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T E Snyder

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PubMed1992

Use of generic software programs in management of patient records and clinical research.

As personal computers become more cost-effective and user-friendly, they are bound to play an increasing role in the practice of medicine. This article is a description of how a commercially available database system adapted for medical record keeping has greatly facilitated the storage and retrieval of information. The designation of a data file for storage of patient records through the use of the systems menus, data entry, and conduct of searches for particular bits of data are described. Unique features such as custom-tailored computer reminders and project-specific programming are recommended as ways to improve the effectiveness of patient care and clinical research. When a single database system is used, the cost in terms of time, money and expertise is dramatically decreased, allowing the physician to optimize all aspects of the practice of medicine of exploiting computer technology with minimal to no knowledge of computer languages and/or programming.

Gynecology↗
PubMed1992

Mucinous cystadenocarcinoma of the appendix with pseudomyxoma peritonei presenting as total uterine prolapse. A case report.

Mucinous cystadenocarcinoma of the appendix occurred with symptoms limited only to a total uterovaginal prolapse. Preoperative intravenous pyelogram and pelvic ultrasonography demonstrated the presence of a large pelvic mass. Exploratory laparotomy revealed the mass to be appendiceal adenocarcinoma, which was treated with extirpation of all the visible tumor and repair of the anatomic defect.

Appendectomy↗
PubMed1991

Colovaginal fistula secondary to diverticular disease.

Colovaginal fistula is infrequently encountered in gynecologic practice, but, when it does occur, diverticular disease is the most common cause. This paper discusses current concepts in etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with colovaginal fistula secondary to diverticular disease. Review of the literature reveals that a majority of patients have a history of hysterectomy and are primarily diagnosed by barium enema. The current trend in treatment is surgical correction with primary resection and anastomosis.

Colonic Diseases↗
PubMed1991

Abdominal-retroperitoneal sacral colpopexy for the correction of vaginal prolapse.

Complete genital or vaginal prolapse affects a large number of middle-aged to elderly females. Satisfactory correction of prolapse with maintenance of vaginal patency has been a challenge to the pelvic surgeon for many years. We present a retrospective review of 147 patients undergoing abdominal sacral colpopexy using dacron graft or expanded polytetrafluoroethylene. The anatomical basis of repair, operative technique, and results are described. Ninety-three percent of the patients experienced long-term success over 5 years, including those with previous failed repairs. Both short- and long-term complication rates were acceptable. Only four patients experienced graft erosion, and only one of those had recurrent prolapse. Abdominal sacral colpopexy offers those affected with genital prolapse an opportunity for long-term relief, with maintenance of a patent vagina.

Abdomen↗