SMJ // December 1967, Volume 60 - Issue 12
Author Index
AUTHOR INDEX
Book Review
Synopsis of Neurology
Book Review
The Popes, the Pill, and the People
Book Review
Zinsser’s Microbiology
Book Review
Mother To Be
Book Review
Rehabilitation Medicine
Case Report
Phenylbutazone Anuria
Original Article
Significance of Certain Aortographic Findings in Renal Carcinoma
The authors find that certain characteristics demonstrated in the vascular distribution to renal tumors offer valuable guides to operability and prognosis.
Original Article
Drip Infusion Pyelography
By the use of intravenous infusion of a contrast medium, the authors have successfully demonstrated visualization of the urinary tract when usual intravenous pyelography has been unsatisfactory. In addition, this method has reduced the number of retrograde pyelograms on their service.
Original Article
Motor Nerve Conduction Velocity Studies on Lower Extremities of Hemiplegics
The authors show differences in conduction velocity between the peroneal nerves of the affected and unaffected sides in hemiplegics. No differences in the posterior tibial nerves of the two sides were found.
Original Article
Narcotics in the Postoperative Period – A Reappraisal
The author’s experiences and conclusions should receive thoughtful consideration. The observing nonsurgical clinician has often wondered about these matters as he has followed the course of his patient postoperatively.
Original Article
The Family Physician and the Evaluation of Marital Infidelity
The author considers the psychiatric implications of this problem in marriage.
Original Article
Surgical Complications of Myocardial Infarction
The authors dramatically point to the circumstances under which the surgeon may take a hand in the management of complications of myocardial infarction.
Original Article
The Frequency of Metabolic Evaluation in “Stone Patients”
Not infrequently patients having renal calculi are inadequately studied to determine their cause. This study evaluates this fact and what may be learned by proper metabolic evaluation.
Original Article
Expectations and Limitations of Laser Photocoagulation
The author has explored the use of this latest instrument for photocoagulation. He is impressed with its potentialities.
Original Article
Evaluation of the Personality During Neurologic Examination
It is worthwhile upon occasion to review old items of knowledge which may be forgotten in the hurried examination of a busy office practice.
Original Article
The Alabama Chronic Respiratory Disease Program
The authors describe field studies in locating and evaluating persons having chronic pulmonary disease. They set the criteria for such studies and certain problems encountered.
Original Article
Dietary Management of Chronic Renal Failure
The author offers a diet she believes is reasonably palatable to attain the objectives of dietary control of chronic uremia. It has been shown by others that diet may be useful in the management of uremia but it has been unacceptable too often because of unpalatability.
Original Article
Tuberculin, Tine Test in Infection and Disease
This study evaluates a newer method of tuberculin testing, comparing its use in those with tuberculous infection and with tuberculous disease. In addition a comparison is made with testing by the Mantoux method.
Original Article
Comparative Studies of Experimental Blood Vessel Anastomosis Using Biological Adhesives
Though the authors believe that eventually an adhesive may be developed to aid in the anastomosis of blood vessels, those available at present will not meet the criteria of successful binding of the severed ends of vessels.
Original Article
Early Pericardiectomy In the Treatment of Constrictive Pericarditis
Though the acute phase of pericarditis may be missed, its diagnosis is advantageous. In the chronic stage, the earlier a constrictive feature is recognized and treated surgically, the better the prognosis especially in terms of morbidity.
Original Article
Complications of Subcutaneous Mastectomy with Prosthetic Replacement, Immediate or Delayed
The author explains the reasons for complications which have been encountered by others in the application of his operation for prosthetic replacement of breast tissue. He believes careful attention to these factors will reduce complications to a minimum.
Southern Medical News
SOUTHERN MEDICAL NEWS
Subject Index
SUBJECT INDEX
Article
Symposium: Psychiatric Aspects of Ulcerative Colitis
It has long been recognized that ulcerative colitis has a large element of psychiatric interest in its pathogenesis and management. In fact to attempt to treat this disease, either medically or surgically, without recognizing this feature is to court failure. This facet was thoroughly discussed in this Panel Session.
