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Bhattacharjee N, Saha SP, Ganguly RP, Patra KK, Dhali B, Das N, Barui G. A randomised comparative study between low-dose intravenous magnesium sulphate and standard intramuscular regimen for treatment of eclampsia. J OBSTET GYNAECOL 2011; 31:298-303. [DOI: 10.3109/01443615.2010.549972] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Tanima D, Maisnam I, Kundu AK, Saha SP, Ghosh S, Maity A. Atypical central nervous system involvement in acute organophosphorous poisoning. J Assoc Physicians India 2011; 59:326-327. [PMID: 21751614] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Extrapyramidal syndrome is an uncommon sequelae of acute organophosphorous (OP) poisoning. It is a manifestation of the intermediate syndrome described in OP poisoning. It may or may not be associated with neuroimaging changes in the striatum. We present a case of acute OP poisoning with interesting positive CT scan findings.
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- Das Tanima
- R.G. Kar Medical College, Kolkata 700 004, West Bengal
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Saha SP, Bhattacharjee N, Ganguli RP, Sil S, Patra KK, Sengupta M, Barui G, Goswami BK. Prevalence and significance of antiphospholipid antibodies in selected at-risk obstetrics cases: a comparative prospective study. J OBSTET GYNAECOL 2009; 29:614-8. [PMID: 19757265 DOI: 10.1080/01443610903052073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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In a prospective comparative study we screened 112 women with a past history either of pre-eclampsia, eclampsia, recurrent abortion, IUGR, IUFD or abruptio placentae, with no apparent aetiology and a demographically matched cohort of 106 women having a past history of uncomplicated pregnancy outcome for the presence of antiphospholipid antibodies (aPL) and their significance. In the former group, the prevalence of aPL ranged from 10-46.87% compared with 8.49% in the later group. In women with the presence of aPL, the incidence of pre-eclampsia, early onset pre-eclampsia and abruptio placentae were 25%, 14.58% and 18.75%, respectively. In the same group, the abortion rate was 25% and live-birth rate was 64.58% with IUFD rate of 10.42%. Fetal morbidity rates were also higher in the mothers with aPL positivity, the incidence of IUGR was 27.08% and oligohydramnios was 33.33% in them. All these complications were statistically significant when compared with those of aPL negative mothers.
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- S P Saha
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, North Bengal Medical College, Sushrutanagar, West Bengal, Darjeeling, India.
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Das B, Saha SP. Trigeminal neuralgia: current concepts and management. J Indian Med Assoc 2001; 99:704-9. [PMID: 12022221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/25/2023]
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Trigeminal neuralgia is the most frequent cranial neuralgia, the incidence being 1 per 1,000,00 persons per year. It presents with stabbing pain often in the distribution of the mandibular and maxillary divisions of the trigeminal nerve. An accurate history of pain is important in the diagnosis of trigeminal neuralgia. A patient with tic douloureux and no neurological abnormality on clinical examination does not need diagnostic tests. The available options for management of trigeminal neuralgia are: Pharmacotherapy, destructive procedures and non-destructive procedures. The pharmacotherapy includes (i) monotherapy with one anticonvulsant, (ii) combined therapy with more than one anticonvulsant, (iii) add-on therapy with newer drugs and (iv) polytherapy with anticonvulsant + add-on drugs + antidepressants/anxiolytics. Destructive procedures include (i) non-surgical methods--injections along trigeminal pathways, percutaneous trigeminal radiofrequency thermocoagulation and (ii) surgical methods--trigeminal branch avulsion or peripheral neurectomy, avulsion of trigeminal nerve, trigeminal tractotomy, radiosurgery. Though various modalities of treatment are available for the management of trigeminal neuralgia, pharmacotherapy with carbamazepine still remains the first line of treatment. The alternative approach followed at most centres is percuatenous Gasserian rhizolysis (chemical/radiofrequency thermal) or microvascular decompression.
