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A Case report of Meningioma with uncal herniation in pregnancy

Suthakaran, V.; Perera, M.N.I.; Herath, H.M.R.P.; Dias, T.D.; Wijesinghe, P.S. (Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, 2017)

INTRODUCTION: The diagnosis and management of meningioma during pregnancy is a challenge, with growth and regression both reported. The occurrence of meningioma during pregnancy is rare, comparable with that in non-pregnant ...
Snake bite in pregnancy: A rare case report

Perera, M. N. I.; Suthakaran, V.; Kajendran, J.; Dias, T. D. (Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, 2017)

INTRODUCTION: Snake bite in pregnancy appears to be uncommon. Only few cases have been reported in the literature. Venomous snake bite in a pregnant woman may lead to poor outcome for both mother and the fetus. Anti-venom ...
Cut-off Scores for International Consultation on Incontinence Modular Questionnaire on Vaginal Symptoms (ICIQ-VS) in Sinhala and Tamil

Amarasekara, A.M.A.K.G.; Ekanayake, C.D.; Pathmeswaran, A.; Wijesinghe, P.S.; Liyanage, L.L.C.; Kulasinghe, I.R.M.M.; Perera, H.S.S. (Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, 2017)

INTRODUCTION: It is clinically beneficial to have cut-off scores for screening questionnaires, above which a patient can be referred for further evaluation at a specialist center especially in developing countries. OBJECTIVE: ...
First episode of genital herpes simplex virus infection in the third trimester of Pregnancy; diagnostic limitations and effects on mode of delivery: a case study

Pannala, W.S.; Ranatunga, J.D.; Wijesinghe, P.S. (Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, 2017)

BACKGROUND: Risk of herpes simplex viral (HSV) transmission to the baby during vaginal delivery following maternal primary genital herpes in the third trimester is 41%. Caesarean section is recommended in such instances ...
Translation and Validation of ICIQ-FLUTS for Tamil speaking Women

Pieris, T.R.; Ekanayake, C.D.; Basith, F.D.A.; Wickramaratna, D.K.U.; Peries, E.E.; Antonythas, R.; Pathmeswaran, A.; Wijesinghe, P.S. (Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, 2017)

OBJECTIVES: Research in to lower urinary tract symptoms in South Asia is hampered by lack of validated tools. There fore ouraimwas to validate the International Consultation onIncontinencemodular questionnaire on female ...
A case of labial adhesions following primary genital herpes infection

Casather, D.M.; Herath, R.P.; Ranathunga, R.D.J.; Pannala, W.S. (Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, 2018)

INTRODUCTION: Genital Herpes is one of the common sexually transmitted diseases in Sri Lanka. Although, the labial adhesions usually associated with hypo-oestrogenism, it may occur as a rare complication of Genital Herpes ...
A case of pulmonary endometriosis treated by bronchial angiographic embolization

Casather, D.M.; Herath, R.P.; Sanjeewa, J.M.P.; Sandaruwan, N.K.T.S.; Ganewatte, E. (Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, 2018)

INTRODUCTION: Although usually confined to the pelvis, endometriosis can be found in extra-pelvic organs and tissues as well. One of the rare forms of extra-pelvic endometriosis is thoracic endometriosis (TE). It is ...
A comparison between ultrasonically assessed cervical volumes with modified bishop score to predict the favourability of the uterine cervix prior to induction of labour

Athulathmudali, S.R.; de Silva, P.H.P.; Dias, T.; Palihawadana, T.; Chandrasinghe, S.K.; Solangaarachchi, D I.K . (Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, 2018)

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Induction of labour (IOL) is one of the most frequently performed obstetric interventions. In current obstetric practice approximately 15-20% of women undergo induction of labour. Sri Lanka has ...
Pregnancy outcome of mothers with gestational mellitus in a tertiary care centre; Sri Lanka

Rathnayake, K.; Rambukwella, R.; Dias, T. (Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, 2018)

INTRODUCTION: Reported prevalence of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) varies from 0.6% in China to 15% in Indianborn Australians. Evidence is increasing that GDM raises the risk of adverse clinical consequences in the ...
Surveillance of final outcome of in vitro fertilization using pre-implantation genetic screening in Sri Lanka: an observational study

Abayasekara, M.; Gnanam, V.; Helaruwan, P. K.; Padeniya, A. G. P. M. (Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, 2018)

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Chromosome abnormalities are well-established as one of the major factors for failed implantation in in-vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment. Pre-implantation genetic screening (PGS) as a method ...
Assessing IADPSG criteria for gestational diabetes mellitus diagnosis in Sri Lankan pregnant women

