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D Berg

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PubMed1992

[Venous tonicity in pregnancy varicose veins].

The dilation of the femoral vein during pregnancy was analysed retrospectively in patients with unilateral severe varicose veins (group I, n = 7), mild varicose veins (group II, n = 8) and healthy pregnant women (group III, n = 3). Groups I and II employed elastic stockings as treatment, while group I additionally applied a ruscus-containing cream to the affected leg. In the healthy women, in the unaffected leg in group II and in the cream treated leg in group I, the femoral vein increased in diameter on average by 2.1 to 2.4 mm in the third term of pregnancy, while in the affected leg of group II it increased by 3.6; in group I the increase in the leg not treated with cream was about 4.5 mm. The differences in dilatation are significant (p less than 0.05). Apparently, the venous tonic action of ruscus extract can considerably reduce venous dilatation during pregnancy.

Bandages↗
PubMed1992

Vancomycin-associated linear IgA dermatosis. A report of three cases.

BACKGROUND: Linear IgA dermatosis is an autoantibody-mediated, subepidermal blistering disease that is rarely associated with drug exposure. OBJECTIVE: We report the development of linear IgA dermatosis in three patients associated with the administration of vancomycin and further characterize the immunopathology. METHODS: Direct and indirect immunofluorescence assays were performed to characterize the immunoreactants, determine the subclass of the IgA deposits, and map the site of antibody deposition. RESULTS: A subepidermal blistering disease developed in all patients shortly after vancomycin was initiated, which resolved on discontinuation of the drug. Immunofluorescence studies revealed linear deposits of IgA1 only at the basement membrane zone, below the lamina lucida. Circulating IgA anti-basement membrane zone antibodies were not detected. CONCLUSION: Three patients had linear IgA dermatosis in association with the administration of vancomycin. All patients had linear deposits of IgA1 localized to the sublamina densa zone. Immunophenotypically, the disease in these patients mimics the pattern of IgA deposits seen in the majority of patients with idiopathic linear IgA dermatosis.

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PubMed1992

Interleukin 10: an overview.

Since the original description of interleukin-10, a wealth of information concerning its biological properties has been gathered. Studies in vitro have rapidly identified both immunostimulatory and immunosuppressive activities for IL-10. Based on these findings, in vivo studies were initiated in a variety of animal disease models to assess the importance of these activities. This review will summarize the pleiotropic properties of IL-10 and will survey current research regarding the potential of IL-10 to regulate acute and chronic inflammatory reactions.

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PubMed1992

Lyme disease in children: diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.

Lyme disease is a multisystem disorder that is caused by infection with Borrelia burgdorferi. In endemic areas, its occurrence is extremely common among children. The early diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease may prevent the development of serious cardiac, rheumatological, and neurological sequelae. For this reason, a full understanding of the clinical manifestations, laboratory evaluation, and antibiotic therapy of Lyme disease is of vital importance.

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PubMed1978

[Angiographic examinations of the stomach following Billroth II resections with special reference to the gastro-jejunostomy (author's transl)].

The arterial blood supply of the anastomosis in 6 stomach resected dogs (Billroth II) is examined by common angiographic technique in vivo, microangiography, and microscopy. In all animals there are at the site of the gastrojejunostomy bizarre tortuous vessels which cross the anastomosis. These arteries have a diameter between 50 to 2000 mu. They are newly formed vessels which cannot be demonstrated by common coeliaco- and mesentericography in animal experiments or in patients.

Angiography↗
PubMed1977

Critical remarks on external cephalic version under tocolysis. Report on a case of antepartum fetal death.

SALING and MULLER-HOLVE recently proposed an improved method of external cephalic version brought about a renewed interest in this obstetric procedure. In spite of the undisputed advantages in individual cases we posed the following questions: 1. The extent of the decreased cesaerean section rate 2. The fetal risk We estimate a decrease of cesarean sections by about 1.5% under the assumption that a breech presentation in primiparae is an indication of cesarean section and that 70% of the version attempts would be successful. The estimate includes some cases of multi-parae breech presentations which would have been operated without external version. The resulting decrease of the cesarean section rate is generally not very important and has a greater impact only in individual cases. We have some misgivings about the fetal risk. We report here on a case of intrauterine fetal death after failed external version. A 28 year-old primiparae without known pregnancy complications was admitted with a breech presentation in the 37th week of gestation. The biparietal diameter of the fetal head was appropriate and the placenta was posterior. Cardiotocogram before and after the unsuccessful version were in part misinterpreted. Seven hours after the version the fetal death was confirmed. Histological examination of the placenta showed a severe dissociated maturation disturbance in addition to a 10 X 8 cm large abruptio which had not been noted clinically. A prediabetes was suspected. The fetus itself showed no anomalies. This was interpreted as a severely placentogenically prestressed infant and prediabetes. The extent of the placental disturbance was unknown and had not been appreciated from the ultrasound examination. The placenta had acute infarcts and a circumscript abruption. The CTG was misinterpreted in part. In another case of version the postoperative cardiotocogram showed pathologic patterns. The birth occurred three weeks later without problems with a well child and an umbilical artery pH of 7.31...

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PubMed1976

"Doughnut" sign in brain scanning.

The significance of the "doughnut" sign at present is relegated to characterizing the morphology of a lesion. The use of the "doughnut" sign in differential diagnosis should not be attempted except in specific clinical contexts, and never excluding other evidence. The "doughnut" sign in scanning together with other studies such as angiography and computerized axial tomography gives additional characterizing data in the neuroradiologic evaluation of a patient.

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PubMed1976

An approach to the rehabilitation of the injured.

Accidents and injuries account for an increasing number of patients admitted to hospitals throughout Papua New Guinea. The growing importance of this problem is stressed. The approach taken to treat injuries of the musculo-skeletal system at the Angau Memorial Hospital, Lae, is outlined with special emphasis on patient rehabilitation. Tables illustrating the relative frequency of fractures, the average period of incapacity following selected fractures and the prognosis of spinal cord injuries are included. It is emphasised that, provided an enthusiastic, knowledgable and co-operative approach is taken towards the treatment and rehabilitation of spinal cord and head injuries, the ultimate outlook can be greatly improved and a more optimistic outlook for these patients is justified.

Adolescent↗