scholarly journals Impact of the Surgical Approach: A Comparative Study between Transcanal and Posterior Tympanotomy Approach for Cochlear Implantation

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (01) ◽  
pp. 10-15
Author(s):  
Neeraj Suri ◽  
Satya Sandilya ◽  
Ruta Sayani ◽  
Amit Anand
Keyword(s):  
Speech Intelligibility ◽  
Rating Scales ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Duration Of Surgery ◽  
Group A ◽  
Posterior Tympanotomy ◽  
Auditory Integration ◽  
Group B ◽  
Approach Group

Abstract Introduction The aim of our study is to compare the surgical complications of the transcanal and posterior tympanotomy approach and to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of both techniques. Materials and Methods It is a prospective study involving 252 pediatric cochlear implant patients operated in the Department of ENT, GMERS Medical College and General Hospital, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India. Out of these, 126 patients were operated by transcanal approach (group A) and 126 patients were operated by posterior tympanotomy approach (group B). Results No significant difference in the mean duration of surgery (p > 0.064) was observed in both the groups. Major complications occurred in 60.2% of group A and 3.1% of group B and minor complications occurred in 65% of group A and 3.1% in group B, which is highly significant (p < 0.0134). The categories of auditory perception, speech intelligibility rating scales, meaningful auditory integration scale, and meaningful use of speech scale were assessed in both groups. Conclusion Complication rate in the transcanal approach is higher as compared with posterior tympanotomy approach. A complete alignment and introduction of electrode array into the basal turn of cochlea is more favorable in the posterior tympanotomy approach. Transcanal technique even as an alternative may not be useful. Outcomes may be affected depending upon the technique chosen.

scholarly journals Microsurgical unilateral laminotomy for bilateral decompression of degenerative lumbar canal stenosis: a comparative study

2019 ◽  
Vol 55 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamed I. Refaat ◽  
Amr K. Elsamman ◽  
Adham Rabea ◽  
Mohamed I. A. Hewaidy
Keyword(s):  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Blood Loss ◽  
Minimally Invasive ◽  
Invasive Technique ◽  
Decompression Surgery ◽  
Microsurgical Decompression ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Duration Of Surgery ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B

Abstract Background The quest for better patient outcomes is driving to the development of minimally invasive spine surgical techniques. There are several evidences on the use of microsurgical decompression surgery for degenerative lumbar spine stenosis; however, few of these studies compared their outcomes with the traditional laminectomy technique. Objectives The aim of our study was to compare outcomes following microsurgical decompression via unilateral laminotomy for bilateral decompression (ULBD) of the spinal canal to the standard open laminectomy for cases with lumbar spinal stenosis. Subjects and methods Cases were divided in two groups. Group (A) cases were operated by conventional full laminectomy; Group (B) cases were operated by (ULBD) technique. Results from both groups were compared regarding duration of surgery, blood loss, perioperative complication, and postoperative outcome and patient satisfaction. Results There was no statistically significant difference between both groups regarding the improvement of visual pain analogue, while improvement of neurogenic claudication outcome score was significant in group (B) than group (A). Seventy-three percent of group (A) cases and 80% of group (B) stated that surgery met their expectations and were satisfied from the outcome. Conclusion Comparing ULBD with traditional laminectomy showed the efficacy of the minimally invasive technique in obtaining good surgical outcome and patient satisfaction. There was no statistically significant difference between both groups regarding the occurrence of complications The ULBD technique was found to respect the posterior spinal integrity and musculature, accompanied with less blood loss, shorter hospital stays, and shorter recovery periods than the open laminectomy technique.

scholarly journals Endoscopic 3-S Technique Tympanoplasty: Taking the Convention a Step Ahead

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 179-185
Author(s):  
Mridul Janweja ◽  
Sayan Hazra ◽  
Arindam Das ◽  
Arya Brata Dubey
Keyword(s):  
Endoscopic Surgery ◽  
Routine Activity ◽  
Middle Ear Surgery ◽  
Graft Material ◽  
Operating Microscope ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Post Operative Pain ◽  
Duration Of Surgery ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B

