Research Publications
of Poona Hospital
and Research Centre

1) Dr. Hareesh Sundar, Dr. Mahazoom M V, Dr. Ajit Gaikwad, Dr. Deepak Phalgune. Successful Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation in a High-Risk Elderly Patient with Intraoperative Ventricular Tachycardia - A Case Report. Accepted for publication in the Annals of Cardiac Anaesthesia

2) Dr. Sayali Tulpule, Dr. Vinit Shah, Dr.Chaitanya Ganpule, Dr. Anuprita Burande, Dr. Deepak Phalgune. Autoimmune Hepatitis and Pregnancy: A Case Report. Accepted for publication in the Journal of Association of Physicians of India (JAPI)

3) Dr. Sushmitha K, Dr. Shripad Mahadik, Dr. Deepak Phalgune, Dr. Sandeep Mutha, Dr. Sudhir Patil. Comparison of the efficacy of intravenous and regional dexamethasone in brachial plexus nerve block. International Journal of Regional Anaesthesia. 2024;5(2):4–9.

4) Dr. Likhit Bulley, Dr. Ajit Tambolkar, Dr. Deepak Phalgune, Dr. Vihita Kulkarni, Dr. Arun Bahulikar. Correlation of serum cortisol levels with the severity of acute ischemic stroke. IP Indian Journal of Neurosciences. 2025;11(2):87–93.

5) Dr. Dhiraj Tambade, Dr. Sandeep Mutha, Dr. Deepak Phalgune, Dr. Ganesh Ghongate. Postoperative pain relief after Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: A comparison between Intraperitoneal Instillation of Ropivacaine and Bupivacaine. International Journal of Advances in Medicine. 2025;12(4):376–381.

6) Dr. Manas Manohar, Dr. Mahazoom M V, Dr. Deepak Phalgune. Ultrasound-Guided Obturator Nerve Block in a Patient with Complex Comorbidities. Journal of Indian College of Anaesthesiologists. 2025;4:45–46.

7) Dr. Sagar Vekariya, Dr. Arun Bahulikar, Dr. Deepak Phalgune, Dr. Nandkumar Beke. Neutrophil to Lymphocyte Ratio and Red Blood Cell Distribution Width as Predictors of Microalbuminuria in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences. 2025;13(5):2030–2035.

8) Dr. Kartik Natrajan, Dr. Arun Bahulikar, Dr. Deepak Phalgune. Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia: A Prospective Observational Study. Journal of Association of Physicians of India (JAPI). 2025;73(5):21–24.

9) Dr. Sachin Parhad, Dr. Arun Bahulikar, Dr. Deepak Phalgune, Dr. Ajit Tambolkar, Dr. Divya Patel. An Association of Plasma Cyclophilin A with Severity of Coronary Artery Disease. International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences. 2025;13(5):1951–1957.

10) Dr. Mahesh Thombare, Dr. Ambrish Shahade, Dr. Deepak Phalgune, Dr. Arati Shahade. A Rare Adenocarcinoma of Caecum and Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of Appendix: A Case Report. Indian Journal of Colorectal Surgery. 2024;7:13–15.

11) Dr. Abdeali Ginwala, Dr. Sanjay Pujari, Dr. Deepak Phalgune, Dr. Vihita Kulkarni, Dr. Arun Bahulikar. Validity of Blood Urea Nitrogen to Serum Albumin Ratio as an Independent Biomarker to Predict Severity and Mortality of Community-Acquired Pneumonia. Indian Journal of Critical Care Medicine. 2025;29(4):333–337.

12) Dr. Arun Bahulikar, Dr. Siddharth Damle, Dr. Sushil Patkar, Dr. Deepak Phalgune. Spontaneous Cervical Epidural Hematoma: A Case Report. Journal of Association of Physicians of India. 2025;73(1):63–65.

13) Dr. Shripad Mahadik, Dr. Sandeep Mutha, Dr. Mahazoom M V, Dr. Deepak Phalgune. Malignant Hyperthermia: A Rare and Dreaded Complication of General Anaesthesia. Journal of Indian College of Anaesthesiologists. 2024;3:90–92.

