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

Editorial Note

Original Articles

Initiation of Antiretroviral Treatment with Dual Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors in Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Infected Infants with Less Advanced Disease in a Resource-Limited Setting: A Multi-Center Study in Thailand 1998-2000 1

  Kulkanya Chokephaibulkit MD*, Nirun Vanprapar MD*, Ruengpung Sutthent MD, PhD**
Wanatpreeya Phongsamart MD*, Tawee Chotpitayasunondh MD***, Piyaporn Bowornkitikajorn MD****,
Rudeevilai Samkoset MD*****, Uraiwan Tarunothai MD******, Sanay Chearskul MD*
*Department of Pediatrics, **Department of Microbiology,Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand ***Queen Sirikit National Institute of Child Health. MOPH
**** Charoenkrung-Pracharuk Hospital, *****Phramongkutklo Hospital,
******Vachira-Bhayabarn Hospital   [ PDF ]

Neonatal Cholestasis in Thai Infants 9

  Prapun Aanpreung MD*, Mongkol Laohapansang MD**,
Ravit Ruangtrakool MD**, Jongkolrat Kimhan BSc *
* Department of Pediatrics, ** Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand   [ PDF ]

Medical Charge of Asthma Care in Admitted Thai Children 16

  Nualanong Visitsunthorn MD*,
Worawan Durongpisitkul MD*, Srisakul Uoonpan MD*,
Orathai Jirapongsananuruk MD*, Pakit Vichyanond MD*
*Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700, Thailand   [ PDF ]

Suggestive Parameters for Eradication Therapy in Children with Helicobacter pylori Gastritis 21

  Prapun Aanpreung MD*
*Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand   [ PDF ]

Prevalence of Adverse Food Reactions and Food Allergy among Thai Children 27

  Sathit Santadusit MD*,
Saranya Atthapaisalsarudee MD*, Pakit Vichyanond MD*
* Division of Allergy and Immunology, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand   [ PDF ]

Obese Adolescent Girls with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Have More Severe Insulin Resistance Measured by HOMA-IR Score than Obese Girls without PCOS 33

  Pairunyar Sawathiparnich MD*, Linda Weerakulwattana BSC, MSC*,
Jeerunda Santiprabhob MD*, Supawadee Likitmaskul MD*
*Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital   [ PDF ]

Improved Glycemic Control among Thai Children and Young Adults with Type 1 Diabetes Participating in the Diabetes Camp 38

  Jeerunda Santiprabhob MD *,
Supawadee Likitmaskul MD *, Apiradee Sriwijitkamol MD *,
Thavatchai Peerapatdit MD *, Pairunyar Sawathiparnich MD *,
Wannee Nitiyanant MD *, Kitti Angsusingha MD *,
Chanika Tuchinda MD *, Sunthorn Tandhanand MD *
* Diabetes Education Program, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand   [ PDF ]

Near-Drowning in Pediatric Respiratory Intensive Care Unit, Siriraj Hospital 44

  Chakraphan Susiva MD*,
Thitima Boonrong MD*
*Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700, Thailand   [ PDF ]

Preliminary Data of Insulin Glargine Use among Thai Adolescents and Young Adults with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Treated at Siriraj Hospital 48

  Pairunyar Sawathiparnich MD*, Pornpimol Kiattisakthavee RN*,
Jeerunda Santiprabhob MD*, Supawadee Likitmaskul MD*
*Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700, Thailand   [ PDF ]

Predictors of Elevated Blood Lead Level in Thai Children: A Pilot Study Using Risk Assessment Questionnaire 53

  Chulathida Chomchai MD*,
Chantana Padungtod MD**,
Summon Chomchai MD***
* Division of Ambulatory Pediatrics and Pediatric Toxicology, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand
**Section on Occupation and Environmental Diseases, Centers for Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health, Nonthaburi, Thailand
***Division of Toxicology, Occupational and Environmental Health, Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand   [ PDF ]

