immunosuppression, spinal surgery or trauma. Epidural abscess with gas is much rarer. We report the case of a 49-year-old diabetic lady with pararenal, paraspinal and …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 24–28 Read article
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Pyogenic-Cerebral (Brain) Abscess
Abstract: Abscesses in the brain have been one of the most challenging wounds, both for surgeons and trainees. It is a packet full of pus of infected material in the part of the brain. It is an important neurological disease and can produce deadly diseases. Since the beginning of the era of computed tomography (CT), the diagnosis and treatment of these organizations has become simpler and less invasive. The results have …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 33–46 Read article
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Epidemiology and Clinical Profile of Liver Abscess from a Tertiary Care Hospital in Northern India
Abstract: Background: Liver abscess is defined as a localized collection of supportive material encapsulated within the liver parenchyma due to inflammatory necrosis secondary to bacterial, amoebic, tubercular, or fungal pathogens. Male gender, advanced age liver cirrhosis, proton pump inhibitors low socioeconomic status, alcoholism, diabetes, immunodeficiency states and poor hygiene are few of the risk factors mentioned in literature that are associated with Liver abscess. In the past decade, the treatment protocol …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Role of USG Guided Percutaneous Needle Aspiration in Pyogenic Liver Abscess
Abstract: Background: Liver abscess has been a condition of high mortality and morbidity in past but since there is work done over decades with use of percutaneous aspiration and percutaneous drainage along with antibiotics; percutaneous drainage is currently the treatment of choice in liver abscess. Percutaneous needle aspiration (PNA) as an alternative to continuous percutaneous catheter drainage in combination with systemic antibiotics for the treatment of PLA has never been popular.Aims …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 22–27 Read article
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Meningitis to Parapharyngeal Abscess: A Far Cry
Abstract: A 28-year-old male presented with neck stiffness, fever, headache and palatal palsy. The patient was provisionally diagnosed as a case of meningismus with isolated palatal palsy on the basis of a normal MRI brain and CSF examination. A week later after the above episode, the patient reported with discharge of pus from the floor of external auditory canal. Patient was diagnosed as retropharyngeal abscess going to the external auditory canal …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 1–3 Read article
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Brain Abscess Originating From Odontogenic Infection: Rare But Life Threatening Sequelae of Dental Origin
Abstract: Archeological excavations have revealed that the cause of the several deaths of the pharaohs of Egypt was brain abscess originating from foci of dental infection. Effective drug treatment and medical regimens for the treatment of brain abscess were unavailable, until the age of modern antibiotics and advanced surgical techniques. Infective process of any origination in the brain may lead to a suppurative abscess that walls itself off (i.e., encapsulates preventing …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 12–16 Read article
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Thyroid Abscess: Presentation and Management: A Case Report in Adult Patient
Abstract: Introduction: Thyroid abscess is an uncommon condition. This is due to: 1) anatomical factors in the form of rich blood supply and well developed capsule; and 2) physiological factors such as high iodine content. Both Acute Suppurative Thyroiditis (AST) and thyroid abscess represent 0.1 to 0.7% of the thyroid lesions managed surgically. Aim: To raise the clinical suspicion of this condition among clinicians so that it can be diagnosed early …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 8–12 Read article
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DentiDetect: Dental Diagnosis Powered by Deep Learning
Abstract: Dental X-rays play a crucial role in modern dentistry, enabling dentists to detect cavities, bone loss, and other hidden dental issues that are not easily visible during a routine examination. X-rays offer a clear picture of teeth, bones, and nearby tissues, enabling early identification of issues. This helps create more efficient treatment strategies and improves patient outcomes. Three commonly used types of X-rays include bitewing, periapical, and panoramic. Bitewing X-rays …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 21–26 Read article
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Chemical Composition Quantification of Components in Extracts of Uncaria tomentosa by HPLC and LC-MS Analysis
Abstract: The tropical medicinal vine known as cat's claw, Uncaria tomentosa (Willd. ex Schult.) DC. (Family: Rubiaceae), is native to the Amazon rainforest and other regions of South and Central America. It has been shown to be useful as an immune system booster, antioxidant, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory agent and has been historically used to treat wounds, fever, urinary tract infections, abscesses, and asthma. U. tomentosa contains a variety of phytoconstituents, including …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 32–39 Read article
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Pathogenesis, Immune Response and Vaccine Development in Amoebiasis
Abstract: Worldwide, approximately fifty million cases of invasive E histolytica disease occur each year and resulting in more than 100,000 deaths. It is the second leading cause of mortality due to a protozoan parasitic infection after malaria. Entamoeba histolytica infection is associated with considerable morbidity and mortality in the form of intestinal and extra-intestinal amoebiasis especially in developing countries. Recent molecular studies have conclusively proved that there are morphologically similar species …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 30–35 Read article
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Prevalence of Lower back pain in a sample population of Musculo-skeletal disorders - Cross sectional community based study
Abstract: Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD) is a global term for several types of disorders affecting the body’s joints, ligaments, muscles, nerves, tendons and structures that support limbs, neck and back. Low back pain (LBP) is most common musculoskeletal disorder defined as pain and discomfort, localised below the costal margin and above the inferior gluteal folds, with or without referred leg pain.LBP is one of the most common conditions encountered in clinical medicine.LBP …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 38–44 Read article
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Clinical advantage of umbilical single incision laparoscopic appendectomy; a single center prospective study
Abstract: Background: Single incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS) is widely accepted in clinical practice with its less invasion, cosmetic effectiveness, and quick recovery. Purpose: Our purpose was to assess feasibility and clinical advantage of umbilical single incision laparoscopic appendectomy compared with conventional laparoscopy. Materials: From January 2016 to November 2019, we treated 215 patients admitted with acute appendicitis in Pyongyang University of Medicine Hospital; 82 patients received with umbilical single incision laparoscopic …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 19–24 Read article
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Interval Laparoscopic Appendectomy: An Observational Study from a Tertiary Care Centre of a Developing Nation
Abstract: Background: Laparoscopic surgery requires an elaborate console and sophisticated laparoscopic instruments such as endoscopic stapler, endoscopic clip, Ligasure, and Harmonic scalpel which attribute to higher cost of surgery. The aim of this prospective observational study was to evaluate the safety profile and outcome of Laparoscopic Appendectomy using basic laparoscopic instruments and low-cost suture materials in a tertiary care hospital of a developing nation. Materials and Methods: This was an observational …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 13–18 Read article
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Description of Amraz-E-Gosh (Ear Diseases) in Unani and Modern Perspective: A Review
Abstract: The human ear is tremendously complex and amazingly designed organ meant primarily for hearing and balancing the body. In Unani terminology, it is known as Uzuemudarikfaslat (distance receptor organ). In classical Unani literature, diseases of the ear are well described and are called as Amraze Gosh like Tarash (impaired hearing), Waqr and Samum (deafness), Wajauluzn (ear ache), Tanin-o-Dawi (tinnitus), Siqle Sama’at (reduced hearing), Hikkatuluzn (itching in ear) Sansanahat (ringing of …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 31–38 Read article
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AI Based Dental Care Solution System
Abstract: The AI-Based Dental Care Solution System is a web-based healthcare application developed using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express. js, React.js, and Node.js) and integrated with Artificial Intelligence techniques to support early and accessible dental self-assessment. The system assists users in preliminary dental consultation by collecting symptoms such as tooth pain, sensitivity, swelling, bleeding gums, and bad breath through both structured forms and a conversational chatbot interface. Using Natural Language Processing …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 17, Issue 2, 2026 Read article