Integrability of Distributions in GCR-lightlike Submanifolds of Indefinite Sasakian Manifolds

Jain, Varun,Kumar, Rakesh,Nagaich, Rakesh Kumar Department of Mathematics 2013 Kyungpook mathematical journal Vol.53 No.2

In this paper, we study GCR-lightlike submanifolds of indefinite Sasakian manifold. We give some necessary and sufficient conditions on integrability of various distributions of GCR-lightlike submanifold of an indefinite Sasakian manifold. We also find the conditions for each leaf of holomorphic distribution and radical distribution is totally geodesic.

Present Status and Future Management Strategies for Sugarcane Yellow Leaf Virus: A Major Constraint to the Global Sugarcane Production

Somnath Kadappa Holkar,Parameswari Balasubramaniam,Atul Kumar,Nithya Kadirvel,Prashant Raghunath Shingote,Manohar Lal Chhabra,Shubham Kumar,Praveen Kumar,Rasappa Viswanathan,Rakesh Kumar Jain,Ashwini 한국식물병리학회 2020 Plant Pathology Journal Vol.36 No.6

Sugarcane yellow leaf virus (SCYLV) is a distinct member of the Polerovirus genus of the Luteoviridae family. SCYLV is the major limitation to sugarcane production worldwide and presently occurring in most of the sugarcane growing countries. SCYLV having high genetic diversity within the species and presently ten genotypes are known to occur based on the complete genome sequence information. SCYLV is present in almost all the states of India where sugarcane is grown. Virion comprises of 180 coat protein units and are 24-29 nm in diameter. The genome of SCYLV is a monopartite and comprised of single-stranded (ss) positive-sense (+) linear RNA of about 6 kb in size. Virus genome consists of six open reading frames (ORFs) that are expressed by sub-genomic RNAs. The SCYLV is phloem-limited and transmitted by sugarcane aphid Melanaphis sacchari in a circulative and non-propagative manner. The other aphid species namely, Ceratovacuna lanigera, Rhopalosiphum rufiabdominalis, and R. maidis also been reported to transmit the virus. The virus is not transmitted mechanically, therefore, its transmission by M. sacchari has been studied in different countries. SCYLV has a limited natural host range and mainly infect sugarcane (Sachharum hybrid), grain sorghum (Sorghum bicolor), and Columbus grass (Sorghum almum). Recent insights in the protein-protein interactions of Polerovirus through protein interaction reporter (PIR) technology enable us to understand viral encoded proteins during virus replication, assembly, plant defence mechanism, short and long-distance travel of the virus. This review presents the recent understandings on virus biology, diagnosis, genetic diversity, virus-vector and host-virus interactions and conventional and next generation management approaches.

Challenges in Microsurgical Free Tissue Transfer for a 1-Year-Old Child

Hardeep Singh,Rakesh Kumar Khazanchi,Sanjay Mahendru,Ankit Jain 대한창상학회 2020 Journal of Wound Management and Research Vol.16 No.2

Challenges faced during complex reconstructions in the pediatric age group are rarely discussed in literature. This study is to share our experience in a 1-year-old patient. The patient had an exposed knee joint following trivial trauma, which was resurfaced with a free latissimus dorsi flap. On the patient’s 5th day in the ward, the flap was discolored and inadequate perfusion was noted. The patient also had loose stools overnight. Before she was re-examined, the dressings were loosened and the patient was kept warm and was started on intravenous fluids. When examined in the operating room, the vascularity of the flap had improved without any intervention. The monitoring skin paddle necrosed while the muscle survived. The patient then underwent skin grafting and had uneventful recovery. The postoperative monitoring in children is critical as they have poor reserves and are prone to complications. We believe pediatric microsurgery should be done in specialized microsurgical centers that also have good intensive care units.

Complete Bony Segment Flap Failure without Skin Paddle Compromise in Fibular Free Flap: A Case Report of a Rare Early Complication

Singh Hardeep,Jain Ankit,Jain Rahul,Mahendru Sanjay,Khazanchi Rakesh Kumar 대한창상학회 2023 Journal of Wound Management and Research Vol.19 No.1

