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Journal of The Medical Association of Thailand
Volume 88 No. 1   January - January   2005

Editorial Note

Original Articles

Prevalence of Genital Prolapse in Thai Menopausal Women (Using New Standardization Classification) 1

  Vorachai Chuenchompoonut, MD*, Suvit Bunyavejchevin, MD, MHS*,
Wirach Wisawasukmongchol, MD*, Nimit Taechakraichana, MD*

* Department of Obstetric and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University   [ PDF ]

The Three Years Results of Tension Free Vaginal Tape (TVT) for the Treatment of Stress Urinary Incontinence in Thai Women 5

  Suvit Bunyavejchevin, MD, MHS*,
Apirak Santingamkun, MD**, Wirach Wisawasukmongchol, MD*

* Department of Obstetric and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University
** Urology Unit, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University   [ PDF ]

Study of the Prognostic Value of the Pregnant Nutrition Graph (Vallop Curve) to Predict the Incidence of Low Birth Weight Infants 9

  Anurach Kulvanitchaiyanunt, MD*

* Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pranangkloa Hospital   [ PDF ]

Diclofenac Intramuscular Single Dose to Decrease Pain in Post Operative Caesarean Section: A Double Blind Randomized Controlled Trial 15

  Athicom Bourlert, MD*

* Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ranong Hospital, Ranong   [ PDF ]

Reducing Cesarean Delivery Rates: An Active Management Labor Program in a Setting with Limited Resources 20

  Charintip Somprasit, MD*,
Chamnan Tanprasertkul, MD** , Atiwut Kamudhamas, MD*

* Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Thammasat University Hospital, Pathumthani
** Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Srinakarinwirot University, Nakhonnayok   [ PDF ]

Body Temperature and Mortality in Acute Cerebral Infarction 26

  Suchat Hanchaiphiboolkul, MD*

* Prasat Neurological Institute, Department of Medical Services, Ministry of Public Health   [ PDF ]

Management of Tracheobrochial Injuries: A 10-Year Experience at Ratchaburi Hospital 32

  Chanin Glinjongol, MD*,
Bussaba Pakdirat, MD**

* Department of Surgery, Ratchaburi Hospital, Ratchaburi
** Department of Radiology, Ratchaburi Hospital, Ratchaburi   [ PDF ]

Ecstasy (MDMA) Ingestion Related with Severe Hyponatremia in Patients with Mild Head Injury 41

  Pataravit Rukskul, MD, MSc (Clinical Science), Dr med*

* Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Thammasat University (Rangsit Campus)   [ PDF ]

Incidence and Risk Factors of Iron Deficiency Anemia in Term Infants† 45

  Supapan Tantracheewathorn MD*,
Sirin Lohajaroensub MSc**

† Presented at the 57th Thai Congress of Pediatrics, Surat Thani, Thailand, April 21-23, 2004
* Department of Pediatrics, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration Medical College and Vajira Hospital
** Medical Laboratory Department, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration Medical College and Vajira Hospital   [ PDF ]

Efficacy of Weaning Protocol in Medical Intensive Care Unit of Tertiary Care Center 52

  Chaiwat Bumroongkit, MD*,
Chalerm Liwsrisakun, MD*, Athavudh Deesomchok, MD*,
Theerakorn Theerakittikul MD*, Chaicharn Pothirat, MD*

* Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai   [ PDF ]

Squamous Cell Carcinoma Arising in Chronic Ulcers in Leprosy 58

  Kowit Kampirapap, MD*,
Tara Poonpracha, MD**

* Raj-Pracha Samasai Institute, Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health,
** Army Institute of Pathology, Phramongkutklao Medical College   [ PDF ]

Accuracy of the Mammographic Report Category according to BIRADS TM 62

  Siriporn Hirunpat, MD*, Wiwatana Tanomkiat, MD*,
Rungrat Khojarern, MD*, Nualta Arpakupakul, MSc, MA**

* Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songklanagarind Hospital University
** Epidemiology Unit, Prince of Songklanagarind Hospital University   [ PDF ]

Value of Clinical Findings, Electrodiagnosis and Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the Diagnosis of Root Lesions in Traumatic Brachial Plexus Injuries 66

