scholarly journals COMPARATIVE STUDY OF POST TRAUMATIC FACIAL ABRASIONS WITH COLLAGEN DRESSING AND CONVENTIONAL CLOSED DRESSING

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Pavan Kumar M Patil ◽  
Anil Kumar Malhari

BACKGROUND:Wound Healing is a dynamic process involving soluble mediators,a variety of cells,and extracellular matrix. Oral and maxillofacial trauma often produces open wounds.To bacteria,biological dressings such as collagen are impermeable and establish the most functional interface between the wound surface and the environment.Collagen dressing has advantages in terms of ease of application than traditional dressings and is safe, non-immunogenic, nonpyrogenic, hypoallergenic and pain free. This study aimed to compare the efficacy of collagen dressing and conventional dressing for post traumatic facial abrasions. MATERIAL AND METHOD: A prospective interventional study among 60 patients with post traumatic facial abrasion attending the department of plastic surgery was included in present study after obtaining the informed consent.All the patients were randomly chosen into two groups of 30 patients each,Group A treated with collagen dressing method and Group B by conventional closed dressing with jelonet and Neosporin ointment. RESULT:In our study,total of 60 patients were included.There was no significant difference between the age and gender among two groups. The patients treated with collagen membrane showed a significant improvement in the wound healing, reduction of pain, epithelialisation and overall effectiveness scoring compared to conventional dressing method. CONCLUSION: The collagen membrane dressing showed a faster, better and good healing rate among the study participants

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 1043
Author(s):  
Apurva C. Shah ◽  
Devendra Sareen ◽  
Dileep Kumar Goyal

Background: Diarrhea is a public health problem globally, being the 2nd leading cause of death in children under 5 years. Dehydration as well as malnutrition are also serious consequences of diarrhea. This study was carried out with an aim to focus on the clinical and demographic profile of diarrheal patients of pediatric age.Methods: Infants and children aged 6 months to 5 years were analysed for age and gender distribution, chief complaints, feeding practices, nutritional status and assessment of dehydration; from January 2018 to June 2019 in the Department of Pediatrics of a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital.Results: Total 150 patients were analysed. Almost 50.67% group A and 41.34% group B patients belonged to toddlerhood. Male preponderance was also noted. Along with diarrhea, vomiting was noted in 22 group A and 21 group B and fever in 19 group A and 29 group B patients. Approximately 41-45% patients had no malnutrition and 55-60% had no dehydration in both the study groups.Conclusions: There is lack of awareness regarding dog bite and its management among the rural people fever and vomiting were most frequently associated with diarrhea. A little less than half of the study participants had some-dehydration. Nearly half of the patients belonged to toddler age group. Majority of the patients were exclusively breast-fed for six months.


2013 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-12
Author(s):  
B Sarker ◽  
LK Lenin ◽  
SK Khundkar

The study was done to evaluate whether adhesive tape after intradermal skin closure in face and neck produces better aesthetic scar than intradermal skin closure in face and neck without adhesive tape. It was a prospective, interventional, purposive study and was done in department of Plastic Surgery, Dhaka Medical College Hospital (D.M.C.H.) from July 2005 to October 2007. A total of 90 patients was included in the study. In one group (A), face and neck skin was closed by intradermal stitches with Vicryl. In other group (B), face and neck skin was closed by intradermal stitches with Vicryl 6/0, cutting body needle with adhesive tape (Nichistrip). The study included 76 patients. The age range was from 13-45 years. 34 patients were male and 42 patients were female. None of the baseline variables like age and gender was found to be different in two groups (p> 0.05). There was no statistically significant difference between two groups in the distribution of Incision along Langer’s line, Length of incisions, Gapping and Swelling (p>0.05). Group B (intradermal skin closure in face and neck lesions with adhesive tape) had statistically highly significant difference (p<0.001) visual analogue score than group A (intradermal skin closure in face and neck lesions without adhesive tape). It can be said that intradermal skin closure in face and neck lesions causes better aesthetic scar than intradermal skin closure in face and neck lesions without adhesive tape. Adhesive skin tape has definite value in the plastic surgery and can be regarded as a specific modality for aesthetic scars in face and neck.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bdjps.v3i1.14999 Bangladesh Journal of Plastic Surgery 2012, 3(1): 7-12


2021 ◽  
pp. 088532822110257
Author(s):  
Prisana Pripatnanont ◽  
Chanokpim Chankum ◽  
Jirut Meesane ◽  
Jutakan Thonglam

The fragility of silk fibroin film is a drawback to being used as a barrier membrane. Semi-resorbable barrier membranes maintain function longer than a resorbable membrane and no need to be removed. The study aimed to fabricate semi-resorbable membranes using silk fibroin with glycerol plasticizer (Group A), immobilized with fish collagen (Group B), and then characterized, in vitro biocompatibility tested, and compared with a commercial collagen membrane (Group C). Group B showed more roughness (0.2155 µm) than Group A (0.1424 µm). Group A was more hydrophilic (76.75° ± 3.07°) and more stiffness (28.93% ± 15.56%) than Group B (112.67° ± 1.94°, 42.10% ± 11.46%) and C (54.79% ± 13.44%) without significant difference. Group C had a significantly higher ( p < 0.05) swelling degree and less degradation rate than others. Group A showed significantly highest ( p < 0.05) cell proliferation. Group C showed more alkaline phosphatase activity than others but no significant difference in osteocalcin and Alizarin Red activity on day 21. The semi-resorbable membrane based on silk fibroin-glycerol possessed good physical and mechanical properties, and well-supported osteoblastic cell proliferation and differentiation.