Dissanayake, D. M. T. C.; Dias, T.; Siraj, S. H. M.; Aris, I. M.; Li, L. J.; Tan, K. H. (Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, 2018)

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a condition of glucose intolerance first recognized during pregnancy. Currently, the guidelines for diagnosing GDM, as recommended by the International ...
Cost-effectiveness of three routes of hysterectomy: a multi-centre randomized controlled trial

Ekanayake, C.D.; Pathmeswaran, A.; Kularatna, S.; Herath, R.P.; Wijesinghe, P.S. (Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, 2018)

BACKGROUND: Hysterectomy is the commonest major gynaecological surgical procedure. The aim of this study was to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of non-descent vaginal hysterectomy (NDVH) and total laparoscopic hysterectomy ...
Challenges of costing a surgical procedure: a case study on hysterectomy

Ranasinghe, S.W.; Liyanage, L.; Peiris, R.; Bandaranayake, H.; Ekanayake, C.D.; Pathmeswaran, A.; Kularatna, S.; Wijesinghe, P.S. (Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, 2018)

INTRODUCTION: It is vital to enquire in to cost of healthcare to ensure that maximum value for money is obtained with available resources. However, there is a dearth of information on cost of healthcare in lower-middle ...
Cost-effectiveness of TLH versus NDVH versus TAH: a multi-centre randomized controlled trial.

Ekanayake, C.D.; Pathmeswaran, A.; Pieris, R.; Wijesinghe, P.S. (Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, 2018)

OBJECTIVE: Hysterectomy is the commonest major gynaecological surgical procedure. There are many approaches in performing a hysterectomy which depend on clinical criteria. However certain patients are suitable to be ...
Caesarean section on maternal request: do we give in or decline? an ethical and a legal perspective

Padumadasa, G. S.; Silva, K. C. D. P.; Rodrigo, M. D. A.; Wickramanayake, J. (Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, 2018)

Caesarean section on maternal request (CSMR), defined as the first caesarean section performed before the start of labour and in the absence of any maternal or fetal indications, has emerged as an entity due to the increasing ...
An audit on perineal pain felt following childbirth: level of pain experienced and degree of analgesia used

Jayawardena, G.R.M.U.G.P.; Gunarathna, S.M.S.G.; Jogarasah, K.; Herath, R. (Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, 2016)

BACKGROUND: Perineal pain is a common symptom following vaginal childbirth. Reducing of the degree of pain experienced has been shown to improve maternal wellbeing and normal functioning within the family. METHODS: We ...
A Possible progression of an atypical leiomyoma to a leiomyosarcoma

Ekanayake, C.D.; Liyanage, A K.; Herath, R.P.; Fernando, W.S.; Mahendra, B.A.G.G. (Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, 2016)

BACKGROUND: The spectrum of uterine smooth muscle cell tumours can range from leiomyoma to leiomyosarcoma. Atypical leiomyomasare a group of tumours with cellular atypia and a mitotic indexof up to 5/HPF that are classified ...
Induction of labor in women over 35 years: How does it affect the outcome?

Tiran, D.; Janitha, G.; Chaya, H.; Padumadasa, S.; Wijesinghe, P. (Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, 2016)

OBJECTIVE: Compare fetal and labor outcomes following induction of labor in singleton pregnant women over 35 years (>35) with women between 20 to 30 years (20-30) METHOD: This was a retrospective study carried out at North ...
An audit on the completeness of partogramsin two obstetric units in two separate teaching hospitals in Sri Lanka

Liyanapatabandi, D.; Bhabu, B.; Krishoban, B.; Wenurajith, B. K.; Karunasinghe, J.; Jayasinghe, K. S.; Jayawardena, G.R.M.U.G.P.; Herath, R.; Gunarathna, S.M.S.G. (Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, 2016)

INTRODUCTION: A systematic approach to labour is needed to make sure serious mistakes and variations are not made in management and cost effectiveness maintained. . We undertook an audit in two separate teaching hospital ...
Neglected symptoms of heart failure presented as peripartum cardiomyopathy: a case of maternal near-miss

Patabendige, M.; Perera, M. N. I.; Suthakaran, V.; Kajendran, J.; Padumadasa, S. P. (Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, 2016)

INTRODUCTION: Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is a rare obstetric emergency affecting women in late pregnancy or up to five months of postpartum period. It occurs in the absence of an identifiable cause or recognizable ...

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