Case report: Treatment of bone marrow edema of femoral head with hyperbaric oxygen therapy
Publication date: Available online 3 March 2016 Source:Apollo Medicine Author(s): Tarun Sahni, Shweta Gupta Bone marrow edema syndrome is a rare condition of unclear etiology that is characterized by hip pain, limited osteopenia on plain radiography, and characteristic MRI findings. Although the etiology and pathogenesis of bone marrow edema syndrome are not currently known, different mechanisms have been proposed, including microvascular injury, venous obstruction, secondary localized hyperemia, abnormal mechanical stress, metabolic causes, neurogenic compression, etc. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO) appears to be...
Source: Apollo Medicine - March 4, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research

Chilblain, persisting pain and treatment in vain
We present this report to highlight the unusual presentation of the CRPS and also discuss the spectrum of the cold injuries. (Source: Apollo Medicine)
Source: Apollo Medicine - March 4, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research

A review on pharmacological use of recombinant human erythropoietin in renal and nonrenal anemia and other potential applications in clinical practice
Publication date: Available online 17 February 2016 Source:Apollo Medicine Author(s): G.K. Thilaka, S. Vijaya Kumar The introduction of recombinant human erythropoietin (rHuEPO) has revolutionized the treatment of patients with anemia of chronic renal disease. Clinical studies have demonstrated that rHuEPO is also useful in various nonuremic conditions, including hematological and oncological disorders, prematurity, HIV infection, and perioperative therapies. Since the cloning and first clinical introduction of recombinant erythropoietin (epoetin) in the late 1980s, indications and usage of epoetin have expanded si...
Source: Apollo Medicine - February 17, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research

Mechanical bowel preparation versus no preparation in elective colorectal surgery: A prospective randomised study
Publication date: December 2015 Source:Apollo Medicine, Volume 12, Supplement 1 Author(s): Altaf Hussain Bhat, Fazl Q. Parray, Nisar Ahmad Chowdri, Rauf Ahmad Wani (Source: Apollo Medicine)
Source: Apollo Medicine - January 17, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research

Gracilis muscle interposition with anterior pelvic floor repair: A retrospective analysis of six cases of complex perianal fistula
Publication date: December 2015 Source:Apollo Medicine, Volume 12, Supplement 1 Author(s): Akula Bharathi, Methil Bijoy, Raina Shailesh, Bhuta Prajesh (Source: Apollo Medicine)
Source: Apollo Medicine - January 17, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research

Total pelvic exenteration for locally advanced rectal cancer: Long-term outcomes
Publication date: December 2015 Source:Apollo Medicine, Volume 12, Supplement 1 Author(s): Akshay P. Bavikatte, G. Unnikrisnan, Puneet Dhar (Source: Apollo Medicine)
Source: Apollo Medicine - January 17, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research

Disseminated peritoneal adenomucinosis (DPAM) – A clinicopathological retrospective analysis of 17 patients with emphasis on origin, management, histology and further treatment
Publication date: December 2015 Source:Apollo Medicine, Volume 12, Supplement 1 Author(s): Akshay P. Bavikatte, G. Unnikrisnan, Puneet Dhar (Source: Apollo Medicine)
Source: Apollo Medicine - January 17, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research

Outcome of Hartmann's procedure: How often do they get reversed
Publication date: December 2015 Source:Apollo Medicine, Volume 12, Supplement 1 (Source: Apollo Medicine)
Source: Apollo Medicine - January 17, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research

Surgical site infection in colorectal surgeries: Experience in tertiary care hospital
Publication date: December 2015 Source:Apollo Medicine, Volume 12, Supplement 1 Author(s): Afshan Anjum Wani, Nisar Ahmad Chowdri, Fazal Q. Parray, Rouf A. Wani (Source: Apollo Medicine)
Source: Apollo Medicine - January 17, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research

A study on clinico-pathological features of colo-rectal villous adenoma
Publication date: December 2015 Source:Apollo Medicine, Volume 12, Supplement 1 Author(s): Aaditya Bhatwal, G. Unnikrishnan, Roopa Paulose, Puneet Dhar (Source: Apollo Medicine)
Source: Apollo Medicine - January 17, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research

Unusual presentation of ileo-caecal mass presenting as acute appendicitis complicated with attempted appendicectomy and intestinal obstruction due to massive adhesions
Publication date: December 2015 Source:Apollo Medicine, Volume 12, Supplement 1 Author(s): Gayatri Tahiliani (Source: Apollo Medicine)
Source: Apollo Medicine - January 17, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research

Video-Assisted LIFT (VA-LIFT): The new approach to complex anorectal abscess treatment
Publication date: December 2015 Source:Apollo Medicine, Volume 12, Supplement 1 Author(s): Worrawit Wanitsuwan, Pawan Krainara, Kamthorn Yolsuriyanwong (Source: Apollo Medicine)
Source: Apollo Medicine - January 17, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research

Laparoscopic right hemicolectomy for carcinoma
Publication date: December 2015 Source:Apollo Medicine, Volume 12, Supplement 1 Author(s): Rashmi Pyasi, A.K. Kriplani, Prateek Agarwal (Source: Apollo Medicine)
Source: Apollo Medicine - January 17, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research

Laparoscopic resection rectopexy
Publication date: December 2015 Source:Apollo Medicine, Volume 12, Supplement 1 Author(s): Rashmi Pyasi, A.K. Kriplani, Prateek Agarwal (Source: Apollo Medicine)
Source: Apollo Medicine - January 17, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research

Laparoscopic sigmoidectomy for benign disease
Publication date: December 2015 Source:Apollo Medicine, Volume 12, Supplement 1 Author(s): Prateek Agarwal, Rashmi Pyasi, A.K. Kriplani (Source: Apollo Medicine)
Source: Apollo Medicine - January 17, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research