Curriculum development for undergraduate anaesthesiology training in South Africa

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Creating a statistical shape model to aid in the estimation of incomplete soft tissue segments of the surface of South African faces

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

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Neuropsychological sequelae of aneurysmal sub-arachnoid haemorrhage in patients without neurological deficits 6 to 8 months post operatively : an exploratory study by Burbach, Frank Robert

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A cost analysis of operative repair of major laparoscopic bile duct injuries by Hofmeyr, Stefan

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The characterisation of hibernating myocardium : a study of imaging techniques, histological features and clinical relevance by Gunning, Mark Gerard

“…Viable myocardium with impaired coronary flow reserve and impaired contractility recovers function following revascularisation and the preoperative identification of this "hibernating myocardium" helps to select those patients most likely to benefit from surgery. The accurate differentiation of hibernating tissue from full thickness myocardial scar is important as the choice of the correct treatment for patients with or without evidence of hibernation has important prognostic implications. …”
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The psychological effects of hysterectomy by Savage, George Alfred

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Global burden of trichiasis in women as compared to men: Findings from the Global Trachoma Mapping Project by Moyo, George

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Microbiological, genomic and transcriptomic analyses of human tuberculosis lung cavities by Lenders, Laura Mary

“…METHODOLOGY: Multi- and extensively drug-resistant TB (MDR- and XDR-TB) patients scheduled for therapeutic lung resection surgery in Cape Town were prospectively recruited. …”
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The Changing Face of Craniopharyngioma Treatment in Young Children and its Challenges at a Single Centre in a Developing World Context by Mankahla, Ncedile

“…Data collected included admission clinical features, endocrine function, surgery performed, surgical outcome, intracystic therapy and radiotherapy. …”
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Antenatal AVSD diagnosis at Groote Schuur Hospital A retrospective cohort study by Annor, Charlene Adjoa Adobea

“…The antenatal diagnosis of a fetal atrioventricular septal defect (AVSD) impacts the prognosis of an unborn child, and may have psychosocial and financial implications for mothers receiving this diagnosis. Outcomes relevant to our local population may be used to improve counselling for parents receiving this diagnosis. …”
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Which pre-operative findings translate to a positive intra-operative cholangiogram? by Elmusbahi, Mohamed Ali M

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A review of antenatally-diagnosed congenital heart disease in a Western Cape tertiary facility: outcomes and diagnostic discrepancy by Smith, Damian

“…Conclusions: The DD rate of AVSD seen in the study carries important management implications both during pregnancy and in the immediate post-natal period, highlighting the critical importance of accurate fetal diagnosis. …”
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Prevalence of pathological neck of femur fractures in patients undergoing arthroplasty at a tertiary referral hospital by Khan, Suhayl Ahmed

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Melanocyte survival and response to treatment in Vitiligo Patients by Lapiner, Vanessa

“…Therapeutic options such as surgery or cosmetic camouflage techniques should be considered for these patients. …”
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Paediatric and Adolescent civilian gunshot injuries: a 10 year epidemiological study by Verfuss, Frances

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Selective non-operative management of abdominal gunshot wounds at Groote Schuur Hospital : a cohort study of clinical outcomes and financial costs by Kim, Rebecca Y

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Eye of the beholder : othering, congenital visual impairment, and acquired facial paralysis by Van Dyk, Rouxnell

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