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Ethics, litigation and teaching of anatomy
Full text linkCITATION: Du Toit, D. F. 2003.Ethics, litigation and teaching of anatomy. South African Medical Journal.The original publication is available at http://www.samj.org.zaCurriculum time devoted to teaching human
gross anatomy in medical and dental schools has diminished to
accommodate new knowledge and other disciplines. Systembased
curricula have replaced classic anatomy teaching on a
regional basis. ‘Wet labs’ have disappeared and the electronic
media has taken the place of the anatomist.Publisher’s versio
Gastric haemorrhage in a patient with neurofibromatosis : a case report
No full textCITATION: Du Toit, D. F. 1987. Gastric haemorrhage in a patient with neurofibromatosis : a case report. South African Medical Journal, 71:730-731.The original publication is available at http://www.samj.org.zaA 54-year-old woman with upper gastro-intestinal haemorrhage, neurofibromatosis and an underlying schwannoma of the stomach is presented. Gastroscopy and barium meal examination revealed the presence of a submucosal gastric tumour with overlying ulceration. A Billroth II gastrectomy was performed with complete excision of the tumour; histologically this was revealed as a schwannoma of undetermined biological activity.Publisher’s versio
Cost of breast preservation surgery for cancer
Full text linkCITATION: Smit, B. J., Liebenberg, T. J. & Du Toit, D. F. 1992. Cost of breast preservation surgery for cancer. South African Medical Journal, 82:481.The original publication is available at http://www.samj.org.za[No abstract available]Publisher’s versio
Unusual presentations of acute appendicitis in the neonate : a report of 2 cases
No full textCITATION: Heydenrych, J. J. & Du Toit, D. F. 1982. Unusual presentations of acute appendicitis in the neonate : a report of 2 cases. South African Medical Journal, 62:l003-1005.The original publication is available at http://www.samj.org.zaTwo neonates with acute appendicitis have been treated at the Paediatric Surgery Clinic, Tygerberg Hospital, during the past 6 months. One presented with red blood in the stool and had had persistent anorexia for 1 week. The second baby presented with a large tender swelling of the scrotum which was indistinguishable from a torsion of the testis or strangulation of an inguinal hernia. Both babies made an uneventful recovery.Publisher’s versio
Torsion of the spleen and associated 'prune belly syndrome' : a case report and review of the literature
Full text linkCITATION: Heydenrych, J. J. & Du Toit, D. F. 1978. Torsion of the spleen and associated 'prune belly syndrome' : a case report and review of the literature. South African Medical Journal, 53:637-639.The original publication is available at http://www.samj.org.zaSplenic torsion as a complication of wandering spleen is rare. The authors report the clinical findings, diagnostic problems and treatment of a 1-year-old Coloured child (with classic 'prune belly syndrome') in whom the spleen had undergone torsion, thus simulating an intra-abdominal abscess. The postoperative course was uneventful.Publisher’s versio
Buerger's disease. A case report and review of the literature
Full text linkCITATION: Du Toit, D. F., Maritz, J. & Klompje, J. 1984. Buerger's disease. A case report and review of the literature. South African Medical Journal, 66:701-702.The original publication is available at http://www.samj.org.zaA case of thrombo-angiitis obliterans (Buerger's disease) in a 30-year-old man is reported. Irremediable gangrene necessitated amputation of both legs, and distal amputation of the fingers and thumb of the right hand.Publisher’s versio
Aneurysm of the splenic artery - a controversial entity. A case report
No full textCITATION: Du Toit, D. F., Theron, J.C. & Groenewald, J.H. 1983. Aneurysm of the splenic artery - a controversial entity. A case report. S Afr Med J, 63(1):54-55.The original publication is available at http://www.samj.org.zaENGLISH ABSTRACT: The case of an asymptomatic, calcified, arteriosclerotic, intact splenic artery aneurysm in a 60-year-old woman is presented. The diagnosis was confirmed by selective coeliac arteriography and the aneurysm was successfully resected with preservation of the spleen.AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Geen opsomming beskikbaarPublisher’s versio
Low-velocity gunshot injury of the abdominal aorta managed by debridement and re-anastomosis : a case report
Full text linkPlease cite as follows: Du Toit, D. F. & Greeff, M. 1986. Low-velocity gunshot injury of the abdominal aorta managed by debridement and re-anastomosis: A case report. South African Medical Journal, 69:139-140.The original publication is available at http://www.samj.org.zaPenetrating injuries to the abdominal aorta are highly lethal despite increasing numbers of reports of successful treatment. A case of survival after a 0,25-calibre gunshot wound of the abdominal aorta is presented. The patient, a young male, also had associated injuries to the liver, stomach and jejunum. He was managed by vigorous resuscitation, emergency laparotomy, aortic debridement and end-to-end re-anastomosis. He was discharged from hospital on the 12th postoperative day.Publishers versio
Recurrent pancreatitis after partial ileal bypass for hyperlipidaemia : a case report
Full text linkCITATION: Du Toit, D. F., Knott-Craig, C. & Laker, L. 1985. Recurrent pancreatitis after partial ileal bypass for hyperlipidaemia : a case report. South African Medical Journal, 68:483-484.The original publication is available at http://www.samj.org.zaThe case of a 28-year-old man with alcohol-induced bouts of recurrent acute pancreatitis after a partial ileal bypass performed for hyperlipidaemia is presented. Serial computed tomography proved valuable for assessing the resolution of the pancreatic mass. Peripheral parenteral hyperalimentation for 6 weeks had a beneficial effect on the course of the pancreatitis and proved to be useful for nutritional support.Publisher’s versio
Syphilitic aortitis : a case report
Full text linkCITATION: Du Toit, D. F., McCormich, M. & Laker, L. 1985. Syphilitic aortitis : a case report. South African Medical Journal, 67:778-779.The original publication is available at http://www.samj.org.zaA case of syphilitic aortitis with total occlusion of the
infrarenal aorta without aneurysmal dilatation is presented.
Incapacitatin g c laudication of both legs
together with pain at rest necessitated an aortobifemoral
bypass operation, which resulted in complete
relief of symptoms. Histological examination of the
aorta showed atherosclerosis together with characteristic
perivascular lymphocytic infiltration of the
aortic vasa vasorum.Publisher’s versio
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