scholarly journals A comparative study in between tropical honey and povidone dressing in diabetic wounds in a medical college of Northern India

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (10) ◽  
pp. 3391
Author(s):  
Akhilesh Kumar Yadav ◽  
Sankalp Dwivedi ◽  
Siddharth Desai

Background: The study was done to compare outcomes with dressings of honey to povidone iodine in the management of diabetic foot ulcers.Methods: The present study was carried out for a period of three years from June 2016 to July 2018 in a medical college of northern India. About 200 patients who presented with features of diabetic foot were selected randomly and included in this study and divided into two groups based upon the subsequent treatment of raw area with honey and povidone- iodine respectively.Results: A total of 200 patients were studied. Group I consist of 100 patients out of which 58 were males and 42 females while in Group II there were 56 males and 44 females. The age range in group I was 46 to 75 years while the age range in group II was 48 to 82 years.  In case of group I time of healing was 7- 75 days with median of 28 while in group II time of healing was 7- 60 days with median of 18 days. In case of group II time of healing was 7-60 days with median of 18 days, hospital stay was 7- 34 days with median of 12 days.Conclusions: In terms of hospital stay, time of healing, allergy to material and need for amputation honey was found to be better than povidone iodine solution for dressing of diabetic foot ulcers.

2022 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Naresh Man Shrestha

Introduction: Urinary bladder stone occupies only 5% of all urinary tract stone. Various techniques have been used for the management of bladder stone. Open Cystolithotomy is the traditional treatment but a percutaneous approach has been also in practice. Aims: To confirm the best options between open cystolithotomy and percutaneous cystolithotripsy for the treatment of bladder stone. Methods: It is a prospective hospital based study from May 2019 to January 2021 in Nepalgunj Medical College. Total 42 patients with inclusion criteria were divided into two groups.  Group I was allocated to 21 patients who were treated with open cystolithotomy while Group II were allocated to 21 patients who were treated with percutaneous cystolithotripsy. Two groups were compared for stone free rate, mean hospital stay, mean postoperative scar, mean operation time and rate of post-operative complications. Results: The stone free rate in Group I was 100 % and in Group II was 90.47 %. Mean Operation time was in Group I and Group II were 40.09+ 2.48  minutes and 31.38+15.65 days,  respectively with p<0.05. Mean hospital stay was significantly low in Group II (3.71+1.87 days ) when compared to Group I (7.67+ 2.12 days) with p<0.001. Mean scar length of Group I (5.466+2.9 cm) with respect to Group II (1.04+0.09) was significantly long (p<0.01). Rate of complications were not significantly different between two groups (p>0.5). Conclusion: For management of urinary bladder stones sized up to 4 cm, both open cystolithotomy and percutaneous cystolithotripsy are effective, with a low incidence of complications. However, comparing the surgery time, hospital stay, length of scar between two procedures, percutaneous cystolithotripsy procedure is more beneficial for treatment of urinary bladder stone.


Author(s):  
Yogendra Singh ◽  
B. P. Shukla, ◽  
Supriya Shukla, ◽  
Reshma Jain ◽  
Aditya P. Jaiswal

The present study was conducted on 12 cow calves with infected wounds, irrespective of sex and breed, divided into two groups having 6 cow calves each. The animals of group I were treated with silver nano particle gel and the animals of group II were treated with povidone iodine dressing for 7 consecutive days. Histopathological changes were recorded at different time interval in both the groups. Studies revealed that there was marked re-epitheliazation and hyperplasia with considerable thickening of epidermis and large amount of collagen deposition in granulation tissue in group I as compared to group II. Histopatathological findings clearly suggest that the group treated with silver nano particle gel showed better and faster healing of wound as compared to povidone iodine treated group. Therefore clinical use of silver nano particle gel can be advocated for wound dressing in cow calves.


2019 ◽  
Vol 101 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-29 ◽  
Author(s):  
M Arnous ◽  
H Elgendy ◽  
W Thabet ◽  
SH Emile ◽  
SA Elbaz ◽  
...  

