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Achalasia Cardia: A Case Series
(Nepal Medical Association, 2024) Chapagain, Nibedita; Adhikari, Nishob; Acharya, Bidur Prasad; Limbu, Yugal; Ghimire, Roshan
Abstract Achalasia cardia is a rare disorder that impacts the lower esophageal sphincter and esophageal body. Due to its wide range of symptoms, it can be difficult to diagnose. Here we report three cases of Achalasia Cardia during a period of 9 months. The first patient, an 18-year-old male, presented with dysphagia and was evaluated with barium swallow and high-resolution manometry (HRM) revealing Achalasia Cardia. In the second case, a 37-year-old female had a prolonged diagnostic journey due to multiple comorbidities before a barium swallow finally revealed achalasia cardia. The third patient, a 47-year-old female was promptly diagnosed with barium swallow. All the cases were successfully treated with laparoscopic Heller’s myotomy with anterior Dor’s fundoplication. This case series highlights the potential for delayed diagnosis and the importance of early recognition, tailored diagnostic approaches, and the efficacy of surgical management.
Blunt Abdominal Trauma among Patients Admitted to the Department of Surgery at a Tertiary Care Centre: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study
(Nepal Medical Association, 2023) Ghimire, Roshan; Acharya, Bidur Prasad; Pudasaini, Prashanta; Limbu, Yugal; Maharjan, Dhiresh Kumar; Thapa, Prabin Bikram
Abstract Introduction: Blunt abdominal trauma bears significant morbidity and mortality worldwide and needs careful evaluation and management for a better outcome, where the resources are limited and the impact of the financial burden is very important. Previously, many cases used to be managed with operative procedures, and now the trend has been shifting to non-operative management. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of blunt abdominal trauma among patients admitted to the Department of Surgery of a tertiary care centre. Methods: This was descriptive cross-sectional study done between 1 February 2022 to 31 January 2023 after taking ethical approval from the Institutional Review Committee (Reference number: 2312202103). The decision of non-operative versus operative treatment was decided with dynamic clinical evaluation and severity of intraabdominal injuries. Demographic data, the mechanism of injury, and both conservative and operative management were studied. All the patients who were more than 18 years of age, and admitted to the Department of Surgery were included in the study. Convenience sampling method was used. Point estimate and 95% Confidence Interval were calculated. Results: Among a total of 1450 patients, the prevalence of blunt abdominal trauma was 140 (9.65%) (8.13-11.17, 95% Confidence Interval). A total of 61 (43.57%) were young within the age group of 18-30 with a male-female ratio of 4:1. Road traffic accidents 79 (56.43%) were the most common mechanism followed by falls from heights 51 (36.43%). Conclusions: The prevalence of blunt abdominal trauma among patients admitted to the Department of Surgery was found to be higher than in other studies done in similar settings.
Early Oral Feeding with Vascular Resection among Patients Undergoing Pancreatoduodenectomy in a Tertiary Care Hospital: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study
(Nepal Medical Association, 2022) Regmee, Sujan; Limbu, Yugal; Parajuli, Anuj; Ghimire, Roshan; Maharjan, Dhiresh Kumar; Shrestha, Suman; Thapa, Prabin Bikram
Abstract: Introduction: Pancreatoduodenectomy with vascular resection is performed in locally advanced periampullary malignancies. In our practice, early oral feeding is initiated in patients undergoing pancreatoduodenectomy. This study aims to find the prevalence of early oral feeding with vascular resection among patients undergoing pancreatoduodenectomy. Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted among hospital records of 152 patients who underwent pancreatoduodenectomy in the department of surgery of a tertiary care hospital from 2016 to 2020. Ethical approval was taken from the Institutional Review Committee (Reference number: 0812202102). Convenience sampling was done. Patients clinical and sociodemographic data were collected and analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 20. Point estimate at 95% Confidence Interval was calculated along with frequency, percentage, mean, and median. Results: Among 152 patients undergoing pancreatoduodenectomy, early oral feeding with vascular resection was done in 17 (11.18%) (6.17-16.19 at 95% Confidence Interval). Portal vein and superior mesenteric artery were resected in one (5.88%) and hepatic artery in one (5.88%) patient. Type I, III and IV reconstruction was done in nine (52.9%), five (29.41%) and one (5.88%) respectively. Clinically relevant delayed gastric emptying and postoperative pancreatic fistula were seen in two (11.7%). Complication of Clavien–Dindo Grade III or higher was seen in one (5.88%) patient. One (5.88%) mortality was noted. Conclusions: The prevalence of early oral feeding with vascular resection among patients undergoing pancreatoduodenectomy was similar to other studies done in similar settings. Early enteral feeding is well tolerated in patients undergoing pancreatoduodenectomy with vascular resection.
