scholarly journals Phototherapeutic Keratectomy Outcomes in Superficial Corneal Opacities

2011 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. OED.S5985 ◽  
Author(s):  
Khalid Al Arfaj ◽  
Vandana Jain ◽  
Mohamed Hantera ◽  
Mohamed Wagih El-Deeb ◽  
Adel Al Rushod ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Symptomatic Relief ◽  
Invasive Procedure ◽  
Corneal Dystrophy ◽  
Common Indication ◽  
Phototherapeutic Keratectomy ◽  
Corneal Dystrophies ◽  
Corneal Scar ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B ◽  
Ocular Surface Health

Purpose Compare the effectiveness of Phototherapeutic keratectomy (PTK) in treatment corneal dystrophies versus superficial corneal scars: visual outcomes, recurrence rate and safety profile. Methods PTK was performed in 51 eyes of 51 patients. Data regarding the indications for PTK, ablation depth, symptomatic relief, pre-and postoperative best spectacle-corrected visual acuity (BSCVA), spherical equivalent changes, recurrence and complications were analyzed. The indications for PTK in our study were classified into two categories – group A: patients with corneal dystrophies (n = 23) and the other group B (n = 28) with other indications. Results The average age of the patients was 47 years (±16.4). The mean follow up period was 15.16 months (±10.01 months). Post operatively, there were no significant complications. While the overall BSCVA in the patients improved from 20/41 (0.484) to 20/32 (0.645), group A showed improvement from 20/35 (0.561) to 20/29 (0.687), as compared to group B in which BSCVA improved from 20/47 (0.421) to 20/33 (0.611). The most common indication in group A was granular corneal dystrophy (n = 10) and the most common indication in group B was post traumatic/infectious corneal scar or opacity (n = 10). Eighty-six percent (n = 44) of all patients had alleviation of symptoms. Recurrence of symptoms was seen in 3 eyes of recurrent corneal erosions which required retreatment. Conclusion PTK is a safe and effective procedure. The outcome of this study suggests that PTK improves BSCVA. PTK appears to improve ocular surface health. Furthermore, PTK can be recommended to most patients with corneal dystrophies as a treatment modality prior to other more invasive procedure (viz. penetrating keratoplasty).

scholarly journals Elective versus emergency caesarean section: differences in maternal outcome

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (8) ◽  
pp. 3207
Author(s):  
Anshu Sharma ◽  
Rajiv Acharya ◽  
Yashika Pehal ◽  
Bhawna Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Caesarean Section ◽  
Elective Caesarean Section ◽  
Fetal Distress ◽  
Emergency Caesarean Section ◽  
Maternal Outcome ◽  
Common Indication ◽  
Emergency Caesarean ◽  
Group A ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Group B

Background: Caesarean section is a life-saving surgical procedure when certain complications arise during pregnancy or labour. The use of CS worldwide has increased worldwide unprecedented levels although the gap between higher- and lower-resource settings remains. The present study evaluates the difference in maternal outcome in elective versus emergency caesarean sections in our institute.Methods: The study included first 65 cases of emergency caesarean section (group A) and during the study period, first 65 elective caesarean section (group B) if they fulfilled the inclusion criteria. Various intra operative and postoperative events were recorded which included intra operative complications, postpartum haemorrhage and transfusion indices.Results: The most common indication of caesarean section in group A was fetal distress (27.7%). In group B most caesarean sections were classified under 5 followed by class 6, the most common indication being previous caesarean section (27.6%). It was observed that pre-operative mean haemoglobin in group A was 10.6 g/dl and in group B was 11.2g/dl. A drop of 1.36 g/dl in group A and 1.10 g/dl in group B was observed in the post-op period. Cross match / transfusion ratio 1.5 in group A and  2 in group B, transfusion probability ratio was 60 % in group A and  66.7%  in group B and transfusion index was 1 in group A and  group B. There was significantly higher contraception acceptance in group B compared to group A.Conclusions: Elective caesarean section has more favourable maternal outcome as compared to emergency caesarean section as the former is done under controlled and planned circumstances.  However, there should be stringent audit to scrutinise indication of caesarean section, outcome of caesarean and blood transfusion practices.

