R M Lukusa,M Govender,D L Clarke
R M Lukusa
Cystic pancreatic lesions present a diagnostic challenge. Accurate characterisation of an isolated cystic pancreatic lesion is therefore vital as this dictates the management strategy which may vary from radical resection to simple observat...
Large bowel obstruction from advanced prostate cancer in a 41-year-old: the role of genetic testing [0.03%]
41岁男性晚期前列腺癌导致的大肠梗阻的遗传咨询作用
J B Jonosky,N De Villiers,R Wadee et al.
J B Jonosky et al.
We report a rare presentation of an advanced prostate cancer (Gleason 10) in a 41-year-old man with complete large bowel obstruction relieved by loop colostomy. His young age prompted a search for a cause and genetic testing confirmed chrom...
L Mbodi,N Z Mtshali,B Phakathi
L Mbodi
Phylloides tumour is an extremely rare fibroepithelial neoplasm, accounting for less than 1% of breast pathologies. We report a rare case of primary phylloides tumour arising within the vulva. ...
Pancreas preserving duodenectomy for duodenal polyposis in familial adenomatous polyposis [0.03%]
家族性腺瘤性息肉病十二指肠多发息肉胰腺保留式十二指肠切除术
J Lindemann,J E J Krige,E Jonas
J Lindemann
Duodenal polyposis is common in familial adenomatous polyposis with a significant associated lifetime risk of cancer. Screening and regular surveillance is recommended, guided by the Spigelman stage. Pancreas preserving duodenectomy (PPD) i...
L Jonas,I Bombil,A Mannell
L Jonas
Introduction: Appendicitis is the most common surgical emergency. Most commonly it is a result of luminal occlusion that leads to ischaemia and eventually to perforation with resultant localised or diffuse peritonitis. Un...
Abdominoperineal resection in the prone position: early outcomes at a tertiary institution in the Western Cape, South Africa [0.03%]
俯卧位经腹会阴切除术在南非西开普省一家三级机构的早期结果
N Stevenson,A V V Lambrechts,T Forgan
N Stevenson
Background: Extra-levator abdominoperineal resection (ELAPE) performed in the prone jack-knife position is a new technique in the developing world. Literature on the outcomes of ELAPE in a developing country context is sc...
The scourge of knife crime: trends in knife-related assault managed at a major centre in South Africa [0.03%]
南非一刀具犯罪之患：某大型中心刀具相关袭击事件的态势分析
H Uchino,V Y Kong,A Pantelides et al.
H Uchino et al.
Background: Knife wounds are common and represent a major burden to the South African healthcare system. This study reviews trends in spectrum, management and outcome of these injuries at a single trauma centre in KwaZulu...
Procalcitonin-guided antibiotic therapy for suspected and confirmed sepsis of patients in a surgical trauma ICU: a prospective, two period cross-over, interventional study [0.03%]
降钙素原指导的疑似和确诊脓毒症的外科重症监护病房患者的抗生素治疗：前瞻性两周期交叉干预研究
R N Chomba,M S Moeng,W Lowman
R N Chomba
Background: Biomarkers like procalcitonin (PCT) are an important antimicrobial stewardship tool for critically ill patients. There is little evidence regarding the use of PCT-guided antibiotic algorithms in developing cou...
Controlled Clinical Trial
South African journal of surgery. Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir chirurgie. 2020 Sep;5(3):143-149. DOI: 2020
A E Ajao,F O Kumolalo,D I Olulana et al.
A E Ajao et al.
Background: The outcome in infants and young children of intestinal obstruction due to intussusception is well documented in high-income countries. Our aim was to investigate the current pattern of presentation, managemen...
Correlation between thyroid ultrasound and histology in patients with indeterminate cytology results: a local experience [0.03%]
甲状腺细针抽吸细胞学检查结果不确定患者的超声与病理的相关性分析：一项地方医院的经验研究
R E Khalushi,B S Jackson,T Mokoena
R E Khalushi
Background: Thyroid nodules are common. Most patients with indeterminate fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) results are subjected to thyroidectomy for fear of malignancy. However, only 20-30% of these cases are found ...