BackgroundAlthough several surgical techniques for treatment of sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus (SPND) have been described, there is no consensus on the optimal surgical procedure. In this study we compared excision with primary closure and Limberg flap in the treatment of SPND.MethodsThis was a prospective randomised clinical trial in patients with SPND who were randomly allocated to one of two groups: group I (excision and primary closure) and group II (Limberg flap technique). The primary outcome of the trial was recurrence of SPND whereas postoperative complications, return to work and cosmetic results were the secondary outcomes.ResultsSixty patients were included, with a mean age of 24.1 years and mean body mass index (BMI) of 26.8 kg/m2. Group 1 had significantly shorter operation time than group II. Both groups had similar hospital stay and comparable complication rates (43.3% vs 30%; P = 0.4). Group I had significantly higher recurrence rate (20% vs 0; P < 0.02) and significantly better cosmetic satisfaction score than group II. Being hairy (P = 0.04), positive family history (P = 0.03), diabetes mellitus (P = 0.005) and history of previous surgery for SPND (P = 0.01) were the significant predictors for recurrence.ConclusionsThe Limberg flap is an effective technique for the treatment of SPND with very low recurrence rate and comparable complication rate and hospital stay to excision and primary closure. Excision and primary closure offered the advantages of quicker healing time, earlier resumption of daily activities, better cosmetic results, which may render it more suitable for patients with low risk for recurrence.


2013 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 68-71 ◽  
Author(s):  
Khurshida Tahmin ◽  
Shamsun Nahar Begum

This Randomised controlled clinical trial was undertaken to determine the suitable time of catheter removal after urogenital prolapse surgery in order to reduce the catheter related UTI and its long term sequel. Method: Total 80 patients undergoing vaginal hysterectomy with pelvic floor repair were enrolled and randomised into two equal groups by lottery method. Trans-urethral catheter was removed on 2nd & 5th post operative day in group I (n=40) and in group II (n=40) respectively. Post   voidal residual urine volume before operation and after removal of catheter was measured in   all patients by ultrasound scanning. Re-catheterisation was done for three more days if residual volume > 200ml after removal of catheter. Urine samples were taken before removal of catheter and send for routine microscopic examination and culture & sensitivity test to detect UTI.Results: Removal of catheter on 2nd post-operative day lead to significant reduction of rate of UTI. The rate of UTI following removal of catheter was 7.5% versus 42.5% in group I and in group II (p<0.001). But need for recatheterisation was significantly higher in group I (15%) than in group II (2.5%). The mean duration of catheterisation was 47.63 (±0.628) and 119.35 (±0.864) hours in group I and group II respectively. Majority of the patients in group I did not  require prolongation of catheterisation. Mean duration of hospital stay after operation was 5 days in group I and 7.95 days in group II (p<0.001). Conclusion: Short period catheterisation is associated with lower rate of UTI and shorter hospital stay. Disadvantages of prolonged catheterisation outweigh the advantages. Therefore removal of the catheter on the 2nd post-operative day after genital prolapse surgery is preferable than 5 days catheterization DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjog.v26i2.13782 Bangladesh J Obstet Gynaecol, 2011; Vol. 26(2) : 68-71


Author(s):  
Dr. Hitesh Kumar Solanki ◽  
Dr. Omnath P Yadav ◽  
Dr. Anita J Gojiya