14) Dr. Sandeep Mutha, Dr. Sushmitha K, Dr. Rajan Kothari, Dr. Deepak Phalgune. Brachial Plexus Block in Lateral Position for Fracture Shaft Humerus in Severe Thoracic Kyphoscoliosis. International Journal of Regional Anaesthesia. 2023;4(2):18–20.

15) Dr. Sandeep Mutha, Dr. Mahazoom M V, Dr. Manas Manohar, Dr. Deepak Phalgune. Headache Due to Spontaneous Intracranial Hypotension Treated with Cervical Epidural Blood Patch: A Case Report. Indian Journal of Pain. 2024;38(Suppl):S48–S50.

16) Dr. Sandeep Mutha, Dr. Manas Manohar, Dr. Sushmitha K, Dr. Deepak Phalgune. T2–T3 Sympathetic Neurolysis: A Limb-Saving Procedure. Journal of Indian College of Anaesthesiologists. 2024;3:23–25.

17) Dr. Omkar Jarande, Dr. Ramesh Dumbre, Dr. Arun Fernandes, Dr. Deepak Phalgune. Efficacy of Topical Oxygen Therapy as an Adjuvant to Conventional Dressing in Wound Healing: A Randomized Controlled Study. Kerala Surgical Journal. 2023;29:11–17.

18) Dr. Rashesh Sojitra, Dr. Charushila Patkar, Dr. Shripad Mahadik, Dr. Deepak Phalgune. An Association Between Gastric Contents and Gastric Volume with Gender and Comorbidities: An Observational Study. The Indian Anaesthetists’ Forum. 2023;24:130–135.

19) Dr. Sandeep Mutha, Dr. Shrirang Pandit, Dr. Sushmitha K, Dr. Deepak Phalgune. Anticipated Difficult Airway Management in a Case of Hemifacial Microsomia. International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences. 2023;11(12):4569–4572.

20) Dr. Shripad Mahadik, Dr. Sushmitha K, Dr. Deepak Phalgune. Combined Thoracic Epidural Anaesthesia and Interscalene Brachial Plexus Block for Modified Radical Mastectomy in a High-Risk Patient. Indian Journal of Clinical Anaesthesia. 2023;10(4):390–393.

21) Dr. Nirajkumar Soni, Dr. Vrushali Khadke, Dr. Vihita Kulkarni, Dr. Arun Bahulikar, Dr. Deepak Phalgune. Microbial, Cytological and Histopathological Analysis of Bronchoalveolar Lavage and Transbronchial Lung Biopsy in Diagnosis of Community-Acquired Pneumonia: A Prospective Study. Indian Journal of Chest Diseases and Allied Sciences. 2023;65(2):69–73.

22) Dr. Ambrish Shahade, Dr. Arun Fernandes, Dr. Arati Shahade, Dr. Deepak Phalgune. Amyand’s Hernia: An Unusual Presentation of Mucocele of Appendix Within Inguinal Hernia. International Surgery Journal. 2023;10:1701–1703.

23) Dr. Mahesh Kharade, Dr. Sunil Sathe, Dr. Deepak Phalgune, Dr. Hasmukh Gujar, Dr. Ajit Mullasari. Correlation of ECG Changes with Epicardial and Myocardial Perfusion in ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction. Journal of Indian College of Cardiology. 2023;13:107–112.

24) Dr. Suhas Hardas, Dr. Shripal Bhivaskar, Dr. Hasmukh Gujar, Dr. Deepak Phalgune. Correlation of Left Ventricular Global Longitudinal Strain and Angiographically Derived SYNTAX Score in Patients of Stable Angina Pectoris. Journal of Indian College of Cardiology. 2023;13:98–102.

25) Dr. Shripad Mahadik, Dr. Sushmitha K, Dr. Deepak Phalgune. Combined Spinal–Epidural Anaesthesia in a High-Risk Abdominoplasty: A Case Report. Southeast Asian Journal of Case Report and Review. 2023;10(3):1–4.

26) Dr. Amogh Pathak, Dr. Bharat Dikshit, Dr. Saurabh Mohite, Dr. Deepak Phalgune. Comparative Study of Open Lateral Internal Sphincterotomy versus Closed Lateral Internal Sphincterotomy in Fissure in Ano. Indian Journal of Colo-Rectal Surgery. 2022;5:41–46.