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- B Das
- Bangur Institute of Neurology, Kolkata
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Saha SP, Roger AG, Earle GF, Nachbauer CA, Khalil BA, Mitchell RO. Giant pulmonary cyst simulating tension pneumothorax. J Ky Med Assoc 2001; 99:289-90. [PMID: 11468870] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/20/2023]
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Giant pulmonary cyst is a rare clinico-pathological entity. It was described as a "windy tumor" by John Floyer in 1726. Since that time, there have been numerous reports on this unique manifestation of emphysema by many authors. In this report, we report one such interesting case who was diagnosed as tension pneumothorax.
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- S P Saha
- Baptist Heart Institute, Lexington, KY, USA
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Sinhamahapatra P, Saha SP, Chowdhury A, Chakrabarti SK, Ghosh A, Maiti B. Visceral afferent hypersensitivity in irritable bowel syndrome--evaluation by cerebral evoked potential after rectal stimulation. Am J Gastroenterol 2001; 96:2150-7. [PMID: 11467647 DOI: 10.1111/j.1572-0241.2001.03952.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Gut hypersensitivity has been shown to be present in irritable bowel syndrome. The current study sought to determine the involvement or hypersensitivity of the gut afferents, objectively, by recording cerebral evoked potential after rectal stimulation. METHODS In 13 patients with irritable bowel syndrome and nine healthy controls, rectal perception thresholds to electrical stimulation were measured, and cerebral evoked potentials were recorded from 2 cm behind vertex (Cz') after rectal stimulation electrically (frequency 1 Hz, duration 0.5 ms) at an intensity 50% above perception threshold and with filter setting 1-250 Hz. RESULTS Perception thresholds to rectal electrical stimuli in patients with irritable bowel syndrome were lower than controls (p < 0.05). Rectal stimulation led to recognizable and reproducible cerebral evoked potentials. P1, N1, P2 latencies in patients with irritable bowel syndrome were shorter than that in controls (p < 0.05). P1/N1 amplitude was greater in patients with irritable bowel syndrome than in controls (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS The shorter latency and increased amplitude of cerebral evoked potential after rectal stimulation in patients with irritable bowel syndrome compared to controls provide objective evidence supporting visceral afferent hypersensitivity as the underlying mechanism in irritable bowel syndrome.
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- P Sinhamahapatra
- Department of Medicine and Gastroenterology, Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research, Calcutta, India
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Saha SP, Rogers AG, Earle GF, Nachbauer CA, Khalil BA, Mitchell RO. Castleman's disease. J Ky Med Assoc 2000; 98:325-6. [PMID: 10969515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/17/2023]
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- S P Saha
- Cardiovascular & Thoracic Associates, PSC, Lexington, Ky., USA
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Saha SP, Rogers AG, Earle GF, Nachbauer CA, Khalil BA, Mitchell RO. Minimally invasive coronary artery bypass surgery. J Ky Med Assoc 2000; 98:156-9. [PMID: 10816984] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/16/2023]
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- S P Saha
- Baptist Heart Institute, Lexington, KY, USA
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Gangopadhyay G, Das SK, Sarda P, Saha SP, Gangopadhyay PK, Roy TN, Maity B. Clinical profile of multiple sclerosis in Bengal. Neurol India 1999; 47:18-21. [PMID: 10339703] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/12/2023]
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Forty five patients of multiple sclerosis diagnosed on the basis of Poser's criteria from West Bengal were studied. The male-female ratio was 1:1.5, mean age of onset 31.83 years in male and 29.11 years in females. The maximum cases were between the 3rd and 4th decade. Definite MS comprised of 60%, while remaining 40% were probable. Visual impairment (53.33%), weakness of limbs (31.11%) and sensory paraesthesia (20%) were the common presenting symptoms whereas pyramidal tract involvement (93.33%) with absent abdominal reflexes (90%) and optic pallor (64.44%) were common signs. Posterior column and spinothalamic sensations were involved in 55% and 51% of cases respectively. Inter-nuclear ophthalmoplegia was present in 6.66% of cases. Pattern of involvement commonly showed three or more sites of lesion. Optico-spinal affection was present in 22.2% of cases. Relapsing and remitting course was found in 48. 91%, relapsing and progressive course in 33.33% and chronic progressive in 17.8%. MRI of brain showed positive results in 16 out of 23 cases. CSF study showed increased positivity in estimation of immunoglobulin level than oligoclonal band. Findings revalidate the disease pattern as being similar to that in other parts of India as well as Asia.
