THYROID MALIGNANCIES : A PROSPECTIVE STUDY IN A RURAL TEACHING MEDICAL COLLEGE HOSPITAL

Background: Pterygium is a degenerative condition of sub conjunctival tissues that proliferates as vascularised granulation tissue to invade cornea. Treatment modalities may be medical or surgical. Objectives were to asses results of pterygium surgery in patients with pterygium, in terms of operative time, post-operative symptoms, overall graft success and post-operative complications conducted at government medical college, hospital, Jammu during one year.Methods: Prospective study conducted on 25 patients by using fibrin glue over a period of one year in upgraded department of ophthalmology at GMC Jammu.Results: Mean operating time was 23.20 minutes by using fibrin glue, severity of post-operative symptoms were less. Graft successfully attached in all cases.Conclusions: Present study concluded that use of fibrin glue associated with less operating time and less post-operative discomfort in terms of severity and duration

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BLOOD TRANSFUSION

The Professional Medical Journal ◽

10.29309/tpmj/2011.18.02.2054 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 18 (02) ◽

pp. 212-214

Author(s):

REHMATULLAH SOOMRO ◽

MUHAMMAD RIZWAN JAVED ◽

SARA AHMAD ALI

Keyword(s):

Surgical Procedures ◽

Medical College Hospital ◽

College Hospital ◽

Medical College ◽

Elective Surgical Procedures ◽

Transfusion Ratio ◽

A Prospective Study ◽

Surgical Unit ◽

Cross Matching ◽

Cross Match

Objective: To evaluate Blood Ordering and Transfusion ratios for elective surgical procedures. Study Design, Setting & Duration: This was a prospective study carried out at Muhammad Medical College Hospital Mirpurkhas from January 2007 to December 2007. Patients & Methods: A total of 1032 patients were included, both male & female. All patients who underwent elective surgical procedures in Surgical Unit, Muhammad Medical College hospital, Mirpurkhas from January 2007 to December 2007 were included in this study. Blood units cross matched and units transfused intra-operatively and post-operatively were recorded apart from patient demography and hepatitis profile. Results: A total of 1032 patients underwent elective surgical procedures during the study period. Total 1500 blood units arranged, among these only 74 units of blood were transfused. This means only 4.9% of blood was utilized while 95.1% of blood was not utilized. Cross-match to transfusion ratio (C/T) = 20.27, Transfusion probability (Tp) = 7.1 and Transfusion index (Ti) = 0.07. Conclusion: For elective surgical procedures, there is no need for routine cross matching of blood. However, one must confirm the availability of blood for Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C reactive patients, and for cases, where the bleeding is inevitable like transvesical / transurethral removal of prostate.

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Endoscopic sinus surgery: experience of 60 cases

Bangladesh Journal of Otorhinolaryngology ◽

10.3329/bjo.v17i2.8849 ◽

1970 ◽

Vol 17 (2) ◽

pp. 104-109

Author(s):

Md Golam Mustafa ◽

Khabiruddin Ahmed ◽

Mahmudal Hasan

Keyword(s):

Endoscopic Sinus Surgery ◽

Neck Surgery ◽

Medical College Hospital ◽

Sinus Surgery ◽

College Hospital ◽

Medical College ◽

Post Operative Period ◽

A Prospective Study ◽

Surgery Department

Objective: To study the quality of life in patient who underwent ESS operation. Design and setting: A prospective study conducted over a period of one(01) year; from July 2004 to June 2005 in Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery Department of Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College Hospital and Dhaka Medical College Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Results: Hospital admitted 60(Sixty) cases of ESS patients were included and analyzed. 42 cases were male; whereas 18 cases were female in this study. 21-40 years (44 cases) were the commonest age group of study people. No significant/ alarming complications were recorded during post operative period. Conclusion: Instead of all limitations, outcome of ESS is more acceptable in comparison with conventional sinus surgery. The main symptoms, like nasal obstruction, discharge, headache and facial pain get relieved off dramatically which is compatible with other recognized study. Key words: Endoscopic sinus surgery; open the sinuses; restore normal air flow. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjo.v17i2.8849 BJO 2011; 17(2): 104-109

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A Comparative Study of Benzylpenicillin Versus Ceftriaxone in the Treatment of Adult Pyogenic Meningitis

Journal of Dhaka Medical College ◽

10.3329/jdmc.v17i2.6583 ◽

1970 ◽

Vol 17 (2) ◽

pp. 59-61 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

A Wazib ◽

MZ Hossain ◽

R Hasan ◽

MB Alam

Keyword(s):

Comparative Study ◽

Prospective Study ◽

Hospital Stay ◽

Key Words ◽

Clinical Features ◽

Medical College Hospital ◽

Pyogenic Meningitis ◽

College Hospital ◽

Medical College

This prospective study was conducted in Dhaka Medical College Hospital during July 2006 to June 2007. 100 patients were included in the study among which forty seven received benzylpenicillin and fifty three was treated with ceftriaxone. The result of this study showed that mortality was similar in both groups but ceftriaxone had better outcome regarding duration of clinical features and hospital-stay. Key words: pyogenic meningitis; benzylpenicillin; ceftriaxone. DOI: 10.3329/jdmc.v17i2.6583J Dhaka Med Coll. 2008; 17(2) : 59-61

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Topical Corticosteroid Abuse on the Face: A Prospective Study of Garments Workers Appearing at Dermatology Outpatients in a Private Medical College Hospital

Medicine Today ◽

10.3329/medtoday.v27i1.25994 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 27 (1) ◽

pp. 23-26

Author(s):

Gazi Asma Sultana ◽

Md Ziaur Rahaman Bhuiyan

Keyword(s):

Rural Areas ◽

Common Adverse Effect ◽

Medical College Hospital ◽

College Hospital ◽

Over The Counter ◽

Medical College ◽

Suburban Areas ◽

The Face ◽

A Prospective Study ◽

Structured Questionnaire

Abuse of topical corticosteroids (TC), especially over the face, is common not only in Bangladesh but also prevalent worldwide. Data about the magnitude of this problem in our country is lacking. The aims of this study were to find out the demographics, magnitude and clinical features of TC misuse on the face in the dermatology outpatient department (OPD) as well as to raise awareness about this problem and to analyze its causes. This was a prospective questionnaire-based clinical study conducted among the garments workers who visited the out patient department of a non government medical college hospital. Garments workers with relevant facial dermatoses reporting to the investigator were asked about their current use of over-the-counter topical formulations and a structured questionnaire applied in case the same was confirmed to be TC. A total of 895 garments workers with facial dermatoses were screened, of which 129 (14.41%) were using TC. TCs were used for treating acne in 53 (41.0%), as a lightening agent in melasma in 34 (26.4%), general face cream/fairness cream/after shave cream in 21 (16.3%). Steroid combinations were used by 84 (65.12%). Most of the patients (n =90; 70%) belonged to rural areas, followed by those hailing from suburban areas (n = 31; 24%).15 out of 22 (68%) prescriptions by doctors were for products in the milder steroid group, whereas 98 of 107 (91.6%) recommendations by non-physicians were for potent steroids (P< 0.001). 118 of the 129 patients (91.5%) have shown adverse effects. Acne/exacerbation of acne was the most common adverse effect. TC misuse in garments workers with facial dermatoses is quite common, and most of this use is unwarranted. Use as a treatment for acne is the most common indication in this cohort.Medicine Today 2015 Vol.27(1): 23-26

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