SMJ // June 1955, Volume 48 - Issue 6
Acknowledgement
BOOKS RECEIVED
Article
The Management of Colles’ Fractures with the Rush Medullary Nail
This treatment of the Colles' fracture permits much earlier use of the arm and seems to lessen the likelihood of disabling complications.
Article
The Use of Hydrocortisone in Spinal Surgery
No doubt other similar studies will appear to evaluate the use of hydrocortisone in operations for disease of lumbar discs. As indicated animal experimentation might help to clarify the indications for its use.
Article
Correlation of the Type of Labor with the Roentgen Findings
Studies of this type may offer the obstetrician objective aid in predicting the type of labor anticipated, and may give him early indications for cesarean section.
Article
Carcinoma of the Lung in Asbestosis: Report of Two Additional Cases
The possible relationship of pulmonary carcinoma to asbestosis is as yet unsettled. Statistics would indicate a probable association.
Article
The Mechanism of Asphyxia in Bilateral Choanal Atresia: The Technic of Its Surgical Correction in the Newborn
The author describes the uncommon condition of choanal atresia, its symptomatology and treatment.
Article
Intracardiac Surgery for Stenotic Valvular Disease
The authors report the successful surgical attack upon aortic stenosis and their results in the use of mitral commissurotomy.
Article
Routine Colpocentesis in Suspected Ectopic Pregnancy
The accuracy in establishing the diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy by aspiration of blood from the cul-de-sac is re-emphasized.
Article
Curettage as a Method of Treatment For Plantar Warts
The author emphasizes the efficacy of curettage in the treatment of plantar warts.
Article
Acute Obstructive Cholecystitis: The Importance of Timing in Its Treatment
Again emphasis is placed on the value of awaiting the optimal time for operation after the acute phase of cholecystitis has passed. Thus only will mortality and morbidity rates be kept at a minimum.
Article
Experimental Protection of the Dog Heart Against Coronary Artery Ligation: Use of Pericardial Irritant Poudrage and a Pedicle Graft Containing the Left Gastric Vessels
The search for a method of improving the circulation to the myocardium after infarction continues. The authors have used a pedicle graft of an origin untried previously.
Article
Diagnostic Radiology in Obstetrics and Gynecology
The author summarizes the diagnostic aid offered by radiology in the fields of gynecology and obstetrics.
Article
Hemiplegia: With Special Emphasis on Problems of the Shoulder
The increasing number of hemiplegic patients is posing important socio-economic problems. The greatest possible rehabilitation of these patients is imperative.
Article
Abdominal Pain Due to Compression of Nerve or Vessel by Fascia of the Abdominal Wall
A cause of abdominal pain not generally considered in differential diagnosis is the subject of this discussion.
Article
Industry and Medicine Accept the Challenge
This is a description of a most interesting program in which industry and medicine have joined hands in the promotion of preventive medicine.
Article
Malignant Tumors of the Superior Maxilla
Recent advances in anesthesia and radiation-therapy, along with the antibiotics, permit a radical attack upon malignant lesions of the superior maxilla not possible in the past.
Article
Etiology of Anal Ulcer
The subject involves definition and differentiation between ulcer and fissure. It also raises questions as to the histologic lesion.
Article
A New Type Nylon Stocking Found to be Beneficial in Varicosities and Leg Cramps
A new textile seems to be beneficial in relieving varicosities and cramping in the legs of pregnant women and in others.
Article
Masses in the Scrotum: Problems in their Diagnosis
The diagnostic difficulties in the evaluation of scrotal masses are reviewed, together with suggestions for aids in diagnosis and the need for exploratory operations.
Article
Benign Tumors of the Gastrointestinal Tract
Though rare, benign tumors of the several portions of the gastrointestinal tract do occur and may be the cause of bleeding or obstruction.
Article
Surgery of Hypertension
The author reviews the surgical attacks upon the hypertensive state, but points out that the newer medical methods will make surgery less frequent.
