The Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences

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Acute Psychotic State due to Hyperthyroidism Following Excision of a Mandible Bone Tumor: A Case Report

Shang-Ju Yang, Shin-Yaw Wang, Cheng-Chung Chen

Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences > 2003 > 19 > 1 > 29-31

The etiology of psychotic symptoms that emerge following surgery needs to be sought to allow physicians to provide effective treatment. We present the case of a patient who developed hyperthyroidism shortly after excision of a mandible bone tumor and discuss its clinical features, course, and management. A 48-year-old female without previous thyroid disease accidentally found a tumor over her left...

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Biological Evaluation of an Antibiotic DC-81–Indole Conjugate Agent in Human Melanoma Cell Lines

Wan-Ping Hu, Yen-Chi Chen, Jeh-Jeng Wang, Hsin-Su Yu

Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences > 2003 > 19 > 1 > 6-11

Pyrrolo[2, 1-c][1, 4]benzodiazepines (PBDs) are potent inhibitors of nucleic acid synthesis because of their ability to recognize and bind to specific sequences of DNA and form a labile covalent adduct. DC-81, an antitumor antibiotic produced by Streptomyces species, is a PBD. We combined DC-81 and an indole carboxylate moiety to synthesize a hybrid designed to have much higher sequence selectivity...

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Bladder Stone in a Woman after Cesarean Section: A Case Report

Chin-Ming Su, Hung-Yu Lin, Ching-Chia Li, Yii-Her Chou, more

Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences > 2003 > 19 > 1 > 42-43

Urinary bladder calculi are rarely seen in women and any history of previous pelvic surgery must, therefore, raise suspicion of an iatrogenic etiology. According to the literature, fewer than 2% of all bladder calculi occur in female subjects and, thus, their presence should provoke careful assessment of the etiology. There have been a number of reports on bladder calculi in women with a history of...

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A Community-Based Surveillance on Determinants of Rodent Infestation

Hsiu-Hua Pai, Yu-Jue Hong, Cheng-Hsung Wang

Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences > 2003 > 19 > 1 > 13-17

Rodent infestation is an important factor in the transmission of infectious diseases of public health importance. From October to November 1998, surveillance stations were established in 110 boroughs of Kaohsiung City in southern Taiwan. Boroughs were chosen by random sampling 10 boroughs from each of 11 districts (464 boroughs) in the city. The extent of rodent infestation was determined by cage...

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Orbital Hemangiopericytoma — A Case Report

Yang-Chen Lee, Jyh-Seng Wang, Jeng-Shyong Shyu

Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences > 2003 > 19 > 1 > 33-36

A 50-year-old male presented with progressive proptosis in the right eye for 10 years. Decreased visual acuity to hand-motion level was also noted. Orbital computed tomography revealed a large homogenously enhanced mass lesion in the right retrobulbar region with optic nerve compression. The remainder of the ocular examination was normal, except for right mature cataract. The tumor was completely...

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Association of Endostatin D104N with Leukemia

Ta-Chih Liu, Shen-Fung Lin, Chao-Sung Chang, Tyen-Po Chen, more

Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences > 2003 > 19 > 1 > 1-4

The bone marrow and/or peripheral blood from 126 patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), 57 with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), 91 with acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL), and 178 normal controls were analyzed using a polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) assay to evaluate the association of the endostatin polymorphisms D104N (nucleotide 4349G→A) with leukemia...

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Analysis of the Outcomes at Baby-Friendly Hospitals: Appraisal in Taiwan

David Redhelm Weng, Chun-Sen Hsu, Meei-Ling Gau, Chao-Huei Chen, more

Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences > 2003 > 19 > 1 > 19-27

This study examined the effect of the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) on the breastfeeding rate in Taiwan and analyzed factors related to BFHI qualification. The assessments included 56 hospitals enlisted for appraisal and 7,563 mothers in the maternity wards of these hospitals. Among the 56 hospitals appraised, 38 (67.9%) passed appraisal. Geographically, 88.5% (23/38) of hospitals are located...

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Multilobular Cyst as Endosalpingiosis of Uterine Serosa: A Case Report

Yu Chang, Eing-Mei Tsai, Cheng-Hui Yang, Chiu-Hu Kuo, more

Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences > 2003 > 19 > 1 > 38-40

A case of endosalpingiosis presented as a multilobular cyst on sonography. The tentative clinical diagnosis was an ovarian tumor; however, laparotomy revealed a degenerative cyst of the uterine myoma with a stalk connecting to the uterus. Histopathologically, it showed characteristics of endosalpingiosis. To our knowledge, such a multilobular cyst of endosalpingiosis originating solely from the uterine...

