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A Ohry

Publications and source records attributed to A Ohry.

At least 127 records · Page 7Linked to original sources
PubMed1989

The prevalence of hypertension, ischaemic heart disease and diabetes in traumatic spinal cord injured patients and amputees.

The clinical impression that spinal cord injured and traumatic lower limb amputees are more prone to develop degenerative diseases was investigated by comparing the prevalence of hypertension, ischaemic heart disease, and diabetes mellitus in these two patient groups with the prevalence of these diseases among a group of healthy age-matched controls. Seventy seven spinal cord injured patients and 53 amputees fulfilled the criteria for inclusion in this study. Our results show a significant increased incidence of hypertension and ischaemic heart disease among those with spinal cord injuries compared with their controls; and among the amputees, a significant increased incidence of ischaemic heart disease and of diabetes mellitus.

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PubMed1989

Hyperprolactinemia, galactorrhea and amenorrhea in women with a spinal cord injury.

Six women with a traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI) developed hyperprolactinemia, amenorrhea and galactorrhea. Five of them had thoracic level lesions and 1 had a lumbosacral lesion. Two were postpartum and 1 was pregnant at the time of injury. Transient diabetes insipidus developed in 1 patient. Temporary administration of bromocriptine decreased prolactin levels, caused cessation of lactation and restored ovulatory cycles. The syndrome disappeared spontaneously in all 6 patients. Pituitary stalk concussion resulting from the trauma might cause this phenomenon, with the level of the cord injury playing a role. Being pregnant or early postpartum can predispose women to develop this syndrome.

Adult↗
PubMed1988

Disappearance of quadriparesis due to a huge cervicothoracic aneurysmal bone cyst.

A young man who had suffered from rheumatoid arthritis developed a huge cervicothoracic aneurysmal bone cyst and progressive quadriparesis. Complete recovery occurred after "incomplete therapy," which consisted of an open biopsy and a small dose of irradiation. This tumor was observed and characterized as a blood-filled cyst excavated from the bone. Because of the controversy in the literature over the benefit of surgery vs. irradiation, this report emphasizes the fact that even "partial" treatment may beneficially affect this tumor.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1988

The rehabilitation of patients with severe Guillain-Barré syndrome.

Twenty four of more than 800 patients admitted to our centre presented with a severe Guillain-Barré Syndrome. The length of hospitalisation, duration of illness, treatment, and the rehabilitation course of these patients are discussed. Suggestions are made concerning the necessity to obtain maximal rehabilitation for these patients.

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PubMed1988

Massive centrifugal multitrauma resulting in paralysis and limb loss. A report of 4 cases and discussion of the special problems in rehabilitation.

Four cases are described wherein massive centrifugal trauma caused a whirl-whiplash type injury to the spinal cord resulting in paralysis. Two patients became paraplegics and two quadriplegics. In three cases, there was a loss of one or more limbs associated with other concomitant injuries. Attention is focused on the problems facing patients with a combination of plegias and amputation.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1987

Ethical questions in the treatment of spinal cord injured patients.

Modern medicine has greatly benefitted spinal cord injured patients. The daily process of their rehabilitation, however, creates serious ethical problems, which the clinician attempts to solve using a humanistic, multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary approach. We present some of those conflicts, especially those caused by the survival of totally dependent patients and those related to our communication with the patient and his family.

Disclosure↗
PubMed1987

The brain injured patient, some poetic and neurologic aspects.

In this short "anthology," the various neurologic and neuropsychologic aspects of brain injury are illustrated by quotations from the Bible, literature, poetry, and history. The close connection between poetry, literature and neurology is proved again.

Brain Injuries↗