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J A Yellin

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PubMed1985

Stubbed finger osteomyelitis.

Forceful hyperextension of the distal phalanx may result in a Salter II fracture. Due to the anatomic relationship of bone and nail, a 'stubbed finger' injury may result in an inapparent compound fracture. When nail bedding is associated with a distal phalangeal fracture, antibiotics should be instituted.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1982

Splenorrhaphy in a patient with splenomegaly.

Splenomegaly was found in a 17-year-old boy who experienced a traumatic splenic rupture. A successful splenorrhaphy was performed, although the cause of the splenomegaly was not known at the time of surgery. Postoperatively the diagnosis of infectious mononucleosis was established. Splenomegaly should not be considered an absolute contraindication to splenic repair in cases of traumatic rupture.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1977

Patient self-referral for kidney transplantation.

A total of 634 patients referred for transplantation was followed for up to 5 yrs, 149 being self-referred and 485 being referred by their physicians. The survival rates of those transplanted in both groups were compared to those not transplanted. The self-referred group increased their chances of receiving a transplant by 20% and did not increase their risk of mortality. These findings suggest that transplantation should be recommended to all patients with end-stage renal failure as the procedure of choice.

Adolescent↗