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View article: Mastering grafts and flaps in dermatologic surgery: A narrative review
Mastering grafts and flaps in dermatologic surgery: A narrative review Open
A skin graft is a sheet of skin (epidermis with or without varying amounts of dermis) that is detached from its own blood supply and placed in a new area of the body while a flap is a tissue that is moved from one part of the body to anoth…
View article: Perplexing Case of IgG4-Related Mastitis: Hitherto Undescribed Contrast-Enhanced Mammography Features
Perplexing Case of IgG4-Related Mastitis: Hitherto Undescribed Contrast-Enhanced Mammography Features Open
Immunoglobulin G4-related mastitis (IgG4-RM) represents localized form of IgG4-related disease (IgG4-RD), an immune-driven condition marked by abnormal infiltration of plasma cells and raised IgG4 levels. Breast involvement is exceedingly …
View article: Ultrafast MRI in BI-RADS 4 Masses: The Fast Lane to Clarity
Ultrafast MRI in BI-RADS 4 Masses: The Fast Lane to Clarity Open
This study aims to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of ultrafast magnetic resonance imaging (UF-MRI)-derived kinetic parameters in differentiating benign from malignant BI-RADS (Breast Imaging-Reporting and Data System) 4 breast masses. It…
View article: Post-operative and short-term oncological outcomes in patients with early-onset colorectal cancer: A prospective observational study
Post-operative and short-term oncological outcomes in patients with early-onset colorectal cancer: A prospective observational study Open
View article: P325: Pushing the Boundaries of Oncoplastic Breast Surgery - Use of Chest Wall Perforator Flaps to Tackle Difficult Areas in Breast Surgery
P325: Pushing the Boundaries of Oncoplastic Breast Surgery - Use of Chest Wall Perforator Flaps to Tackle Difficult Areas in Breast Surgery Open
View article: P320: Malignant phyllodes tumor of the breast- experience from a tertiary care center
P320: Malignant phyllodes tumor of the breast- experience from a tertiary care center Open
View article: P326: A prospective study evaluating surgical and Patient reported outcome measures in patients undergoing Chest Wall Perforator Flaps (CWPFs) for breast reconstruction
P326: A prospective study evaluating surgical and Patient reported outcome measures in patients undergoing Chest Wall Perforator Flaps (CWPFs) for breast reconstruction Open
View article: Breaking bad news: Awareness and practice of the SPIKES protocol among general surgery residents at a tertiary care institute in northern India
Breaking bad news: Awareness and practice of the SPIKES protocol among general surgery residents at a tertiary care institute in northern India Open
Background In general surgery, a clinician is commonly required to break bad news. However, training in communication is not a part of the formal curriculum either in medical school or in surgical residency and there is a paucity of data o…
View article: Cancer associated fibroblasts modulate the cytotoxicity of anti-cancer drugs in breast cancer: An in vitro study
Cancer associated fibroblasts modulate the cytotoxicity of anti-cancer drugs in breast cancer: An in vitro study Open
BACKGROUND: Tumour microenvironment (TME) contributes to resistance to anti-cancer drugs through multiple mechanisms including secretion of pro-survival factors by cancer associated fibroblasts (CAFs). In this study, we determined the chem…
View article: Preliminary results of hypofractionated radiotherapy in breast cancer in Chandigarh, India: single-centre, non-inferiority, open-label, randomised, phase 3 trial
Preliminary results of hypofractionated radiotherapy in breast cancer in Chandigarh, India: single-centre, non-inferiority, open-label, randomised, phase 3 trial Open
View article: Topical antibiotics in the prevention of port-site infection after elective day care laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Topical antibiotics in the prevention of port-site infection after elective day care laparoscopic cholecystectomy Open
BACKGROUND: Wound-related infections and complications are rare after day care laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC). They can have a significant adverse impact on the postoperative course after an uneventful elective LC. The use of topical an…
View article: Impact of Tailored-Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Versus Conventional Care in Patients of Gastro-Duodenal Perforation: A Pilot Randomized Control Trial
Impact of Tailored-Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Versus Conventional Care in Patients of Gastro-Duodenal Perforation: A Pilot Randomized Control Trial Open
View article: Comparison of Surgical Site Infections, Operative Outcomes and Scar Assessment in Gunsight Closure Technique versus Linear Closure for Stoma Reversal- A Randomized Clinical Trial
Comparison of Surgical Site Infections, Operative Outcomes and Scar Assessment in Gunsight Closure Technique versus Linear Closure for Stoma Reversal- A Randomized Clinical Trial Open
Purpose Stoma closure is associated with an increased risk of surgical site infection (SSI) and poor cosmetic scar. The incidence of SSI depends on the skin closure technique, the ideal stoma-site skin closure technique is still debated. T…
View article: VG111, A novel formulation (VG111) demonstrating clinical evidence of anti-pathogenic activity and accelerated wound healing in humans and companion animals
