Paracervical block anesthesia in the practice of obstetrics and gynecology is being used more and more often. It is accepted as a simple, safe and effective method. The author and his associates have used it in their private practice in more than three thousand patients. In almost all cases it completely relieves the pain of the first stage of labor, although additional anesthesia must be given for delivery. It is ideal for dilatation and curettage in poor risk patients and in patients with an incomplete abortion.

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On surgery of Dupuytren's contracture.

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Linking public health data using geographic information system techniques: Alaskan community characteristics and infant mortality.

This article identifies geographical contexts important in differentiating infant mortality in Alaska and uses spatial processing models to link and analyse multi-source data. Information characterizing geographical locations are collected from Alaska's vital statistics for the years 1982-91 and the 1990 Census. Geographic information system (GIS) techniques are applied to identify spatially homogeneous regions, assess spatial compatibility across databases, and allocate geographical units across boundaries. A primary goal of this paper is to encourage spatial linkage and analysis techniques for vital statistics and census data. By demonstrating the interplay of tabular, graphical, and mapping techniques on Alaskan infant mortality, this analysis describes procedures for conducting epidemiological research with data spatially defined at distinct geographical levels.

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Sixth-month morphoauricular syndrome.

Based upon a study of the embryologic anatomy of the external ear, the authors have suggested that the antitragus muscle be called the auricularis inferioris muscle which has a double nerve supply and a double function. Abnormal traction of this muscle can vary the final shape of the ear, dragging the border of the antitragus downward and everting it. This scaphoid and prominent ear deformity can be corrected by precise surgery described here by the authors.

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