Obstruction of the inferior vena cava complicating hemodialysis in polycystic kidney disease.

abstract：:A case of Wuchereria bancrofti filariasis was recently seen in a Haitian immigrant in Charleston, SC. The Caribbean area is a known endemic focus for this organism. With the increased numbers of immigrants from that area, it is likely that other such cases will be seen in the US. ...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Morris RC,Pappas AA,Garvin AJ

更新日期：1985-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Each year an estimated 1.3 million Americans suffer eye injuries. There is little information in the literature regarding the prevalence, demographic characteristics, and prognosis of these patients. The Eye Injury Registry of Alabama (EIRA) serves as the first and only statewide system of its kind for the collection ...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Morris RE,Witherspoon CD,Helms HA Jr,Feist RM,Byrne JB Jr

更新日期：1987-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Arsenic poisonings occur in Mississippi despite public education campaigns to prevent poisonings in the home. We reviewed 44 Mississippi cases of arsenic exposures occurring from January 1986 to May 1990. We compared the epidemiologic differences between unintentional and intentional poisonings. Cases were found and c...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Park MJ,Currier M

更新日期：1991-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Seizures are common in acute exacerbations of hepatic porphyria, even though the etiology is not identified in most cases. We have reported a case of normeperidine-induced seizures in a patient with hereditary coproporphyria. Although meperidine is commonly used for pain control during acute attacks in these patients,...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Deeg MA,Rajamani K

更新日期：1990-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute methemoglobinemia is a medical emergency that can rapidly become fatal. A substantial number of drugs, including topical preparations, can precipitate this condition. I report a rare example of severe, acute methemoglobinemia caused by oropharyngeal anesthesia with topical benzocaine spray for orogastric intubat...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Cooper HA

更新日期：1997-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Considerable controversy exists with regard to therapeutic efficacy of plasmapheresis in the immune-mediated demyelinating disorders of the peripheral and central nervous system: acute inflammatory polyneuropathy (Guillain-Barré syndrome), chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy, and multiple sclerosis. In a...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Tindall RS,Rollins JA

更新日期：1986-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Reported is the association of condyloma acuminatum and squamous carcinoma of the vulva in three cases and condyloma followed by squamous dysplasia in a fourth case. This association has previously been reported in both male and female genitalia and in the perianal area. In our four cases, cancer or squamous dysplasia...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Rhatigan RM,Saffos RO

更新日期：1977-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have reported the case of a 30-year-old woman with Cushing's disease who died of massive pulmonary thromboembolism 5 weeks after successful transsphenoidal hypophysectomy. Glucocorticoid excess appears to cause a hypercoagulable state, and consideration of this thromboembolic propensity and its potential duration a...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Jackson JA,Trowbridge A,Smigiel M

更新日期：1990-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Whereas painless gross hematuria in the hemophiliac is usually secondary to the basic coagulation defect, it is not always so. An elderly man presented with this clinical situation which, after a protracted course, was ultimately proven to be associated with an infarcted kidney. In retrospect, the patient's age and th...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Carroll RR,Kitchens CS

更新日期：1982-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Coronary artery spasm can occur in the presence of excessive alpha-adrenergic tone. A decrease in protective coronary vasodilator substance and enhanced alpha-adrenergic responsiveness, which occurs in the setting of hypothroidism and beta blockade, predisposes to coronary artery spasm. The case presented supports the...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Schoolmeester WL,Jackman WM

更新日期：1979-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Though low, the incidence of malaria in the United States is not insignificant and can be the source of infection in febrile travelers returning from endemic areas. Clinicians practicing in the United States must have a basic understanding of the malaria life cycle and its treatments to properly diagnose and treat thi...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Bledsoe GH

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A patient ingested a massive amount of an oral theophylline preparation and recovered. The paucity of central nervous system manifestations may have been related to the presence of fulminant diarrhea with expulsion of the tablets per rectum. ...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Iberti TJ,Hammond RS

更新日期：1978-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We evaluated the medical history, physical examination, and laboratory tests done on 245 patients with laparoscopically proven ectopic pregnancies. The absence of abdominal pain was the only clinically useful negative predictive value (91%) regarding tubal rupture. Although mean levels of serum human chorionic gonadot...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Hirata AJ,Soper DE,Bump RC,Hurt WG

更新日期：1991-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Inclusion of select orthopedic problems in the orthopedics observation unit (OOU) may reduce hospital admissions. Our system allows OOU status for 24 hours, but the effect on admissions is unknown. Our primary hypothesis was that we could predict which OOU patients required admission based on the presence of...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Ernst AA,Jones J,Weiss SJ,Silva O

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diagnosis and management of hand infections in the elderly can be challenging. The general principles of rest, elevation, compresses, and drainage when appropriate apply. Antibiotics are important to therapy. Review of data from elderly patients and comparison with a younger population having identical infections show...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Stromberg BV

