Search Results - "Madiba, T.E"
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Global and country underestimation of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in 2012 and its implications
Published in Cancer epidemiology (01-06-2015)“…Highlights • Estimates the underestimation of liver cancer incidence and cost in regions with poor data quality. • Confirmation of known determinants of liver…”
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Anal squamous cell carcinoma in KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa, with special reference to the influence of HIV infection on clinical presentation and management outcome
Published in South African medical journal (01-03-2020)“…Background. Anal carcinoma is rare. Clinicopathological features influencing outcome have not been determined in HIV-negative and HIV-positive patients in…”
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The management of retroperitoneal haematoma discovered at laparotomy for trauma
Published in Injury (01-09-2014)“…Abstract Aim To review our local experience with presentation and management of retroperitoneal haematomas (RPH) discovered at laparotomy and factors affecting…”
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Admissions for post-discharge surgical site infection at a quaternary South African public sector hospital
Published in South African journal of surgery (01-12-2019)“…Background: Reports of post-discharge admissions for surgical site infection (SSI) in African settings are lacking. This information could assist with…”
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General attitudes toward research : a pilot survey of HIV-positive surgical patients
Published in South African journal of surgery (01-06-2019)“…Background: The general attitude of HIV-positive surgical patients toward research has not been described, and it is uncertain whether interventions aimed at…”
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Does gender impact on female doctors’ experiences in the training and practice of surgery? A single centre study
Published in South African journal of surgery (01-09-2017)“…Background: Surgery has been identified as a male-dominated specialty in South Africa and abroad. This study explored how female registrars perceived the…”
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The clinicopathologic spectrum of anal cancer in KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa
Published in Cancer epidemiology (01-08-2015)“…Highlights • Squamous carcinoma is almost six times as common as adenocarcinoma. • African patients are younger compared to other population groups. • Patients…”
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What is the diagnostic yield of colonoscopy in patients with a referral diagnosis of constipation in South Africa?
Published in South African journal of surgery (01-09-2017)“…Background: Constipation is a common problem for referral to surgical and colorectal units. Its association with colorectal cancer is controversial. Some…”
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Serum alcohol levels correlate with injury severity and resource utilization
Published in South African journal of surgery (01-11-2017)“…Background: Alcohol consumption leads to violence and poor judgement. The resultant trauma is the leading cause of emergency department visits. In South…”
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Preoperative anaemia and clinical outcomes in the South African Surgical Outcomes Study
Published in South African medical journal (01-10-2018)“…Background. In high-income countries, preoperative anaemia has been associated with poor postoperative outcomes. To date, no large study has investigated this…”
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Oesophageal squamous cell cancer in a South African tertiary hospital : a risk factor and presentation analysis
Published in South African journal of surgery (01-09-2017)“…Background: Squamous carcinoma of the oesophagus (SCO) is the most common form of oesophageal cancer in South Africa (SA). Risk factors include male gender,…”
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Does the reporting of gastro-intestinal endoscopy meet the minimal terminology standard at King Edward VIII Hospital?
Published in South African journal of surgery (01-11-2017)“…Background: The Minimal Standard Terminology (MST) was developed to standardise endoscopic reporting. This study is aimed at assessing current reporting at a…”
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Predictors of outcome in patients requiring surgery for liver trauma
Published in Injury (01-01-2007)“…Summary Introduction Severe bleeding from liver injury is one of the major causes of mortality in patients with abdominal trauma. The study was undertaken to…”
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Current management of large bowel injuries and factors influencing outcome
Published in Injury (01-01-2010)“…Abstract Background Colonic and intra-peritoneal rectal injuries may be managed by primary repair and extra-peritoneal rectal injuries by diverting colostomy…”
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Outcome of head injuries in general surgical units with an off-site neurosurgical service
Published in Injury (01-05-2007)“…Summary Introduction In order to cope with bed shortages in the only neurosurgical unit (NSU) in KwaZulu-Natal, it has become necessary to manage head injured…”
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Transvaginal small bowel evisceration : case report
Published in South African journal of surgery (01-06-2016)“…We report on the rare entity of transvaginal small bowel herniation following a transvaginal hysterectomy. The risk factors, presentation, initial management…”
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Predicting gallstone pancreatitis in HIV infected patients
Published in South African journal of surgery (01-06-2024)“…Background: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, low cluster of differentiation (CD)4 counts and antiretroviral therapy can cause cholestasis and…”
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Does gender impact on female doctors' experiences in the training and practice of surgery?
Published in South African journal of surgery (01-06-2017)“…Background Surgery has been a male-dominated speciality both in South Africa and abroad. Aim This study was conducted to explore how gender differences…”
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Management of myelomeningocele in the province of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Published in South African journal of surgery (01-06-2017)“…Background Spina bifida is the most common of congenital anomalies of the central nervous system that are compatible with life. The most frequent form is…”
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Incidence of chemotherapy-induced neutropenia in HIV-infected and uninfected patients with breast cancer receiving neoadjuvant chemotherapy
Published in South African medical journal (01-07-2017)“…Background. Chemotherapy-induced neutropenia (CIN) can result in poor tolerance of chemotherapy, leading to dose reductions, delays in therapy schedules,…”
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