Introduction Endoscopic Surgery has immense potential for middle ear surgery and is currently favoured by many surgeons. The 3 (vascular) Strips/ 3 Flap Tympanoplasty with operating microscope is popular but Endoscopic 3-Flap Tympanoplasty remains less explored. Hence this study was conducted to compare advantages and disadvantages of Endoscopic and Microscopic 3-Flap Tympanoplasty. Materials and Methods Forty two patients with large/subtotal perforation of tympanic membrane were divided into two equal groups (Group A & B). Endoscope was used in Group A, whereas, operating microscope in Group B. Temporalis fascia was the graft material in all patients. Patients were followed up for six months. Pre and post-operative audiograms, post-operative pain, graft uptake, time taken for surgery and intra-operative visualization convenience were compared. Results Mean Air-Bone Gap closure at the end of six months was 9.23 dB (SD-0.88 dB) in the endoscope group and 8.95 dB (SD-0.66 dB) in microscope group whereas the graft uptake rate was 95.2% and 90.2% respectively. Post-operative pain, cosmesis, ease of doing surgery and time taken for surgery were better in ‘Endoscope’ as compared to ‘Microscope’ group. Conclusion The three flaps produce adequate exposure in very large or subtotal perforations, very thin anterior rim or with anterior bony overhang. Results in terms of mean hearing gain and graft uptake were comparable. In terms of morbidity (post-op pain), recovery (return to routine activity), mean duration of surgery and cosmesis, endoscopic surgery produced better outcome.

scholarly journals Comparison of prophylactic versus regular use of antibiotics in elective major obstetrical and gynecological surgeries

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 580
Author(s):  
Ramya Sreevarshni Shunmugha Sundharam ◽  
Hiremath P. B. ◽  
Sankareswari R.
Keyword(s):  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Prophylactic Antibiotic ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
Controlled Study ◽  
Therapeutic Drug ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Duration Of Surgery ◽  
Group A ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Group B

Background: Surgical site infections better prevented by parenteral antibiotic in sufficient doses generally should be given before the operation which helps to achieve the therapeutic drug level both in the blood and related tissue during the operation. Ceftriaxone, when administered together as a prophylaxis can fulfil the above criteria of a good antibiotic. Thus, this study was planned to assess the efficacy of prophylactic antibiotic usage to that of regular antibiotics usage in patients undergoing elective surgeries.Methods: This randomized controlled study was conducted in a tertiary care teaching hospital during the study period of June 2017 to April 2018 with 140 cases. Group A received a single dose of Injection Ceftriaxone 1g. Group B, received Injection Ceftriaxone 1 gm and Injection Metronidazole 500 mg for five days. The data was entered in excel sheet and analyzed using SPSS (Version 16).Results: The mean age group in Group A and Group B was found to be 34.24±10.5 and 35.97±11.89, respectively. There was no statistical significance between group A and B for incidence of infection in the post-operative period and duration of hospital stay. The mean value in group A for duration of surgery was found to be 67.5±13.5 and in group B mean value was 72.1±14.9. (p value <0.05).Conclusions: This study demonstrated that administration of prophylactic antibiotic rather than conventional antibiotic at caesarean and gynecological surgeries are not associated with significant difference in post-operative morbidities.

scholarly journals CHOLECYSTECTOMY;

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (07) ◽  
pp. 1062-1066
Author(s):  
Bashir Ahmed ◽  
Hamid Raza ◽  
Kamlaish -
Keyword(s):  
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy ◽  
Patient Population ◽  
P Value ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Rescue Analgesia ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Duration Of Surgery ◽  
Group A ◽  
Eye Opening ◽  
Group B

Objectives: The aim of our study which is to compare total intravenousanesthesia with target controlled infusion using the drugs Propofol and remifenatnil with thetechniques of volatile induction maintenance anesthesia using sevoflurane and sufentanil inpatients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy procedure, at a tertiary care hospital inKarachi, Pakistan. Study Design: The type of study is a randomized control trial, conductedfor a period of 8 months Period: from June 2015 to January 2016 Setting: at a tertiary carehospital in Karachi Pakistan. Method: The patient population consisted of n=100 patientsbelonging to the ASA class I and II and undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy procedure atour institute. The patients were divided into two groups group A consisted of all those patientswho underwent total intravenous anesthesia and group B consisted of patients who underwentvolatile induction maintenance anesthesia. Appropriate blinding measures were taken for thosewho were involved in the post-operative care of the patients, and the patients themselves. Duringthe procedure routine monitoring was done, data was recorded in a pre-designed proforma.Patients were analyzed in the post-operative period for side effects and pain levels. Statisticalanalysis was done using SPSS version 23, a p value of less than 0.05 was considered to bestatistically significant. Results: The patient population consisted of n= 100 patients dividedinto two groups. No statistically significant difference was found between the demographicvariables of the patients of both groups (age, weight, baseline values of blood pressure, heartrate, time duration of surgery and anesthesia). The time for the loss of corneal reflex was longerin the group A (109 +/- 90) as compared to group B (45 +/- 10) having a p value of less than0.001. However the time for opening of the eyes and the duration of post anesthesia care unitwas shorter in group A (420 +/- 130 seconds for eye opening and 45 +/- 15 min for PACU) andin group B (484 +/- 116 seconds for eye opening and 53 +/- 25 mins for PACU) having p valuesof 0.006 (eye opening) and 0.017 (PACU) respectively. In group A n= 44 (88%) of the patientsrequired rescue analgesia, and in group B n= 36 (72%) of the patients required it, having a pvalue of 0.013 respectively. The need for the use of ephedrine and atropine in the pre and portoperative period was similar in both the groups. Conclusion: According to the results of ourstudy we found that each method of anesthesia has its own advantages and disadvantagesand the anesthetist present should weigh the risks and benefits for each patient individually,and use the most beneficial method of administration of anesthesia in the patient undergoinglaparoscopic cholecystectomy procedure, accordingly.