VG111, A novel formulation (VG111) demonstrating clinical evidence of anti-pathogenic activity and accelerated wound healing in humans and companion animals Open
VG111, a novel natural product formulation developed at PGIMER, Chandigarh is an attempt to meet the requirements of an ideal wound healing product. The present study demonstrates the efficacy of VG111 in antimicrobial assay, in tissue-reg…
View article: Assessment of Pathological Complete Response Using Vacuum-Assisted Biopsy in Breast Cancer Patients Who Have Clinical and Radiological Complete Response After Neo-Adjuvant Chemotherapy
Assessment of Pathological Complete Response Using Vacuum-Assisted Biopsy in Breast Cancer Patients Who Have Clinical and Radiological Complete Response After Neo-Adjuvant Chemotherapy Open
Background: Any treatment protocol that leads to complete elimination of surgery may lead to a better patient acceptance of breast cancer treatments. Objectives: We conducted this study to assess the feasibility of preoperative vacuum-assi…
View article: Diagnostic and therapeutic challenges in the management of silent and functional giant pheochromocytoma
Diagnostic and therapeutic challenges in the management of silent and functional giant pheochromocytoma Open
Giant pheochromocytoma is a rare retroperitoneal tumor that is "clinically and biochemically quiet" most of the time, posing diagnostic and treatment hurdles in ordinary surgical practice. This case study includes four participants. The av…
View article: Polydactylous Photo-Onycholysis in a Patient of Breast Carcinoma
Polydactylous Photo-Onycholysis in a Patient of Breast Carcinoma Open
Sir, Photo-onycholysis is the detachment of the nail plate from the nail bed distally upon ultraviolet (UV) light exposure. When drug-induced, it can be an isolated phenomenon or accompanied by a cutaneous phototoxic reaction. A 36-year-ol…
View article: A Novel Formulation (VG111) Demonstrating Clinical Evidence of Anti-Pathogenic Activity and Accelerated Wound Healing in Humans and Companion Animals
A Novel Formulation (VG111) Demonstrating Clinical Evidence of Anti-Pathogenic Activity and Accelerated Wound Healing in Humans and Companion Animals Open
View article: Assessing the Rates and Reasons of Elective Surgical Cancellations on the Day of Surgery: A Multicentre Study from Urban Indian Hospitals
Assessing the Rates and Reasons of Elective Surgical Cancellations on the Day of Surgery: A Multicentre Study from Urban Indian Hospitals Open
Background Cancellations of elective surgeries on the day of surgery (DOS) can lead to added financial burden and wastage of resources for healthcare facilities; as well as social and emotional problems to patients. These cancellations act…
View article: The usefulness of CanAssist breast in the assessment of recurrence risk in patients of ethnic Indian origin
The usefulness of CanAssist breast in the assessment of recurrence risk in patients of ethnic Indian origin Open
View article: Assessment of pathological complete response using vacuum assisted biopsy in breast cancer patients who have clinical and radiological complete response after neoadjuvant chemotherapy
Assessment of pathological complete response using vacuum assisted biopsy in breast cancer patients who have clinical and radiological complete response after neoadjuvant chemotherapy Open
View article: Awareness about breast cancer in first-year junior residents at a tertiary care institute in India: A cross-sectional study
Awareness about breast cancer in first-year junior residents at a tertiary care institute in India: A cross-sectional study Open
View article: Metabolic Syndrome in Breast Cancer Patients: An Observational Study
Metabolic Syndrome in Breast Cancer Patients: An Observational Study Open
Background: The reported association between metabolic syndrome (MetS) and breast cancer may have a significant impact on the incidence and mortality related to breast cancer. We undertook this study to find if the disease is different in …
View article: Wire- and Ultrasound-Guided Localization: A Novel Technique for Excision of Nonpalpable Breast Tumors
Wire- and Ultrasound-Guided Localization: A Novel Technique for Excision of Nonpalpable Breast Tumors Open
Background: Excision of nonpalpable breast lesions requires intraoperative guidance. Wire-guided localization and intraoperative ultrasounds have been used successfully but suffer from some disadvantages. We describe a new modification of …
View article: <sup>18</sup>F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography features in locally advanced breast cancer and their correlation with molecular subtypes
<sup>18</sup>F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography features in locally advanced breast cancer and their correlation with molecular subtypes Open
SUVmax of primary showed a statistically significant difference between LA subtypes when compared to other subtypes. However, there was overlap of values in each subgroup and thus 18F-FDG PET/CT cannot be used to accu…
View article: Ultrasonographic diagnosis of benign masseter muscle hypertrophy: A case report
Ultrasonographic diagnosis of benign masseter muscle hypertrophy: A case report Open
Masseter hypertrophy is a characteristic condition resulting from an increase in the size of the muscle mass. At times, it produces significant facial asymmetry and is an important finding in the differential diagnosis of similar located e…