The study was conducted in department of physiology, B J Medical College, Ahmedabad from Mar. 2012 to Feb. 2013. This was a cross-sectional study to evaluate the effect of smoking on lung   function and serum lipids in asymptomatic smokers   and comparable non   smokers. The mean of the various spirometric parameters were calculated of the subjects for both the groups. The mean FVC in group I and group II was 2.60 ± 0.62 L and 4.10 ± 0.64L respectively. The mean FEV1 in group I was 1.91 ± 0.57L and     3.19 ± 0.77L in group II Group I had mean FEF25% - 75% and PEFR of 1.98 ± 0.67L/sec and 4.50 ± 1.57L/sec respectively. Group II had mean FEF25 – 75% of 4.22 ± 1.23L/sec and a mean PEFR of 7.22 ± 1.42L/sec. In young smokers and asymptomatic, still the spirometric values were significantly deranged as compared to controls. Even smokers with history of less pack years of smoking also had significant abnormalities of lung function. All he spirometric values in the two groups had statistically highly significant difference and were higher in non-smokers as compared to smokers. The spirometric values were reduced in smokers with history of smoking for as low as two pack years. Keywords: Progression, PFT, Asymptomatic & Smokers


2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 267-276
Author(s):  
K. A. Khyzhniak ◽  
Y. V. Volkova ◽  
K. Y. Sharlai ◽  
M. V. Khartanovych

The aim of the work was to analyze the results of the observation of the postoperative period in patients with surgical aortic pathology after surgical intervention using cardiopulmonary bypass. 118 patients with surgical aortic pathology (SAP) were examined. Patients were divided into 2 groups. Group I included 46 patients who were additionally prescribed a solution of meglumin sodium succinate (reamberin), group II included 46 patients who were additionally assigned a solution of D-fructose-1,6-diphosphate sodium hydrate salt (esophosphine). The control group (K) consisted of 26 patients who had surgical pathology of the aorta, all the criteria coincided with patients of groups I and II, but did not have additional substances as part of intensive care (IT) in order to prevent postoperative cognitive dysfunction (PСD). Analyzed the patient's condition on a scale of postoperative mortality prediction EuroSCORE II, the depth of anesthesia with a BIS monitor, the qualitative composition of the leukocyte formula, nasal and rectal temperature, blood gas composition, electrolyte level, glucose, lactate, coagulogram indices, hemolysis and phosphates; levels of autoantibodies to brain antigens (MBP, calcium binding protein S-100, NSE and GBA) were determined in the serum by ELISA a day before the operation and on the first, third, seventh and fourteenth day after surgery. The morphometric and functional properties of erythrocytes were investigated the day before the operation (starting level), 12:00 after the operation, and on the third day of hospital stay. The initial assessment of the cognitive abilities of the patients was made the day before the operation, on the third, seventh and fourteenth day of hospital stay. Used to determine the magnitude of the coefficient of linear Pearson correlation. In the analysis, no significant differences were found between the preliminary data on the phosphorus content in the patients' blood, however, the recovery dynamics of its numbers differed in the K, I and II patients. So, in group K and in group I, after 12:00 after surgery, the level of phosphatemia was 0.86 ± 0.21 mmol/l and 0.85 ± 0.18 mmol / l, on the 3rd day of hospital stay — 0,94 ± 0.08 mmol/l and 0.97 ± 0.04 mmol/l, on the 7th day — 1.04 ± 0.16 mmol/l and 1.07 ± 0.21 mmol/l and on The 14th day — 1.08 ± 0.12 mmol/l and 1.1 ± 0.14 mmol/l. It can be noted that the dynamics of blood phosphatemia in patients of groups K and I was identical, its figures almost coincided in terms of the level of phosphorus in the blood and the corresponding number of patients in the variation rows of patients in both groups. It may be noted that there is an unconditional positive effect on the course of the perioperative period of the option of infusion therapy in the IT complex in patients of group II.  


