Medicine: Recent submissions

  • Osteitis pubis following laparoscopic Burch colposuspension: A case report 
    Jayasundara, S.; Herath, R. (Elsevier B.V., 2021)
    Osteitis pubis is a condition which predominantly affects young athletes. However, it may also occur following uro-gynecological interventions. We report a case of osteitis pubis following laparoscopic Burch colposuspension. ...
  • Prevalence and correlates of carotid artery stenosis in a cohort of Sri Lankan ischaemic stroke patients 
    Mettananda, K.C.D.; Eshani, M.D.P.; Wettasinghe, L.M.; Somaratne, S.; Nanayakkkara, Y.P.; Sathkorala, W.; Upasena, A.; Sirigampola, C.; Tilakaratna, P.M.Y.; Pathmeswaran, A.; Ranawaka, U.K. (BioMed Central, 2021)
    Background: Large artery atherosclerotic disease is an important cause of stroke, accounting for 15–46% of ischaemic strokes in population-based studies. Therefore, current guidelines from west recommend urgent carotid ...
  • Pitfalls in the diagnosis of β-Thalassemia Intermedia 
    Perera, S.; Allen, A.; Rees, DC.; Premawardhena, A. (Informa Healthcare, 2021)
    We present case histories of three patients who had β-thalassemia (β-thal) trait with 'unusual severity' managed as β-thal intermedia (β-TI) where the basis of disease severity could not be explained with routine hematological ...
  • Symptomatology of COVID-19 - Lessons from a meta-analysis across 13 countries 
    Gamakaranage, C.; Hettiarachchi, D.; Ediriweera, D.; Jayasinghe, S. (Manipal College of Medical Science Pokhara,Nepal, 2021)
    Background: COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in varying clinical manifestations and mortality rates. There is no consensus on the symptomatology that would guide researchers and clinicians. Aims and Objectives: The ...
  • Genetic and epigenetic therapies for β-Thalassaemia by altering the expression of α-globin gene 
    Mettananda, S. (Frontiers Media S.A, 2021)
    β-Thalassaemia is caused by over 300 mutations in and around the β-globin gene that lead to impaired synthesis of β-globin. The expression of α-globin continues normally, resulting in an excess of α-globin chains within ...
  • The autopsy in medical education 
    Edussuriya, D.H.; Paranitharan, P.; Perera, W.N.S.; Thilakarathne, M.G.N.I.; Wijesiriwardena, W.M.S.Y.; Nanayakkara, C. (South East Asia Regional Association for Medical Education (SEARAME), 2021)
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  • Pre-defined competency level based instructional design model for learning Anatomy in an undergraduate medical curriculum 
    Abeykoon, I.; Fernando, L.; Fernando, A.; Weerasooriya, T.; Chandratilake, M. (South East Asia Regional Association for Medical Education (SEARAME), 2021)
    ABSTRACT: The paper presents a competency based instructional design model to teach gross Anatomy in an undergraduate medical course. The main objectives of the presented instructional design model is to allow space for ...
  • Detection of incidental thyroid carcinoma is significantly higher in goiters with background thyroiditis 
    Pradeep, I.H.D.S.; Chandrasinghe, P.C.; Wijewardana, B.D.A.N.; Dissanayaka, D.M.C.D.; Fernando, F.R.; Buddika, U.A.; Kannangara., K.R. (College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka, 2015)
    INTRODUCTION: Incidence of 'incidental thyroid carcinoma' (ITC) is reported to be 3 % to 16% in operatively treated benign thyroid diseases. This study analyses the results of a single surgeon performing total thyroidectomy ...
  • Anatomical variations of the common peroneal nerve (cpn) and the deep pereoneal nerve (dpn) in the lateral compartment of the leg: A cadaveric study 
    Salgado, L.S.S.; Karunanayake, A.L.; Hasan, R.; Salvin, K.A.; Fernando, E.D.P.S.; Ranaweera, M.S.L.; Padeniya, A.G.P.M.; Senevirathne, S.P.; Ranaweera, K.R.K.L.K. (College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka, 2015)
    INTRODUCTION: The aim of this study is to demonstrate anatomy of CPN and DPN in the lateral compartment and identify high risk area/s which is important in high tibial osteotomy, in total knee arthroplasty, in external ...
  • Anatomical variations of the musculocutaneous nerve - A cadaveric study 
    Padeniya, A.G.P.M.; Salgado, L.S.S.; Hasan, R.; Fernando, E.D.P.S.; Ranaweera, R.M.S.L.; Abeysuriya, V.; Karunanayake, A.L.; Salvin, K.A.; Siriwardana, S.A.S.R.; Balasooriya, B.M.C.M.; Alahakoon, A.M.D.K. (College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka, 2015)
    INTRODUCTION: The musculocutaneous (MC) nerve commences from the lateral cord of the brachial plexus, passes inferolaterally and pierces the coracobrachialis while innervating it. It then descends between biceps and ...
