Purpose: To study the clinical spectrum of amniotic membrane transplantation in ocular surface disorders at a tertiary care hospital in Kashmir. Materials and Methods: This was a hospital based observ

Background: Population ageing is a significant new demographic challenge for India in the twenty-first century. The social security schemes launched by the Government of India are essential and may be

Background: Gynecological laparoscopic surgery can be performed under spinal anesthesia (SA) or general anesthesia (GA). Evidence comparing perioperative outcomes between these techniques is limited,

Chlorhexidine is widely used in restorative dentistry because of its broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity, substantivity, and low cost. Beyond its antiseptic properties, chlorhexidine has attracted c

Background: Cardiovascular disease is one of the major public health problems that causes restricted quality of life, disability, and mortality, with high costs for the healthcare system. Cardiac surg

Introduction: Laparoscopic intracorporeal suturing is technically challenging with a much steeper proficiency gaining curve. Although barbed self-retaining sutures have been employed effectively for v

Background: Orthopaedic surgical procedures account for a substantial part of the global surgical burden. This study evaluates the demographics, indications, types, and comorbidities in patients who u

Background: Anaesthesia practice patterns in secondary care orthopaedic surgery in Nigeria remain understudied despite the critical role these facilities play in healthcare delivery. Understanding the

Background: Focal thyroid incidentalomas (FTIs) found on 18F-FDG PET/CT (Fluorine-18-Fluorodeoxyglucose Positoin Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography) examinations are becoming commonplace in routi

Objectives: The study evaluates revision dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) outcomes with intra-operative mitomycin-C, addressing the need for intubation in unsuccessful primary DCR cases. It also examines t

Background: Inguinal hernia (IH) refers to the abdominal void protrusion via the inguinal canal. Tension-free hernioplasty (OTFH) is the standard procedure for effective treatment. Laparoscopic totall

Background: Obstetric hysterectomy (OH) is a life-saving procedure for antepartum, peripartum, and postpartum hemorrhage, but its high incidence in developing countries, like India, suggests a need fo

Aim: To evaluate procedural success rate and complications in percutaneous antegrade ureteric stenting. Materials and Methods: A total of 21 patients (12 males, 9 females, mean age 48 years) with obst

The use of injectable fillers in the facial region has grown significantly in recent decades, primarily for aesthetic rejuvenation and for the treatment of facial lipoatrophy. These procedures employ

Background: Combined spinal-epidural (CSE) anaesthesia has emerged as a preferred technique for major orthopaedic procedures. This study evaluates the effect of epidural top-up on spinal anaesthesia u