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Volume 17(2); Feb 1974
Original Articles
Serum Calcium and Phosphorus in Premaiure and Full-Term Infants
Jae Jung Choi
J Korean Pediatr Soc. 1974;17(2):103-110.   Published online February 28, 1974
Neonatal hypocalcemia occurs in full-term infants, and more frequently; in premature infants. Various etiologic factors for hypocalcemia of new-born infants have been proposed in the litera- tures: parathyroid1 insufficiency or functionally imature parathyroid, serum phosphorus levels,, fasting and various diets, rate* of growth and vitamin- D deficiency. There was large literature on the sa-called normal serum calcium level in newborn infant, but less was known...
Clinical Observation of Neonatal Tetanus
Sang Ha Suh, Ki Chang Han, Yeung Wo Sohn, Dong Sup Han
J Korean Pediatr Soc. 1974;17(2):111-117.   Published online February 28, 1974
Total 75 cases of the patients of neonatal tetanus were clinically evaluated, who were admitted to the Department of Pediatrics, Kyungpook University Hospital during period from January 1967 to August 1971. The result were as follows; 1) The number of patients yearly mean were 15 to 16 cases which was 4. 8% of total admitted patients of...
Clinical Studies on I.T.P in Childhood
Hee Soon Kye, Man Jai Lee, Keun Chan Sohn, Keun Soo Lee Lee
J Korean Pediatr Soc. 1974;17(2):118-124.   Published online February 28, 1974
The clinical and hematological examination were performed on 21 ITP in childhood at the Department of Pediatrics of N.M.C. during the period of 1958 to Aug. 1972. RESULTS 1. The highest incidence was noted aged 4 to 8 years and there was no significant sex predominance. 2. Among the 297cases representing purpura of various causes, ITP was 21 cases(7%). 3. The seasonal peak incidence showed on March...
Experimental Studies on the Effects of Serum obtained from the Rabbits with Hydronephrosis upon Urine Volume
Young Hun Chung
J Korean Pediatr Soc. 1974;17(2):125-140.   Published online February 28, 1974
This experiment was designed to study the problem whether diuretic activity appears in the affected rabbit sera. Korean domestic white male rabbits weighing 1. 8 kg were used for this work. They were well hydrated orally by gavaging with 100 cc of 2 percent NaCL solution three times at one hour interval to maintain positive water balance through each study. Urine was collected...
Case Report s
A Case of Habitual Alcoholism in Children
Eui Cha Kim, Sung Soo Lee, Duk Jin Yun
J Korean Pediatr Soc. 1974;17(2):141-143.   Published online February 28, 1974
Alcoholics was defined by WHO as those excessive drinkers whose dependence upon alcohol has attained such a degree that they show a noticeable mental disturbance or an interference with their mental and bodily health, their interpersonal relations and their smooth social and economic function. Although habitual alcoholism by children in general is not a frequent occurrence, it does occur and has been reported. We...
An Autopsy Case of Congenital Jejunal Atresia
Soo Ha Park, Sang Man Shin, Sang Jhoo Lee, In Keun Bae, Hoong Zae Joo, Moon Ho Yang
J Korean Pediatr Soc. 1974;17(2):144-148.   Published online February 28, 1974
This is an autopsy case of congenital jejunal atresia in an 11-hour-old male newborn infant who was admitted to pediatric ward because of bile stained vomitus, abdominal distention and no passage of meconium stools. End to side jejunioleostomy has carried out on 2nd hospital day and expired on 6th hospital day. The site of atresia was in distal portion of the jejunum which was...
Case Reports
A Case of Chronic Atrial Tachycardia
Hyo Seop Ahn, Yong Choi, Tae Woon Kim, Chong Ku Yoon, Chang Yee Hong, Johng Kun Ahn
J Korean Pediatr Soc. 1974;17(2):149-153.   Published online February 28, 1974
A case of chronic atrial tachycardia in a 1 1 year and 10 month-old boy is reported. The patient was admitted with the chief complaints of palpitation and chest discomfort Tachycardia persisted till discharge but subjective symptoms were disappeared. Digitalis therapy provoked partial AV block and decreased ventricular rate. Auricular rate was also slightly decreased. The review of literature was made briefly.
Three Cases of Juveile Diabetes Mellitus . Occurring in Siblings
Jae Jung Choi, Suk Hyeon Yun
J Korean Pediatr Soc. 1974;17(2):154-160.   Published online February 28, 1974
This paper presents 3 cases of Juvenile diabetes mellitus occurreed in 3 out of 5 siblings, who were 11,10 and 9 year old respectively. The diagnosis was confirmed by oral glucose tolerance tests in Case I and II. Either familial tendency of diabetes melltus or other genetic disorder in their family were not informed. Brief reviews of literatures are added.
A Case of Infantile Cortical Hyperostosis
Key Poong Lee, Hong Chae Lee
J Korean Pediatr Soc. 1974;17(2):161-167.   Published online February 28, 1974
Authors experienced a 3 months old male infant having a infatile cortical hyperostosis in the both mandible, right clavicle, left radius, right ulna, both femura and tibiae. The diagnosis was established by typical clinical findings and radiological evidence. Literature reviews were also made briefly.
A Case of Epidermolysis Bullosa Hereditaria
Myung Suk Kim, Young Soon Lee, Sung Kyu Lee, Duk Jin Yun, Chung Koo Cho, In Joon Choi
J Korean Pediatr Soc. 1974;17(2):168-171.   Published online February 28, 1974
Epidermolysis bullosa hereditaria is an uncommon skin disease which is manifest at birth or in infancy. It is characterized by blister formation occuring spontaneously or after friction or slight trauma. Recently, we experienced a case of epidermolysis bullosa hereditaria in one day old newborn infant, who was developed bullae on the neck, abdomen, both extremities and buttock. A brief review of literature was made.
Case Report s
A Case of Pulmonary Paragonimiasis with Ectopic Parasitism
Sei Gon Kim, Kyu Joo Chai, Yu Duk Duk
J Korean Pediatr Soc. 1974;17(2):172-176.   Published online February 28, 1974
The authors experienced a case of pulmonary paragonimiasis with ectopic parasitism in a 12 year old male with a complaint of diffuse soft tissuse swelling of the left hand. The diagnosis was comfirmed by laboratory, radiological and biopsy findings. . A brief review of literature is included.
Original Articles
Abstract from Foreign Literature
J Korean Pediatr Soc. 1974;17(2):177-178.   Published online February 28, 1974