https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/780 2026-04-09T02:54:50Z 2026-04-09T02:54:50Z Savona-Ventura, Charles https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/956 2020-06-01T11:13:12Z 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: World War II and population change in the Maltese context Authors: Savona-Ventura, Charles Abstract: Warfare is associated with marked social consequences that directly and indirectly will influence the reproductive patterns of the population. The present analysis looks that the population changes that occurred during the Second World War (1939-1945) where the Maltese population was directly involved. The study confirms that one of the consequences of warfare in the Maltese context was a reduction in birth rates that picked up again in the post-war period. The conflict further set a course of attitudes that was to lead to better organisation and betterment of obstetric statistics in the subsequent decades.

2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Gingell Littlejohn, Marc Walford, Lara Allaf, Nile Tait, William F. https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/955 2020-05-26T10:24:49Z 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Antegrade coeliac axis reconstruction for Chronic Mesenteric Ischaemia : a case series Authors: Gingell Littlejohn, Marc; Walford, Lara; Allaf, Nile; Tait, William F. Abstract: The management of chronic mesenteric ischaemia remains a compelling challenge for many vascular surgeons. Over the past four decades, several reports have demonstrated encouraging results following revascularisation of the splanchnic arteries. To this date, due to limited numbers, there have been no randomized trials on which we can base our current practise. In this series, we have demonstrated the benefits of a left thoracoabdominal approach for performing an antegrade bypass graft to the coeliac axis, in patients with severe mesenteric angina. Its low complication rate and excellent aortic vessel exposure make it a procedure of choice in expert centres.

2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Zammit, Sharon Esposito, Ivan https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/954 2020-05-22T12:38:52Z 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Traumatic rupture of the triceps tendon : a case report and literature review Authors: Zammit, Sharon; Esposito, Ivan Abstract: Rupture of the distal tendon of triceps brachii muscle, producing loss of active elbow extension, is rarely encountered. Careful examination is needed at the time of presentation. The diagnosis can be made clinically but an MRI or ultrasound is often done to confirm this easily missed injury. There are literature reports giving good results with surgical repair using trans-olecranon sutures. We used this technique in a 32 year old male patient who sustained this type of injury, with good functional outcome.

2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Aquilina, Andrew Sciberras, Stephen C. https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/953 2020-05-22T13:09:21Z 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: The use of two novel techniques in the coagulopathic trauma patient in intensive care Authors: Aquilina, Andrew; Sciberras, Stephen C. Abstract: Severe Trauma is a multisystem disorder with a high mortality in an often young population. It offers a big challenge to the intensivist, and any help that is available might prove decisive in saving the patient’s life. This case report highlights the use of two novel technologies in critically ill trauma patients, namely the use of activated recombinant factor VII (Novoseven®) to correct coagulopathy, and the use of a central venous oxygen saturation monitor (PresepTM with VigileoTM) to optimise perfusion.

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