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2015- Medical: Recent submissions

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Preliminary Study of the Morphology and Variability in the Geometric Acetabular Angles in Plane Anterior-Posterior Pelvic Radiograph in Adult Sri Lankans

Heenatigala, C.; Rathnayake, R.M.A.S.B.; Pathirana, T.G.; Kumara, J.M.D.; Higgoda, E.; Gallage, C.V.; Dissanayake, M.H.P.; Edirisinghe, E.A.S.T.; Yasawasdene, S.G.; Dissanayake, P.H. (Sri Lanka College of Radiologists, Colombo 07., 2015-08-28)

Introduction The morphology of the acetabulum and its relationship to the femoral head are important contributing factors for the hip dysplasia, where radiological imaging plays a major role in decision making and diagnosis. ...
Preliminary Anthropometric Study of Orbits in Sri Lankan Population

Kumara, J.M.D.; Higgoda, E.; Rathnayake, R.M.A.S.B.; Pathirana, T.G.; Heenatigala, C.; Gallage, C.V.; Dissanayake, M.H.P.; Edirisinghe, E.A.S.T.; Yasawasdene, S.G.; Dissanayake, P.H. (Sri Lanka College of Radiologists, Colombo 07., 2015-08-28)

Introduction Orbital morphometric measurements vary considerably among nations worldwide. These measurements are of value in a variety of specialities such as in craniofacial reconstructive surgery, genetic counseling and ...
Evidence of Restricted Maternal Gene Flow of Purana (Old) Population in the Suburbs of Sigiriya, Sri Lanka

Chandimal, K.M.; Yasawardene, S.G.; Illeperuma, R.J. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, 2015-07-11)

Population movements, social structure and caste endogamy are some of the important determinants of the genetic structure of world population. Historical records indicate that the ancestry of the Purana (old) population ...
Preliminary Cadaveric Study of Branching Pattern of the Coeliac Trunk in a Selected Sri Lankan Population

Edirisinghe, E.A.S.T.; De Fonseka, H.F.D.G.; Dissanayake, M.H.P.; Yasawardene, S.G. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, 2015-07-11)

Coeliac trunk is the first central branch from abdominal aorta giving rise to its 3 main branches; Left Gastric (LGA), plenic (SA) and Common hepatic (CHA) artery. Sri Lankan studies on celiac trunk anatomical variations ...
Preliminary Cadaveric Study of Branching Pattern of the Coeliac Trunk and Arterial Diameters of Its Main Branches in a Selected Sri Lankan Population

Edirisinghe, E.A.S.T.; De Fonseka, H.F.D.G.; Dissanayake, M.H.P.; Yasawardene, S.G. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2015-07-06)

Introduction and objectives: Coeliac trunk is the first central branch from abdominal aorta giving rise to its 3 main branches; left gastric (LGA), Splenic (SA) and common hepatic (CHA) .artery. Sri Lankan studies on celiac ...
Preliminary Study of the Variability in the Geometric Acetabular Angles in Plane Anterior-posterior Pelvic Radiograph in a Sri Lankan Population

Rathnayake, R.M.A.S.B.; Pathirana, T.G.; Kumara, J.M.D.; Higgoda, E.; Heenatigala, C.; Gallage, C.V.; Dissanayake, M.H.P.; Edirisinghe, E.A.S.T.; Yasawasdene, S.G.; Dissanayake, P.H. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2015-07-06)

Introduction and objectives: The morphology of the acetabulum and its relationship to the femoral head are important contributing factors for the hip dysplasia. The diagnosis of the hip dysplasia depend mainly on the ...
Preliminary Osteometric Study of Orbital Anthropometry in a Sri Lankan Population

Higgoda, E.; Rathnayake, R.M.A.S.B.; Pathirana, T.G.; Kumara, J.M.D.; Heenatigala, C.; Gallage, C.V.; Dissanayake, M.H.P.; Edirisinghe, E.A.S.T.; Yasawasdene, S.G.; Dissanayake, P.H. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2015-07-06)

Introduction and objectives: Orbital anthropometries are used in certain reconstructive craniofacial abnormalities, genetic counseling and in forensic medicine. . Literature has shown that there is a significance difference ...
Unusual Localization of Parathyroid Gland Inferior to the Thyroid Gland, Absence of the Isthmus of Thyroid Gland and Intra Thyroid Thymic Tissue – A Case Report

Niranjan, R.; Uthayakumar, S.; Yasawasdene, S.G. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, 2015-04-01)

Case report: Ectopic parathyroid glands are not rare and can be seen anywhere between mandibular angle and mediastinum. Absent of isthmus of thyroid was noted in a 36 year Sri Lankan male at postmortem. Lobes of thyroid ...
Preliminary Study of Variations/ Anomalies of Umbilical Cord of Term Placenta in a Sri Lankan Population