scholarly journals Clinical and Postoperative Outcomes of Cancer Surgeries during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Comparative Study with its Pre-COVID Surgical Audit at Five Major Tertiary Care Hospitals’ Cancer Departments in India

2021 ◽  
Vol 42 (04) ◽  
pp. 311-318
Author(s):  
Anil Heroor ◽  
Rajnish Talwar ◽  
Rama Joshi ◽  
Sandeep Nayak ◽  
B. Niranjan Naik ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
Mortality Rates ◽  
Complication Rates ◽  
Cancer Management ◽  
Time Period ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Duration Of Surgery ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B

Abstract Introduction There has been an exponential rise in number of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-positive infections since March 23, 2020. However, cancer management cannot take a backseat. Objective The aim of this study was to identify any difference in the complication and mortality rates for the cancer patients operated during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Materials and Methods This was a retrospective study of a prospectively maintained database of five centers situated in different parts of India. Variables such as demographics, intraoperative, and postoperative complications were compared between COVID-19 (group A—March 23, 2020–May 22, 2020) and pre-COVID time period (group B—January 1 to January 31, 2020). Results One-hundred sixty-eight cancer surgeries were performed in group B as compared with 148 patients who underwent oncosurgeries in group A. Sixty-two percent lesser cancer surgeries were performed in the COVID-19 period as compared with the specific pre-COVID-19 period. There was no significant difference in age group, gender, comorbidities, and type of cancer surgeries. Except for the duration of surgery, all other intraoperative parameters like blood loss and intraoperative parameters were similar in both the groups. Minimally invasive procedures were significantly lesser in group A. Postoperative parameters including period of intensive care unit stay, rate of infection, need for the change of antibiotics, and culture growth were similar for both the groups. While minor complication like Clavien-Dindo classification type 2 was significantly higher for group A, all other complication rates were similar in the groups. Also, postoperatively no COVID-19-related symptoms were encountered in the study group. A subset analysis was done among the study groups between those tested preoperatively for COVID-19 versus those untested showed no difference in intraoperative and postoperative parameters. No health-care worker was infected from the patient during the time period of this study. Conclusion Our study shows that there is no significant difference in the incidence of postoperative morbidity and mortality rates in surgeries performed during COVID-19 pandemic as compared with non-COVID-19 time period.

scholarly journals Comparison Between Paracetamol Vs Voltral Suppositories For Post Operative Pain In Gynaecological Procedure

Esculapio ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 191-194
Author(s):  
Zeeshan Khan ◽  
Saadia Khaleeq ◽  
Abaid ur Rehman ◽  
Aasam Maan ◽  
Umer Farooq ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pain Score ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Gynaecological Surgery ◽  
Rescue Analgesia ◽  
Post Operative Pain ◽  
Intravenous Paracetamol ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Duration Of Surgery ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B

