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S Holden

Publications and source records attributed to S Holden.

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PubMed1976

Gunshot wounds of the ureter: a 15-year review of 63 consecutive cases.

We reviewed 63 consecutive cases of gunshot wounds of the ureter seen during a 15-year period. The importance of prompt recognition and aggressive surgical management is emphasized, with particular attention being placed on adequate debridement and spatulated splinted watertight ureteroureterostomy. Our philosophy of management for individual injuries is discussed along with our complications and results. This series is the largest reported to date of ureteral gunshot wounds.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1976

The effect of the bite plane splint on the electromyographic silent period duration.

An electromyographic study of the masseter and anterior part of the temporalis muscles was performed on ten patients presenting temporomandibular joint dysfunction symptoms. The EMG silent periods (SP) produced in the open-close-clench cycle and jaw-jerk reflex were compared for duration before and after treatment with an occlusal bite splint. Following use of the splint, there was a shortening of SP indicating the possible use of the duration of SP as a diagnostic measurement, and also as an indication of treatment effectiveness.

Adult↗
PubMed1976

The prognostic significance of fever in childhood urinary infections: observations in 350 consecutive patients.

All infants and children with proven bacteriuria require urologic investigation and surveillance, but their prospects for developing chronic renal disease are variable. These differences are related to whether or not the bacteria have access to the kidneys. Such access correlates closely with the presence of an underlying congenital anomaly, particularly vesicoureteral reflux. Fever during an episode of active urinary infection is a strong indication that the patient has vesicoureteral reflux or some other significant uropathy and probably pyelonephritis.

Child↗
PubMed1975

Urologic complications in renal transplantation.

Our ten-year experience with 141 kidney transplants is reported. Fifty per cent of the grafts are presently functioning, and 22 patients have been followed more than five years. A urologic complication rate of 13 per cent occurred, but 84 per cent of those patients retained their grafts. Only 1.3 per cent of patients with urologic complications died. Improved results can be achieved by good operative technique and aggressive management of complications.

Adult↗
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Longitudinal electromyographic study of chewing patterns in complete-denture wearers.

A longitudinal electromyographic study of the anterior temporal and masseter activity during habitual chewing of apple was performed on 21 subjects provided with immediate complete dentures. At the pretreatment stage, when the patients having an anterior residual dentition were chewing, the peak mean voltages showed low values (range, 48 to 58 microV). After denture placement, there was a further decrease of the temporal activity that persisted to the 6-month stage. After the dentures were relined, a significant increase in chewing force of the temporal muscles was noted at the 1-year stage. During the second year, when no corrections of the dentures were made, the temporal activity decreased below the pretreatment level. The masseter muscle chewing activity generally showed no significant changes during the 2-year observation period. The mean durations of the chewing strokes and chewing cycles were longer than values reported in dentate samples and generally displayed no significant changes during the 2-year period.

Adult↗
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Longitudinal electromyographic study of swallowing patterns in complete denture wearers.

A longitudinal electromyographic study of the swallowing activity of the anterior temporal and masseter muscles was performed on 21 subjects with complete dentures. In six patients, the lip activity was recorded. At the pretreatment stage, when the patients had a residual anterior dentition, the peak mean voltages of the elevators showed low values (range 18 to 30 microV), and after denture placement, the anterior temporal muscles showed a further decrease. After denture relining, slight increases in temporal activity were noted at the 1-year stage. During the second year, when no corrections of the dentures were made, the temporal activity decreased below the pretreatment level. The masseter activity showed no significant changes during the 2-year observation period. The mandibular lip showed significantly stronger swallowing activity than the maxillary lip. The mean durations of the swallows were markedly longer than values reported for subjects with a complete natural dentition.

Adult↗