Spectrum of neurological disorders admitted in Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital Maharajgunj

Authors

  • BP Gajurel Department Of Neurology and Internal Medicine, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Maharajgunj
  • P Parajuli Department Of Neurology and Internal Medicine, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Maharajgunj
  • R Nepali Department Of Neurology and Internal Medicine, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Maharajgunj
  • KK Oli Department Of Neurology and Internal Medicine, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, Maharajgunj

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Neurologic disorders

Abstract

Introduction: Neurologic disorders are very common. Data on the type and burden of neurological cases either in the outpatient and inpatient settings in our country are not available. This research has been done to perform a descriptive analysis of the spectrum of neurological cases which were admitted over a period of one fiscal year in Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital (TUTH), Maharajgunj, Kathmandu

Methods: This retrospective study included all patients who were admitted with any neurological complaints over a period of one fiscal year (Shrawan 2067 B.S. to Asar 2068 B.S).

Results: The total number of patients admitted was 1165. Out of these, 693 cases were due to neurological disorders (59.48%). The most common disorders were stroke, seizure disorder and central nervous system infections.

Conclusion: A variety of neurological disorders, from very common to very rare, were admitted.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/joim.v34i3.8918

Journal of Institute of Medicine, December, 2012; 34:50-53

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2013-10-13

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Gajurel, B., Parajuli, P., Nepali, R., & Oli, K. (2013). Spectrum of neurological disorders admitted in Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital Maharajgunj. Journal of Institute of Medicine Nepal, 34(3), 50–53. Retrieved from https://www.nepjol.info/index.php/JIOM/article/view/8918

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