2021 ◽  
pp. 1

Background and objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of vacuum-assisted closure (VAC) in the treatment of Fournier gangrene (FG). Material and methods: Forty-eight male patients treated for Fournier gangrene were included in the study. The patients were divided into two groups (Group I: conventional dressing, Group II: VAC therapy). Characteristics of the patients, laboratory parameters, number of debridement procedures, daily number of dressings, visual analogue scale (VAS) during dressing, analgesic requirement, colostomy requirement, time from the first debridement to wound closure, wound closure method, length of hospital stay, and mortality rates were compared. Results: Group I comprised 33 patients and Group II comprised 15 patients. The number of dressings, VAS score and daily analgesic requirement were statistically significantly lower in Group II (p < 0.05) than in Group I. The number of debridement procedures, colostomy requirement, orchiectomy rate, time from first debridement to wound closure, length of hospital stay, wound closure method and mortality rate were similar between these two groups (p > 0.05). Conclusion: The clinical results of conventional dressing and VAC therapy were similar for treating FG. VAC therapy is an effective postoperative wound care method that offers less requirement for dressing changes, less pain, less analgesic requirement and more patient satisfaction compared to conventional dressing.


2019 ◽  
Vol 46 (2) ◽  
pp. 32-37
Author(s):  
Dilshad Parvin ◽  
Md Nasir Uddin ◽  
Md Shahjahn Kabir ◽  
Afsana Ahmed ◽  
SM Rahat Hossain ◽  
...  

Acute coronary syndrome (ACS), a life-threatening manifestation of coronary artery disease, ranges from unstable angina (UA) to acute myocardial infarction (AMI). To reduce the morbidity and mortality resulting from acute coronary syndrome, we should have to find out some predictor or prognostic indicator. A prognostic indicator should be available at the time of initial patient’s evaluation, in order to maximize the potential benefits of early risk assessment. This study designed to evaluate plasma BNP as a prognostic tool in patients with acute coronary syndrome. A prognostic cohort study was carried out with 90 (ninety) acute coronary syndrome patients on the basis of their clinical and laboratory criteria with age range of 30 to 90 years in the department of biochemistry, BSMMU, in collaboration with department of cardiology, NICVD, BSMMU and BIRDEM. Plasma BNP concentrations were measured on enrollment and then grouping of the study subjects were done on the basis of their empirical cut off value of plasma BNP concentration. All the patients were free from heart failure, renal disease, thyroid disease and hepatic disorder. Main outcomes were mortality, morbidity and survival after hospital discharge with or without any disability. All the subjects were categorized into two and to see the significance between two groups in relation to age and sex Unpaired –t test and Chi square test were done. Finally, Binary logistic regression was done. Among 90 acute coronary syndromes patients, there were 74(82.2%) male and 16(17.8%) female with mean age of the study population 51.8 years and the age range of 30 t0 90 years. Among enrolled patients, 24 (26.7%) were NSTEMI and 66 (73.3%) were STEMI that includes 29 (32.2%) anterior MI, 21 (23.3%) inferior MI, 16 (17.8%) other varieties of MI. All the study subjects were grouped into two on the basis of empirical cut off value of plasma BNP 640pg/ml on enrollment. Group I with plasma BNP level less than 640pg/ml includes 57 (63.3%) subjects and group II with plasma BNP more than 640pg/ml includes 33 (36.7%) subjects. Among group I (n=57) good recovery, morbidity and mortality found to be in 41(71.9%), 15(26.3%) and 1(1.8%) patients and those in group II (n=33) found in 6(18.2%), 19(57.6%) and 8(24.2%) patients respectively. Keeping the group I in reference category binary logistic regression analysis done, showing odds ratio 11.5 with p- value 0.000. The odds ratio 11.5 indicates that there is 11.5 times higher chance of getting bad outcome in ACS patients having higher plasma BNP concentrations. Bangladesh Med J. 2017 May; 46 (2): 32-37


2013 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 50-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
Parveen Shahida Akhtar ◽  
M Md Shakhawat Hossain ◽  
Zafor Md Masud ◽  
Naheed Ruksana ◽  
Shamsun Nahar ◽  
...  

