Knowledge of surgical counting practices of operating room nurses in provincial hospitals in the Cape Metropole by Beukes, Robertha Devona

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Pathways, through opportunity, towards social inclusion: a multiple case study of young womxn in marginalising contexts in post-apartheid South Africa by Peters, Liesl

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The clinical, anatomical repair integrity of the rotator cuff following open surgery in a South African sample

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Surviving a laryngectomy : the experiences of post-operative cancer patients and their families by Steyn, Beatrix Hendrina

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Microvascular free tissue transfer for the head and neck reconstructive in a resource-limited setting by Dos Passos, Gary

“…The main indication for surgery was squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity. …”
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Surgeon directed transcranial motor evoked potential spinal cord monitoring in spinal deformity surgery: A review of viability, safety and efficacy by Magampa, Ramanare

“…Aims Spinal deformity surgery carries the risk of neurological injury. Neurophysiological monitoring allows early identification of intraoperative cord injury facilitating early intervention which has a better prognosis. …”
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Comparison between pre-operative magnetic resonance imaging findings and surgical features in Dachshunds suffering from thoracolumbar intervertebral disc extrusion

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A 12-month retrospective descriptive analysis of a single helicopter emergency medical service operator in four South-African provinces by Vlok, Neville

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A sequential evaluation of left ventricular function in asymptomatic and symptomatic patients with chronic severe aortic regurgitation by Sarembock, Ian J

“…The optimal timing of valve replacement surgery in chronic severe aortic regurgitation (AR) has remained a major clinical problem in the management of these patients. …”
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Anaemia in a South African colorectal ERAS programme – identifying the prevalence and predictors of preoperative anaemia and the effect on post-operative complications and length o... by Nieuwenhuis, Kathryn

“…Secondary objectives were to determine independent risk factors of preoperative anaemia, and the effect of anaemia on post-operative complications and length of stay after elective colorectal surgery. …”
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Neuro Consilio: Stimulating visual, haptic, olfactory and auditory senses to promote passive recovery in acute brain injury and post operative neurological patients

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Aspects on advanced procedures during endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) for complex hepatobiliary disorders by Lubbe, Jeanne Adele

“…Knowledge is limited regarding clinical value, integration, and outcomes for single operator cholangiopancreatoscopy (SOCP) and endoscopic intervention in the different Bismuth-Corlette (B-C) locations in the hepatic hilum. …”
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Determining the variables associated with EMS non-conveyance of patients with respiratory complaints in Western Cape, South Africa: A retrospective chart review by Alsufayan, Mohammed

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A retrospective audit into the morbidity and mortality of open abdominal aortic aneurysm repair at Groote Schuur Hospital, Cape Town by Mhlanga, Gugulethu Tsakani Jenny

“…Background: Open AAA repair is a major, high risk surgery and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. …”
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“Removing the nail from the coffin'' outcomes of intramedullary nailing of femur fractures: a comparison of anterograde- and retrograde nails by Groenewald, Johann

“…The retrograde approach requires no traction table during surgery, a viable solution where, in polytraumatized patients, multiple procedures might have to be combined. …”
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Splenectomy for immune thrombocytopenia : our 11-year experience by Antel, Katherine

“…The secondary objectives were: to evaluate the intra-operative and post†operative complications and mortality in the HIV positive and HIV negative groups, and to investigate for associations between co-morbidities, pre-operative treatment and response to splenectomy.…”
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Development of a Solution Method to Promote Proper Bandaging Techniques for Transfemoral Amputees by Lalla, Bhaveen

“…Post-operative care for lower limb amputees focuses on reducing swelling and promoting healing of the residual limb. …”
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Aspects on advanced procedures during endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography for complex hepatobiliary disorders by Lubbe, Jeanne Adele

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Feasibility of additive manufacturing for patient-specific knee replacements. by Nortje, B. D.

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Microbial fuel cells : the effect of granular activated carbon and graphite as growth substrates on bioelectrogenesis by Geobacter sulfurreducens

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