PUBLICATIONS FOR OBSTETRICS & GYNAECOLOGY. (last 10 years)

2022

Naidoo K, Abbai N, Tinarwo P, Sebitloane M. BV associated bacteria specifically BVAB 1 and BVAB 3 as biomarkers for HPV risk and progression of cervical neoplasia. Infect Dis Obstet Gynecol. 2022 Aug 13;2022:9562937. doi: 10.1155/2022/9562937. PMID: 35996693; PMCID: PMC9392619.

Broutet N, Jeronimo J, Kumar S, Almonte M, Murillo R, Huy NVQ, Denny L, Kapambwe S, Bhatla N, Sebitloane M, Zhao F, Gravitt P, Adsul P, Rangaraj A, Dalal S, Newman M, Chowdhury R, Church K, Nakisige C, Diop M, Parham G, Thomson KA, Basu P, Steyn P. Implementation research to accelerate scale-up of national screen and treat strategies towards the elimination of cervical cancer. Prev Med. 2022 Feb;155:106906. doi: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2021.106906. Epub 2021 Dec 8. PMID: 34896155.

Jenneker M, Ramnarain H, Sebitloane H. A clinical conundrum: review of anticoagulation in pregnant women with mechanical prosthetic heart valves. Cardiovasc J Afr. 2022 Sep 8;33:1-7. doi: 10.5830/CVJA-2022-028. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36162856

An audit of complications of complex operative gynaecological laparoscopy at a tertiary healthcare facility in South Africa

C N Omile, MB ChB; S Ramphal, MB ChB, FCOG (SA); J Moodley, MB ChB, FRCOG, FCOG (SA)

Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, School of Clinical Medicine, Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa

Corresponding author: S Ramphal (RAMPHALS1.@ukzn.ac.za)

Deeshah M Deelchand, Thinagrin D Naidoo. Indications for late preterm birth, and factors associated with short term maternal and neonatal outcomes at a tertiary care institution. Afri Health Sci. 2022;22(4). 686-694.doi.org/10.4314/ ahs.v22i4.75

Logic S. Ngatiane, Thinagrin D Naidoo . Obesity in pregnancy in a resource-constrained setting: Complications and cost implications— a retrospective cross-sectional study. Int J Gynecol Obstet. 2022; 00:1-6. doi: 10.1002/ijgo.14557

Vaeochan Govender, Thinagrin D Naidoo, Serantha Foolchand. The pre-eclampsia, growth restriction, and ductus venosus doppler (GRADED) study: An observational study of early-onset fetal growth restriction and pre-eclampsia. Int J Gynecol Obstet. 2022 ;00:1-8. doi:10.1002/ijgo.14495

Sundeep Jeeana, Thinagrin Dhasarathun Naidoo. An appraisal of the referral system and outcome for obstetric patients referred to a tertiary centre. Tropical Doctor August 2022 https://doi.org/10.1177/00494755221116718

2020

Advanced extra-uterine pregnancy: A review of the literature

S Ramphal, MB ChB, FCOG (SA); 0 P Khaliq, PhD; J Moodley, MB ChB, FRCOG, FCOG (SA)

Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, School of Clinical Medicine, Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa

Corresponding author: S Ramphal (RAMPHALS1@ukzn.ac.za)

Advanced extra-uterine pregnancies, although uncommon, are associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Early diagnosis is essential. A high index of suspicion is necessary and ultrasound examination is probably the most suitable investigative tool to date. Conservative management with the aim of fetal viability in pregnancies >24 weeks’ gestation is an appropriate form of management and does not adversely affect maternal morbidity and mortality.

Keywords. abdominal pregnancy; advanced extra-uterine pregnancies; conservative management.

S Afr J Obstet Gynaecol 2020;27(3):121-125. https://doi/org/10.7196/SAJOG.2020,v27i3.2029

Maternal characteristics and pregnancy outcomes of hospitalized pregnant women with SARS-CoV-2 infection in South Africa: An International Network of Obstetric Survey Systems-based cohort study

Samantha Budhram, Valerie Vannevel

Objective: To describe risk factors and outcomes of pregnant women infected with SARS-CoV•2 admitted to South African healthcare facilities.

