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Journal of The Medical Association of Thailand
Volume 88 No. 8   August - August   2005

Editorial Note

Original Articles

Quality of Life Assessment in Thai Postmenopausal Women with an Overactive Bladder 1023

  Suvit Bunyavejchevin, MD, MHS*,
Somnuek Veeranarapanich, MD**

* Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University
** Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Hatyai Regional Hospital, Songkhla   [ PDF ]

Evaluation of Female Sterilization at Srinagarind Hospital 1028

  Yuthapong Werawatakul, MD*,
Chuanchom Sakondhavat, MD*, Chusri Kuchaisit, MSc**,
Punnee Kukiattikool, BSc**, Piangjit Tharnprisan, BSc**,
Udom Ngoksin, CPN Nurse**, Molruedee Prasit, BSc**

* Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen
** Family planning unit, Nursing division, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen   [ PDF ]

Cost Effectiveness of Concurrent Chemoradiation in Locally Advanced Cervical Cancer 1035

  Sumonmal Manusirivithaya, MD, MSc*,
Manit Sripramote, MD, MSc*, Siriwan Tangjitgamol, MD*,
Nopawan Sanjareonsuttikul, MD, MSc**, Pagaporn Pisarnturakit, DBS, MSc***

* Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology,
Bangkok Metropolitan Administration Medical College and Vajira Hospital
** Deparment of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University
*** Department of Community Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University   [ PDF ]

High-Dose-Rate Interstitial Brachytherapy in the Management of Carcinoma of the Uterine Cervix and Other Gynecologic Malignancies 1045

  Chomporn Sitathanee, MD*, Virat Pairatchvet, MD*,
Ladawan Narkwong, MD*, Putipun Puataweepong, MD*

* Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University   [ PDF ]

Factors Determining Hospital Admission of Thai Elderly by a Mailed Survey 1051

  Prasert Assantachai, MD, FRCP (Lond.)*,
Nanta Maranetra, MD, FRCP (Lond.), FRCP (Glasgow), FRCP (Edinburgh)**

* Department of Preventive & Social Medicine, Siriraj Hospital
** Department of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital   [ PDF ]

Multiplex Methylation Specific PCR Analysis of Fragile X Syndrome: Experience in Songklanagarind Hospital 1057

  Chariyawan Charalsawadi, MD*,**,
Thanya Sripo, PhD**, Pornprot Limprasert, MD, PhD**

* Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla
** Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla   [ PDF ]

Quality of Life of Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyper Activity Disorder 1062

  Kraison Pongwilairat, MD*, Orawan Louthrenoo, MD*,
Chawanun Charnsil, MD**, Chatree Witoonchart, MD***

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

The Development of the Thai Psychiatric Satisfaction Scale 1067

  Sucheera Phattharayuttawat, PhD*,
Thienchai Ngamthipwatthana, MD*,

* Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University   [ PDF ]

Factors Influencing Outcome after Hepatic Portoenterostomy for Biliary Atresia: A Logistic Regression Analysis 1077


Soottiporn Chittmittrapap, MD, FACS*, Bidhya Chandrakamol, MD*,
Yong Poovorawan, MD**, Pongsepeera Suwangool, MD***

* Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University
** Department of Pediatrics Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University
*** Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University   [ PDF ]

Extra Charge and Extra Length of Postoperative Stay Attributable to Surgical Site Infection in Six Selected Operations 1083

  Nongyao Kasatpibal, RN, MNS*,
Somchit Thongpiyapoom, RN**, Montha Na Narong, RN**,
Nonglak Suwalak, RN, MPA**, Silom Jamulitrat, MD***

* Faculty of Nursing, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai
** Infection Control Unit, Songklanagarind Hospital, Songkhla
*** Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Chiang Mai   [ PDF ]

Prevalence of Dyslipidemia in Rural Thai Adults: An Epidemiologic Study in Khon Kaen Province 1089

  Choowong Pongchaiyakul, BSc*,
Chatlert Pongchaiyakul, MD**, Thongchai Pratipanawatr, MD**

* Division of Nursing Cardiology, Srinagarind Hospital, Khon Kaen
** Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen   [ PDF ]

Comparison of Leptospiral Serovars Identification by Serology and Cultivation in Northeastern Region, Thailand 1098

  Mayura Kusum, MD*, Naphatsawan Boonsarthorn, MSc**,
Mayurachat Biaklang, BSc**, Umaporn Sina, BSc**,
Pathom Sawanpanyalert, MD, PhD***, Pimjai Naigowit, BSc, MT (ASCP)*

