A novel technique for repair of iatrogenic tracheal tear complicating three-stage oesophagectomy.

abstract：:This paper analyses data on 2,226 cases of Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection detected during the years 1970 to 1987. Of those where information on risk-group was available (1,301), infection among intravenous drug-abusers accounted for the largest proportion (49%). Most became infected during and since an outbreak of ...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Shattock AG,Jones L,O'Mahony M,Hillary IB

更新日期：1989-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Biclonal lymphoid disorders, when two distinct lymphoproliferative disorders (LPD) co-exist, are rare (incidence of 1.4%) and associated with a poor prognosis. NOTCH1 mutations occur in 10% of CLL at diagnosis, associated with a short disease-free interval and increased risk of Richter's transformation. We...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Fogarty H,Dowling A,O'Brien D,Langabeer S,Bacon CL,Flavin R,O'Dwyer M,Hennessy B,O'Leary H,Crotty G,Henderson R,Nolan J,Thornton P,Vandenberghe E,Quinn F

更新日期：2020-10-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Fowler-Stephens orchidopexy (FSO) is a well-described treatment for high maldescended testes where the limiting factor for successful placement in the scrotum is short testicular vessels. The operation involves division of these vessels. The testicular blood supply is then dependent on collaterals from t...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： O'Brien MF,Hegarty PK,Healy C,DeFrietas D,Bredin HC

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cadmium (Cd) is an environmental and industrial pollutant that induces a broad spectrum of toxicological effects, influences a variety of human organs, and is associated with poor semen quality and male infertility. Increasing evidence demonstrates that Cd induces testicular germ cell apoptosis in rodent ani...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Ou Z,Chen Y,Niu X,He W,Song B,Fan D,Sun X

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two term infants suffering severe asphyxial events were found to have diffusely high attenuation of the cortical gyri on CT scanning within 12 days. The findings are consistent with haemorrhagic necrosis or microcalcification. This feature has rarely been described in the literature. The evolution of the CT appearance...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Cullen A,Donoghue V,King MD

更新日期：1998-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cholelithiasis typically presents with right upper quadrant pain, as can pain from other right upper quadrant organs. Pain of cholelithiasis is often referred to tip of scapula. Professor Paddy Collins drew attention to fact that patients with gallstone pain would attempt to demonstrate this by placing their...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Gilani SN,Bass G,Leader F,Walsh TN

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ninety-nine inguinal herniorrhaphies were performed under local anaesthetic blockade between 1980 and 1988. This represents 32% of this surgical teams herniorrhaphy operations. A follow-up interview was possible in 82 patients. Satisfaction was expressed by 77 patient (94%) although six of the interviewed patients (7....

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Young MR,Humphries WG,Grainger DJ

更新日期：1994-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is little known regarding how familiar parents are with the newborn bloodspot screening (NBS) test or how well parents of a child with a screen-detected condition understand that condition initially. AIM:The study aim was to examine parental NBS awareness and conditions screened. METHODS:Two studies ...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Fitzpatrick P,Fitzgerald C,Somerville R,Linnane B

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Percutaneous tracheostomy (PCT) facilitates easy, bedside insertion of a tracheostomy tube. The percutaneous approach to tracheostomy is used in some parts of the world. This is the first report of a PCT method, in Ireland. The percutaneous technique appears to have advantages over conventional, surgical tracheostomy....

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Flynn CG,Hart SM

更新日期：1993-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A 32-year-old HIV-positive man required ventilation for seizures secondary to viral encephalitis. He had a prolonged care unit stay and had percutaneous tracheostomy performed on day 14 of his admission. He subsequently developed persistent right basal infiltrates and atelectasis on chest radiographs that we...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Rogan MP,Marsh B

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We describe a case of Cushing's syndrome due to ectopic ACTH secretion, where the only potential source on conventional imaging was a tiny benign-appearing lung nodule, which failed to take up radiolabelled octreotide. DESIGN AND METHODS:To determine whether the patient might respond to therapeutic administr...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： McDermott JH,Thabit H,Hickey N,Thompson C,Gaffney E,Young V,Sreenan S

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In automobile accidents, the "seatbelt syndrome" (SBS) consists of a constellation of injuries, predominantly involving thoraco-lumbar vertebral fractures and intraabdominal organ injury. A recent amendment to Irish legislation has made the wearing of seatbelts mandatory for all rear seated passengers in an effort to ...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： O'Kelly F,O'Brien GC,Broe PJ

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The management of patients with chronic pain is challenging. The aim of treatment is alleviation of symptoms in an attempt to increase functional capacity. Interventional procedures, such as chemical neurolysis are adopted when other techniques fail to provide adequate pain control. RESULTS:An 82-year-old m...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Al-Hilli Z,Deasy J,Keaveny J

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Internal iliac artery (IIA) embolisation is commonly performed prior to endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) of aortoiliac aneurysms to prevent type 2 endoleaks via the internal iliac arteries. The safety of this procedure is controversial due to the high incidence of pelvic ischaemic complications. METHODS:We ...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： McGarry JG,Alenezi AO,McGrath FP,Given MF,Keeling AN,Moneley DS,Leahy AL,Lee MJ