更新日期：1985-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We studied etiologic factors important in colonization of 179 central venous catheters (CVCs) in patients randomized into group 1 (who received daily topical applications of povidone-iodine) or group 2 (who received only dry dressing changes). Colonization rates of CVC tips were similar between group 1 (18/84 or 21%) ...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Prager RL,Silva J Jr

更新日期：1984-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this review article is to selectively examine research that was designed to evaluate the relation between religious involvement and health among older people. Four facets of religion are examined in detail: church-based social support, religious coping, forgiveness, and prayer. In addition, potential ne...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Krause N

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Central hypothyroidism is an exceedingly rare form of hypothyroidism that results from a variety of conditions affecting the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland. The classic biochemical abnormality seen in these patients includes a low serum level of circulating thyroxine (T4) concomitant with an inappropriately low ...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Basaria S,Altman K,Braga-Basaria M

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present the case of a 59-year-old woman with an International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics stage IIIB serous psammocarcinoma. Only 12 cases of this rare ovarian neoplasm have been reported previously. These tumors act like borderline tumors and, therefore, do not usually require chemotherapy or radiation...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Powell JL,McDonald TJ,White WC

更新日期：1998-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Clinicians should be on the alert for the possibility of underlying thyrotoxicosis in patients having an affective disturbance. An initial detailed medical history and complete physical examination is essential even in severely agitated, threatening patients. The danger of inappropriate diagnosis and treatment of thes...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Regan WM

更新日期：1988-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have described a case of malignant schwannoma (MS) originating from the posterior mediastinum with subsequent pathologic rupture of the thoracic aorta. The patient presented with acute retrosternal pain radiating to the back, and she died on the day of admission. Necropsy revealed a large hemothorax and a tumor mas...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Bambirra EA,Miranda D

更新日期：1980-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vesicoureteral reflux occurs in approximately 50% of duplex systems that undergo evaluation and most commonly involves the lower renal segment ureter. The therapeutic approach can be tailored for each case after careful evaluation of the anatomic and functional status of each renal unit. If reparative srugery is indic...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Currie DP

更新日期：1976-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 38-year-old African-American male complaining of pain in multiple joints was initially diagnosed with gouty arthritis concurrent with gonococcal septic arthritis. The diagnosis was made based on arthrocentesis results showing Gram-variable cocci and monosodium urate crystals in the synovial fluid. Final blood and sy...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Bookstaver PB,Rudisill CN

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have described a case in which the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis with findings of progressive paraplegia and a neurogenic bladder led to supravesical urinary diversion. Pyocystis led to creation of a urethrovesicovaginal fistula. Psychotherapy later uncovered hysterical conversion reaction. Which was cured with h...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Frentz GD,Wilcox ME,Epstein AW

更新日期：1981-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nonmenstrual toxic shock syndrome (TSS) due to Staphylococcus aureus can lead to significant morbidity and mortality. While drotrecogin alfa (DA) has been employed in patients with Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) severe sepsis and septic shock, its utility in TSS remains unclear. The authors report ...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Haddadin DW,Samnani IQ,Moorman JP

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of an extramedullary plasmacytoma (EMP), which presented with a solitary pelvic tumor, is reported. Complete tumor resection was performed, followed by radiation therapy. Our experience demonstrates a satisfactory short-term oncological outcome. ...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Lai CR,Chung SD,Tai HC,Huang SY,Chang YL,Chueh SC

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lactulose is a poorly absorbed synthetic disaccharide frequently used in the treatment of portasystemic encephalopathy. Because lactulose syrup contains small amounts of absorbable sugars, it may cause hyperglycemia in diabetic individuals, but is usually well tolerated. We report the case of a patient with diet-contr...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Kirkman MS,Zimmerman DR,Filippini SA

更新日期：1995-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Electrical injuries may occur from high or low voltage contact. Low voltage injuries usually occur in the home, tetany may lead to sustained contact, and dangerous cardiac disturbances often result. High voltage injuries are usually work related and result from brief contact but may cause serious tissue destruction an...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Martinez JA,Nguyen T

更新日期：2000-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Keloid management remains controversial, and recurrence and untoward side effects limit the use of many techniques. During a seven-year period, I surgically treated 19 children, aged 3 to 17 (mean 10.5 years), with a total of 28 keloids. After aseptic skin preparation, the interface between the keloid and normal skin ...

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Golladay ES

更新日期：1988-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cluster headache (CH), though not fully characterized until this century, is a relatively common primary headache disorder. METHODS:We reviewed pertinent literature on CH and related cephalalgias. RESULTS:We found that CH typically occurs in middle-aged men and has a characteristic cyclic temporal pattern....

journal_title：Southern medical journal

authors： Mendizabal JE,Umaña E,Zweifler RM

更新日期：1998-07-01 00:00:00