  Cholawish Chanlalit, MD*,
Kittiwan Vipulakorn, MD*, Kitti Jiraruttanapochai, MD*,
Eimorn Mairiang, MD**, Prathana Chowcheun, MD**

* Department of Orthopedics, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen
** Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen   [ PDF ]

Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary Manifestations in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus 71

  Somchai Luangjaru, MD*,
Pinit Kullavanijaya, MD**

* Department of Medicine, Maharat Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital, Nakhon Ratchasima
** Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University   [ PDF ]

HIV Infection among Substance Abusers in Thanyarak Institute on Drug Abuse, Thailand, 1987-2002 76

  Viroj Verachai, MD, FRCPT*,
Tipwan Phutiprawan, BSc*, Pathom Sawanpanyalert, MD, DrPH**

* Department of Medical Services, Thanyarak Institute on Drug Abuse, Pathumthani
** Department of Medical Sciences, National Institute of Health   [ PDF ]

Urinary Tract Calculi in Southern Thailand 80

  Monthira Tanthanuch, MD*,
Adisorn Apiwatgaroon, MD*, Choosak Pripatnanont, MD*

* Urological Section, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University   [ PDF ]

Factors Influencing Development of Children Aged One to Under Six Years Old 86

  Sirikul Isaranurug, MD, MPH*,
Sutham Nanthamongkolchai, PhD**, Duangporn Kaewsiri, MSc***

* ASEAN Institute for Health Development, Mahidol University
** Department of Family Health, Faculty of Public Health, Mahidol University
*** Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Public Health, Mahidol University   [ PDF ]

The Association between Erectile Function and Severity of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms 91

  Somboon Leungwattanakij, MD*, Ubolrat Roongreungsilp, BSc (Nursing), MSc**,
Panuwat Lertsithichai, MD*, Krisda Ratana-Olarn, MD*

* Department of Surgery, Ramathibodi Hospital
** Department of Nursing, Ramathibodi Hospital   [ PDF ]

Effect of Attenuation Correction on Lesion Detection Using a Hybrid PET System 96

  Chiraporn Tocharoenchai, PhD*, Benjamin MW Tsui, PhD**,
Eric C Frey, PhD**, Wen-Tung Wang, PhD***

* Department of Radiological Technology, Faculty of Medical Technology, Mahidol University
** Department of Radiology, Johns Hopkins University, USA
*** Biomedical Engineering Department, University of Virginia, USA   [ PDF ]

Intravitreal Foscarnet for Cytomegalovirus Retinitis in Patients with AIDS 103

  Somsanguan Ausayakhun, MD, MHSc *, Sopa Watananikorn, MD*
Suphop Ngamtiphakorn, PN*, Jeradech Prasitsilp, PN*

* Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai   [ PDF ]

Detection and Identification of Mycobacterium Species by Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) from Paraffin-Embedded Tissue Compare to AFB Staining in Pathological Sections 108

  Punkae Mahaisavariya, MD*,
Angkana Chaiprasert, MD**, Jane Manonukul, MD***,
Supakan Khemngern, MD*, Nipa Tingtoy, MD**

* Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital Mahidol University
** Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital Mahidol University
*** Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital Mahidol University   [ PDF ]

Carcinoma of the External Auditory Canal 114

  Permsarp Isipradit, MD*, Winai Wadwongtham, MD*,
Songklot Aeumjaturapat, MD*, Phooripan Aramwatanapong, MD*

* Department of Otolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University   [ PDF ]

Case(s) Report

Labial Leiomyoma: A Case Report 118

  Somsri Pitukkijronnakorn, MD*,
Paisan Leelachaikul, MD**, Apichart Chittacharoen, MD*

* Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University
** Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University   [ PDF ]

Special Articles

Rabies and dog population control in Thailand: Success or Failure?† 120

  Thiravat Hemachudha, MD*

† TH received grant funding support from National Science and Technology Development
* Department of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University Hospital   [ PDF ]

Medical Ethics

Internet Health Ethics 124

  Sukunya Prachusilpa MSc, DNSc*,
Areewan Oumtanee MSc, PhD *

* Faculty of Nursing Chulalongkorn University   [ PDF ]

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