SMJ // November 1960, Volume 53 - Issue 11
Acknowledgement
Books Received
Book Review
The Extremities
Book Review
Hernia
Book Review
Methods in Surgical Pathology
Book Review
Total Surgical Management
Book Review
Dynamic Anatomy and Physiology
Book Review
Thymectomy for Myasthenia Gravis
Book Review
Treatment of Breast Tumors
Book Review
Electrolyte Changes in Surgery
Book Review
Surgery of the Colon
Book Review
Human Biochemical Genetics
Book Review
Dreams and Personality Dynamics
Book Review
Anomalies of Intestinal Rotation and Fixation
Book Review
Technique of Fluid Balance
Book Review
Notable Names in Medicine and Surgery
Book Review
Geographic Ophthalmology
Book Review
An Introduction to Experimental Surgical Studies
Book Review
American Drug Index, 1960
Book Review
Autogenous Vein Grafts
Case Report
Endometrioma of the Rectosigmoid
Editorial
November 8, 1985
Announcement
INSTRUCTIONS TO CONTRIBUTORS
Original Article
Evaluation of Intramedullary Fixation of the Tibia with the Lottes Nail
The authors evaluate their results with the use of the intramedullary nail in the treatment of fractures of the middle third of the tibia.
Original Article
Treatment of Clinical Fat Embolism with Heparin
The symptoms and signs of fat embolism usually make themselves known about 24 hours after fractures, especially of long bones. If the patient survives, the clinical manifestations usually clear completely. Heparin acts to clear the blood vessels of emboli more quickly than normal. There is reason to believe that this…
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Radiographic Patterns of Lobar Collapse
This simple description with illustrative drawings should help the occasional radiologist in his evaluation of shadows on the chest film.
Original Article
Cardiac Asthma
“Cardiac asthma” is usually thought of as representing left ventricular failure. That chronic pulmonary disease may be a factor is well recognized. The author brings into this the effects of allergy and considers cardiac asthma to be a complex involving these several factors in its cause.
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Enzymatic Peritonitis Due to Pancreatic Trauma
Trauma, accidental or surgical, may so damage the pancreas that there is leakage of pancreatic secretion into the peritoneal cavity. If this occurs it may produce a stormy course. Diagnosis may be established by the demonstration of pancreatic enzymes in the ascitic fluid.
Original Article
Clinical Laboratory Studies in Connective Tissue Disorders
Laboratory studies in the area of the collagen diseases have been most helpful in the diagnostic establishment of certain syndromes in the field of the collagen diseases. Studies related to the experimental or basic aspects of these diseases will sooner or later establish on firm grounds the concept of auto-immunization…
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Degenerative Heart Disease Resembling Beriberi: Autopsy Findings In 12 Cases From Florida
Beriberi heart disease has been described uncommonly in the United States. It seems likely that the diagnosis is confused with that of arteriosclerotic heart disease. Serious consideration of the dietary intake is in order in the presence of chronic nonvalvular heart disease, especially in an alcoholic patient.
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Treatment of Perforated Ulcer
The author reviews a controversial subject and substantiates his conclusions with his own experiences in the simple closure of the perforation.
Original Article
Experience with Buccal and Enteric Coated Trypsin: Review of 200 Cases
There has been much discussion and at times controversy with respect to enzymes and their effect in inflammatory and noninflammatory edema and related conditions. The authors discuss the results of the use of trypsin by the buccal or enteric route.
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The Pathology of Insect Bites: A Brief Review and Report of Eleven Fatal Cases
The authors document a number of deaths which have occurred in Virginia as the result of insect bites. It is significant that most patients had an antecedent history of extreme sensitivity to the particular insect bite. In such instances, therefore, hyposensitization should be advised and carried out.
Original Article
The Diagnostic Significance of Fetal Hemoglobin in the Maternal Circulation During Pregnancy
Transplacental hemorrhage is now known to occur. If it does it may be fatal or injurious to the fetus. By new technics it is now feasible to measure fetal hemoglobin in the maternal blood stream as proof of fetal blood loss into the maternal circulation.
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What Will You Let Your Industrial Nurse Do?
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Submucous Resection of the Nasal Septum: Special Reference to Anesthesia
The author points out the indications for the operation. The use of a combination of local and general anesthesia makes the operation a much more satisfactory procedure.
Original Article
Otalgia Without Otopathy
A timely reminder that “earache” may have its cause distant from the ear, and that knowledge of the intricacies of the neuroanatomy of strictures of the head “pays off.”
Original Article
Controlled Studies of Chlorzoxazone and Chlorzoxazone plus Acetaminophen in the Treatment of Myalgia Associated with Headache
After a headache becomes established, the myalgia resulting from the accompanying reflex muscle spasm becomes prominent in the symptomatology. The authors have shown that treatment directed to this complicating feature may offer great relief.
Original Article
Colles’ Fracture
Though the Colles’ fracture is thought easily reducible, results are not necessarily functional. It is for this reason that the author has reviewed some of the problems related to its management.