Dr.Adarsh M Patil mbbs ms Is consultant surgeon and experienced in Laparoscopic surgery and serves patients in Bangalore India.10 years of experience in eminent hospitals like Manipal Hospital, Apollo Hospitals and Narayana Hrudalaya in Bangalore. He has successfully treated many patients with achalasia cardia. He believes in that Patient safety […]
Multiple myeloma is broadly considered an incurable cancer of plasma cell which one of the component of blood. However, the rapid pace of research in stem cell transplant for multiple myeloma is changing the landscape of its treatment and emerged as only potential curative option. Study of both autologous stem […]
Dose allogeneic bone marrow transplant for thalassemia ( stem cell transplantation) cure thalassemia ? The first curative allogeneic bone marrow transplant or stem cell transplantation for thalassemia was performed in 1982. Since then, thousands of successful transplantation have been reported. Success rates for cure have reported as high as […]
Bone marrow transplant for Leukemia during first remission remains controversial. In adult Leukemia, long-term disease-free survival rates range from 35 to 40 percent with chemotherapy alone and from 45 to 75 percent with allogeneic transplantation. However, interpretation of these results is difficult because of the lack of true randomization. Even […]
Dr Adarsh M Patil. mbbs. ms. Phone- +91 9972446882 email- adarsh_ptl@yahoo.com Consultant surgeon and interested in the area of Gastro- Intestinal and Minimal Access Surgery. Publications Intra mesenteric appendicular position Indian Journal of Surgery Randomised comparative study […]
How is Pheochromocytoma diagnosis arrived? Symptoms for pheochromocytoma diagnosis Tests for pheochromocytoma diagnosis Symptoms for pheochromocytoma diagnosis “Classic triad” of Pheochromocytoma diagnosis symptoms includes headache, palpitations, and diaphoresis. Paroxysmal spells (5 Ps mnemonic): Pressure: Sudden increase in blood pressure Pain: Headache, chest, abdominal pain Perspiration Palpitation PalloR Additional symptoms of pheochromocytoma diagnosis: Constipation Tremor Weight loss […]
Cirrhosis means severe scarring of the liver.When normal liver tissue is damaged, it changes into scar tissue or fibrosis. This scar tissue can reduce blood flow through the liver, making it difficult for the liver to carry out functions that are essential for life and health. Many people believe that cirrhosis indicates a history of […]
The liver is the largest solid organ in the body. It is located on the right side of the abdomen (to the right of the stomach), behind the lower ribs and below the lungs. The liver is divided into two sections called lobes. In a healthy adult the liver is about the size […]
How much does liver transplant cost ? The cost of transplantation and follow-up varies across the United States. You must consider many potential costs—some directly related to your medical care and others that are unrelated to the surgery. Direct medical care costs include pretransplant evaluation and testing; surgery and the […]
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Abnormalities of Cytoskeletal Linking Proteins – Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome Protein Definition and History The Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome, which affects 4 of every 1 million males worldwide, is an X chromosome-linked inherited disorder characterized by small platelets, thrombocytopenia, recurrent infections, and eczema, although only a minority of patients have all of the classic manifestations.722–724 […]
What is Wilms Tumor ? Wilms tumor, the most common primary malignant renal tumor of childhood, is highly sensitive to chemotherapy and radiation, and current cure rates exceed 85%.[11] Ten to 15% of patients with favorable histology and 50% of patients with anaplastic tumors experience tumor progression or relapse.[11] Similar […]
What is Rhabdomyosarcoma ? Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS), the most common soft tissue sarcoma of childhood, shows skeletal muscle differentiation. The most common primary sites are the head and neck (e.g., parameningeal, orbital, pharyngeal), genitourinary tract, and extremities.[8] Most children with RMS present with localized disease, and with conventional multimodal therapy, the […]
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation treatment for solid tumors in children.
Some people have health conditions that would make it more risky to wipe out all of their bone marrow before a transplant. For those people, doctors can use a type of allogeneic transplant that’s sometimes called a mini-transplant . Compared with a standard allogeneic transplant, this one uses less chemo […]
Summary of paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) Symptoms of paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) Treatment of paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation for Treatment of paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation Prior to the availability of eculizumab, the primary indications for transplantation were marrow failure, recurrent, life-threatening thrombosis, and […]
Summary of paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) Symptoms of paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) Treatment of paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation for Treatment of paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) Clinical Features paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) The primary clinical manifestations of PNH are hemolysis, thrombosis, and marrow failure.27 Constitutional symptoms (fatigue, lethargy, malaise, […]
Summary of paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) Symptoms of paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) Treatment of paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation for Treatment of paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) Summary of paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) In contrast to all other intrinsic abnormalities of the erythrocyte, paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) is an acquired […]
Classification Neutrophil dysfunction may arise from ( 1) the absence of antibodies or complement components required to opsonize microorganisms, an interaction that provides a chemotactic signal; (2) the abnormalities of cytoplasmic and granule movement that alter the chemotactic response or that result in abnormalities of the plasma membrane affecting the […]
Definition and History Farquhar and Claireux first described this disease in siblings in 1952.143 Although many case reports using several eponyms ensued, Henter and Elinder provided a logical organization of the diverse clinical presentations.144 HLH is an aggressive and potentially fatal syndrome that results from inappropriate prolonged activation of lymphocytes […]
Definition and History Symptoms of Glanzmann thrombasthenia Tests for Glanzmann Thrombasthenia Treatment of Glanzmann thrombasthenia Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation has been reported in several patients with Glanzmann thrombasthenia. The first was a 5-year-old male who had several severe gastrointestinal hemorrhages.195 His bleeding diathesis was cured and he was alive […]
