Science Journal of Clinical Medicine

Volume 2, Issue 4, July 2013

  • Pathophysiology Prevention and Management of Chronic Neurogenic Constipation in Adults

    Jacek Hermann, Sławomir Michalak, Michał Dopierała, Dariusz Tertoń, Michał Drews

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 4, July 2013
    Pages: 122-128
    Received: 1 June 2013
    Published: 30 June 2013
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    Abstract: Neurogenic constipation occurs most commonly after spinal cord injury, in multiple sclerosis and in Parkinson`s disease. Slow colonic transit time is a major disorder. Patients also develop pelvic floor dysfunction. Spinal cord patients are unable to defecate voluntarily due to the loss of the rectal fullness sensation and they depend on the spinal... Show More
  • Management of Idiopathic Dilated Cardiomyopathy with Intramyocardial Stem Cell Transplantation in Children: A Retrospective Study of 7 Patients

    Aris Lacis, Inguna Lubaua, Andrejs Erglis, Andis Lacis, Inta Bergmane

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 4, July 2013
    Pages: 129-133
    Received: 21 June 2013
    Published: 10 July 2013
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    Abstract: This retrospective report presents findings on 7 patients with idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy who underwent transplantation of autologous bone marrow derived mononuclear cells (BMSC) after failed routine conservative treatment, and were on a waiting list for cardiac transplantation. In two out of seven patients, we performed intramyocardial deli... Show More
  • Prediction of Postoperative Lung Function and Chronic Dyspnea in Lung Cancer Patients by Using Quantitative Computed Tomography

    CV Papageorgiou, Dimosthenis Antoniou, Georgios Kaltsakas, Foteini Karakontaki, Panagiotis Misthos, Iris Tsangaridou, Loukas Thanos, NG Koulouris

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 4, July 2013
    Pages: 134-140
    Received: 9 May 2013
    Published: 20 July 2013
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    Abstract: Background-Aim: Prediction of postoperative FEV1 and diffusion capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide (DLCO) has a key role in the preoperative evaluation of lung resection candidates with impaired lung function. Additionally, dyspnea is a symptom which significantly affects patients’ quality of life. The aim of our study is to evaluate the role ... Show More
  • Report of Bilateral Microtia in 2 Successive Female Siblings in Fallujah General Hospital

    Samira Telfah Alaani, Abdulqadir Abdulkareem Alrawi

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 4, July 2013
    Pages: 141-143
    Received: 7 July 2013
    Published: 10 August 2013
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    Abstract: Microtia is a congenital anomaly; characterized by a small, abnormally shaped auricle (pinna). It is usually accompanied by a narrow, blocked or absent ear canal. Microtia can occur as the only clinical abnormality or as part of a syndrome. The estimated incidence of microtia is (1 / 5000) to (1/ 20000) of total births and it is more common in male... Show More