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Infections in the immunocompromised child by Padayachy, Llewellyn C., Graham Fieggen, A.

“…Prevention and management of opportunistic infections in children is particularly relevant in an era demonstrating an increased prevalence of…”
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Incidence of spinal deformities and the relationship with physical status and back pain in ambulant adults with cerebral palsy and spastic diplegia by Langerak, Nelleke G., Britz, Elsabe, Dix-Peek, Stewart, du Toit, Jacques, Fieggen, A. Graham, Lamberts, Robert P.

“…Purpose The purpose of this study was to determine the incidence of spinal deformities in ambulant adults with cerebral palsy (CP) and spastic diplegia, more…”
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A long-term follow-up study of spinal abnormalities and pain in adults with cerebral palsy and spastic diplegia more than 25 years after selective dorsal rhizotomy by Veerbeek, Berendina E, Lamberts, Robert P, Fieggen, A Graham, Mankahla, Ncedile, de Villiers, Richard V P, Botha, Elsabe, Langerak, Nelleke G

“…The main purpose of selective dorsal rhizotomy (SDR) is to reduce spasticity in the lower extremities of children diagnosed with cerebral palsy (CP) and…”
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Physical Activity Levels of Adolescents and Adults With Cerebral Palsy in Urban South Africa by Salie, Roshaan, Eken, Maaike M., Donald, Kirsten A., Fieggen, A. Graham, Langerak, Nelleke G.

“…Background: Research in high income countries shows that people with cerebral palsy (CP) are less physically active than typically developing (TD) peers, but…”
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Targeted treatment in severe traumatic brain injury in the age of precision medicine by Figaji, Anthony A., Graham Fieggen, A., Mankahla, Ncedile, Enslin, Nico, Rohlwink, Ursula K

“…In recent years, much progress has been made in our understanding of traumatic brain injury (TBI). Clinical outcomes have progressively improved, but…”
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The Relationship Between Intracranial Pressure and Brain Oxygenation in Children With Severe Traumatic Brain Injury by Rohlwink, Ursula K., Zwane, Eugene, Fieggen, A. Graham, Argent, Andrew C., le Roux, Peter D., Figaji, Anthony A.

“…Abstract BACKGROUND: Intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring is a cornerstone of care for severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). Management of ICP can help ensure…”
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Ventriculoperitoneal shunt insertion in human immunodeficiency virus infected adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Loan, James J M, Poon, Michael T C, Tominey, Steven, Mankahla, Ncedile, Meintjes, Graeme, Fieggen, A Graham

“…Hydrocephalus is a common, life threatening complication of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-related central nervous system opportunistic infection which can…”
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The Effect of Increased Inspired Fraction of Oxygen on Brain Tissue Oxygen Tension in Children with Severe Traumatic Brain Injury by Figaji, Anthony A., Zwane, Eugene, Graham Fieggen, A., Argent, Andrew C., Le Roux, Peter D., Peter, Jonathan C.

“…Background This study examines the effect of an increase in the inspired fraction of oxygen (FiO 2 ) on brain tissue oxygen (PbO 2 ) in children with severe…”
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Ventriculoperitoneal shunt insertion for hydrocephalus in human immunodeficiency virus-infected adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol by Loan, James J M, Mankahla, Ncedile, Meintjes, Graeme, Fieggen, A Graham

“…Hydrocephalus is a recognised complication of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-related opportunistic infections. Symptomatic raised cerebrospinal fluid…”
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A first for African neuroscience by Fieggen, A Graham

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DOES ADHERENCE TO TREATMENT TARGETS IN CHILDREN WITH SEVERE TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY AVOID BRAIN HYPOXIA? A BRAIN TISSUE OXYGENATION STUDY by Figaji, Anthony A., Fieggen, A. Graham, Argent, Andrew C., LeRoux, Peter D., Peter, Jonathan C.

