Management of catheter emboli.

abstract：:Two patients with retained laparotomy pads after laparotomy had pain, abscess formation, and bleeding, with erosion of the pad into the small bowel and colon. ...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Richards WO,Keramati B,Scovill WA

更新日期：1986-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Experience with the posterolateral approach to total hip replacement arthroplasty in 229 patients is reported. The technic has the advantages of providing excellent exposure and decreased operative time, minimal blood loss, and absence of the complications associated with removal and replacement of the greater trochan...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Gristina AG,Rovere GD,Nicastro JF,Burke JG

更新日期：1980-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of Reiter's syndrome associated with a dissecting popliteal cyst mimicking deep vein thrombophlebitis is reported. The cyst was diagnosed by arthrography and responded to intra-articular injection of corticosteroids. The diagnosis of a dissecting popliteal cyst should be considered in a patient with arthritis o...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Levitin PM

更新日期：1976-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the case of a 29-year-old woman who had acute cytomegalovirus hepatitis superimposed on previously unrecognized chronic hepatitis B infection. We then review the diagnostic approach to acute hepatitis and positive hepatitis B surface antigen. ...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Zuschke CA,Herrera JL,Pettyjohn FS

更新日期：1996-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the ten-year period from 1978 through 1987, 261 patients with intussusception were admitted to Chang Gung Memorial Hospital. The diagnosis was established by barium enema or at laparotomy. The patients were divided into two groups; there were 228 children ranging in age from 1 month to 14 years, and 33 adults. Amon...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Pang LC

更新日期：1989-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In 1998, the Patient Care Partnership Project was conducted by general internal medicine physicians and hospital administration in an academic health care center. The project was designed to optimize cost, quality, and service results to inpatients. METHODS:The project focused on improved communication amon...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Palmer HC Jr,Halperin A,Elnicki M,Powers R,Kolar M,Evans K,Anderson K

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Accelerated atherosclerosis is a common and recognized complication of diabetes mellitus. We have reported the fifth case of spontaneous infarction of a portion of the quadriceps muscle group in a patient with diabetes mellitus. ...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Ratliff JL,Matthews J,Blalock JC,Kasin JV

更新日期：1986-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tramadol (Ultram) is a new analgesic agent with a dual mechanism of action that includes weak agonistic effects at the mu-opioid receptor as well as inhibition of neurotransmitter (serotonin, norepinephrine) re-uptake. Although it has proven to be a safe and effective agent for the control of pain, adverse effects can...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Tobias JD

更新日期：1997-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Among natural disasters, lightning is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality throughout the world. A well-informed bystander and an astute physician can make the difference between an outcome of death or lifelong disability versus complete or near-complete recovery. What is done in the first few minutes after such...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Milzman DP,Moskowitz L,Hardel M

更新日期：1999-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:While fish consumption is considered a component of a heart-healthy diet, many illnesses have been associated with eating contaminated fish. The authors describe two cases of muscle weakness and rhabdomyolysis that occurred after eating salmon. Cases of rhabdomyolysis and muscle weakness after consumption of fresh wat...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Langley RL,Bobbitt WH 3rd

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Improving diabetes and blood pressure control decreases the incidence and progression of microvascular disease. Likewise, screening for microvascular complications is beneficial in the early detection and treatment of these disorders. However, adherence to practice guidelines for screening and treatment in p...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Bethel MA,Alexander J,Lane J,Barkauskas C,Feinglos MN

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of myocarditis, hepatic necrosis, and acute anuria associated with acute tonsillitis was described. The previously reported relation between myocarditis and tonsillitis not of diphtheritic or beta-hemolytic streptococcal origin was discussed, as well as the implications for management. ...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Bender BL,Madge GE

更新日期：1977-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Blastomycosis is an endemic systemic fungal infection that usually involves the lungs and superficial skin. Although head and neck involvement has been reported in the literature, no previous cases of neck mass resulting from direct extension of a pulmonary lesion have been published. We encountered an immunocompetent...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Hoskere GV,Hubbs DT,Vasquez JE

更新日期：1998-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pectus excavatum is relatively uncommon. Our experience with 177 children during a 15-year period produced changes in our surgical technique, which now includes a small transverse incision, minimal subcutaneous flap elevation, a muscle-relaxing incision over the fifth costal cartilage, complete resection of involved c...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Golladay ES,Wagner CW

更新日期：1991-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bullosis diabeticorum, or diabetic bullae, is a non-inflammatory blistering condition that is virtually diagnostic of diabetes. Diabetic bullae most often present as painless, tense, superficial bullae that occur in an acral distribution and commonly heal in 2-6 weeks without scarring, but complications such as second...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Lopez PR,Leicht S,Sigmon JR,Stigall L

