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  • Anaemia among women of child-bearing age: Contributions of alpha and beta-thalassaemia 
    Mettananda, S.; Suranjan, P.D.M.; Fernando, V.R.; Dias, T.D.; Rodrigo, R.; Perera, L.; Mettananda, K.C.D.; Gibbons, R. J.; Premawardhena, A.; Higgs, D. R. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2018)
    INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Anaemia during pregnancy is attributed to iron deficiency and pregnant women prescribed iron supplements without investigating for a cause. However, aetiology can be diverse and iron efficiency ...
  • Breech at term: caesarean versus vaginal delivery 
    Kumara, D.A.K.J.; Dias, T.D.; Perera, Y.A.G. (Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 2005)
    OBJECTIVE: In 3-4% of the pregnancies, the fetus will be in breech presentation at term. For most of these women the approach to delivery is controversial. The objective of the study was to compare the pregnancy outcomes ...
  • A Case report of Meningioma with uncal herniation in pregnancy 
    Suthakaran, V.; Perera, M.N.I.; Herath, H.M.R.P.; Dias, T.D.; Wijesinghe, P.S. (Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, 2017)
    INTRODUCTION: The diagnosis and management of meningioma during pregnancy is a challenge, with growth and regression both reported. The occurrence of meningioma during pregnancy is rare, comparable with that in non-pregnant ...
  • A case report of Meningioma with uncal herniation in pregnancy 
    Suthakaran, V.; Perera, M.N.I.; Herath, H.M.R.P.; Dias, T.D.; Wijesinghe, P.S. (Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, 2017)
    INTRODUCTION: The diagnosis and management of meningioma during pregnancy is a challenge, with growth and regression both reported. The occurrence of meningioma during pregnancy is rare, comparable with that in non-pregnant ...
  • Do teenager prefer contraception or termination? 
    Herath, H.M.R.P.; Dias, T.D.; Amarasinghe, W.L. (Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 2007)
    INTRODUCTION: Teenage pregnancy is universal in all known societies past and present. One in four girls in the world becomes a mother before the age of 19 years. In Sri Lanka, 22.2% of maternal deaths due to illegal abortions ...
  • Evaluation of the proportion of Genetic Disorders detected at prenatal testing in a Tertiary fetal medicine referral centre 
    Padeniya, A.G.P.M.; Dias, T.D.; Punchihewa, C. (Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, 2017)
    OBJECTIVE: Prenatal suspicion of fetal chromosomal aneuploidies is the most common indication for invasive prenatal testing. Amniocentesis followed by genetic testing for chromosomal aneuploidies is the diagnostic technique ...
  • Fetal cardiac ultrasonography: An optimum gestational age of assessment 
    Perera, M.N.I.; Kulasinghe, I.R.M.M.; Dias, T.D. (Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, 2017)
    OBJECTIVES: To identify the ability of acquiring fetal cardiacimages at different gestational age windows using ultrasound scan. DESIGN, SETTING AND METHOD: This was a prospective descriptive study using ultrasound machine ...
  • Induction of labor in women over 35 years: How does it affect the outcome? 
    Dias, T.D.; Janitha, G.; Chaya, H.; Padumadasa, S.; Wijesinghe, P. (Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, 2016)
    OBJECTIVE: Compare fetal and labor outcomes following induction of labor in singleton pregnant women over 35 years (>35) with women between 20 to 30 years (20-30) METHOD: This was a retrospective study carried out at North ...
  • Metabolic syndrome and risk of endometrial carcinoma among asymptomatic, post-menopausal, urban Sri Lankan females: a community cohort follow-up study 
    Dias, T.D.; Niriella, M.A.; de Silva, S.T.; Ediriweera, D.; Motha, C.; Palihawadana, T.; de Silva, H.J. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2017)
    INTRODUCTION & OBJECTIVES: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) has been recognized as a risk factor for malignancies. The aim of this study was to evaluate the association of MetS and risk of endometrial carcinoma (EC), by measuring ...
  • A multicentre study on pattern of fetal anomalies detected in Sri Lanka 
    Padeniya, A.G.P. M.; Dias, T.D.; Ediriweera, D.S.; Mendis, B.M.I.U. (Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, 2017)
    OBJECTIVE: Prenatal diagnosis is a rapidly evolving specialty in modern medicine. The mid-trimester scan has been an important practice in safe antenatal care which predicts birth defects of the developing fetus. This scan ...
