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View article: Quality of life following laparoscopic vs. open ventral hernia repair: A prospective comparative cohort study
Quality of life following laparoscopic vs. open ventral hernia repair: A prospective comparative cohort study Open
Introduction: Recently, there has been a growing emphasis on assessing the functional outcomes of hernia repair, particularly focusing on the quality of life (QOL). The aim of this study was to assess and compare the QOL amongst Nepalese p…
View article: Outcomes of abdominal wall reconstruction in complex ventral hernia patients: a single institution based prospective study
Outcomes of abdominal wall reconstruction in complex ventral hernia patients: a single institution based prospective study Open
Introduction Complex ventral hernias, especially in patients with prior surgeries, large defects, or comorbidities, are associated with high rates of recurrence and complications such as infection, pain, and loss of abdominal domain. This …
View article: Endo-loop or interrupted suture closure of gallbladder remnant during laparoscopic subtotal cholecystectomy- a retrospective analysis of our experience at a high-volume centre of Eastern Nepal
Endo-loop or interrupted suture closure of gallbladder remnant during laparoscopic subtotal cholecystectomy- a retrospective analysis of our experience at a high-volume centre of Eastern Nepal Open
View article: Tobacco Use Surveillance among School Personnel of Madhyamik Vidyalays of Pimpri-Chinchwad, Pune, Maharashtra, India: A Serial Cross-sectional Study
Tobacco Use Surveillance among School Personnel of Madhyamik Vidyalays of Pimpri-Chinchwad, Pune, Maharashtra, India: A Serial Cross-sectional Study Open
Introduction: School teachers are role models for the children. Hence, this questionnaire study was undertaken with the objective of assessing tobacco usage, knowledge and attitude, school policy and curriculum among school personnel of 19…
View article: Giant Primary Choledocholithiasis: A Rare Case Report and Comprehensive Review of Literature
Giant Primary Choledocholithiasis: A Rare Case Report and Comprehensive Review of Literature Open
Choledocholithiasis is the second most common complication of gallstone disease. Giant primary choledocholithiasis is a rare occurrence. Ultrasonography is the initial mode of imaging, and endoscopic ultrasound is considered superior to ot…
View article: Prevalence of bacteriuria and treatment outcomes in patients with symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia: a prospective observational study
Prevalence of bacteriuria and treatment outcomes in patients with symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia: a prospective observational study Open
Introduction: The global incidence of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is rising, with bacterial causes of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) being a common factor contributing to complications in these patients. Aim: To identify the pr…
View article: Sweetened Areca Nut, A Risk in Dental Caries among Adolescents in Pune, Maharashtra? A Case-Control Study
Sweetened Areca Nut, A Risk in Dental Caries among Adolescents in Pune, Maharashtra? A Case-Control Study Open
Introduction: Smokeless tobacco (SLT) causes dental caries and so does chewing of areca nut (sweetened supari) due to the presence of sugar. Since conflicting views exist about whether areca nut causes dental caries or not, and since studi…
View article: Folate and Vitamin <scp>B12</scp> Status in Women of Reproductive Age in Rural Haryana, India: Estimating Population‐Based Prevalence for Neural Tube Defects
Folate and Vitamin <span>B12</span> Status in Women of Reproductive Age in Rural Haryana, India: Estimating Population‐Based Prevalence for Neural Tube Defects Open
Background Folate and vitamin B12 deficiencies in pregnant women are associated with increased risk for adverse maternal and infant health outcomes, including neural tube defects (NTDs). Methods A population‐based cross‐sectional survey wa…
View article: A comparative study on effects of defect closure versus non-closure in laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal repair of direct inguinal hernia
A comparative study on effects of defect closure versus non-closure in laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal repair of direct inguinal hernia Open
Introduction: Totally extraperitoneal (TEP) and transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) repair are the principal techniques in laparoscopic hernia repair. Seroma formation and pain are frequent complications of moderate-large size laparoscopic…
View article: Integration of Medical Colleges under National Tobacco Control Program—A Public Health Priority
