Chronic calcific pancreatitis with pancreatic duct lithiasis due to stenosing papillitis.

abstract：:In metabolic alkalosis, a compensatory decrease in alveolar ventilation with hypercapnia has been noted only rarely. We recently managed a patient with gastric outlet obstruction from a duodenal ulcer who survived after arriving in the emergency room comatose with severe hypochloremic metabolic alkalosis, compensatory...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Lavie CJ,Crocker EF Jr,Key KJ,Ferguson TG

更新日期：1986-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A woman developed anterior uveitis at age 24, inflammatory bowel disease at age 29, and ankylosing spondylitis at age 45 by history. There were frequent recurrences. An HLA-B27 test was positive at age 53. The literature indicates that all of these conditions together in a HLA-B27-positive woman are uncommon. Physicia...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Singleton EM,Hutson SE

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We examined present and anticipated future levels of career satisfaction among psychiatrists in the greater Houston area. We gathered data by means of an anonymous questionnaire. The strongest univariate correlations between background variables and current and anticipated future levels of career satisfaction were fou...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： McKelvey RS,Webb JA

更新日期：1995-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although exceedingly rare, fulminant hepatic failure (FHF) in immunocompetent patients can develop with primary or recurrent infection due to herpes simplex virus (HSV). The diagnosis is frequently obscured by the absence of mucocutaneous involvement. Elevated transaminase values with leukopenia and a relatively low b...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Fahy RJ,Crouser E,Pacht ER

更新日期：2000-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with recurrent thrombosis may have one of the thrombophilias described in recent literature. These clotting disorders may involve abnormalities in platelets, fibrinogen, plasminogen, protein C, protein S, or antithrombin III. There is usually a family history of clotting disorders, since most of these are inh...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Patton D

更新日期：1988-10-01 00:00:00

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：:Hypothyroidism in the elderly may be associated with nonspecific symptoms. To determine the prevalence of undiagnosed hypothyroidism in residents of a skilled nursing facility, we screened 434 male and 137 female residents, aged 60 years or older, for thyroid dysfunction. Overt hypothyroidism was found in three men an...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Drinka PJ,Nolten WE

更新日期：1990-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 42-year-old woman had dysentery caused by the Shiga bacillus, Shigella dysenteriae type 1, while taking diphenoxylate with atropine during and after her return from a trip to Mexico. Although she was treated with appropriate antibiotics, she suffered a prolonged and toxic acute course followed by intermittent bouts ...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Rice PA,Baine WB

更新日期：1980-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aspergilloma is a common complication of cystic lung disease; it is widely considered to be a saprophytic colonization and local or disseminated invasion is unusual. We describe a patient with stage IV sarcoidosis and bilateral aspergillomas in whom locally invasive disease led to spinal cord compression. ...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Polatty RC,Cooper KR,Kerkering TM

更新日期：1984-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Injuries from sea urchins result from penetration of the calcareous spines into the skin. Local pain of several days' duration is the most common symptom, but systemic reaction from toxins found in certain species can occur. There is no uniformly accepted successful treatment other than cleansing the wound. Attempts t...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Baden HP,Burnett JW

更新日期：1977-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The diagnosis of granular acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) can be problematic as the cytoplasmic granules found in many blast cells may mimic those seen in acute myelogenous leukemia (AML). This rare variant of B-cell ALL is more commonly diagnosed in children, but may occur in adults. We report a case of granular B...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Fulcher JW,Allred TJ,Kulharya A,Satya-Prakash KL,Seigler M,Neibarger D,Mazzella FM

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have described a patient with community-acquired, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus epidermidis endocarditis that occurred on a prolapsing mitral valve. The patient was successfully treated with vancomycin and rifampin for six weeks and had no signs of relapse four months later. ...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Lockman DS,Chew WH,Rissing JP

更新日期：1983-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A cross-sectional survey of a total semirural biracial population of children was conducted to determine the prevalence and types of cardiac disease. Of 4,074 children examined, 146 were thought to have significant cardiac murmurs. One hundred thirteen of these participated in a follow-up study in which they received ...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Akman D,Berenson GS,Blonde CV,Webber LS,Stopa AR

更新日期：1982-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The hypothenar hammer syndrome is a distinct entity of digital ischemia caused by the repetitive compression of the distal ulnar artery against the hook of the hamate. Definite diagnosis should most likely rely on selective arteriography. Primary resection with anastomosis and cervicodorsal sympathectomy have both bee...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Ettien JT,Allen JT,Vargas C

更新日期：1981-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a ten-year period 139 patients with epidermoid carcinoma of the esophagus were treated by palliative feeding procedures, palliative radiation therapy, radiation therapy for cure, or resection. Analysis of the results of these modes of therapy indicates that long-term palliation is best achieved when resection is th...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Hollenbeck JI,Tobias JA,Wheat MW,Daicoff GR

