PubMed Health⌕ Search

Biomedical subjects

W Grünberger

Publications and source records attributed to W Grünberger.

At least 19 recordsLinked to original sources
PubMed1992

[Struma ovarii maligna].

Benign and malignant struma ovarii are very rare ovarian teratomas. Specific therapy guidelines should be established. A case of a malignant struma ovarii is presented and results of therapy discussed.

Adult↗
PubMed1992

[Pelviscopic hysterectomy--a prospective comparative study of 40 cases].

We review to date 20 pelviscopic extirpations of the uterus. This new method of hysterectomy shows some advantages over the common vaginal hysterectomy. Anatomy of the supporting ligaments of the uterus remains the same, recovery from the operation goes quicker. Morbidity rate seems to be less than in the case of vaginal hysterectomy.

Adult↗
PubMed1992

[Computer-assisted patient management. Individual electronic data processing-assisted documentation in gynecology].

EDP-supported documentation of patients has become increasingly important over the last several years. Seven autonomous wards of the gynecological department of the Hospital Rudolfstiftung were equipped with a clinical documentation system. The integration of this new system into the infrastructure of the KIS (Krankenhausinformationssystem) was accomplished with the help of the MD-ADV. We also implemented one of the best-known statistical analyzing systems, SAS, so that we have simple possibilities for statistical calculation and graphical plots.

Computer Graphics↗
PubMed1992

[Mucoviscidosis screening with immunoreactive trypsin].

Up to now 49,116 immunoreactive trypsin (IRT) measurements have been carried out in Austrian newborns in the first week of life. Related to provisionally chosen cut-off points, 301 newborns (0.61%) showed an elevated IRT value; 253 of them were successfully recalled. According to a direct strategy, sweat tests were done without a second IRT measurement in 101 infants; eleven of them were identified as cystic fibrosis (CF) patients. In accordance with a 2-step strategy, 152 infants were reinvestigated by a second IRT determination. Twenty-eight of them again showed an elevated IRT value, as based on provisional, age-dependent reference values; seven were subsequently identified as CF patients by sweat testing. So far two false-negative findings were obtained on IRT screening: one child was later identified as having CF on the basis of typical clinical symptoms and a positive sweat test, the other patient presenting with meconium ileus showed a normal IRT value after surgery, but was subjected to a sweat test in view of the underlying condition. These preliminary results suggest a CF incidence of 1 to 2460 newborns in Austria. Hence, IRT screening appears to be a reliable method for identifying CF patients in the newborn period, thereby facilitating early treatment and genetic counselling.

Austria↗
PubMed1992

[Computer-assisted patient data management: from department-specific individual solutions to Vienna-wide network comprehensive solution].

Up to now the daily routine work and statistics have been facilitated by using some self-developed microcomputer based data collection systems. No network has been established. Currently we implemented in out hospital "Krankenanstalt Rudolfstitung" a country-wide patient oriented data collection net system. In future it will be possible to compare all patients datas, methods and success of treatment of all Viennese hospitals.

Austria↗
PubMed1992

[Attempt of preventive treatment of striae gravidarum using preventive massage ointment administration].

Striae distensae are an appreciable cosmetic problem for many pregnant women. Preventive application of a water/oil massage cream was tested in a group of 24 gravidae (control group: 26 patients). In the untreated control group striae distensae were observed in two-thirds of the patients, whereas the prophylactically-treated gravidae showed development of striae in only one third of the group given the test preparation. Better results were obtained in women with a favourable constitutional predisposition than in patients with a tendency to overweight. The massage cream was well tolerated by all gravidae.

Adult↗
PubMed1991

Influence of isradipine on the maternal and fetal cardiovascular system in hypertensive disorders in pregnancy.

Nine pregnant women (aged 28.7 +/- 6.9 years) who had developed hypertension (blood pressure greater than 140/90 mm Hg) took part in an open pilot study with the new calcium antagonist isradipine. Dosage was started with 1.25 mg twice daily and was increased weekly to 2.5 mg and 5 mg twice daily until a diastolic blood pressure of less than or equal to 80 mm Hg was achieved. By the time of the last visit before term, blood pressure was significantly reduced to 129/79 mm Hg and heart rate had not altered. External cardiotocography indicated fetal well-being throughout the entire study. Doppler flow measurements showed no deterioration in A:B ratio, resistance index, and pulsatile index. All measurements in the newborn were within normal ranges. In conclusion, isradipine is a safe and effective drug for pregnant women and their fetuses in the management of hypertensive disorders in pregnancy.

Adult↗
PubMed1991

[Electronic data processing assisted documentation of tumor after care in an ambulatory setting--a simplification of daily routine].

A data collection system on microcomputer was developed for patients with malignant diseases in ambulant aftercare. At the same time when patient data are collected to be sent to a central medicostatistical plotting station, as it is usual in Austrian hospitals, a file for further aftercare is opened. By data transfer to other software products, statistical data evaluation is possible. Patients can also be called to hospital for different reasons.

Aftercare↗
PubMed1990

[Documentation of the surgical report with graphic statistical data analysis--a simplification of daily routine work].

A data collection system on microcomputer connected with an automatic medical report system for operations, was developed to facilitate both medical report as well as documentation. Linking different commercial software products by use of a Pascal programme, we were able to speed up daily routine work as well as establish efficient graphical statistics of patient data.

Cesarean Section↗
PubMed1990

Vaginal agenesis and congenital adrenal hyperplasia. Psychosocial sequelae of diagnosis and neovagina formation.

Eleven patients with Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster syndrome (MRK) and 7 patients with adrenogenital syndrome (CVAH) were interviewed and tested pre- and postoperatively. MRK subjects were operated on with a modified Vecchietti procedure, CVAH subjects underwent genitoplastic and clitoroplastic operation. Psychosocial sequelae of and coping with malformation and treatment were assessed with semistructured interviews and the Giessen test. Anatomical and functional results of the vaginoplastic operation were excellent, and sexual satisfaction correlated with coping. 7/11 MRK patients were capable of good to fair adaptation to the malformation, whereas CVAH patients suffered severe distortions of body image. The malformation caused narcissistic damage in all cases. Circumstances of diagnosis, prevailing defense mechanism and consequences for counselling are discussed.

Adaptation, Psychological↗