Journal of The Medical Association of Thailand

Proundly Supported by
Pfizer Foundation

Search

Volume [ 89 ][ 88 ][ 87 ][ 82 ]

Journal of The Medical Association of Thailand
Volume 89 No. 1   January - January  2006

Editorial Note

Original Articles

Development of Postpartum Depression Screening Scale (PDSS): A Thai Version for Screening Postpartum Depression 1

Arnont Vittayanont MD*,
Tippawan Liabsuetrakul MD, PhD**, Jarurin Pitanupong MD*

* Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla
** Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla   [ PDF ]

Result of Ambulatory Diet Therapy in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus 8

Prasert Sunsaneevithayakul MD*,
Sujin Kanokpongsakdi MD*, Anuwat Sutanthavibul MD*,
Pornpimol Ruangvutilert MD, PhD*, Dittakarn Boriboohirunsarn MD, MPH, PhD*,
Teanta Keawprasit BNS**, Ruanthip Tantawattana BNS**

* Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
** Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursing, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University   [ PDF ]

Correlation of Weight Estimation in Large and Small Fetuses with Three-Dimensional Ultrasonographic Volume Measurements of the Fetal Upper-Arm and Thigh: A Preliminary Report 13

Somsak Patipanawat MD*,
Ratana Komwilaisak MD**, Thawalwong Ratanasiri MD**

* Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Khon Kaen Regional Hospital, Khon Kaen
** Division of Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology,
Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen   [ PDF ]

Preoperative Vaginal Preparations for Abdominal Hysterectomy for the Prevention of Febrile Morbidity: Savlon Douching vs Povidone-iodine Painting 20

Kullathida Sowapat MD*,
Sukree Soontrapa MD*, Chuanchom Sakondhavat MD*

* Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen   [ PDF ]

Mucinous Carcinoma of the Colon and Rectum in Phramongkutklao Hospital 25

Bunlue Chaleoykitti MD*

* Division of Colorectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Phramongkutklao Hospital   [ PDF ]

The Optimal Time for Early Excision in Major Burn Injury 29

Pornprom Muangman MD*, Stephen R Sullivan MD**,***,
Shari Honari BSc**, Lorenz H Engrav MD, FACS**,***,
David M Heimbach MD, FACS**, Nicole S Gibran MD, FACS**

* Division of Trauma, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
** Department of Surgery, University of Washington, Harborview Medical Center,
Box 359796, 325 Ninth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104, USA
*** Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Washington,
Harborview Medical Center, Box 359796, 325 Ninth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104, USA   [ PDF ]

Prevalence of Prostate Cancer in Aging Males Receiving PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) Screening Test (A Campaign for Celebration of Siriraj Established Day) 37

Sittiporn Srinualnad MD, FRCS (Glasgow)*,
Chamaiporn Charoenkraikamol BSc**, Srisuda Toraksa BSc**,
Mongkol Uiprasertkul MD***, Teerapon Amornvesukit MD*,
Tawatchai Taweemonkongsap MD*, Suthipol Udompunturak MSc****,
Chaiyong Nualyong MD*, Anupan Tantiwong MD*

* Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
** Registered nurse Outpatient Department (Surgical Division), Faculty of Medicine,
Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
*** Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
**** Clinical Epidemiology Unit, Office for Research and Development, Faculty of Medicine,
Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University   [ PDF ]

Predicted Outcome after Repair of Tetralogy of Fallot by Postoperative Pressure Ratio between Right and Left Ventricle 43

Voravit Chittithavorn MD*, Chareonkiat Rergkliang MD*,
Apirak Chetpaophan MD*, Prasert Vasinanukorn MD*,
Somkiat Sopontammarak MD**, Worakan Promphan MD**

* Division of Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine,
Prince of Songkla University, Hatyai, Songkhla
** Division of Pediatrics Cardiology, Department of Padiatrics, Faculty of Medicine,
Prince of Songkla University, Hatyai, Songkhla   [ PDF ]

Can Electrocardiogram Electrodes Replace Bispectral Index Electrodes for Monitoring Depth of Anesthesia? 51

Phuping Akavipat MD, FRCAT*,
Kasinee Dumrongbul BSc*, Pattama Neamnak BN*

* Department of Anesthesiology, Prasat Neurological Institute   [ PDF ]