27) Dr. Sanketkumar Balar, Dr. Nandkumar Beke, Dr. Dattatray Patki, Dr. Arun Bahulikar, Dr. Deepak Phalgune. The Correlation of Urine Protein–Osmolality and Protein–Creatinine Ratio as Predictor of 24-Hour Urinary Protein Excretion. Journal of Association of Physicians of India (JAPI). 2023;71(5):39–42.

28) Dr. Siddharth Damle, Dr. Arun Bahulikar, Dr. Divya Patel, Dr. Ajit Tambolkar, Dr. Deepak Phalgune. Association Between Plasma Adiponectin Levels and Severity of Acute Ischemic Stroke. IP Indian Journal of Neurosciences. 2023;9(1):45–51.

29) Dr. Darshakkumar Vaishnav, Dr. Bharat Dikshit, Dr. Deepak Phalgune, Dr. Saurabh Mohite. Association Between Haemorrhoidal Disease and Chronic Venous Insufficiency. Indian Journal of Surgery. 2023;85(6):1390–1395.

30) Dr. Lilly Cherian, Dr. Janhavi Thatte, Dr. Shripad Mahadik, Dr. Deepak Phalgune. Comparative Evaluation of the Clinical Performance of Supraglottic Airways—Supreme Laryngeal Mask Airway, I-gel and Baska Mask. Indian Journal of Clinical Anaesthesia. 2023;10(1):47–52.

31) Dr. Varsha Varghese, Dr. Shashank Shah, Dr. Prafulla Pradhan, Dr. Deepak Phalgune. Evaluation of the Chemical, Cytological and Bacteriological Composition of Surgical Smoke and Evaluation of Purification of Smoke by UV Light and Various Filters in Laparoscopic Surgeries. International Surgery Journal. 2023;10(3):419–425.

32) Dr. Divya Kirti, Dr. Dinesh Jain, Dr. Kedar Patil, Dr. Deepak Phalgune. Comparison Between Direct Trocar versus Veress Needle for Laparoscopic Access: A Randomized Controlled Study. International Surgery Journal. 2023;10(1):60–65.

33) Dr. Mainuddin Khan, Dr. Arun Bahulikar, Dr. Ajit Tambolkar, Dr. Divya Patel, Dr. Deepak Phalgune. Correlation of ST2 with hsCRP and NT-proBNP in Myocardial Infarction. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research (JCDR). 2022;16(9):OC30–OC33.

34) Dr. Nipun Yallawar, Dr. Janhavi Thatte, Dr. Shripad Mahadik, Dr. Deepak Phalgune. Comparison of Videolaryngoscopy and Direct Laryngoscopy for Tracheal Intubation in Paediatric Patients. Indian Journal of Clinical Anaesthesia. 2022;9(3):330–335.

35) Dr. Mahender Kumar Medisetty, Dr. Kiran Runwal, Dr. Deepak Phalgune. Relation Between Serum Ferritin Level and the Risk of Acute Myocardial Infarction. Journal of the Association of Physicians of India. 2022;70(8):19–22.

36) Dr. Tarun Betha, Dr. Ajit Tambolkar, Dr. Vihita Kulkarni, Dr. Arun Bahulikar, Dr. Deepak Phalgune. Evaluation of Biochemical Markers of Hemophagocytotic Lymphohistocytosis with Severity and Outcome of Dengue Fever. Acta Scientific Medical Sciences. 2022;6(5):120–126.

37) Dr. Jivabhai Solanki, Dr. Kiran Runwal, Dr. Nandkumar Beke, Dr. Arun Bahulikar, Dr. Deepak Phalgune. Serum Magnesium Levels in Critically Ill Patients on Admission in ICU and Its Correlation with Outcome. Journal of the Association of Physicians of India. 2022;70:35–39.

38) Dr. Ganesh Ghongate, Dr. Naveen Gavel, Dr. Rajendra Gosavi, Dr. Deepak Phalgune. The Efficacy of Propofol and Etomidate for Sedation in Endoscopic Bronchial Ultrasound: A Randomized Controlled Study. Indian Journal of Clinical Anaesthesia. 2022;9(2):263–268.

39) Dr. Piyush Gugale, Dr. Vihita Kulkarni, Dr. Arun Bahulikar, Dr. Deepak Phalgune. Study of Cardiac Function in Adults with Dengue. International Journal of Advances in Medicine. 2022;9(4):463–467.