Calcium dobesilate and oxerutin: effectiveness of combination therapy

2010 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 66-71 ◽  
Author(s):  
B Akbulut
Keyword(s):  
Combination Therapy ◽  
Venous Insufficiency ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Symptomatic Relief ◽  
Antioxidant Properties ◽  
Erythrocyte Aggregation ◽  
Calcium Dobesilate ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B

Objectives Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is an important cause of discomfort and inability to work. Hydroxyethylrutosides (Venoruton®; 0-[beta-hydroxyethyl]-rutosides) has been used for decades for the treatment of CVI. Studies have reported symptomatic relief and a decreased capillary filtration after the administration of the oral preparations. Calcium dobesilate is a synthetic venoactive drug acting on several levels. It inhibits capillary permeability; it has antioxidant properties; and it inhibits the synthesis of prostaglandins and thromboxanes, reducing platelet and erythrocyte aggregation, as well as blood viscosity. The aim of this study is to determine whether the combination of both drugs is more effective in decreasing patients' complaints. Methods One hundred and fifty patients with primary venous insufficiency were randomized into three groups: Group A receiving calcium dobesilate only, Group B receiving oxerutin only and Group C receiving both calcium dobesilate and oxerutin. Patients were evaluated with a questionnaire before and four weeks after treatment regarding following parameters: itching, fatigue, heaviness, numbness, cramp, swelling and sensitiveness. Patients rated their symptoms from 0 to 4 (0: absent; 1: mild; 2: moderate; 3: severe; 4: very severe). Results Complaints, which were scored by patients before and after treatment, decreased. Among the single-drug groups, itching score decreased more in Group B, whereas scores of fatigue, heaviness, numbness, cramp and swelling decreased more in Group A. But the difference was not significant, statistically. But all complaints decreased significantly in Group C. Difference of scores after treatment revealed no statistical significance in Group A and B, but scores of Group C produced a significant difference when compared with Group A and B. Conclusion Results demonstrate that a combination of calcium dobesilate and oxerutin shows a better improvement of complaints. These observations have to be confirmed in larger series with objective tests. Changes of quality of life after a combination therapy might also be of interest.

scholarly journals The Role of Using Motorized Diamond Burr Polisher Instrument in Minimizing the Recurrent Rate of Pterygium Excision

2020 ◽  
pp. 129-136
Author(s):  
Sakar Abdulkarim Nidhamalddin
Keyword(s):  
Diamond Polishing ◽  
Corneal Scar ◽  
Group A ◽  
Iop Measurement ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Diamond Burr ◽  
Pterygium Excision ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Group B ◽  
Primary Pterygium

To compare the effects of using motorized diamond burr polisher in pterygium excision versus manual polishing of the corneoscleral bed in reducing the recurrent rate. A prospective, comparative and interventional study of 90 consecutive patients with different grads of primary pterygium, who underwent pterygium excision at Shahid Aso teaching eye hospital in Sulaimani city, between August 2018 till September 2019, which was performed by single surgeon. In group A (45) eyes polishing of the corneoscleral bed done using motorized diamond polishing burr, and in group B (45) eyes using manual crescent blade for polishing. Recurrent rate was evaluated after about (8±2) months postoperatively. Ethical consideration of the risks and the benefits of the procedure was observed for each individual patient. A 90 patients with the mean age of group A (48.84±12.7) years and group B (49.67±12.3) years, complained of different grads of primary pterygium, group A had 31(68.9%) male and 14(31.1%) female, while group B had 22(48.9%) male and 23(51.1%) female. Each individual factors like age, gender, visual acuity, BCVA pre and postoperatively, IOP measurement, dryness of the eye and risk factors like smoking and UV exposure affecting the recurrence were assessed. In both groups the main indication for surgery was sign of irritation. The mean surgical time was calculated and the difference between two groups were significant. After follow-up of average six months the outcomes and recurrent rate were checked, recurrent rate was in group A 1(2.2%) while in group B was 6(13.3%) patients. it significantly decreased. Corneal scar happens in only 1(2.2%) case of group A while in 11(24.4%) cases in group B, Corneal scar was statistically significant. In both groups the change of BCVA was significant but the visual change was more significant in group A in compare to group B. Motorized diamond burr is a safe instrument for polishing the cornea during pterygium excision, it is easy to handle, low price, need lesser operative time, its effect on recurrence postoperatively is significant and beside it leaves lesser corneal scar and early visual recovery postoperatively.   

scholarly journals The Impact of Pain Control on Invasive Clinical Procedure on Children with Leukemia

Blood ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 132 (Supplement 1) ◽  
pp. 5827-5827
Author(s):  
Jiayi WANG ◽  
Yingyi He ◽  
Zhimin Liang ◽  
Tiezhen Ye ◽  
Hui Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Local Anesthesia ◽  
Pain Control ◽  
Adverse Reactions ◽  
Low Dose ◽  
Invasive Procedure ◽  
Anesthesia Group ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Group D

