Background and aim: Study of variation in branching pattern of arch of aorta is important for cardio vascular surgeons to avoid injury during procedures like angiography and stenting of aorta. These variations are frequently encountered during surgical procedures, as a developmental alteration in branchial arch during embryonic period. The aim of present study is to describe variation in branching pattern of arch of aorta belonging to Gujarati population and these results will be of significance for anatomists for relating it with embryological basis, cardiovascular surgeons and radiologists. Materials and metbods: Forty embalmed cadavers were observed for study of branching pattern of arch of aorta during period of four year in Department of Anatomy in Smt N.H.L.Municipal Medical College, Ahmedabad. Results: In the present study, normal branching pattern of the arch of aorta was found in 92.5% cases. In 2.5% cases only two vessels originated from the arch of aorta, one of them was common trunk for brachiocephalic trunk and left common carotid artery and the second trunk was left subclavian artery. In 5% of cases four vessels arose from arch of aorta, the left vertebral artery arose directly from aorta with normal branching pattern. Conclusion: Vascular invasive procedures are increasing since last decade. So knowledge of variation in branches of arch of aorta is essential for cardiologist, cardiovascnlar surgeon as well as for radiologist.
Introduction: Organ transplantation provides benefits to society as a whole as well as to the individuals who receive transplants. However, the success of transplantation for end-stage organ failure is limited due to the availability of suitable organs for transplant Public awareness is critical for the development of donation program. Methods: Total 200 adult participants were included in the studies from outpatient department by consecutive sampling method. A self-administered semi structured questionnaire was filled by participants in the presence of researchers. Results: Awareness of organ donation (67.5%) was higher than awareness of body donation (34.5%) and cadaveric dissection (32.5%). About 28% and 24% participants were aware of live organ donation and brain death. Willingness for organ donation was observed 21.5% participants, unwillingness in 51.5% of participants and 27.0% in undecided state of mind. Conclusion: Knowledge level regarding organ donation was found sufficient but same did not reflect in their attitude and practice towards organ donation. Educational session of health care professional through internet and television can play critical role in rising up positive attitude towards organ donation. Fear of misuse of donated organ is the most common reason for unwillingness to be a donor.
Background & aims: Pelvic parameters vary according to age, race and population. The study is aimed at assessing female pelvic parameters using reformatted 3D CT images, compare the obtained values with other studies and correlate these parameters with age. Material & Methods: Reformatted three-dimensional CT images were obtained from stored abdominopelvic computed tomography [CT] scan images. Image analysis software was used to determine various diameters of the lesser pelvis. Data were analysed to derive mean ± SD, SE, 95% Cl, paired t test and Pearson correlation test were used for comparison and correlation of variables. Results: Mean± standard deviation of obstetric conjugate diameter was 10.94±1.18 cm, transverse diameter of inlet was 12.46±0.81 cm, sagittal diameter of midplane wasl 1.74±0.80 cm, interspinous diameter was 9.78±0.75 cm, sagittal diameter of outlet was 8.99±1.02 cm and intertuberous diameter was 10.69±0.86. All the parameters except sagittal diameter of midplane and interspinous diameter showed correlation with age. Conclusion: The present study provides reference values for various pelvic parameters in western Indian Gujarati female population. Parameters obtained in present study vary greatly from previous studies from other populations. The results demonstrated that significant age-related changes occurred in pelvic inlet and outlet parameters.
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