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This article deals with electrophysio­logical characteristics of the long sensory tracts and the interneuronic system of the spinal cord in patients operated on the spinal cord. Spinal somatosensory evoked potentials (SSEP) were recorded using the subpial and the epidural technique during intraoperative neuromonitoring, which is obligatory in all operations on the spinal cord performed at the Department of Neuro­surgery, Ljubljana. … Preberite več >>

Speaking of acute hepatitis, acute viral hepatitis is what we usually have in mind, although a similar liver inflammation can also be caused by many other etiologic agents such as bacteria, protozoa, toxic substances and others. In cases of suspect acute hepatitis where cholestatic jaundice is the leading symptom, extrahepatic cholestasis must first be excluded. In the next diagnostic step … Preberite več >>

Thanks to the quality of his combining knowledge in two different sciences, Dr Janez Bleiweis, the medical doctor and veterinarian, made himself valued in various spheres of life of the Carniola of the 19th century. Although most of his creative power was dedicated to po­litics, he also made valuable contributions in ve­terinary education and practice. As the secre­tary of the … Preberite več >>

Basic principles of conservative and operative treatment of congenital clubfoot are presented. Redressing therapy with casting is started on the first day after the birth. Varus, adductus and supination components of con­genital clubfoot are gradually corrected while forcible reduction of the equinus component is never attempted. Infants are operated on at the age between 6 and 12 months. In mild … Preberite več >>

The care and therapy of the skin, which is mechanically, postoperativelly or per­manently converted, is based on the primary dermatotherapeutical principles. The contempo­rary adjustment of therapeutic substances to the skin changes and use of hydrocolloid skin bar­riers provides prevention and therapy of the chronic skin injury. Suitable therapeutic sub­stances offer natural skin protection, accerelate healing and make patient feeling more … Preberite več >>

Breast cancer is the most frequent malignant disease in women. It is alarming that in most countries and including Slovenia the number of women afflicted by and dying of this disease is increasing every year. The causes for the occurrence of the disease are unknown. In some women the risk of developing breast can­cer is higher than in others. Breast … Preberite več >>

Measurements of total chorionic gonadotropin, free estradiol and alpha-fetoprotein levels in the serum of pregnant women permit identification of a combined risk for con­genital malformations of the foetus. In Down syn­drome, the concentrations of these three parameters differ significantly from the median val­ues in pregnancy with a normal kariotype (for a given gestation week).… Preberite več >>

The mouth is the door through which a variety of microorganisms can enter the ali­mentary and respiratory systems. Normally, infection of the oral cavity is prevented by the mucosal barrier and continuous desquamation of oral epithelium, as well as by tooth brushing and other forms of mouth cleaning. Immunologic defense mechanisms, particularly secretory IgA antibodies, seem to prevent microorganisms from … Preberite več >>