  • A multicentre study on pattern of fetal anomalies detected in Sri Lanka 
    Padeniya, A.G.P.M.; Dias, T.D.; Ediriweera, D.S.; Mendis, B.M.I.U. (Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, 2017)
    OBJECTIVE: Prenatal diagnosis is a rapidly evolving specialty in modern medicine. The mid-trimester scan has been an important practice in safe antenatal care which predicts birth defects of the developing fetus. This scan ...
  • Post-placental and interval intrauterine contraceptive device (IUD) insertion: does timing matter? 
    Dias, T.D.; Palihawadana, T.S.; Wijekoon, D.; Ganeshamoorthy, P.; Abeykoon, S.; Liyanage, G.; Padeniya, T. (Wiley-Blackwell, 2015)
    INTRODUCTION Unintended pregnancies in the first year after childbirth could be high as 10–44% and expose women to consequences of induced abortion, especially in countries where termination of pregnancy is illegal. Immediate ...
  • Precision of predicting expected date of delivery by ultrasound scan in comparison to last menstrual period 
    Wasalathilaka, C.; Kumari, S.D.T.L.; Palihawadana, T.S.; Herath, H.M.R.P.; Padumadasa, S.; Pathmeswaran, A.; Dias, T.D. (Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, 2014)
    INTRODUCTION: Estimation of the expected date of delivery (EDD)is important in management of pregnancy, as many clinical decisions would rely on the estimated gestation of the fetus. In routine clinical practice, this is ...
  • Prevalence of menopausal symptoms and their impact on daily activities: A community based longitudinal study in Ragama, Sri Lanka 
    Heenatigala, C.S.N.; Gunathilaka, S.N.M.P.K.; Dias, T.D.; Palihawadana, T.S.; Motha, M.B.C.; de Silva, H.J. (Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, 2016)
    OBJECTIVES: To determine the prevalence and severity of menopausal symptoms among women. DESIGN,SETTING AND METHODS: A community-based cross sectional study was done in a study population of a larger ongoing longitudinal ...
  • Prevalence of menopausal symptoms and their impact on daily activities: A community based longitudinal study in Ragama, Sri Lanka 
    Heenatigala, C.S.N.; Gunathilaka, S.N.M.P.K.; Dias, T.D.; Palihawadana, T.S.; Motha, M.B.C.; de Silva, H.J. (Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, 2016)
    OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence and severity of menopausal symptoms among women. DESIGN, SETTING AND METHODS: A community-based cross sectional study was done in a study population of a larger ongoing longitudinal ...
  • Steroids in pregnancy 
    Dias, T.D. (Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 2008)
    Steroids constitute one of the most frequently prescribed medicines during pregnancy. Their use is the mainstay for a variety of maternal and fed indications, both in acute and chronic conditions. The pharmacokinetics of ...
  • A study of tubal ectopic pregnancy 
    Dias, T.D.; Herath, H.M.R.P.; Wickramasooriya, W.B.; Nilomi, D.R.; Amarasinghe, W.I. (Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 2005)
    OBJECTIVE: Tubal pregnancy remains an important cause of maternal morbidity and mortality. Published data on this important disease is scarce in Sri Lanka. The aim of this study is to describe a group of mothers presenting ...
  • A study on the rate of symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction among healthy women in pre and post-menopausal age and its impact on their day-to-day life. 
    Pieris, K.V.M.; Prasanga, D.P.G.G.M.; Dias, T.D.; Palihawadana, T.S.; Motha, M. .C.; de Silva, H.J. (Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, 2016)
    OBJECTIVES: Aim of the study was to analyze the rate of symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction, the presence of pelvic organ prolapse and to study how the symptoms affect the day to day life activities in a population of ...
  • A study on the rate of symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction among healthy women in pre and post-menopausal age and its impact on their day-to-day life. 
    Pieris, K.V.M.; Prasanga, D.P.G.G.M.; Dias, T.D.; Palihawadana, T.S.; Motha, M.B.C.; de Silva, H.J. (Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, 2016)
    OBJECTIVES: Aim of the study was to analyze the rate of symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction, the presence of pelvic organ prolapse and to study how the symptoms affect the day to day life activities in a population of ...
  • Teenage pregnancy outcome 
    Herath, H.M.R.P.; Dias, T.D.; Amarasinghe, W.L. (Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 2007)
    INTRODUCTION: Teenage pregnancy is universal in all known societies past and present. Controversy exists \vhether poor obstetric performance of teenagers is related to age or quality of care received.. The study was conducted ...

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