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Journal of The Medical Association of Thailand
Volume 88 No. 12   December - December   2005

Editorial Note

Original Articles

Satisfaction and Tolerability of Combination of Lactoserum and Lactic Acid on the External Genitalia in Thai Women 1753

  Amnuay Tansupasiri MD*, Apithan Puangsricharern MD**,
Ajcharaporn Itti-arwachakul MD**, Suvanna Asavapiriyanont MD**

* Obstetrics and Gynecology Infectious Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Rajavithi Hospital
** Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Rajavithi Hospital   [ PDF ]

Pregnancy Outcomes in Adolescents < 15 Years Old 1758

  Keng Suebnukarn MD*,
Vorapong Phupong MD*

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

Enema versus No-Enema in Pregnant Women on Admission in Labor: A Randomized Controlled Trial 1763

  Ekachai Kovavisarach MD*,
Wirawan Sringamvong MD*

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

Menopausal Symptoms and Knowledge Towards Daily Life and Hormone Replacement Therapy among Menopausal Women in Bangkok 1768

  Pattama Chaopotong MD*,
Vitaya Titapant MD*, Dittakarn Boriboonhirunsarn MD, MPH, PhD*

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

Prevalence of Rheumatic Disease in HIV Infected Thai Patients 1775

  Praveena Chiowchanwisawakit MD*, Achara Koolvisoot MD*,
Winai Ratanasuwan MD**, Surapol Suwanagool MD**

* Division. of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital,
Mahidol University
** Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital,
Mahidol University   [ PDF ]

The Thai Version of the Quality-of-Life in Epilepsy Inventory (QOLIE-31-Thai Version): Translation, Validity and Reliability 1782

  Thanin Asawavichienjinda MD*, Kammant Phanthumchinda MD**,
Chitr Sitthi-Amorn MD, PhD***, Edgar J Love MD, PhD****

* Unit of Neurology, Department of Medicine, Maharat Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital, Nakhon Ratchasima
** Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University
*** Director, Institute of Health Research, Chulalongkorn University
**** Department of Community Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada   [ PDF ]

Phase II Trial of Ramosetron Plus Dexamethasone in the Prevention of Cisplatin-Induced Nausea and Vomiting 1790

  Narin Voravud MD*,
Viroj Sriuranpong MD*

* Medical Oncology Unit, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University   [ PDF ]

Aspirin Therapy as Primary Prevention in Hypertensive Patients at Srinagarind Hospital 1797

  Kittisak Sawanyawisuth MD*, Panita Limpawattana MD*,
Sauwanan Bumrerraj MD**, Akaphot Thongmee**,
Jakwida Kosakarn**, Thanabat Choenrungroj**,
Prachaya Pradit**, Patsathorn Naranunn**,
Sarunyaporn Punyamee**, Amorn Premgamone MD**

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

Knowledge of Epilepsy among Teachers in Khon Kaen Province, Thailand 1802

  Somsak Tiamkao MD*,
Narong Aaauevitchayapat MD**, Suwanna Arunpongpaisal MD***,
Aporanee Chaiyakum BCT****, Suthipun Jitpimolmard MD*,
Warinthorn Phuttharak MD*****, Kutcharin Phunikhom MD******,
Jiamjit Saengsuwan MD*******, Surin Saetang MD********,
Siriporn Tiamkao MD******, Suda Vannaprasaht MD******

* Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine, ** Departments of Pediatric,
***Psychiatry, **** Faculty of Pharmaceutical Science, ***** Radiology,
****** Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, ******* Faculty of Nursing, Khon Kaen University,
******** Department of Medicine, Khon Kaen Hospital, Khon Kaen   [ PDF ]

Reliability of the Thai-Modified Function Living Index Cancer Questionnaire Version 2 (T-FLIC 2) for the Evaluation of Quality of Life in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Patients 1809

  Sumitra Thongprasert MD*, Sukanya Intarapak MS*,
Prissana Saengsawang RN*, Kanittha Thaikla PhD**

* Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine,
Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai
** Research Institute For Health Sciences, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai   [ PDF ]

Preoperative Diagnosis of Urinary Bladder Involvement in Adenocarcinoma of Colon and Rectum 1816

