Browsing Department of Surgical Sciences by Title
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Duodenal erosion with bleeding from a non-functioning islet cell tumour. A case report
(Health & Medical Publishing Group, 1988-05)A patient with a clinically non-functioning pancreatic islet cell tumour in the medial wall of the duodenum with erosion of the overlying mucosa presented with gastro-intestinal bleeding. At gastroduodenoscopy, the tumour ... -
Ear-invading arthropods : a South African survey
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Early decreased neutrophil responsiveness is related to late onset sepsis in multitrauma patients : an international cohort study
(Public Library of Science, 2017-07-30)Background: Severe trauma can lead to the development of infectious complications after several days, such as sepsis. Early identification of patients at risk will aid anticipating these complications. The aim of this ... -
Early diagnosis of prostate cancer in the Western Cape
(Health & Medical Publishing Group, 2001-08)Background. Early stage prostate cancer does not cause symptoms, and even metastatic disease may exist for years without causing symptoms or signs. Whereas early stage prostate cancer can be cured with radical prostatectomy ... -
Early diagnosis of prostate cancer in the Western Cape
(Health and Medical Publishing Group (HMPG), 2001-08)Background. Early stage prostate cancer does not cause symptoms, and even metastatic disease may exist for years without causing symptoms or signs. Whereas early stage prostate cancer can be cured with radical prostatectomy ... -
The effect of fequency tolerance on audiometer accuracy
(Health & Medical Publishing Group, 1977)Investigations into the methods used to calibrate audiometers reveal that the 6000 Hz frequency is particularly liable to yield inconsistent results when calibrated in the usual way. It is shown that the TDH39 telephone ... -
Efficacy of cryotherapy in retinoblastoma
(Health & Medical Publishing Group, 1976)Five cases of retinoblastoma treated by freezing are reported. From these cases it appears that a single freeze thaw cycle will destroy all tumor and that with suitable instruments it is possible to destroy tumors involving ... -
Endoscopic investigation for gastric cancer in a high-risk group
(Health & Medical Publishing Group, 1992)Early gastric cancer (EGC) was diagnosed in only a small percentage (<1%) of gastric cancer cases seen at Tygerberg Hospital over a 10-year period (1976-1985). This study, aimed at increasing the yield of EGC, was conducted ... -
Endoscopy outreach : how worthwhile is it
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Ethico-legal aspects of the protocol for needlestick injuries
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Evaluation of the visual prostate symptom score in a male population with great language diversity and limited education : a study from Namibia
(Health & Medical Publication Group, 2014-05)Background. A visual prostate symptom score (VPSS) using pictograms was developed to assess the force of the urinary stream, urinary frequency, nocturia and quality of life (QoL). Objective. To compare the VPSS with the ... -
Ewart's sign in tuberculous pericarditis
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Extra-adrenal phaeochromocytoma. A case report
(Health & Medical Publishing Group, 1986-01)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: A case of hypertension in a young woman caused by an extra-adrenal phaeochromocytoma (EAP) situated in the hilum of the left kidney is reported. Surgical removal of the EAP resulted in control of the ... -
Eyelid problems in general practice
(Medpharm Publications, 2012)General practitioners are often confronted with complaints regarding the eyelids. The author presents a number of clinical cases that illustrate common eyelid problems, and provides a discussion of each case to highlight ... -
Falsely elevated plasma creatinine levels as a marker of nitromethane poisoning
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Focal dermal hypoplasia (Goltz syndrome): case reports
(Health & Medical Publishing Group, 1978)Two children, both with physical stigmata of Goltz syndrome, are described. Accurate diagnosis of congenital defects in the newborn allows optimal planning of surgical treatment and more accurate prognosis and genetic counselling. -
Free flap transfer with microvascular anastomosis
(HMPG, 1976-11)The development of the flap transfer technique in plastic and reconstructive surgery has evolved to the stage where free transplantation of a full thickness skin flap, by means of microvascular anastomosis, has become ... -
Functional MRI in pre-surgical planning : case of study and cautionary notes
(Cannon Medical Media Publication, 2012-09)Background. Since its inception almost 20 years ago, functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) has greatly advanced our knowledge of human brain function. Although the clinical applications of fMRI are still limited, ... -
Functional outcome and complications after treatment of moderate to severe slipped upper femoral Epiphysis with a modified Dunn procedure
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2010-12)No abstract available -
Fundus auto fluorescence and spectral domain ocular coherence tomography in the early detection of chloroquine retinopathy
(AOSIS Publishing, 2015-08-21)Purpose: To determine the sensitivity of spectral domain ocular coherence tomography (SD-OCT) and fundus auto fluorescence (FAF) images as a screening test to detect early changes in the retina prior to the onset of ...
