Pepsinogen and Serum IgG Detection Is a Valuable Diagnostic Method for Infection in a Low-Prevalence Country: A Report from Sri Lanka.

The use of serum anti- IgG and pepsinogen (PG) detection as a diagnostic method was evaluated in Sri Lanka. Gastric biopsies were performed (353 patients), and the prevalence of infection was 1.7% (culture) and 2.

Improvement in quality of life among Sri Lankan patients with haemorrhoids after invasive treatment: a longitudinal observational study.

Background: Haemorrhoids is a common chronic disease that can significantly impact patients' quality of life. Yet, few studies have evaluated health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of patients with haemorrhoids before and after treatment. This study investigated the HRQoL of patients with haemorrhoids before and after treatment and the change in HRQoL from baseline.

Incidence of physical injuries in a rural community in sri lanka: results of the first community survey in sri lanka.

Background: Injuries account for approximately 11% of all hospital admissions in Sri Lanka. However, no published data are available with regard to the community incidence of injuries in Sri Lanka.

Objectives: To determine the community incidence of major intentional and unintentional physical injuries in a rural community in Sri Lanka.

Post-operative critical care and outcomes of limb replantation: experience in a developing country.

Replantation is the treatment of choice for traumatic amputation. Its success rates vary, reaching 80% in world's best centres. This study analyses management practices of replantation in a regional centre in a developing country.

First experiences of pediatric kidney transplantation in Sri Lanka.

KT is the most effective therapeutic option for ESRF. We present our first experiences in a developing country. All children who underwent kidney transplantation since the inception of this program in July 2004 until 30 September 2005 were studied.