Abstract Background: Palliative care is becoming more and more important for systemic cancer treatment in developed countries, while this remains infamous topic in developing countries, such as in China. Contemporary treatment strategies have greatly contributed to the improved outcome in childhood cancer patients, survivorship comes at the cost of developing some treatment-related health condition, such as pain-related depression, chronic pain etc. Thus, developing a well-tolerated pain control methods is of great importance within the cancer treatment. Objective: To evaluate the impact and outcome of different pain control applications on invasive procedure in children with leukemia, and record the adverse reactions. Methods: The enrollment of childhood leukemia patients in our hospital from November 2011 to November 2016 were divided into four groups, that is successively midazolam + local anesthesia (group A), midazolam + ketamine +local anesthesia (group B), midazolam + fentanyl + local anesthesia (group C), and fentanyl + propofol + local anesthesia (group D). The efficacy and adverse reactions were systemically recorded. The inter-group diffferences were calculated using x2 test. Results: No significancewas observed in age, gender, and disease distribution in these four groups by ANOVA ONEWAY analysis. The sedation outcome is more pronunced in group D than others. Also, the quality of procedural pain control in group D was the best (P<0.01). In terms of the analgesic effect, group B and D were better than that group A and C. There was significant difference in Hallucination was more easily detected in group B and C. Systemic recovery was delayed in group B other than group A, C, and D. Basing on the survey, we did found that the family members were more willing to accept pain control treatment for their sick kids under the safety assurance. The compliance was significantly improved in group D. Conclusion: Upon adequate auxiliary breathing preparation and rigorous monitor, propofol combined with low-dose fentanyl was the best sedative/analgesic option for pain control within leukemia patients receiving invasive procedure.The outcome of propofol combined with low-dose fentanyl wasvery safe, satisfactory and compliable. Up to now, this study is the first pain control study for invasive procedure in China mainland, it deserves being paid attention. Disclosures No relevant conflicts of interest to declare.

scholarly journals Dorsal plication during penile orthoplasty with and without neurovascular bundle mobilizationA comparative clinical trial conducted At Ghazy Al-Hariri teaching hospital for surgical specialties (2013 –2015)

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 11-17
Author(s):  
Yousuf Mohammed Alhallaq ◽  
Yahia Muhaisin Ali ◽  
Harth Mohamed Kamber Al-Saadawi
Keyword(s):  
Tunica Albuginea ◽  
Invasive Procedure ◽  
Neurovascular Bundle ◽  
Penile Curvature ◽  
Free Zone ◽  
Group A ◽  
Penile Plication ◽  
Group B ◽  
A Prospective Study ◽  
Curvature Type

Background: Dorsal plication on each side of the penis at the 2 and 10-o’clock positions had been a mainstay for correction of ventral penile curvature. However, because only the 12-o’clock position proved to be a nerve-free zone, dorsal plication at the 12-o’clock position can be advocated. Objectives: To evaluate tunica albuginea plication with and without neurovascular bundle mobilization in patients with ventral penile curvature. Type of the study: A prospective study. Methods: A 34 patients with a mean age of (4.8 ± 0.54) years, Who still have ventral penile curvature all ≤ 30º after degloving of penis with or without other orthoplasty technique, randomized into two groups, in group (A) 17 patients subjected to midline dorsal penile plication at 12-o'clock, whereas in group (B) 17 patients subjected to plication of tunica albuginea at 2 and 10-o’clock positions after neurovascular bundle mobilization. Results: 94.1% of group (A) and 88.2% of group (B) Patients have satisfactory appearance of the penis. No complications were reported in both groups Conclusions: The incision and plication of tunica albuginea with neurovascular bundle mobilization is long and more invasive procedure than Midline dorsal penile plication with no significant differences in outcome.