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- G Gangopadhyay
- Department of Neuromedicine, Bangur Institute of Neurology and Institue of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Calcutta, Bengal, India
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Eighty-two patients with non-compressive myelopathy have been studied from July 1994 to June 1996 in Bangur Institute of Neurology and S.S.K.M. Hospital, Calcutta, of which 48 patients were men and 34 patients were women. Presentation was acute in 40 patients (48.78%), subacute in 7 (8.53%), chronic in 27 (32.92%) and history of relapse and remission in 8 (9.75%) patients. Preceding as well as simultaneous fever was observed in 16 cases (19.5%); vaccination (anti-rabies) in 1 case (1.21%); drug abuse in 1 case (1.21%); arthralgia-myalgia and rash in 2 cases (2.42%) and history of electrocution in 2 cases (2.42%). Only pyramidal tract involvement was present in 24 cases (29.26%) and remaining 58 cases (70.73%) had pyramidal tract affection with other sites of involvement. CSF study carried out in 60 cases, revealed rise of protein in 31 (37.8%); oligoclonal band had been detected in 6 (7.31%), pleocytosis in 18 cases (21.95%) and increased IgG index greater than 6.66 in 2 cases (2.42%). CT myelogram done in 23 cases revealed no abnormality. MRI study carried out in 59 cases showed myelomalacia in 1 (1.21%); demyelination plaque in 14 cases (17.07%); atrophy of cord in 3 (3.65%); infarction of cord in 1 (1.21%) and in 40 cases (48.78%) no abnormality could be detected. Etiological diagnosis could be established in 59 (71.95%) cases such as transverse myelitis or myelopathy (post infectious) in 24 (29.26%); demyelination in 16 (19.51%); vascular and vasculitis in 3 (3.65%); toxic in 1 (1.21%); physical (electrocution) in 2 cases (2.42%). In the remaining 23 cases (28.04%) no aetiological factors could be found.
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- K Das
- Bangur Institute of Neurology and Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Department of Neuromedicine, Calcutta
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Roy MK, Saha SP, Gangopadhya PK, Roy TN, Maiti B, Misra S. A case of chorea with neuroacanthocytosis. J Assoc Physicians India 1999; 47:242-3. [PMID: 10999102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/17/2023]
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- M K Roy
- Bangur Institute of Neurology, Calcutta
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Saha SP, Mukherjee S, Das SK, Ganguly PK, Roy TN, Maiti B, Bhattacharya S, Sarkar S. Clinical profile of myasthenia gravis. J Assoc Physicians India 1998; 46:933-6. [PMID: 11229217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/19/2023]
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Seventy three patients with myasthenia gravis were studied over 9 years period (1987-1995) in departments of neuromedicine, respiratory care unit, cardiothoracic unit of Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research and Bangur Institute of Neurology, Calcutta, with reference to their clinical presentations, laboratory findings and various modes of treatment. Commonest age of presentation was 5th decade in men and 3rd decade in women. Fifty five percent of patients belong to type 2A myasthenia gravis (Osserman classification). Presentation was insidious (67.2%) and course was slowly progressive (65.7%) in majority of cases. Fatigability and ptosis were commonest clinical presentation and diurnal variation was noticed in 60% of cases. Edrophonium test was positive in 90.4% of cases and repetitive nerve stimulation showed 93.5% positivity in 30 cases. 27 patients (36.9%) underwent thymectomy and out of these, 89% of patients showed hyperplastic change and thymoma in 11% of cases. Mortality rate including both operated and nonoperated patients was recorded to be 9.6%. We observed earlier onset of myasthenia in male, higher incidence of oculo-bulbar involvement and lower incidence of respiratory problem and thymoma.
