Chittagong Medical College Hospital

About: Chittagong Medical College Hospital is a healthcare organization based out in Chittagong, Bangladesh. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Population & Malaria. The organization has 676 authors who have published 601 publications receiving 7040 citations.

Estimation of IL-6 in CSF for the diagnosis of bacterial meningitis

Abstract: doi: 10.3329/jcmcta.v18i2.3839 Journal of Chittagong Medical College Teachers' Association 2007: 18(2):53-57

Prevalence of Oedematous Malnutrition in Early Infancy

Abstract: Key words: malnutrition; infancy; skin changes DOI: 10.3329/jcmcta.v21i1.7679 Journal of Chittagong Medical College Teachers' Association 2010: 21(1):50-55

Types and outcomes of spinal cord tumors: A study of 30 cases attending the Department of Neurosurgery in Chittagong Medical College Hospital, Chittagong

Abstract: Key words: extradural; intradural; extramedullary; intramedullary; metastasis doi: 10.3329/jcmcta.v18i2.3824 Journal of Chittagong Medical College Teachers' Association 2007: 18(2):11-15

Gross Morphological Variation of Luminal Diameter of the Trachea in Different Age and Sex Groups of Bangladeshi Cadavers

Abstract: Background : The tracheobronchial tree is a branched distribution system that carries air from the trachea down to the acini which are the gas exchange units of the lung. In the trachea air speed is high and the airway is particularly vulnerable to obstruction by foreign bodies and tumors. The study of the morphological variations of luminal diameter of the trachea is of profound clinical importance as it may help the clinicians for smooth conduction of some maneuvers like endotracheal intubation and bronchoscopic procedure. It also helps the surgeons to deal with resection and reconstruction of the trachea. Objective : The present study was carried out to establish a Bangladeshi standard regarding the luminal diameter of the trachea and to minimize the dependency on foreign standards. Materials and Methods : This cross sectional descriptive study was performed on 70 post mortem human trachea (44 male and 26 female) to find out the difference in luminal diameter of the trachea of Bangledeshi people in relation to age and sex. The specimens were collected from the morgue in the department of Forensic Medicine, Mymensingh Medical College, Mymensingh by purposive sampling technique. All specimens were grouped into three groups according to age ? Group A, B and C. Dissection was performed according to standard autopsy techniques. The trachea was cut horizontally through the upper border of the 5th tracheal ring and the luminal diameter was measured. The average diameter was expressed in centimeter. All data were recorded in the predesigned data sheet and statistical analysis was done using computer based statistical package, SPSS to evaluate the significance of variance between the different findings. Results : In the present study the maximum luminal diameter of the trachea was 1.65 in Group A, 2.05 in Group B and 1.85 cm in Group C. The minimum luminal diameter of the trachea was 0.7 cm in Group A, 0.85 cm in Group B and in Group C 0.85 cm. The mean (±SD) luminal diameter of the trachea was 1.24 ± 0.3, 1.39 ± 0.3 and 1.29 ± 0.23 cm in Group A, B and C respectively. The maximum mean luminal diameter of the trachea was in Group B (1.39 cm) and minimum was in Group A (1.24 cm). The mean difference of luminal diameter of the trachea between groups was statistically non significant at p>0.5 level. The maximum mean (±SD) luminal diameter of the trachea was 1.50 ± 0.3 cm in male in Group B and minimum mean (±SD) luminal diameter of the trachea was 1.17 ± 0.26 cm in female in Group C. The mean luminal diameter of the male trachea was found to be greater than that of the female trachea among the age group. Mean difference between sexes in Group B was statistically highly significant at p<0.001 level but not significant in Group A and C. Conclusions : The study would help to increase the information pool on the luminal diameter of the trachea of Bangladeshi people. J Enam Med Col 2017; 7(3): 146-150

Effect of Cardiopulmonary Bypass on Postoperative Nutrition of Cardiac Surgery Patients

Abstract: Introduction: Nutrition is an important factor for recovery following cardiac surgery. Most patients loose appetite and have reduced nutrition following cardiac surgery. Several factors including pain, anxiety, medications, whole body inflammatory response, Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) have role in postoperative anorexia and reduced nutrition. Objective: Objective of this study is to find out the role of CPB in postoperative anorexia and nutrition. Methodology: This prospective study was conducted at NICVD. 30 randomly selected adult patients who had undergone open heart surgical procedures were compared to same number of closed heart surgery patients. The daily food intake was calculated from the ICU data-sheets and calorie value obtained. The values were compared between the open and closed heart surgery patients. Results: It was noted that the open heart surgery patients took significantly less amount of food and calorie compared to the closed heart surgery patients. Conclusion: Open heart surgery is a situation where post operative nutrition plays a very significant role in patient's recovery. But unfortunately there is a tendency of the patient's taking low calorie intake for various reasons. This may have a critical role postoperatively. So adequate measures should be adopted to ensure proper postoperative nutrition following open heart surgery. DOI: 10.3329/bmj.v38i2.3574 Bangladesh Medical Journal 38(2) 2009 53-55