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Publication Mandibular reconstruction(Kathmandu University, 2006) S, Nath; KD, Joshi; S, Shakya; S, Shrestha; U, KoiralaOne of the most difficult problem in reconstructive surgery is the replacement of lost bone from trauma, tumour, infection or congenital anomaly. This is a case report of a 20 year old male who had suffered a blast injury of his lower jaw. From his first admission in the Plastic unit of Bir Hospital on Feb 19, 2003, he had undergone multiple operations until Nov 2003. This is a description of a follow up surgery done in Kathmandu Medical College (KMC), Sinamangal. Difficulties encountered and options available have also been discussed. Key word: Mandibular reconstruction, Pedicle osteomyocutaneous flapPublication Use of percutaneous thread loop to hold the vermiform appendix during laparoscopic appendectomy(Kathmandu University, 2007) MR, Joshi; SK, Shrestha; PB, Thapa; U, Koirala; P, Bhattarai; UMS, Dongol; DR, Singh; SK, SharmaIntroduction: Laparoscopic appendectomy, although not as widely performed as laparoscopic cholecystectomy, it has got definite advantage over the conventional open procedure. Controversy exists regarding the closure of stump. Our institute practices intracorporeal knot tying using 3 ports. Difficulties are observed in three port technique to hold the appendix during knot tying. We use a percutaneous thread loop. Advantage of the use of loop was evaluated. Patients and method: Prospective study was carried out during 18 months. Total cases were randomly divided in non-loop and with loop group. Operative procedure was same. Cases were compared in terms of operating time, post-operative hospital stay and complications. Results: Total patients were 66. Thirty two in non-loop group and 34 in with loop group. Mean age was 27.89 yrs. Most of the cases were females (62%). Mean operating time was less in loop group although statistically not significant. There was no difference in post operative hospital stay. Use of loop was not associated with added complications. Conclusion: Use of percutaneous loop to hold the appendix reduces the operating time and replaces the need of fourth port. It is safe and effective without any increased morbidity. Key words: Laparoscopic appendectomy, Intracorporeal knot, Percutaneous loop