Ramnik V Patel
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View article: Innovative Approaches to the Surgical Challenges in the Management of Gastroschisis: A Narrative Review of the Literature
Innovative Approaches to the Surgical Challenges in the Management of Gastroschisis: A Narrative Review of the Literature Open
View article: Neonatal giant exomphalos: A staged approach by external silo and DuoDERM dressing reductions followed by delayed primary repair
Neonatal giant exomphalos: A staged approach by external silo and DuoDERM dressing reductions followed by delayed primary repair Open
We present a 2,440 g male neonate born by caesarian section at 38 weeks of gestational age. Baby had been diagnosed with giant exomphalos during prenatal scans. Due to the giant size of the exomphalos with liver being sac content to more t…
View article: Effect of Foliar Nutrition on Growth, Yield and Yield Attributes of Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) under Medium Black Calcareous Soil
Effect of Foliar Nutrition on Growth, Yield and Yield Attributes of Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) under Medium Black Calcareous Soil Open
A study was conducted to laid out under medium black calcareous soil during rabi 2019-20 at the Instructional Farm, Department of Agronomy, College of Agriculture, Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh. The experiment followed a rando…
View article: Closing Mirror Image Left-sided Gastroschisis with Vanishing Splenogonadal Fusion and Left Testis
Closing Mirror Image Left-sided Gastroschisis with Vanishing Splenogonadal Fusion and Left Testis Open
Gastroschisis is a para umbilical defect of the anterior abdominal wall without any peritoneal sac, which is nearly always located to the right of the umbilicus. We present a baby boy with a closing mirror image of left-sided gastroschisis…
View article: Hypoganglionosis and Isolated Crohn’s Disease of the Terminal Ileum Presenting with Perforation Mimicking Appendicular Mass in a 72-Year-Old Asian Lady
Hypoganglionosis and Isolated Crohn’s Disease of the Terminal Ileum Presenting with Perforation Mimicking Appendicular Mass in a 72-Year-Old Asian Lady Open
A very unusual and interesting case of a 72-year-old Indian female with a background of chronic constipation since early infancy presented in emergency critical condition with acute perforative peritonitis and right lower quadrant fullness…
View article: Novel Simple Approach for Differentiating Concentrated or Diluted Blood Samples, Hematological Disorders and Organ Dysfunctions in Acute Care Settings-A Global Perspective
Novel Simple Approach for Differentiating Concentrated or Diluted Blood Samples, Hematological Disorders and Organ Dysfunctions in Acute Care Settings-A Global Perspective Open
Dilution or concentration of blood sample during patient receiving intravenous fluids or at presentation of disease with severe volume depletion is common clinical scenario. There are various gold standard advanced technological time-consu…
View article: Impact of breastfeeding on respiratory and gastrointestinal infections in infants of Muslim mothers of Kolkata, India
Impact of breastfeeding on respiratory and gastrointestinal infections in infants of Muslim mothers of Kolkata, India Open
Dear Editor, We read the interesting article, "Impact of breastfeeding on respiratory and gastrointestinal infections in infants of Muslim mothers of Kolkata, India." by Hossain M et al.,[1] published in the October–December 2022 issue of …
View article: Congenital giant progressive parotid hemangioma in an infant treated successfully with propranolol and steroids
Congenital giant progressive parotid hemangioma in an infant treated successfully with propranolol and steroids Open
An otherwise healthy baby girl was born normally and a small birth mark like spot on her right parotid area appeared around two weeks of age. This spot went on growing gradually with growth of the body in infancy.
View article: Successful Conservative Management of Dysfunctional Elimination Syndrome Associated with Micronutrient Deficiencies, Recurrent Juvenile Allergic Urethritis and Penoscrotal Edema
Successful Conservative Management of Dysfunctional Elimination Syndrome Associated with Micronutrient Deficiencies, Recurrent Juvenile Allergic Urethritis and Penoscrotal Edema Open
Dysfunctional elimination syndrome is a constellation of symptoms related to the urinary, genital and colorectal dysfunction of the psycho-neuro-endocrine-target organs axis origin secondary to congenital and acquired disorders
View article: Successful Conservative Management of Triple Pelvic Outlet Functional Obstruction Syndrome with Voiding, Menstrual and Bowel Dysfunctions in an Adolescent Girl with long term follow up
Successful Conservative Management of Triple Pelvic Outlet Functional Obstruction Syndrome with Voiding, Menstrual and Bowel Dysfunctions in an Adolescent Girl with long term follow up Open
Our team has extensive experience of dealing with pelvic outlet triple colorectal, genital and urinary systems anatomical diseases and functional disorders, congenital and acquired involving anatomical and functional problems [1-12].
