abstract：:Epilepsy is the most common neurological complication in pregnancy. Women with epilepsy have a higher risk of complications in pregnancy. In Croatia, women with epilepsy are treated by neurologists at tertiary centers according to the place of residence. We prospectively followed-up pregnancies in women with epilepsy ...

journal_title：Acta clinica Croatica

authors： Miškov S,Gjergja Juraški R,Mikula I,Bašić S,Bošnjak Pašić M,Košec V,Sabol Z,Fučić A,Sajko T,Bašić Kes V

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the study was to assess diagnostic accuracy (sensitivity and specificity) of Fenyö-Lindberg and Teicher scores for distinguishing patients that need immediate surgical treatment from the others, in a female population from an urban setting. The study prospectively included 130 female patients admitted to th...

journal_title：Acta clinica Croatica

authors： Madžar Z,Kopljar M,Madžar T,Mesić M,Mužina Mišić D,Čiček S,Zovak M

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this article, we document a conclusive case of nebivolol-induced hyperkalemia for the first time in the known medical literature. Hyperkalemia is associated with serious conditions such as cardiac arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death. Nebivolol was not known to cause hyperkalemia, and this event is not listed in it...

journal_title：Acta clinica Croatica

authors： Altabas K,Altabas V,Gulin T

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We investigated concentrations and roles of insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) and its binding protein (IGF1BP-3), growth hormone (GH), insulin, and markers of insulin resistance and inflammation in acute myocardial infarction (AMI). We aimed to assess any possible association between serum GH/IGF-1 axis following A...

journal_title：Acta clinica Croatica

authors： Dizdarević-Hudić L,Kusljugić Z,Baraković F,Hajder M,Hudić I

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the study was to assess the influence of gap shape on biomechanical results in extra-articular distal humeral fracture: with contact on the posterior part (by anterior gap) and contact on ulnar column (by radial gap). The goal was to examine if and to what extent did displacements decrease in comparison wit...

journal_title：Acta clinica Croatica

authors： Sabalić S,Maričić H,Tomičević Z,Kodvanj J

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Botryoid cyst, a rare type of odontogenic cyst, is usually considered a multilocular variant of lateral periodontal cyst. It was first described in 1973, and up to the present less than a hundred cases have been reported in the literature. Botryoid cysts are characterized by a multilocular histologic finding and a hig...

journal_title：Acta clinica Croatica

authors： Vidaković B,Uljanić I,Grgurević J,Perić B,Manojlović S

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There are many false assumptions, both in the general population and among physicians, regarding the influence of radiation on pregnant patients and the fetus during diagnostic procedures, in spite of scientific facts based on studies. These false assumptions are mostly based on the idea that every diagnostic procedur...

journal_title：Acta clinica Croatica

authors： Popić Ramač J,Garaj Vrhovac V,Vidjak V,Brnić Z,Radošević Babić B

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Heart rate variability (HRV) gives information on the sympathetic-parasympathetic autonomic balance. The aim of the study was to analyze sympathovagal balance after acute spinal cord injury (SCI), demonstrated by linear measures in time and frequency domain of HRV and to analyze the effect of corticosteroids on HRV pa...

journal_title：Acta clinica Croatica

authors： Krstačić A,Krstačić G,Gamberger D

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a first case of refractory several-hour sinus bradycardia, a rare but already described side effect of intramuscular administration of carboprost tromethamine to induce abortion for medical indication in a patient without cardiovascular and other diseases. After administration of atropine sulfate 3x0.5 mg in...

journal_title：Acta clinica Croatica

authors： Habek JA,Habek D,Gulin D

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite decades of experience in tracheotomy, there still exists a controversy over its ideal timing. The aim of our study was to compare the impact of early and late percutaneous tracheotomy in terms of their ability to reduce mechanical ventilation duration and length of stay in Intensive Care Unit, as well as the f...

journal_title：Acta clinica Croatica

authors： Turković TM,Lukić A,Perić M

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Moebius syndrome is a rare nonprogressive congenital neurological disorder with a wide range of severity and variability of symptoms. This diversity is a consequence of dysfunction of different cranial nerves (most often facial and abducens nerves), accompanying orofacial abnormalities, musculoskeletal malformations, ...

