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Saldanha D, Chaudhury S, Pawar AA, Ryali V, Srivastava K, Sood M, Bedi HK. Changing Pattern of Alcohol Abuse in the Army before and after AO 3&11/2001. Med J Armed Forces India 2007; 63:160-2. [PMID: 27407976 PMCID: PMC4925368 DOI: 10.1016/s0377-1237(07)80064-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2004] [Accepted: 12/26/2005] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The Army Order 3&11/2001 was introduced to curb alcoholism and to weed out habitual alcoholics. Hence a study was carried out in a zonal referral hospital from 01 Jan 2001 to 30 Jun 2003 to assess its effectiveness. METHODS The subjects consisted of officers, junior commisioned officers and other ranks who satisfied the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) 10 criteria for alcohol dependence. RESULT Out of 1023 consecutive admissions, alcohol dependent cases numbered 245 (23.95%). They were disposed as under: 57/ 245 (23.6%) in S1 (fit for all duties), 67/245 (27.35%) in S2 (fit for duties with few restrictions), 72/245 (29.39%) in S3 (fit for duties with more restrictions), and 32/245 (13.06%) in S5 (unfit for further service.). CONCLUSION The data showed that the percentage of cases disposed under fit for all duties had risen four times (23.80 vs 5.86), those invalided out increased by two times (12.70 vs 6.64) and those retained in S2 had reduced (26.46 vs 41.21) after the new policy.
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Vasisht SK, Sood M, Verma PK, Kaur T, Usha K. SILYL-NITROGEN COMPOUNDS,1 11: SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERISATION OF TETRASILAPHOSPHA AND TETRASILA-ARSA TETRAZENES. PHOSPHORUS SULFUR 2006. [DOI: 10.1080/10426509008037989] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Wynn RF, Sood M, Theilgaard-Mönch K, Jones CJ, Gombart AF, Gharib M, Koeffler HP, Borregaard N, Arkwright PD. Intractable diarrhoea of infancy caused by neutrophil specific granule deficiency and cured by stem cell transplantation. Gut 2006; 55:292-3. [PMID: 16407388 PMCID: PMC1856503 DOI: 10.1136/gut.2005.081927] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/08/2022]
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Amin AA, Bartlett W, Gooding CR, Sood M, Skinner JA, Carrington RWJ, Briggs TWR, Bentley G. The use of autologous chondrocyte implantation following and combined with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. INTERNATIONAL ORTHOPAEDICS 2005; 30:48-53. [PMID: 16320051 PMCID: PMC2254665 DOI: 10.1007/s00264-005-0025-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2005] [Accepted: 08/24/2005] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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We report our experience of using autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI) to treat osteochondral defects of the knee in combination with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. The outcome of symptomatic osteochondral lesions treated with ACI following previous successful ACL reconstruction is also reviewed. Patients were followed for a mean of 23 months. Nine patients underwent ACL reconstruction in combination with ACI. Mean modified Cincinnati knee scores improved from 42 to 69 following surgery. Seven patients described their knee as better and two as the same. A second group of nine patients underwent ACI for symptomatic articular cartilage defects following previous ACL reconstruction. In this group, the mean modified Cincinnati knee score improved from 53 to 62 after surgery. Six patients described their knee as better and three as worse. Combined treatment using ACI with ACL reconstruction is technically feasible and resulted in sustained improvement in pain and function. The results following previous ACL reconstruction also resulted in clinical improvement, although results were not as good as following the combined procedure.
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Mullins MM, Sood M, Hashemi-Nejad A, Catterall A. The management of avascular necrosis after slipped capital femoral epiphysis. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2005; 87:1669-74. [PMID: 16326884 DOI: 10.1302/0301-620x.87b12.16665] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Avascular necrosis is a serious complication of slipped capital femoral epiphysis and is difficult to treat. The reported incidence varies from 3% to 47% of patients. The aims of treatment are to maintain the range of movement of the hip and to prevent collapse of the femoral head. At present there are no clear guidelines for the management of this condition and treatment can be difficult and unrewarding. We have used examination under anaesthesia and dynamic arthrography to investigate avascular necrosis and to determine the appropriate method of treatment. We present 20 consecutive cases of avascular necrosis in patients presenting with slipped capital femoral epiphysis and describe the results of treatment with a mean follow-up of over eight years (71 to 121 months). In patients who were suitable for joint preservation (14), we report a ten-year survivorship of the hip joint of 75% and a mean Harris hip score of 82 (44 to 98).