Integration of Medical Colleges under National Tobacco Control Program—A Public Health Priority Open
Dear Editor, India is a country with a huge burden of tobacco in terms of its 267 million users, ~3,500 resultant deaths daily (~13 lac every year), and the high economic costs attributable to tobacco (1,04,300 crores in 2011).[1] The coun…
View article: Anterior abdominal wall swelling as incarcerated Spigelian hernia in an elderly female: A diagnostic dilemma
Anterior abdominal wall swelling as incarcerated Spigelian hernia in an elderly female: A diagnostic dilemma Open
Spigelian hernias are difficult to detect and palpate during physical examination due to their deeper location. They can be asymptomatic or present with acute complications such as incarceration, strangulation, or bowel obstruction. Here w…
View article: A comparative longitudinal study between bilateral and unilateral totally extraperitoneal repair among patients with unilateral inguinal hernia at a tertiary care hospital in eastern Nepal
A comparative longitudinal study between bilateral and unilateral totally extraperitoneal repair among patients with unilateral inguinal hernia at a tertiary care hospital in eastern Nepal Open
INTRODUCTION: It has been reported that there is a significantly high chance of contralateral concurrent occult or subsequent inguinal hernia in patients with unilateral inguinal hernia. The objective of this study is to investigate the fe…
View article: Development and external validation of Indian population-specific Garbhini-GA2 model for estimating gestational age in second and third trimesters
Development and external validation of Indian population-specific Garbhini-GA2 model for estimating gestational age in second and third trimesters Open
The GARBH-Ini cohort study was funded by the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India (BT/PR9983/MED/97/194/2013). The ultrasound repository was partly supported by the Grand Challenges India-All Children Thriving Program, Biotechn…
View article: Malignant rectal GIST managed with chemotherapy (Imatinib Mesylate): A case report and a comprehensive review
Malignant rectal GIST managed with chemotherapy (Imatinib Mesylate): A case report and a comprehensive review Open
Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are the most common mesenchymal tumors involving the gastrointestinal tract, arising from the interstitial cells of Cajal. GIST comprises about 1% of all GI tumors. Rectal GISTs are rare and comprise…
View article: Stability of Valepotriate Specific Valerian Chemotypes using Eberhart and Russell, AMMI, BLUP, WAAS and MTSI
Stability of Valepotriate Specific Valerian Chemotypes using Eberhart and Russell, AMMI, BLUP, WAAS and MTSI Open
For sustainable Due to over-exploitation of rhizomes this species is now on the verge of extinction in India.Valeriana jatamansi production and supply to the market/herbal industries, present study was conducted on twenty one chemotypes fo…
View article: Cough syrup bottle at rectum in elderly male: a rare case report
Cough syrup bottle at rectum in elderly male: a rare case report Open
Foreign body in the anal canal may be inserted for sexual gratification or sexual assault or accidental or drug trafficking. We report a case of a male who accidentally inserted a cough syrup bottle in his rectum. Presentation is usually l…
View article: Prioritizing tobacco control & its cessation under sustainable development goals with a focus on India
Prioritizing tobacco control & its cessation under sustainable development goals with a focus on India Open
Sustainable development goals (SDGs) were meant to put each and everywhere ‘at par’. The tobacco epidemic globally is one major deterrent to their achievement. While it gets addressed under SDG 3 through the Framework Convention on Tobacco…
View article: A Rare Case of Two Superior Vena Cava with Two Azygos Veins in a Cadaver
A Rare Case of Two Superior Vena Cava with Two Azygos Veins in a Cadaver Open
In embryonic life developmental malformation of thoracic veins can lead to anomalies of the Superior vena cava and major thoracic veins like Azygos system. Double superior vena cava and double azygos vein are rare congenital anomaly with t…
View article: Compliance of Sections 4–7 of Cigarette and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA) 2003 in India—A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Compliance of Sections 4–7 of Cigarette and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA) 2003 in India—A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Open
In view of the vast variability of the compliance of Sections 4-7 of COTPA in India, a need for a collective evaluation appeared appropriate and timely. The aim of this review was to specifically analyze the country wide compliance of Sect…
