Uday Kumar

Raised Serum Lactate Dehydrogenase associated with gangrenous small bowel volvulus: A case report

Usually CPK, CK-MB and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) enzymes are measured in blood during the period of myocardial infarction. The changes in LDH assay indicates duration of the infarction.The level of lactate dehydrogenase is 500 times greater in tissue than those found in serum. A small mass of damaged tissue causes leakage of enzyme and increases its level in serum.Any cause of tissue break down/hemolysis which is sufficiently severe can produce LDH pattern similar to that in myocardial infarction.We report this case of small bowel volvulus showing significant increase in LDH.It may be due to tissue necrosis which increases the level of LDH in serum.

Delayed mesh erosion after rectopexy: A rare surprise diagnosis

Mesh rectopexy is a frequently performed surgery for the treatment of rectal prolapse. Mesh rectopexy may be complicated by mesh infection, mesh erosion/migration into bowel wall, and extrusion of mesh. Erosion of the mesh into the rectum is very rare. Delayed erosion of mesh into rectosigmoid can present after many years of mesh rectopexy and poses diagnostic dilemma. We report a case of delayed mesh erosion into the rectum diagnosed during sigmoidoscopy.

Polyethylene glycol plus bisacodyl: A safe, cheap, and effective regimen for colonoscopy in the South Asian patients: Polyethylene glycol plus bisacodyl regimen

Data regarding the comparison of colonoscopic preparation regimens are still variable. We aimed to assess the adequacy and tolerability of two bowel preparation regimens for afternoon colonoscopy.

Variceal Banding: A Lesser-Known Complication.

Dear Editor, Band ligation is the cornerstone of the treatment of esophageal varices. Band ligation is one of the most commonly performed endoscopic procedures. Although variceal banding is mostly a safe procedure, it may be complicated by serious adverse event. A 32[5_TD

Serum magnesium level in preterm labour

DIFF]year-old man with known cryptogenic liver cirrhosis presented with melena. Esophagogastroduodenoscopy revealed grade III esophageal varices. Variceal banding was started with a Saeed’s type multishooter ligator (Shaili Endoscopy [6_TD

Evaluation of thyroid hormones in chronic renal failure.

DIFF][4_TD

Oxidative stress in psoriasis.

DIFF], Gujarat, India), a single-thread system. After application of first band, although the ligated varix slipped out of the barrel, the thread (trigger cord) however gets stuck between varix and band ( [1_TD

Covert bacteriuria in nephrotic syndrome.

DIFF] igure 1). Resistance was noted during pulling of stuck thread. [7_TD

Oxidant and Antioxidant Status in CRF

DIFF]We applied a little forcible pull but blood started oozing from the varix. Rotation of the handle was stretching the thread and