Dengue fever treatment with Carica papaya leaves extracts

The main objective of the current study is to investigate the potential of Carica papaya leaves extracts against Dengue fever in 45 year old patient bitten by carrier mosquitoes. For the treatment of Dengue fever the extract was prepared in water. 25 mL of aqueous extract of C. papaya leaves was administered to patient infected with Dengue fever twice daily i.e. morning and evening for five consecutive days. Before the extract administration the blood samples from patient were analyzed. Platelets count (PLT), White Blood Cells (WBC) and Neutrophils (NEUT) decreased from 176×10(3)/µL, 8.10×10(3)/µL, 84.0% to 55×10(3)/µL, 3.7×10(3)/µL and 46.0%. Subsequently, the blood samples were rechecked after the administration of leaves extract. It was observed that the PLT count increased from 55×10(3)/µL to 168×10(3)/µL, WBC from 3.7×10(3)/µL to 7.7×10(3)/µL and NEUT from 46.0% to 78.3%. From the patient feelings and blood reports it showed that Carica papaya leaves aqueous extract exhibited potential activity against Dengue fever. Furthermore, the different parts of this valuable specie can be further used as a strong natural candidate against viral diseases.

Injection sclerotherapy of bleeding gastric varices using absolute alcohol

To evaluate the effectiveness of absolute alcohol injection in the management of bleeding gastric varices. This descriptive study was conducted in the department of Gastroenterology, Hayatabad Medical Complex Peshawar from September 2006 to September 2009. Twenty Seven patients with portal hypertension fulfilling the inclusion criteria and consenting were included in the study. Endoscopy was arranged within 12 hours of admission to the hospital. The gastric varices were injected with 5-10 ml of absolute alcohol depending upon the size of the varices. Both intravariceal and paravariceal techniques were used. Subsequent endoscopy sessions were arranged at 2 weeks intervals. The outcomes assessed were variceal eradication, rebleed and death. Findings were noted and entered into a structured proforma. Data was analyzed using SPSSv.10. Fifteen [55.56%] patients were male and 12 [44.44%] were female with a mean age of 47.52 +/- 15.09 years. Twenty one [77.78%] patients had cirrhosis due to chronic hepatitis C, 4 [14.81%] were HBV related while 2 [7.40%] had alcoholic liver disease. Majority [70.73%] had child's class C followed by B and A [18.51% and 11.11% respectively]. Variceal eradication was achieved in 19[70.37%] patients. Three were lost to follow up while 5 died due to uncontrolled bleeding. Post sclerotheraphy ulceration was the most common complication [64%] followed by pyrexia [28%], Retrosternal/epigastric pain [16%] and dysphagia [8%]. Sclerotherapy with absolute alcohol may be effective in achieving hemostasis in bleeding gastric varices but with exceptionally high rate of complications

Endoscopic dilatation for caustic esophageal strictures

To determine the outcome of esophageal dilatation in caustic esophageal strictures in our Patients. This descriptive study was conducted in the department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Hayatabad medical complex from 1999 to 2007. Patients with caustic esophageal strictures and above 03 years of age were included. Patient with caustic stricture and fistulae or diverticulae, peptic stricture and malignant stricture were excluded. Patients were initially evaluated with barium swallow and meal. Consenting patient were asked to come in the morning after over night fasting. Guide wire was positioned across the strictures with the help of the endoscope [GIF-140/GIF-N130]. SavouryGilliard plastic dilators of increasing sizing were employed. Repeated sessions were performed fortnightly till a 15mm [45Fr] lumen size was achieved. Follow up session were arranged whenever dysphagia developed. Out of 20 patients, 11 patients [55%] were more than 12 years of age. Mean age is 19.25 ranging from 3 years to 65 years. There were ten males [50%] and ten females [50%]. Total dilatations were 442. Successful dilatation up to a lumen size of 15mm could be achieved in twelve patients [60%]. In six patients [30%] satisfactory dilatation could not be achieved and were referred for surgery. Two patients [10%] had perforation with an incidence rate of 0.45%. Caustic Stricture is more common in adolescent and adults in our population. Endoscopic dilatation is modestly effective in achieving adequate dilatation and relieving dysphagia

Causes of severe upper gastrointestinal bleeding on the basis of endoscopic findings

To describe the common causes of severe upper gastrointestinal [GI] bleeding in a tertiary care teaching hospital. This study was carried out in Gastroenterology Department Postgraduate Medical Institute, Hayatabad Medical Complex Peshawar from 1st September 2003 to 31st July 2005. Study was conducted on all patients who presented with severe upper GI bleeding. The patients were first stabilized hemodynamically and were kept empty stomach for at least 6-12 hours before procedure. Upper GI endoscopy was performed and the endoscopic findings were recorded. Out of 350 patients included in the study, 200 [57%] were males and 150 [43%] were females. The age ranged from 14 years to 75 years. Variceal bleed was the most common cause in 45.7% [n=160] cases followed by peptic ulcer in 31.4% [n=110] cases. Gastroesophageal reflex disease was noted in 10% [n=35], carcinoma of the stomach in 5.7% [n=20] of the cases and Mallory-Weiss tears in 4% [n=14] cases. Out of 160 patients with varices, 62.5% [n=100] were having esophageal varices. Out of 110 peptic ulcer cases, 63.6% [n=70] were having duodenal ulcer and 26.4% [n=29] were having NSAID induced peptic erosions. Variceal bleeding secondary to portal hypertension and peptic ulcer diseases are the most common causes of upper G I bleeding in our setup