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Fulltext Menopause and hormone replacement therapy. Facts and misconceptions

Raman S, Damodaran P

Med J Malaysia, 1996 Dec;51(4):407-8.

Temperature drop in normal term newborn infants born at the University Hospital, Kuala Lumpur

Raman S, Shahla A

Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol, 1992 May;32(2):117-9.

PMID: 1520194

A prospective study of temperature drop in 141 normal term newborn infants delivered vaginally at the labour ward, University Hospital, Kuala Lumpur were studied. The effect of various manoeuvres on the temperature drop were also studied. They were randomized into 3 study groups, 63 cases where the babies were wiped with dry cloth alone, 37 cases where the babies were put into a plastic bag immediately after birth and lastly 41 cases where the babies were wiped with dry cloth and then inserted into a plastic bag. There was significant temperature drop in all the 3 groups maximum in the first 15 minutes and the fall continued for 1 hour after delivery (p less than 0.001). This shows that in an air-conditioned labour ward in a tropical country the temperature fall in newborn infants can be significant. This study also showed that plastic is a poor insulator against significant temperature drop.

Fulltext Uterine perforation by the multiload CU250 intra-uterine device

Raman S, Sivanesaratnam V

Med J Malaysia, 1982 Mar;37(1):76-7.

PMID: 6889674

A case of perforation of the uterus by the Multiload CU250 Device is described. To date no perforation of the uterus by this device has been reported. The device was successfully removed under laparoscopic control.

Fulltext Bilateral spontaneous persistent open pneumothorax with chylothorax

Khajotia R, Raman S

Can Fam Physician, 2012 Jul;58(7):757-60.

PMID: 22859639

Clinical versus ultrasound estimation of fetal weight

Raman S, Urquhart R, Yusof M

Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol, 1992 Aug;32(3):196-9.

PMID: 1445124

A prospective study was carried out on 50 patients who had their fetal weight estimated by 3 clinicians of different seniority and compared to the ultrasound estimated fetal weights using 3 different formulas. All the patients delivered within 24 hours of their clinical and ultrasound estimates. A wide range of birth-weights (1,800-4,500 g) was estimated among the 3 different races (Malay, Chinese and Indians). The results showed that there was no significant difference in birth-weight estimation amongst the 3 clinicians as well as between the 3 ultrasound formulas used. There was however significant difference between these 2 groups when compared with the actual birthweight with clinical estimation being superior to ultrasound estimation in our population. This level of significance did not extend beyond 4,000 g fetal weight (actual) thus making both clinical and ultrasound estimation of fetal weight equally accurate after 4,000 g. This has important implications for developing countries where there is a lack of technologically advanced ultrasound machines capable of doing sophisticated functions like fetal weight estimations but has experienced clinicians who could perform this function equally well if not better.

Growth patterns of the humeral and femur length in a multiethnic population

Raman S, Teoh T, Nagaraj S

Int J Gynaecol Obstet, 1996 Aug;54(2):143-7.

PMID: 9236312

OBJECTIVES: To study whether there are any differences in growth of the femoral and humeral length between the three major ethnic groups in Malaysia viz Malays, Chinese and Indians. The effect on fetal growth by gender of the baby and parity of the mother was also studied.

METHODS: The setting was the University of Kuala Lumpur. Thirty-four Malay, 35 Chinese and 34 Indian normal pregnant middle-class women were studied longitudinally by monthly ultrasound scans for 18 to 38 weeks of gestation. The data were subjected to regression analysis; the quadratic curve was found to be the most adequate. Dummy variables were used to determine any effects by gender, parity as well as ethnicity on the length of limb growth. There was no difference in birth weights of the three ethnic groups studied, nor in gender or parity.

RESULTS: There were found to be significant differences in limb lengths of the Indians (longer) when compared with the Malays and Chinese. Parity seems to affect only Indians in whom the multiparous fetuses have shorter limb lengths than the primaparous. There appears to be no effect by gender.

CONCLUSION: There appear to be definite differences in growth of limb length between the different Malaysian ethnic groups and this should be taken into account when growth charts are used and when fetal weight formulas are calculated using limb lengths. The limitation of this study was that the numbers of subjects studied were small. Larger studies will be able to confirm or refute the findings.

Fulltext Hypertensive encephalopathy in eclampsia - a case report

Raman S, Rachagan SP

Med J Malaysia, 1983 Mar;38(1):57-8.

PMID: 6633338

A case of hypertensive encephalopathy in eclampsia is described. Complete recovery from the neurological deficits took three and a half weeks.

Fulltext Early warning of fetal compromise--absent end diastolic flow?

Neoh HS, Kumarasamy S, Raman S

Med J Malaysia, 1990 Mar;45(1):37-41.

PMID: 2152067

This report deals with the use of a relatively new investigative technique (Doppler ultrasound) in the management of a case of early onset pre-eclampsia and discusses the benefit of this new technique over conventional methods of fetal monitoring.

A comparative study of X-ray pelvimetry and CT pelvimetry

Raman S, Samuel D, Suresh K

Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol, 1991 Aug;31(3):217-20.