40) Dr. Vivek Agrawal, Dr. Suhas Hardas, Dr. Hasmukh Gujar, Dr. Deepak Phalgune. Correlation of Serum ST2 Levels with Severity of Diastolic Dysfunction on Echocardiography and Findings on Cardiac MRI in Patients with Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction. Indian Heart Journal. Published online, 2022.

41) Dr. Munira A. Dilawer, Dr. Sandeep Mutha, Dr. Ajit Gaikwad, Dr. Deepak Phalgune. A Randomized Controlled Study to Compare the Efficacy of Lozenges vs Warm Saline Gargles vs Control in the Treatment of Postoperative Sore Throat After Endotracheal Intubation. Indian Journal of Clinical Anaesthesia. 2022;9(1):81–88.

42) Dr. Punitkumar Patel, Dr. Arun Bahulikar, Dr. Nandkumar Beke, Dr. Divya Patel, Dr. Deepak Phalgune. Sensitivity and Specificity of Urine Trypsinogen-2 Dip Test in Acute Upper Abdominal Pain for the Diagnosis of Acute Pancreatitis. Acta Scientific Gastrointestinal Disorders. 2021;5(1):31–35.

43) Dr. Azeem Nasarudeen, Dr. Dinesh Jain, Dr. Kedar Patil, Dr. Deepak Phalgune. Diagnostic and Prognostic Role of Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy in Cholelithiasis Patients with Upper Gastrointestinal Symptoms. Saudi Surgical Journal. 2020;8(4):185–191.

44) Dr. Reetesh Sharma, Dr. Ramesh Dumbre, Dr. Arun Fernandes, Dr. Deepak Phalgune. Utility of Pre-operative Abdominal Ultrasound to Predict Conversion to Open Cholecystectomy. International Surgery Journal. 2021;8(10):3007–3012.

45) Dr. Avadhesh Kumar Sharma, Dr. Nandakumar Beke, Dr. Datta Patki, Dr. Arun Bahulikar, Dr. Deepak Phalgune. Role of Arterial Serum Lactate as a Predictor of Undifferentiated Shock on Admission and Its Outcome. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research (JCDR). 2021;15(9):OC13–OC16.

46) Dr. Bhagyashri Tappe, Dr. Charushila Patkar, Dr. Sucheta Lokare, Dr. Deepak Phalgune. A Randomized Controlled Study on Efficacy and Safety of Air versus Alkalinized 2% Lignocaine for Inflating Endotracheal Tube. Indian Journal of Clinical Anaesthesia. 2021;8(3):381–386.

47) Dr. Rajendra Gosavi, Dr. Khan Afreen Rais Alam, Dr. Ganesh Ghongate, Dr. Deepak Phalgune. A Comparative Study to Assess the Effect of Oral Gabapentin vs Oral Clonidine in Attenuating Haemodynamic Response of Patients Undergoing Laryngoscopy and Tracheal Intubation. Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences (AJPHS). 2021;11(2):2449–2456.

48) Dr. Piyush Bamnodkar, Dr. Ramesh Dumbre, Dr. Arun Fernandes, Dr. Deepak Phalgune. Prophylactic Ilio-inguinal Neurectomy in Open Inguinal Hernia Repair: A Randomized Controlled Study. Saudi Surgical Journal. 2020;8:125–130.

49) Dr. Tushar Morey, Dr. Deepak Phalgune, Dr. Shashank Shah. A Randomised Trial of Low-Pressure (8–10 mm Hg) vs Standard Pressure (13–15 mm Hg) Pneumoperitoneum in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy. Indian Journal of Surgery. Published online 13 April 2021.

50) Dr. Suhas Hardas, Dr. Pritam Titar, Dr. Ishwar Zanwar, Dr. Deepak Phalgune. Correlation Between Echocardiographic Calcium Score and Coronary Artery Lesion Severity on Invasive Coronary Angiography. Indian Heart Journal. 2021;73:307–312.

51) Dr. Darshit Pansuriya, Dr. Vrushali Khadke, Dr. Arun Bahulikar, Dr. Deepak Phalgune. Correlation Between Troponin I, N-terminal pro–B-type Natriuretic Peptide and Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction in Acute Coronary Syndrome Patients with Mortality. Heart India. 2021;9:18–23.