Improvement of Diabetic Care at Maharat Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital (The Study of Diabcare-Asia from 1997 to 2003) 56

Thanya Chetthakul MD*,
Chatlert Pongchaiyakul MD**, Sunthorn Tandhanand MD***

* Divisions of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, Maharat Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital
** Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine,
Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen
*** Diabetes Association of Thailand   [ PDF ]

Hospital-Acquired Anemia 63

Peerapon Wong MD*,
Tanin Intragumtornchai MD**

* Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok
** Hematology Unit, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University   [ PDF ]

Acetylcholine Receptor Antibody in Thai Generalized Myasthenia Gravis Patients 68

Suthipun Jitpimolmard MD*, Somsak Taimkao MD*,
Verajit Chotmongkol MD*, Kittisak Sawanyawisuth MD*,
Angela Vincent MD**, John Newsom-Davis MD**

* Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University
** Neurosciences group, Institute of Molecular Medicine, University of Oxford, United Kingdom   [ PDF ]

Accuracy of Sixteen-Slice CT Scanners in Detected Coronary Artery Disease 72

Patcharee Paijitprapaporn MD*, Sutipong Jongjirasiri MD**,
Laorporn Tangpagasit MD*, Jiraporn Laothamatas MD**,
Ongkarn Reungratanaamporn MD*, Nithi Mahanonda MD*

* Bangkok Heart Institute, Bangkok Hospital
** Diagnostic Radiology Division, Radiology Department, Faculty of Medicine,
Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University   [ PDF ]

Nosocomial Surgical Site Infection among Photharam Hospital Patients with Surgery: Incidence, Risk Factors and Development of Risk Screening Form 81

Pipat Luksamijarulkul MSc*, Nattaya Parikumsil MSc**,
Varaporn Poomsuwan MSc***, Watchara Konkeaw MD**

* Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Public Health, Mahidol University
** Photharam Hospital, Photharam District, Ratchaburi Province
*** Center for Nosocomial Infection Control, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University   [ PDF ]

Folliculectomy: Management in Segmental Trichiasis and Distichiasis 90

Suppapong Tirakunwichcha MD*, Uraiwul Tinnangwattana MD**,
Parima Hiranwiwatkul MD*, Santipong Rohitopakarn MD*

* Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University
** Relief and Community Health Bureau, Thai Red Cross   [ PDF ]

Case(s) Report

Rosai-Dorfman Disease and Juvenile Xanthogranuloma in a Thai Boy: Report of a Case 94

Vacharee Poklang MD*,
Somruetai Shuangshoti MD**, Mookda Chaipipat BSc*,
Issarang Nuchprayoon MD, PhD***, Shanop Shuangshoti MD*

* Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University
** Institute of Pathology, Department of Medical Services, Ministry of Public Health
*** Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University   [ PDF ]

Floppy Infant Caused by MTM1 Mutation: A First Genetically-Confirmed X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy Patient in Thailand 99

Teerin Liewluck MD*,***,*****,
Natte Raksadawan MD**, Chanin Limwongse MD***,****,
Ichizo Nishino MD, PhD*****, Tumtip Sangruchi MD*,***

* Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
** Neuroscience Center, Bangkok Hospital
*** Neurogenetic Network, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
**** Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
***** Department of Neuromuscular Research, National Institute of Neuroscience,
National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry (NCNP), Tokyo, Japan   [ PDF ]

Fatal Heroin Intoxication in Body Packers in Northern Thailand during the Last Decade: Two Case Reports 106

Pongruk Sribanditmongkol MD, PhD*, Wiroon Supasingsiripreecha MD**,
Subharat Thampitak BSc*, Anongphan Junkuy MS*

* Department of Forensic Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai
** Institute of Forensic Medicine, The Royal Thai Police, Bangkok   [ PDF ]

Special Articles

Introduction to Stem Cell Medicine 111

Sorapop Kiatpongsan MD*,
Yuen Tannirandorn MD*, Pramuan Virutamasen MD, MSc*

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

Medical Ethics

Ethics and a Happy New Year Wish 118

Sukhit Phaosavasdi MD*,
Surasak Taneepanichskul MD*, Yuen Tannirandorn MD*,
Boonchai Uerpairojkit MD*, Chumsak Pruksapong MD*,
Aurchart Kanjanapitak MD*, Vorapong Phupong MD*

* Member of the Medical Association of Thailand   [ PDF ]