Abstract:
:A previously undescribed type of congenital abdominal wall hernia is described. Presentation was with the symptoms and signs of subacute large bowel obstruction. The diagnosis was suggested by barium enema and confirmed at laparotomy.
journal_name
Postgrad Med Jjournal_title
Postgraduate medical journalauthors
Siriwardena AKdoi
10.1136/pgmj.65.760.112subject
Has Abstractpub_date
1989-02-01 00:00:00pages
112-3issue
760eissn
0032-5473issn
1469-0756journal_volume
65pub_type
杂志文章abstract::Three patients with Crohn's disease are described who were treated by ileal resection for intestinal obstruction. Histological examination of the resected specimen in each case established the diagnosis of adenocarcinoma of the small intestine complicating Crohn's disease. This diagnosis should be considered in patien...
journal_title:Postgraduate medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1136/pgmj.71.833.172
更新日期:1995-03-01 00:00:00
abstract:PURPOSE:Large population studies now demonstrate that frailty is prevalent in all adult age groups. Limited data exist on the association between frailty and surgical outcome in younger patients. The aim of the study was to explore the agreement between frailty identification tools and collect pilot data on their predi...
journal_title:Postgraduate medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1136/postgradmedj-2020-139417
更新日期:2021-01-12 00:00:00
abstract::A 5 year old female child presented with a psoas haematoma as the first manifestation of haemophilia B. Molecular genetic studies were performed to investigate the inheritance of the disorder and the mechanisms by which females may express the haemophilia B phenotype are discussed. ...
journal_title:Postgraduate medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1136/pgmj.70.829.828
更新日期:1994-11-01 00:00:00
abstract::A fatal case of occult foramen magnum meningioma is described which presented with features of cervical myelopathy confirmed by cervical myelogram. Surgical decompression led to initial improvement followed by progressive deterioration and death. Postmortem examination revealed a 4 cm diameter foramen magnum meningiom...
journal_title:Postgraduate medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1136/pgmj.69.815.720
更新日期:1993-09-01 00:00:00
abstract::The first case of the Zollinger-Ellison syndrome treated from the outset continuously for more than a year with the histamine H2-receptor antagonist cimetidine is reported. Symptomatic response has been dramatic and sustained, marked endoscopic improvement has been observed with healing of oesophageal, gastric and sto...
journal_title:Postgraduate medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1136/pgmj.53.626.749
更新日期:1977-12-01 00:00:00
abstract::Renal disease in Churg-Strauss syndrome is generally thought to be benign in nature, thereby distinguishing this rare condition from other necrotizing vasculitides. We report a case in which acute renal failure developed during the aggressive vasculitic phase of the illness requiring dialysis therapy. After one week o...
journal_title:Postgraduate medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1136/pgmj.64.755.713
更新日期:1988-09-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Postgraduate medical education bodies and national patient safety institutes recommend that trainees develop patient safety competencies such as those for Morbidity and Mortality (M&M) rounds, yet there exists no model for their educational delivery. OBJECTIVE:We studied the effect of a single educational i...
journal_title:Postgraduate medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1136/postgradmedj-2015-133265
更新日期:2016-11-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Postgraduate medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1136/pgmj.60.702.272
更新日期:1984-04-01 00:00:00
abstract::Two patients with sarcoidosis and glomerular mesangial proliferative lesions are described. Although a causative relationship between sarcoidosis and glomerulonephritis has been suggested, critical review of the literature fails to confirm this. ...
journal_title:Postgraduate medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1136/pgmj.68.797.206
更新日期:1992-03-01 00:00:00
abstract::The case is reported of a patient presenting with recurrent acute myocardial infarction due to stent thrombosis resulting from possible clopidogrel resistance caused by interaction between clopidogrel and anti-tuberculosis drugs. A brief overview of drug interaction as a risk factor for clopidogrel resistance is given...
journal_title:Postgraduate medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1136/pgmj.2007.065193
更新日期:2008-04-01 00:00:00
abstract::The acute and long-term haemodynamic effects of pindolol, practolol, alprenolol, oxprenolol, acebutolol, penbutolol, metoprolol, atenolol, propranolol and timolol in patients with uncomplicated hypertension as reported in the literature were analysed. The long-term effects of these beta-adrenoceptor antagonists on pla...
journal_title:Postgraduate medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:
更新日期:1983-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::Although there is good evidence that D-penicillamine can induce polymyositis, the exact pathogenic mechanism remains unclear. We report two patients with psoriatic arthritis and primary biliary cirrhosis respectively, who developed polymyositis while receiving D-penicillamine treatment for their primary diseases. Whet...
journal_title:Postgraduate medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1136/pgmj.67.793.1018
更新日期:1991-11-01 00:00:00
abstract::A previously healthy patient developed serologically-proven Yersinia pseudotuberculosis enterocolitis and made a complete recovery. Over a year later, further gastrointestinal symptoms developed and Crohn's disease was diagnosed. The possible relevance to the aetiology of Crohn's disease is discussed. ...
journal_title:Postgraduate medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1136/pgmj.61.712.173
更新日期:1985-02-01 00:00:00
abstract::Two patients with nephrotic syndrome developed fatal fulminant hepatitis B following withdrawal of prednisolone or cyclophosphamide. Immunosuppressive therapy probably enhanced hepatitis B virus (HBV) replication and widespread infection of hepatocytes; its withdrawal permitted a return of immune competence resulting ...
