Gupta M

INTRODUCTION: Recent research has linked chronic pain with an increased risk of clinical dementia diagnosis. Yet structural and functional brain changes associated with chronic pain and their potential role in accelerating brain ageing have…

BACKGROUND: Gynecological pelvic masses comprise a wide spectrum of benign and malignant conditions. Accurate preoperative characterization is crucial for optimal management. Although ultrasonography is the initial imaging modality, magneti…

Internal hernias are a rare cause of small bowel obstruction. Broad ligament hernias are particularly rare and often present with nonspecific symptoms and subtle imaging findings, complicating diagnosis. Herein, the case of a 34-year-old fe…

Intestinal obstruction (IO) during pregnancy is a rare occurrence. Although uncommon, IO in pregnancy carries a significant risk of maternal and fetal mortality. Diagnosing IO can be challenging, as abdominal pain and vomiting in pregnant p…

Background and objective Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is a prevalent condition affecting women of various age groups, significantly impacting their quality of life. To address this multifaceted issue, a comprehensive approach that goes…

Caesarean scar endometriosis (CSE) is a rare type of abdominal wall endometriosis and is frequently missed on initial presentation. A case of CSE diagnosed and treated by surgical excision is presented. Although rare, CSE should be consider…

BACKGROUND: Genital tuberculosis is one of the leading causes of female infertility. Paucibacillary nature of the disease in the female genital system often makes its diagnosis difficult. No single test has been able to accurately diagnose …

OBJECTIVE: To study donor and recipient factors affecting cumulative live birth rate (CLBR) in oocyte donor IVF (OD- IVF) cycles. METHODS: The present retrospective study was conducted at the ART center of a tertiary care referral hospital…

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: In India, the uterine fibroid is a common indication of hysterectomy. An effective option for medical treatment may decrease the morbidity associated with hysterectomy. We aimed to evaluate the effect of mifeprist…

INTRODUCTION: The sacroiliac joint (SIJ) has been estimated to contribute to pain in as much as 38% of cases of lower back pain. There are no clear diagnostic or treatment pathways. This article seeks to establish a clearer pathway and algo…

INTRODUCTION: Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) and carbohydrate antigen 19-9 (CA19-9) have been reported in previous studies to assess the prognosis of gall bladder cancer (GBC) individually and in combination. However, the evidence of utilit…

Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) has prominent extracellular matrix (ECM) that compromises treatments yet cannot be nonselectively disrupted without adverse consequences. ECM of PDAC, despite the recognition of its importance, has no…

Background: One model of ovarian cancer development model divides tumors into two types. Type I tumors are characterized by KRAS and BRAF mutations, which can activate mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK). Type II tumors are characterize…

BACKGROUND: Many women who experience endometriosis and endometriomas also encounter problems with fertility. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of surgical excision of endometriosis and endometriomas compared…

CONTEXT: Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) is a common condition of women of the reproductive age group. It has a negative impact on a woman's personal health and quality of life (QOL). Practicing yoga has shown numerous benefits in various chronic…

OBJECTIVE: We assessed the association between reproductive and hormonal factors and ovarian cancer incidence characterized by estrogen receptor-α (ERα) and progesterone receptor (PR) status. METHODS: Tissue microarrays were used to assess…

Inflammatory cytokines, like tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) and interleukin-6 (IL-6), are elevated in ovarian cancer. Differences in cytokine expression by histologic subytpe or ovarian cancer risk factors can provide useful insight in…

Intractable cancer pain not amenable to standard oral or parenteral analgesics is a horrifying truth in 10-15% of patients. Interventional pain management techniques are an indispensable arsenal in pain physician's armamentarium for severe,…

OBJECTIVE: To present the largest experience on the ureteroscopic management of ureteral obstruction secondary to intraluminal endometrial implantation. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We retrospectively evaluated patients who underwent ureteroscop…

Cesarean scar pregnancies (CSPs) are a relatively rare form of ectopic pregnancy in which the embryo is implanted within the fibrous scar of a previous cesarean section. A greater number of cases of CSPs are currently being reported as the …

Objectives To compare LAVH with TAH in terms of indications, operable uterine size, operative time, intraoperative blood loss, complications, postoperative pain and hospital stay, convalescence and average total cost; also to evaluate LAVH …

A randomised study of 100 cases undergoing hysterectomy in the age group of 20-70 years was carried out and clinicopathological correlation was done. Maximum number of women who underwent hysterectomy were in the age group of 31-50 years. A…

OBJECTIVE: To review the prevalence of various conditions associated with serum CA-125 values > 65 U/mL, to calculate the odds ratios of different ranges of high CA-125 in predicting cancer and to study the effect of menopause and the prese…