journal_title：Acta clinica Croatica

authors： Budić I,Šurdilović D,Slavković A,Marjanović V,Stević M,Simić D

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the last several decades, a great number of studies have pointed to a dramatic increase of type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) incidence in the whole world, especially in younger age groups. Therefore, the aim of the study was to assess changes in the age distribution at onset of T1DM in Montenegro children aged < 15 y...

journal_title：Acta clinica Croatica

authors： Samardžić M,Martinović M,Nedović-Vuković M,Popović-Samardžić M

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rabies is a zoonotic disease (a disease transmitted to humans from animals) that is caused by a virus. The disease affects domestic and wild animals, and is spread to people through close contact with infectious material, usually saliva, via bites or scratches. Rabies is present on all continents with the exception of...

journal_title：Acta clinica Croatica

authors： Vodopija R,Racz A,Pahor Đ

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the study was to assess the use of echocardiographic measurements in newborns of diabetic mothers. Maternal diabetes is associated with an increased risk of morbidity and mortality in pregnancy and in perinatal period. Thirty-five newborns of diabetic mothers (pre- gestational or gestational diabetes; case ...

journal_title：Acta clinica Croatica

authors： Hăşmăşanu MG,Bolboacă SD,Matyas M,Zaharie GC

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Autoimmune polyglandular syndrome by definition consists of two or more endocrinological insufficiencies or two organ specific autoimmune diseases. There are no stringent criteria for endocrinological evaluation of patients with one endocrine insufficiency. However, detailed endocrinological evaluation should be under...

journal_title：Acta clinica Croatica

authors： Vrkljan AM,Grasić D,Kruljac I,Nikolić M,Filipović-Cugura J,Ulamec M,Kovacić K,Babić N,Ljubicić N

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic wounds on lower extremities most commonly result from chronic venous insufficiency. Chronic leg ulcer impacts the quality of life in a number of ways such as reduced mobility, pain, unpleasant odor, sleep disturbances, social isolation, etc. This study included 100 patients with chronic wounds/lower leg ulcer ...

journal_title：Acta clinica Croatica

authors： Brtan Romić R,Brtan A,Romić I,Cvitanović H,Duvančić T,Lugović-Mihić L

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The incidence of heterotopic/ectopic pregnancy in recent times has increased partly due to the increase in assisted reproductive technologies, whereas such medical cases and cervical pregnancy in particular are extremely rare with spontaneous conception. We report on three patients referred to our department in one we...

journal_title：Acta clinica Croatica

authors： Ivkošić IE,Bauman R,Ujević B,Vasilj O,Kojić IP,Ivkošić A,Vukušić D,Turudić TP

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the study was to investigate the association between some lifestyle-attributable risk factors of atherosclerosis, such as body mass index (BMI), oral contraceptives, hormone replacement therapy, smoking and alcohol consumption with breast arterial calcification (BAC) and its intensity on mammograms, and to ...

journal_title：Acta clinica Croatica

authors： Kosović V,Krolo I,Zadravec D,Drviš P

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 57-year-old multiparous housewife was hospitalized at University Clinical Center with painless, ulcerated, huge tumor of the vulva, which had progressively increased in size during the last five years. It was a firm, ulcerated mass involving the left vulva and measuring 35 cm in diameter. The vaginal orifice was dev...

journal_title：Acta clinica Croatica

authors： Fatušić J,Hudić I,Fatušić Z,Čićkušić E,Šarkanović G

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of our study was to describe and interpret national trends in thyroid cancer in Croatian men and women during the 1988-2010 period, to better understand the incidence and mortality trends in comparison with other populations, and to determine the proportion of certain histologic subtypes of thyroid cancer and ...

journal_title：Acta clinica Croatica

authors： Vučemilo L,Znaor T,Kuliš T,Šekerija M,Znaor A

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Foreign body ingestion is a common problem in children, but magnet ingestion is relatively rare. However, when it occurs, it tends to have a high rate of complications. This is a case report of a 3-year-old child who swallowed multiple magnetic toys, subsequently developing jejunoileal perforation and volvulus. This c...

