/library/oar/handle/123456789/39076 Wed, 24 Dec 2025 12:54:47 GMT 2025-12-24T12:54:47Z /library/oar/handle/123456789/845 Title: Urinary tract infection : conference report Authors: Farrugia, Emanuel Abstract: In this article, important and practical points regarding the pathogenesis, diagnosis and management of urinary tract infections (UTI) in adults and children will be discussed. This report is mostly a consensus statement based on the subjects presented at the symposium supplemented by the author’s preferences and opinion where specific points were not covered during the meeting. Wed, 01 Jan 1997 00:00:00 GMT /library/oar/handle/123456789/845 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z /library/oar/handle/123456789/836 Title: Surveillance of Hepatitis B in Malta : a four year trend Authors: Licari, Lucianne; Amato-Gauci, Andrew J. Abstract: Surveillance systems include three fundamental elements of ongoing collection, analysis and feedback or dissemination of the data. A surveillance system for Hepatitis B was established in 1988 in order to improve prevention and control of transmission of this endemic disease. A disease register including data obtained mainly from notifications, laboratory reports and active case finding was established. This paper shows the findings from 1990 to 1993. The system shown cannot claim to be complete. However the findings suggest that some 14 clinically evident cases of Hepatitis B are confirmed each year. No rising trend has been seen. In anyone year a prevalence of 15.4 x 10-5 HBsAg positive results in persons who had previously not known that they were positive may be detected. Six month follow-up of these persons reveals that some 39 persons become chronic carriers each year. This has implications both for the targeted vaccination programme as well as for the individual’s chronic liver complications and treatment. Wed, 01 Jan 1997 00:00:00 GMT /library/oar/handle/123456789/836 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z /library/oar/handle/123456789/684 Title: Percutaneous Ureteric Stricture Dilation (PCUSD) Authors: Zammit, Anthony; Cutajar, Lino; Formosa, Norman; Schranz, Martin; Wood, Corinne Abstract: Ureteric stricture dilation as an interventional uroradiological technique was initiated locally in March 1991. In ureteric dilation two approaches are feasible. The retrograde cystoscopic route is undertaken by a uroradiology team in theatre, and the renal antegrade percutaneous route is undertaken in the radiology interventional suite. This study reviewed the results of percutaneous ureteric stricture dilation undertaken over the last five years. Eighteen dilations in 16 patients (10 males : 6 females) were analysed. There was an overall success rate of 61 %. We found the procedure to be safe and effective with minimal complications. No mortality resulted from the procedure. The indications for its use are fully discussed. Wed, 01 Jan 1997 00:00:00 GMT /library/oar/handle/123456789/684 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z /library/oar/handle/123456789/683 Title: Pentalogy of Cantrell : the first Maltese case with successful outcome Authors: Grech, Victor E.; Parascandalo, Raymond; Rees, Philip G. Abstract: Pentalogy of Cantrell is a rare disorder which was first described by Cantrell and his colleagues in 1958. It is comprised of congenital heart disease and midline defects. Surgical treatment is possible with internalisation of the heart, repair of associated intracardiac anomalies and repair of the thoraco-abdominal defect. In this article the authors describe the first Maltese case, with a successful outcome. Wed, 01 Jan 1997 00:00:00 GMT /library/oar/handle/123456789/683 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z