Search Results - "Wijesuriya, Ruwan"

Non-operative management of small bowel obstruction in virgin abdomen: a systematic review by Hew, Nicole, Ng, Zi Qin, Wijesuriya, Ruwan

“…The aim of this study was to systematically review the feasibility and safety of non-operative management of small bowel obstruction (SBO) in virgin abdomen. A…”
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An approach to managing gallbladder polyps for the general practitioner by Chidambaram, Rama, Wijesuriya, Ruwan, Pradhan, Sharin

“…Gallbladder polyps are increasingly being identified due to the widespread use of abdominal ultrasound imaging. They are concerning lesions due to their…”
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The role of quantitative radiological measures of visceral adiposity in diverticulitis by Ng, Zi Qin, Wijesuriya, Ruwan, Misur, Philip, Tan, Jih Huei, Moe, Kyaw Soe, Theophilus, Mary

“…Background Diverticular disease has been linked to obesity. Recent studies have assessed the role of visceral adiposity with diverticulitis and its…”
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Recurrent Unilateral E. coli Breast Infection in a Non-Lactating Women: A Rare Case Report by Palanisamy, Vigneshkumar, Thirunavukkarasu, Palan, Wijesuriya, Ruwan

“…Breast abscess is a common infection of the breast in humans, particularly affecting females who are lactating. Lactation mastitis is present in 2%-3% of women…”
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Incidental Intraoperatively Detected Choledocholithiasis: A General Surgeon’s Approach to Management by Tan, Jun Guang Kendric, O'Sullivan, Jessica, Wijesuriya, Ruwan

“…BackgroundUp to 15% of patients with cholelithiasis have choledocholithiasis, with almost 10% not detected pre-operatively. Our study aims to quantify the…”
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Readmission Within the First Day of Discharge Is Painful: Experience From an Australian General Surgical Service by Chidambaram, Rama, Apikotoa, Sharie, Hicks, Rhiannon, Theophilus, Mary, Wijesuriya, Ruwan

“…Background Unplanned readmission to the hospital after discharge is a costly issue for healthcare systems and patients. It is a delicate balance between the…”
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Choosing Your Endoscopist: A Retrospective Single-Centre Cohort Study by Tan, Jun Guang Kendric, Hew, Nicole Lee Chui, Theophilus, Mary, Wijesuriya, Ruwan

“…Background Colorectal cancer is one of the most common internal malignancies affecting Australians, and colonoscopy is widely accepted as a part of…”
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Neoadjuvant therapy for rectal cancer down-stages the tumor but reduces lymph node harvest significantly by Wijesuriya, Ruwan E, Deen, Kemal I, Hewavisenthi, Janaki, Balawardana, Jayantha, Perera, Mahendra

“…The impact of neoadjuvant therapy (NAT) for rectal cancer on lymph node yield is not well known. This study evaluates the impact of NAT on tumor regression and…”
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Complete pancreatic transection in a child treated by drainage and sphincterotomy by Siriwardana, Rohan C, Wijesuriya, Ruwan E, Marasinghe, Amanthana, De Silva, Mohan, Deen, Kemal I

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Idiopathic acute chylous peritonitis during pregnancy, mimicking perforated acute appendicitis: A case report by Apikotoa, Sharie, Wijesuriya, Ruwan

“…•CA is extremely rare, especially in pregnancy, previously described in the setting of pancreatitis but can present as perforated appendicitis.•In early…”
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Post‐colonoscopy appendicitis: Systematic review of current evidence by Ng, Zi Qin, Elsabagh, Abdallah, Wijesuriya, Ruwan

“…Background and Aim Appendicitis after colonoscopy is an exceedingly rare complication. It remains to be explored if this entity is truly a complication of…”
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Case report - Bouveret’s syndrome with pancreatitis: A rare combination by Poh, Wei Shearn, Wijesuriya, Ruwan

“…•High suspicion of Bouveret’s syndrome required in pancreatitis with persistent vomit.•CT imaging or endoscopy are suitable tools to diagnose Bouveret’s…”
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Proximal and distal rectal cancers differ in curative resectability and local recurrence by Wijenayake, Wasantha, Perera, Mahendra, Balawardena, Jayantha, Deen, Raeed, Wijesuriya, S Ruwan, Kumarage, Sumudu K, Deen, Kemal I

“…AIM: To evaluate patients with proximal rectal cancer (PRC) (> 6 cm up to 12 cm) and distal rectal cancer (DRC) (0 to 6 cm from the anal verge). METHODS:…”
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Relationship of computed tomography quantified visceral adiposity with the severity and complications of acute pancreatitis: a systematic review by Tan, Rebekah, Ng, Zi Qin, Misur, Philip, Wijesuriya, Ruwan

“…Whilst obesity and visceral adipose tissue (VAT) have been reported to be associated with an increased risk of severe AP, the established predictive scoring…”
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Massive stone or is it glass: a curious case of porcelain gallbladder by Kendric, Tan Jun Guang, Wijesuriya, Ruwan

“…Abstract Usage of computed tomography (CT) scans has increased exponentially over the past decade. This is associated with the rise in incidental findings and…”
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Endoscopic foreign body retrieval from the caecum – A case report and push for intervention guidelines by Apikotoa, Sharie, Ballal, Helen, Wijesuriya, Ruwan

“…Endoscopic foreign body retrieval in the upper gastrointestinal tract is well established, however indications for endoscopy for retained foreign bodies in the…”
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Prevalence of colorectal cancer and survival in patients from the Gampaha District, North Colombo region by Perera, Thamara, Wijesuriya, Ruwan E, Suraweera, P H R, Wijewardene, Kumudu, Kumarage, Sumudu K, Ariyaratne, M H J, Deen, Kemal I

“…The prevalence and survival of colorectal cancer in Sri Lankans has not been previously reported. We did a retrospective and a prospective survey, in the…”
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Routine Colonoscopy After Acute Diverticulitis: is it Warranted? by Ng, Zi Qin, Moe, Kyaw Soe, Wijesuriya, Ruwan

“…PURPOSE:Recent evidence suggests routine colonoscopy after acute diverticulitis is not necessary but remains debatable. The aim of this study was to…”
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Can Radiological Visceral Adiposity Analysis in Acute Pancreatitis Aid in Identifying Underlying Etiology? Assessing the Clinical Potential of Quantitative Radiological Analyses of Visceral Adiposity by Michael Sala, Mina Guirgis, Philip Misur, Ruwan Wijesuriya

“…Purpose: This study aims to investigate the relationship between visceral adiposity and the possible etiologies of acute pancreatitis. Obesity creates…”
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Carcinoid tumours of the appendix: an analysis of emergency appendicectomies over a 24‐year period and outcomes of laparoscopic versus open resection by Chai, Qijun D., Pillai, Sooraj, Mcclure, Robert, Laycock, Andrew, Wijesuriya, Ruwan

“…Background Carcinoid tumours of the appendix are the most common primary malignant lesion of the appendix. However, the overall incidence remains low; found in…”
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