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Correlation Between ATLS Training and Junior Doctors’ Anatomical Knowledge of Intercostal Chest Drain Insertion by Kong, Victor Y., PhD, Oosthuizen, George V., FCS (SA), Sartorius, Benn, PhD, Keene, Claire M., MBBCh, Clarke, Damian L., FCS (SA)

“…Objective To review the ability of junior doctors (JDs) in identifying the correct anatomical site for intercostal chest drain insertion and whether prior…”
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Isolated free intra-abdominal fluid on CT in blunt trauma： The continued diagnostic dilemma by Kong, Victor Y., Jeetoo, Damon, Naidoo, Leah C., Oosthuizen, George V., Clarke, Damian L.

“…Purpose： The clinical significance of isolated flee fluid （FF） without solid organ injury on computed to- mography （CT） continues to pose significant dilemma…”
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A randomized trial evaluating a cognitive simulator for laparoscopic appendectomy by Loveday, Benjamin P. T., Oosthuizen, George V., Diener, B. Scott, Windsor, John A.

“…Background:  The Integrated Cognitive Simulator (ICS) is a software application that integrates text, anatomy, video and simulation for training clinical…”
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The Selective Non-operative Management of Penetrating Cervical Venous Trauma is Safe and Effective by Madsen, Andre S., Bruce, John L., Oosthuizen, George V., Bekker, Wanda, Laing, Grant L., Clarke, Damian L.

“…Background This paper reviews our experience with penetrating cervical venous trauma and aims to validate the selective non-operative management (SNOM) of…”
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Selective nonoperative management of pharyngoesophageal injuries secondary to penetrating neck trauma: A single-center review of 86 cases by Madsen, Andre S, Oosthuizen, George V, Bruce, John L, Bekker, Wanda, Laing, Grant L, Clarke, Damian L

“…This article describes our experience with penetrating pharyngoesophageal injuries (PEI) in the light of a selective conservative approach, and has the…”
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A Retrospective Study of the Severity of Injury following Potassium Permanganate Ingestion in Teenagers and Adults in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa by Beningfield, Samantha J., Webber, Emily A., Oosthuizen, George V., Čačala, Sharon R.

“…Introduction: Potassium Permanganate (KMnO4) is an uncommon cause of caustic ingestion in teenagers and adults; only case reports are found in the recent…”
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Prophylactic antibiotics for tube thoracostomy may not be appropriate in the developing world setting by Kong, Victor Y, Sartorius, Benn, Oosthuizen, George V, Clarke, Damian L

“…Abstract Introduction Prophylactic antibiotics for tube thoracostomy (TT) for the prevention of post-traumatic empyema (PTE) remain controversial. Literature…”
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What is the yield of routine chest radiography following tube thoracostomy for trauma? by Kong, Victor Y, Oosthuizen, George V, Clarke, Damian L

“…Abstract Introduction Routine chest radiography (CXR) following tube thoracostomy (TT) is a standard practice in most trauma centres worldwide. Evidence…”
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Introducing Video-Assisted Thoracoscopy for Trauma into a South African Township Hospital by Oosthuizen, George V., Clarke, Damian L., Laing, Grant L., Bruce, John, Kong, Victor Y., Van Staden, Nadia, Muckart, David J. J.

“…Background The use of video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) is well established in trauma practice. This modality is readily available to centers with…”
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Rib fracture fixation in a South African public trauma service by Oosthuizen, G.V., Clarke, D.L., Bruce, J.L., De Wet, J.

“…Background: Rib fractures and flail chests have traditionally been treated nonoperatively. Current literature suggests that it is not only safe and feasible…”
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Barriers to accessing ATLS provider course for junior doctors at a major university hospital in South Africa by Kong, V.Y., Sartorius, B., Odendaal, J.J., Liu, T., Clarke, D.L., Oosthuizen, G.V., Liu, Y.

“…Background: Advanced trauma life support (ATLS) is the international standard of care and forms the basis of trauma training in South Africa. Previous local…”
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Is direct consultant supervision of all trauma laparotomies necessary? by Laing, G.L., Weale, R., Clarke, D.L., Bruce, J.L., Kong, V.Y., Bekker, W., Blodgett, J., Manchev, V., Oosthuizen, G.V.

“…Introduction: This study examines the nature of trauma laparotomies performed primarily by trainees and those performed under the direct supervision of a…”
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Outcomes for cervicomediastinal vascular trauma managed by a vascular subspecialistled vascular trauma service by Islam, J, Laing, G L, Oosthuizen, G V, Clarke, D L, Robbs, J V

“…The management of cervicomediastinal vascular trauma is challenging. We report on our experience with the condition in a newly established vascular trauma…”
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