Combination Therapy of Prostacyclin for Pulmonary Hypertension in Congenital Heart Disease 60

  Kritvikrom Durongpisitkul MD*, Decho Jakrapanichakul MD**,
Duangmanee Laohaprasitiporn MD*, Jarupim Soongswang MD*,
Prakul Chanthong MD*, Apichart Nana MD*
*Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
** Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand   [ PDF ]

Clinical Phenotypes and Molecular Diagnosis in a Hitherto Interaction of Hb E/β Thalassemia Syndrome (βE/ β-31, A→G) 66

  Nassawee Vathana MD*, Vip Viprakasit MD, DPHIL*
Kleebsabi Sanpakit MD*, Worrawut Chinchang MD*,
Gavivann Veerakul MD*, Voravarn Tanphaichitr MD*
*Department of Pediatrics-Siriraj Thalassemia Reserch Programme and the WHO Collaborating Centre for the Control of Hemoglobinopathies, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700, Thailand   [ PDF ]

Treatment of Tinea Capitis Caused by Microsporum Ferrugineum with Itraconazole 72

  Wanee Wisuthsarewong MD*
Angkana Chaiprasert Dr rer nat**
*Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700 Thailand
**Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700 Thailand   [ PDF ]

Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever in Patients with Thalassemia 80

  Bunchoo Pongtanakul MD*,
Nattee Narkbunnam MD*, Gavivann Veerakul MD*,
Kleebsabai Sanpakit MD*, Vip Viprakasit MD, DPHIL*,
Voravarn Tanphaichitr Tanphaichitr MD, MS*, Vinai Suvatte MD, PhD*
*Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand   [ PDF ]

Transportation of Critically Ill Patient to Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Siriraj Hospital 86

  Kawewan Limprayoon MD*,
Suprapat Sonjaipanich MD*, Chakraphan Susiva MD*
*Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University   [ PDF ]

Neural Tube Defects at Siriraj Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand-10 Years Review (1990-1999) 92

  Pornswan Wasant MD*,
Achara Sathienkijkanchai MD*
*Division of Medical Genetics, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand   [ PDF ]

Diagnosis Disclosure in HIV-Infected Thai Children 100

  Vitharon Boon-yasidhi MD*,
Uraporn Kottapat MSc**, Yuitiang Durier MEd**,
Nottasorn Plipat MD**, Wanatpreeya Phongsamart MD**,
Kulkanya Chokephaibulkit MD**, Nirun Vanprapar MD**
*Division of Child Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
**Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand   [ PDF ]

Permanent Cardiac Pacing in Pediatrics: Experience in Thailand 106

  Jarupim Soongswang MD*,
Apichart Nana MD*, Duangmanee Laohaprasittiporn MD*,
Kritvikrom Durongpisitkul MD* Prakul Chanthong MD*,
Burin KhaoSa-Ard BEd**, Kesaree Punlee BSc**,
Charuwan Kangkakate MSc***, Suthipol Udompunturuk MSc***
* Division of Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Mahidol University
** Her Majesty Cardiac Center, Faculty of Medicine, Mahidol University
*** Clinical Epidemiology Unit, Office of Research Promotion, Faculty of Medicine, Mahidol University   [ PDF ]

Pediatric Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in Siriraj Hospital 115

  Suroj Supavekin MD*,
Wanida Chatchomchuan MD**, Anirut Pattaragarn MD*,
Vibul Suntornpoch MD*, Achra Sumboonnanonda MD*
* Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University,
Bangkok Thailand 10700
** Department of Pediatrics, Udonthani Hospital, Udonthani Thailand 41000   [ PDF ]

Evaluation of Guideline for Treatment of Febrile Neutropenia in Pediatric Cancer at Siriraj Hospital 124

  Kleebsabai Sanpakit MD*, Kamon Phuakpet MD*,
Gavivann Veerakul MD*, Nattee Narkbunnam MD*,
Kulkanya Chokephaibulkit MD
*Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700, Thailand.   [ PDF ]

