Though this disease was thought at first to be limited to the lower bowel giving the name regional ileitis, it is now known that segments of the upper gastrointestinal tract may be involved as well. This paper describes such instances.
The author describes an interesting patient and experimental animal studies to demonstrate the effect of photocoagulation upon the vascular lesions of diabetic retinopathy.
The authors review their case material in terms of histogenesis, clinical findings, prognosis and treatment. This is an uncommon lesion of the bladder.
From a retrospective study of parkinsonian patients studied over the years, the authors speculate upon possible neurochemical relationships between the physical manifestations of the disease and the depressive components. They believe that as neural deficits progress the likelihood of depression is enhanced.
Skeletal blastomycosis can be diagnosed early. Treatment with 2-hydroxy-stilbamidine and supportive local therapy has a good prognosis. Roentgen appearance of the lesion is not consistent. Fungus infection should be considered in any chronic draining sinus.
The authors recommend an apparatus suitable for self-administered anesthesia. Though such methods have been in use in England, their acceptance in this country has been delayed.
The skin has been described as a mirror of what may be going on within the body. The author illustrates this saying by reviewing the skin lesions which may suggest internal malignancy.
Metastatic tumors in the skin occur in a small number of instances in malignancies of these organs. There are no specific sites of predilection. The prognosis is not necessarily influenced for the worse by the tendency to cutaneous metastases.
The authors relate their experiences in blocking stellate ganglia and/or peripheral nerves in an attempt to combat the symptoms following whiplash injuries.
The author emphasizes the value of the Pap smear in diagnosis. However, the improper use of this tool may lead to grave errors.
Those caring for any number of patients with sickle cell anemia have been aware of consistently altered bodily structure from the average encountered in other patients. This study identifies the body habitus as found in such patients.
Newer technics of maintaining nutrition by the parenteral route have been lifesaving in many patients, especially in those having intra-abdominal fistulas.
The authors speculate upon the pathogenesis of this lesion in light of the pathologic features. They describe the radiographic and biopsy findings as well as what may be found at exploratory operation. The differential diagnosis from other causes of biliary obstruction is important in management.
Of three such instances, pancreatitis explained pain in one, but in the other two patients the cause of pain remained unexplained.
The authors present an interesting and enlightening review of the circumstances of Long's use of ether and his delay in acquainting the medical world of its successful use as an anesthetic.
This is an interesting report about the importance of proficiency testing of laboratory values carried out in the physician's own laboratory. All physicians in practice will benefit from a review of this paper.
The clinical manifestations of metastatic renal carcinoma are almost endless. Practically any tissue of the body may be the site of metastatic disease, hence the diversity of possible symptoms and signs.
The authors describe their method of ocular pressure applied to prevent rebound recovery until the end of the operation for cataract. They report experimental studies indicative of the changes which accompany such pressure.
The authors describe pertinent points in the management of major facial injuries and nasal reconstruction.
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