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C K Kong
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Bone age and linear skeletal growth of children with cerebral palsy.
The aim of this study was to compare the linear growth of children with cerebral palsy (CP) with that of children without CP. The segmental lengths (humerus, ulna, femur, tibia, and spine), recumbent length, body weight, and bone age of 62 children with CP (age range 2.25 to 14 years, mean 7.13 years) were measured and compared with 68 children without CP (age range 1.50 to 12.67 years, mean 6.73 years). The results show that bone-age delay is common in children with CP (68% with a delay of more than 1 year). The linear growth of children with CP is similar to that of children without CP when bone age is used instead of chronological age. There is a strong correlation between segmental lengths and body height. Hence, this study favours using segmental lengths for estimating height in children with CP and using the comparison group as a reference for this purpose. Nutritional and non-nutritional factors on bone-age delay are discussed.
The acceptance of lonely others: effects of loneliness and gender of the target person and loneliness of the perceiver.
The reactions of lonely people toward other lonely people and the relationship between loneliness and self-concepts were examined. The 2-way and 3-way interaction effects showed that low lonely perceivers reacted more negatively toward the lonely target person. The relationship between loneliness and self-concept was examined using a multidimensional measure of self-concept. Results showed that loneliness correlated negatively with self-concept. In multiple regression analyses, the most significant predictors of loneliness were self-concept of relations with same gender and opposite gender peers and general self-concept.
Migration of three endoclips following laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
We present a well-documented case report on migration of the haemostatic clip, along with the two clips that had originally been applied on the cystic duct, into the bile duct forming the nidus of a stone after laparoscopic cholecystectomy--a unique occurrence heretofore unreported. The English language literature on the subject is reviewed. The most likely predisposing factor is improper or erratic application of clips resulting in bile leakage, either subclinical or overt. Secure and correct placement of clips could help to prevent this complication.
Endoscopic thyroid and parathyroid surgery.
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One-wound laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
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Posterior urethral valves presenting as acute epididymo-orchitis: a case report and follow-up study.
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The optimal initial approach to the unilateral impalpable testis: laparoscopic or inguinal?
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Maintaining long-term central venous access by repetitive hepatic vein cannulation.
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Familial gastroschisis in siblings is rare.
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Ejaculatory duct cyst versus müllerian duct cyst.
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Opening of both vasa into a müllerian duct cyst.
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Pancreatitis and anomalous union of the pancreaticobiliary ductal system in childhood.
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Ligature versus purse string for surgical stapled anastomoses.
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Use of skin staples for fixation of T tubes and drains.
Stapled anchorage is safe and effective for T tubes and drains and is preferred to the conventional technique. Significant bile leaks never occur. Three and two staples are recommended for anchoring T tubes and drains, respectively.
Re: Bleeding from a Meckel's diverticulum after the use of ibuprofen.
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Meconium ileus: a review 1972-1990.
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Long accessory hepatic duct associated with congenital dilation of the common bile duct.
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