journal_title：Acta clinica Croatica

authors： Arslan S,Basuguy E,Zeytun H,Okur MH,Aydogdu B,Arslan MS

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Person-oriented medicine is characterized by a holistic approach in patient ma- nagement that embraces physical, psychological, social and spiritual aspects of health and dise- ase. It responds to the needs of patients and health care workers to form an effective therapeutic relationship based on trust, empathy, compa...

journal_title：Acta clinica Croatica

authors： Lisak M,Demarin V,Trkanjec Z,Zavoreo I,Kes VB

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cavernous malformations are classified as a group of vascular malformations of the central nervous system. Conservative treatment of brainstem cavernomas is accompanied with poor outcome. Surgery ofbrainstem cavernomas still poses a challenge due to the high risk of neurological damage and respectable morbidity. We re...

journal_title：Acta clinica Croatica

authors： Rotim K,Sajko T,Škoro I,Zmajević-Schönwald M,Borić M

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Reverse shoulder prosthesis has become one of the most often used prosthetic implants in shoulder replacement surgery. It has a wide spectrum of indications, starting from comminuted humeral fractures and posttraumatic arthritis to arthritis caused by the rotator cuff loss. Its application at our hospital began in 200...

journal_title：Acta clinica Croatica

authors： Benčić I,Matejčić A,Dojčinović B,Ćuti T

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Liposarcoma is one of the most common soft-tissue sarcomas in adults, but head and neck are rarely involved, especially regions of the larynx and hypopharynx. According to Enzinger and Weiss, liposarcoma can be divided into 5 subtypes: well-differentiated, myxoid, round cell, pleomorphic and dedifferentiated. We prese...

journal_title：Acta clinica Croatica

authors： Sotirović J,Vukomanović-Djurdjević B,Baletić N,Pavićević L,Bijelić D,Perić A

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Renal artery embolism is a disease that is easily missed due to its infrequent and nonspecific presentations. Although early diagnosis and optimal thrombolytic treatment can sometimes restore renal function, therapeutic guidelines have not yet been established. However, early anticoagulant therapy is beneficial and se...

journal_title：Acta clinica Croatica

authors： Kurir TT,Bozić J,Dragicević D,Ljutić D

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of the study was to point to occupational exposure of dental medicine doctors in Croatia and to the effect of static performance on developing venous disease. The study included 120 subjects, 60 of them doctors of dental medicine and 60 from other professions. The study was focused on finding a way to upgr...

journal_title：Acta clinica Croatica

authors： Basić R,Rosić D,Ledinsky I,Lovricević I

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fetal alcohol syndrome is defined by a triad of symptoms such as facial dysmorphology, prenatal and postnatal growth deficiency, and central nervous system dysfunction. It is the result of teratogenic effects of alcohol consumption in pregnancy. The prevalence of fetal alcohol syndrome is 1 to 3 per 1000 live births. ...

journal_title：Acta clinica Croatica

authors： Matijević V,Bartolović J,Crnković M,Kosicek T,Barisić I

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bleaching agents have effect on chemical/physical and morphological structure of enamel and dentin that must be taken into account when this therapy is used. The aim of this in vitro study was to evaluate the effects of two bleaching agents containing a high concentration of hydrogen peroxide for professional use on h...

journal_title：Acta clinica Croatica

authors： Klarić E,Marcius M,Ristić M,Sever I,Prskalo K,Tarle Z

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this paper is to present epidemiological features of reported patients with invasive meningococcal disease in the Split-Dalmatia County in the period from January 1996 to December 2010. During the 15-year period (1996-2010), a total of 119 patients were reported to have invasive meningococcal disease, yield...

journal_title：Acta clinica Croatica

authors： Klismanić Z,Juretić KB,Tripković I

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The early child development, from birth until the age of one year is, amongst other changes, characterized by intense motor learning. During that period, the voluntary learning patterns evolve from reflexive patterns to coordinated voluntary patterns. All of the child's voluntary movements present active forms in whic...

