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Journal of The Medical Association of Thailand
Volume 93 No. 8   August -   2010

Editorial Note

Original Articles

A Study of Knowledge and Attitude Improvement on Epilepsy among Thai Physicians and Nurses 875

  Chaichon Locharernkul MD*, Sungval Suwaroporn MN*, Waraphorn Krongthong MSc*, Chakriya Limarun BN*, Arpaporn Arnamwong BSc *

* Chulabhorn Epilepsy Centre (CEC) under the Patronage of Professor Doctor HRH Princess Chulabhorn, Bangkok, Thailand   [ PDF ]

Effect of High Dose Ergocalciferol in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients with 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Deficiency 885

  Thananda Trakarnvanich MD*, Oran Chalapipat MD*, Sinee Disthabanchong MD**, Sathit Kurathong MD*, Kearkiat Praditpornsilpa MD***, Wasana Stitchantrakul MS****, La-Or Chailurkit PhD*****

* Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, BMA Medical college and Vajira Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand
** Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
*** Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
**** Research Center, Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
***** Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand   [ PDF ]

The Role of Liquid Simethicone in Enhancing Endoscopic Visibility Prior to Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD): A Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Trial 892

  Suriya Keeratichananont MD*, Abhasnee Sobhonslidsuk MD*, Taya Kitiyakara MD*, Narin Achalanan MD*, Supamai Soonthornpun MD**

* Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
** Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Songklanakarind Hospital, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand   [ PDF ]

Balloon Pulmonary Valvuloplasty in Tetralogy of Fallot: Effects on Growth of Pulmonary Annulus and Transannular Patch 898

  Engcanit Cholkraisuwat MD*, Pornthep Lertsapcharoen MD**, Apichai Khongphatthanayothin MD**, Vidhavas La-orkhun MD**, Kanyalak Vithessonthi MD**, Vichai Benjacholamas MD***, Jule Namchaisiri MD***

* Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Naresuan University, Pitsanulok, Thailand
** Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University and Cardiac Center, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand
*** Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University and Cardiac Center, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand   [ PDF ]

Duration of Symptoms in Brain Tumors: Influencing Factors and Its Value in Predicting Malignant Tumors 903

  Krishnapundha Bunyaratavej MD*, Rungsak Siwanuwatn MD*, Kraisri Chantra MD*, Surachai Khaoroptham MD*

* Division of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand   [ PDF ]

Internal Sphincter Myectomy for Adult Hirschsprung?s Disease: A Single Institute Experience 911

  Jirawat Pattana-arun MD*, Tawornrath Ruanroadroun MD*, Kasaya Tantiphalachiva MD*, Chucheep Sahakitrungruang MD*, Puttarat Attithansakul MD*, Arun Rojanasakul MD*

* Division of Colon and Rectal, Department of Surgery, Chulalongkorn University, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand   [ PDF ]

Tuberculosis of the Urinary Tract in Southern Thailand 916

  Monthira Tanthanuch MD*,
Watid Karnjanawanichkul MD*, Choosak Pripatnanont MD*

* Urological Section, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla, Thailand
  [ PDF ]

Correction with Instrumented Fusion Versus Non-Corrective Surgery for Degenerative Lumbar Scoliosis: A Systematic Review 920

  Akom Prommahachai MD*, Krengkrai Wittayapirot MD*, Kitti Jirarattanaphochai MD, PhD*, Surachai Sae-Jung MD*

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

Protocol-Directed vs. Physician-Directed Weaning from Ventilator in Intra-Abdominal Surgical Patients 930

  Onuma Chaiwat MD*, Niyomporn Sarima MD*, Kussama Niyompanitpattana MD*, Chulaluk Komoltri DrPH**, Yuthana Udomphorn MD*, Suneerat Kongsayreepong MD*

* Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
** Department of Research Development, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand   [ PDF ]

The Post-Operative Analgesic Efficacy of Celecoxib Compared with Placebo and Parecoxib after Total Hip or Knee Arthroplasty 937

  Wichai Ittichaikulthol MD*, Naruemol Prachanpanich MD*, Chutima Kositchaiwat MD*, Theerayut Intapan MD*

* Department of Anesthesiology, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand   [ PDF ]

Central Corneal Thickness in the Central Retinal Vein Occlusion Fellow Eyes 943

  Boonsong Wanichwecharungruang MD*, Vipavadee Laophulsuk MD*, Sopida Sopitanont MD*, Sumeth Vanichvaranont MD*, Kitipong Harncharoen PhD**

* Department of Ophthalmology, Rajavithi Hospital, Ministry of Public Health, and College of Medicine, Rangsit University, Bangkok, Thailand
** Department of Epidemiology, Faculty of Public Health, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand   [ PDF ]

Quality of Life in Patients with Chronic Rhinitis after Radiofrequency Inferior Turbinate Reduction 950

  Wish Banhiran MD*, Pongsakorn Tantilipikorn MD*, Choakchai Metheetrairut MD*, Paraya Assanasen MD*, Chaweewan Bunnag MD*

* Department of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand   [ PDF ]

Identification of the External Laryngeal Nerve: Its Anatomical Relations to Inferior Constrictor Muscle, Superior Thyroid Artery, and Superior Pole of the Thyroid Gland in Thais 961

  Pongpeera Taytawat MD*, Yadaridee Viravud DDS, MS*, Vasana Plakornkul DVM, MS*, Jantima Roongruangchai DDS, PhD*, Chayanit Manoonpol MS*

* Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand   [ PDF ]

Comparative Evaluation of Two Different Dosage Calculation Protocols of Iodine-131 in the Treatment of Hyperthyroidism 969

  Tanyaluck Thientunyakit MD*, Suchitra Thongmak MD**, Teerapon Premprapha MD**

* Division of Nuclear Medicine, Department of Radiology, Siriraj Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
** Division of Nuclear M edicine, Department of Radiology, Songklanagarind hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Thailand   [ PDF ]

Sebaceous Neoplasms in Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University: A 9-Year-Retrospective Study 978

  Jane Manonukul MD*, Sorayuth Kajornvuthidej MD*

* Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailan   [ PDF ]

Effect of ?Tailored Goal Oriented Community Brief Intervention Model? on AUDIT Reduction in Thai Communities 992

  Chitlada Areesantichai PhD*, Sompoch Iamsupasit PhD**, John Marsden PhD***, Usaneya Perngparn PhD*, Surasak Taneepanichskul MD, MPH*

* Drug Dependence Research Center (WHOCC) College of Public Health Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
** Faculty of Psychology Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
*** National Addiction Centre, Division of Psychological Medicine and Psychiatry, Institute of Psychiatry, King?s College London, London, United Kingdom   [ PDF ]

Case(s) Report

Left Sided Inferior Vena Cava: A Case Report 998

  Kimaporn Khamanarong MD*,
Worawut Woraputtaporn MSc*, Supawadee Teerakul MSc*, Parichat Prachaney PhD*, Pattama Amarttayakong MSc*

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

Extranodal NK/T Cell Lymphoma, Nasal Type, Presenting with Primary Cutaneous Lesion Mimicking Granulomatous Panniculitis: A Case Report and Review of Literature 1001

  Panitta Sitthinamsuwan MD*, Tawatchai Pongpruttipan MD*, Leena Chularojmontri MD**, Penvadee Pattanaprichakul MD**, Archrob Khuhapinant MD, PhD***, Sanya Sukpanichnant MD*

* Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
**Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
*** Division of Hematology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand   [ PDF ]

Special Articles

Medical Ethics

Correction