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UNLABELLED Confirmation of the diagnosis of coeliac disease requires unequivocal evidence of recovery on a gluten-free diet. The lactose H2 breath test is a non-invasive technique for detecting lactose malabsorption, and this may occur in untreated coeliac disease. The utility of this test was investigated in objectively confirming a response to gluten exclusion. The study included 44 children from 0.9 to 14.75 y of age (median 3.2) with coeliac disease. Five children were asymptomatic, being identified through coeliac antibody screening. Breath tests were performed prior to dietary treatment. If positive, they were repeated at 4-wk intervals following gluten exclusion. Overall, 21/44 (48%) children had positive breath tests at presentation. In 18/21 children on a gluten-free diet, this became negative after 4 wk (86%) and in all the children by 8 wk. In two children with positive tests at 4 wk, problems with dietary adherence were identified. A positive test before treatment was not associated with significant differences in individual symptoms, height, weight and body mass index standard deviation scores, serum haemoglobin or albumin. However, no positive results were found in the asymptomatic patients (p = 0.05). Lactose malabsorption was associated with earlier age of presentation (p = 0.008). CONCLUSION The lactose H2 breath test objectively confirms a response to gluten exclusion. In selected cases it can help confirm a diagnosis of coeliac disease. However, the test tends to be less informative in asymptomatic patients, and in older children.
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Ridgeway S, Sood M, Enchil-Yawson M, Rowntree M. An alternative technique for the delayed primary closure of traumatic wounds. Injury 2002; 33:647-9. [PMID: 12208072 DOI: 10.1016/s0020-1383(02)00101-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Sullivan VV, Voris TK, Borlaza GS, Lampman RM, Sood M, Shanley CJ. Incidental discovery of an inferior vena cava aneurysm. Ann Vasc Surg 2002; 16:513-5. [PMID: 12085124 DOI: 10.1007/s10016-001-0110-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Inferior vena cava (IVC) aneurysms are extremely rare, with only 18 reported cases in the world literature. These aneurysms are categorized as acquired, congenital, or associated with arteriovenous fistulae. Thrombosis of an IVC aneurysm can lead to IVC syndrome characterized by massive lower extremity edema, pulmonary embolism, or even death. Therapeutic alternatives range from watchful waiting to operative resection. This report presents a case of an IVC aneurysm noted incidentally at the time of diagnostic computed tomography for the evaluation of blunt chest trauma following a motor vehicle collision. In addition, the classification, embryology, diagnosis, and management of this unusual clinical entity are reviewed.
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Villarreal J, Sood M, Zangen T, Flores A, Michel R, Reddy N, Di Lorenzo C, Hyman PE. Colonic diversion for intractable constipation in children: colonic manometry helps guide clinical decisions. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 2001; 33:588-91. [PMID: 11740234 DOI: 10.1097/00005176-200111000-00014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND Colonic manometry helps discriminate functional and behavioral causes for childhood constipation from colonic neuromuscular disease. METHODS Of 375 colonic manometries performed for clinical indications, 12 could not be interpreted because of chronic colonic dilation. Based on colonic manometries that showed either no contractions or an absence of the gastrocolonic response or an absence of high-amplitude propagating contractions, the authors recommended diverting colostomies or ileostomies in 12 chronically constipated children (mean age, 4 years; range, 2-14 years, 5 boys). Before study, medical treatment was ineffective in all children. These children had persistently dilated colons with pathologic diagnoses of intestinal neuronal dysplasia (n = 4), hypoganglionosis (n = 2), hollow visceral myopathy (n = 1), and normal (n = 5). RESULTS Six to 30 months after diversion, the authors restudied all the children. Eleven of 12 diverted colons were no longer dilated. In two patients, abnormal motility involving the entire colon was unchanged from the initial study, small bowel motility was abnormal, and we recommended no further surgery. In two cases, the colon remained abnormal but small bowel motility was normal, and we recommended subtotal colectomy and ileoproctostomy. In four cases, the left colon remained abnormal, but the right colon was normal, and we recommended reanastomosis after left hemicolectomy. In four cases, motility in the diverted colons was normal, including a gastrocolonic response and high-amplitude propagating contractions, and the authors recommended reanastomosis. Defecation problems resolved in 10 of 12 when followed up 5 to 30 months after treatment. CONCLUSION These data suggest that in some cases of intractable childhood constipation associated with colonic distention, temporary diversion improved colonic motility. Colonic manometry may be used to predict which patients will benefit from resection or reanastomosis.