52) Dr. Vinayak Mahajan, Dr. Bharat Dikshit, Dr. Deepak Phalgune, Dr. Saurabh Mohite. Surgical Site Infections in HIV-Positive Patients and Their Correlation with CD4 Count. International Surgery Journal. 2021;8(4):1239–1242.

53) Dr. Dushyant Sankalia, Dr. Sudhir Kothari, Dr. Deepak Phalgune. Diagnosing Stroke in Acute Vertigo: Sensitivity and Specificity of HINTS Battery in Indian Population. Neurology India. 2021;69:97–101.

54) Dr. Bhushan Bari, Dr. Deepak Phalgune, Dr. Suhas Hardas. Efficacy of Percutaneous Renal Revascularization in Resistant Hypertension Patients. Journal of Indian College of Cardiology. 2020;10:181–186.

55) Dr. Kshitij Kirane, Dr. Deepak Phalgune, Dr. Shashank Shah. Volume of Resected Stomach After Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy and Its Correlation with Initial BMI and Weight Loss. Saudi Surgical Journal. 2021;8:39–41.

56) Dr. Arun Bahulikar, Dr. Sunil Patel, Dr. Deepak Phalgune. N-terminal Pro-brain Natriuretic Peptide Levels in Patients Presenting with Acute Breathlessness in Emergency Department. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research (JCDR). 2020;14(12):OC10–OC13.

57) Dr. Ketan Chadoliya, Dr. Arun Bahulikar, Dr. Vrushali Khadke, Dr. Deepak Phalgune. Correlation of Plasma Fibrinogen and Mean Platelet Volume in Patients of Sepsis with Severity of Sepsis and Outcome. International Journal of Advances in Medicine. 2020;7(12):1830–1835.

58) Dr. Siddhita Deorukhakar, Dr. Rajendra Gosavi, Dr. Deepak Phalgune, Dr. Shripad Mahadik. Randomized Controlled Study of Fentanyl vs Buprenorphine as Adjuvants in Subarachnoid Block with 2-Chloroprocaine in Anorectal Surgery. Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences (AJPHS). 2020;10(3):2348–2354.

59) Dr. Nandini Chouhan, Dr. Janhavi Thatte, Dr. Deepak Phalgune, Dr. Charushila Patkar. Comparison of Intranasal Midazolam versus Intranasal Ketamine for Pre-operative Anaesthetic Sedation in Paediatric Patients. The Indian Anaesthetists’ Forum. 2020;21:104–108.

60) Dr. Sagar Divekar, Dr. Vikrant Khese, Dr. Madhusudan Asawa, Dr. Deepak Phalgune, Dr. Chandrakant Chavan. Atrioventricular Plane Displacement on Echocardiography in Patients with Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction: An Observational Study. Journal of the Indian Academy of Echocardiography & Cardiovascular Imaging. 2020;4:149–153.

61) Dr. Sandeep Mutha, Dr. Shripad Mahadik, Dr. Munira Dilawer, Dr. Deepak Phalgune. Steep Trendelenburg Position in Laparoscopic Prostatectomy: A Harbinger of Delayed Recovery from Anaesthesia. Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences (AJPHS). 2020;10(2):2273–2274.

62) Dr. Sumeet Patil, Dr. Sucheta Lokare, Dr. Rajendra Gosavi, Dr. Deepak Phalgune. Randomized Controlled Study Between Ultrasound versus Peripheral Nerve Stimulator for Supraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block. Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences (AJPHS). 2019;9(4):2164–2169.

63) Dr. Ajitkumar Jadhav, Dr. Deepak Phalgune, Dr. Suhas Hardas. Utility of Fractional Flow Reserve in Moderate In-stent Restenosis and Jailed Side Branches and Comparison of Fractional Flow Reserve with SPECT-MPI in Native Coronary Artery Stenosis. Heart India. 2020;8:21–25.

64) Dr. Snehal Daga, Dr. Vrushali Khadke, Dr. Deepak Phalgune, Dr. Abbas Chopadawala. Evaluation of Severity of COPD Using BODE Index and GOLD Classification and Its Correlation with Physical Quality of Life Measured by SGRQ Score. International Journal of Advances in Medicine. 2020;7(4):608–615.