Risk Factors of Pneumothorax during the First 24 Hours of Life 135

  Sopapan Ngerncham MD*, Pornpat Kittiratsatcha MD*,
Preeyacha Pacharn MD**
*Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
**Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand   [ PDF ]

Difficult-to-Treat Nephrotic Syndrome: Management and Outcome 142

  Achra Sumboonnanonda MD*, Nawarat Chongchate MD**,
Vibul Suntornpoch MD*, Anirut Pattaragarn MD*,
Suroj Supavekin MD*
*Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
**Sanpasitthiprasong Hospital   [ PDF ]

Pediatric Sinusitis:Symptom Profiles with Associated Atopic Conditions 149

  Chirapan Tantimongkolsuk MD*, Suwanna Pornrattanarungsee MD*,
Pipat Chiewvit MD**, Nualanong Visitsunthorn MD*,
Kitirat Ungkanont MD***, Pakit Vichyanond MD*
*Department of Pediatrics, **Department of Radiology,
*** Department of Otolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital   [ PDF ]

An Open-Label, Prospective Study of Guanfacine in Children with ADHD and Tic Disorders 156

  Vitharon Boon-yasidhi MD*, Young S. Kim MD**,
Lawrence Scahill MSN, PhD**
* Division of Child Psychiatry, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand
** Yale Child Study Center, Yale University, New Haven, CT, USA   [ PDF ]

Heart Murmur in the First Week of Life: Siriraj Hospital 163

  Duangmanee Laohaprasitiporn MD*, Tipawan Jiarakamolchuen MD*,
Prakul Chanthong MD*, Kritvikrom Durongpisitkul MD*,
Jarupim Soongswang MD*, Apichart Nana MD*
*Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand   [ PDF ]

Clinical Pictures of Type 2 Diabetes in Thai Children and Adolescents is Highly Related to Features of Metabolic Syndrome 169

  Supawadee Likitmaskul MD*,
Jeerunda Santiprabhob MD*, Pairunyar Sawathiparnich MD*,
Nawaporn Numbenjapon MD*, Katharee Chaichanwatanakul BSc (Biochemistry)*
*Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand   [ PDF ]

High-Risk Neonatal Hearing Screening Program Using Automated Screening Device Performed by Trained Nursing Personnel at Siriraj Hospital: Yield and Feasibility 176

  Pimol Srisuparp MD*,
Ruemporn Gleebbur RN**, Sopapan Ngerncham MD*,
Jintana Chonpracha RN**, Jeeranan Singkampong RN**
* Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University.
** Pediatric Nursing Division, Department of Nursing, Siriraj Hospital   [ PDF ]

Parents' Common Pitfalls of Discipline 183

  Chatree Witoonchart MD*, Thitiporn Fangsa-ard MD*,
Supamit Chaoaree MD*, Panom Ketumarn MD**,
Titawee Kaewpornsawan MD**, Sucheera Phatthrayuttawat PhD**
* Department of Pediatric, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
** Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University   [ PDF ]

Hematological Parameters and Red Blood Cell Indices in Healthy Thai Children: A Revision for 2005 188

  Vip Viprakasit MD, D Phil (Oxon)*, Lurlugn Suwanthol BSc*,
Tuangrath Sangpraypan Bsc*, Waraporn Glomglao BSc*,
Wiyakan Utto Bsc*, Gavivann Veerakul MD*
*Department of Pediatrics-Siriraj Thalassemia Research Program and WHO Collaborating Center for the Control of Hemoglobinopathies, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700, Thailand   [ PDF ]

Coronary Artery Bypass Graft in Kawasaki Disease Patients: Siriraj Experience 197

  Prakul Chanthong MD*, Somchai Sriyoschati MD**,
Kritvikrom Durongpisitkul MD*, Jarupim Soongswang MD*,
Duangmanee Laohaprasitiporn MD*, Apichart Nana MD*
* Division of cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
** Division of cardiothoracic surgery, Department of Surgery, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand   [ PDF ]