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AIM To investigate bone mineral status of children with cystic fibrosis (CF). METHODS In 29 children with CF and 49 matched controls, bone mineral content (BMC), projected bone area (BA), and areal bone mineral density (BMD) of the whole body, total hip, and lumbar spine (L1-L4) were measured using dual energy x ray absorptiometry. The BMC values at each site were adjusted for BA, height, and weight. At the lumbar spine, the bone mineral apparent density (BMAD) was calculated by dividing the BMC by the estimated volume, derived from BA. Vertebral (T12-L3) trabecular bone mineral density (vTBMD) was measured using quantitative computed tomography in children with CF. Calcaneal broadband ultrasound attenuation (BUA) was measured in CF patients and controls using quantitative ultrasound. The disease severity of CF children was evaluated by the Shwachman-Kulczycki (SK) score. RESULTS The mean BUA, whole body and regional BA, adjusted BMC, and areal BMD of children with CF were not different from those of controls. The mean BMAD of the lumbar spine was reduced in CF patients compared with controls, whereas the mean vTBMD standard deviation scores were significantly higher in CF patients. The median SK score of the CF group was 81 (range 42-100), indicating that as a group our CF patient population had relatively mild disease. CONCLUSION The normal vertebral BMC, decreased BMAD, and higher vTBMD suggests that the vertebral cortical thickness or density might be reduced in CF subjects. The overall bone mineral status of CF children with relatively mild disease was not different from size matched controls.
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Sood M, Trehan A. Turner's syndrome in infancy. Indian Pediatr 2001; 38:559. [PMID: 11359988] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/16/2023]
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Malhotra N, Sood M. Ovarian germ cell neoplasm in pregnancy. EUR J GYNAECOL ONCOL 2001; 21:396. [PMID: 11055493] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/18/2023]
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Ovarian germ cell neoplasm in pregnancy, with variable outcomes after debulking surgery is described.
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Malhotra N, Sood M. Sexual assault--a neglected public health problem in the developing world. Int J Gynaecol Obstet 2000; 71:257-8. [PMID: 11102618 DOI: 10.1016/s0020-7292(00)00276-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Sood M, Trehan A, Arora S, Jayashanker K, Marwaha RK. Congenital tuberculosis manifesting as cutaneous disease. Pediatr Infect Dis J 2000; 19:1109-11. [PMID: 11099101 DOI: 10.1097/00006454-200011000-00022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Sood M, John P, Booth IW. Clinical quiz. Extensive low-flow venous malformations of the rectum and distal colon. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 2000; 31:326, 330. [PMID: 10997388] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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Malhotra N, Sood M. Recurrence of short rib polydactyly syndrome - a rare skeletal dysplasia. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2000; 89:193-5. [PMID: 10725582 DOI: 10.1016/s0301-2115(99)00161-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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A case of short rib polydactyly syndrome type I-Saldino Noonan was diagnosed in three successive pregnancies from a non consanguineous couple. Short limbs, short ribs, polydactyly, with visceral anomalies were noted and confirmed on autopsy.
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Sood M, Sangwaan K, Sherwaal V, Marwah S, Sen R. An unusual case of choriocarcinoma following live term pregnancy. Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol 2000; 40:101-3. [PMID: 10870792 DOI: 10.1111/j.1479-828x.2000.tb03179.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Post-term choriocarcinoma is an infrequent event with poor prognosis. The diagnosis is usually delayed due to failure to recognise the mode of presentation of this disease. Being a rare occurrence, limited data is available regarding its clinical features. The choriocarcinoma in our patient presented as an isolated huge pedunculated growth over the uterine serosa without intrauterine involvement and distant metastasis.
