Publications by authors named "Arjun Aravindh Ramesh"
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- Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is a serious infection that needs quick diagnosis and treatment; the LRINEC score helps assess patient risk levels early on.
- A study in Chennai involving 112 NF patients found that 51.8% were at low risk, with significant links between higher LRINEC scores and worsening lab results, diabetes, and vascular disease.
- With proper treatment, 83.9% of patients improved with conservative methods, while complications like delayed healing occurred in some cases, highlighting the importance of the LRINEC score in clinical decision-making.
Lumbar hernias, a rare form of abdominal wall hernia, typically present with subtle, gradually enlarging masses in the lumbar region, often overlooked due to their rarity. This case report details a 38-year-old male farmer who experienced a 10-month history of a slowly enlarging, non-tender swelling in the left loin area, which became more prominent during the Valsalva maneuver. Despite having no significant medical history or prior trauma, a CT scan revealed a 2 cm defect in the superior lumbar triangle, with herniation of perinephric fat, confirming the diagnosis of a superior lumbar hernia.
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