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G Schlaeder

Publications and source records attributed to G Schlaeder.

At least 19 recordsLinked to original sources

[Tocolysis using salbutamol in cases of cardiac rhythm disorders in the mother. Apropos of 4 cases].

Tocolysis was carried out in a case of paroxysmal junctional tachycardia (Bouveret) and there was an attack of paroxysmal tachycardia which resolved spontaneously. In a case of Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome and in two cases of ventricular double extra-systoles, tocolysis was very well tolerated. A short discussion based on these four case histories is presented. The indication for the use of tocolytic drugs was discussed with the cardiologist. The cardiac state of these pregnant women under treatment was very closely monitored.

Adult

[Complications and psychosomatic problems after tubal sterilization].

From 1969 to 1974, 2080 patients were sterilized, 1702 by the pelviscopic method (electrocoagulation), 375 by laparotomy, and 3 vaginally. About two thirds of the sterilisations by laparotomy were carried out after delivery or during other surgical procedures. 15% of all women were sterilized for medical reasons; the other cases had to be 35 years of age or at least 30 if they had more than 3 children. The overall complication rate was 5% with both methods. Complications during pelviscopy included hemorrhage, bowel injury and burns. Postoperative complications after laparotomy were hemorrhage, thrombosis and wound dehiscence. Only half of the patients could be followed up; there were 4 pregnancies among 1308 women. In more than 50% the sexual relations had improved, in only 3% they had worsened. About 97% of the pelviscopically sterilized patients were satisfied with surgical method chosen and with their present status. It is recommended to allow sufficient time to think the decision over prior to the operation.

Adult

Crohn's disease of the vulva.

Three patients with Crohn's disease primarily involving the large intestine had unusual abscesses of the vulvar area. At biopsy, the abscesses had classic features of the primary disease and were clearly separated from the intestinal tract. There was no fistula in the anal canal, and the perineum between the vulvar abscess and the anus was normal. One of the patients also had an early lesion of Crohn's disease in the sigmoid. The lesion appeared as a small erythematous spot without ulceration. Biopsy revealed a typical granuloma under an intact mucosa. It is concluded that Crohn's disease is not confined to the gastrointestinal tract, and that early lesions of the disease within the gastrointestinal tract are submucosal rather than mucosal.

Abscess