Arthroscopy and arthrography of the knee: a comparison study.

abstract：:Blastomyces dermatitidis, a dimorphic broad-based budding yeast endemic to the Mississippi River Valley region, is responsible for morbidity in humans via inhalation and dissemination. The response of acute lung injury, which produces an illness with serious morbidity and an approximately 50% mortality, uncommonly occ...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Thompson CA,McEachern R,Norman JR

更新日期：1998-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Postpneumonectomy electrocardiographic (ECG) changes have not been well-defined. METHODS:We reviewed the clinical data and the preoperative and postpneumonectomy ECGs of 15 patients who had pneumonectomy. RESULTS:All postpneumonectomy ECGs showed a higher heart rate and two (13%) showed diffuse ST elevatio...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Frye DM,Sahn AS

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Lung cancer and pancreatic cancer are the most lethal tobacco-associated malignancies. To elucidate possible clinical interrelationships, the authors reviewed the clinicopathologic characteristics of patients treated for both pulmonary and pancreatic neoplasms. METHODS:Patients presenting with a potentially...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Schwarz RE,Chu PG,Grannis FW Jr

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The correct diagnosis of benign hyperthyroxinemia in this patient and his family members will spare them the unnecessary testing and treatment for thyrotoxicosis that has befallen some such patients. Results of the usual blood tests for assessment of thyroid function, such as T4, T3, and thyrotropin determinations, we...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Tucker WS Jr

更新日期：1989-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 51-year-old woman suffered from dyspnea for several days before she came to an outside clinic for help. Pleura biopsy was performed and the histologic diagnosis was malignant mesothelioma. Sixteen months later, a palpable left breast lump was noted. Physical examination revealed a firm mass in the breast, measuring ...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Sheen-Chen SM,Liu YW,Eng HL,Huang CC,Ko SF

更新日期：2006-12-01 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：:The sonographic and clinical findings in four patients with silicone-augmented breasts are presented. The ultrasonographic differences between breasts with silicone injections and breasts with silicone prosthesis are emphasized. Breast sonography may play a role in evaluation of silicone-augmented breasts. Awareness o...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Rosenbaum JL,Bernardino ME,Thomas JL,Wigley KD

更新日期：1981-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nodular fasciitis is a benign proliferation of fibroblasts and myofibroblasts in the subcutaneous tissues. The lesions are generally small and solitary, arising commonly in the upper extremities of adults and in the head and neck region of infants and children. A history of trauma may precede these reactive lesions, b...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Zuber TJ,Finley JL

更新日期：1994-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Smokeless tobacco (ST) use is associated with significant health risks and is increasing in prevalence in the United States. This study examined the prevalence of ST use among patients seen in two family practice centers and the documentation of that ST use in the medical record. METHODS:A survey of 209 pat...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Feierabend RH Jr

更新日期：1997-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prednisone therapy induced prompt clinical remission in a 38-year-old woman with hypereosinophilic vasculitis. Smoldering vasculitis accounts for the 38% fatality rate in treated patients with the Churg-Strauss syndrome. Complete suppression of the peripheral hypereosinophilia will reflect the efficacy of therapy more...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Gilbert GJ

更新日期：1987-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The objectives of the study were to determine the percentage of osteopathic emergency medicine (EM) residencies that require an original research project to meet the American Osteopathic Association requirement, describe the resources available to the residents and faculty members to complete their projects,...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Kirkpatrick A,Doran T,Mullins D,Gnugnoli D,Ashurst J

更新日期：2019-05-01 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：:Two new cases of Menetrier's disease in children are reported. The ten cases of this protein-losing gastropathy previously reported in the literature are reviewed. Clinical presentations, laboratory findings, possible causes, and comparison with the adult form of Menetrier's disease are discussed. Menetrier's disease ...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Kadlec G,Goodwin R,Fellows R,Andrews B

更新日期：1979-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) has caused resurgence in tuberculosis (TB) worldwide. HIV-TB coinfected individuals are at increased risk for complications of TB and HIV treatment, such as adverse drug reactions and immune reconstitution syndrome. A 17-year-old male with HIV-TB coinfection, who developed cardiac ta...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Wang SH,Menon A,Hyslop NE

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chlamydia is the most commonly reported infectious disease in the United States, yet many women at risk for chlamydia infection are not being tested. METHODS:We conducted a chlamydia screening study (Phase I) and retrospective medical chart review (Phase II) of 199 women from 16 to 40 years of age attending...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Oster NV,Rothenberg R,McPhillips-Tangum CA,Gazmararian J,Franks AL