journal_title:Postgraduate medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1136/pgmj.64.750.325
更新日期:1988-04-01 00:00:00
abstract::Using the WHO/ISFC definition and recommendations of nomenclature for cardiomyopathies, the aetiology is unknown. Over many years research has concentrated on defining pathogenetic mechanisms and owing to the widespread use of the bioptome-permitting recovery of fresh endomyocardial tissue-myocarditis has emerged as b...
journal_title:Postgraduate medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:1992-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::We report a case of persistent chorea as a manifestation of thyrotoxicosis. The chorea was severe and persisted after the patient was rendered euthyroid. Dopamine antagonists only partially suppressed the involuntary movements during the first few months. It was eventually controlled with haloperidol, but whenever she...
journal_title:Postgraduate medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1136/pgmj.64.756.789
更新日期:1988-10-01 00:00:00
abstract::Lymphocyte adenosine deaminase (L-ADA) activity, a measure of lymphocyte activity, was estimated in 10 healthy controls and 30 patients with typhoid fever (20 uncomplicated and 10 complicated) at the time of admission, at onset of complications and weekly until recovery. Mean L-ADA activity in healthy controls was 20....
journal_title:Postgraduate medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1136/pgmj.68.798.268
更新日期:1992-04-01 00:00:00
abstract::The treatment of renal anaemia by recombinant human erythropoietin (EPO) is now well established. Several studies have examined the pharmacokinetics and efficacy of the drug given intravenously, intraperitoneally and subcutaneously and there is increasing evidence that the subcutaneous route has several advantages inc...
journal_title:Postgraduate medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1136/pgmj.67.783.9
更新日期:1991-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::A case of intrahepatic cholestatic jaundice following warfarin therapy is described. The patient made a complete recovery on withdrawal on the drug. ...
journal_title:Postgraduate medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1136/pgmj.56.659.671
更新日期:1980-09-01 00:00:00
abstract::A 22 year old woman was admitted with amitriptyline overdose. Twenty six hours later she developed acute myocardial infarction. Cardiotoxic effects of tricyclic antidepressants are discussed and the importance of considering myocardial infarction as a complication of tricyclic antidepressant overdose is emphasized. ...
journal_title:Postgraduate medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1136/pgmj.64.758.968
更新日期:1988-12-01 00:00:00
abstract::Asthma is an inflammatory disease characterized by infiltration of the airways by eosinophils and ensuing bronchial hyperresponsiveness. The activation of eosinophils and their recruitment to the airways are strongly influenced by T-lymphocytes and their products. There is now evidence that successful therapy of asthm...
journal_title:Postgraduate medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:
更新日期:1991-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the fifth most common cancer in the world, and has a wide geographical variation. Eighty per cent of HCC is attributed to hepatitis B virus (HBV). The predominant carcinogenic mechanism of HBV associated HCC is through the process of liver cirrhosis, but direct oncogenic effects of HB...
journal_title:Postgraduate medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1136/pgmj.2006.047431
更新日期:2006-08-01 00:00:00
abstract::Tuberculous infection of the oesophagus is rare. This is confirmed by our present review of cases managed in our teaching hospitals over a period of 18 years which uncovered only 11 patients. The main presentation is that of dysphagia whose algorithm of investigation should seek to differentiate tuberculosis from carc...
journal_title:Postgraduate medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1136/pgmj.68.796.110
更新日期:1992-02-01 00:00:00
abstract::The effective training of facilitator/ tutors is crucial to the success of a problem-based learning approach to medical education. New skills are needed to accomplish the change from giver of information to facilitator of learning, coach, and guide. This paper outlines considerations for the design of a tutor training...
journal_title:Postgraduate medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1136/pgmj.72.850.474
更新日期:1996-08-01 00:00:00
abstract::A 3-year-old girl is described who became oliguric and hypoglycaemic whilst receiving an excessive dose of sulphadiazine. The mechanism of the hypoglycaemia is discussed. ...
journal_title:Postgraduate medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1136/pgmj.53.616.103
更新日期:1977-02-01 00:00:00
abstract::Repeated pneumonia and hypogammaglobulinaemia was associated with long term low dose steroid therapy. Clinical improvement with restoration of antibody levels followed substitution of aerosol for oral therapy. ...
journal_title:Postgraduate medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1136/pgmj.61.716.523
更新日期:1985-06-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) anomaly is one of the macroenzymes. Macroenzymes are enzymes in serum that have formed high molecular mass complexes, either by self polymerisation or by association with other serum components. The aim of this study was to identify the properties of LDH anomaly and observe the cha...
journal_title:Postgraduate medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1136/pgmj.2003.015420
更新日期:2004-08-01 00:00:00
abstract::We report what we believe is the first recorded case of Mondor's disease associated with metastatic lung cancer presenting in the breast. An association between Mondor's disease and primary breast cancer has been described previously. In patients with Mondor's disease and primary breast cancer has been described previ...
journal_title:Postgraduate medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1136/pgmj.65.768.779
更新日期:1989-10-01 00:00:00
abstract::The effects of cholestyramine in the peritoneal cavity of the rat are described. Cholestyramine causes mild peritonitis with adhesion formation between the liver and the omentum. In the management of biliary peritonitis, a lavage solution containing a suspension of cholestyramine would appear to be contra-indicated by...
journal_title:Postgraduate medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1136/pgmj.55.650.881
更新日期:1979-12-01 00:00:00
abstract::A case of hypereosinophilic syndrome is reported. Investigation failed to reveal any precipitating cause or evidence of leukaemia. Death was due to intractable cardiac failure, and post-mortem examination showed infiltration of the myocardium with sheets of immature cells. The relevance of these cells is discussed and...
journal_title:Postgraduate medical journal
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1136/pgmj.55.639.39
更新日期:1979-01-01 00:00:00