Padmashree Dr.D.Y.Patil University
General Surgey
The various abdominal manifestations of dengue are discussed.
The various modalities for treating amoebic liver abscess are discussed.
The pathology and management of mucocele of appendix is discussed.
Giant Inguinoscrotal Hernias continue to pose a technical challenge to the general surgeon. Awareness of all the possible contents prior to surgery is pivotal in avoiding disastrous complications. A case of a giant inguinal hernia with... more
Managing an enterocutaneous fistula continues to pose the greatest challenge to the general surgeon. Aggressive supportive care is pivotal in managing these patients. Vacuum assisted closure (VAC) therapy is a promising therapeutic tool... more
Blood transfusion is one of the commonest accompaniments of surgical practice. With a growing incidence of major polytrauma by vehicular accidents, bomb blasts and fires, awareness of the basic concepts underlying massive blood... more
Intussusception as a cause of intestinal obstruction in adults is rare. There is invariably an underlying pathology which leads to intussusception in adults. A case of intussusception in an adult due to a small intestinal lipoma is... more
Surgical approach to abdominal tuberculosis.
Intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD) is the commonest form of contraception used in view of less systemic side effects. However, there are a multitude of local complications caused by it. Of all the local complications described,... more
Introduction. Congenital lumbar hernia is one of the rare types of hernias. Anomalies of the ribs, spine, and muscles which constitute the lumbocostovertebral syndrome in association with congenital lumbar hernia make it the rarest of... more