View article: study of morphological pattern of the talar articular facets in dry human calcanei and its clinical implications
study of morphological pattern of the talar articular facets in dry human calcanei and its clinical implications Open
Background: The calcaneum is longest and largest of all the tarsal bone. Morphology of the talar articular facets of calcanei is important for anatomy with respect to diagnosis and treatment of the injuries related to foot. Aims: This stud…
View article: Outcomes of laparoscopic repair in complicated groin hernia: A single institutional based cohort study in Nepal
Outcomes of laparoscopic repair in complicated groin hernia: A single institutional based cohort study in Nepal Open
Laparoscopic approach in cases of complicated groin hernia can achieve desirable patient outcomes without major complications, provided good patient selection and expertise. The evidence for laparoscopic repair as the choice of procedure i…
View article: Strategic Initiatives to Improve Tobacco Cessation Delivery in India
Strategic Initiatives to Improve Tobacco Cessation Delivery in India Open
Background: Globally, India is recognized for providing comprehensive coverage of tobacco cessation through the infrastructure and resources over the last two decades. Nevertheless, its current tobacco burden is worrying due to an increase…
View article: Analysis of Maternal and Infant Death Reporting System (MIDRS) in a North Indian State during 2013–2018
Analysis of Maternal and Infant Death Reporting System (MIDRS) in a North Indian State during 2013–2018 Open
Background: Haryana launched the Maternal and Infant Death Reporting System (MIDRS) in 2013 to report deaths and their causes. We evaluated the system in terms of its data quality, accuracy, and timing of reporting. Methods: Secondary data…
View article: Clinico-pathological characteristics of obstructing colorectal cancer and its management outcomes at a tertiary referral center of Eastern Nepal
Clinico-pathological characteristics of obstructing colorectal cancer and its management outcomes at a tertiary referral center of Eastern Nepal Open
View article: Operative difficulty grading scale for laparoscopic cholecystectomy at a tertiary care hospital in Eastern Nepal
Operative difficulty grading scale for laparoscopic cholecystectomy at a tertiary care hospital in Eastern Nepal Open
Background: Predictions of difficult cholecystectomy preoperative make the surgeon prepared, thereby making a more careful dissection, back up from senior surgeons, and a low threshold for early conversion. Objectives: To utilise an operat…
View article: Clinico-pathological Characteristics of Obstructing Colorectal Cancer and its Management Outcomes at a Tertiary Referral Center of Eastern Nepal
Clinico-pathological Characteristics of Obstructing Colorectal Cancer and its Management Outcomes at a Tertiary Referral Center of Eastern Nepal Open
PURPOSE The aim of this study is to explore the treatment strategies being followed for patients with obstructing colorectal cancer (OCRC) at our institute and to know the management outcomes. METHODS This study included 28 patients who we…
View article: Lessons from implementation research on community management of Possible Serious Bacterial Infection (PSBI) in young infants (0-59 days), when the referral is not feasible in Palwal district of Haryana, India
Lessons from implementation research on community management of Possible Serious Bacterial Infection (PSBI) in young infants (0-59 days), when the referral is not feasible in Palwal district of Haryana, India Open
Background Neonatal sepsis is a major cause of death in India, which needs hospital management but many families cannot access hospitals. The World Health Organization and the Government of India developed a guideline to manage possible se…
View article: Pancreaticoduodenectomy: Impact of Volume on Outcomes at a Tertiary Care Center. Our Experience in Single Institute of Nepal.
Pancreaticoduodenectomy: Impact of Volume on Outcomes at a Tertiary Care Center. Our Experience in Single Institute of Nepal. Open
BackgroundPancreaticoduodenectomy is a complex high risk surgical procedure usually done for malignant disease carrying significant postoperative morbidity and mortality. An audit and analysis of rate of postoperative morbidity and mortali…
View article: Prevalence of Anemia Among Women of Reproductive Age in Rural Haryana, India
Prevalence of Anemia Among Women of Reproductive Age in Rural Haryana, India Open
View article: Male breast fibromatosis
Male breast fibromatosis Open
Dear Editor, Fibromatosis is an infiltrative proliferation of fibroblastic and myofibroblastic cells with significant risk for local recurrence, but no metastatic potential. It originates mainly from the fascia or aponeuroses of the abdomi…