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thirteen male patients consecutively admitted to an inpatient drug and alcohol rehabilitation hospital with the primary diagnosis of crack cocaine dependence were shown a 30-minute videotape that included salient environmental cues intended to elicit cocaine craving. The subjects were tested before and after the video...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Kilgus MD,Pumariega AJ

更新日期：1994-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During the last 50 years, it has become evident that atherosclerosis originates in childhood. Although cardiovascular disease (CVD) events are rare in children, autopsy data and imaging studies have documented subclinical disease in association with measurable risk factors during childhood. When present at a young age...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Wilson DP,McNeal C,Blackett P

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:For various reasons, patients seek care at different hospitals within a region, resulting in fragmented medical records at the point of care. In the emergency department, this is a particularly important issue because the emergency department provides open access to all patients and requires rapid high-stakes decision...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Carr CM,DiGioia CH,Wagner J,Saef SH

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The temporary tissue expander can generate an excess of full-thickness skin that can be recruited into an adjacent area of tissue deficiency caused by scar contracture. The creation of a pseudobursa enhances the functional improvement gained by this technique. Now in its developmental stage, tissue expansion carries a...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Hagerty RC,Zubowitz VN

更新日期：1986-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have presented an unusual case of CJD in which the magnetic resonance images obtained four months before death revealed high signal intensity in the caudate nuclei bilaterally. These findings correspond to severe involvement of this region at autopsy. This radiologic pattern has not generally been included in the d...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Pearl GS,Anderson RE

更新日期：1989-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This report describes a case of warm-antibody-mediated hemolytic anemia associated with a hypernephroma. Only four patients with renal cell carcinoma and Coombs'-positive hemolytic anemia have been reported previously. Although rare, the occurrence of autoimmune hemolytic anemia in association with a hypernephroma sho...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Johnson P,Gualtieri RJ,Mohler DN,Carpenter JT

更新日期：1985-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This report describes a cocaine user who presented with polymorphonuclear pleocytosis in cerebrospinal fluid mimicking bacterial meningitis. Thorough investigation of the cerebrospinal fluid did not reveal evidence of bacteria or fungi. Clinical deterioration was observed in spite of empiric treatment with antibiotics...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Alexopoulou A,Deutsch M,Dourakis SP

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Extramural programs may be evaluated in terms of effectiveness in achieving their particular goals. The components of structure, process, and outcome are examined as related sets of program elements. Goals influence appropriate structure in organization, facilities, and manpower. Structure in turn influences process o...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Chappell JA,Hain JD

更新日期：1979-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 58-year-old man had sudden and progressive heart failure after a severe myocardial infarction. Aggressive medical treatment consisting of diuretics, vasopressors, and digitalis failed to improve his condition significantly. Cardiac catheterization disclosed a critical stenosis in the left anterior descending branch ...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Chavez CM,Rodriquez G,Conn JH

更新日期：1979-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thirty-four cases of meningococcal disease were identified in a retrospective survey of nine US Army posts in the southeastern United States from June 1977 to August 1979. Group B organisms predominated in dependents and civilian communities surrounding two of the posts, while active-duty personnel had a greater varie...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Haburchak DR

更新日期：1981-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this series, thorough evaluation of 250 mediastinal lesions by various diagnostic methods showed that contrast enhanced CT scans of the mediastinum were superior to other modalities in differentiation and precise localization of the various types of lesions. Such superior evaluation may have a profound effect on th...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Devkota J

更新日期：1985-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We studied 56 patients with primary gastrointestinal lymphoma to determine the manifestations, diagnostic and treatment methods, and patient outcomes. We identified 27 cases of primary gastric lymphoma and 29 cases of lymphoma involving the remainder of the gastrointestinal tract. Initial symptoms were nonspecific and...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Fitch DD,Wilson JA

更新日期：1985-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have presented a case of extensive coiling of both common carotid arteries in which surgical reconstruction on the most severely affected side relieved symptoms of cerebrovascular insufficiency. The underlying lesion is believed to be congenital, and surgical correction is recommended in symptomatic patients. ...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Daskalakis MK

更新日期：1987-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Using local anesthesia, we did 97 carotid endarterectomies--48 of them for acute completed stroke, stroke in evolution, or stroke associated with unstable neurologic status, and 49 for transient cerebral ischemic attack. The neurologic status of the awake patients was monitored continuously. Neurologic deterioration r...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Khanna HL,Garg AG

更新日期：1989-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A phase II study of doxorubicin (Adriamycin)-based induction chemotherapy followed by cyclophosphamide/BCNU (CyBCNU) intensification and autologous bone marrow transplantation (ABMT) was conducted in 20 consecutive women with hormone-resistant metastatic breast cancer referred to our center. Of these 20 women, aged 24...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Saez RA,Slease RB,Selby GB,Strnad C,Epstein RB,Confer DL

更新日期：1995-03-01 00:00:00