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G Brodsky

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PubMed1982

An assessment of grafts in the posterior cricoid lamina.

Subglottic stenosis is a recognized complication of prolonged intubation. To date, there is no uniformly successful operative procedure for severe subglottic stenosis, fulfilling the criteria of decannulation and a serviceable voice. The surgical ideals for such a procedure should include the use of autogenous grafting material, avoidance of internal stenting, and limited manipulation of the mucosa. This study was intended to assess the fate of isolated hyoid and thyroid alar grafts interposed in the posterior cricoid lamina. Additionally, anterior/posterior splits with and without anterior grafting were evaluated. Seventeen dogs were used in the determinate animal model. Vocal cord mobility was evaluated by direct laryngoscopy prior to sacrifice. Graphic gross anatomical specimens depict the effects of anterior/posterior splitting on the cricoid cartilage. Clinical correlations are suggested.

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PubMed1980

Primary leiomyosarcoma of ureter.

The tenth case of primary leiomyosarcoma of the ureter is reported, and previous cases are summarized. It is the first example studied by percutaneous pyelography and ultrasonography. The former was more informative than retrograde ureterography. The ultrasonic study suggested a cystic lesion rather than the solid tumor encountered. Nephroureterectomy, selective para-aortic node dissection, and radiotherapy were used, but distant metastasis and death ensured fifteen months later.

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PubMed1979

Social support and social adjustment: implications for mental health professionals.

The general importance of an individual's support network has been recognized in the field of community mental health; yet a more detailed understanding of how a client's available social ties may contribute to his or her adjustment is presently lacking. This study used network analysis to examine differences in the social networks of mental health clients to identify factors associated with positive social adjustment. Subjects were selected from three different types of mental health programs as well as from the general population of Marion County, Oregon. Results generally revealed that subjects from the community sample more often would look to immediate family members for support. Better functioning chronic clients emphasized professional contacts, whereas more poorly adjusted chronic clients would look to friends for support. The results have implications both for understanding the nature of the support available to a client and mobilizing the support resources of the existing network of relationships to aid adjustment to community living.

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