  • Post hepatectomy adjuvant trans-arterial chemotherapy- A pilot study 
    Ekanayake, C.S.; Bandara, L.M.P.M.; Liyanage, C.A.H.; Niriella, M.A.; Dassanayake, A.S.; Siriwardena, R.C. (College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka, 2015)
    INTRODUCTION: Hepatic micro metastases lead to early recurrence after surgery for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Trans arterial therapy (TAT) without selective embolization may be an effective treatment that induces tumour ...
  • Hilar cholangiocarcionoma; Is aggressively answered 
    Bandara, L.M.P.M.; Jayarathne, V.S.; Siriwardana, R.C.; Nawarathna, N.M.M.; Liyanage, C.A.H. (College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka, 2015)
    INTRODUCTION: Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) is a malignant disease involving the billiary system with majority occurring in the hilar region. CCA demands prompt management because of its aggressive nature. MATERIALS AND METHODS: ...
  • Bile reflux and quality of life after modified retrocolic posterior gastric gastrojejunostomy in whipple procedure 
    Rajapaksha, R.W.M.A.L.; Liyanage, C.A.H.; Hewavisenthi, S.J.D.S.; Liyanage, S.K.; Bandara, L.M.P.M.; Siriwardana, R.C. (College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka, 2015)
    INTRODUCTION: Perioperative outcome of Whipple surgery has greatly improved. Quality of life has become an important issue in long-term survivors. Delayed gastric emptying and bile reflux are common concerns. Modified ...
  • Effectiveness of prophylactic central compartmental neck dissection in papillary thyroid cancer 
    Atulugama, N.S.; Bandaranayake, B.M.V.C.; de Silva, G.K.S.; Ariyapala, K.S.K.; Ediriweera, E.P.D.S. (College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka, 2015)
    INTRODUCTION: Standard treatment for Papillary thyroid cancer is Total Thyroidectomy (TT) and selective block dissection for node positive disease. Incidence of central compartmental nodal (CCN) involvement esimated to be ...
  • Hanging trends of bladder cancer in Sri Lanka 
    Sasikumar, S.; Wijayarathna, K.S.N.; Karunaratne, K.A.M.S.; Gobi, U.; Pathmeswaran Anuruddha, A.; Abeygunaskera, M. (College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka, 2015)
    INTRODUCTION: The aims of the study were to determine clinic pathological characteristics of bladder carcinoma treated in a urology unit of Sri Lanka and to identify important differences by comparing with previous studies ...
  • Outcome of minimally invasive procedures for early breast cancer 
    Atulugama, N.S.; Bandaranayake, B.M.V.C.; de Silva, G.K.S.; Ariyapala, K.S.K.; Ediriweera, E.P.D.S. (College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka, 2015)
    INTRODUCTION: Worldwide incidence of stage I breast cancer is around 41%. For primary breast lesions management trend has changed from mastectomy to breast conservation (BCS) and for axillary staging from routine nodal ...
  • Factors affecting Post- Embolization fever and liver failure after Trans- Arterial Chemo-Embolization in a cohort without background infective hepatitis- A prospective analysis. 
    Bandara, L.M.P.M.; Siriwardana, R.C.; Niriella, M.A.; Dassanayake, A.S.; Liyanage, C.A.H.; Sirigampala, C.; Upasena, A.; de Silva, H.J. (College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka, 2015)
    INTRODUCTION: Transarterial-chemo-embolization (TACE) is used for palliation of unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). We studied the tolerability of TACE in a cohort of patients with NASH and alcoholic cirrhosis ...
  • Positive predictors of sentinel Lymphnode positivity 
    Atulugama, N.S.; Bandaranayake, B.M.V.C.; de Silva, G.K.S.; Ariyapala, K.S.K.; Ediriweera, E.P.D.S. (College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka, 2015)
    INTRODUCTION: Lymph node status is the single most important prognostic and predictive factor in breast cancer. Therefore, place of proper axillary staging is invaluable and it was routine to perform an axillary Lymph node ...
  • Long- term glycemic control after pancreatectomy- prospective study 
    Ekanayake, C.S.; Bandara, L.M.P.M.; Liyanage, C.A.H.; Siriwardena, R.C. (College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka, 2015)
    INTRODUCTION: Pancreatic resection leads to loss of functional pancreatic tissue. The study evaluates the glycemic control and factors affecting the glycemic control in long-term survivors after pancreatic resection. ...
  • The Alcohol marketing policy environment and adolescent drinking in Sri Lanka: A qualitative exploration of stakeholder perspectives 
    Athauda, L.; Peiris-John, R.; McCool, J.; Wickremasinghe, R.; Ameratunga, S. (Wiley-Blackwell, 2022)
    ABSTRACT: Adolescents continue to be exposed to alcohol marketing, despite the existence of alcohol control policies in Sri Lanka. National-level policies restrict all forms of alcohol advertising, promotions, and sponsorship ...

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