The Bronchus First and Vessels Simultaneously Stapled Technique: A Safe and Simple Method for Video-Assisted Right Upper Lobe Lobectomy

2018 ◽  
Vol 67 (02) ◽  
pp. 131-136
Author(s):  
Hao Xu ◽  
Linyou Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Invasive Procedure ◽  
Distant Recurrence ◽  
Massive Hemorrhage ◽  
Simple Method ◽  
Video Assisted ◽  
Novel Approach ◽  
Group A ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Group B ◽  
The Right

Objective Video-assisted thoracic surgery lobectomy is a minimally invasive procedure for major pulmonary resection. The purpose of this study was to present a novel approach with a thoracoscope in the right upper lobe and to compare different lobectomy methods at our institution. Methods We reviewed the medical records of patients who underwent a thoracoscopic right upper lobectomy for lung cancer between September 2015 and September 2016. We performed 128 thoracoscopic right upper lobectomies: group A (n = 50) was treated with the bronchus-first and vessels simultaneously stapled method and group B (n = 78) was treated with the conventional isolation–ligation method. Preoperative mediastinal staging and lymphadenectomy followed the National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines. The intra- and postoperative outcomes were recorded and statistically compared. Results All patients underwent successful thoracoscopic right upper lobectomies. No significant differences in mean intraoperative blood loss, massive hemorrhage (>500 mL), and postoperative complications were observed between the two groups (p < 0.05). The mean operative time of group A was less than that of group B (110.80 ± 34.74 versus 167.01 ± 48.38 minutes, p = 0.000). The mean duration of chest drainage in group A was 4.34 ± 2.06 days, which was shorter than that of group B (5.85 ± 3.13 days, p = 0.017). No significant differences were observed in the local recurrence and distant recurrence between the two groups during the postoperative follow-up. Conclusions Thoracoscopic right upper lobectomy with the lobectomy bronchus-first and vessels simultaneously stapled method is a safe and efficient procedure that leads to better recovery.

scholarly journals DACRYOCYSTORHINOSTOMY

2008 ◽  
Vol 15 (01) ◽  
pp. 81-86
Author(s):  
MUHAMMAD NAWAZ ◽  
MUHAMMAD SULTAN ◽  
QAISAR HANIF ◽  
Muhammad Sadiq
Keyword(s):  
Symptomatic Relief ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Chronic Dacryocystitis ◽  
Department Of Ophthalmology ◽  
Silicon Tube ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B ◽  
Study Setting

Purpose: To compare the results of standard dacryocystorhinostomy with the results ofdacryocystorhinostomy done with silicon tube stentting of the lacrimal canaliculi. Study design: This is a hospitalbased, prospective, comparative and interventional study. Setting: Department of Ophthalmology, Allied HospitalPunjab Medical College Faisalabad. Period: January 2006 to December 2006. Methods: Twenty seven patients ofchronic dacryocystitis fulfilling the inclusion criteria were selected and divided in two groups. Group A consisted of 15patients who underwent standard dacryocystorhinostomy and Group B consisted of 12 patients who underwentdacryocystorhinostomy along with intubation of the lacrimal canaliculi with silastic tubes. All the patients were followedup for at least six months post-operatively. Success of the procedure, defined as the symptomatic relief of epiphoraand infection was assessed at the end of follow-up period. Results: Of the total 27 patients of chronic dacryocystitis23 (85%) were female and 4(15%) were male. The mean age of the patients was 45 years. The success of theprocedure was recorded in 14 (93.33%) patients in group-A and in 10 (83.33%) patients in group B. Quite a few andsimple complications were recorded during the study period. Conclusions: 1. Standard externaldacryocystorhinostomy is a simple and cost effective procedure forthe management of chronic dacryocystitis. 2. Silicontube stentting of the lacrimal canaliculi does not have any extra advantage in the management of chronic dacryocystitiswithout canalicular obstruction.

scholarly journals Surgical management of anal fissure versus Glyceryl Trinitrate ointment: a comparative prospective study

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
pp. 2205
Author(s):  
Sandeep Reddy ◽  
Krishnaprasad . ◽  
Sreeramulu P. N. ◽  
Amal Abraham ◽  
Praveen G. P. ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Prospective Study ◽  
Anal Fissure ◽  
Symptomatic Relief ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Lateral Internal Sphincterotomy ◽  
Nitroglycerin Ointment ◽  
Internal Sphincterotomy ◽  
Skin Tag ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B