更新日期：1976-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe a rare occurrence of comorbidity of schizophreniform disorder and borderline personality disorder as an initial patient presentation. ...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Houry D,Johnson J,Cabrejos C

更新日期：1998-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have described a case of hypophosphatasia with a mild progressive course. This condition and its familial propensity may be more prevalent than recognized. Thus, family members of a patient with hypophosphatasia should be screened for this disorder. Enthusiastic pharmacologic, hormonal, and/or dietary supplemental ...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Coto H,Douglas JE

更新日期：1983-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Psoriasis treatments range from topical treatments and phototherapy to oral systemic medications and injections. Despite good control of the disease when applying appropriate treatments (according to disease severity, insurance parameters, patient preference, and patients' ability to adhere), continued advancements wi...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Smith J,Cline A,Feldman SR

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We reviewed the charts of 106 patients treated with carbamazepine. Age, sex, race, seizure type, seizure focus, age at onset, duration of epileptic illness, reasons for discontinuing treatment, other medications, and response to treatment of seizures, psychiatric symptoms, and behavioral symptoms were recorded. Statis...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Burns RL,Jenkins PL,Vallini AD

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of stress echocardiography (SE) in an elderly population was retrospectively evaluated and compared with myocardial perfusion scintigraphy (MPS) in a similar group. Patients > or = 80 years of age were evaluated by treadmill or pharmacologic SE (group 1; n = 65) to determine its predictive value for cardiac ev...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Font VE,Lara WC,Bournigal DR

更新日期：1996-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 32 patients with the onset of myasthenia gravis after age 50, myasthenic crisis occurred in 53% and persisted for a mean of 33 days (range six to 84 days). Three of the patients had a second crisis. Precipitating factors were found in 60% of the episodes. Treatment of 20 episodes of crisis resulted in excellent rec...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Sellman MS,Mayer RF

更新日期：1985-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nearly three million persons in the United States are viremic with hepatitis C (HCV). Despite a decreasing incidence of HCV in this country, the prevalence of HCV-related chronic liver disease is increasing. Most infections in the United States are acquired by intravenous drug use. The chronicity rate of HCV is high, ...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Pearlman BL

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although dizziness is a common symptom in both primary care and referral practices, the relative frequency of various causes has not been well delineated. METHODS:A MEDLINE search identified 12 articles containing original data on the etiology of dizziness in consecutive patients. Study sites included prima...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Kroenke K,Hoffman RM,Einstadter D

更新日期：2000-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have used the island gluteus maximus musculocutaneous flap to cover sacral pressure sores. In this report, we describe the surgical anatomy, cadaveric dissections (n = 25), and postoperative follow-up (one to 40 months) in 13 clinical cases. Our results compare favorably with those of other previously reported seri...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Rees RS,Reilley AF,Nanney LB,Lynch JB

更新日期：1985-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Reviewed are 200 cases in which endolaryngeal suspension microsurgical procedures were done using intravenous anesthesia and Venturi insufflation oxygenation. Patients included 177 adults and 23 children, ranging in age from 20 months to 88 years. No significant complications were observed. The technic allowed the glo...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Urban GE Jr

更新日期：1976-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This case study supports the plea by a number of psychiatrists for thorough psychiatric and psychologic screening of all persons seeking sexual reassignment surgery. The patient, a female impersonator taking estrogen, was seriously considering such an operation in order to cope with identity problems and an inability ...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Roback H,McKee E,Vogelfanger R,Corney R

更新日期：1975-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gaseous distention of the stomach at the time of arteriography enhances the contrast of densities within the pancreatic parenchyma, resulting in excellent visualization and therefore precise preoperative localization of insulin-secreting tumors of the pancreas. This relatively simple modification of selective arteriog...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Aldrete JS,Han SY,Henao F

更新日期：1983-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The problem of high body mass index (BMI) for age in the Head Start population in Texas is of great concern. The primarily Mexican American population is at high risk for diabetes and cardiovascular disease. This study examines the prevalence of elevated BMI for age in the Head Start population in a sampling ...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Piziak V,Morgan-Cox M,Tubbs J,Rajab MH

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An 8 year-old girl had a large congenital nevus involving the posterior thigh, leg, and foot. The nevus on non-weight-bearing areas was resected, and the areas were resurfaced with artificial skin and ultra-thin split-thickness grafts. A good result was ultimately achieved. Our management of this case and the relative...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Thomas WO,Rayburn S,LeBlanc RT,Powell RW,Luterman A

更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Agenesis of the gallbladder is a rare anomaly believed to be an organogenetic failure. This is the third instance of familial agenesis of the gallbladder reported in the literature. The diagnosis of agenesis of the gallbladder can only be made during exploratory celiotomy and must be confirmed by an intraoperative nee...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Sterchi JM,Baine RW,Myers RT

更新日期：1977-04-01 00:00:00