Showing papers by "Ochsner Medical Center published in 1976"
TL;DR: Thirty-three cases of benign paroxysmal vertigo in childhood have been seen at this institution since the disorder was recognized ten years ago, and the most important consideration for the pediatrician is to rule out epilepsy and brain tumor.
Abstract: • Thirty-three cases of benign paroxysmal vertigo in childhood have been seen at our institution since the disorder was recognized ten years ago. Progression from paroxysmal torticollis of infancy to paroxysmal vertigo of childhood is documented. Ear infections and allergy appeared causative in a few, but not most, of the cases. The most important consideration for the pediatrician is to rule out epilepsy and brain tumor. Parents should be reassured that the condition is benign, and that the attacks will cease in a few months or years. (Am J Dis Child130:1099-1100, 1976)
62 citations
TL;DR: Repeat angiograms disclose turbulence, with or without clot formation, at the valve sites in saphenous veins used as coronary artery bypass grafts, a potential cause for perioperative infarction or graft failure may be avoided.
46 citations
TL;DR: Criteria important in selection of patients for whom mediastinoscopy is likely to be helpful are cell type, location (peripheral versus central), and radiographic evidence of mediastinal metastasis, and the size of the tumor is not a useful criterion.
24 citations
Journal Article•
TL;DR: Bone scan findings (using 99mTc-stannous pyrophosphate) in five patients with diffuse metastatic carcinoma of the axial skeleton are reviewed and there were few visually recognizable asymmetries of tracer localization.
Abstract: Bone scan findings (using /sup 99m/Tc-stannous pyrophosphate) in five patients with diffuse metastatic carcinoma of the axial skeleton are reviewed. Although there were few visually recognizable asymmetries of tracer localization, the diffuse involvement was diagnosed through abnormally elevated counting rates in the axial skeleton, decreased visualization of the kidneys, and faint or absent visualization of the appendicular skeleton. (auth)
18 citations
TL;DR: A case of hepatocellular carcinoma is presented that occurred two decades after radiotherapy for presumed hepatic hemangioma, with emphasis placed on radiation hepatocarcinogenesis.
13 citations
TL;DR: Physostigmine salicylate (Antilirium) is the only parasympathomimetic drug capable of reversing both the central and peripheral manifestations of the anticholinergic syndrome caused by overdosage of tricyclic antidepressant drugs.
Abstract: Acute accidental and suicidal overdosages are becoming common in emergency medicine Physostigmine salicylate (Antilirium) is the only parasympathomimetic drug capable of reversing both the central and peripheral manifestations of the anticholinergic syndrome caused by overdosage of tricyclic antidepressant drugs Physostigmine acts rapidly, within 5 to 20 minutes, dramatically reversing the toxic effects Because of the short duration of action, intoxication may recur and repeated doses may be necessary Four cases, successfully managed, are presented and the pertinent literature reviewed
10 citations
01 Jan 1976
TL;DR: In this article, the authors compared Gill et al.'s method for estimating urinary supersaturation in respect to calcium oxalate (Fig. 1) with urine ion equilibrium programs and also to note the effect of milk drinking on the two methods.
Abstract: In 1974, Gill et al published a method for estimating urinary supersaturation in respect to calcium oxalate (Fig. 1). Our purpose was to compare this method with urine ion equilibrium programs and also to note the effect of milk drinking on the two methods.
7 citations