Euryblepharon with associated ocular anomalies

Two cases of euryblepharon with other associated ocular abnormalities have been described. Case one showed flattening of the bridge of the nose and an abnormally large distance between the two medial canthi. Case two showed congenital ptosis in one eye and concomitant alternating divergent squint.

Open pedicle grafts of ileum for the repair of large duodenal defects: an experimental study

An experimental study of open pedicle grafts of ileum for the repair of large duodenal defects is presented. All the grafts survived and functioned well. No shrinkage occurred. The results are extremely encouraging for the clinical application of this technique.

Modified Zancolli's operation in claw hand in leprosy

The operative technique of the Modified Zancolli's operation in claw hand is easy. Re-education is easier in Zancolli's capsulorrhaphy than any other operations. Results of this operation are encouraging. It is particularly required when quick turnover of cases is needed and when adequate facilities for physiotherapy is not available. In cases operated by Zancolli's capsulorrhaphy active flexion of metacarpophalangeal joint is possible. Complications are few e.g. pulling of capsulorrhaphy and development of flexion contracture.

Synthesis of 2-(N-arylcarboxamide)-3-substituted ethoxyindoles and their monoamine oxidase inhibitory and anticonvulsant activities

2-(N-Arylcarboxamide)-3-substituted ethoxyindoles were synthesized by the reaction of 2-(N-arylcarboxamide)-3-hydroxyindoles, which were obtained by the cyclization of 2-carbomethoxyphenylglycine-substituted anilides. These 2-(N-arylcarboxamide)-3-substituted ethoxyindoles were evaluated for their in vitro monoamine oxidase inhibitory ability and in vivo monamine oxidase inhibitory property as evidence by reserpine reversal response. Their anticonvulsant activity also was determined against pentylenetetrazol-induced seizures. No definite correlation could be observed between chemical structure and biological activity.

Analgesic activity of substituted benzylidinohydrazines

Sixteen substitued benzylidinohydrazines were evaluated for morphine-like analgesic activity by mouse tail-pinch test while aconitine-induced writhing test in mice was used to determine their ability to possess aspirin-like analgesia. All benzylidinohydrazines exhibited analgesic activity where protection against tail-pinch and aconitine-induced writhing response ranged from 16.7-83.3% and 16.7-66.7%, respectively.