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- S P Saha
- Dept. of Neuromedicine, Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research and Bangur Institute of Neurology, Calcutta
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Saha SP, Rogers AG, Earle GF, Nachbauer C, Baker M. Surgical management of intrathoracic goiter. J Ky Med Assoc 1997; 95:421-3. [PMID: 9357288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Intrathoracic goiter is a rare clinical entity. This goiter can develop slowly and the patient may be asymptomatic for many years. A significant number of these patients, however, may develop various complications as a result of compression of vital structures or malignancy. In this report, the surgical management of 18 cases of intrathoracic goiter are reviewed. Six of the patients underwent right thoracotomy with resection of the posterior mediastinal goiter. The remaining 12 patients had their tumor removed via median sternotomy. There were no surgical deaths within this series. Although the incidence of intrathoracic tumor is limited, the threat of malignancy and compressive symptoms clearly indicates the need for surgical excision. Our group recommends thoracotomy and median sternotomy for surgical excision.
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- S P Saha
- Division of Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery, Central Baptist Hospital, Lexington, KY, USA
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A clinical study about the pattern of motor neurone disease in eastern India was carried out from July 1993 to June 1995 at Bangur Institute of Neurology, Calcutta and SSKM Hospital, Calcutta. A total of 110 cases were studied and they constituted 0.11% of all neurological cases seen in the general OPD. Of 110 cases, amyotropic lateral sclerosis (ALS) constituted 43.6%, progressive muscular atrophy (PMA) 10.9%, post-polio progressive muscular atrophy (PPMA) 1.8%, spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) 20%, atypical form Madras pattern of MND (MMND) 0.9% and monomelic amyotrophy (MMA) 22.7% of cases. Disease is more common in males than females and average duration of symptoms before presentation varied from 1 to 12 months. Most of the patients were either agricultural labourers or manual workers in ALS variety whereas MMA variety was evenly distributed in both hard labourers and sedentary workers. Most of the patients in MMA and SMA groups presented before 30 years of age whereas ALS and PMA group presented after 30 years. Trauma was the commonest antecedent event in ALS and MMA followed by electrocution in the same two groups. Family history was found to be absent in SMA group though the disease is considered as a hereditary one. Weakness of the limbs and wasting of the muscles were common presenting symptoms and signs. Bulbar symptoms and signs were found only in the ALS group. EMG showed neurogenic pattern and mixed pattern in most of the patients in all groups. Only a few patients showed myopathic pattern. Neuroimaging study helped in exclusion of compressive lesion excepting two cases of MMA where facetal hypertrophy was present. Monomelic amyotrophy, a special variety of motor neurone disease, is not rare in this part as compared to other parts of India and Asia.
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- S P Saha
- Department of Neuromedicine, Bangur Institute of Neurology, Calcutta, India
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Saha SP, Ganguli PK, Das SK, Maiti B. Adult moyamoya disease. J Assoc Physicians India 1996; 44:663-4. [PMID: 9251384] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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- S P Saha
- Bangur Institute of Neurology, Calcutta
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Saha SP, Rogers AG, Earle GF, Nachbauer C, Baker M. Carotid endarterectomy in a community hospital. J Ky Med Assoc 1996; 94:314-6. [PMID: 8810217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Despite the popularity of carotid endarterectomy, considerable debate remains regarding the appropriateness of these procedures. Critics of carotid endarterectomy cite the excessive morbidity and mortality associated with these procedures, particularly when performed in a community hospital setting. A retrospective study of 130 procedures, involving 124 patients within a medium size community hospital setting, was conducted. Indications for the procedure, associated comorbidities, and complication rates were reviewed. The incidence of stroke with subsequent mortality was 0.8% within the study group. One patient (0.8%) developed acute coronary insufficiency and underwent coronary artery bypass surgery. Five (4.0%) other patients experienced minor complications. Carotid endarterectomy is a proven prophylactic measure against the prevention of stroke in a selected group of patients. This study reinforces that this procedure may be performed in a community hospital setting with very low morbidity and mortality rates.
