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Sharma GR, Joshi S, Paudel P, Shah DB, Karki P, Basnet A, Evans GYHR. Risk factors and outcome analysis of patients with intraoperative rupture (IOR) of ruptured cerebral aneurysm during microsurgical clipping. Br J Neurosurg 2021:1-5. [PMID: 34969343 DOI: 10.1080/02688697.2021.2022096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2020] [Revised: 10/27/2021] [Accepted: 12/20/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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PURPOSE To analyse baseline characteristics of patients with intraoperative rupture (IOR) or non-IOR who underwent microsurgical clipping for ruptured intracranial aneurysms. Additionally, to asses functional outcome in terms of Glasgow Outcome Scale (GOS) at 6 and 12 months. METHODS A retrospective analysis of 471 patients who underwent microsurgical clipping for ruptured intracranial aneurysms from 2007 to 2018 in Nepal Mediciti Hospital, Nepal. Patients who underwent surgery for unruptured aneurysm were excluded from the study. The association of the base line characteristic in IOR and non-IOR were analysed. Variables analysed were the Hunt and Hess Scale (HHS) dichotomized as (1-3) and (4-5), Modified Fisher Scale dichotomized as (0-2) and (3-4), type of rupture, use of brain retractor, timing of IOR during surgery, aneurysmal factors (size of the neck, location, lobulation) and time of surgery. Outcome, GOS dichotomized into favourable (4-5) and unfavourable (1-3), assessed at 6 months and 12 months. RESULTS Out of 471 patients treated for ruptured intracranial aneurysm, IOR occurred in 57 (12.10%) with mean age 49.47 (SD ±12.9), occurred more in smoker than non-smoker (45.6% vs. 18.6%; p=.000) and regular alcohol consumers (36.8% vs. 17.9%; p=.004). Favourable outcome with GOS (4-5) at 6 months was observed among patients with lower HHS (1-3), p=.025 and lower MFS (0-2), p=.04. However, outcome at 12 months was better associated with MFS (p=.013) and aneurysm size (p=.038), with more favourable outcome associated with aneurysm less than 10 mm. CONCLUSIONS Alcohol consumption and smoking are associated risk factors that may contribute to IOR. HHS and MFS are strong predictors of outcome for IOR patients at 6 months. However, at 12 months, MFS is more predictive of outcome. Aneurysms greater than 10 mm had a strong association with outcome at 12 months than 6 months.
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- G R Sharma
- Department of Neurosciences, Nepal Mediciti Hospital, Lalitpur, Nepal
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- Department of Neurosciences, Nepal Mediciti Hospital, Lalitpur, Nepal
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- Department of Neurosciences, Nepal Mediciti Hospital, Lalitpur, Nepal
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- Department of Neurosciences, Nepal Mediciti Hospital, Lalitpur, Nepal
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- Department of Neurosciences, Nepal Mediciti Hospital, Lalitpur, Nepal
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- Department of Neurosurgery, St. George's Hospital, London, UK
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- Department of Neurosurgery, St. George's Hospital, London, UK
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Baral S, Subedi HN, Paudel P, Chand PB, Shrestha MP, McCullough A, Raven J, Theobald S, Martineau T, Elsey H. Implementation research to assess a health workers performance-based management system in Nepal. Acta Paediatr 2018; 107 Suppl 471:24-34. [PMID: 30570792 DOI: 10.1111/apa.14406] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2018] [Revised: 04/17/2018] [Accepted: 05/14/2018] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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AIM To test and refine a performance-based management system to improve health worker performance in Nepal. METHODS A mixed-methods implementation research in three districts. The study assessed health workers' job satisfaction at the start and end of the study. Qualitative techniques were used to document processes, and routine health service data were analysed to measure outcomes. RESULTS Job satisfaction significantly increased in six of nine key areas, and the proportion of staff absenteeism significantly declined in the study districts. It demonstrated an increase in immunisation coverage, the proportion of women who had a first antenatal check-up also having a fourth check-up and the proportion of childbirth in a health facility. The greatest perceived strengths of the system were its robust approach to performance planning and evaluation, supportive supervision, outcome-based job descriptions and a transparent reward system. A functional health facility environment, leadership and community engagement support successful implementation. CONCLUSION The performance-based management system has the potential to increase health workers' job satisfaction, and it offers a tool to link facility-wide human resource management. A collaborative approach, ownership and commitment of the health system are critical to success. Considering the Nepal context, a management system that demonstrates a positive improvement has potential for improved health care delivery.
