Department of Surgical Sciences
Sub-communities within this community
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General Surgery [16]
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Neurosurgery [4]
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Ophthalmology [29]
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Orthopaedic Surgery [20]
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Otorhinolaryngology [11]
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Surgery [23]
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Urology [25]
Recent Submissions
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Outcome of bilateral circular fixators in complex lower limb fractures
(South African Orthopaedic Association, 2017)Circular external fixators are increasingly being used for complex lower limb trauma. When these injuries are sustained to both lower limbs, the ideal management is unclear. We present the results of 25 consecutive patients ... -
Calcific myonecrosis following snakebite
(South African Orthopaedic Association, 2017)Calcific myonecrosis is a rare condition and is believed to be a late sequela of untreated compartment syndrome. Patients usually present with a progressively enlarging mass, years after the initial injury, that can be ... -
The value of an appreciation of clinical profiles in communities as Aide-memoire when faced with difficult ophthalmic diagnoses
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Patient-related benefits for adults with cochlear implantation : a multicultural longitudinal observational study
(S. Karger AG, Basel, 2017-07-19)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: To assess subjectively perceived, real-world benefits longitudinally for unilateral cochlear implant (CI) recipients in a multinational population treated routinely. To identify possible predictors of ... -
Screening for retinitis in children with probable systemic cytomegalovirus infection at Tygerberg Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa
(Health and Medical Publishing Group, 2017)Background. The incidence of immunocompromised children with probable systemic cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is increasing. Currently, there is no protocol for screening children for CMV retinitis in South Africa. Screening ... -
Bone health in post-menopausal patients with breast cancer treated with aromatase inhibitors: factors predicting the risk for osteoporosis.
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Aromatase inhibitors (AI), the gold standard for treatment of postmenopausal women with hormone-sensitive breast cancer, add an additional burden to the risk of osteoporosis in the postmenopausal population. ... -
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 ... -
Submaximal markers of fatigue and overreaching; implications for monitoring athletes
(Georg Thieme Verlag, 2017-07-13)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The regular monitoring of athletes is important to fine-tune training and detect early symptoms of overreaching. Therefore the aim of this study was to determine if a noninvasive submaximal running test ... -
Habitual minimalist shod running biomechanics and the acute response to running barefoot
(Georg Thieme Verlag, 2017)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The aim of the study was to determine whether habitual minimalist shoe runners present with purported favorable running biomechanithat reduce running injury risk such as initial loading rate. Eighteen ... -
Relationship between perceived exertion during exercise and subsequent recovery measurements
(Termedia Publishing, 2017)The return towards resting homeostasis in the post-exercise period has the potential to represent the internal training load of the preceding exercise bout. However, the relative potential of metabolic and autonomic recovery ... -
Optimising perioperative care for hip and knee arthroplasty in South Africa : a Delphi consensus study
(BioMed Central, 2018-05-09)Background: A structured approach to perioperative patient management based on an enhanced recovery pathway protocol facilitates early recovery and reduces morbidity in high income countries. However, in low- and middle-income ... -
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 ... -
Incidental intima-media wall changes in the lower-limb arteries : a case series in habitual distance runners
(Health and Medical Publishing Group, 2017)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This case series describes the observed presence of echogenic circular “beads” identified by high-resolution ultrasound imaging in the peripheral arterial walls of the lower limbs of three vascularly ... -
Costotransversectomy in thoracic spinal tuberculosis
(Champagne Media, 2016)BACKGROUND: The escalating global pandemic of tuberculosis infections results in 8 million new cases diagnosed each year. The thoracic and thoracolumbar spine is the most prevalent area involved in musculoskeletal tuberculosis. ... -
A systematic review of the effects of single-event multilevel surgery on gait parameters in children with spastic cerebral palsy
(Public Library of Science, 2016-10-18)Background: Three-dimensional gait analysis (3DGA) is commonly used to assess the effect of orthopedic single-event multilevel surgery (SEMLS) in children with spastic cerebral palsy (CP). Purpose: The purpose of ... -
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 ... -
Non-operative management for penetrating splenic trauma : how far can we go to save splenic function?
(BioMed Central, 2017-07-25)Background: Selective non-operative management (NOM) for the treatment of blunt splenic trauma is safe. Currently, the feasibility of selective NOM for penetrating splenic injury (PSI) is unclear. Unfortunately, little is ... -
Serum lipase should be the laboratory test of choice for suspected acute pancreatitis
(Medpharm Publications, 2014-08)Background. Serum lipase and amylase are biochemical analyses used to establish the diagnosis of acute pancreatitis (AP). Despite lipase having been shown internationally to be a more sensitive and specific test, amylase ... -
Polymerase chain reaction to search for Herpes viruses in uveitic and healthy eyes : a South African perspective
(Makerere University, Faculty of Medicine, 2015)Objective: To analyse aqueous polymerase chain reaction (PCR) results in patients diagnosed with undifferentiated uveitis and determine prevalence of herpesviridae in non-uveitic patients undergoing routine cataract ... -
A systematic review of the effects of single- event multilevel surgery on gait parameters in children with spastic cerebral palsy
(Public Library of Science, 2015)Background: Three-dimensional gait analysis (3DGA) is commonly used to assess the effect of orthopedic single-event multilevel surgery (SEMLS) in children with spastic cerebral palsy (CP). Purpose: The purpose of ...
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