JNMA; journal of the Nepal Medical Association
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Oct 2023
Positive Microbiological Culture among Patients with Infective Keratitis Visiting the Cornea Unit of a Tertiary Care Centre.
Keratitis is the infection and inflammation of the cornea. Microbial keratitis is a potentially sight-threatening corneal condition. The aim of this study was to find out the prevalence of positive microbiological culture among patients with infective keratitis visiting the Cornea Unit of a tertiary care centre. ⋯ corneal ulcer; keratitis; prevalence.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Oct 2023
Mean Distance of Mental Foramen from Inferior Border of Mandible among Patients Visiting the Outpatient Dental Department in a Tertiary Care Centre.
Among many anatomical landmarks in the human skull, the mental foramen is a stable landmark on the mandible. The diverse morphology of the mandible indicates the specific characteristics of such anatomical structures in each individual. The aim of this study was to find out the mean distance of mental foramen from the inferior border of the mandible visiting the Outpatient Dental Department in a tertiary care centre. ⋯ gender; mandible; mental foramen.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Oct 2023
Case ReportsPercutaneous Fluoroscopy-guided Retrieval of a Fractured Pelvic Drain after Caesarean Section: A Case Report.
Iatrogenic retention of surgical drains following drain entrapment and breakage is a never event and a preventable complication. The traditional approach for removing a fractured drain from the intra-peritoneal cavity involves exploratory laparotomy. However, over the last few decades, minimal access surgery has been a more popular retrieval method for retained surgical items from peritoneal and extraperitoneal cavities. We report a case of a 32-year-old woman with a fractured pelvic drain post-caesarean section. Postoperatively, the patient developed the signs of infection and features of bowel obstruction. The mechanical obstruction was ruled out by computed tomography scan. Multiple attempts were made to pull the pelvic drain out but the tube snapped, leaving about a quarter of its length. The drain remnant was retrieved using a non-invasive, inexpensive interventional radiology technique. We could not find any such report in the literature describing this innovative approach for retrieving a fractured pelvic drain. ⋯ case report; drain fragment retrieval; fractured pelvic drain; pelvic drain remnant.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Oct 2023
Acne among Patients Visiting Outpatient Department of Dermatology Centres.
Acne vulgaris is a common chronic inflammatory skin disease affecting the pilosebaceous unit. The clinical manifestations of acne include the development of comedones, papules, and pustules. Although generally considered benign, acne can have psychological impacts and cause disfiguring scars. The aim of this study was to find out the prevalence of acne among patients visiting outpatient department of dermatology centres. ⋯ acne; scars; prevalence.
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Oct 2023
Dry Eyes among Visual Display Terminal Users Visiting the Outpatient Department of Ophthalmology of a Tertiary Care Centre.
Visual display terminal usage has increased substantially in recent years across all age groups and is considered one of the major risk factors for dry eye disease. Early assesment of dry eyes and prevention is important. The aim of this study is to find the prevalence of dry eyes among visual display terminal users visiting the Outpatient Department of Ophthalmology of a tertiary care centre. ⋯ dry eyes; health; prevalence.