Total joint arthroplasty. Introduction to the upper extremity.

abstract：:Thirty-five patients with a diagnosis of pure ovarian dysgerminoma underwent assessment at our institution between 1950 and 1984. The median age of these patients was 21 years (range, 8 to 41 years). The surgical pathologic stages of the tumors were as follows: stage IA1 in 18 patients, stage IA2 in 2, stage IB1 in 2,...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Buskirk SJ,Schray MF,Podratz KC,Lee RA,Stanhope CR,Gaffey TA,Weber FC,Earle JD,Naessens JM,Malkasian GD

更新日期：1987-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case is reported in which a herpes zoster infection caused recurrence of phantom limb pain in a man whose left arm had been amputated 7 years previously. It is, to our knowledge, the first such case reported, and it shows the importance of peripheral mechanisms in the generation of phantom limb pain. ...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Wilson PR,Person JR,Su DW,Wang JK

更新日期：1978-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The increased frequency of prenatal ultrasonography has resulted in an increase in the detection of fetal genitourinary abnormalities, many of which are of minimal clinical significance. Severe fetal urinary tract obstruction with associated oligohydramnios results in a recognizable constellation of physical findings,...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Gloor JM

更新日期：1995-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a prospective study of 10 patients who underwent liver transplantation and 10 patients who underwent cholecystectomy, we analyzed the postoperative analgesic requirements and the resultant plasma morphine concentrations. Analgesia was more intense, with less medication, and the plasma morphine concentration was sig...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Eisenach JC,Plevak DJ,Van Dyke RA,Southorn PA,Danielson DR,Krom RA,Nagorney DM,Rettke SR

更新日期：1989-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Type I anti-neuronal nuclear autoantibodies (ANNA-I, also known as "Hu") are a distinctive serologic marker of small cell lung carcinoma (SCLC) in patients who have peripheral neuropathies or encephalomyeloradiculopathies. A tumor antigen reactive with these antibodies has been identified by other investigators by Wes...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Kiers L,Altermatt HJ,Lennon VA

更新日期：1991-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess whether amiodarone, as part of a strategy to achieve sinus rhythm, is safe and effective compared with a placebo or rate control drug in patients with persistent atrial fibrillation (AF) of more than 30 days' duration. METHODS:Randomized controlled trials comparing amiodarone with a placebo or rate...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Doyle JF,Ho KM

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Eighty-two consecutive orthopedic patients were assessed nutritionally at the time of hospital admission and then at 10-day intervals until hospital dismissal. Forty-eight percent of the patients had one or more abnormal findings suggestive of protein-calorie malnutrition. In spite of this prevalence of abnormal findi...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Dreblow DM,Anderson CF,Moxness K

更新日期：1981-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During the period November 1979 to October 1984, 19 patients at our institution underwent balloon angioplasty of partial or complete obstruction of aortocoronary artery saphenous vein bypass grafts. The procedures were performed a mean of 38 months after a coronary bypass operation to relieve recurrent angina of at le...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Reeder GS,Bresnahan JF,Holmes DR Jr,Mock MB,Orszulak TA,Smith HC,Vlietstra RE

更新日期：1986-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the pharmacokinetics, toxicity, and efficacy of antineoplastons A10 (NSC 648539) and AS2-1 (NSC 620261). DESIGN:We initiated a phase II trial in order to determine whether evidence of antitumor activity of A10 and AS2-1 could be documented. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Patients with anaplastic astrocytoma...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Buckner JC,Malkin MG,Reed E,Cascino TL,Reid JM,Ames MM,Tong WP,Lim S,Figg WD

更新日期：1999-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A decrease in blood androgen levels is well documented in women who experience natural or surgical menopause. This change may be associated with various negative effects on bone metabolism in addition to psychosocial and sexuality aspects of life. A review of published information on androgen replacement therapy shows...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Abraham D,Carpenter PC

更新日期：1997-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The clinical impact of the association between oral contraceptive (OC) use and breast cancer risk is important given that OCs are the most commonly prescribed contraceptive agent and that more than a quarter of a million women are diagnosed as having breast cancer in the United States annually. Substantial changes to ...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Casey PM,Cerhan JR,Pruthi S

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：FINDINGS:The prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level alone does not facilitate precise pathologic staging on an individual basis, although advanced stage tends to correlate with an increased PSA level. The staging accuracy of PSA, however, can be enhanced by considering the variables of tumor grade and clinical stage. St...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Ruckle HC,Klee GG,Oesterling JE

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 51 patients, the cause for pleural effusion remained indeterminate immediately after thoracotomy. Thirty-one (60.8%) had no recurrence of the effusion, and no cause became apparent during a follow-up period of from 1 1/2 to 15 years. Two patients (3.9%) died relatively soon after thoracotomy, but death was not clea...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Ryan CJ,Rodgers RF,Unni KK,Hepper NG

更新日期：1981-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mature women often present with symptomatic vulvovaginal atrophy and vulvar dermatoses, causing noncoital pain, dyspareunia, and sexual changes. Diagnosis of these conditions can be challenging, and long-term management is required to decrease morbidity and enhance quality of life. Vaginal estrogen therapies remain sa...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Marnach ML,Torgerson RR

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Noninvasive ventilation refers to the delivery of assisted ventilatory support without the use of an endotracheal tube. Noninvasive positive pressure ventilation (NPPV) can be delivered by using a volume-controlled ventilator, a pressure-controlled ventilator, a bilevel positive airway pressure ventilator, or a contin...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Rabatin JT,Gay PC