Objective: To compare intravenous paracetamol vs Voltral (Diclofenac) suppositories for post operative pain in gynaecological procedures. Methods: This was a non randomized controlled trial that was carried out at Department of Anaesthesiology, Sheikh Zayed Hospital, Rahim Yar Khan during 01-07-2019 to 31-12-2019 in which all female cases with age range of 20 to 60 year undergoing any gynaecological surgery requiring general anaesthesia were included. The cases were divided into two equal groups and anesthesia was offered in standard doses. Just before reversal the cases in group Awere given intravenous paracetamol in a dose of 1 gm stat and then at 8-hour interval and those in group B were offered diclofenac suppositories in a dose of 50 mg twice a day, 12 hours apart. The pain was assessed at 4,8,12 and 24 hours and was labelled on visual analogue scale (VAS). Results: In this study there were 62 cases (31 in each group). The mean age in group A and B was 45.41±10.21 vs 48.12±11.13 years with p= 0.47. Mean duration of surgery in both groups was 57.51±15.23 vs53.11±14.79 minutes with p= 0.81. There was no significant difference in mean pain score at 4 and 8 hours with p= 0.91 and 0.81 respectively in group A and B. Mean pain score was 4.43±1.67 vs 3.21±1.09 with p= 0.01 at 12 and 4.57±1.71 vs 3.34±1.27 at 24 hours in group A and B with p values of 0.01 each. Mean time taken for rescue analgesia was 9.13±2.11 in group Aand 13.11±1.23 hours in group B with p= 0.001. Conclusion: Voltral (Diclofenac sodium) suppositories are better than paracetamol infusion in controlling pain after gynecological surgeries and this difference is significantly better at 12 and 24 hours. Key words: Gynaecological surgery, Pain, Paracetamol, Voltral suppository How to cite: Khan Z., Khaleeq S., Rehman Ur A., Maan A., Farooq U. Nadeem A. Comparison Between Paracetamol Vs Voltral Suppositories for Post-Operative Pain in Gynaecological Procedures. Esculapio 2021;17(02):191-194.

scholarly journals Antibiotic prophylaxis in low risk patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy

2012 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 12-18
Author(s):  
S Kumar ◽  
PJ Lakhey ◽  
P Vaidya ◽  
BN Patowary ◽  
CR Praveen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy ◽  
Antibiotic Prophylaxis ◽  
Risk Group ◽  
Low Risk ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Duration Of Surgery ◽  
Group A ◽  
Elective Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy ◽  
Group B

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is the 'gold standard' for benign diseases of gallbladder. It has rapidly gained popularity and it is one of the commonly performed operations in Nepal. The need for antibiotic prophylaxis when performing an elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy may not be as important as it is thought in low risk group. Despite, low postoperative infection rate in laparoscopic cholecystectomy in low risk group, the same criteria of antibiotic prophylaxis previously applied to conventional surgery are routinely used for laparoscopic surgery, even though its actual need has not been ascertained. Aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of antibiotic prophylaxis in elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy with respect to postoperative Surgical Site Infection (SSI) in low risk group. Study was carried out in The Department of Surgery, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal from May 2005 to June 2006 (14 months).This was a prospective randomized study done on 104 consecutive patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Patients were randomized into case group (group A) and control group (group B) with 52 patients in each group. Two and four patients from Group A and Group B respectively were excluded. In Group A, 50 patients received one gram ceftriaxone intravenously 30 minutes prior to induction of anesthesia and in Group B, all 48 patients received 10 milliliters (ml) of isotonic sodium chloride solution intravenously 30 minutes before induction. In both groups, age, sex, ultrasonogram findings, duration of surgery, American society of anesthesiologists patient classification score, antibiotic administration, bile spillage during surgery, length of postoperative hospital stay and postoperative SSI were recorded. Patients were advised to follow up in Surgical Out-patient Clinic if there was any evidence of SSI within 30 days. SSI was reported and classified as, superficial incisional, deep incisional or space / organ SSI. There were a total of 98 patients included in the study; 50 in Group A and 48 in Group B. In group A, three (6%) patients and in Group B, also three (6.3%) patients had superficial incisional SSI. None of them had deep or organ / space SSI. Comparison of data showed no statistically significant difference between two groups (P- 1.00). DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jcmsn.v7i1.5962 JCMSN 2011; 7(1): 12-18

scholarly journals A comparative study of using temporalis fascia autograft and dehydrated temporal fascia homograft in tympanoplasty