Background: Anal fissure is common condition in general population which cause severe pain at the anal region while defecation and associated with bleeding. These symptoms cause reduction in quality of life with considerable morbidity. The objective of this study was to compare the difference in outcome between open lateral anal sphincterotomy and application of topical 0.2% nitroglycerin ointment for the treatment of chronic anal fissure and their individual efficacy.Methods: 68 cases with a clinical diagnosis of anal fissure were recruited in the study. All selected patients met with inclusion criteria. Thus, selected cases were assigned to one of the other groups by odd and even method. Group A was managed conservatively using topical 0.2% nitroglycerin ointment, whereas Group B underwent open lateral anal sphincterotomy. Both groups were followed up at 3 week, 6 weeks, and 12 weeks, after the treatment.Results: Among all the 68 patients, all patients had come with complaint of pain whereas 31 patients had bleeding per rectum along with pain. On clinical examination, hypertonic anal sphincter elicited in 47 patients, sentinel skin tag was noted in the 23 patients. Group A included 34 patients treated with topical 0.2% nitroglycerin ointment and group B included 34 patients who underwent lateral internal sphincterotomy. In group A, 25 (73.5%) patients treated successfully, 9 (26.4%) patients were uncured who underwent lateral anal sphincterotomy, with no fresh complaints during follow up. By contrast, all patients in group B were successfully treated and only one (0.03%) patient came with unexplained discomfort and one patient suffered from flatus incontinency.Conclusions: This prospective study, demonstrates that open lateral internal sphincterotomy is superior to topical nitroglycerin application in the treatment of anal fissure with good symptomatic relief, high rate of healing with very low rate of early incontinence. Patients who are not willing to undergo surgery the glycerin trinitrate ointment can be used as medical line for fissure in ano.

scholarly journals COMPARATIVE CLINICAL EFFICACY OF ARK TAILA AND ARK CREAM APPLICATION IN THE MANAGEMENT OF VICHARCHIKA - AN OPEN LABELLED, RANDOMISED CONTROLLED CLINICAL TRIAL

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (7) ◽  
pp. 3843-3849
Author(s):  
Suman Purohit ◽  
Saurabh 2 ◽  
Yadevendra Yadav
Keyword(s):  
Symptomatic Relief ◽  
Topical Therapy ◽  
Skin Irritation ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Controlled Clinical Trial ◽  
Randomised Controlled Clinical Trial ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B ◽  
Randomised Controlled

Vicharchika is one of Kushtha included under Rakta Pradoshaja Vikaras, recurrent and chronic in nature. Modern dermatologists use topical therapy such as topical corticosteroid; topical emollients etc. to give symptomatic relief but it cost in severe long-term toxicity, skin irritation and may cause skin cancer. In Ayurvedic texts, there are hundreds of medicaments as a successful and safer remedy for the chronic der-ma problems including Vicharchika. Acharya Sharangdhar had depicted one such formulation “Ark Taila” for treating Vicharchika. Sneha Siddha drugs have better pharmacokinetics action in comparison to other dosage form because of the lipid nature of bio- membrane, as lipid soluble substances readily perme-ate into cells. Aim and Objective: To compare the efficacy of Ark Taila and Ark cream application in the management of Vicharchika. Materials and Methods: In this study, 30 patients of Vicharchika were se-lected and randomly allocated into two groups. In group A, Ark Taila (n = 15), and in group B Ark cream (n = 15) was given to patients for local application. Patients were assessed for relief in signs and symptoms at interval for fifteen days for sixty days. Results: Patients of group A has maximum relief in sign and symp-toms of Vicharchika in comparison of group B. Conclusion: The study concluded that Ark Taila is an ef-fective formulation of choice for the management of Vicharchika as compared to Ark cream.

scholarly journals Comparison of microdebrider assisted adenoidectomy and adenoid curette adenoidectomy

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 819
Author(s):  
Shaweta . ◽  
Ramesh K. Azad ◽  
R. S. Minhas ◽  
Shobha Mohindroo
Keyword(s):  
Blood Loss ◽  
Operative Time ◽  
Symptomatic Relief ◽  
Complete Removal ◽  
Operative Blood Loss ◽  
Left Behind ◽  
Adenoid Tissue ◽  
Group A ◽  
Residual Tissue ◽  
Group B

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Adenoidectomy is the surgical procedure to remove the adenoids. It is conventionally performed using the curettage method. The aim is to compare between adenoid curette adenoidectomy and microdebrider assisted adenoidectomy.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> From April 2016 to March 2017, 50 patients (34 males and 16 females), requiring adenoidectomy were randomized into two groups each of twenty five. Group A underwent microdebrider assisted adenoidectomy. Group B underwent conventional adenoidectomy using the curettage method. The parameters studied were intra-operative time, blood loss, residual tissue, associated trauma, and post-operative symptomatic relief and complications.  </p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> Microdebrider assisted adenoidectomy was significantly better in terms of residual tissue left behind as compared to adenoid curette adenoidectomy (p&lt;0.001), similar operative blood loss and operative time with no difference in complications.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> Microdebrider-assisted adenoidectomy is a safe and effective alternative to curettage method as it allows complete removal of adenoid tissue under direct vision.</p>

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