from the midline extending 5 cm above and below the ABSTRACT Umbilical hernia is one of the commonest ventral hernias constituting ten percent of all hernias. It affects obese individuals and has a high recurrence rate if repaired by suture techniques. Incarceration of the colon in an umbilical hernia is quite rare. A case of colonic incarceration in an umbilical hernia is presented to highlight the diagnostic and technical challenges in managing such a hernia. Contrast enhanced computerized tomography is essential to ascertain the contents. Open surgery is the main stay of treatment especially in such rare cases. A combined tissue and mesh repair provides excellent results.
Background: Breast cancer is currently one of the leading causes of cancer related deaths in India. Early detection of breast cancer can improve the survival rates. The aim of this study was to assess the breast cancer awareness among undergraduate medical students in a tertiary healthcare centre in Mangalore, India. This was an observational study conducted among 95 medical students from first to final year in a tertiary healthcare centre.Methods: Data was collected using a standard self-administered questionnaire. Participants were given printed copies of the questionnaire and were given time to fill their responses in a confidential setting. Participants were then asked to return these questionnaires anonymously. Statistical analysis used- Frequency distribution statistics.Results: All the participants had good knowledge about breast cancer and 78.94 % had good overall awareness about Breast self-examination (BSE). 88.42 % of the participants believed that breast cancer is curable. 75.78 % of the participants knew the technique of performing BSE and around 98.93% agreed that BSE is important. Almost all the participants (98.94%) stated that Breast self-examination, Clinical breast examination and Mammogram can detect breast cancer.Conclusions: To improve the breast cancer awareness in the community, more effective health education programmes will be required to enlighten healthcare professionals as well as the general public regarding the risk factors, early detection and management of breast cancer.
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