BACKGROUNDTo evaluate and asses the role of CT in localising the injury to the particular intracranial compartment in patients with craniocerebral trauma. To evaluate the value of early CT imaging, which helps in patient prognosis. To correlate CT findings with Glasgow coma scale and clinical findings there by guide the neurosurgeon for the surgical planning. over a period of two years. The study includes evaluation of 300 cases of craniocerebral trauma. All age groups were included. RESULTSA higher incidence noted in males and age group of 20-29 years and moderate Glasgow coma scale in majority of cases. Most common presenting symptom being loss of consciousness followed by vomiting. The commonest finding on CT being subdural haematoma followed by intraparenchymal haematoma. Skull fractures noted in 74% of cases. All the patients with moderate Glasgow coma scale showed intracranial bleeds. Out of 300 patients, normal CT findings in 159 patients that is 53% and abnormal CT findings in 141 patients that is 47%. CONCLUSIONIncidence of road traffic accidents was more in male population with peak age incidence in between 20-30 years. Subdural haematoma was most common form of intracerebral bleed. Glasgow coma scale combined with relevant presenting complaints can be used as an indication for CT scan in order to avoid unnecessary CT scans.
BACKGROUNDAny deviation from the normal during morphogenesis constitutes an anomaly. [1] Congenital anomaly or malformation is an abnormality of structure, function or body metabolism which is present at birth and results in physical or mental disability. It is an important cause of perinatal mortality and morbidity.The aim of the study is to determine the prevalence of congenital anomalies, types of anomalies and associated risk factors if any. MATERIALS AND METHODSThis was a hospital-based cross-sectional study over a period of one year in the Department of Radiodiagnosis, Rangaraya Medical College, Kakinada, AP. All congenital anomaly cases detected antenatally were included in the study. Cases were analysed to find out the prevalence, types of anomalies and its relation with risk factors including maternal age. RESULTSIncidence of foetal congenital anomalies were 0.7%. Out of 96 cases of congenital anomaly cases detected Central Nervous System (CNS) deformity was the commonest defect observed in 41 cases (42.7%), out of which maximum cases (32) had neural tube defect. Anomalies were found more in younger age group, in primi gravidae and in women with anaemia and in low socioeconomic group. Various risk factors were associated in 16 number of cases out of 96. CONCLUSIONIncidence of congenital anomalies were 0.7% and Neural Tube Defect (NTD) was the most common anomaly observed in our study. The risk factors are history of consanguinity (10.4%), previous history of abortions (3.13%) and family history of diabetes mellitus (2.08%). Routine anomaly scan is an important measure for early detection of malformations, primary prevention of disability and reducing perinatal mortality and morbidity.
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