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Solitary Neurofibroma of the Pharynx

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Orbital and Ocular Involvement In Fibrous Dysplasia

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The Urodynamics of Ureteropelvioplasty

The authors have continued to obtain good results in the use of uteropelvioplasty over the years for correction of stenosis at this point.

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Experimental Mycotic Keratitis Treatment with Chymotrypsin and Amphotericin B

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Bacterial Flora of the External Auditory Canal Before and After Preoperative Preparation

This study identifies the bacterial inhabitants of the external auditory canal in normal persons. It illustrates the relative effectiveness of several methods of “sterilizing” the canal.

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Advances in the Over-all Management of the Cleft Palate

The author describes current surgical technics available for the repair of cleft palate, and their indications dictated by circumstances in the given case.

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Mixed Mesodermal Tumors of the Uterus

The authors have attempted a clarification of the confusion which attends this diagnosis. These thoughts are based on an experience with nine instances.

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The Vaginal Ecology and Its Relationship to Symptoms in Vaginitis

It is difficult to explain that in one woman the finding of certain organisms may be accompanied by vulvovaginitis, yet in another there may be a complete lack of symptoms. What the unknown factors may be cannot even be presumed.

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Fractures of the Shaft of the Humerus in Adults

The authors have evaluated the results of treatment in 100 cases, and though concluding that the hanging cast offers the best method of treatment, it is associated with a certain incidence of nonunion.

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Endophthalmitis: A Review of 28 cases

In this antibiotic era, saprophytic organisms and fungi are being found as causative agents in this complication of intraocular surgery.

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Use of Industrial Therapy in a General Hospital

The role of a job as a therapeutic tool in the management of the psychiatric patient is well known. Such a program is reviewed here.

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The Management of Intraocular Foreign Bodies

This subject is always timely because of the frequency of injuries to the eye, the carelessness through which they occur and preventive means which should be taken, as well as the technical aspects of management.

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Critical Review of Ultrasonic Therapy in Twelve Years of Private Practice

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Flat Chambers After Cataract Extraction

The authors have discussed preventive and therapeutic measures for dealing with this complication of cataract extraction.

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Medical Grand Rounds from the University of Alabama Medical Center

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A Physiatrist in Appalachia

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Experience with Wound Dehiscence in Patients Treated for Pelvic Malignancies

The authors consider the factors, especially antecedent irradiation and nutritional status, in the likelihood of dehiscence following operation in women who have had malignant disease of the pelvic organs.

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Radiation Control in Mississippi

The author describes the methods of controlling the use of radiation energy in his state, and especially the careful evaluation of x-ray equipment in the hands of doctors and dentists.

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Cryptorchism

The author provides a concise review of the embryologic background and the clinical aspects of the undescended testicle. Treatment is outlined in a thorough manner.

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Conservative Treatment of Pyonephrosis

The author proposes a more conservative approach to pyonephrosis than nephrectomy at least in some instances. Management by these methods has been successful.

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Relationship Processes in the Use of Drugs

This interesting discussion deals more with the placebo-effect of the patient-doctor relationship than with drugs. In the practice of the successful physician this effect is of an immeasurable degree and accounts for much that is attributed to drugs or instruments.

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Excision Palpebral Lacrimal Gland for Epiphora

In the event that procedures attempting to restore normal drainage from the conjunctival sac are unsuccessful, the type of operation described may be entertained.

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Planned Perineal Prostatectomy in Anticipation of Urinary Retention in Rectal Excision

The author considers the problem of prostatic hypertrophy and possible complications following an operation for removal of the rectum for carcinoma. If urinary retention postoperatiyely is expected, prostatectomy either before the operation or at the time of operation may be indicated.

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Congenital Hypertrophy of Extremities

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Bed Exercises for Convalescent Patients

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The Treatment of Systemic Sclerosis: With Special Reference to Epsilon Aminocaproic Acid

The author cites his experience with this drug in a few cases of scleroderma. Many more observations will be needed to evalute the efficacy of this drug.

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Stein-Leventhal Syndrome

The authors report an unusual number of cases of this syndrome using criteria for diagnosis which may not find universal acceptance by gynecologists.

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Preparation of Medical Reports for Legal Purposes

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Surgery of the Vertical Recti

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