更新日期：1999-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare cardiovascular (CV) event rates and risk in patients without previous CV disease in whom atorvastatin or simvastatin was newly initiated in a managed care setting. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Patients aged 18 to 64 years in whom atorvastatin or simvastatin was newly initiated between January 1, 2003, and...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Jacobson TA,Wertz DA,Hoy T,Kuznik A,Grochulski D,Cziraky M

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prompt and appropriate management measures are critical in order to achieve a favorable outcome after a major overdose of intrathecally (IT) administered methotrexate (MTX). Published information available to guide clinicians in the immediate management of this medical emergency is scant. Herein we describe a 6-year-o...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： O'Marcaigh AS,Johnson CM,Smithson WA,Patterson MC,Widemann BC,Adamson PC,McManus MJ

更新日期：1996-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Iatrogenic injury-injury caused unintentionally by medical treatment-breaks the oldest and most famous rule of medical ethics: primum non nocere, or above all, do no harm. Medical malpractice law, however, focuses on whether an injury was caused by negligence, not on whether an injury was iatrogenic. Iatrogenic injury...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Klaas PB,Berge KH,Klaas KM,Klaas JP,Larson AN

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the prevalence of restless legs syndrome (RLS) in native South Americans and identify the impact of geographic location. PARTICIPANTS AND METHODS:An epidemiological telephone survey of RLS symptoms involving natives from coastal and mountainous areas was performed during July 2, 2004, through Se...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Castillo PR,Kaplan J,Lin SC,Fredrickson PA,Mahowald MW

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this report, we describe 13 cases of primary neurofibrosarcoma of the skin. The tumor presumably arises from small cutaneous nerves, is locally aggressive, and has a potential for metastasis. Characteristic histopathologic features include proliferating atypical spindle cells with slender wavy and pointed nuclei; h...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Dabski C,Reiman HM Jr,Muller SA

更新日期：1990-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia (B-CLL) is a relatively indolent hematologic malignant disease that, despite a good response to nonaggressive orally administered chemotherapy, currently remains incurable. The overall median duration of survival is more than 5 years, and the presence of anemia or thrombocytopenia a...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Tefferi A,Phyliky RL

更新日期：1992-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vancomycin is a glycopeptide antibiotic that is active against staphylococci, streptococci, and other gram-positive bacteria. It is the drug of choice for the treatment of infections due to methicillin-resistant staphylococci, Corynebacterium jeikeium, and multiply resistant strains of Streptococcus pneumoniae. Vancom...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Wilhelm MP

更新日期：1991-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the impact of the sequence of treatment with rituximab and/or splenectomy on time to relapse for patients with steroid-refractory immune thrombocytopenia (ITP). PATIENTS AND METHODS:Patients 18 years or older with steroid-refractory immune thrombocytopenia who underwent treatment with splenectomy...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Hammond WA,Vishnu P,Rodriguez EM,Li Z,Dholaria B,Shreders AJ,Rivera CE

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endoscopic esophageal variceal sclerotherapy (EVS) is often used in the treatment of upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage due to esophageal varices. We retrospectively reviewed the Mayo Clinic experience with EVS between 1980 and 1989 to determine the incidence of thoracic manifestations and chest roentgenographic abnorm...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Zeller FA,Cannan CR,Prakash UB

更新日期：1991-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:High blood pressure is a major individual and public-health issue because of its wide prevalence and associated complications. More women than men have hypertension, but until recently, women have been relatively underrepresented in clinical trials. Gender differences in the physiology, genetics, and treatment benefit...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Hayes SN,Taler SJ

更新日期：1998-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the long-term prognostic effect of resting heart rate (HR) at index myocardial infarction (MI) and during the first year after MI among 1-year survivors. PATIENTS AND METHODS:The community-based cohort consisted of 1571 patients hospitalized with an incident MI from January 1, 1983, through Decem...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Jabre P,Roger VL,Weston SA,Adnet F,Jiang R,Vivien B,Empana JP,Jouven X

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An 87-year-old woman was referred for evaluation of nervousness, tremor, insomnia, and fatigue of 2 months' duration. Initial laboratory evaluation revealed a suppressed thyrotropin level and an elevated triiodothyronine level. A review of her medications revealed that she had started taking several dietary supplement...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Bauer BA,Elkin PL,Erickson D,Klee GG,Brennan MD

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hypochondriasis (HC), which involves preoccupation with the fear of having a serious illness despite appropriate medical examination, is often encountered in medical settings. The most conspicuous feature of this disorder is seeking excessive reassurance from physicians, medical references, or self-inspection; however...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Abramowitz JS,Schwartz SA,Whiteside SP

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lyme disease is a multisystem disorder caused by a tick-transmitted spirochete, Borrelia burgdorferi. The diagnosis is based on clinical findings in most patients, particularly those with erythema migrans or exposure to geographic locations endemic for the disease. Detection of a specific antibody to B. burgdorferi is...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Duffy J,Mertz LE,Wobig GH,Katzmann JA

更新日期：1988-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An interactive audio and video telemedicine feasibility program was established to provide counseling on breast cancer risk-reducing strategies for underserved, high-risk Alaskan native women through a collaboration among the Alaska Native Medical Center, the Mayo Clinic Breast Clinic, Mayo's Center for Innovation, an...

journal_title：Mayo Clinic proceedings

authors： Pruthi S,Stange KJ,Malagrino GD Jr,Chawla KS,LaRusso NF,Kaur JS

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00