Intraoperative Variations of the Gastrocolic Trunk of Henle noted in Gastrointestinal Surgeries
(Nepal Health Research Council, 2024) Ghimire, Roshan; Thapa, Nishant; Acharya, Bidur Prasad; Sah, Bed Prakash; Limbu, Yugal; Regmee, Sujan; Maharjan, Dhiresh Kumar; Thapa, Prabin Bikram
Background: The gastro-colic trunk of Henle is a venous trunk that comprises the veins draining the stomach and colon and is an important landmark for various gastro-intestinal surgeries. Understanding the anatomy of these vessels may enhance the surgical outcome. The aim of this study is, to assess the Intraoperative variations of the Gastrocolic Trunk of Henle noted in gastrointestinal surgeries in a tertiary care center. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted at Kathmandu Medical College Public Limited, a tertiary center in Nepal during the period of one year (1st January 2022, to 31st December 2022). All patients undergoing right hemicolectomy, gastrectomy, and pancreaticoduodenectomy were included in the study. Based on per-operative findings, the type of The gastro-colic trunk of Henle was noted during surgery. Results: A total of 49 patients underwent the above-mentioned surgeries during the study period. The gastro-colic trunk was found in 45 out of the 49 patients intraoperatively (91.84%), and the variations were distinguished. The most common configuration noted was the union of the right gastro-epiploic vein, the anterior superior pancreaticoduodenal vein, and the superior right colic vein (Type I), which was noticed in 46.67% of the patients. Conclusions: The intraoperative identification of the anatomy of The gastro-colic trunk of Henle is challenging because of its variable combinations of tributaries. Knowledge of variations in The gastro-colic trunk of Henle is important in preventing intraoperative bleeding, and during identification, the meticulousness of surgery is redefined. Keywords: Gastrocolic trunk of Henle; hemicolectomy; venous drainage.
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in Situs Inversus Totalis with Stage 5 Chronic Kidney Disease: A Case Report
(Nepal Medical Association, 2023) Raut, Sneha; Limbu, Yugal; Pudasaini, Prashanta; Gongal, Swagat; Maharjan, Dhiresh Kumar
Abstract Situs inversus totalis is a rare congenital anomaly in which the abdominal and thoracic organs are transposed in a mirror image. Diagnosis and management of cholelithiasis in patients with situs inversus totalis pose a challenge due to the anatomical variation. A laparoscopic cholecystectomy in such a case can be technically challenging, especially for a right-handed surgeon. In this case report, we present a case of a 38-year-old male with symptomatic cholelithiasis in a chronic kidney disease stage five patient under maintenance hemodialysis planned for recipient renal transplant. A laparoscopic cholecystectomy considered the gold standard for symptomatic cholelithiasis was performed with a three-port technique. The technical challenges anticipated due to anatomical variation were managed by intraoperative modifications. In conclusion, laparoscopic cholecystectomy in patients with situs inversus totalis can be done with technical modifications and re-orientation of visual motor skills.
Lymph node Yield in Apical Tissue During Triangle Operation While Doing Whipples Operation: An Observational Study
(Nepal Medical Association, 2025) Maharjan, Dhiresh Kumar; Pudasaini, Prashant; Acharya, Bidur Prasad; Limbu, Yugal; Ghimire, Roshan; Thapa, Prabin BIkram
Abstract Introduction: The "TRIANGLE operation" involves the en-bloc removal of the tumor and the entire "mesopancreas" from the triangle-shaped space bounded by the superior mesenteric artery, coeliac trunk, and portal vein. This study assessed lymph node yield in apical tissue during the triangle operation. Methods: An observational cross-section study was conducted for two years at the Department of Gastrointestinal and General Surgery at a tertiary care center of Nepal. from 15th March 2022 to 15th March 2024. The operative procedure included pancreaticoduodenectomy or Whipple’s operation. Total sampling was done. Postoperative outcome and lymph node yeild of the surgeries were studied. Ethical approval was taken from the Institutional Review Committee (Reference No-1102202204). Results: A total of 56 patients underwent pancreaticoduodenectomy along with a triangle operation. The mean age of the patients was 56.38±14.79 years. Male: Female ratio was 1.2:1. Mean preoperative BMI was 24.41±4.72. The mean total lymph node yield was 20.95±8.57. Nineteen patients had a positive lymph node yield in the triangle tissue. The mean triangle lymph node yield was 10.59±4.92, and the mean positive lymph node was 2.58 ±1.64. Among 56 patients, nine patients had both apical margin and the rest of the triangle tissue margin positive. Ten patients had negative apical tissue margins, but the rest of the triangle tissue was positive, whereas, in thirty-seven patients, both the apical tissue and the rest of the triangle circumferential resection margin tissue were negative. Conclusions: This study emphasizes the importance of the inclusion of apical tissue dissection at the confluence of SMA and coeliac trunk to achieve R0 resection. However, a long-term follow is awaited.