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Bilateral Superselective Arterial Microcoil Embolization in Post-Traumatic High-Flow Priapism: A Case Report

Yung-Chin Lee, Jung-Tsung Shen, Ming-Chen Shih, Chung-Chin Chen, more

Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences > 2003 > 19 > 2 > 79-82

Priapism is a prolonged penile erection unrelated to sexual stimulation. High-flow arteriogenic priapism is uncommon and usually occurs after genitoperineal trauma, which may damage a feeding cavernosal artery, leading to an arteriovenous fistula and, occasionally, to an associated pseudoaneurysm. The defects rarely occur bilaterally. Herein, we report successful treatment of high-flow priapism secondary...

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Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Tumor of the Pancreas: Computerized Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging Features

Tun-Mei Hong, Rheun-Chuan Lee, Jen-Huey Chiang, Cheng-Yen Chang

Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences > 2003 > 19 > 2 > 55-60

The aim of this study was to analyze the computerized tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) features of intraductal papillary mucinous tumor (IPMT) of the pancreas. The cases of eight patients with pathologically proven IPMT (1 papillary hyperplasia, 7 adenocarcinoma) of the pancreas were retrospectively reviewed. There were five men and three women with ages ranging from 42 to 82 years...

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Double J Stent Forgotten For 7 Years: A Case Report

Chun-Kai Chen, Ching-Chia Li, Hung-Lung Ke, Yii-Her Chou, more

Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences > 2003 > 19 > 2 > 84-86

Ureteral stents are an integral part of urologic practices. Nonetheless, stents that migrate, fragment, or are forgotten pose management and legal dilemmas. We report the case of a “forgotten” stent, which migrated upward into the right renal pelvis, concomitant with a ureteral stone. The “forgotten” stent was placed 7 years previously during right ureteral stone treatment. The patient finally underwent...

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Current Indications for Transurethral Resection of the Prostate and Associated Complications

Chia-Chu Liu, Shu-Pin Huang, Yii-Her Chou, Chii-Jye Wang, more

Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences > 2003 > 19 > 2 > 49-53

Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is the most common surgical procedure for relieving symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia. Here, we report our experience of current indications for TURP and their associated outcomes at Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital (KMUH). A total of 111 patients who underwent TURP at KMUH between May 2000 and December 2001 were included in this retrospective...

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Topographic Study of Extracted Molars with Advanced Furcation Involvement: Furcation Entrance Dimension and Molar Type

Guey-Lin Hou, Chun-Cheng Hung, Chi-Cheng Tsai, Ping-Ho Chen, more

Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences > 2003 > 19 > 2 > 68-73

This study investigated the topography of the furcation entrance dimension (FED) on molars with advanced furcation involvement (FI). The sample pool consisted of 169 maxillary and mandibular molars from a group of 165 individuals with severely advanced periodontal destruction. The subjects included men and women aged 24 to 84 years (mean, 47.8 ± 7.2 years). The FEDs of the maxillary buccal, mesial,...

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Hemorrhagic Corpus Luteum Cyst Torsion in Term Pregnancy: A Case Report

Pao-Hui Huang, Eing-Mei Tsai, Jinu-Huang Su, Kun-Bow Tsai

Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences > 2003 > 19 > 2 > 75-77

Hemoperitoneum during pregnancy resulting from spontaneous rupture of adnexal torsion is a rare cause of fetal and maternal death. Presenting symptoms include severe abdominal pain, followed rapidly by maternal shock and fetal distress. It is hard to localize the adnexae in advanced pregnancy. Here, we present a case of spontaneous rupture of hemorrhagic corpus luteum cyst torsion that had not been...

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Effect of Filmless Imaging on Utilization of Radiologic Services with a Two-stage, Hospital-Wide Implementation of a Picture Archiving and Communication System: Initial Experience of a Fee-for-Service Model

Yu-Ting Kuo, Hui-Chen Chu, Tsyh-Jyi Hsieh, I-Chan Chiang, more

Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences > 2003 > 19 > 2 > 62-66

A medium-sized general hospital using a fee-for-service model implemented a hospital-wide picture archiving and communication system (PACS) in two stages. This study evaluated the reporting time with filmless operation and the effect of filmless imaging on referring physicians' use of the radiologic service before and after completion of the second stage of PACS implementation. The relationship between...