Methods: A population-based cohort study was conducted utilizing an amended International Obstetric Surveillance System protocol. Data on pregnant women with SARS-CoV-2 infection, hospitalized between April 14, 2020, and November 24, 2020, were analyzed. Results: A total of 36 hospitals submitted data on 673 infected hospitalized pregnant women; 217 (32.2%) were admitted for COVID-19 illness and 456 for other indications. There were 39· deaths with a case fatality rate of 6.3%: 32 (14.7%) deaths occurred in women admitted for COVID-19 illness compared to 7 (1.8%) in women admitted for other indications. Of the women; 106 (15.9%) required critical care. Maternal tuberculosis, but not HIV co-infection or other co-morbidities, was associated with admission for COVID-19 illness. Rates of cesarean delivery did not differ significantly between women admitted for COVID-19 and those admitted for other indications. There were 179 (35.4%) preterm births, 25 (4.7%) stillbirths, 12 (2.3%) neonatal deaths, and 162 (30.8%) neonatal admissions. Neonatal outcomes did not differ significantly from those of infected women admitted for other indications. Conclusion: The maternal mortality rate was high among women admitted with SARS-CoV-2 infection and higher in women admitted primarily for COVID-19 illness with tuberculosis being the cinly co-morbidity associated with admission.

KEYWORDS

COVID-19, low- and middle-income country, perinatal, pregnancy, SARS-CoV-2

2019 PUBLICATIONS

1.C N Omile, MB ChB; S Ramphal, MB ChB, FCOG (SA); J Moodley, MB ChB, FRCOG, FCOG (SA) An audit of complications of complex operative gynaecological laparoscopy at a tertiary healthcare facility in South Africa; S Afr J Obstet Gynaecol 2020;26(3):115-120. https://doi/org/10.7196/SAJOG.2020.v26i3.2019

2. B. Nodada1, S. Budhram1,2 ;A retrospective study to assess the accuracy of the fetal transcerebellar diameter, measured in late pregnancy, to estimate the gestational age in a local cohort of women in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa- ORIGINAL O&G Forum 2019; 29

3. Makhathini BS, Dreyer G, Buchmann EJ. Gestational trophoblastic disease managed at Grey’s Tertiary Hospital: a five-year descriptive study. Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology. 2019 Jun 30;11(2):17-21.

4. Makhathini BS, Makinga PN, Green-Thompson RR. Knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of antenatal women to postpartum bilateral tubal ligation at Greys Hospital, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. African Health Sciences. 2019 Nov 6;19(3):2615-22.

2020 PUBLICATIONS

1.Sanele E Mhlongo, Thinagrin D Naidoo, Bongumusa S Makhathini. Discrepancy between preoperative endometrial sampling and hysterectomy diagnosis in endometrial cancer. Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology 2020: DOI.10.1080/20742835.2020.1754659

2. Shantel Naicker, Thinagrin D. Naidoo, Jagidesa Moodley. Obstetric-associated lower urinary tract injuries: A case series from a tertiary centre in a low-resource setting. Case Reports in Women’s Health 27 (2020) e00218

3. Mbali T. Makhubo, Thinagrin D. Naidoo. Healthcare worker compliance with cervical cancer screening guidelines. An audit at district and regional level of care in the Pietermaritzburg Metropolitan area of KwaZulu-Natal. S Afr J HIV Med. 2020;21(1), a1104. https://doi.org/10.4102/ sajhivmed.v21i1.1104

4 .Goldman B, Naidoo T. Formal training in cardiotocograph interpretation of healthcare practitioners improves interpretation: A prospective descriptive analytical study in a resource constrained setting. Int J Gynecol Obstet. 2020;00:1–6. https://doi.org/10.1002/ijgo.13513

5. Cyprian M. Maphanga, Thinagrin D. Naidoo. The perception and knowledge about episiotomy: A cross-sectional survey involving healthcare workers in a low- and middle-income country African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine ISSN: (Online) 2071-2936, (Print) 2071-2928

6. Mhlongo SE, Naidoo TD, Makhathini BS. Discrepancy between preoperative endometrial sampling and hysterectomy diagnosis in endometrial cancer. Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology. 2020 Jan 2;12(1):13-6.

