Biomedical subjects

D Gutman

Publications and source records attributed to D Gutman.

At least 73 records · Page 4Linked to original sources

PubMed1976

Patient motivation and response to surgical correction of prognathism.

Twenty-five patients operated upon between 1969 and 1973 for correction of mandibular prognathism were recalled in 1975 and asked to evaluate their attitudes toward the procedure and the postoperative results. All but one were satisfied with the results. Postoperative numbness of the lip and chin lasting more than 6 months was commonly noted following the intraoral sagittal split method. This did not influence the patient's satisfaction with the operation. The minimal postoperative scar following the extraoral oblique osteotomy was not a negative factor. Most patients underwent the surgical procedure for esthetic reasons. A large number (68 per cent) noted a change in personality postoperatively. A rationale for selective preoperative psychologic counseling is suggested.

Consumer Behavior↗

PubMed1976

Relation between idiopathic glossodynia and salivary flow rate and content.

From a series of 50 patients complaining of sore tongue, 13 were found to be suffering from idiopathic glossodynia. All were women in the postmenopausal stage. The salivary flow rate, protein, phosphate, and electrolyte content (Na, K, Ca, Mg) were measured in unstimulated saliva of these patients. Protein, potassium and phosphate concentrations were significantly higher than in the control group. The results indicate that hormonal disbalance might be a factor in the etiology of this type of sore tongue.

Aged↗

PubMed1976

Treatment of fractures of the zygomatic bone.

Various methods of treatment used for 70 patients with complex fractures of the zygomatic bone are reviewed. It was established that adequate fixation of most instances of rotated tripodal fractures can be accomplished with use of a zygomaticofrontal wire supplemented by an intrasinus Foley catheter.

Catheterization↗

PubMed1975

Congenital analgesia. Report of a case.

A case of an injured, necrotic tongue in a child of 12 months was investigated. It was found that the patient was suffering from congenital analgesia. The injury was due to errupted lower incisor teeth, and the injury healed following their extraction. We believe that in cases of repeated self-injury of the tongue some form of sensory disturbance should be considered.

Humans↗

PubMed1975

Effects of irradiation on saliva in cancer patients.

Whole unstimulated saliva was analyzed in 15 healthy individuals and 15 patients with malignant tumors in the head and neck region before and during irradiation therapy. Flow rate, pH, electrolytes (Na, K, Ca, Mg), protein and phosphate were measured. There was a decrease in rate of flow, and pH changed towards acidity. The most significant finding was the increased sodium content. We believe that irradiation reduces the reabsorption ability of the tubuli, causing the sodium content of the saliva to increase.

Head and Neck Neoplasms↗

PubMed1975

Correlation between bone scanning and the radiographic image in the diagnosis of osteosarcoma.

A case of osteosarcoma of the right mandible is described. The patient had a long-standing fibrous dysplasia (Jaffe & Lichtenstein disease) in that area. The osteosarcoma did not respond to surgical treatment or radiation and continued to grow, causing the death of the patient. This case is of interest because of the correlation between the radiographic image and the 85Sr-uptake on a scintiscan which corresponded exactly to the tumor mass.

Biopsy↗

PubMed1975