J Jacob,N Patel
J Jacob
We present a case of a large splenic pseudocyst in a 16-year-old female, who presented with a left upper quadrant mass and features of gastric outlet obstruction. We discuss the difficulties in diagnosis, the management options and why the ...
Neuroendocrine neoplasms of the digestive tract: incorporating the 2019 WHO grading schema in the South African context [0.03%]
消化道神经内分泌肿瘤：在南非背景下纳入2019年WHO分级标准
A P Aldera,D Govender,M L Locketz
A P Aldera
Background: The classification of gastrointestinal (GI) neuroendocrine neoplasms (NENs) has been updated in the WHO classification of tumours of the digestive tract. Mitotic rate and Ki-67 proliferation index are central ...
A review of blunt pelvic injuries at a major trauma centre in South Africa [0.03%]
南非一家大型创伤中心的骨盆钝性损伤回顾
A Ashkal,V Y Kong,J M Blodgett et al.
A Ashkal et al.
Background: The collective five-year experience with the acute management of pelvic trauma at a busy South African trauma service is reviewed to compare the usefulness and applicability of current grading systems of pelvi...
The microbiology of ulcerative skin cancers: does the presence of pathogenic bacteria increase the risk of postoperative complications? [0.03%]
溃疡性皮肤癌的微生物学：病原菌的存在是否增加了术后并发症的风险？
K Lutchminarian,D L Clarke
K Lutchminarian
Background: To document the microbiology of ulcerative skin cancers, histological types, anatomical distribution and post-surgical complications among patients in KwaZulu-Natal and to determine whether a link exists betwe...
Skin-only closure as a temporary abdominal closure technique in a rural setting - exploring role and safety profile [0.03%]
单用皮肤闭合作为农村环境下临时性腹壁封闭技术的作用及安全性探讨
H Kruger,D G Couch,G V Oosthuizen
H Kruger
Background: Acute laparotomy for trauma or sepsis often prevents definitive closure due to need for relook laparotomy or to prevent abdominal compartment syndrome. Skin-only closure is widely used in our setting. In this ...
Comparative outcome analysis of trauma and non-trauma emergency laparotomy using a modified NELA tool format [0.03%]
改良版NELA工具表单的急诊开腹手术(外伤与非外伤)预后分析比较研究
R Naidoo,M P Faurie,G V Oosthuizen et al.
R Naidoo et al.
Background: Emergency laparotomy (EL) encompasses a diverse range of procedures that general surgeons commonly perform for both trauma and non-trauma related conditions in South Africa (SA). Despite differences in the und...
The spectrum of male breast disease at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital - a 3-year retrospective review [0.03%]
乔伊斯堡阿卡德米医院男性乳房疾病的光谱-一项为期三年的回顾性研究
D Rattray,B P Phakathi,A Mannell
D Rattray
Background: The spectrum of male breast disease (MBD) and its relative proportions is not well documented. This study aims to describe the demographics, clinical, radiological and histopathological characteristics of the ...
Colorectal cancer liver metastases: management and five-year survival in a South African patient cohort [0.03%]
结直肠癌肝转移：南非患者群体的治疗和五年生存率
M Brand,P Gaylard,J Ramos
M Brand
Background: Approximately 25% of patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) will be diagnosed with CRC liver metastases (CRCLM) during the course of their disease. No data regarding CRCLM presentation, management and survival ...
Isolated coronal urethral duplication in an adolescent presenting with enuresis [0.03%]
一名以遗尿症状就诊的青少年患者冠状沟处尿道重复畸形的病例报告
A A Bokhari,J Sookram,A Adam
A A Bokhari
This report describes an isolated urethral duplication in the coronal plane in a child referred with primary 'enuresis'. This presentation is unique because duplications usually occur in the sagittal plane. In patients with suspected urethr...
T Pillay,L Allopi,H A Tariq
T Pillay
The unpredictable nature and behaviour of bullet emboli can pose unique diagnostic and management challenges, related to the absence of exit wounds or variable trajectories. However, embolisation into the vascular system is an extremely unu...