journal_title：Acta clinica Croatica

authors： Matijević V,Secić A,Zivković TK,Borosak J,Kolak Z,Dimić Z

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of the article is to present the differential diagnostic criteria between pneumobilia (air in the biliary system) and portal vein gas on abdominal x-ray. Differential diagnosis is essential because of its influence on patient management. Two patients are presented, one with pneumobilia and the other with p...

journal_title：Acta clinica Croatica

authors： Rajković Z,Papes D,Altarac S,Arslani N

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Peripheral facial weakness is a facial nerve damage that results in muscle weakness on one side of the face. It may be idiopathic (Bell's palsy) or may have a detectable cause. Almost 80% of peripheral facial weakness cases are primary and the rest of them are secondary. The most frequent causes of secondary periphera...

journal_title：Acta clinica Croatica

authors： Basić-Kes V,Dobrota VD,Cesarik M,Matovina LZ,Madzar Z,Zavoreo I,Demarin V

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two cases of osteoid osteoma tumor (OO) are presented and our early experience with intraoperative gamma probing to localize OO during surgery is reported. The concept of radioguided surgery was developed 60 years ago and the gamma detection probe technology for radioguided biopsy and/or resection of bone lesions has ...

journal_title：Acta clinica Croatica

authors： Cengić T,Corluka S,Petrović T,Baranović S,Kovacić K,Kolundzić R

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nurses distinguish continuous professional development intended for career improvement and personal development from continuous professional development intended for improvement of skills and knowledge. Too many requests are put in front of an individual unacceptably stretching it onto the life outside work. Students ...

journal_title：Acta clinica Croatica

authors： Kopacević L,Mihelcić VB,Antić S,Demarin V

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Multiple sclerosis is a chronic, immune-mediated disease of the central nervous system that typically strikes young adults. It is often associated with a wide range of functional deficits and progressive disability. Common symptoms of multiple sclerosis include vision problems, spasticity, weakness, ataxia, bladder an...

journal_title：Acta clinica Croatica

authors： Kes VB,Cengić L,Cesarik M,Tomas AJ,Zavoreo I,Matovina LZ,Corić L,Drnasin S,Demarin V

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The first beginnings of ophthalmic echography in Croatia started at the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. When the two largest medical institutions in Croatia, Sestre milosrdnice University Hospital (former Dr. Mladen Stojanović General Hospital) and Zagreb University Hospital Center, both in Zagreb, were supplied with ult...

journal_title：Acta clinica Croatica

authors： Dorn V

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Terson's syndrome describes the concurrence of intracranial hemorrhage, vitreous hemorrhage and juxtapapillary subinternal limiting membrane and retinal hemorrhage. In most cases, the retinal and vitreous hemorrhage will clear spontaneously. Vitrectomy was indicated by persistent hemorrhage in two cases. Ultrasound wa...

journal_title：Acta clinica Croatica

authors： Alcorta Toro I,Agurto Rivera R,Alex Papic V,Graciela Blanco M,Marcela P,Losada Rodriguez A,Johnson Calcagno K

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case is presented of bilateral lacrimal gland hypertrophy with secondary glaucoma due to the increased episcleralvenous pressure. Diagnostic work-up included clinical methods associated with ultrasound (A- and B-scan, Doppler ultrasound) and magnetic resonance imaging techniques. Clinical data revealed proptosis, ep...

journal_title：Acta clinica Croatica

authors： Seceleanu A,Pop S,Preda D,Szabo I,Rogojan L,Seceleanu R

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Head injuries are very common in children and are the most frequent cause of disability and death among children. This retrospective study included 350 children hospitalized for injury of neurocranium over a 5-year period at Dr Josip Bencević General Hospital in Slavonski Brod. Boys were more commonly injured (63.4%) ...

journal_title：Acta clinica Croatica

authors： Mihić J,Rotim K,Marcikić M,Smiljanić D,Dikanović M,Jurjević M,Matić I

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00