https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/38855 2026-04-11T03:03:05Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/833 Title: The superior mesenteric artery syndrome Authors: Attard, Alex R. Abstract: Obstruction of the duodenum by entrapment between the aorta and the superior mesenteric artery (SMA) is a controversial entity. Acceptance of this syndrome as a clinical entity has not been universal because of confusion with other causes of upper gastrointestinal obstruction. Two cases which sharply exemplify the clinical and anatomic features of the SMA syndrome are reported. Symptoms mimic pyloric outlet obstruction but gastroscopy is frequently normal and the diagnosis is made on barium studies. The anatomic features of this entity are a narrow angle between the aorta and the SMA, together with high fixation of the duodenum by the ligament of Treitz. The SMA syndrome may be acute or chronic and responds well to duodenojejunostomy. 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/682 Title: The medical aspects of personal injury assessment Authors: Griffiths, Victor G. Abstract: The doctor who writes the report on injury cases should be a specialist in this very specific field of medico-legal science, with considerable experience. In this article the author describes how such a doctor assesses and reports an injured individual. 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/621 Title: Drug treatment of intermittent claudication Authors: Attard, Alex R. Abstract: Intermittent claudication is a major presenting manifestation of chronic obstructive peripheral arterial disease of the lower limbs. The goals of treatment in the absence of rest pain are relief of symptoms, improvement in walking distance and prevention of progression of disease. The effectiveness of drug therapy for intennittent claudication, however, remains controversial and despite numerous clinical trials, many experts are not convinced of their value. In this article the author describes the drugs most frequently uses and most extensively studied. 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/614 Title: Current issues in dermatology Authors: Vella Briffa, Dino Abstract: The overlap between contemporary dermatology and general medicine, presents an opportunity to review recent developments affecting those mundane diseases which are nevertheless important because they form the bulk of dermatological practice. In this article the author mentions the new dermatological agents and drugs in the cure of dermatological diseases. 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z