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- S P Saha
- Division of Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery, Central Baptist Hospital, Lexington, KY, USA
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Saha SP, Das KK. Disability pattern amongst leprosy cases in an urban area (Calcutta). Indian J Lepr 1993; 65:305-14. [PMID: 8283066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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In a retrospective study of 1,264 leprosy cases, registered during 1987-1992, 282 were found to have disabilities giving a disability rate (DR) 22.31% and 150 of them were also found to have deformities, giving a deformity rate 11.9%. Mean disability index (DI) was found to be 1.17. Disability rate (DR) significantly increased with age and the highest rate was 52.75% in lepromatous (L) cases, followed by 27.51% in borderline (N?L) and only 4.53% in nonlepromatous (N) cases. L cases had the highest deformity rate (22.25%) and N cases had the lowest DR (2.23%). DI was highest (1.46) in L, and lowest (0.52) in N cases. Males had significantly higher DR (27.2%) compared to females (13.0%). Deformity in hands (42.55%) was more common than in feet (22.70%). Increasing trend of DI was noticed with increasing duration of disease in L and N?L types. The number of nerves involved was high (4.72) in L cases compared to other types. DI was highest (1.25) in patients engaged in occupations involving hard work.
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- S P Saha
- Greater Calcutta Leprosy Treatment & Health Education Scheme GRECALTES
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Saha SP, Das KK. Study of the characteristics and causes of relapse amongst leprosy cases in an urban area (Calcutta). Indian J Lepr 1992; 64:169-78. [PMID: 1607715] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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In this retrospective study of the 3737 cases of leprosy released from treatment and followed-up during 1975 to 1990, 63 had relapsed giving an overall relapse rate of 1.69%. The relapse rate was significantly higher in the immunologically unstable N?L (Borderline) cases (2.9%). It was also higher in those who had dapsone monotherapy (1.92%) compared to those who had multidrug therapy (1.01%). The relapse rate was higher in the 10 to 29 years age group and among those who became pregnant suggesting puberty and pregnancy could be risk factors. Males had a significantly higher relapse rate (2.1%) than females (1.1%). 45.2% of relapses in N (Non-lepromatous) cases occurred within 24 months and 71.4% within 36 months of stopping treatment. In those having monotherapy, 57.1% of relapses occurred within 24 months and 76.8% within 36 months. Regularity in treatment did not seem to have much influence on relapse rates.
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- S P Saha
- Greater Calcutta Leprosy Treatment & Health Education Scheme Grecaltes, Calcutta
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Mayo P, Saha SP, Long GA, Powell C. Surgical management of congenital lung cysts: a 16-year review. J Ky Med Assoc 1984; 82:327-30. [PMID: 6470570] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Mayo P, Saha SP, Mayo W. Primary lung cancer in patients under 40: a collective review of 304 patients. J Ky Med Assoc 1983; 81:759-62. [PMID: 6631176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Mayo P, Saha SP. Spontaneous pneumothorax in the newborn. Am Surg 1983; 49:192-5. [PMID: 6881725] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Spontaneous pneumothorax is more frequent during the newborn period than at any other time in childhood. Intubation, vigorous resuscitation, aspiration of meconium-stained amniotic fluid, and hyaline membrane disease have been associated most often with the occurrence of spontaneous pneumothorax; however, it may occur in the absence of any of these precursors. Most pneumothoraces occur in term babies (64%); however, the premature infant is more susceptible. Signs and symptoms are due chiefly to lung compression and include grunting, tachypnea, cyanosis, and retraction. The accumulation of air serves as an intrathoracic space-occupying lesion, an emergency condition that demands prompt diagnosis and treatment.