Perioperative Modification in Cirrhotic Patient Undergoing Pancreatoduodenectomy: A Case Report
(Institute of Medicine, 2022) Regmee, Sujan; Limbu, Yugal; Ghimire, Roshan; Maharjan, Dhiresh K; Shrestha, Suman K; Thapa, Prabin B
ABSTRACT Hepatic cirrhosis can be present in associated with patients undergoing pancreatoduodenectomy (PD). Many peri-operative measures need to be considered on such patients. A 83 years old gentleman presented with pain abdomen, Ultrasonographic evidence of dilated extrahepatic biliary system and distended gall bladder and contrast enhanced computed tomography (CECT) scan of the abdomen with features of a pancreatic head mass, further confirmed to be adenocarcinoma by endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) and biopsy. These findings were present on the background of Non-Alcoholic Steato-Hepatitis (NASH) associated liver cirrhosis, with Child–Turcotte–Pugh (CTP) score of 5 (CTP A) and Model For End-Stage Liver Disease- sodium (MELDNa) score of 13. The patient underwent PD. Histopathological evaluation showed a p T3 N2 moderately differentiated adenocarcinoma of the pancreatic head with Ishak scoring of liver biopsy 6. The postoperative course of the patient was uneventful and was discharged from the hospital on the 5th post-operative day. No readmission or re-operation was required. Keywords: Pancreatoduodenectomy, pancreatoduodenectomy in liver cirrhosis, pancreatoduodenectomy modification in cirrhosis
Previous Abdominal Scars among Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in a Tertiary Care Centre
(Nepal Medical Association, 2023) Ghimire, Roshan; Pudasaini, Prashanta; Acharya, Bidur Prasad; Limbu, Yugal; Regmee, Sujan
Abstract Introduction: Abdominal scars result from various open abdominal surgeries. Laparoscopic surgery in previous open abdominal surgery possesses various challenges to the surgeon like gaining access to the abdominal cavity, and difficulty in dissection due to dense adhesions from previous surgeries for various intraabdominal pathologies. This study aimed to find out the prevalence of previous abdominal scars among patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy in a tertiary care centre. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy in a tertiary care centre from 1 May 2022 to 30 April 2023 after taking ethical approval from the Institutional Review Committee. Palmer's point approach via Hassen open technique or direct optical entry was used for cases with previous abdominal scars to gain access to the abdominal cavity. Patients with symptomatic gallstone diseases were included in the study whereas patients with cholecystitis, pancreatitis, and previous cesarean scar were excluded. Convenience sampling method was used. The point estimate was calculated at a 95% Confidence Interval. Results: Among 160 patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy, previous abdominal scars was found in 40 (25%) patients. Conclusions: The prevalence of previous abdominal scars contributing to intraoperative and post-operative difficulties among patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy was found to be higher than in studies done in similar settings.
Primary Grynfeltt Lumbar Hernia: A Case Report Authors
(Nepal Medical Association, 2022) Basnet, Krity; Bhandari, Rupa; Shah, Shiv Raj; Limbu, Yugal; Ghimire, Roshan
Abstract: A weakening or defect in posterolateral abdominal wall can lead to development of lumbar hernia. These defects are particularly common in Petit's inferior triangle or Grynfeltt-Lesshaft superior triangle. There are very few cases of primary lumbar hernias that have been described in literature till date. As it is a rare entity, it is often misdiagnosed, leading to delay in management. We present a case of a 66-year-old male with no previous surgery who presented with a mass in left lumbar region for last ten years. The mass gradually increased in size and caused vague dragging pain. On Computed tomography, the diagnosis of Grynfeltt hernia was made. The patient underwent a laparoscopic mesh repair and had an uneventful postoperative hospital stay. Although a rare entity, there should be a high degree of suspicion of a lumbar hernia when evaluating a case of a lumbar mass. Early diagnosis by computed tomography and management with open or minimally invasive techniques can prevent complications.

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