Adequate intestinal perfusion is one of the critical factors influencing anastomotic leak (AL) in colorectal surgery. The use of indocyanine green fluoroscence angiography (ICG-FA) intra-operatively to ensure optimal perfusion is being increasingly used. This prospective study aimed to assess the role of ICG-FA in robot-assisted surgery for rectal cancer.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSolid pseudopapillary neoplasms (SPNs) of the pancreas are rare tumours with distinctive clinicopathological features. We present a case of a 51-year-old female with a large cystic neoplasm involving the entire pancreas, initially presenting with abdominal pain. Diagnostic imaging revealed a well-defined heterogeneously enhancing mixed solid cystic lesion in the pancreas.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction In females, carcinoma of the breast is a common malignancy. Disease management can be challenging for the treating clinician if the condition is presented in a locally advanced stage. Clinical presentation of a disease in a defined area provides a comprehensive map to target the at-risk population efficiently and select the appropriate intervention accordingly.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Hypertension (HTN) is a leading cause of cardiovascular diseases and its control is poor. There is heterogeneity in levels of blood pressure control among various population subgroups. The present study was conducted within the framework of the National Program for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases, and Stroke (NPCDCS) in India.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFManaging pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (pNETs) has gradually taken a trend toward conservative management owing to its slow-growing and prolonged course. Though clear criteria exist regarding managing small tumors, the direction of a large tumor remains a dilemma. We present a case of a young 26-year-old lactating woman with a large 3.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: Hypertension and diabetes mellitus are important risk factors for cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). Once identified with these conditions, individuals need to be linked to primary healthcare system for initiation of lifestyle modifications, pharmacotherapy and maintenance of therapies to achieve optimal blood pressure and glycaemic control. In the current study, we evaluated predictors and barriers for non-linkage to primary-care public health facilities for CVD risk reduction.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Numerous studies have highlighted the burden of hypertension by estimating its prevalence. However, information regarding quantum and characteristics of persons whose blood pressure converts to hypertension range from their previous state of prehypertension or normal blood pressure is crucial for any public health programme. We aimed to estimate incidence rate of hypertension and to identify risk factors for the same, so that it is useful for programme implementation.
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March 2019
Background: Variations in blood glucose levels over a given time interval is termed as glycemic variability (GV). Higher GV is associated with higher diabetes-related complications. The current study was done with the aim of detecting the sensitivity of various GV indices among individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus of different glycemic control status.
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