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- Female
- Humans
- Infant, Newborn
- Infant, Newborn, Diseases/diagnosis
- Infant, Newborn, Diseases/etiology
- Infant, Newborn, Diseases/therapy
- Infant, Premature
- Infant, Premature, Diseases/diagnosis
- Infant, Premature, Diseases/etiology
- Infant, Premature, Diseases/therapy
- Male
- Pneumothorax/diagnosis
- Pneumothorax/etiology
- Pneumothorax/therapy
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Mayo P, Saha SP, McElvein RB. Spontaneous pneumothorax under anesthesia. Ala J Med Sci 1983; 20:84-5. [PMID: 6829871] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Mayo P, Saha SP. Multiple primary bronchogenic carcinomas. J Ky Med Assoc 1982; 80:647-652. [PMID: 6292315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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Acute nontuberculous empyema treated conventionally by thoracentesis, thoracostomy drainage, and antibiotics has an unacceptably high rate of morbidity and mortality. Early open thoracotomy to eliminate the empyema with decortication of the fibrinous peel and reexpansion of the lung has proven safe and effective for 25 years. The goals of treatment of acute nontuberculous empyema are: (1) to save life, (2) to eliminate the empyema, (3) to reexpand the trapped lung, (4) to restore mobility of the chest wall and diaphragm, (5) to return respiratory function to normal, (6) to eliminate complications or chronicity, and (7) to reduce the duration of hospital stay. Our studies confirm the normal values to be expected in patients who have had complete recovery from the acute empyema, and we lay to rest any concern that decortication might, in time, limit pulmonary function. We present the cases of 21 children who had acute and mature empyemas that were treated by open thoracotomy and decortication, with an average follow-up of 18 years, among whom there were no deaths or complications.
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Mayo P, Saha SP. Aneurysmal bone cyst of rib. J Ky Med Assoc 1982; 80:395-7. [PMID: 7119555] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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Mayo P, Saha SP. Achalasia simulating mediastinal tumor. J Ky Med Assoc 1982; 80:347-8. [PMID: 7097117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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Mayo P, Saha SP, Jernigan CM. Lung cancer in women. A twenty-five year review. J Ky Med Assoc 1982; 80:275-7. [PMID: 7097112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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Of ten patients with anterior diaphragmatic hernia treated by operation, only three had shortness of breath and chest pain. The remainder of the patients were referred to us because of a roentgenographic abnormality. All patients have had follow-up of between six months and 11 years without recurrence. Surgical repair is recommended to prevent incarceration and strangulation.
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Mayo P, Saha SP. Active tuberculosis in a congenital lung cyst: a case report. J Ky Med Assoc 1982; 80:75-7. [PMID: 7057074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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Ninety-eight patients with middle lobe syndrome were reviewed. There were 31 male and 67 female patients ranging in age from 4 to 80 years. The most common presenting symptoms were cough, dyspnea, fever, hemoptysis, and chest pain. Diagnostic studies included chest roentgenogram, bronchoscopy, and bronchography. Sixty-five patients had full recovery following intensive medical therapy. Thirty-one patients underwent surgical resection for persistent disease. There were five post-operative complications and 1 death in this series.