2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pradeep Jain ◽  
Parthapratim Dutta ◽  
Prabal Goswami ◽  
Amol Patel ◽  
Shammi Purwar ◽  
...  

Objective. Repair of injured Achilles tendon in neglected cases is one of the difficult and challenging procedures for surgeon. Here, we share our experience with the use of two innovative techniques for repair of chronic rupture of Achilles tendon. Design. Prospective Study. Setting. Tertiary care hospital. Patients. Twelve patients with chronic Tendo Achilles rupture were followed up over a period of three to five years. Intervention. Patients were divided in two groups, A and B. In Group A, the repair was done with Gastroc-soleus turndown flap and weaving with Plantaris tendon graft and in Group B, with modified Kessler’s technique strengthened with the free plantaris tendon graft. Outcome Assessment. Clinically and by Modified Rupp Scoring system. Results. At an average follow-up of 4 years (Group A, 3.7 and Group B, 4.4 years), the majority of the patients had excellent to good results as assessed with Modified Rupp Scoring with few minor complications in both the groups. There was no significant difference in the baseline variables such as age and gender and also in the Rupp’s score between the two groups. Conclusion. The two techniques are novel and simple and have been found to be useful for repair of chronically ruptured Achilles tendon.


2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (09) ◽  
pp. 1891-1894
Author(s):  
Asif Javeed ◽  
Muhammad Absar Alam ◽  
Atif Maqsood ◽  
Amna Azher ◽  
Muhammad Arif ◽  
...  

Objectives: To compare the efficacy of Duloxetine with Amitriptyline in Terms of Reduction in Frequency of Pain in The Management of Patients of Diabetic Neuropathy. Study Design: Randomized Control Trial. Setting: Medical OPD of ABWA Medical College Hospital Faisalabad. Period: Six Months from 01-01-2019 to 30-06-2019. Material & Methods: A total of 200 cases (100 in each group) between the age 20-65 years of any gender, ≥ 5 years history of diabetes, symptoms of peripheral neuropathy for at least six months, having HbA1c >7.5% were included. Two groups were formed Group A was given 60mg Duloxetine each day and Group B was given 75mg amitriptyline in a single dose. After 3 weeks, an additional three weeks supply of medication was dispensed and patient were scheduled to return at week 6 for the final evaluation that recorded by me in terms of reduction in pain score and also assessed for 50% reduction in pain score from base line that was labeled as reduced. Results: 62%(n=62) in Group-A and 35%(n=35) in Group-B were treated effectively, which shows a significant difference between the two groups. Conclusion: The duloxetine was more effective than amitriptyline in terms of reduction of pain in diabetic neuropathy.


2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 133-139
Author(s):  
Yasser Hamdy ◽  
Mohammed Mahmoud Mostafa ◽  
Ahmed Elminshawy

Background: Functional tricuspid valve regurgitation secondary to left-sided valve disease is common. DeVega repair is simple, but residual regurgitation with subsequent impairment of the right ventricular function is a concern. This study aims to compare tricuspid valve repair using DeVega vs. ring annuloplasty and their impact on the right ventricle in the early postoperative period and after six months. Methods: This is a prospective cohort study of 51 patients with rheumatic heart disease who underwent tricuspid valve repair for secondary severe tricuspid regurgitation. Patients were divided into two groups: group A; DeVega repair (n=34) and group B; ring annuloplasty repair (n=17). Patients were assessed clinically and by echocardiography before discharge and after six months for the degree of tricuspid regurgitation, right ventricular diameter and tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion (TAPSE). Results: Preoperative echocardiographic assessment showed no difference in left ventricular end-systolic diameter, end-diastolic diameter, ejection fraction and right ventricular diameter, however; group A had significantly better preoperative right ventricular function measured by TAPSE (1.96 ± 0.27 vs1.75 ± 0.31 cm; p=0.02). Group B had significantly longer cardiopulmonary bypass time (127.65 ± 13.56 vs. 111.74 ± 18.74 minutes; p= 0.003) and ischemic time (99.06 ± 11.80 vs. 87.15 ± 16.01 minutes; p= 0.009). Pre-discharge, there was no statistically significant difference in the degree of tricuspid regurgitation, but the right ventricular diameter was significantly lower in group B (2.66 ± 0.41 and 2.40 ± 0.48 cm; p=0.049). After six months of follow up, the degree of tricuspid regurgitation (p= 0.029) and the right ventricular diameter were significantly lower in the ring annuloplasty group (2.56 ± 0.39 and 2.29 ± 0.44 cm; p=0.029). Although there was a statistically significant difference in preoperative TAPSE, this difference disappeared after six months. Conclusion: Both DeVega and ring annuloplasty techniques were effective in the early postoperative period, ring annuloplasty was associated with lesser residual regurgitation and better right ventricular remodeling in severe functional tricuspid regurgitation than DeVega procedure after 6-months of follow up.