The free fibula flap is sometimes associated with partial flap loss. A 62-year-old man with squamous carcinoma of the lower alveolus underwent anterior arch resection and reconstruction with a fibula osteocutaneous flap containing three bony segments. There were two perforators in the skin flap; the first perforator was proximal to the bony segments and the other perforator was at the level of the middle segment. Atherosclerosis was observed in the anastomotic vessels. During surgery, thrombosis occurred in the arterial anastomosis, but was revised before the operation was over. The patient’s early postoperative course was uneventful. In the second week, purulent discharge was observed from the drains. Flap exploration showed devascularization of bony segments and periosteum, but the skin paddle was viable. The peroneal vessel had thrombosed distal to the takeoff of the proximal perforator and the viable skin paddle perfused by proximal perforators falsely indicated the well-being of underlying bones. The de-vascularized bones and sloughed periosteum were removed at the time of exploration, after which the skin paddle was reoriented for coverage of the defect. The patient completed chemoradiation without any bony reconstruction afterwards. This is the only reported case of early total bony flap portion loss with a viable skin paddle in free fibula flap transfer.

Hatchet Thigh Flap with Hemi-gluteus Flap for Recurrent Ischial Sore Reconstruction

Hardeep Singh,Ankit Jain,Sanjay Mahendru,Rakesh Kumar Khazanchi 대한창상학회 2020 Journal of Wound Management and Research Vol.16 No.3

Background: Ischial pressure sores are the most challenging sores to treat because of associated bursa and high rate of recurrence. Reconstruction flaps originating in the thigh have a disadvantage as movement may increase shear forces, and tension during closure may lead to wound dehiscence. To circumvent these problems, we hereby present a hatchet thigh flap with good mobility, which can be used for recurrent cases as well.Methods: All patients treated at our hospital in the last 5 years for ischial pressure sores were included in the study. The flap is elevated in the subfascial plane from lateral to medial until the medial circumflex artery perforators are revealed. In recurrent cases the lower half of the gluteus maximus muscle is used to fill in the cavity while the flap from the previous surgery is re-advanced.Results: Sixteen patients (11 males and five females) were in the study. The median age of the patient was 54 years (range, 25–82 years). All the flaps survived fully. Two patients had recurrence at three sites, which were successfully reconstructed by advancing the same flap and hemi-gluteus muscle. An average of 6 months follow-up after surgery for recurrence showed stable reconstruction.Conclusion: The hatchet thigh flap is easy to dissect and reliable for ischial pressure sores. It can be used effectively in recurrent cases when combined with hemi-gluteus flaps.

Detection of Solitary Axillary Lymph Node Metastases from Hürthle Cell Carcinoma of the Thyroid on 18F-FDG PET/CT

Meghana Prabhu,Deepali Jain,Siddhartha Datta Gupta,Chandrasekhar Bal,Rakesh Kumar 대한핵의학회 2018 핵의학 분자영상 Vol.52 No.5

Thyroid carcinoma is the most common neoplasm of endocrine malignancies. Differentiated thyroid carcinoma (DTC) constitutes90% of the thyroid carcinomas, rest being medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC), and anaplastic thyroid carcinoma (ATC). Distant metastases occur in up to 10% of patients with DTC. Metastases to axillary lymph nodes (ALN) are very rare. As perliterature, only 25 cases have been reported. We report an unusual case of 47-year-old male with Hürthle cell carcinoma of thethyroid presenting with a solitary axillary lymph node metastasis 17 years after thyroidectomy, along with review of literature.

An observation on the embryonic development in Thrips palmi (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) eggs obtained by an artificial oviposition setup

Jangra Sumit,Dhall Heena,Aggarwal Shilpi,Mandal Bikash,Jain Rakesh Kumar,Ghosh Amalendu 한국응용곤충학회 2020 Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology Vol.23 No.2

Thrips palmi is an important insect pest of vegetables and ornamental crops worldwide. Besides direct damage caused by feeding, it transmits several tospoviruses in a persistent-propagative manner. Eggs of T. palmi are microscopic and embedded within plant tissue by the sharp ovipositor of adult female. In the present study, an artificial oviposition setup has been standardized for T. palmi. Eggs of T. palmi were harvested in sterile water between two thin membranes. The developmental stages of T. palmi embryo were studied starting from oviposition up to hatching by inverted and confocal reflection microscopy. Energids were homogeneously distributed at an early stage of development. The anterior end of the egg curved with a constriction post 38 h. Initiation of tissue organization, mouthparts, appendages, compound eyes were observed at different time points. Appendages were well developed and segmentation was prominent post 70 h. The embryo was completely developed at around 80 h and hatched by 86 h post oviposition at 28 °C temperature. The study first time reports the embryonic development of T. palmi that would be helpful in detailed investigations of thrips developmental biology and evolution.