Laryngeal neoplasm mortality in Oklahoma: 1950-1970.

abstract：:We have described a patient with strangulation of a Meckel's diverticulum in a femoral hernia. In the case of Littre's hernia, true diagnosis before surgical intervention is rare if not impossible. It is therefore important that the surgeon be well versed in the management of such cases, as well as in distinguishing a...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Trupo FJ,Aburahma A

更新日期：1987-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In three patients with SIADH, mannitol or glycerol promoted a rapid free water diuresis. Use of osmotic agents requires less laboratory and clinical monitoring than use of furosemide, is appropriate treatment, and in fact may be the treatment of choice in some patients with symptomatic hyponatremia from SIADH. ...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Weinberg MS,Donohoe JF

更新日期：1985-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Most exercise programs designed for healthy persons older than 65 emphasize fitness development, but the maintenance of functional capacity and quality of life are equally important. The basic guidelines for frequency, intensity, and duration of training and the mode of activity recommended by the American College of ...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Pollock ML,Graves JE,Swart DL,Lowenthal DT

更新日期：1994-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Three neonates with gram-negative bacillary meningitis were treated with moxalactam after therapy with ampicillin plus aminoglycoside, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, or chloramphenicol failed to sterilize the CSF. Clinical improvement and CSF sterility occurred after therapy with moxalactam was initiated. Moxalactam c...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Ramos OM,Kaplan SL,Mason EO Jr,Denson S,Pickering LK

更新日期：1982-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We reviewed the operative complications in 333 living related donor nephrectomies done at our institution over the past 12 years. The overall complication rate was 17.1%; only three patients (0.9%) had major complications, and none died. The major complications were a delayed splenectomy because of bleeding, an adrena...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Ottelin MC,Bueschen AJ,Lloyd LK,Joseph DB,Diethelm AG,Burns JR

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A technic of combined split-thickness and full-thickness skin grafts and local flap closure for extensive deep cicatricial neck contractures is presented. The head and neck are mobilized by excision of limiting tissues. The lateral neck skin is mobilized to be rotated anteriorly as flaps, and a full-thickness skin gra...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Vandeput JJ,Tanner JC,Lewis JR

更新日期：1976-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In addition to assuring an adequate and safe blood supply, blood collection agencies are responsible for the well being of donors. Several aspects of the current blood donor experience may negatively impact donor health and require modification. Physicians need to be aware of health-related issues associated with bloo...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Reiss RF,Kessler D

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A unique case of Sheehan's syndrome is characterized by deficiencies of growth hormone, prolactin, thyrotropin, and ACTH. Clinically, it was manifested by adrenal and thyroid insufficiency with regular cyclical menses. Normal menstrual cycles do not preclude extensive hypothalamic-pituitary destruction. ...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Westbrock DA,Srivastava LS,Knowles HC Jr

更新日期：1983-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Retrograde gastrointestinal intussusception is a rare entity, most commonly reported after gastric resection and gastrojejunostomy. Its occurrence in the absence of previous gastric resection is extremely unusual, with only four cases reported. All cases were associated with previously placed gastrostomy tubes and imp...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Gasparri MG,Pipinos II,Kralovich KA,Margolin DA

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The primary aim of this study was to determine reasons why health care personnel (HCP) in a public health department chose or refused free influenza vaccinations offered at the worksite. METHODS:In an internal review board-approved study, we offered, through a health nurse at the site, self-administered sur...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Millner VS,Eichold BH 2nd,Franks RD,Johnson GD

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have reported a case of severe erythema multiforme caused by outbreaks of recurrent HSV-2 infection. The EM was debilitating and responded to the treatment of HSV with oral acyclovir. On stopping the oral acyclovir, the HSV and the EM both recurred. We recommend a trial of oral acyclovir in cases of severe EM cause...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Goldberg LH,Sperber J

更新日期：1986-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sixteen patients with spinal epidural compression by metastatic small-cell lung cancer were given radiotherapy for palliation. Lower limb motor deficit was the most prominent clinical manifestation. Neurologic dysfunction was commonly present for more than 48 hours before the diagnosis of compression. Median interval ...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Ampil FL,Abreo F

更新日期：1992-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diabetes during pregnancy is associated with insulin resistance, an increase in insulin requirement, and a greater tendency to ketosis and ketoacidosis. Increased perinatal mortality is related to maternal hyperglycemia and can be decreased dramatically with strict control of plasma glucose during pregnancy and a smoo...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Boehn FH,Graber AL,Hicks MM

更新日期：1978-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Human ehrlichiosis is not a common cause of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Physicians should be aware of this life-threatening but treatable entity. Progression to ARDS may be related to delay in diagnosis and treatment. Fever, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, and a history of tick exposure in an endemic are...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Patel RG,Byrd MA

更新日期：1999-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 64-year-old woman had the syndrome of inappropriate ADH secretion (SIADH) after surgical repair of a ruptured aneurysm of the anterior communicating artery. SIADH began while the intracranial pressure was elevated, and resolved when the pressure returned to normal. Whether this syndrome was caused by direct hypothal...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Correa AJ,Rodriquez M,Carey ME