65) Dr. Atiyah Misbah M. Ehtesham, Dr. Charushila Patkar, Dr. Deepak Phalgune. Study Between Ultrasound-Guided Technique and Conventional Landmark Technique for Internal Jugular Vein Cannulation: A Randomised Controlled Trial. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research (JCDR). 2020;14(3):UC09–UC12.

66) Dr. Apurva Jumle, Dr. Vaibhav Mahajan, Dr. Deepak Phalgune, Dr. Ganesh Ghongate, Dr. Nachiket Dubale. Efficacy of Dexmedetomidine and Propofol for Sedation in Endoscopic Ultrasonography: A Comparative Study. The Indian Anaesthetists’ Forum. 2020;21:38–43.

67) Dr. Dinesh Kshirsagar, Dr. Nandkumar Beke, Dr. Vrushali Khadke, Dr. Deepak Phalgune. Pulmonary Function Tests in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery and Its Correlation with Outcome. Journal of the Association of Physicians of India (JAPI). Year not specified.

68) Dr. Tappa Mahammad Mustaqrasool, Dr. Bharat Dikshit, Dr. Deepak Phalgune. Comparison of Efficacy of Large Tissue Bites versus Small Tissue Bites for Midline Abdominal Wound Closure. International Surgery Journal. 2020;7(2):455–458.

69) Dr. Abhishek Badawe, Dr. Janhavi Thatte, Dr. Prashant Bhalekar, Dr. Deepak Phalgune. Magnesium Sulfate vs Clonidine as an Adjunct to Epidural Bupivacaine: A Randomized Controlled Study. Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences (AJPHS). 2019;9(2):2078–2083.

70) Dr. Qaidzohar Kanchwala, Dr. Dinesh Jain, Dr. Deepak Phalgune. Recurrence Rates and Faecal Incontinence After Fistulotomy or Fistulectomy. Indian Journal of Colo-Rectal Surgery. 2018;1:43–47.

71) Dr. K. S. V. N. Surya Prakash, Dr. Ramesh Dumbre, Dr. Deepak Phalgune. A Comparative Prospective Study of Laparoscopic and Open Mesh Repair for Ventral Hernia. Indian Journal of Surgery. Published online, 2019.

72) Dr. Raviraj Gawali, Dr. Arun Bahulikar, Dr. Deepak Phalgune, Dr. Ajit Tambolkar. Association Between Serum Leptin Levels in Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research (JCDR). 2019;13(10):OC17–OC19.

73) Dr. Yash Thakkar, Dr. Ramesh Dumbre, Dr. Arun Fernandes, Dr. Deepak Phalgune. To Compare Cosmetic Outcome Using Cutting Diathermy Against Scalpel for Incising Skin During Elective Abdominal Surgery: A Randomised Controlled Trial. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research (JCDR). 2019;13(10):PC05–PC08.

74) Dr. Prakash Kumar, Dr. Ashok Desai, Dr. Harshal Patkar, Dr. Deepak Phalgune. Functional Outcome of Distal Radius Fractures Treated with Fixation by Percutaneous Cannulated Screw. International Journal of Research in Orthopaedics. 2019;5(5):904–910.

75) Dr. Ravindra Kute, Dr. Rajendra Gosavi, Dr. Prashant Bhalekar, Dr. Deepak Phalgune. Predictability of Airway Evaluation Indices in Diabetic and Non-diabetic Patients Requiring General Anaesthesia with Endotracheal Intubation. The Indian Anaesthetists’ Forum. 2019;20(2):70–75.

76) Dr. Dhanish Parekh, Dr. Dinesh Jain, Dr. Saurabh Mohite, Dr. Deepak Phalgune. Comparison of Outer Diameter of Appendix, C-Reactive Protein, and Serum Bilirubin Levels in Complicated vs Uncomplicated Appendicitis. Indian Journal of Surgery. Published online, 2019.

77) Dr. Vaijwade Govind, Dr. Sudhir Kothari, Dr. P. K. Sharma, Dr. Deepak Phalgune. Prevalence of Anxiety and Depression in Migraine or Tension-Type Headache in Patients With or Without Vertigo. IP Indian Journal of Neurosciences. 2019;5(2):59–63.

