SMJ // December 1961, Volume 54 - Issue 12
Author Index
AUTHOR INDEX
Book Review
Disturbances in Gastrointestinal Motility
Book Review
Dynamic Psychopatholgy in Childhood
Book Review
Review of Medical Microbiology
Book Review
Mitra Operation for Cancer of the Cervix
Book Review
Medical Helminthology
Book Review
Fundamentals of Nerve Blocking
Book Review
Clinical Chemistry Principles and Procedures
Editorial
MEDICAL USES OF HYPNOSIS
Editorial
TRANSPLANTATION OF TISSUES
In Memory
In Memoriam Fontaine R. Richardson, MD
Original Article
Two Varieties of Hemolytic Anemia in Cirrhosis
In this paper extending the observations made in the preliminary report, the authors contrast the clinical characteristics of hemolytic anemia accompanying hypersplenism and hyperlipidemia. On the basis of pathologic findings and the clinical course the prognosis of the former is much worse than of the latter.
Original Article
Surgery in the Management of Peptic Ulcer
The indications for the surgical management of the complications are quite clearly defined.
Original Article
Multiphasic Screening Program Including a Cardiovascular Survey in Carter County, Oklahoma
In this study the author found little advantage in the use of larger films, first-lead EKG. or three-question history over the standard 70 mm. “screening” x-ray film. However, reading of the film by a cardiologist over that by a radiologist led to more instances of suspected cardiac disease. Estimation of…
Original Article
The Athlete and His Knees
The season is at hand when the team surgeon will have the responsibility, and will need to exercise it, of diagnosis and proper management of athletic injuries, having ever in mind the player’s future health.
Original Article
Pudendal Block and Neurectomy in Bladder Neck Obstruction
In obstruction of the bladder neck, neurologic disease not uncommonly plays a part. The authors believe pudendal block will aid in differential diagnosis, and if an effect is clearly demonstrated neurectomy is indicated.
Original Article
Isotopic Placentography: An Evaluation Based Upon a Study of 50 Patients
Here is another method whereby isotopic localization may offer valuable information with both diagnostic and therapeutic implications.
Original Article
Behavior Disorders in Convulsive Children
There has been much controversy over the “epileptic personality” in the past. More recently emphasis has been placed more upon the behavioral aspects of the child having seizures than upon the attacks themselves. With this has come the appreciation of emotional factors deriving from having seizures,— emotional factors related to…
Original Article
Dupuytren’s Contracture
The author reviews the methods of surgical attack which have been used in this condition and his preferences and results.
Original Article
Bacterial Endocarditis
The authors point to changes m the clinical picture of bacterial endocarditis when compared to the past. Antimicrobial therapy has changed the etiologic bacteria encountered. The older age of the patients may account for the almost asymptomatic course, and the frequency of emboli to the coronary bed may result in…
Original Article
The Surgical Care of Severe Sprains of the Ankle
The authors give their impressions of the use of open surgical repair in severe sprains of the ankle.
Original Article
Bleeding Following Operations upon the Tonsils and Adenoids
The author has analyzed potential causes of bleeding following these operations. Sex and antecedent disease seem to be factors.
