Infections in Invasive Pleural Procedures: A Single Centre Experience

Management of Perinatal Testicular Torsion: A Single Centre Experience

Perinatal testicular torsion (PTT) is a rare entity. The management of PTT is controversial, due to the low viability of the testis and the possibility of bilateral torsion. This is a review of our experience with six cases of PTT, highlighting diagnostic and therapeutic difficulties of this condition.

Minimally invasive cardiac surgery - A single centre experience

Results Only one conversion to Median Sternotomy was necessary of the 58 cases which were operated. The operative time was definitely longer compared to the standard procedures but postoperative bleeding, ICU stay and Postoperative pain and ambulation were significantly smaller than standard surgeries. The patients have significantly reduced times to get back to complete work so the surgery als...

Lead extraction for device related infections: a single-centre experience.

AIMS We report a single-centre experience of extraction of infected pacing and ICD leads. METHODS Retrospective study of consecutive lead extractions for infection. Lead extraction was by traction, or, if unsuccessful, a laser sheath was used. All procedures were performed in the operating room. RESULTS Leads were extracted in 82 patients including 66 patients (80%) with infection occurring...

Phaeochromocytoma in Nepal--a single centre experience.

BACKGROUND Phaeochromocytomas are rare tumors of chromaffin cells of neural crest that classically present with symptoms of catecholamine excess such as palpitations, headache and sweating. They are diagnosed by measuring plasma or urinary levels of catecholamines or their metabolites. Anatomic localization is done by computed tomographic scan or magnetic resonance imaging, or meta-iodobenzyl g...

Healthcare Resource Management and Pandemic Preparedness for COVID-19: A Single Centre Experience From Jodhpur, India