Showing papers in "Journal of Postgraduate Medicine in 1988"

A comparative study of diuretic effects of Tinospora cordifolia and hydrochlorothiazide in rats and a preliminary phase I study in human volunteers.

Abstract: Male rats (n=72) were treated with the aqueous extract of Tinospora cordiofolia (T.c.) and 24 hour urine output, electrolytes, specify gravity and pH were estimated and compared with the effects of hydrochlorothiazide. Early Phase I studies were also carried out in ten hospitalized healthy male volunteers

Cervico-medullary compression secondary to ochronotic arthritis affecting cranio-vertebral joints syndesmo-dental ochronotic arthritis.

Abstract: A case of extensive ochronotic arthritis of various appendicular spinal and cranio-cerebral joints espacially that of syndesmo-dental joint wich was associated with hypertrophic calcification of transverse atlantal ligament resulting in cervico-medullary compression is presented

Traumatic spinal fracture in ankylosing spondylitis (a case report).

Abstract: Une fracture de la colonne dorsale secondaire a une chute accidentelle est rapportee chez un homme de 40 ans atteint de pelvi-spondylite rhumatismale ancienne. La moelle epiniere est comprimee en D 8 -L 1 , mais principalement par une partie fracturee (extremite) du complexe ligament gauche ossifie-lame en D 10 -D 11 . Aucune recuperation neurologique importante n'a fait suite a la laminectomie

Coagulopathies in viper bites.

Abstract: Une fibrinogenolyse primaire est observee dans 27 cas et une coagulopathie de consommation dans 3 cas. Une revue de la litterature est faite

Idiopathic colo-colic intussusception (a case report).

Abstract: Observation chez un enfant de 6 mois, constipe depuis 2 jours et presentant un prolapsus rectal du a une invagination colocolique impliquant le sigmoide

Major thoracic trauma in children.

Abstract: Description de 24 cas chez des enfants de plus de 12 ans Le sexe ratio est 1,4:1 On note 1 deces dans cette serie Les manifestations cliniques les plus classiques sont l'hemothorax et le pneumothorax Une thoracotomie est pratiquee dans 3 cas

Rupture of rudimentary horn pregnancy (a case report).

Abstract: Un cas rare de rupture d'une grossesse dans une corne rudimentaire est rapporte. La malade presentait des signes et symptomes d'hemoperitoine massif. Une laparotomie exploratrice d'urgence a revele la rupture de la corne rudimentaire gravide. Reanimation par autotransfusion

Successful management of ruptured suprarenal aortic aneurysm with left artery stenosis (a case report).

Abstract: Presentation chez un homme de 30 ans ayant un rein en moins (droit) et une stenose de l'artere renale gauche. Etude de l'approche chirurgicale du traitement

Primary retro-peritoneal hydatid cyst (a case report).

Abstract: A case of primary retroperitoneal hydatid cyst is reported. A high index of suspicion combined with sonography and serological tests identified this rare lesion pre-operatively. The treatment was excision of the cyst

Efficacy of misoprostol in upper gastro-intestinal lesions in arthritic patients on non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS)--an Indian experience.

Abstract: Fifty three consecutive patients with rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis, having gastro-intestinal (GI) symptoms attributed to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) were treated with misoprostol 200 μg four times a day