  Bunlue Chaleoykitti MD*

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

Outpatient Hemorrhoidectomy under Perianal Anesthetics Infiltration 1821

  Darin Lohsiriwat MD*,
Varut Lohsiriwat MD*

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

Laparoscopic Renal Surgery: Ramathibodi Hospital Experience 1825

  Kittinut Kijvikai MD*,
Suthep Patcharatrakul MD*, Charoen Leenanupunth MD*,
Wachira Kochakarn MD*, Suchart Chaimuangraj MD*

* Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University   [ PDF ]

Is Radical Prostatectomy in Thai Men a High Morbidity Surgery for Localized or Locally Advanced Prostate Cancer? 1833

  Sunai Leewansangtong MD*, Suchai Soontrapa MD*,
Chaiyong Nualyong MD*, Sittiporn Srinualnad MD*,
Tawatchai Taweemonkongsap MD*, Teerapon Amornvesukit MD*

* Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University   [ PDF ]

Estimation of the Proper Length of Orotracheal Intubation by Chula Formula 1838

  Anchalee Techanivate MD*,
Kanya Kumwilaisak MD*, Sunsanee Samranrean MD*

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

The Role of CT Scan in Preoperative Staging of Colorectal Carcinoma 1847

  Nittaya Chamadol MD*, Thanyalak Ninpiethoon MD*,
Vajaraphongsa Bhudhisawasd MD**, Chawalit Pairojkul MD***

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

Chest Radiographic Evolution in Fat Embolism Syndrome 1854

  Nisa Muangman MD*,
Eric J Stern MD**, Eileen M Bulger MD***,
Gregory J Jurkovich MD***, Fred A Mann MD**

* Department of Radiology, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
** Department of Radiology, Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
*** Department of Surgery, Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington   [ PDF ]

Acute Effects of Postmastectomy Radiotherapy after Immediate TRAM Flap Reconstruction in Breast Cancer Patients 1861

  Chomporn Sitathanee MD*, Putipun Puataweepong MD*,
Thiti Swangsilpa MD*, Ladawan Narkwong MD*,
Youwanush Kongdan MD**, Ronnarat Suvikapakornkul MD**

* Radiation Oncology Division, Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine,
Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University
** Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University   [ PDF ]

Clinical Study of 20 Children with Scrub Typhus at Chiang Rai Regional Hospital 1867

  Chulapong Chanta MD*,
Suwalee Chanta MD**

* Pediatric Unit, Chiang Rai Prachanukraw Hospital, Chiang Rai
** Radiology Unit, Chiang Rai Prachanukraw Hospital, Chiang Rai   [ PDF ]

Growth, Developmental, and Behavioral Outcomes of HIV-Affected Preschool Children in Thailand 1873

  Oranee Sanmaneechai MD*, Thanyawee Puthanakit MD*,
Orawan Louthrenoo MD**, Virat Sirisanthana MD*

* Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai
** Division of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine,
Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai   [ PDF ]

Comparison of Pain after Radiofrequency Tonsillectomy Compared with Conventional Tonsillectomy: A Pilot Study 1880

  Supinda Saengpanich MD*, Virachai Kerekhanjanarong MD*,
Phooripan Aramwatanapong MD**, Pakpoom Supiyaphun MD*

* Department of Otolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University
** King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, The Thai Red Cross Society   [ PDF ]

Precise Localization of Motor Branching and Motor Points: A Cadeveric Study 1884

  Parit Wongphaet MD*,
Kosum Chinsethagij PhD**, Siripim Suarchawaratana MSc**,
Tunyarut Dangprasert PhD***, Wipawan Wongphaet MD***

* Department of Rehabilitation Medicine,Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University
** Department of Anatomy, Pramongkutklao College of Medicine
*** Department of Diagnostic Radiology, National Cancer Institute   [ PDF ]

Thicknesses of the Iliac Crest Appropriate for Anterior Cervical Interbody Fusion Grafts 1892

  Kimaporn Khamanarong MD*,
Weerachai Kosuwon MD**, Winai Sirichativapee MD**,
Surachai Saejung MD**, Kaewjai Thepsuthammarat MD***