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- S Baral
- HERD International; Kathmandu Nepal
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- Health Research and Social Development Forum; Kathmandu Nepal
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- HERD International; Kathmandu Nepal
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- Ministry of Health (Nepal); Kathmandu Nepal
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- South West Public Health Speciality Training Programme; Bristol UK
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- Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine; Liverpool UK
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- Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine; Liverpool UK
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- Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine; Liverpool UK
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- Nuffield Centre for International Health and Development; University of Leeds; Leeds UK
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Paudel P, Rajbhandari B, Pradhan GBN, Shrestha S. An analysis of surgical complications; a tool to improve surgical outcome. Nepal Med Coll J 2014; 16:115-118. [PMID: 26930726] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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Complications in surgery are an important cause of morbidity and mortality. Complications may result in an increased length of stay in hospital, repeat surgery, additional medical treatment, legal issues and increased costs. Classification and regular audit of complications is a useful tool to improve patient safety and surgical outcome. The purpose of this study is to identify and classify surgical complications and evaluate the various contributing factors. The complications were categorized by Clavein Dindo system as Grade 1:52 (29.1%), Grade II :45 (25.1%),Grade IIIa:26 (14.5%), Grade IIIB:25 (14%), Grade IVa:5 (2.8%), Grade IVb:0 and Grade V:26 (14.5%) . The complication rate was 5.3% and mortality rate was 0.8% in total 3336 surgical procedures. There was significantly higher mortality in complications due to patient related factors 23.4% (11/47), compared to technical factors 4.2% (2/48) and other factors 15.4% (13/84) (p value = 0.024). The mortality was significantly higher in the patients who required ICU care, 54% (20/37), in class B surgical procedures 22.4% (22/98) and those who developed complications after emergency procedures were 31% (14/45). The mortality was significantly higher in the patients who required medical intervention for various medical complications 30.1% (19/63) compared to those who required surgical intervention 8.4% (5/59) or were managed conservatively 3.5% (2/57) (p value = 0.0001).
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Paudel P, Wing K, Silpakar SK. Awareness of periconceptional folic acid supplementation among Nepalese women of childbearing age: a cross-sectional study. Prev Med 2012; 55:511-3. [PMID: 22975411 DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2012.09.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2012] [Revised: 07/24/2012] [Accepted: 09/01/2012] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Maternal folate deficiency is associated with neural tube defects (NTDs), the most common congenital birth defect at Maternity Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal. NTDs can be prevented with periconceptional folic acid supplementation (FAS). This study was performed to assess the awareness of FAS among women of reproductive age in Kathmandu. METHODS A semi-structured questionnaire was administered to 400 randomly selected patients aged 15 to 45 years visiting Kathmandu Model Hospital from May to July 2011, seeking any awareness of FAS, knowledge of its impact on fetal development and knowledge of the appropriate time of supplementation. RESULTS Forty percent (95% CI 35.1-45.0) of women had heard about FAS, 16.3% (95% CI 12.8-20.2) knew that folate affects fetal health and 5.0% (95% CI 3.1-7.6) knew that it should be taken pre-pregnancy. Level of education was strongly associated with awareness (multivariate Odds Ratio for lowest vs. highest level of education: 0.29, 95% CI 0.15-0.56). CONCLUSIONS Knowledge of FAS is very low among women of childbearing age in Kathmandu. Inclusion of FAS information in health awareness programs is recommended.
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- P Paudel
- Department of General Surgery, Kathmandu Model Hospital, GPO Box: 6064, Pradarshani Marg, Kathmandu, Nepal.
