An approach for the correction of cryptotia using a superiorly based superficial mastoid fascial flap and a skin paddle is introduced. The buried portion of the auricle was exposed through an incision made along the upper part of the helix, followed by an appropriate correction of the deformed cartilage. Protrusion of the upper portion of the auricle was accomplished using anchoring sutures. A ...

As we described elsewhere (Wenger et al., 1950 and 1952) the pattern of aesophageal leads, as registered at various heights above the diaphragm, gives us the chance of drawing conclusions about the conduction in the left auricle. CEsophageal P waves at auricular levels contain well defined intrinsicoid deflections (Brown, 1936; Neuman, 1951; Schwartz, 1947; Wenger, 1947) and the time of their a...

biliary atresia is characterized by the progressive obliteration of extra- and intrahepatic biliary duct system leading to the obstruction of bile flow in infancy. the cause(s) of biliary atresia remain unclear and many surgical options for bypassing the atretic segment have been described. 1-3 biliary atresia may be associated with small bowel atresia.  the surgical interventions for biliary d...

The maize leaf consists of four distinct tissues along its proximodistal axis: sheath, ligule, auricle and blade. liguleless1 (lg1) functions cell autonomously to specify ligule and auricle, and may propagate a signal that correctly positions the blade-sheath boundary. The dominant Wavy auricle in blade (Wab1) mutation disrupts both the mediolateral and proximodistal axes of the maize leaf. Wab...

The constant-volume (CV) hypothesis was tested using the Mytilus galloprovincialis heart under two conditions. The volume of the ventricle, auricles and pericardium, and the flow in the heart and adjacent vessels were measured by magnetic resonance imaging. In synthetic seawater at 23°C (immersed condition), the end-diastolic volume (EDV), end-systolic volume (ESV) and stroke volume (SV) were 5...

Biliary atresia is characterized by the progressive obliteration of extra- and intrahepatic biliary duct system leading to the obstruction of bile flow in infancy. The cause(s) of biliary atresia remain unclear and many surgical options for bypassing the atretic segment have been described.1-3 Biliary atresia may be associated with small bowel atresia.  The surgical interventions for biliary dr...

choanal atresia was first described by roeder in 1755.1 choanal atresia is the narrowing or obstruction of the posterior nasal fossa. this anomaly could be congenital or acquired. most patients are female.2 choanal atresia might be isolated or associated with other anomalies like charge syndrome and 20-50% of congenital cases have this company.3 choanal atresia could be unilateral or bilateral ...

(This section is meant for residents to check their understanding regarding a particular topic) QUESTIONS 1. Briefly describe embryogenesis of duo-denal atresia 2. How duodenal atresia is classified? 3. What anomalies are associated with du-odenal atresia? 4. Discuss the role of antenatal ultrasound in babies with duodenal atresia 5. What are the important clinical features of duodenal atresia?...

BACKGROUND Intestinal atresia is a common cause of neonatal intestinal obstruction, and management of this disease in limited setup of a developing country is very difficult. METHODS This study is a retrospective study of patients with jejunoileal atresias and their postoperative outcome in a teaching hospital in eastern Nepal over a 5-year period. RESULTS There were 28 children (19 boys an...

BACKGROUND Colonic atresia and stenosis are rare entities. On average 1 case per year of colonic atresia is being seen in most of pediatric surgical centers and to date less than 10 cases of colonic stenosis have been reported. MATERIAL AND METHODS The medical record of patients of colonic atresia and stenosis managed during March 2006 to March 2010 was reviewed. RESULTS A total of 15 patie...