Browsing Department of Surgical Sciences by Title
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The intraocular pressure-lowering properties of intravenous paracetamol
(Dove Medical Press, 2016)Aim: The aim of this paper was to investigate the intraocular pressure (IOP)-changing properties of a single standard dose of intravenous (IV) paracetamol and compare it to that of topical timolol, oral acetazolamide, and ... -
Intravesikale BCG as behandeling van herhalende oppervlakkige en in situ oorgangselkarsinoom van die blaas
(Health & Medical Publishing Group, 1990)Intravesical BCG is already established as effective therapy in the management of superficial bladder cancer. However, varying results have been obtained with different BCG strains; these are ascribed to variations in their ... -
An investigation into the causes of intraocular inflammation in HIV-positive and HIV-negative patients in the Western Cape Province, South Africa
(Stellenbosch: Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY: The causes of intraocular inflammation are divided into 3 large groups namely infectious, non-infectious and idiopathic. This research project set out to establish the prevalence of these 3 large groups ... -
Left paraduodenal hernia with acute abdominal symptoms : a case report
(Health and Medical Publishing Group (HMPG), 1986-08)A 22-year-old man with an incarcerated left para-duodenal hernia is described. Symptoms included nausea, vomiting, cramp-like abdominal pain and obstipation. A clinical diagnosis of mechanical small-intestinal obstruction ... -
Lesser curve necrosis following proximal cell vagotomy for gastric ulcer : a case report
(Health & Medical Publishing Group, 1979)A case of avascular necrosis of the lesser curve of the stomach following a highly selective vagotomy (HSV) for a gastric ulcer is reported. It is fortunately rare, but is a frightening complication. The necrosis, which ... -
Lessons from the hepatoblastoma- familial polyposis connection
(Health and Medical Publishing Group (HMPG), 2012-11)Background. Approximately one-third of hepatoblastoma (HB) patients have associated congenital abnormalities, but familial recurrence is rare, except in association with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP). This ... -
Long tube implants in the management of glaucoma
(Health & Medical Publishing Group, 1976)The design, surgical insertion and results of a plastic draining implant for severe glaucoma are reported. The need for pharmacological control of bleb inflammation is stressed and the favourable long term outlook for ... -
Lost to follow-up : challenges to conducting orthopaedic research in South Africa
(Health & Medical Publishing Group, 2018)Loss to follow-up poses a major problem for clinicians and researchers, and several factors that may increase its risk have been postulated. The objective of this study was to describe potential factors that contribute to ... -
Low-velocity gunshot injury of the abdominal aorta managed by debridement and re-anastomosis : a case report
(Health & Medical Publishing Group, 1986-01)Penetrating injuries to the abdominal aorta are highly lethal despite increasing numbers of reports of successful treatment. A case of survival after a 0,25-calibre gunshot wound of the abdominal aorta is presented. The ... -
Lysosomal disruption during the development of endotoxic shock in the baboon
(Health and Medical Publishing Group (HMPG), 1975-06)Lysosomal disruption with release of lysosomal enzymes has been described in shock. This study was designed to demonstrate the release of lysosomal enzymes in the liver and lung in addition to determining circulating serum ... -
Major disruption of the pelvic ring during normal vaginal delivery : a case report
(South African Orthopaedic Association, 2017)Open-book pelvic fractures are generally associated with high energy trauma. Occasionally these fractures are seen as a complication of normal vaginal delivery. We report the case of a 25-year-old female with a 77 mm ... -
Malignant fibrous histiocytoma of the spermatic cord: A case report
(Health & Medical Publishing Group, 1987-03)A case of malignant fibrous histiocytoma of the spermatic cord treated by primary local excision, followed 5 days later by radical inguinal orchidectomy and hemi-scrotectomy is reported. At 30 months' follow-up the patient ... -
Mammographic screening for breast cancer in a resource-restricted environment
(Health & Medical Publishing Group, 2014-04)Background. Mammographic screening is carried out at public sector hospitals as part of clinical practice. Objective. We report the experience of such screening at Tygerberg Academic Hospital (TBAH), a tertiary referral ... -
Management of chemical ocular injuries – what every GP should know
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The management of clavicle shaft fractures evaluating : the ability of a novel locked intramedullary device to achieve union and restore function of the shoulder
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Please refer to full text for chapter abstracts at the end of the thesis. -
Management of radiation cystitis
(Nature Publishing Group, 2010-04)Acute radiation cystitis occurs during or soon after radiation treatment. It is usually self-limiting, and is generally managed conservatively. Late radiation cystitis, on the other hand, can develop from 6 months to 20 ... -
Metastatic screening for patients with newly diagnosed breast cancer : who and how?
(AOSIS, 2020-04-06)Background: Staging for breast cancer patients, as defined by the American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC), has historically been limited to anatomical staging. However, the eighth version of the AJCC guidelines has been ... -
Missed opportunities for retention in pre-ART care in Cape Town, South Africa
(Public Library of Science -- PLoS, 2014-05)Background: Few studies have evaluated access to and retention in pre-ART care. Objectives: To evaluate the proportion of People Living With HIV (PLWH) in pre-ART and ART care and factors associated with retention in ... -
Modified neurosyphilis in the Cape Peninsula
(Health & Medical Publishing Group, 1978)A prospective study of 148 cases of neurosyphilis revealed that 85 patients exhibited a modified 'forme fruste' of the disease. A high proportion of these patients had evidence of activity in the cerebrospinal fluid, while ... -
Modified total cranial vault remodeling technique for scaphocephaly repair
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-12)ENGLSIH ABSTRACT: Introduction: Sagittal synostosis or scaphocephaly is the most common isolated single-suture synostosis that accounts for 40% to 60% of all craniosynostosis cases which affects 1 out of 2000 live births. ...