78) Dr. Yash Thakkar, Dr. Arun Fernandes, Dr. Saurabh Mohite, Dr. Deepak Phalgune. Spontaneous Combustible Pneumoperitoneum. International Surgery Journal. 2019;6(6):2216–2218.

79) Dr. Sujata Shelke, Dr. Sandeep Mutha, Dr. Deepak Phalgune. Sacral Plexus Block for Post-operative Pain Relief in Below Knee Orthopaedic Surgeries. Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences (AJPHS). 2018;8(4):1977–1980.

80) Dr. Anup Purandare, Dr. Deepak Phalgune, Dr. Shashank Shah. Variability of Length of Small Intestine in Indian Population and Its Correlation with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Obesity. Obesity Surgery. 2019;29:3149–3153.

81) Dr. Moiz Topiwala, Dr. Arun Bahulikar, Dr. Nandkumar Beke, Dr. Vrushali Khadke, Dr. Deepak Phalgune. Association Between Glycemic Control and Serum Fibrinogen Levels in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients. International Journal of Advances in Medicine. 2019;6(2):469–474.

82) Dr. Sambhaji Raut, Dr. Chandrakant Chavan, Dr. Deepak Phalgune. Assessment of Left Ventricular Mechanical Dyssynchrony in LBBB Patients With and Without Heart Failure by Tissue Doppler Imaging. Journal of the Indian Academy of Echocardiography & Cardiovascular Imaging. 2019;3(1):1–6.

83) Dr. Mayur Gharat, Dr. Bharat Dikshit, Dr. Sanjay Pujari, Dr. Deepak Phalgune. Biopsy of Sonologically Detected Peripheral Lymph Nodes: Diagnostic Value in HIV-Positive Patients. International Surgery Journal. 2019;6(3):909–915.

84) Dr. Abhyudaysingh Rana, Dr. Kiran Runwal, Dr. Arti Shahade, Dr. Deepak Phalgune. Association Between Glycemic Control and Serum Lipid Profile in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients. International Journal of Current Medical and Pharmaceutical Research. 2018;4(10):3800–3804.

85) Dr. Prashant Bhalekar, Dr. Rajendra Gosavi, Dr. Sandeep Mutha, Dr. Vaibhav Mahajan, Dr. Deepak Phalgune. Efficacy of Ultrasound-Guided Subcostal Transversus Abdominis Plane Block for Analgesia After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy. The Indian Anaesthetists’ Forum. 2018;19(2):73–77.

86) Saurabh Sancheti, Prasad Shah, Dr. Deepak Phalgune. Correlation of Endothelial Dysfunction Measured by Flow-Mediated Vasodilatation with Severity of Coronary Artery Disease. Indian Heart Journal. 2018;70:622–626.

87) Dr. Rahul Chhajed, Dr. Ramesh Dumbre, Dr. Arun Fernandes, Dr. Deepak Phalgune. Early vs Delayed Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy for Acute Cholecystitis: A Comparative Study. International Surgery Journal. 2018;5(10):3381–3385.

88) Dr. Akash Chetpet, Dr. Bharat Dikshit, Dr. Deepak Phalgune. Evaluating a Risk Score for Lower Extremity Amputation in Patients with Diabetic Foot Infections. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research (JCDR). 2018;12(10):PC14–PC19.

89) Dr. Arun Bahulikar, Dr. Vidya Tickoo, Dr. Deepak Phalgune. Association of Non-HDL Cholesterol, Homocysteine and Vitamin D in Acute Coronary Syndrome. Journal of the Association of Physicians of India (JAPI). 2018;66:22–25.

90) Dr. Shweta Shelke, Dr. Ajit Gaikwad, Dr. Prashant Bhalekar, Dr. Deepak Phalgune. Prevention of Propofol Pain: A Randomized Controlled Study. World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. 2018;7(9):901–908.

91) Dr. Himanshu Chindarkar, Dr. Ramesh Dumbre, Dr. Arun Fernandes, Dr. Deepak Phalgune. Study of Correlation Between Pre-operative Ultrasonographic Findings and Difficult Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy. International Surgery Journal. 2018;5(7):2605–2611.

