Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology: Recent submissions

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Dengue fever in pregnancy

Waduge, T.R.W.; Pradeepan, M.; Wijeyaratne, C.N.; Arasalingam, A.; Malavige, N.; Seneviratne, S. (2004)

BACKGROUND: The true incidence of dengue infections during pregnancy is unknown and so far its effects and outcome are poorly documented. There are no guidelines on its management during pregnancy. OBJECTIVE: To describe ...
The phenotype and genotype of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in Sri Lankans: an update

Wijeyaratne, C.N.; Arasalingam, A.; Balen, A.H.; Belchetz, P.E.; Petry, C.; Dunger, D.B. (2004)

BACKGROUND: We reported previously a high insulin resistance among 80 Lankan women with PCOS, but a low prevalence of Insulin VNTR Class III allele. We update this information in double the number of affected subjects ...
Screening for gestational diabetes mellitus

Ginige, S.; Wijewardhena, K.; Wijeyaratne, C.N. (2011-10-07)

INTRODUCTION: Much confusion surrounds screening for glucose intolerance during pregnancy. METHOD: Pregnant women registered for ANC by PHMs in the Homagama DDHS area between 01/04/2003 - 30/09/ 2003 (n= 853), were subjected ...
How predictive is the fasting blood glucose in diagnosing gestational diabetes mellitus ?

Arasalingam, A.; Wijeratne, A.S.D.S.; Warnakulasooriya, A.M.; Wijeyaratne, C.N. (2004)

OBJECTIVE: To determine the sensitivity, specificity and predictive value of fasting plasma glucose as a basic screening test for gestational diabetes mellitus. METHOD: Cross sectional retrospective analysis 999 consecutive ...
Successful use of recombinant factor VII for life threatening bleeding manifestations complicating HELLP syndrome with hepatic failure

Wijeyaratne, C.N.; Samarakoon, A.B.; Dodampahala, S.H.; Jayasinghe, S.; Tudawe, M.; Seneviratne, H.R. (2006)

BACKGROUND: HELLP syndrome complicated by severe bleeding manifestations in pregnancy is life threatening OBJECTIVE: We report the management outcome of a woman transferred with HELLP syndrome, hepatic failure with spontaneous ...
Management of a cohort of Sri Lankan women with antiphospholipid syndrome (APLS) and recurrent pregnancy loss

Gunawardane, P.T.K.; Wijeyaratne, C.N.; Dodampahala, S.H.; Jayawardane, D.B.I.A.; Tudawe, M.; Seneviratne, S.L. (2006)

BACKGROUND: APLS is an autoimmune disease leading to recurrent pregnancy loss, the laboratory diagnosis being limited in Sri Lanka. OBJECTIVE: We report the management outcomes of a series of affected women from a single ...
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM): risk factors and impact on neonatal outcome of an indigenous South Asian cohort

Gunawardane, P.T.K.; Wijeyaratne, C.N.; Arandara, D.C.; Arasalingam, A.; Dodampahala, S.H.; Seneviratne, H.R. (2006)

OBJECTIVE: To assess risk factors and pregnancy outcomes of GDM in Sri Lankans. DESIGN: Case-control study SETTING: Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. SAMPLE: 274 ...
Community prevalence of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in the Gampaha district, Sri Lanka

Kumarapeli, V.; Yapa, C.; Dodampahala, S.H.; Seneviratne, R De A.; Wijeyaratne, C.N. (2006)

BACKGROUND: The community prevalence of the PCOS, the commonest endocrine disorder of women of childbearing age, is unknown in Sri Lanka. OBJECTIVE: To assess the prevalence, clinical, biochemical and radiological ...
Contraceptive use among pregnant women with heart disease managed in tertiary care setting

Senanayake, S.J.; Jayawardane, D.B.I.A.; Gunasekara, M.Y.; Liyanapatabandi, D.; Wijeyaratne, C.N.; Randeniya, C. (2006)

OBJECTIVES: To describe characteristics of women with heart disease attending a high risk antenatal clinic, to determine pre-conception planning of current pregnancy and describe their family planning practices and reasons ...
Operative delivery combined with splenectomy- a case series

Fernando, M.M.P.; Wijeyaratne, C.N.; Tudawe, M.; Liyanage, P.; Kaluarachchi, A; Randeniya, C.; Wijeyaratne, S.M.; Sheriffdeen, A.H. (2005)

BACKGROUND: Immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) can complicate pregnancy, which requires optimal inter-disciplinary management to prevent maternal and perinatal complications. Current recommendations are for vaginal ...
Prevalence of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in a cohort of Sri Lankan women with previous gestational diabetes mellitus

