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Seeking the unseen: Localization and surgery for an occult sporadic insulinoma

Subasinghe, D; Gunatilake, S. S. C.; Dassanayake, V. E.; Gunasinghe, C.; Ganewaththa, E.; Appuhamy, C.; Somasundaram, N. P.; Sivaganesh, S. (Korean Association of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, 2020)

Insulinomas are rare pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours and the commonest cause for endogenous hyperinsulinaemic hypoglycemia. Small tumours are not easily detected by conventional cross-sectional imaging making localization ...
Computer literacy among first year medical students in a developing country: A cross sectional study

Karunathilake Indika, Pieris.WA Rasanga; Wickramasinghe, Constantine. Godwin R (Biomed central, 2012)

Background: The use of computer assisted learning (CAL) has enhanced undergraduate medical education. CAL improves performance at examinations, develops problem solving skills and increases student satisfaction. The study ...
Patient-centred perioperativeoutcomes after major abdominalsurgery in Sri Lanka: amulticentre registry

Benham-Mirando, S.; Abayadeera, A.; Kannangara, S.; Dassanayake, V.; Weerasekara, D.; Priyadarshani, G. D. D.; Haniffa, R. (Wiley, 2020)
The anatomy of urinary continence

Mathangasinghe, Yasith (Sri Lanka Anatomy Journal, 2018)
Morphological variations of lung lobes and fissures: a preliminary study

Mathangasinghe, Yasith (Sri Lanka Journal of Surgery, 2021)

Introduction: Anatomical variations of the lung lobes and fissures have implications in diagnostic radiology and thoracic procedures. The prevalence of these variations is not reported in Sri Lanka. Methods: A cross-sectional ...
Knowledge and practices regarding standard precautions among supportive staff in the National Hospital of Sri Lanka

Mathangasinghe, Yasith (Sri Lanka Journal of Surgery, 2020)

Introduction: Adherence to standard precautions significantly reduces the transmission of hospital-acquired infections. We intended to assess the knowledge and practices regarding standard precautions among supportive staff ...
Communication failures in surgery in the Asia Pacific region: a systematic review

Mathangasinghe, Yasith (Sri Lanka Journal of Surgery, 2019)

Introduction Communication failure among healthcare professionals causes preventable surgical morbidity and mortality. AsiaPacific region has its own cultural norms and customs sometimes causing perplexities and acting ...
Quality of information available over internet on laparoscopic cholecystectomy

De Zoysa, M I M; Pathirage, S N; Piyaratne, H S B; Jayaweera, J M U (IAGES, 2016)

Background: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the quality of information available on the internet to patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Materials and methods: The sources of information were ...
Morphometric evaluation and quantification using Fiji

Mathangasinghe, Yasith (Sri Lanka Anatomy Journal, 2021)

Fiji is a free software which can be used for image analysis in anatomical studies which allows obtaining accurate measurements of fine structures for morphometric evaluation. Fiji has a user-friendly interface with no ...
Apolipoproteins in diabetes dyslipidaemia in South Asians with young adult-onset diabetes: distribution, associations and patterns

Katulanda, G.W.; Katulanda, P.; Adler, A.I.; Peris, S.R.; Draisey, I.; Wijeratne, S.; Sheriff, M.H.R.; Matthews, D.R.; Shine, Brian (Sage Journals, 2010)

Background: Apolipoproteins B (apoB) and AI (apoAI) are strong predictors of cardiovascular disease (CVD). We describe apolipoprotein distributions and their associations with lipids and diabetes subtype in diabetic young ...
Financial Sustenance of South Asian Library Schools: A Case Study of National Institute of Library and Information Sciences of Sri Lanka in Retrospect

Wijetunge, Pradeepa (The Defence Scientific Information & Documentation Centre, 2009)

The paper discusses the financial issues of the library schools residing in the public universities especially in the South Asian region. It specifies the particular issues faced by the library schools because of their ...
Health-related quality of life and psychological distress in polycystic ovary syndrome: a hidden facet in South Asian women

Kumarapeli, V L; Seneviratne, R de A; Wijeyaratne, C N (Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians and Gynecologist, 2010)

Objective Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is associated with symptoms that affect psychological wellbeing and health-related quality of life (HRQoL). We wished to assess psychological distress and HRQoL among Sri Lankan ...
Phenotype and metabolic profile of South Asian women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS): results of a large database from a specialist Endocrine Clinic

Wijeyaratne, Chandrika N.; Seneviratne, Ruwanthi de A.; Dahanayake, Shamalka; Kumarapeli, Vindya; Palipane, Ethusha; Kuruppu, Nadeera; Yapa, Chandrika; Seneviratne, Rohini de A.; Balen, Adam H. (Oxford University Press, 2011)

background: Compared with other populations, South Asians have a greater propensity to insulin resistance and the metabolic syndrome (MetS). This is the first study to determine the distribution of phenotypes of polycystic ...
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. (The Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 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. ...
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. (The Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 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 ...
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. (The Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 2007)

INTRODUCTION 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 ...
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. (The Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 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 ...
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. (The Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 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 ...
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. (The Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 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. ...
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. (The Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 2005)

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 for DVT. ...

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