“…ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE Most physicians rely on conventional treatment targets for intracranial pressure, cerebral perfusion pressure, systemic oxygenation, and…”
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Functional Status of Patients With Cerebral Palsy According to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health Model: A 20-Year Follow-Up Study After Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy by Langerak, Nelleke G., MSc, Lamberts, Robert P., MSc, Fieggen, A. Graham, FCS, Peter, Jonathan C., FRCS, Peacock, Warwick J., FRCS, Vaughan, Christopher L., PhD

“…Abstract Langerak NG, Lamberts RP, Fieggen AG, Peter JC, Peacock WJ, Vaughan CL. Functional status of patients with cerebral palsy according to the…”
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Level of activity and participation in adults with spastic diplegia 17-26 years after selective dorsal rhizotomy by Langerak, Nelleke G, Hillier, Susan L, Verkoeijen, Peter P, Peter, Jonathan C, Fieggen, A Graham, Vaughan, Christopher L

“…To evaluate the activity and participation levels of adults with spastic diplegia 17-26 years after selective dorsal rhizotomy; to investigate relationships…”
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The relationship between transorbital ultrasound measurement of the optic nerve sheath diameter (ONSD) and invasively measured ICP in children: Part I: repeatability, observer variability and general analysis by Padayachy, Llewellyn C., Padayachy, Vaishali, Galal, Ushma, Gray, Rebecca, Fieggen, A. Graham

“…Purpose The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between optic nerve sheath diameter (ONSD) measurement and invasively measured intracranial…”
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A prospective gait analysis study in patients with diplegic cerebral palsy 20 years after selective dorsal rhizotomy by LANGERAK, Nelleke G, LAMBERTS, Robert P, GRAHAM FIEGGEN, A, PETER, Jonathan C, VAN DER MERWE, Lize, PEACOCK, Warwick J, VAUGHAN, Christopher L

“…Selective dorsal rhizotomy (SDR) has been widely performed for the reduction of spasticity in patients with cerebral palsy during the past 2 decades. The…”
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The relationship between transorbital ultrasound measurement of the optic nerve sheath diameter (ONSD) and invasively measured ICP in children: Part II: age-related ONSD cut-off values and patency of the anterior fontanelle by Padayachy, Llewellyn C., Padayachy, Vaishali, Galal, Ushma, Pollock, Travis, Fieggen, A. Graham

“…Purpose To analyse the diagnostic accuracy of age-related optic nerve sheath diameter (ONSD) cut-off values in children for detecting raised intracranial…”
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Exploring the unmet needs of adults with cerebral palsy living in urban South Africa by Salie, Roshaan, Kleintjes, Sharon, Eken, Maaike M., Donald, Kirsten A., Fieggen, A. Graham, Langerak, Nelleke G.

“…The investigators aimed to understand the unmet needs of adults with cerebral palsy (CP) living in urban South Africa and to ascertain similarities or…”
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More than 25 years after selective dorsal rhizotomy: physical status, quality of life, and levels of anxiety and depression in adults with cerebral palsy by Veerbeek, Berendina E, Lamberts, Robert P, Kosel, Elisa, Fieggen, A Graham, Langerak, Nelleke G

“…The primary purpose of selective dorsal rhizotomy (SDR) is to ameliorate spasticity in the lower extremities of children with cerebral palsy (CP). In correctly…”
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Gait status 26–35 years after selective dorsal rhizotomy: A 9 year follow up study by Langerak, Nelleke G., Veerbeek, Berendina E., Fieggen, A. Graham, Lamberts, Robert P.

“…Although the short-term outcomes of selective dorsal rhizotomy (SDR) in children with cerebral palsy (CP) have been well documented, less is known about the…”
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Selection criteria for selective dorsal rhizotomy in children with spastic cerebral palsy: a systematic review of the literature by Grunt, Sebastian, Fieggen, A Graham, Vermeulen, R Jeroen, Becher, Jules G, Langerak, Nelleke G

“…Aim Information regarding the selection procedure for selective dorsal rhizotomy (SDR) in children with spastic cerebral palsy (CP) is scarce. Therefore, the…”
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