Arandara, D.C.; Waduge, T.R.W.; Wijeyaratne, C.N.; Balen, A.H.; Wijeratne, A.S.D.S.; Gunewardena, A.U.A. (2003)

BACKGROUND: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is closely linked with insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes mellitus. OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence of PCOS in cohort of Sri Lankans with previous gestational diabetes ...
Five year recall study of Sri Lnkan women with previous pregnancy induced hypertension

Arandara, D.C.; Arasalingam, A.; Wijeratne, V.; Wijeyaratne, C.N.; Seneviratne, H.R. (2005)

BACKGROUND: Pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH) has been associated with long term cardiovascular morbidity in western societies. OBJECTIVE: To determine any long term cardiovascular complications among Sri Lankan women ...
Quality of life in Sri Lankan women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) preliminary results

Arandara, D.C.; Arasalingam, A.; De Silva, Varuni; Wijeyaratne, C.N.; Balen, A.H. (2005)

BACKGROUND: Studies in the west reveal PCOS causes a major reduction in the quality of life of affected women. OBJECTIVE: To assess the health related quality of life in a Sri Lankan cohort with PCOS. METHOD AND DESIGN: A ...
Incidence of deep vein thrombosis in women following caesarean section at obstetric professorial unit of De Soysa hospital for women

Sujaharan, G.; Wijeyaratne, C.N.; Randeniya, C.; Wijeyaratne, S.M.; De Silva, P. (2005)

Abstract OBJECTIVES: To determine the incidence of DVT following caesarean section, to identify the significance of various risk factors for DVT and to assess correlation of clinical features in relation to objective tests ...
Prevalence of the metabolic syndrome in a cohort of Sri Lankan women with previous gestational diabetes mellitus

Arandara, D.C.; Waduge, T.R.W.; Wijeyaratne, C.N.; Balen, A.H.; Wijeratne, A.S.D.S.; Gunewardena, A.U.A. (2005)

BACKGROUND: Metabolic Syndrome is closely linked with insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes mellitus. OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome in Sri Lankan post partum women with gestational diabetes. ...
An evaluation of sonographic parameters of fetal growth, maternal glycemia and pregnancy outcome of gestational diabetes mellitus in a Sri Lankan tertiary care unit

Prathapan, R.; Dodampahala, S.H.; Wijeyaratne, C.N.; Jayawardana, A.; Prathapan, S.; Wijerathne, S.; Wijesingha, E.; Abrew, K.A.G; Wickmmasinghe, S.W.A.D.; Priyanga, L.M; Karunarathne, D.A.S. (2007)

OBJECTIVES To assess the relationship of maternal glycaemic status and fetal growth of gestational diabetic pregnancies (GDM) in Sri Lankan women attending a tertiary specialized unit. OUTCOME MEASURES To correlate maternal ...
Management outcome of a cohort of Sri lankan women with antiphospholipid syndrome (APLS) and recurrent pregnancy loss

Jayarathna, R.N.; Wijeyaratne, C.N.; Dodampahala, S.H.; Randeniya, R.; Tudawe, M.; Seneviratne, S.I. (2007)

BACKGROUND APLS is an autoimmune disease leading to recurrent pregnancy loss, the laboratory diagnosis being limited in Sri Lanka. OBJECTIVE We report the management outcomes of a series of affected women from a single ...
Comparative study of clinical and metabolic characteristics of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) among Sri Lankan women from a tertiary clinic versus. a community setting

Kumarapeli, V.; Jayarathna, R.N.; Wijeyaratne, C.N. (2007)

The manifestations of PCOS are linked to insulin resistance and hyperandrogenism OBJECTIVE To compare clinical and metabolic characteristics of Sri Lankan women with PCOS managed in a clinic versus, those detected by a ...
Correlation of 75g oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) values with pregnancy outcomes in a tertiary care unit

Jayarathna, R.N.; Wijeyaratne, C.N.; Dodampahala, S.H.; Lankeshwara, D.; Randeniya, R. (2007)

BACKGROUND Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a common problem in Sri Lankan tertiary care. Accurate diagnosis by OGTT is important. OBJECTIVE To assess the correlation of OGTT values with pregnancy management and ...
Clinical and metabolic correlates of women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in a semi-urban community in Sri lanka.

Kumarapeli, V.; Seneviratne, R De A.; Dodampahala, R.; Wijeyaratne, C.N. (Community Medicine, Ministry off Health, Colombo, 2007)

INTRODUCTION Metabolic derangements associated with PCOS may predispose women to a range of diseases with attendant morbidity and mortality risks: type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, dyslipidaemia and metabolic syndrome. ...

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