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We report a case of the primary deep orbital venous varix treated by endovascular coil embolization procedure by transfemoral catheterization. This method of treatment has the advantage of image‑guided localization of the pathology, real‑time management and confirmation of the success of the procedure in the sitting.
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Effect of formulated ointment of the extract of Ruellia patula for wound healing was evaluated. The ethanol extract of the plant was formulated in simple ointment base. The ointment showed very good healing activity on excision wound in albino rats as compared to that of standard drug Framycetin Sulphate Cream 1% w/w
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The in vitro anti-bacterial and anti-fungal activity of Mollugo oppositifolia Linn. [Family: Aizoaceae] root extracts had been investigated against Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus subtilis, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Candida albicans. The petroleum ether and methanol extracts of Mollugo oppositifolia Linn. showed high degree of activity against all test organisms. The inhibitory effects of extracts are very close and identical in magnitude and are comparable with that of standard antibiotics used
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Entomological studies on relative prevalence and distribution of adults and immatures of Aedes aegypti were conducted in Rajahmundry town of Andhra Pradesh from December 1998 to November 1999. Adults and immature stages of Aedes aegypti were found in all the 22 localities viz; posh area (8), mixed area (8) and slum area (6) of the town. Larval indices were found to be higher in slum areas as compared to mixed or posh areas of the town. However, the larval habitats were observed to be similar in all localities. The larval indices were highest during monsoon and post-monsoon months. The breeding preference ratio (BPR) was highest for cement tubs followed by discarded tyres and barrels. The high larval indices of Aedes aegypti in these areas warrant intensification of vector surveillance activities along with source reduction and health education.
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Aedes/physiology , Animals , Breeding , Dengue/epidemiology , Ecosystem , Housing , Humans , India , Larva/physiology , Population Density , Seasons , Urban HealthABSTRACT
Cerebral aspergillosis is a rare clinical condition, which is often fatal despite aggressive medical and surgical intervention. Primary central nervous system [CNS] fungal infections, where the brain is the sole site of infection in the absence of extracranial focus, are exceedingly rare. Authors report a successfully managed case of a primary solitary aspergillus brain abscess in the occipital lobe of a healthy gentleman without any previous history of medical illness. Initially, computed tomography [CT], guided stereotactic aspiration of the occipital lobe abscess, and later trephine craniotomy for the excision of the abscess with concomitant aggressive medical therapy [amphotericin-B, flucytosine] were curative. Interesting clinical, CT and operative findings are presented and discussed
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Humans , Male , Brain Abscess/etiology , Brain Abscess/surgery , Immunocompetence , Stereotaxic Techniques , Tomography, X-Ray ComputedABSTRACT
A case of aplasia cutis congenital associated with underlying bony defect is presented and the literature is reviewed
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Humans , Male , Scalp/abnormalities , Skin Diseases , Necrosis/etiologyABSTRACT
A case is reported in whom a pellet in the posterior fossa had shown migration and version. Review of literature suggests that migration of intracranial pellet is influenced by the specific gravity of the pellet compared to that of brain tissue and C.S.F.it is recommended that an x-ray be obtained after the final positioning of the head before surgery, or surgery done under fluoroscopic control
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Humans , Male , Brain Injuries , Brain Mapping/methods , RadiographyABSTRACT
Trapped fourth ventricle is a rare clinical entity where an isolated dilatation of the fourth ventricle develops following lateral ventricular shunting. Very few cases have been reported in the literature. A case with trapped fourth ventricle is reported and its etiology, clinical features and management is discussed