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R C Corlett

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PubMed1979

The intrauterine contraceptive device and acute salpingitis: a multifactor analysis.

From an indigent population hospitalized with acute salpingitis, 163 patients were compared with 222 control patients from the minor trauma section of the emergency room. Four factors were significantly different between cases and controls: race, type of contraception, number of sex partners, and previous history of salpingitis. A discriminate analysis based on a linear logistic equation demonstrated that each risk factor was independent rather than a reflection of another risk factor. Thus factors associated with race, IUD use, multiple sexual partners, and previous salpingitis increase the risk of salpingitis in the population studied.

Acute Disease↗
PubMed1979

Postoperative bladder training.

A group of 87 women who had either a retropubic suspension or anterior colporraphy with or without hysterectomy were studied to determine an optimal method of postoperative bladder training to facilitate recovery of normal bladder function. All patients received suprapubic catheters but 43 women had their catheters on constant open drainage while the remaining 44 patients were placed on an intermittent clamping regimen which was begun on the first postoperative day. The method of catheter management was selected randomly. Subgroups based on the operative procedure performed, patient age, and the presence or absence of postoperative infection were examined. In all groups of patients studied, those undergoing early intermittent clamping resumed normal micturition earlier than those who did not. It is recommended that this technique be utilized routinely in this group of patients to shorten the interval of time during which bladder drainage is required.

Adult↗
PubMed1979

Carbon dioxide uroflowmetry.

A method using pneumatic compression to determine flow rate is described. The procedure is best suited for physicians using carbon dioxide instrumentation for a urodynamic assessment of patients since the carbon dioxide cystometer is readily converted to a uroflowmeter. Values obtained with this method are similar to values reported in the literature using other techniques. When voided volumes are more than 200 ml. the values for peak flow rate are reproducible within subjects and are volume-dependent.

Adult↗