* Departments of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen
** Departments of Orthopedics, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen
*** Clinical Epidemiology Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen   [ PDF ]

Incidence and Predictors of Type 2 Diabetes among Professional and Office Workers in Bangkok, Thailand 1896

  Wiroj Jiamjarasrangsi MD, PhD*,
Wichai Aekplakorn MD, PhD**

* Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University
** Community Medicine center, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University   [ PDF ]

Afferent Projections from Motoneurons Innervating Extraocular Muscles to the Cerebellum Demonstrated by the Retrograde Double-Labeling Technique 1905

  Peenaraya Sunartpin PhD*,
Naiphinich Kotchabhakdi PhD*

* Neuro-Behavioural Biology Center, Institute of Science and Technology for Research and Development, Mahidol University, Salaya, Nakornpathom   [ PDF ]

Posterior Segment Trauma: Types of Injuries, Result of Vitreo-retinal Surgery and Prophylactic Broad Encircling Scleral Buckle 1916

  Sukhuma Warrasak MD*,
Ataya Euswas MD*, Supawat Hongsakorn MD*

* Department of Ophthalmology, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University   [ PDF ]

Case(s) Report

Ventricular Tachycardia, A Rare Manifestation of Russell’s Viper Bite: Case Report 1931

  Yotsapon Thewjitcharoen MD*,
Supaporn Poopitaya MD*,

* Chaophya Abhaibhubejhr Hospital, Prachinburi   [ PDF ]

Extensive Anterior Cranial Fossa Idiopathic Hypertrophic Pachymeningitis: A Case Report and Review of the Literature† 1934

  Suthida Boonyawiroj MD*,
Kammant Phanthumchinda MD*

* Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Chulalongkorn University
† This manuscript was presented at the Annual Meeting of The Neurological Society of Thailand, 12th March 2004   [ PDF ]

Hepatocellular Carcinoma with Persistent Hypoglycemia: Successful Treatment with Corticosteroid and Frequent High Carbohydrate Intake 1941

  Tharavanij Thipaporn MD*, Porntisarn Bubpha MD**,
Vongthavaravat Varaphon MD***

* Endocrinology Unit, Department of Medicine, Thammasat University
** Gastroenterology Unit, Department of Medicine, Thammasat University
*** Endocrinology Unit, Department of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University Hospital   [ PDF ]

Laparoscopic Radical Cystectomy with Ileal Conduit Diversion: The First Case Report in Thailand 1947

  Kittinut Kijvikai MD*, Suthep Patcharatrakul MD**,
Wisoot Kongchareonsombat MD***, Charuspong Dissaranan MD*

* Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University
** Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, Police General Hospital
*** Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration Medical College and Vajira Hospital   [ PDF ]

Canadian Frame and Bilateral Brachial Plexus Neurapraxia 1952

  Maliwan Oofuvong MD*

* Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University   [ PDF ]

Myoclonic Movements Following Induction of Anesthesia with Propofol: A Case Report 1955

  Sasikaan Nimmaanrat MD, FRCAT, MMedPM*,

* Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla   [ PDF ]

Primary Congenital Lymphedema Involving All Limbs and Genitalia 1958

  Siriwan Wananukul MD*,
Sanatee Jittitaworn MD*

* Division of Pediatric Dermatology,Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University   [ PDF ]

Desmoplastic Infantile Ganglioglioma with High Proliferation Index: Report of A Case 1962

  Patou Tantbirojn MD*,
Anapat Sanpavat MD*, Krishnapundha Bunyaratavej MD**,****,
Tayard Desudchit MD***,****, Shanop Shuangshoti MD*,****

* Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University
** Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University
*** Department of Pediatric, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University
**** Chulalongkorn Comprehensive Epilepsy Program, Chulalongkorn University   [ PDF ]

Special Articles

Update on Nasal Polyps: Etiopathogenesis 1966

  Virat Kirtsreesakul MD*

* Division of Allergy and Rhinology, Department of Otolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla   [ PDF ]

Medical Ethics

Ethics and the Comprehensive Application of Epistemology in Medical Practice 1973

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

* Member of Medical Association of Thailand   [ PDF ]