Current Issue : January-March Volume : 2012 Issue Number : 1 Articles : 2 Articles
The liver is a complex organ system that is involved in a variety of life sustaining processes.The complex development of liver and the biliary system in utero results in multiple and complicated anatomical variations.An absolute knowledge of these anatomical variations,careful dissection and identification of these structures at the time of surgery is required for the safe performance of all hepatobiliary operarions.There are three major hepatic veins-right,middle and left.The study of diameter of right hepatic vein at its opening into inferior vena cava has been undertaken on 15 livers from embalmed cadavers.The veins were studied radiologically followed by dissection.On radiology, diameter was found to be 0.8-2.4cm. Comparison couldnot be done as such a study has not been reported as yet.The results obtained by the dissection methods are in accordance with the work done by previous researchers.Diameter obtained was 0.7-2.0.Mean obtained was 1.167+ 0.358cm.Thus, this study has been done for correctly performing liver transplantation procedures and to cope up anatomic anomalies....
With its significant morbidity and associated mortality, Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) presents a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge to all clinicians directly involved in patient care. In view of the shortcomings in the existing methods for the prophylaxis, diagnosis and treatment of DVT, it has been the aim of the researchers to try and come up with newer methods, with their benefits cancelling the shortcomings of the previous therapies. Recent breakthroughs in minimally invasive interventional radiology techniques such as use of indium-lll- labelled platelets and use of automated strain gauge plethysmography, however, are improving the prognosis of DVT. Also, the use of the Lympha Press Pneumatic Apparatus is being seen as an effective tool for the prophylactic treatment of DVT. With newer anticoagulants like Fondaparinux, Idraparinux, Razaxaban, Apixaban, Dabigatran, Lepirudin and techniques like the Power Pulse technique and retrievable filters, the scope for research in the management of DVT is broadening every day....
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