7. Sanele E Mhlongoa*, Thinagrin D Naidooa and Bongumusa S Makhathinia,b Discrepancy between preoperative endometrial sampling and hysterectomy diagnosis in endometrial cancer. Southern African Journal of Gynaecological Oncology 2020; 12(1):13–16

https://doi.org/10.1080/20742835.2020.1754659

8. Ramakhosana S. Hlapane1, 2; Thandekile L. Khumalo1, 2; Bongumusa S. Makhathini 2,3; Jagidesa Moodley2,4

Impact of a delayed diagnosis of vulvar cancer and its association with HIV infection: A 4-year review at a tertiary hospital in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine ISSN: (Online) 2078-6751,

(Print) 1608-9693

9. A. Nqeto1*, S. Budhram1, 2, C.N. Gubu-Ntaba2 An audit of laboratory test utilization practices in a high care obstetric unit – is it appropriate and what are the cost implications? ORIGINAL RESEARCH O&G Forum 2020; 30: 35 – 38

10. Mehreen Hunter1,2; Jagidesa Moodley3,4 ;Neil Moran4,5 – Perspectives on COVID-19 vaccination for pregnant women in South Africa- African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine

ISSN: (Online) 2071-2936, (Print) 2071-2928

11. N Moran1, S Gebhardt2, A Wise3, T Hlongwane4 COVID-19 in Pregnancy: Update on the Disease and its Management – a review; O&G Forum 2020; 30: 07 –

12. Jean B. Nachega,1,2,3,4*† Nadia A. Sam-Agudu,5,6,7† Samantha Budhram,8 Taha E. Taha,3 Valerie Vannevel,9 Priya Somapillay,10 Daniel Katuashi Ishoso,11 Michel Tshiasuma Pipo,12 Christian Bongo-Pasi Nswe,12,13 John Ditekemena,11 Birhanu T. Ayele,14 Rhoderick N. Machekano,14 Onesmus W. Gachuno,15 John Kinuthia,15,16 Nancy Mwongeli,16 Musa Sekikubo,17

Philippa Musoke,18 Evans Kofi Agbeno,19 Lawal W. Umar,20 Mukanire Ntakwinja,21 Denis M. Mukwege,21 Emily R. Smith,22

Eduard J. Mills,23 John Otokoye Otshudiema,24 Placide Mbala-Kingebeni,14 Jean-Marie N. Kayembe,25

Don Jethro Mavungu Landu,12,13 Jean-Jacques Muyembe Tamfum,26 Alimuddin Zumla,27,28 Eduard J. Langenegger,29 and

Lynne M. Mofenson30 for the AFREhealth COVID-19 Research Collaboration Working Group -Effect of SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Pregnancy on Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes in Africa: An AFREhealth Call for Evidence through Multicountry

Research Collaboration- Am. J. Trop. Med. Hyg., 00(0), 2020, pp. 1–5

doi:10.4269/ajtmh.20-1553

13. NF Moran Head of Clinical Department: Obstetrics and Gynaecology, KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health, South Africa -Strategies to reduce deaths in early pregnancy Original Research – O&G Forum 2020; 30;??-??

14. G Goldman,1 MB ChB; S Budhram,1,2 MB BCh, MMed (O&G), FCOG (SA), FCMFM (SA), MPhil (Maternal Fetal Medicine)

A retrospective cohort study comparing pregnancy outcomes and neonatal characteristics between HIV-infected and HIV-non-infected mothers;

S Afr Med J 2020;110(6):502-504. https://doi.org/10.7196/SAMJ.2020.v110i6.14357

2021 PUBLICATIONS

1.Hlapane RS, Khumalo TL, Makhathini BS, Moodley J. Impact of a delayed diagnosis of vulvar cancer and its association with HIV infection: A 4-year review at a tertiary hospital in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine. 2021;22(1):1-6.

2. RK Hammond, Thinagrin Dhasarathun Naidoo. The Knowledge and Perceptions of Healthcare Workers Regarding OASIS. A Practice Audit from a Resource Constrained Setting. AJOG Global Reports. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xagr.2021.100021

3.Linda Majola1, Samantha Budhram1, Vani Govender2, Megeshinee Naidoo2, Zukiswa Godlwana2, Carl Lombard3,4 and Dhayendre Moodley1* Reliability of last menstrual period recall, an early ultrasound and a Smartphone App in predicting date of delivery and classification of preterm and post‑term births – Majola et al. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth (2021) 21:493 https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-021-03980-6

hospitalized pregnant women with SARS-CoV-2infectionin South Africa: An International Network of Obstetric

Survey Systems-based cohort study; Int J Gynecol Obstet. 2021;00:1–11. _wileyonlinelibrary.com/journal/ijgo

5.S Foolchand, H Ramnarain – Prosthetic heart valve thrombosis in pregnancy: a case series on acute management –case report – Cardiovasc J Afr 2021; 32: online publication www.cvja.co.za; DOI: 10.5830/CVJA-2021-013

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