2020 ◽  
Vol 35 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tayyaba Gul Malik ◽  
Hina Nadeem ◽  
Eiman Ayesha ◽  
Rabail Alam

Objective: To study the effect of short-term use of oral contraceptive pills on intra-ocular pressures of women of childbearing age.   Methods: It was a comparative observational study, conducted at Arif memorial teaching hospital and Allied hospital Faisalabad for a period of six months. Hundred female subjects were divided into two groups of 50 each. Group A, included females, who had been taking oral contraceptive pills (OCP) for more than 6 months and less than 36 months. Group B, included 50 age-matched controls, who had never used OCP. Ophthalmic and systemic history was taken. Careful Slit lamp examination was performed and intraocular pressures (IOP) were measured using Goldman Applanation tonometer. Fundus examination was done to rule out any posterior segment disease. After collection of data, we analyzed and compared the intra ocular pressures between the two groups by using ANOVA in SPSS version 21.   Results: Average duration of using OCP was 14.9 months. There was no significant difference of Cup to Disc ratios between the two groups (p= 0.109). However, significant difference was noted between the IOP of OCP group and controls. (p=0.000). Conclusion: OCP significantly increase IOP even when used for short time period.


Author(s):  
Rajendra Joshi ◽  
N. B. Mashetti ◽  
Rakesh Kumar Gujar

Dushta Vrana is a common and frequently encountered problem faced in surgical practice. The presence of Dushta Vrana worsens the condition of the patient with different complications and may become fatal. Local factors on wound like slough, infection and foreign body, affect the normal process of healing. A healthy wound in a normal body heals earlier with a minimum scar as compared to a contaminated wound. Therefore in this study all the efforts are made to make a Dushta Vrana into a Shuddha Vrana. Once the Vrana becomes Shuddha, Ropana of the Vrana will start. The objective of the study was to evaluate the clinical efficacy of Jatyadi Taila and Jatyadi Ghrita in Dushta Vrana. Clinically diagnosed 60 Patients of Dushta Vrana were randomly divided into two groups, each consisting of 30 Patients. Group A were treated with the Jatyadi Taila and Group B was treated by Jatyadi Ghrita. The results observed was based on the relief obtained on the subjective and objective parameters taken for consideration for this study viz, size of ulcer, discharge, smell, pain, burning sensation, itching and granulation were found significant (P Lass Than 0.05). On the basis of assessment criteria and overall result of treatment, the patients of Jatyadi Taila group showed better results when compared to Jatyadi Ghrita group. Even though statistically there is no much significant difference between the two groups, but by seeing the effect on individual parameters (subjective and objective) and over all response, Jatyadi Taila seems to be effective when compared to Jatyadi Ghrita. It is having more Ropana qualities when compared to Shodhana.


Author(s):  
Patil Aniket ◽  
Dindore Pallavi ◽  
Arbar Aziz ◽  
Kadam Avinash ◽  
Saroch Vikas

The quest for excellence in mental and physical health is not new. We find various references and formulations in Ayurvedic classics meant for promoting mental and physical health of a child. Suvarna Prashan is one of the formulations explained in age old Ayurvedic classic Kashyap Samhita. This formulation is very widely used now days as a memory and immune booster for children. But there is very little systematic documented study which can be used to evaluate the efficacy of the formulation. Suvarna Bhasma was prepared in Ayurved Rasayani Pharmacy, Pune. Madhu and Ghrita were collected from KLE Ayurveda Pharmacy, Belgaum. Suvarna Bindu Prashan was prepared in KLE Ayurved pharmacy, Belgaum. It contains Suvarna Bhasma, Ghrita and Madhu. Twenty apparently healthy male and female children with age group of three to four years were ready to sign inform consent form were selected into two groups each. Subjects in Group A received Suvarna Bindu Prashan where as Group B (Control group) did not receive any treatment. Both the groups were observed for six months. Children in Suvarna Bindu Prashan group showed significant reduction in the scores of eating habits, behavior, mood, temperament and scores of event of illness. However there was no significant difference in the score of sleeping habit. There was significant increase in IQ percentage.


Author(s):  
Mohamed I. Refaat ◽  
Amr K. Elsamman ◽  
Adham Rabea ◽  
Mohamed I. A. Hewaidy

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.


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