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The "National Integrated Medical Imaging System" or NIMIS went live in 2011 and allows the movement of patient radiology imaging throughout the Irish health system. At the time of its launch, NIMIS was not only going to allow the filmless passage of patient radiology imaging but it was also envisaged that ...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： O' Reilly MF,Breathnach OP,Mohamed KM,Sheehan EC

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Dysphagia affects up to 30% of hospitalized patients, and it is associated with numerous complications. AIMS:Assess the impact of a 24/7 dysphagia screening protocol in an Internal Medicine Unit regarding respiratory complications (such as aspiration pneumonia) as the primary outcome. Length of stay and dis...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Taveira I,Silva S,Bonança Í,Parreira D,Antunes C

更新日期：2020-09-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The survey of lifestyles, attitudes and nutrition (SLAN) is a national representative sample of 6,539 adults. AIMS:To report on both global and disease specific measures of self-reported morbidity according to age, gender and medical card status. METHODS:Reported rates of morbidity are given for angina, he...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Kelleher CC,Harrington J,Friel S

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is increasing concern that the use of second-generation antipsychotic medications in schizophrenia is associated with the development of metabolic syndrome. AIMS:This study assessed the prevalence and clinical associations of metabolic syndrome among patients receiving clozapine within the catchment a...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Ahmed M,Hussain I,O'Brien SM,Dineen B,Griffin D,McDonald C

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We identified 51 patients from pathology and operative records who were treated in the Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital with malignant sinonasal tumours between January 1980 and December 1991. Complete follow up was available in 43 patients. There were 30 males, mean age 50 years, range (10-80) and 13 females, mean...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Hone SW,O'Leary TG,Maguire A,Burns H,Timon CI

更新日期：1995-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To evaluate the potential role of key DNA repair proteins in the sensitivity of normal human fibroblasts to ionising radiations. METHODS:Radiosensitivity of six human fibroblast strains established from skin biopsies of women who had undergone conservative breast surgery and received a curative breast conserving ...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Saleh EM,El-Awady RA

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Bibliometrics is the statistical analysis of written publications. Bibliometric analyses have been performed across a range of biomedical disciplines. The aim of this study was to provide a comprehensive qualitative and quantitative analysis of Irish urology and nephrology research and to analyse how this ...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： O'Connor EM,Nason GJ,O'Brien MF

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Medication discrepancies at the time of hospital discharge are common and can result in error, patient/carer inconvenience or patient harm. Providing accurate medication information to the next care provider is necessary to prevent adverse events. AIMS:To investigate the quality and consistency of medicatio...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Grimes T,Delaney T,Duggan C,Kelly JG,Graham IM

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Early Warning Systems (EWS) track the physiological parameters of individual patients and trigger a response when the parameter threshold has been reached. The use of early warning scores in adult hospital medicine has been shown to be beneficial in facilitating the early recognition of the deteriorating patient, ther...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Nair S,Spring A,Dockrell L,Mac Colgain S

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Intravenous drug misuse, principally heroin, occurs primarily in the Greater Dublin area. Methadone maintenance treatment has been an important part of the response to opiate misuse in Dublin since 1992. AIMS:To determine the number of opiate-related deaths in Dublin City and County during 1999, to establis...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Ward M,Barry J

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Laparoscopy has been described as being safe and effective in the diagnosis and treatment of Meckel's Diverticulum. We describe the use of laparoscopy in the diagnosis and resection of a Meckel's diverticulum in a 13 year old girl. ...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Evoy D,O'Rourke K,Salih R,Keeling P

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Of over 20 different scoring systems to evaluate outcome following calcaneal fracture, the Maryland Foot Score has broad current acceptance. A general health survey, the Short Form 36 (SF 36) has also been used. AIMS:The study compared two scoring systems for assessing the outcome of open reduction and inte...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Heffernan G,Khan F,Awan N,Riordain CO,Corrigan J

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The case report is the cornerstone of both medical teaching and writing. However, during recent years the value of the case report has been questioned, so much so that it has been abandoned by many journals. The aim of this study was to assess case reports published by the Irish Journal of Medical Science ...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Lennon P,Fenton JE

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although screw breakage or loosening are rarely encountered, they were reported to occur after instability of the internal fixation. METHODS:A man with a history of traumatic pelvic fracture 6 months ago presented to our clinic with inability to void. An anterior urethral meatotomy was made and a calcified ...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Onur R,Yilmaz E,Onur MR,Orhan I

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 48 year old patient with resistant coeliac disease developed prolonged unexplained pyrexia after surgery for small bowel volvulus. Despite extensive investigations and intensive antibiotic therapy, he deteriorated and died eight weeks postoperatively and significant isolated pulmonary valve endocarditis was discover...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Cherukuri AK,Maloney M,O'Briain DS,Weir DG

更新日期：1994-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Rapid Access Prostate Clinics (RAPC) were introduced in Ireland by the National Cancer Control Programme bringing about expedited referral pathways and increased detection rates of prostate cancer. Lower Gleason (G) grade at diagnosis due to RAPC has been previously reported but grade at prostatectomy has ...

journal_title：Irish journal of medical science

authors： Broe MP,Forde JC,Inder MS,Galvin DJ,Mulvin DW,Quinlan DM

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00