Background: Cervical cancer is the most common cancer of Bangladeshi women diagnosed mostly (>80%) at stage II and stage III. Rdaiotherapy (both teletherapy and brachytherapy) is the most important modality of treatment at these stages.Objective: To compare the local control, diseases free survival and overall survival between the (cancer cervix) patients treated randomly by two schedules of radiotherapy. Method: From June 1996 to June 2005, patients with histologically confirmed carcinoma cervix (Ca.cervix) were treated by external beam therapy (EBRT) as well as intra cavitery brachytherapy (ICRT) along with concurrent/sequential chemotherapy with cisplatin and 5- Fluorouracil. EBRT was given by cobalt60 teletherapy machine and ICRT by caesium137 low dose rate machine. The patients were divided into two groups according to treatment schedules. Group I: the patients in this group received EBRT in whole pelvis in two steps, first with open field upto 10-20 Gy then by applying midline shield with lead block 30-40Gy in 25-28 total fractions, five days a week; they also received 50-70 Gy to point A by ICRT in 2-4 weekly fractions. Group II: patients in this group received with open field a dose of 45-50Gy in 25-28 fractions, 5 days a week by EBRT and 25-30 Gy at point A by ICRT in 1-2 weekly fractions.Result: In Group I, 96 out of 101 and in Group II, 104 out of 118 patients were eligible for evaluation. In both groups patients were distributed according to stages and age more or less equally; their age range were 30-70 years and mean age was 47.2 years in Group I and age range were 25-80 years and mean age was 46 years in Group II. Squamous cell carcinoma were found (90%) and performance status was WHO grade 0-1 (>75%) in both groups. Local control of disease at 5 years was 65% in group I and 51% in group II. Overall survival at 2 years, 5 years, 7 years and 9 years in group I, was 71%, 64%, 55%, 46% and in group II, 54%,50%, 43%,32% respectively. Distant metastasis occurred in 22% in-group I and 28% in-group II. Lymph node, lung, liver, peritoneum were common site of metastasis. Proctitis, cystitis, vaginal stenosis in group I was 80%, 33% 16% and in Group II 29%, 13% and 5% respectively. Conclusion: External beam therapy and brachytherapy was effective treatment in carcinoma. Cervix in both operable and inoperable stages. In small volume of tumor, both schedules of radiotherapy were more or less equivalent but in bulky diseases Group I schedule that was higher dose by brachytherapy at point A showed better result; though the complication was more DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjog.v25i2.13739 Bangladesh J Obstet Gynaecol, 2010; Vol. 25(2) : 50-58


2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-20
Author(s):  
Haridas Saha ◽  
Mohammad Ibrahim Khalil ◽  
Aminul Islam ◽  
Abdullah Al Mamun ◽  
Md Margub Hossain

Background: Control of the primary site of sepsis is the main determinant of good surgical outcome. Objective: The purpose of the present study was to compare the efficiency between povidone iodine and normal saline lavage in the treatment of acute peritonitis. Methodology: This was a randomized clinical trial conducted in the Department of Surgery at Dhaka Medical College & Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Patients with acute peritonitis due to gastrointestinal causes who were admitted in the different units of Dhaka Medical College Hospital during the study period were selected as study population. Among them patients who were treated with povidone iodine were enrolled in the present study in group A and patients who were treated with conventional normal saline were in group B. Results: A total number of 1050 patients were recruited for this study. Among them 100 patients were enrolled in the present study of which group A (50 patients) for povidone iodine and group B (50 patients) for conventional normal saline. On 7th POD wound infection was found in Group A and Group B were 11(22.4%) and 21(44.7%) respectively. Statistically significant difference in post operative complication of wound infection was observed on 7th POD between the groups (p<0.05). Post operative hospital stay in Group A and Group B were 11.50 ± 4.48 and 13.46 ± 5.13 days respectively. There is statistically significant difference in post operative hospital stay between the groups (p<0.05). Conclusion: Statistically significant difference observed in post operative complication of wound infection and burst abdomen on 7th POD between the groups. The present study there is statistically significant difference in post operative hospital stay between the groups also observed. Bangladesh Journal of Infectious Diseases 2017;4(1):15-20


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