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Review of methodologies for composite material modelling incorporating failure by Orifici, A.C., Herszberg, I., Thomson, R.S.

“…Advanced composite materials are finding increasing application in aerospace, marine and many other industries due to the advantages in performance, structural…”
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The effect of test TMS intensity on short-interval intracortical inhibition in different excitability states by Garry, M. I., Thomson, R. H. S.

“…The paired-pulse transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) paradigm is increasingly employed to examine intracortical inhibitory processes in different motor…”
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HIV associated malignancies presenting as acute pancreatitis: a case series by Madela, F, Anderson, F, Nhlonzi, G.B, Thomson, S.R

“…Background: Acute pancreatitis (AP) may be the presenting symptom in a small percentage of patients harbouring pancreatic or extra pancreatic tumours. This…”
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Development and internal validation of the survival time risk score in patients treated for oesophageal cancer with palliative intent in South Africa by Ferndale, L, Ayeni, O A, Chen, W C, Adous, C, Thomson, S R

“…Background: Most patients who present to South African state hospitals with advanced stage oesophageal squamous cell cancer (OSCC) disease receive palliative…”
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An audit of failed non-operative management of abdominal stab wounds by Clarke, D.L, Allorto, N.L, Thomson, S.R

“…Abstract Selective non-operative management based on clinical assessment has been shown to be a generally safe approach in the management of penetrating stab…”
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Making bile duct injuries after laparoscopic cholecystectomy a ‘near-never’ event by Thomson, S.R., Lindemann, J.

“…In this issue of the SAJS two perspectives are opined highlighting the medicolegal and tangible and intangible consequences of bile duct injury (BDI).1,2 We…”
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A prospective audit of the use of diagnostic laparoscopy to establish the diagnosis of abdominal tuberculosis by Islam, J., Clarke, D., Thomson, S. R., Wilson, D., Dawood, H.

“…Background The incidence of abdominal tuberculosis is much higher in an HIV-positive cohort. The use of laparoscopy in the diagnostic work-up of suspected…”
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Human Immunodeficiency Disease: How Should It Affect Surgical Decision Making? by Madiba, T. E., Muckart, D. J. J., Thomson, S. R.

“…Background The ever-increasing prevalence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and the continued improvement in clinical management has increased…”
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Recurrence after Delorme’s procedure in a single and multi-surgeon setting by Thomson, S.R., Plaskett, J., Baigrie, R.

“…Background: Delorme’s procedure (DP) is a perineal repair reserved for full-thickness rectal prolapse (FTRP) in elderly/ comorbid patients due to its low…”
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An analysis methodology for failure in postbuckling skin–stiffener interfaces by Orifici, A.C., Thomson, R.S., Herszberg, I., Weller, T., Degenhardt, R., Bayandor, J.

“…Blade-stiffened structures have the potential to produce highly efficient structures, particularly when the large strength reserves available after structural…”
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Applying Modern Error Theory to the Problem of Missed Injuries in Trauma by Clarke, D. L., Gouveia, J., Thomson, S. R., Muckart, D. J. J.

“…Background Modern theory of human error has helped reduce the incidence of adverse events in commercial aviation. It remains unclear whether these lessons are…”
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A cost model case comparison of current versus modern management of burns at a regional hospital in South Africa by Allorto, N.L, Clarke, D.L, Thomson, S.R

“…Abstract Introduction Institutional data shows a high burden of burn injury, which is managed by a conservative delayed approach. This is daily dressing until…”
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The management of cecal volvulus by Madiba, T E, Thomson, S R

“…Cecal volvulus is second only to sigmoid volvulus in its frequency of occurrence. Diagnostic doubt is not uncommon in cecal volvulus; nonoperative…”
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Oesophageal cancer in Area 2 of KwaZulu-Natal : predictors of late presentation by Aldous, C., Thomson, S.R., Ferndale, L., Sartorius, B.

“…Background: There are limited prospective data sets on clinical characteristics, stage of presentation and treatment of patients with Oesophageal Squamous Cell…”
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Do upper GI bleed guidelines reach patient care : effect of a quality improvement initiative by Rayamajhi, S. Rayamajhi, Aborkis, I. Aborkis, Kloppers, C. Kloppers, Spence, R. Spence, Thomson, S.R. Thomson

“…Background: Adherence is variable in clinical practice to consensus guidelines on the management of upper gastrointestinal bleeding. We aimed to assess the…”
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Simulation of impact on sandwich structures by Nguyen, M.Q., Jacombs, S.S., Thomson, R.S., Hachenberg, D., Scott, M.L.

“…An explicit finite element based simulation tool has been developed to predict the damage within sandwich structures subjected to low velocity impact. The…”
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Resection of biliary mucinous cystic neoplasms of the liver : a prospective cohort series of 13 consecutive patients by Burmeister, S., Krige, J.E.J., Kloppers, J.C., Thomson, S.R., Jonas, E., Bernon, M.M., Bornman, P.C.

“…Background: Biliary mucinous cystic neoplasms (BMCNs) are uncommon neoplastic septated intrahepatic cysts which are often incorrectly diagnosed and have the…”
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Review of 1198 cases of penetrating cardiac trauma by CAMPBELL, N. C, THOMSON, S. R, MUCKART, D. J. J, MEUMANN, C. M, VAN MIDDELKOOP, I, BOTHA, J. B. C

“…This study was a clinicoforensic analysis of the prevalence and outcome of traumatic cardiac injuries in Durban. Between 1990 and 1992, 1198 patients sustained…”
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Establishing and integrating datasets beyond instilling a culture of capture by Thomson, S, Clarke, D

“…Whilst the double-blind, randomised clinical trial has established itself at the apex of the evidence pyramid for modern medicine, surgical research has always…”
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Incidence and management of postoperative bile leaks: A prospective cohort analysis of 467 liver resections by Dell, A J, Krige, J E J, Jonas, E, Thomson, S R, Beningfield, S J, Kotze, U K, Tromp, S A, Burmeister, S, Bernon, M M, Bornman, P C

“…Bile leaks from the parenchymal transection margin are a major cause of morbidity following major liver resections. The aim of this study was to benchmark the…”
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