* Technical Office, Department of Medical Sciences, Ministry of Public Health, Nonthaburi
** Medical Biotechnology Center, Department of Medical Sciences, Ministry of Public Health, Nonthaburi
*** National Institute of Health, Department of Medical Sciences, Nonthaburi   [ PDF ]

Risk Factors and Techniques Affecting Surgical Outcome of Therapeutic Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography Difficulties 1103

  Theerawood Gomutbutra, MD*

* Department of Surgery, Nakornping Hospital, Chiang Mai   [ PDF ]

Clinical Response of Depressive Patients in a Thai Psychiatric Care Setting 1110

  Ronnachai Kongsakon, MD, LLB, MSc*, Umaporn Udomsubpayakul, MS (Biostat)**,
Urai Buranapichet, BSc (Nursing)*, Rungtip Presertchai, BSc (Nursing)*

* Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University
** Department of Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University   [ PDF ]

Preoperative Portal Vein Embolization in Hepatobiliary Tract Malignancy: An Experience at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital 1115

  Boonchoo Sirichindakul, MD*,
Bunthoon Nonthasoot, MD*, Peera Thienpaitoon, MD*,
Supanit Nivatvongs, MD*, Akkawat Janchai, MD**

* Department of Surgery, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital
** Department of Radiology, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital   [ PDF ]

Case(s) Report

Case Report of Voiding Difficulty after Intravaginal Slingplasty (IVS) Procedure: The Emphasize of Pre-service Training 1120

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

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

Incomplete Duplication of the Esophagus: A Case Report 1123

  Piyawan Chiengkriwate, MD*,
Sakda Patrapinyokul, MD*, Chareonkiat Rergkliang, MD**,
Vorawit Chittithaworn, MD**, Surasak Sangkhathat, MD*

* Department of Surgery, Prince of Songkhla University, Songkhla
** Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkhla University, Songkhla   [ PDF ]

Anorectal Malignant Melanoma: Report of Two Cases from Buddhachinnaraj Hospital 1128

  Julintorn Somran, MD*, Samornmas Kanngurn, MD**,
Suchat Porncharoenpong, MD***, Ongart lertkajornsin, MD****

* Department of Pathology and Forensic Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Naresuan University, Phitsanuloke
** Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkla
*** Department of Anatomical Pathology, Buddhachinaraj Hospital, Phitsanuloke
**** Health Sciences Research Institute, Naresuan University, Phitsanuloke   [ PDF ]

Choroidal Detachment after Topical Prostaglandin Analogs: Case Report 1134

  Kessara Pathanapitoon, MD*,
Paradee Kunavisarut, MD*

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

Unruptured Left Cornual Pregnancy: Case Report 1137

  Suntorn Intapibool, MD*

* Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Srisangwornsukhothai Hospital, Sukhothai   [ PDF ]

Ternidens Deminutus Infection: First Pathological Report of a Human Case in Asia 1140

  Vichitra Hemsrichart, MD*

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

Special Articles

Computer Based Program for Rapid Canine Rabies Diagnosis 1144

  Boonlert Lumlertdacha, DVM*, Sippakarn Kassawat, MSc**,
Veera Thepsumethanon, DVM*, Thiravat Hemachudha, MD***

* Queen Saovabha Memorial Institute, Thai Red Cross Society
** Faculty of Commercial and Management, Prince of Songkla University, Trang
*** Medical Faculty, Chulalongkorn University   [ PDF ]

Overview in Pediatric Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation 1147

  Kleebsabai Sanpakit, MD*

* Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital   [ PDF ]

Rapidly Growing Mycobacteria in King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital and Review of the Literature in Thailand 1153

  Prasit Phowthongkum, MD*, Vichit Prasanthai, MD*,
Nibhondh Udomsantisook, BSc**, Chusana Suankratay, MD, PhD*

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

Medical Ethics

What Is Your Opinion on the “Medical Ethics of Medical Journal Editors”? 1163

  Sukhit Phaosavasdi, MD*,
Surasak Taneepanichskul, MD*, Yuen Tannirandorn, MD*,
Manopchai Thamkhantho, MD, MRCOG*, Chumsak Prugsapong, MD*,
Vorapong Phupong, MD*, Aurchart Karnjanapitak, MD*

* Member of The Medical Association of Thailand   [ PDF ]

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