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B D Sharma

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Results of immediate reconstruction following surgery for advanced cases of cancer of the cheek, jaw and lip.

Results of immediate reconstruction of the defects resulting from excision of cancer of the cheek, lower jaw, upper jaw and lip in 13 patients using temporal island, deltopectoral and cervicoacromial flaps have been described. The surgical techniques have been outlined. Previous radiotherapy is not a contraindication for primary excisional and reconstructive procedures although the incidence of postoperative gangrene of the flap was greater in these cases.

Adult

Amebic necrosis of bowel.

Ten cases of amebic necrosis of bowel have been presented. The pathology of amebic bowel necrosis has been discussed in detail, and diagnostic criteria have been mentioned. The treatment of choice in these cases is wide excisional surgery.

Adult

Thyroid lymphography.

We have presented the lymphographic findings in 13 patients with thyroid enlargement due to various disorders and discussed the diagnostic accuracy of this procedure. It is possible to diagnose uncommon thyroid diseases such as Hashimoto's disease and retrosternal goiter by thyroid lymphography. We recommend more regular use of this useful diagnostic aid.

Goiter, Nodular