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Exfoliative liver cytology in Oreochromis mossambicus as a bio-assessment tool for aquatic pollution
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Aquatic Science • Authors: ML Mokae --- Centre for Aquatic Research, Department of Zoology, South Africa JHJ van Vuren --- Centre for Aquatic Research, Department of Zoology, South Africa GM Pieterse --- Centre for Aquatic Research, Department of Zoology, South AfricaThe use of exfoliative cytology as a bio-assessment tool was evaluated to (1) identify and describe different cell types of normal liver cytology of Oreochromis mossambicus, (2) identify and describe changes in the cell types after exposure to cadmium and... -
Imaging phaeochromocytoma
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: Janse P van Rensburg --- Division of Radiodiagnosis, Department of Medical Imaging and Clinical Oncology, Faculty of Health Sciences, South AfricaThe phaeochromocytoma (pheochromocytoma) is a hormonally active tumour of neuroendocrine origin. This article reviews the embryology, anatomy, nomenclature and pathology as it relates to the imaging of phaeochromocytomas and paragangliomas. The imaging findings and the role of different imaging modalities... -
Utility of neuroimaging in postpartum headache work-up: case report and diagnostic considerations
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Anaesthesia and Analgesia • Authors: VV Ajith --- Department of Anaesthesiology, India N Shetty --- Department of Anaesthesiology, India C Paul --- Department of Anaesthesiology, India P Reddy --- Department of Anaesthesiology, IndiaA postpartum headache is commonly seen in clinical practice, especially after a subarachnoid block. Generally, it is treated as a postdural puncture headache. We report on a case of a 24-year-old primigravida who underwent emergency Caesarean delivery under spinal anaesthesia... -
Coeliac plexus neurolysis for upper abdominal malignancies using an anterior approach: review of the literature
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Anaesthesia and Analgesia • Authors: Anju Ghai --- Department of Anaesthesiology, Pain and Intensive Care, India Hamesh Kumar --- Department of Anaesthesiology, Pain and Intensive Care, India Sarthak Wadhera --- MBBS student,Background: Coeliac plexus neurolysis (CPN) helps to diminish pain arising from malignancy of upper abdominal viscera. Imaging modalities have increased the success rates by enhancing technical accuracy including fluoroscopy, computed tomography and ultrasound. Advancement in the imaging modalities used has... -
Imaging in gynaecological oncology follow-up
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: B R Howard --- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Gynaecology Oncology Unit, R P Soeters --- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Gynaecology Oncology Unit,The early detection of a gynaecological cancer recurrence is important in order to institute early treatment. Numerous imaging techniques have been used to follow up patients after treatment of gynaecological malignancies. These include plain X-rays, ultrasound, CT scan, MRI scan... -
A retrospective analysis comparing clinical staging with magnetic resonance imaging staging in patients with cervical cancer
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology • Authors: J Sauer --- Division of Radiation Oncology, Department of Medical Imaging and Clinical Oncology, H M Simonds --- Division of Radiation Oncology, Department of Medical Imaging and Clinical Oncology, H Van der Merwe --- Division of Radiation Oncology, Department of Medical Imaging and Clinical Oncology, S M Hattingh --- Division of Radiation Oncology, Department of Medical Imaging and Clinical Oncology,This single-institution retrospective study compares the accuracy of clinical and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) staging of cervical cancer. For patients who underwent surgery, MRI and clinical staging were compared to final pathological stage. Pathological stage was utilised as the reference... -
Thermal optimum: time, intimacy and the elemental in the first thousand days of life
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Anthropology Southern Africa • Authors: Fiona C. Ross --- Anthropology, School of African and Gender Studies, Anthropology and Linguistics, South Africa Nicholas Eppel --- Plumstead, South Africa“Thermal Optimum” is a collaboration between photographer Nicholas Eppel and anthropologist Fiona C. Ross. Focusing on pregnancy and early childhood, we sought a way to open questions about how the “hard facts” of biology are given force and presence through... -
Visual interruptions: a reflection on “Thermal optimum: time, intimacy and the elemental in the first thousand days of life”
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Anthropology Southern Africa • Authors: Kharnita Mohamed --- Department of Social Anthropology, School of African and Gender Studies, Anthropology and Linguistics, South AfricaIn this commentary, Kharnita Mohamed critically assesses Fiona C. Ross and Nicholas Eppel’s photo essay, “Thermal Optimum: Time, Intimacy and the Elemental in the First Thousand Days of Life.” The essay is published alongside this commentary. -
Anaesthesia in the MRI suite
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Southern African Journal of Anaesthesia and Analgesia • Authors: Reinier Swart --- Department of Anaesthesiology, University of the Free State, South Africa William Ian Duncombe Rae --- Discipline of Medical Radiation Sciences, AustraliaAnaesthesia in the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) suite, or when performing surgery that requires MRI guidance, is becoming a more frequent and complex procedure for anaesthetists, as the study modality is increasing in application. MRI is not inert in its... -
Stock separation of the shallow-water hake Merluccius capensis in the Benguela ecosystem using otolith shape analysis
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Marine Science • Authors: ENG Shoopala --- , Namibia MR Wilhelm --- , Namibia SC Paulus --- , NamibiaThe fishing industry is an important economic sector in Namibia and South Africa, with the shallow-water hake Merluccius capensis being an important target species. Recent genetic studies of M. capensis found two stocks in the Benguela Current Large Marine Ecosystem,...