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
pp. 1669
Author(s):  
Hemendra Bamaniya ◽  
Padam Chand Ajmera
Keyword(s):  
Graft Material ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Temporalis Fascia ◽  
Suppurative Otitis Media ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Temporal Fascia ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Duration Of Surgery ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> The objective of the present study was to compare the results of tympanoplasty operations performed using autograft temporalis fascia with those of dehydrated temporalis fascia homograft.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> This prospective study was conducted in the department of ENT of Pacific Medical College and Hospital, Udaipur in duration from February 2014 to January 2015. The study included 90 patients of chronic suppurative otitis media with dry, central perforation of tympanic membrane. The patients were divided into two groups with 45 members in each group. In group A, temporalis fascia autograft was used and in group B, dehydrated temporalis fascia homograft was used for tympanoplasty. Results were evaluated in terms of graft uptake rate and hearing improvement.  </p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> There were 50 male and 40 female patients in the study. Most of the patients (43.33%) were of the age group 21-30 years, followed by age group 31-40 years (24.44%). Post-operatively, 95.55% patients in group A and 91.11% patients in group B showed successful graft uptake. Mean preoperative AB gap in group A patients was 31.46±6.78 dB which was reduced to 13.01±5.61 dB postoperatively. Similarly, in group B patients, AB gap was reduced from 29.81±5.99 to 12.92±6.01 dB postoperatively. No statistically significant difference was observed between groups while comparing pre and postoperative AB gap.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> The results of tympanoplasty done by using either homograft or autograft were the same so dehydrated temporalis fascia homograft can be used as an alternative graft material with the same success rate wherever possible with the advantage of reduction in duration of surgery.</p>

scholarly journals Modified Hasson technique versus Veress technique: a comparative study

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (9) ◽  
pp. 3246
Author(s):  
Robinson George ◽  
Mebin Mathew ◽  
Veerabhadra Radhakrishna ◽  
Ashna Rahman ◽  
Aswini Thenamangalath
Keyword(s):  
Port Site ◽  
Port Placement ◽  
College Hospital ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Duration Of Surgery ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B ◽  
Needle Entry ◽  
Better Than

Background: There are two techniques of port placement for laparoscopy, Veress and Hasson. Both have their own advantages of disadvantages. Plenty of new modifications of these techniques have been tried to reduce the risks. We modified Hasson’s technique and evaluated whether the technique is better than the standard Veress technique.Methods: A retrospective analysis was carried out in the Department of General Surgery, Al Azhar Medical College Hospital, India from January 2013 to December 2018.Results: There were 156 patients in group A who underwent laparoscopy by Modified Hasson technique. The Veress technique was used in 149 patients who belonged to group B. There was no difference between the two groups in terms of age and indications for the surgery. The entry time (the time to place the first port) for group A was significantly lesser than that of group B (2.08±0.65 min vs. 4.59±0.53 min; p=0.000). There were a total of two complications in group A which was significantly lesser than that of group B (14; p=0.002). There was no significant difference between the two groups in terms of extraperitoneal port placement, intraperitoneal injury, failure to enter the abdomen, port site seroma, port site infection, port site hematoma, and mortality. But, port site hematoma was significantly lesser in group A compared to group B (0 vs. 5; p=0.027).Conclusions: Modified Hasson’s entry was found to be much better than Veress needle entry due to its simplicity for beginners in laparoscopy, lesser time of achieving pneumoperitoneum and lesser duration of surgery in our study.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of sedation in dacryocystorhinostomy surgery

1970 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-31 ◽  
Author(s):  
S Taludhar ◽  
S Adhikari ◽  
BK Bhattarai
Keyword(s):  
Local Anesthesia ◽  
Definitive Treatment ◽  
Perioperative Outcome ◽  
Chronic Dacryocystitis ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Duration Of Surgery ◽  
Operative Complications ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B

Background: Chronic dacryocystitis is a common ophthalmic problem almost always requiring surgery as the only definitive treatment. Aim: To compare the perioperative outcome of external DCR surgery under local anesthesia with and without sedation. Subjects and methods: One hundred consecutive patients with chronic dacryocystitis undergoing dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) surgery were randomly divided into two groups using computer generated random table. Group A underwent DCR under local anesthesia (LA) without sedation and group B under LA with sedation. The outcome parameters were intra-operative pain, surgeon's comfort, intra-operative complications and duration of surgery. Statistical analysis: SPSS version 11.5 software was used. Chi square test was used to compare the difference between the groups. Results: There were 50 patients in each group. The mean age ± SD of the patients was 34.4±12.12 years (95% CI=28.89-38.55 years). Sixty-nine percent of them were female. Significantly higher number of patients experienced pain in Group A as compared to Group B (100% vs 50%, P<0.001) Surgeon's discomfort was significantly present in group A as compared to group B (70% vs 10%), (p=0.00001). Blood loss was significantly more in group A than in group B (p=0.017). There was no significant difference in the duration of surgery. The post operative success rate in both the groups was comparable after six months of followup. Conclusion: The use of sedation with LA improves the perioperative outcome of DCR surgery in terms of patient's pain, surgeon's comfort and intra-operative complications. Key words: dacryocystitis; dacryocystorhinostomy; sedation DOI: 10.3126/nepjoph.v1i1.3670 Nep J Oph 2009;1(1):25-31

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