Browsing Research Articles (Radiodiagnosis) by Title
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Accuracy of "red-dot" after-hour trauma-radiograph triage by radiographers in a South African regional hospital
(Stellenbosch UniversityHealth and Medical Publishing Group, 2013)BACKGROUND: The global demand for diagnostic imaging exceeds the supply of radiologists and is of particular significance in poorly resourced healthcare environments where many radiographs are unreported. Delayed or absent ... -
The accuracy of after-hour registrar Computed Tomography (CT) reporting in a tertiary South African teaching hospital
(AOSIS Publishing, 2014-05-16)Background: The Division of Radiodiagnosis at Tygerberg Academic Hospital, a 1384-bed tertiary training institution in Cape Town, South Africa provides a comprehensive 24-hour clinical radiology service, and has a duty ... -
Accuracy of patients' self-reporting of pregnancy and awareness of risks to the fetus from x-ray radiation
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The accuracy of radiology speech recognition reports in a multilingual South African teaching hospital
(BioMed Central, 2015-03)Background: Speech recognition (SR) technology, the process whereby spoken words are converted to digital text, has been used in radiology reporting since 1981. It was initially anticipated that SR would dominate ... -
Advanced osteitis fibrosa cystica in the absence of phalangeal subperiosteal resorption : a case report and review of the literature
(Health & Medical Publishing Group, 1985)A case of primary hyperparathyroidism with advanced osteitis fibrosa cystica but without any subperiosteal phalangeal bone resorption is described. A review of this unusual rdiological feature is presented. High-detail ... -
Advanced radiological investigations and findings amongst community assault victims admitted to a tertiary South African hospital
(Health and Medical Publishing Group, 2019)Community assault (CA) has been increasing in certain Cape Town suburbs over the past decade. There are limited CA-related imaging data. The aim of this study was to review CA-related advanced radiological investigations ... -
The anatomical extent of the pyloric sphincteric cylinder, the pyloric mucosal zone and the pyloric antrum
(Health & Medical Publishing Group, 1982-8)The anatomy of the pyloric sphincteric cylinder is discussed. The pyloric ring is not a separate anatomical structure, but is an inherent part of the cylinder. Contraction of the cylinder narrows the diameter of the pyloric ... -
An anatomico physiological principle governing the direction of the gastro intestinal mucosal folds during life
(HMPG, 1974-03)The mucosa, being the innermost layer of the gastro intestinal tract, is intimately concerned with digestion and absorption, and, presumably, also with the transport of intestinal contents. In anatomical, physiological and ... -
The anatomy and movements of the pyloric sphincteric cylinder
(1982)Disagreement about various aspects of the structure and function of the pylorus persists. Morbid anatomical, living anatomical, manometric and radiographic studies were done in an attempt to clarify some problems. It is ... -
Benadering van interpretasie van rontgenfoto's van die longe
(HMPG, 1979-11)Different approaches to the analysis of radiographs of the lungs are briefly discussed. A systematic routine is proposed, outlined and briefly motivated. It is emphasized that radiological findings must be correlated ... -
Bodysurfing injuries of the spinal cord
(Health & Medical Publishing Group, 1995)In a group of 104 patients paralysed as a result of injury while swimming or diving, 3 patients were identified in whom the injury was sustained during bodysurfing. The mechanism of the injury and the clinical and radiological ... -
Burkitt lymphoma research in East Africa: highlights from the 9th African organization for research and training in cancer conference held in Durban, South Africa in 2013
(BioMed Central, 2014-09)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: A one-day workshop on Burkitt lymphoma (BL) was held at the 9th African Organization for Research and Training in Cancer (AORTIC) conference in 2013 in Durban, South Africa. The workshop featured 15 plenary ... -
A case control study of breast cancer risk and exposure to injectable progestogen contraceptives : methods and patterns of use among controls
(Health and Medical Publishing Group (HMPG), 1997-03)Objective. To describe the patterns of use of injectable progestogen contraceptives (IPCs) among coloured and black women in the Western Cape. These data are part of an ongoing study in the Western Cape, the main aim of ... -
Chemotherapy, medical oncology and nomenclature
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Cholesistografie en ultraklank in die diagnose van galstene
(Health & Medical Publishing Group, 1982)Oral cholecystography and ultrasonography of the gallbladder were performed in 190 patients with the aim of diagnosing gallstones. At surgery gallstones were found in 23 patients and a roundworm in 1 patient. The results ... -
Comparative morphological study of the pituitary gland by computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging
(Health & Medical Publishing Group, 1988)A prospective study was undertaken to compare the morphology of the pituitary gland by computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in 27 consecutive patients. CT is an accepted imaging modality but this ... -
Congenital CMV infection
(AOSIS Publishing, 2015-12)Meconium pseudocyst is a rare complication of fetal bowel perforation in utero, following extravasation and localised containment of meconium within the intra-peritoneal cavity. -
Cost of breast preservation surgery for cancer
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Defining the diagnostic divide : an analysis of registered radiological equipment resources in a low-income African country
(African Field Epidemiology Network, 2016)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Introduction: Diagnostic radiology is recog nised as a key component of modern healthcare. However there is marked inequality in global access to imaging. Rural populations of low - and middle - income ... -
Diagnostic reference levels for paediatric computed tomography
(AOSIS Publishing, 2015-11-30)Objectives: To establish local diagnostic reference levels (LDRLs) for emergency paediatric head computed tomography (CT) scans performed at a South African (SA) tertiary-level hospital and to compare these with published ...