PMID: 1804081

In this study 24 patients who had conventional erect lateral X-ray pelvimetry had a CT pelvimetry done after delivery to complete the pelvimetry views. The erect lateral pelvimetry was read independently by a Consultant Radiologist, Consultant Obstetrician and a Medical Officer training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Using CT pelvimetry as the 'gold standard' (as the error of measurement was known with the machine used) the 3 readings were compared. There was no statistical difference in the values suggesting that X-ray pelvimetry is comparable to CT pelvimetry. However CT pelvimetry is preferred, if available, because of the lower dose of radiation involved, more comfort for the patient and shorter time in performing the procedure. Measurements done are easily read directly from the CT console.

Fulltext Prenatal diagnosis of alpha thalassaemia major following cordocentesis--a case report

Raman S, Kuppuvelumani P, Menaka H

Med J Malaysia, 1991 Mar;46(1):110-3.

PMID: 1836033

The relevant investigations and management of a case of alpha-thalassaemia major suspected antenatally is discussed. The value of ultrasonically guided cordocentesis in the definite diagnosis of this condition is emphasised in the management of this pregnancy. We believe that this is the first time such a procedure has been done in this country.

Fulltext Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome--two case reports

Wong KK, Raman S

Med J Malaysia, 1990 Mar;45(1):81-3.

PMID: 2152076

Two cases of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) following the GIFT procedure are reported. This article highlights the potential dangers of this condition and discusses the classification and management.

Fulltext Sengstaken-Blakemore tube to control massive postpartum haemorrhage

Japaraj RP, Raman S

Med J Malaysia, 2003 Oct;58(4):604-7.

PMID: 15190639

Massive postpartum haemorrhage after Cesarean section for placenta previa is a common occurrence. The bleeding is usually from the placental bed at the lower uterine segment. Uterine tamponade has a role in the management of such patients especially when fertility is desired. We describe here a case of massive postpartum haemorrhage, which was managed, with the use of a Sengstaken-Blakemore tube. This allowed us to avoid a hysterectomy for a young primiparous patient.

Unilateral diffuse lung opacification in an asymptomatic woman

Khajotia RR, Raman S

Aust Fam Physician, 2017 Nov;46(11):845-846.

PMID: 29101921

The pregnancy outcome of acyanotic heart disease

Chia P, Raman S, Tham SW

J Obstet Gynaecol Res, 1998 Aug;24(4):267-73.

PMID: 9798356

To study the pregnancy outcome of women with acyanotic heart disease.

Prenatal diagnosis of an extensive haemangioma of the fetal leg: a case report

Raman S, Ramanujam T, Lim CT

J Obstet Gynaecol Res, 1996 Aug;22(4):375-8.

PMID: 8870422

Extensive haemangioma with platelet consumption (Kasabach-Merritt syndrome) is rare. The lesion is usually a single cutaneous cavernous haemangioma similar to that found in our patient. Multiple superficial strawberry naevi were also seen all over the rest of the body. This condition was diagnosed antenatally in this patient with the use of colour Doppler. There is one recent report where the thrombocytopaenia was diagnosed by cordocentesis. Unfortunately the baby developed heart failure with intractable coagulopathy and died 2 days later.

Fulltext Prenatal diagnosis of infantile polycystic kidneys: a case report

Raman S, Rachagan SP, Boopalan P, Jeyarani S

Med J Malaysia, 1986 Dec;41(4):361-4.

PMID: 3312976

A case of infantile polycystic kidneys diagnosed prenatally by ultrasound is presented here. This condition was confirmed at post-mortem following delivery of the child. The clinical and pathological features of this inheritable disease is discussed.

Torsion of ovarian tumors: a clinicopathological study

Lee CH, Raman S, Sivanesaratnam V

Int J Gynaecol Obstet, 1989 Jan;28(1):21-5.

PMID: 2565826

Torsion of ovarian tumors occurred predominantly in the reproductive age group. The majority of the cases presented in pregnant (22.7%) than in non-pregnant (6.1%) women. The major presenting symptom was pain but an abdominal mass was palpable in 79.4% of cases. Torsion was more common on the right ovary and 50% were gangrenous at laparotomy. Most of the tumors were benign cystic teratomas. Only 8.7% of the tumors were malignant.

Obstetric outcome of large foetuses in Malaysian women

Chuah CY, Raman S, Sivanesaratnam V

Asia Oceania J Obstet Gynaecol, 1987 Dec;13(4):379-84.

PMID: 3426427

Fulltext A study of triplet pregnancy--a Malaysian experience

Kulenthran A, Raman S, Sinnathuray TA

Med J Malaysia, 1984 Mar;39(1):73-7.

PMID: 6513844

A retrospective study of nine consecutive cases of triplet pregnancy delivered at the University Hospital showed an incidence of one in 6,349 deliveries. In seven cases the diagnosis was suspected, and confirmed either by radiography or ultrasonography. Pre-eclampsia and polyhydramnios were common ante-natal complications. The perinatal mortality rate was 74 per thousand. Overall, the first triplet had the best outcome in terms of Apgar scores. There were no perinatal deaths in those cases that were delivered by Caesarean section.

Fulltext Sickle cell anaemia in pregnancy: a case report

Rachagan SP, Raman S, Cherian R

Med J Malaysia, 1984 Sep;39(3):243-5.

PMID: 6544928

To our knowledge, sickle cell anaemia in pregnancy has not been reported in Malaysia. We describe here such a case with emphasis on modern methods of management.

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