View article: Successful Resolution of Secondary Infertility following Treatment of Fourth-Degree Perineal Tear through Neglected Recto-Vestibular Fistula in an Adult Female with Anorectal Malformation
Successful Resolution of Secondary Infertility following Treatment of Fourth-Degree Perineal Tear through Neglected Recto-Vestibular Fistula in an Adult Female with Anorectal Malformation Open
Anorectal malformations (ARM) are rare occurrences characterized by the absence or abnormal localization of the anus and usually diagnosed and treated in the neonatal period.
View article: Oocyte Donation and Surrogate Pregnancy-Fertility Options and Challenges, Possibilities and Opportunities for a Patient with Complete Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome
Oocyte Donation and Surrogate Pregnancy-Fertility Options and Challenges, Possibilities and Opportunities for a Patient with Complete Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome Open
We wish to present a very unusual case of an interesting fertility in a known case of complete androgen insensitive syndrome.
View article: A Case of Familial Complete Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome- Baby with Three Mothers and the Daughter shows the Mother - Challenges and Threats in Advanced Assisted Reproduction Technology
A Case of Familial Complete Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome- Baby with Three Mothers and the Daughter shows the Mother - Challenges and Threats in Advanced Assisted Reproduction Technology Open
We wish to present a very unusual case of an inheritance of a very rare disease, familial complete androgen insensitivity syndrome, in a baby girl with three mothers and the mother being a known case of complete androgen insensitive syndro…
View article: Giant Isolated Left Hydrosalpinx Simulating Ovarian Cyst in a Sexually Inactive Adolescent Successfully Treated with Laparoscopy
Giant Isolated Left Hydrosalpinx Simulating Ovarian Cyst in a Sexually Inactive Adolescent Successfully Treated with Laparoscopy Open
Most cases of symptomatic hydrosalpinx requiring surgical treatment are caused by sexually transmitted diseases in adult population where the patient is sexually active.
View article: Gynecological Audit of Intravesical Injection of Botulinum toxin A for the Treatment of Overactive Bladder
Gynecological Audit of Intravesical Injection of Botulinum toxin A for the Treatment of Overactive Bladder Open
Purpose: We evaluated the efficacy and safety outcomes of endoscopic intravesical botulinum toxin A (Botox) injections for the treatment of patients with overactive bladder (OAB) in a single centre with a retrospective analysis.
View article: The Enterra Device and the Future of Gastric Electrical Pacing
The Enterra Device and the Future of Gastric Electrical Pacing Open
View article: Neonatal Ileo-Ileal and Ileo-Cloacal Exstrophic Synchronous Dual Intussusceptions in a Preterm Infant With Cloacal Exstrophy
Neonatal Ileo-Ileal and Ileo-Cloacal Exstrophic Synchronous Dual Intussusceptions in a Preterm Infant With Cloacal Exstrophy Open
We report an ex-35 weeks gestational age preterm female infant with prenatally diagnosed cloacal exstrophy who developed ileo-ileal and ileo-exstrophic dual synchronous intussusceptions at the corrected age of 3 weeks. The infant presented…
View article: Spontaneous pneumomediastinum (Hamman's syndrome): a rare cause of postpartum chest pain
Spontaneous pneumomediastinum (Hamman's syndrome): a rare cause of postpartum chest pain Open
We present a case of a 28-year-old primiparous woman with facial swelling followed by acute chest pain immediately after delivery. Chest radiograph revealed pneumomediastinum and surgical emphysema. She recovered well within 24 h of observ…
View article: Juvenile allergic urethritis with urethro-ejaculatory reflux presenting as acute intermittent bilateral testicular torsion
Juvenile allergic urethritis with urethro-ejaculatory reflux presenting as acute intermittent bilateral testicular torsion Open
We report a case of juvenile allergic urethritis secondary to double concentrate orange squash of a famous brand in a 3-year-old boy who developed bilateral urethro-ejaculatory reflux (UER) and severe urethral, perineal and scrotal pain re…
View article: Preampullary duodenal web simulating gastric outlet obstruction.
Preampullary duodenal web simulating gastric outlet obstruction. Open
A 5-day-old female neonate presented with persistent non-bilious projectile vomiting since birth. Baby girl was born at term by normal vaginal delivery. Antenatal scans at 12 and 20 weeks of pregnancy were reported as normal. Mother had po…
View article: Pseudocyst and a collar stud abscess: new face of necrotizing enterocolitis.
Pseudocyst and a collar stud abscess: new face of necrotizing enterocolitis. Open
Meconium pseudocyst formation secondary to antenatal perforation is well described. We present a preterm infant who had intra-abdominal pseudocyst formation following postnatal intestinal perforation secondary to necrotizing enterocolitis …
View article: Serum metabolic and minerals profile in norgestomet primed postpartum anestrous surti buffaloes
Serum metabolic and minerals profile in norgestomet primed postpartum anestrous surti buffaloes Open
Microelements cannot be synthesized in the body. Hence, it is concluded that the mineral mixture should be supplied daily in the animals ration to suffice the requirement of the trace elements. The mean serum metabolic and micro-minerals p…