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Shrestha S, Paudel P, Pradhan GB, Shrestha L, Bhattachan CL. Prevalence study of H. pylori infection in dyspeptic patients coming to Nepal Medical College Teaching Hospital, Jorpati, Kathmandu. Nepal Med Coll J 2012; 14:229-233. [PMID: 24047023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is one of the most common human infections worldwide particularly in the developing countries. It has been established as etiology of chronic gastritis and peptic ulcer disease, gastric adenocarcinoma and mucosal associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma (MALT). During this decade, there have been some reports showing a decline in global prevalence of H. pylori infection and peptic diseases including many Asian countries. Hence to determine prevalence of Helicobacter pylori infection in dyspeptic patients, this descriptive, non-interventional study was carried out at the Endoscopy sub-unit of the Surgery Department from April 2011 to February 2012. Three hundred nineteen dyspeptic patients (Male 161 and female 152) with a mean age of 20.12 years were examined for the presence of H. pylori infection by histology staining. The prevalence of H. pylori infection was 50.47%. The most common endoscopic findings was gastritis (47.6%) followed by normal findings 57 (17.87%). A total of 8.47% of gastric Ulcer, oesophagitis 5.64% and gastric cancer 0.94% were detected. All three cases of gastric cancer were positive for H. pylori infection. Among gastritis, H. pylori was observed in 67 (44%) cases and 18 out of 57 (5.6%) of normal gastric mucosa showed H. pylori. The endoscopic findings such as gastritis, gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer and gastro duodenal reflux are significantly associated with H. pyloric infection. The prevalence of H. pylori infection is still high in peptic diseases. H. pylori infection is significantly correlated with peptic ulcer diseases than with non-ulcer dyspepsia. Further studies are required to establish the H. pylori positive cases with that of other tests such as serological detection of anti H. pylori antibody by ELISA/ICT and culture to establish a diagnosis quickly without any invasive method and institute proper management thus reducing morbidity.
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- S Shrestha
- Department of Surgery, Nepal Medical College Teaching Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal.
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Shrestha S, Pradhan GBN, Paudel P, Shrestha R, Bhattachan CL. Choledochoduodenostomy in the management of dilated common bile duct due to choledocholithiasis. Nepal Med Coll J 2012; 14:31-34. [PMID: 23441491] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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Choledochoduodenostomy (CDD) is the operative procedure for Choledocholithiasis in the presence of a dilated common bile duct (CBD). It has been reported as a most effective treatment of CBD stones than T-tube drainage but is regarded as a obsolete therapeutic method due to fears of higher morbidity, cholangitis, "sump" syndrome etc. This study was done prospectively to assess the aforementioned issues analyzing our two years (July 2009 - June 2011) experience.CDD was performed in 31 patients (22 females and 9 males) with aged 18 - 72 years. CBD stones were the only indications in all patients with 18 (45.1%) patients had cholangitis, 8 (35.4%) had cholecystitis and 5 (19.3%) had biliary colic. Abdominal sonogram revealed dilated CBD with single or multiple calculi. The diameter of CBD varies from 14 - 29mm with stone size being ranged from 10- 26mm.Early post operative complications were seen in 4 (12.9%) patients. Only one patient had recurrent cholangitis presented lately due to intrahepatic stones.CDD is a highly effective treatment for choledocholithiasis in all age group with low morbidity and mortality provided a wide anastomosis is accomplished.
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- S Shrestha
- Department of Surgery, Nepal Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Jorpati, Kathmandu, Nepal.
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Pandey A, Paudel P, Paudel L. Scenario of health camps in Nepal. J Nepal Health Res Counc 2011; 9:86-88. [PMID: 22929722] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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It has become a rising trend in Nepal to conduct health camps. This article tries to give an overview about the direction to which this aspect of community based service is going to and also points out a few pros and cons related to this. A couple of issues has also been raised like; ethical issues, lack of governing bodies and a lack of national policy, unavailability of data upon health camps and so forth. Above all, this article tries to clarify the importance of conducting health camps in a country like ours and if properly conducted this has a balanced benefit to all.
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- Department of Cardiology, Shahid Gangalal National Heart Centre, Bansbari, Kathmandu, Nepal.