92) Dr. Prithviraj Gomsale, Dr. Lokare S. S., Dr. Vaibhav Mahajan, Dr. Deepak Phalgune. Comparison of Intubating Conditions and Haemodynamic Changes Using Rocuronium and Vecuronium Bromide During Endotracheal Intubation. World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. 2018;7(4):903–911.

93) Dr. Sudhir Patil, Dr. Sandeep Mutha, Dr. Deepak Phalgune, Dr. Ajit Gaikwad. Dose–Response Characteristics of Intrathecal Hyperbaric Bupivacaine (0.5%) Using Sequential Combined Spinal–Epidural Anaesthesia for Orthopaedic Surgeries of Lower Limb. Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences (AJPHS). 2018;8(1):1820–1825.

94) Dr. Mayuri Ostwal, Dr. Amita Limaye, Dr. Charushila Patkar, Dr. Deepak Phalgune. Comparison of Nalbuphine and Tramadol as Post-operative Analgesic in Laparoscopically Operated Patients. British Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research (BJPMR). 2018;3(2):853–858.

95) Ameet Dravid, Kartik Natarajan, Mahenderkumar Medisetty, Vinay Thorat, Sujit Joshi, Mahesh Mandolkar, Sujit Nilegaonkar, Dr. Deepak Phalgune, Chinmay Saraf, Milind Kulkarni, Padmaj Kulkarni. Primary Small Cell Carcinoma of Liver in an HIV/Hepatitis B Co-infected Patient on Virologically Suppressive Antiretroviral Therapy: Case Report and Literature Review. Oncology and Cancer Case Reports. 2017;137.

96) Dr. Arun Bahulikar, Dr. Vihita Kulkarni, Dr. Deepak Phalgune. A Case of Janumet Poisoning. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research (JCDR). 2017;11(11):OD01–OD02.

97) Md. Maftahul Jamil, Dr. Rajan Kothari, Dr. Neeraj Nahar, Dr. Harshal Patkar, Dr. Deepak Phalgune, Dr. Ashok Desai. Functional Evaluation of Barrel Vault Tibial Osteotomy for Medial Compartmental Osteoarthritis of the Knee. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research (JCDR). 2017;11(10):RC05–RC08.

98) Dr. Vaishali Warkad, Dr. Charushila Patkar, Dr. Deepak Phalgune. Can Dexamethasone Reduce Requirement of Rescue Analgesia After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy? British Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research (BJPMR). 2017;2(4):711–719.

99) Pankaj Darwe, Dr. Sandeep Mutha, Dr. Deepak Phalgune. Comparative Study Between Transdermal Buprenorphine Patch and Intravenous Tramadol for Post-operative Analgesia in Laparotomy Cases. Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences (AJPHS). 2017;7(1):1613–1617.

100) Prasant Chandra, Dr. Deepak Phalgune, Dr. Shashank Shah. Comparison of the Clinical Outcome and Complications in Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair with Mesh Fixation Using Fibrin Glue versus Tacker. Indian Journal of Surgery. 2016;78(6):464–470.

101) Dr. Nivedita Patil, Dr. Rajendra Gosavi, Dr. Deepak Phalgune. Ondansetron and Palonosetron for Prevention of Post-operative Nausea and Vomiting in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: A Comparative Study. International Journal of Current Medical and Pharmaceutical Research. 2016;2(11):984–988.

102) Subhadra Arun Sinha, Dr. Sandeep Champalal Mutha, Dr. Deepak Phalgune. Efficacy of Sciatic Nerve Block for Pain Management in Below Knee Orthopaedic Surgery. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research (JCDR). 2016;10(9):UC17–UC20.

103) Dr. Dipti Mundhada, Dr. Janhavi Thatte, Dr. Deepak Phalgune. Fentanyl and Clonidine with Local Anaesthetics in Supraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block for Post-operative Analgesia: A Comparative Study. Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences (AJPHS). 2016;6(3):1514–1521.

104) Nigar Ali, Dr. Rajendra Gosavi, Dr. Deepak Phalgune. Fentanyl and Dexmedetomidine with Bupivacaine in Spinal Block for Post-operative Analgesia in Lower Limb Orthopaedic Surgery: A Comparative Study. Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences (AJPHS). 2016;6(2):1452–1459.