A trichobezoar is an immobile, indigestible collection of hair or hair-like fibers that accumulates within the GI tract. Rapunzel syndrome is a rare variant in which a trichobezoar extends into the small intestine, potentially causing obstruction. We describe the first case, to our knowledge, of Rapunzel syndrome occurring in a postpartum patient after delivery by Caesarian section.

Mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) is the most common mode of HIV infection in children. In the absence of any intervention, 30% to 45% of children born to HIV positive mothers are infected with HIV.1 This case illustrates the successful prevention of MTCT whereby antiretroviral treatment was initiated early in pregnancy, delivery was via lower segment caesarian section (LSCS) and breastfeedin...

Background: Robson, proposed a new classification system, the Robson’s Ten Group Classification to allow critical analysis of assessing Caesarean section rate according characteristics pregnancy. Auditing Caesarian rates can be done using which in turns helps achieving uniform basis for comparison across centers and various countries. The objective was describe caesarean tertiary care hospital ...

Background: Neonatal morbidity and mortality in our country is high; In order to improve neonatal outcome, it crucial identify the areas where health care can be improved. Therefore, studying pattern of admission outcome among neonates a valuable tool auditing hospital performance. Materials Methods: Descriptive cross sectional based study. This study was covered all fulfills case definition; a...

Article history: Received: 6 May 2011 Revised: 27 July 2011 Accepted: 1 October 2011 Available online: 10 October 2011 Background: High incidence of menstrual disorders at late ages of fertility accounts for 20% of clinical visits and 25% of gynecological surgeries. This study was conducted to identify the relationship between delivery type and menstrual disorders in women referring to hospital...

Reactive oxygen species are unavoidable products of metabolism and in excess they can be dangerous for tissues and cells. Superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px), among others, protect tissues and cells against reactive oxygen species. The aim of the study was the description of SOD and GSH-Px from bovine placenta by use of spectrophotometric and electrophoretic analysis ...

Intra-abdominal drains have been used since long to prevent intra-abdominal collection, and detect any anastomotic leaks. We report a case of left sided fallopian tube herniation from a left lower abdominal drain site in a 27-year female who underwent caesarian section for breach presentation. Several complications related to drain usage has been described but left sided fallopian tube prolapse...