Biomedical subjects

S H Liyanage

Publications and source records attributed to S H Liyanage.

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PubMed2006

Anterior abdominal wall reconstruction with a Permacol implant.

Laparostomy wound management is a difficult problem especially with a stoma and the potential risk of infection. A case describing the use of a permanent porcine dermal collagen implant in the repair of a massive ventral hernia, in a patient with a large post-laparostomy defect and colostomy is outlined. The implant was not rejected, and after 12 months, there was no evidence of residual or recurrent hernia. The search for the ultimate biomaterial for reconstructing abdominal wall defects is ongoing. Collagen based implants appear to have many of the requirements that an ideal material should possess.

Abdominal Wall↗

PubMed2006

Simple keel fixation technique for endoscopic repair of anterior glottic stenosis.

The use of keels in the treatment of anterior glottic stenosis is well established. A variety of methods for keel fixation have previously been documented. We describe a simple technique of securing a Silastic keel, placed endoscopically, with a simple percutaneous suture, after laser vaporization of an anterior commissure web.

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PubMed2005

Pulsatile tinnitus.

Pulsatile tinnitus is an uncommon otological symptom. Objective pulsatile tinnitus has numerous causes, including benign intracranial hypertension, glomus tumours and atherosclerotic carotid artery disease. History and physical examination can give important information as to the underlying diagnosis. Radiographic evaluation is essential in all patients with pulsatile tinnitus. Many patients have a treatable underlying aetiology. Early diagnosis and appropriate intervention may save patients from unnecessary morbidity.

Hearing Tests↗