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Management of Low-Flow Priapism Using the Winter Procedure: A Case Report

Chung-Chin Chen, Chii-Jye Wang, Yung-Chin Lee, Yii-Her Chou, more

Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences > 2003 > 19 > 2 > 88-91

Priapism is a prolonged penile erection that is unrelated to sexual stimulation. Low-flow priapism has been associated with sickle cell disease and other hemoglobinopathies, neoplastic syndrome, anticoagulant therapy, psychotropic medication, and idiopathic causes. We report the successful treatment of idiopathic low-flow priapism using the Winter procedure. Initial treatment consisted of aspiration...

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Retrocaval Ureter: Report of Two Cases and Literature Review

Hung-Yu Lin, Yii-Her Chou, Shu-Pin Huang, Yung-Chin Li, more

Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences > 2003 > 19 > 3 > 127-130

Retrocaval ureter is a rare congenital anomaly in which the ureter passes behind, and is compressed by, the inferior vena cava. Its etiology is assumed to be abnormal embryologic development of the inferior vena cava as a result of atrophy failure of the right subcardinal vein in the lumbar portion. We report two cases of retrocaval ureter and review the relevant literature. One patient was a 7-year-old...

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Effect of Zirconia-Modified Magnesia Investment on the Casting of Pure Titanium

Chun-Cheng Hung, Guey-Lin Hou, Chi-Cheng Tsai, Ching-Cheng Huang

Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences > 2003 > 19 > 3 > 121-125

Several investigations have examined magnesia-based investments for pure titanium casting. However, the thermal expansion value was insufficient at low casting temperatures and high interfacial reactivity occurred at high casting temperatures. The purpose of this investigation was to modify a magnesia-based investment by adding a heat-resistant mold material, zirconia, in different ratios to produce...

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Exposure to Environmental Tobacco Smoke and Urinary 1-Hydroxypyrene Levels in Preschool Children

Hsiu-Ting Tsai, Ming-Tsang Wu, Russ Hauser, Ema Rodrigues, more

Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences > 2003 > 19 > 3 > 97-103

Environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) contains relatively high concentrations of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). Urinary 1-hydroxypyrene (1-OHP), a metabolite of pyrene, is a good indicator of PAH exposure in occupational studies. In this study, we investigated the relationship between urinary 1-OHP concentration and ETS exposure in preschool children. Forty preschool children, aged 24-76 months,...

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Optic Neuritis: Clinical Analysis of 27 Cases

Youn-Shen Bee, Muh-Chiou Lin, Cheng-Chiang Wang, Shwu-Jiuan Sheu

Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences > 2003 > 19 > 3 > 105-111

We retrospectively reviewed 27 cases diagnosed as idiopathic optic neuritis between 1992 and 2001 at Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital to assess the clinical features, visual prognosis, neuroimaging, laboratory studies, and development of multiple sclerosis in Chinese patients with optic neuritis. Patient age ranged from 13 to 54 years (mean, 35.8 ± 11.3 years). Five cases presented as bilateral...

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The Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences

Acute Psychotic State due to Hyperthyroidism Following Excision of a Mandible Bone Tumor: A Case Report

Biological Evaluation of an Antibiotic DC-81–Indole Conjugate Agent in Human Melanoma Cell Lines

Bladder Stone in a Woman after Cesarean Section: A Case Report

A Community-Based Surveillance on Determinants of Rodent Infestation

Orbital Hemangiopericytoma — A Case Report

Association of Endostatin D104N with Leukemia

Analysis of the Outcomes at Baby-Friendly Hospitals: Appraisal in Taiwan

Multilobular Cyst as Endosalpingiosis of Uterine Serosa: A Case Report

Bilateral Superselective Arterial Microcoil Embolization in Post-Traumatic High-Flow Priapism: A Case Report

Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Tumor of the Pancreas: Computerized Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging Features

Double J Stent Forgotten For 7 Years: A Case Report

Current Indications for Transurethral Resection of the Prostate and Associated Complications

Topographic Study of Extracted Molars with Advanced Furcation Involvement: Furcation Entrance Dimension and Molar Type

Hemorrhagic Corpus Luteum Cyst Torsion in Term Pregnancy: A Case Report

Effect of Filmless Imaging on Utilization of Radiologic Services with a Two-stage, Hospital-Wide Implementation of a Picture Archiving and Communication System: Initial Experience of a Fee-for-Service Model

Management of Low-Flow Priapism Using the Winter Procedure: A Case Report

Retrocaval Ureter: Report of Two Cases and Literature Review

Effect of Zirconia-Modified Magnesia Investment on the Casting of Pure Titanium

Exposure to Environmental Tobacco Smoke and Urinary 1-Hydroxypyrene Levels in Preschool Children

Optic Neuritis: Clinical Analysis of 27 Cases

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