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have described the clinical, hemodynamic, and echocardiographic features of torn aortic cusps with mitral valve fenestration in a patient with infective endocarditis. Hemodynamic studies showed left atrial pressure intermittently exceeding left ventricular end-diastolic pressure. This phenomenon corresponded with i...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Dianzumba SB,Montello NJ,Joyner CR

更新日期：1984-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The epidemiology of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) was investigated at a tertiary care hospital, and relationship was made between the clinical and genetic definitions of community- and healthcare-associated MRSA. METHODS:Nonduplicate isolates of S. aureus were collected during 2004. Iso...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Patel M,Hoesley CJ,Moser SA,Stamm AM,Baddley JW,Waites KB

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of peripheral diseases in diabetics of different age groups, the role of color Doppler in peripheral arterial disease in diabetics, and to compare the prevalence of peripheral arterial disease (PAD) in diabetics taking different therapy modalities. METHO...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Bembi V,Singh S,Singh P,Aneja GK,Arya TV,Arora R

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Extraskeletal dedifferentiated chondrosarcomas (DC) are uncommon tumors that predominantly occur in the head and neck. Herein, we describe a case of pulmonary DC detected in a patient with systemic sclerosis and presenting with a symptomatic large pleural effusion and a pulmonary lobar consolidation on chest imaging. ...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Boueiz A,Abougergi MS,Noujeim C,Bousamra A,Sfeir P,Zaatari G,Bou-Khalil P

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The topical anesthetic solution TAC (tetracaine, adrenaline, cocaine) has gained widespread acceptance as the preferred local anesthetic for repairing skin lacerations in children. Despite this popularity, there are no universally accepted guidelines for its application. We report the case of a 6-month-old infant who ...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Tipton GA,DeWitt GW,Eisenstein SJ

更新日期：1989-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Abscess of the spleen is uncommon and potentially lethal, but until recently it was rarely diagnosed except by exploratory celiotomy or at autopsy. Now, with the advent of radionuclide scanning, ultrasonography, and selective angiography, earlier diagnosis is possible in most cases. We report a case of traumatic absce...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Brown JJ,Sumner TE,Crowe JE,Shaffner LD

更新日期：1979-05-01 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：:We retrospectively reviewed the charts of 190 hospitalized patients who had human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) antibody testing at our medical center in 1986 and 1987. From 1986 to 1987, HIV antibody testing increased fourfold based on total hospital discharges. Nine patients (5%) tested positive by enzyme immunoassay...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Manian FA,Rinke D

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Preeclampsia has been frequently misdiagnosed as an entity unrelated to pregnancy, with resultant delay in appropriate management. In the case presented here, severe preeclampsia complicated by hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelet count ("HELLP syndrome") in a 32-week twin gestation was misdiagnosed as ...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Taslimi MM

更新日期：1994-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Screening mammography, particularly for women in their 40s, has become a confusing issue for many physicians. Recent scientific and political controversies regarding screening guidelines have added to this confusion. METHODS:Many randomized clinical trials have shown the benefits of mammographic screening f...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Reichle JL

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis is a nonspecific alveolar response to various forms of injuries. Many cases have been associated with hematologic malignancies. The most commonly reported complication of pulmonary alveolar proteinosis is superinfection with fungal, bacterial, and viral infections. We report a case of a ...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Bakhos R,Gattuso P,Arcot C,Reddy VB

更新日期：1996-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Subdural hematomas are among the most common forms of intracranial hemorrhage encountered in clinical practice and are a surgically remediable cause of dementia. When the symptom presentation is subtle or diffuse, a subdural hematoma can be overlooked. This is especially true among elderly people who may exhibit unrel...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Velasco J,Head M,Farlin E,Lippmann S

更新日期：1995-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Solitary abscesses of the spleen may occur as a consequence of septicemia from various septic foci, particularly intra-abdominal sites. A variety of causative organisms, including the clostridia, have been isolated. We have described a patient with multiple myeloma who had a solitary splenic abscess due to Clostridium...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Kinnaird DW,Melo JC,McKeown JM

更新日期：1987-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have reviewed 60 consecutive cases, occurring in 57 patients, of intramedullary fixation of fractures of the midshaft of the tibia done over a ten-year period with the Lottes nail. Of 50 acute fractures, 38 were open fractures, nailed after adequate irrigation and debridement; the other 12 were closed fractures. Th...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Velazco A,Whitesides TE Jr,Fleming LL

更新日期：1981-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report two cases of lymphangiomyomatosis with pleural and peritoneal chylous effusions, one without pulmonary involvement. The first patient died after seven years. The second received external irradiation to control the chylous ascites and remains alive 12 years later. The disease appears to be estrogen-dependent,...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Sheth RA,Greenberg SD,Jenkins DE,Beall AC

更新日期：1984-08-01 00:00:00