Assessment of Cereal-Grain Warming Pad as a Heat Source for Newborn Transport 203

  Kriangsak Jirapaet, MD, MPH*
Veena Jirapaet, DNSc**
*Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
**Faculty of Nursing, Chulalongkorn University   [ PDF ]

Developmental Screening by the Cognitive Adaptive Test/Clinical Linguistic and Auditory Milestone Scale (CAT/CLAMS) in HIV- Infected Children 211

  Nirun Vanprapar MD*, Nantaka Kongstan RN, MSc*,
Pisit Tritilanant RA*, Uraporn Kottapat MSc*,
Yuitiang Durier MEd*, Samrauy Tritilanant MD*
*Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand   [ PDF ]

Efficacy of Fetal Echocardiography and an Evaluation of Indications 215

  Jarupim Soongswang MD*,
Wiboolphan Thitadilok MD**, Prasert Sunsaneevithayakul MD**,
Anuwat Sutanthavibul MD**, Pornpimol Ruangvutilert MD**,
Kanchana Wansanit BSc***, Kesaree Punlee BSc***,
Suteera Phrudprisan BSc***, Charuwan Kangkakate MSc (Biostat)****
* Division of Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, ** Department of Obstetric & Gynecology, *** Her Majesty Cardiac Center, **** Clinical Epidermiology Unit, Office of Research Promotion, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University   [ PDF ]

Effect of Antiretroviral Therapy in Human Immunodeficiency Virus-infected Children 221

  Pimpanada Chearskul MD*, Kulkanya Chokephaibulkit MD*,
Sanay Chearskul MD*, Wanatpreeya Phongsamart MD*,
Nottasorn Plipat MD, MS*, Keswadee Lapphra MD*,
NirunVanprapar MD, MS*
*Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand   [ PDF ]

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in Thai Children: Clinicopathologic Findings and Outcome in 82 Patients 232

  Anirut Pattaragarn MD*, Achra Sumboonnanonda MD*,
Paisal Parichatikanond MD**, Suroj Supavekin MD*,
Vibul Suntornpoch MD*, Arun Vongjirad MD*
*Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Thailand
**Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Thailand   [ PDF ]

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

Dextromethorphan Abuse in Thai Adolescents: A Report of Two Cases and Review of Literature 242

  Boonying Manaboriboon MD*,
Chulathida Chomchai MD*
* Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, 10700 Thailand   [ PDF ]

Fetal Warfarin Syndrome 246

  Achara Sathienkijkanchai MD*,
Pornswan Wasant MD*
*Division of Medical Genetics, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand   [ PDF ]

Chronic Rhinosinusitis and Recurrent Nasal Polyps in Two Children with IgG Subclass Deficiency and Review of the Literature 251

  Sasawan Chinratanapisit MD*, Prayuth Tunsuriyawong MD**,
Pakit Vichyanond MD*, Nualanong Visitsunthorn MD*,
Voravich Luangwedchakarn MD***, Orathai Jirapongsananuruk MD*
*Division of Allergy and Immunology, Department of Pediatrics, **Department of Otorhinolaryngology, ***Department of Immunology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700, Thailand   [ PDF ]

Epilepsy with Continuous Spikes and Wave during Slow Sleep: A Case Report 259

  Surachai Likasitwattanakul MD*
*Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700, Thailand   [ PDF ]

The First Pediatric Case of Staphylococcus aureus With Heterogenous Resistant to Vancomycin Endocarditis in Thailand 264

  Wanatpreeya Phongsamart MD*, Somporn Srifeungfung PhD**,
Chuntima Tiensasitorn MS**, Nirun Vanprapar MD*,
Sanay Chearskul MD*, Kulkunya Chokephaibulkit MD*
*Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital,Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
**Department of microbiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital,Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand   [ PDF ]

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 ]