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Surgical site infections at a quaternary South African Hospital: epidemiology and impact on healthcare resources.
(2021)ABSTRACT Background: Studies focused on the epidemiology of surgical site infection (SSI) and its impact on healthcare resource utilisation in resource-constrained African settings are rare. This information is important ... -
Revisiting the critical role of minimal invasive surgery (laparoscopy) in the management of trauma patients at a dedicated trauma unit at the Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital, Pretoria, South Africa.
(2018)Background South Africa, as a low to middle income country (LMIC), is plagued by a quadruple burden on health-care, namely trauma; the human immuno-deficiency virus (HIV) with concomitant tuberculosis infection; maternal ... -
Aortobifemoral bypass for aorto-iliac occlusive disease in the population of KwaZulu-Natal: an in-depth assessment.
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Comparative study of intramedulary nailing of closed femur fractures in HIV positive and negative patients.
(2019)Introduction This study tested the hypothesis that there is no difference in both short-term infection rates and late implant sepsis and non-union rates between in HIV positive and HIV negative patients treated by reamed, ... -
Early cholecystectomy for acute cholecystitis in a low income setting: a myth?
(2018)Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is the gold standard surgical management for acute cholecystitis (AC). Controversy exists regarding the optimal timing to perform laparoscopic cholecystectomy in AC. The Tokyo consensus ... -
Developing a multi-faceted approach to improving and uplifting trauma care in the periphery.
(2013)Introduction Rural trauma care in South Africa is under resourced and the quality of rural trauma care appears to be uneven. This project aimed to assess the quality of rural trauma care in Sisonke Health District and ... -
Complications of laparoscopic cholecystectomy : Addington experience.
(2014)Background Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a common surgical procedure performed for complicated gallstones. The timing of cholecystectomy is controversial with a trend toward early cholecystectomy in patients with acute ... -
Spectrum and cost of road traffic crashes : data from a regional South African hospital.
(2014)Road traffic crashes (RTCs) are a worldwide phenomenon, but a disproportionate number of deaths and injuries caused by RTCs occur in developing countries. A number of international organisations have drawn attention to the ... -
A symptom-specific quality of life questionnaire for dysphagia.
(2014)Dysphagia is a common clinical problem. It is a distressing symptom which impacts negatively on the quality of life (QOL) of patients. There is increasing recognition that assessing QOL gives a broader perspective when ... -
The spectrum, outcomes and costs of acute appendicitis at Edendale Hospital and its related catchment areas.
(2014)Abstract available in PDF file. -
A trauma system for KwaZulu-Natal : local development for local need.
(2014)Introduction: The need for Trauma Care in South Africa is without question one of the four major health issues facing the country and indeed the African continent today. First-world developed systems focus on the care of ... -
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) and the role of sympathectomy in the management : a review.
(2012)Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is an extremely debilitating condition, characterized by chronic pain with associated trophic changes. The 1st description of this condition dates back to 1864. The condition has been ... -
Gastroschisis in KwaZulu-Natal.
(2008)Gastroschisis is a full thickness abdominal wall defect, usually to the right of the umbilicus, through which a variable amount of viscera herniates, without a covering membrane. Newborns with gastroschisis present ...
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