更新日期：1980-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of left renocolic fistula secondary to chronic pyonephrosis has been reported. Neprectomy, excision of the fistulous tract, and closure of the colon is the treatment of choice. This was accomplished in this case with excellent results. ...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Vargas AD,Victor I

更新日期：1975-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have reported a third case of miliary tuberculosis and associated consumption coagulopathy. It is proposed that clotting factors may be locally consumed, thus producing the syndrome of "multifocal vasculopathic coagulation." ...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Krauss JS,Walker DH

更新日期：1979-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Implantation of automatic internal cardiac defibrillators (AICD) for management of arrhythmias necessitates the induction of ventricular fibrillation (VF) to test the device adequately. The profound hypotension associated with induced arrhythmia and subsequent circulatory arrest may result in cerebral ischemia. To cha...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Dorman BH,Conroy JM,Baker JD 3rd,Kratz JM,Leman RB

更新日期：1993-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Even though epidural analgesia is effective and has advantages over conventional postoperative analgesia, it is also labor intensive, requiring 24-hour supervision by an anesthesiologist. In an effort to decrease the manpower requirements, some hospitals allow the nursing staff to administer epidural narcotics to adul...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Tobias JD,Oakes L,Austin BA

更新日期：1992-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Renal mechanisms for metabolic acidosis in selective hypoaldosteronism were investigated in a patient with marked renal insufficiency. Studies demonstrated a distal hydrogen ion secretory defect. Control of elevated serum potassium levels did not normalize urinary acid excretion, but systemic acidosis was improved. Mi...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Barbour GL,Keller AW Jr

更新日期：1978-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:From Jan 1, 1978 through Dec 31, 1983, 64 patients with epithelial ovarian tumors, frankly malignant or borderline, were managed at one institution. Nineteen patients (29.7%) were under age 40. The youngest patient was 19 years old. Nulliparity was present in 32% of this group of patients. Of these young patients, 58%...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Gallup DG,Cody WM,Metheny WP,Talledo OE

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Coronary heart disease remains the major cause of mortality and morbidity in the United States and other western countries despite major advances in its treatment. During the last decades, many markers of coronary artery disease have been found which help predict future risk of cardiovascular events. High-sensitivity ...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Abi-Saleh B,Iskandar SB,Elgharib N,Cohen MV

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study was done to determine the accuracy of the 2 x 2 cm pocket identifying low amniotic fluid (AF) volume in singleton and twin pregnancies. METHODS:The AF volume was evaluated by ultrasonography for the presence of a 2 x 2 cm pocket before amniocentesis. The actual AF volume was then determined by a ...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Magann EF,Nevils BG,Chauhan SP,Whitworth NS,Klausen JH,Morrison JC

更新日期：1999-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have reported the case of a patient with AIDS who had appendiceal perforation and periappendiceal abscess. Extensive infection with cytomegalovirus was found in the appendix; no other pathogen could be implicated in the perforation. This case emphasizes the broad spectrum of disease due to cytomegalovirus, particul...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Tucker RM,Swanson S,Wenzel RP

更新日期：1989-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Elevation in fasting serum gastrin levels was found in three patients being evaluated for persistent upper abdominal pain without radiographic evidence of peptic ulcer disease. Fiberoptic endoscopy of the upper gastrointestinal tract in each patient revealed characteristic changes of chronic atrophic gastritis. Gastri...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Reinhardt JD,McCloy RM,Blackwell CF

更新日期：1976-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Inhalation abuse of volatile solvents, previously known generically as "glue sniffing," is typically pursued by adolescents. A wide range of legal, easily obtained products containing volatile substances are available for abuse. We report two illustrative cases of fatal volatile substance abuse: gasoline sniffing in a...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Steffee CH,Davis GJ,Nicol KK

更新日期：1996-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have described a patient with vaccinia necrosum after smallpox vaccination for persistent herpes labialis. The patient eventually recovered after surgical resection of the lesion and multiple courses of vaccinia immune globulin and methisazone. This report emphasizes the needless risks of vaccinating patients with ...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Funk EA,Strausbaugh LJ

更新日期：1981-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Anaerobic bacteria outnumber aerobic bacteria in normal flora in the oropharynx and gastrointestinal tract. They are important and frequent causes of infection, although they often go unrecognized except in the classic and very distincitve clostridial infections and intoxications-gas gangrene, botulism, and tetanus. A...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Meyer RD,Finegold SM

更新日期：1976-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A review of the available clinical and pathologic information suggests that the biologic behavior of prostatic carcinoma can be characterized by one of three different tumor-growth kinetic curves. Failure to identify the biologic potential of the tumor, as indicated by the pattern of its growth curve, can result in in...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Johnson DE,von Eschenbach AC

更新日期：1980-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ruptured ovarian artery aneurysm is rare. Of the eight cases previously reported, seven were diagnosed postpartum. Our case of a ruptured right ovarian artery aneurysm was associated with massive retroperitoneal bleeding. The probable time of rupture could be traced to the second stage of labor. This case indicates th...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Belfort MA,Simon T,Kirshon B,Howell JF

更新日期：1993-09-01 00:00:00