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Mayo P, Saha SP, McElvein RB. Diaphragmatic avulsion following decortication. A case review of acute nontuberculous empyema. Ala J Med Sci 1982; 19:81-2. [PMID: 7059011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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Mayo P, Saha SP. Empyema simulating metastatic carcinoma. J Ky Med Assoc 1981; 79:727-9. [PMID: 7334279] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Saha SP. Trend of socio-demographic characteristics of tubectomy acceptors in a rural area of West Bengal (Singur). Indian J Public Health 1981; 25:102-10. [PMID: 7347318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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Saha SP, Mayo P. Benign mediastinal cyst: diagnosis and treatment. Va Med 1980; 107:46-7. [PMID: 7352381] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Saha SP, Mayo P, Long GA, Myers JE. Histoplasmosis: clinical manifestations and surgical management. South Med J 1979; 72:1123-6. [PMID: 472835] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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In this retrospective study of 115 cases of histoplasmids, there were 66 male and 49 female patients ranging in age from 2 months to 79 years. The most common presenting symptoms were cough, chest pain, wheezing, weight loss, hemoptysis, and shortness of breath. Thirty-five patients (30%) were asymptomatic. Two patients had manifestations of obstruction of the superior vena cava. Radiologic findings simulated carcinoma, tuberculosis, pneumonia, and viral infections. Sixty-five patients had various operative proceudres, such as lung biopsy, wedge resection, lobectomy, pneumonectomy, resection of lymph node, and bypass of superior vena cava, for diagnosis and treatment. There were two deaths and two postoperative complications. A total of 15 patients received intravenous amphotericin B. Four patients with pneumonic infiltrates developed disseminated histoplasmosis.
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Chakraborty AK, Rahman A, Garai R, Saha SP, Saha SK, Chowdhury K. Health status of rural population of Singur as revealed in repeat general health survey 1975. Indian J Med Res 1978; 68:1018-28. [PMID: 155657] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Saha SP, Roman J, Zaidi SA. Hemodynamic effects of arteriovenous fistula and bovine graft fistula used for hemodialysis. Am Surg 1978; 44:742-3. [PMID: 570008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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This study shows that arteriovenous fistulas created for vascular access to hemodialysis result in an increase in cardiac output and pulse rate, and a decrease in the total peripheral resistance. These changes are severe with bovine graft fistula; physicians should be aware of this potentially dangerous hemodynamic change in these patients.
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Saha SP, Ammerman EG. Objective assessment of femoral artery profundaplasty. Am Surg 1978; 44:582-4. [PMID: 717908] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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The physiologic results after profundaplasty in a group of patients with uncorrected complete occlusion of superficial femoral artery are presented. The limbs were evaluated by ankle B.P. index and muscle pH, and pulse volume plethysmograph showed that the deep femoral artery, in occlusion of superficial femoral artery, can provide pulsatile flow and adequate perfusion to calf muscles in most cases.
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Saha SP, Arrants JE, Lee WH. Atrial myxoma. Clinical manifestations and surgical treatment. Int Surg 1978; 63:180-2. [PMID: 632042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Four patients with atrial myxoma underwent successful surgical excision with the aid of cardiopulmonary bypass at the Medical University of South Carolina. This report describes their clinical manifestations and treatment with special emphasis on advances in surgical technique. This report also emphasizes the malignant potential of this tumor and reviews the recent literature.
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This report describes three patients with complications of bovine graft implanted for chronic dialysis. The three complications were surgically corrected so that each graft could be used again for hemodialysis access.
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Saha SP, Roman J. Managing complications of AV fistulae for hemodialysis. Va Med 1977; 104:780-1. [PMID: 930283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Saha SP. Reconstruction of the deep femoral artery. South Med J 1977; 70:943-4, 947. [PMID: 887980 DOI: 10.1097/00007611-197708000-00013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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This article describes various surgical technics commonly used for reconstructing the deep femoral artery. The applicability, advantages, and disadvantages of various methods also are discussed.
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Saha SP. Spontaneous arterial thrombosis. Int Surg 1977; 62:401-2. [PMID: 903198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Saha SP, Irons RP, Couture MM. Perforation of the gallbladder with massive intraperitoneal hemorrhage. Int Surg 1977; 62:351. [PMID: 893015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Saha SP, Goff RD, Juhala CA, Smith LA. Alveolar soft-part sarcoma: report of a case. Am Surg 1976; 42:366-8. [PMID: 1267293] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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