The Ceylon medical journal
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Comparative Study
Revascularisation in diabetic "small vessel disease" of lower limbs: is it worthwhile?
Diabetic patients with critical ischaemia of the lower limb despite a palpable popliteal pulse are presumed to have 'small vessel disease' that is unreconstructable and often subjected to major amputation. Results of revascularisation in such patients are presented. ⋯ Bypass of diabetic small vessel disease of the lower limbs is feasible and effective in preventing major amputation and maintaining independent mobility.
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Identification of larvae that inest bananas and investigating its habits. ⋯ In addition to Bactrocera spp. larvae of which are known pests in bananas, M scalaris larvae were detected as pests for the first time. We demonstrated that M scalaris can complete its life-cycle depending on ripe bananas as the only source of food. The vast consumption of bananas and the potential of M scalaris to cause intestinal and wound myiasis in humans make these findings medically important.