Human dura mater has been utilized in various reconstructive procedures following radical pelvic surgery at the Division of Gynecologic Oncology, University of Miami School of Medicine. Our preliminary results indicate that this allograft is strong, durable, and acts as a good biological barrier. However, it does not seem to prevent the development of enteropelvic fistulae in patients who undergo total pelvic exenteration following radiotherapy. Dura mater has also been employed in abdominal hernia repairs, repair of wound dehiscenses, and in the coverage of the femoral vessels after groin dissection. Provisional results with these reconstructive techniques appear promising. These results are discussed, and suggestions regarding the use of this allograft are delineated.

Carcinoma, Squamous Cell↗

PubMed1987

Superconducting Tc enhancement due to excitonic negative-U centers: A Monte Carlo study.

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Journal Article↗

PubMed1986

Linear transverse susceptibility of Ising systems.

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Journal Article↗

PubMed1985

The effect of cytoxan, adriamycin, and cis-platinum on cervical, vaginal cytology.

One hundred and thirty-four cervical and vaginal smears were obtained from 51 patients receiving cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, and cis-platinum. These drugs do not appear to cause dysplasia or significant atypia. Additionally, the Pap smear was not useful for the diagnosis of unexpected persistent or recurrent carcinoma of the ovary.

Adenocarcinoma↗

PubMed1979

Fetal heart rate tracing during sickle cell crisis: a cause for transient late decelerations.

A case of maternal sickle cell anemia crisis is presented. A continuous fetal heart rate (FHR) tracing demonstrates late decelerations that reversed when the mother's condition improved. The importance of recognizing this reversible late deceleration problem is discussed in terms of increasing fetal maturity.

Adult↗