Editorial
Diagnostic Features of Colloid Adenocarcinoma of Anal Ducts and Colitis Cystica Profunda
The authors contrast two rare lesions with respect to pathogenesis, pathologic characteristics, and clinical manifestations with an example of each.
SMJ // September 1972, Volume 65 - Issue 9
Clinical Brief
Management of Crushing Chest Injuries in Children
A series of children sustaining blunt injury to the chest with multiple rib fractures and secondary flail chest symptoms is presented. Helpful hints in management are given.
Clinical Brief
Early Gastric Cancer
The authors categorize the lesions of gastric cancer on the basis of anatomic characteristics as shown by diagnostic means. These lend an earlier diagnosis and thus a more optimistic prognosis.
Clinical Brief
Drug Abuse—The Doctor’s Dilemma
Every doctor is under pressure in one way or another by groups in his community to become involved in the drug problem and its control. He should enjoy reading a “cool” evaluation of drug abuse and where he, the doctor, stands in this problem.
Clinical Brief
Injection Treatment of Internal Hemorrhoids: A Forgotten Art
The author attempts to stimulate interest in a greater use of the injection of hemorrhoids as a method of treatment in selected cases.
Clinical Brief
Subfascial Ligation of Incompetent Perforating Veins: A Rational Therapy to Prevent Recurrence of Venous Stasis Ulcers
An approach to a difficult, frequent and chronic problem is presented. The author states his preference for a modified Linton procedure.
Case Report
Studies of Human Growth Hormone
Case Report
Malrotation of the Colon with Prolapsed Ileocolic Intussusception in Familial Polyposis
This report describes an unusual case of familial polyposis characterized by concomitant malrotation of the colon which presented as a prolapsed ileocolic intussusception.
Case Report
Care of the Burn Wound with Topical Neosporin
The authors have found the combination of antibiotics in Neosporin to be effective as topical treatment of burn wounds. They find it nonpainful, of low allergenic effect, and as efficacious in the control of infections especially as regards Pseudomonas.
Case Report
Treatment of Metastasis of Wilms’ Tumor
The authors point to vincristine sulfate as a valuable adjunct in the treatment of metastatic extensions of this disease.
Case Report
Thrombosis of the Brachial Artery Following Cardiac Catheterization: Etiology and Treatment
The authors collect a series of very frequent complications of cardiac catheterization,—that of postcatheter arterial occlusions. Suggestions for diagnosis and proper treatment are made.
Case Report
Foreign Bodies in the Larynx, Bronchi and Esophagus
The author reviews the symptoms and signs of foreign bodies in the respiratory passages or the esophagus. He reviews too, technics available in management.
Case Report
Management of Vascular Tumors of the Head and Neck
This is a report of a variety of vascular tumors of the head and neck with useful suggestions as to diagnosis and exposure.
Case Report
Early Experience with the Silicone Rubber Prosthesis (Swanson) in the Reconstructive Surgery of the Rheumatoid Hand
Replacement prostheses far the metacarpophalangeal joints of the hand have been used for several years. The author confirms their values, reports complications associated with the procedure, and presents modifications of surgical technic and instrumentation.
Case Report
Visual Restoration with Plastic Corneal Implants
The use of prostheses in the management of corneal lesions is experimental. The author reviews his experiences with some of the devices.
Case Report
The Use of Cryotherapy in the Management of Intra-Oral Hemangiomas
The authors describe their use of cryotherapy in the management of intra-oral hemangiomas.
Case Report
Initial Evaluation and Management of Injuries to the Soft Tissue of the Fingers
The author has reviewed the essential points in the management of these injuries to assure a satisfactorily functioning digit.
Case Report
Continuous Lumbar Epidural Anesthesia in the Obstetrical Patient: Administration by the Mechanical Constant Infusion Pump
The author describes his method of continuous infusion in providing anesthesia for the obstetrical patient. It should simplify the anesthetist's duties.
Case Report
Maxims in Maxillofacial Management
The authors have set rules worthy of consideration by anyone responsible for the management of facial injuries.
Case Report
Paraduodenal Hernias
The authors report two cases with a review of the world literature and suggestions as to diagnosis and proper treatment.
Case Report
Mycotic Aneurysmal Change in the Dilated Artery Proximal to Arteriovenous Fistula
SummaryA case of primary mycotic aneurysm developing in the dilated artery proximal to an arteriovenous fistula is reported, further emphasizing that such a dilated artery is not innocuous. Control of the staphylococcal infection in this instance was achived by excision of the lesion in 2 stages, accompanied by prolonged intensive…
Case Report
Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return: Diagnosis by Umbilical Vessel Catheterization
This report emphasizes that diagnosis permitting prompt treatment of a serious form of congenital heart disease, total anomalous pulmonary venous return, is possible early in the neonatal period by the use of the comparatively simple technic of catheterization of the umbilical vessels.
Clinical Brief
Carcinoma of Lung Metastatic to the Testis
SummaryTwo patients with carcinoma of the lung metastatic to the testis are reported. One developed a palpable testicular nodule 8 months after pneumonectomy but died 6 months later with widely disseminated carcinoma. Metastatic involvement of the testis in the second case was found incidentally at necropsy. Although secondary carcinoma in…
Case Report
Volvulus of the Transverse Colon
SummaryVolvulus of the trasverse colon is a rarecause of intestinal obstruction. In the case reported, a predisposing factor not present in other cases is discaused.
Case Report
Melkersson-Rosenthal Syndrome: Report of a Case in Pregnancy
SummaryA case of Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome associated with pregnancy is reported and he important current syndrome is a mildly deforming entity characterized by recurrent facial paralysis, nonpitting, noninflammatory facial edema and in approximately one-third of the cases, lingua plicata. It is chronic and does not respond to treatment. Although one cannot…