Edirisinghe, E.A.S.T.; De Fonseka, H.F.D.G.; Yasawasdene, S.G. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, 2015-04-01)

Objectives: To assess the umbilical cord variations/anomalies of term placenta in a Sri Lankan population presenting to a selected centre Methods: Two hundred and fifty two (252) normally delivered term placentas, ...
Preservation of Human Tissues by Room-Temperature Resin Casting Technique An Effective Teaching Tool in Human Anatomy

Edirisinghe, E.A.S.T.; De Fonseka, H.F.D.G.; Kotalawala, D.E.H.; Yasawardene, S.G. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, 2015-04-01)

Objectives: The objective of this study were to develop a durable technique to preserve human tissues in a manner that detailed anatomy and almost all relevant properties are retained and to develop a cost effective method ...
Socio- Demographic Profile of Whole Body Donors Registered with Department of Anatomy, University of Sri Jayewardenepura

De Silva, L.J.; Yasawardene, S.G.; De Silva, L.S.D. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, 2015-04-01)

Objectives: Knowledge of gross anatomy has evolved through and continues to be dependent on the human cadaveric dissections. The aims of this study were to identify the characteristics of individuals whobequeathed to donate ...
Medical Undergraduates' Views Regarding Audio Visual Presentations (AVP) As a Learning Tool in Anatomy

Pathirana, T.G.; Rathnayake, R.M.A.S.B.; Kumara, J.M.D.; Higgoda, E.; Heenatigala, C.; Gallage, C.V.; Dissanayake, M.H.P.; Edirisinghe, E.A.S.T.; Yasawasdene, S.G.; Dissanayake, P.H. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2015-06-06)

Introduction and objectives: Different learning tools have been used in teaching anatomy. With advancing technology, computer assisted teaching/learning methods have been introduced to medical curricula. This study was ...
A Case of Hymenolepis diminuta (Rat Tape Worm) Infestation in a Child

Sinhabahu, V.P.; Perera, T.M.R.; Samarasinghe, S. (2014)

A five-year old boy presented with fever, watery stools and a febrile convulsion on day one of the illness. He has had on and off abdom inal pain for 5 months. No urinary symptoms nor blood stained stools noted. He has ...
"Yellow Babies" - Analysis of Babies Who Were Fund to Have Early Clinical Jaundice

Perera, T.M.R.; Seneviratne, L.S.W.; Jayah, F.Q.; Sandamali, J.A.S.; Jayakodi Arachchi, S.S. (Perinatal Society of Sri Lanka, Colombo 08., 2015-07-14)

Introduction: Neonatal jaundice is a common physiological process which occurs within the first week of birth. Yet appearance of jaundice with in first 48hrs always warrants further investigations as it is considered to ...
Placental Changes in Pregnancy Induced Hypertension

Pathiraja, R.P.; Senanayake, S.K.; Samarasingha, K. (2015)

Objective: To study the histomorphological changes in placentae of pre-eclamptic mothers and to compare them with placentae of normotensive mothers. Method: This -study was carried out in 34 placentas of mothers who had ...
Characteristics of Victims of Alleged Child Sexual Abuse Referred To a Child Guidance Clinic of a Children's Hospital

Rohanachandra, Y.M.; Dahanayake, D.M.A.; Pathigoda, P.A.S.; Wijetunge, G.S. (2015-12)

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Factors Affecting Age at Presentation of Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Descriptive Survey from a Child Mental Health Clinic at Lady Ridgeway Hospital

Dahanayake, D.M.A.; Rohanachandra, Y.M.; Wijetunge, G.S. (2015-06)

Background Early diagnosis of autism is important since Early Intensive Behavioural Interventions improves outcome. Age at presentation to child psychiatry services in Sri Lanka and the factors determining it have not ...
An Audit on the Prescription and Administration of ECT at NIMH Sri Lanka

Dahanayake, D.M.A.; Rohanachandra, Y.M.; Dissanayake, A.R.K.; Gambheera, H. (2015)

Background Audits on the practice of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) have shown deficiencies in meeting expected standards and have highlighted the auditing of ECT as being essential for quality improvement. Aims To ...
Moving towards a Filariasis Free Sri Lanka

Banneheke, H. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2015-05)

Lymphatic filariasis has infected 120 million people living in 73 countries with 1.39 billion vulnerable persons worldwide. In Sri Lanka, 9.8 million people living in 8 districts in 3 provinces (North Western - Puttalam, ...
Emerging and Re-Emerging Infections: A Challenge to Human Progress and Survival

Banneheke, H. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2015-04)

Introduction: The world is the home for a variety of micro-organisms and multiple hosts. Many interactions are taking place among them resulting in both favourable and unfavourable outcomes. Generally those adverse outcomes ...

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