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Sood M, Clarke JR, Murphy MS. Covert biting of the buccal mucosa masquerading as haematemesis or haemoptysis in children. Acta Paediatr 1999; 88:1038-40. [PMID: 10519352 DOI: 10.1080/08035259950168603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Bu'Lock FA, Sood M, De Giovanni JV, Green SH. Left ventricular diastolic function in congenital myotonic dystrophy. Arch Dis Child 1999; 80:267-70. [PMID: 10325709 PMCID: PMC1717875 DOI: 10.1136/adc.80.3.267] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Examination of left ventricular function and conduction abnormalities in myotonic dystrophy. DESIGN Twelve patients (median age, 13.7 years) with myotonic dystrophy had detailed electrocardiography and echocardiography performed. Echocardiographic parameters were compared with body surface area (BSA) matched median normal values. RESULTS Fractional shortening was slightly reduced (by 28-29%) in three patients and three patients had mild mitral valve prolapse. Diastolic function was abnormal; isovolumic relaxation time (IVRT) and duration of early filling were prolonged compared with control values (median IVRT, 74 v 61 ms). Peak E velocity was increased (median, 0.82 v 0.78 m/s) but atrial phase filling was normal. Heart rate was reduced (median, 68 v 81 beats/min). Conduction abnormalities were common but showed no clear relations with diastolic abnormalities. CONCLUSIONS Young patients with myotonic dystrophy have myocardial diastolic dysfunction as well as abnormal electrophysiology. The prognostic implications of such abnormalities require further study.
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Sood M, Murphy MS. Clinical quiz. An inflammatory cloacogenic polyp (ICP). J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 1998; 27:523, 529. [PMID: 9822316] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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Hung JC, Howie AF, Beckett GJ, Sood M, Hambleton G, Super M. The use of human glutathione S-transferase A1 in the detection of cystic fibrosis liver disease. J Paediatr Child Health 1998; 34:335-8. [PMID: 9727173 DOI: 10.1046/j.1440-1754.1998.00241.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To determine the value of serum human glutathione S-transferase A1 (hGST A1) in the detection of cystic fibrosis liver disease (CFLD). METHODS Sixty-three children (aged 0.5-16 years) with cystic fibrosis (CF) were screened prospectively for evidence of hepatobiliary abnormalities between February 1993 and February 1996. Comparison was made between clinical examination, abdominal ultrasonic scan, measurement of conventional liver enzymes (LFTs) and serum hGST A1 concentration in the detection of hepatobiliary abnormalities in children with CF. RESULTS The 5-95% concentration of serum hGST A1 was 1.7-4.27 micrograms L-1 for the control group. The hGST A1 levels in the CF patients were significantly higher than in the non-CF group. Thirty-eight (60%) children had detectable hepatobiliary abnormalities. Ultrasound scanning detected the highest number of abnormalities (41%), followed by hGST A1 (30%). The presence of clinical liver disease was found in 19% of the children. The estimated sensitivities of detecting CFLD by clinical method, ultrasound scan, serum hGST A1, and LFTs would be 32%, 68%, 50% and 16%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Serum hGST A1 measurement increases the sensitivity of detecting hepatic abnormalities when included with clinical and ultrasound evaluation although, in some cases with advanced liver disease, serum hGST A1 may be normal. Conventional liver enzyme tests add little information in the detection of CF liver disease.
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Gupta N, Sood M, Nagesh S. Patterns of various modes of delivery in relation to presence of different risk factors in term pregnant mothers--a case-control study. JOURNAL OF THE INDIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION 1997; 95:603-5. [PMID: 9586402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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A case-control study, was carried out, which aimed to determine whether a relation exists between risk factors present in mother and the mode of delivery i.e., outcome. Cases were those mothers who had one or more risk factors present during pregnancy (namely, short stature, malpresentation, antepartum haemorrhage, pre-eclamptic toxaemia/eclampsia, anaemia-haemoglobin less than 10 g/dl, twins, bad obstetric history, prolonged pregnancy, history of previous caesarean section and instrumental delivery, pregnancy associated with general diseases, prolonged difficult labour and RH-iso-immunisation). Controls were those mothers who did not have any of the above mentioned risk factors. Total of 250 cases and 250 controls were taken. Results showed that surgical and instrumental deliveries were strongly associated with presence of risk factors (odd's ratio: 5.94; attributable risks: 72%). Out of risk factors among cases, most common indication of caesarean section, was previous caesarean section followed by malpresentation, prolonged difficult labour and short statured mothers in descending order.
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