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Paudel BN, Chaudhary SR, Sharma S, Dhungana GP, Paudel P. Antiretroviral Service to HIV patients of low CD4 count in Seti Zonal Hospital. JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc 2009; 48:24-27. [PMID: 19529054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Due to unavailability of vaccine against HIV/AIDS, there are no ways other than relying on ART. We select group of late stage HIV/AIDS with CD4<50 so that opportunistic infections and outcome of patients in this late stage of severe immunosuppression after initiation of ART can be known METHODS A cross sectional study was carried out in 53 HIV patients with CD4 count <50 cells/cu mm blood undergoing ART in Seti Zonal Hospital Dhangadi between December 2006 and May 2008 with objectives to explore the treatment outcome in this late stage of immunosuppression. Only those patients with CD4 count <50 were consecutively selected and recommended for various laboratory test on the basis of which ART regimen were prescribed. RESULTS Among 53 patients, 42 (79.2%) were males and 11 (20.8%) were females, with predominant age group of 30-40 years (49.1%). Fever (71.7%), diarrhea (56.6%), pneumonia (52.8%), weight loss (52.8%) and oral thrush (33.9%) were found to be the major clinical presentation/Opportunistic infections. 19 (35.8%) patients showed normal activity throughout the treatment period with increase in CD4 count, 10 (19%) were recovered and transferred out. Only 1 (1.8%) showed decrease in CD4 count even after taking ART. Significant relationship was established between the intake of ART and increase in CD4 level (pair t = 7.88, p<0.05). CONCLUSIONS ART service was found to be efficient enough to increase the CD4 count significantly after 6 months of therapy but the prevalence of OIs/clinical manifestations were sufficiently higher in this group of patients with low CD4 count.
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- B N Paudel
- Department of Medicine, Seti Zonal Hospital, Dhangadi, Kailali.
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Shrestha JB, Paudel P, Karmacharya PC. Spontaneous extrusion of subconjunctival cysticercous cyst: a case report. Nepal Med Coll J 2008; 10:139-140. [PMID: 18828441] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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Ocular cystericosis is the common occurrence among the people of lower socioeconomic status and poor personal hygiene in developing countries. However, spontaneous extrusion of subconjuctival cysticercous cyst is a rare incidence. The present case report describes a spontaneous extrusion of subconjunctival cyst in a 12 year old boy in our clinical set-up. The histopathological examination revealed subconjunctival cysticercous cyst. The extrusion was associated with improvement in clinical sign and symptoms. Cysticercosis should be considered in any case of inflammatory swelling of subconjunctival space especially in people of lower socioeconomic status and poor personal hygiene.
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- J B Shrestha
- B.P. Koirala Lions Centre for Ophthalmic Studies, Institute of Medicine, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal.
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Shah GS, Paudel P, Srivastav M, Sagar K, Manandhar S, Singh MK. Brain tumours in children. Kathmandu Univ Med J (KUMJ) 2008; 6:214-216. [PMID: 18769089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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A 10 years old, female patient presented with symptoms of abnormal movement of the body for 5 years, deviation of mouth to left side for 12 days and difficulty in walking for 12 days. We report a very rare case of Brain Stem gliomas. Clinical and imaging findings were suggestive of brain stem gliomas.
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- G S Shah
- Deparment of Pediatrics, B. P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, Nepal.
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Shrestha P, Bhatta NK, Tiwari A, Singh R, Kalakhetti BK, Majhi S, Paudel P, Sinha A. Glomerular Diseases in Children - A Review of 27 Cases Recorded at a Single Centre in Eastern Nepal. J Nepal Paedtr Soc 1970. [DOI: 10.3126/jnps.v29i1.1597] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Glomerular disease remains an important cause of renal disease in children. We retrospectively assessed the clinical features and histopathological diagnoses in kidney biopsy specimens in children (n=27). The medical records and histopathological diagnoses between 2003 and 2006 were reviewed. In each patient, clinical presentation, age at onset of disease, gender, presence of nephrotic range proteinuria, hematuria, hypertension and histopathological diagnoses were evaluated. SLE nephritis (n=8) and membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis (MPGN) (n=8) were the most frequent glomerular diseases and nephrotic syndrome (n=21) was the frequent clinical manifestation. Key words: Renal biopsy, Glomerular diseases doi:10.3126/jnps.v29i1.1597 J. Nepal Paediatr. Soc. Vol.29(1) p.26-29
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