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2010 Newsmakers: Celebrating Our Own, Paul Mayne, Jason Winders

Vivian C. McAlister

How will we remember 2010? Probably through these faces. This year, the Western News starts a new, if not wholly original, tradition. Our Newsmakers 2010 section celebrates the best of research, academia and volunteer spirit that we have to offer on this campus. We spotlight, in brief words and striking images, the accomplishments of some of our favourites from the last year. One of the most powerful women in Canada. A student with an eye for the greater good. And a man who would do anything, including posing with a zebra, for the United Way. A football coach. A ground-breaking …

A Pioneer Of Urologic Surgery From A Small Town In Ontario, Canada: A Tribute To Abraham Groves (1847-1935)., Yves Caumartin, Vivian C. Mcalister, Patrick Pw Luke

Vivian C. McAlister

Background: Abraham Groves worked as a general practitioner and surgeon in the small town of Fergus, Ontario, Canada. Several priority claims have been attributed to Groves’ life in surgery, including aseptic surgery (1874), appendectomy (1883) and the use of surgical gloves (1885). He was also an early practitioner of urological surgery.

Objective: The purpose of this paper is to describe and objectively assess his contributions as a pioneer in urological surgery.

Methods: A systematic search of contemporary journals was made for articles by or about Groves. These articles and his 1934 autobiography were reviewed. The information was assessed not only …

Western News: Rewriting The Record On Legs, Lesley Craig, Paul Mayne

Vivian C. McAlister

No abstract provided.

Civilian Versus Military Trauma Management, Vivian C. Mcalister

Vivian C. McAlister

In the 21st century, military and civilian trauma surgeons bring similar solutions to similar problems, learning one from another

The Maple Leaf: Saving Lives, Saving Legs, Leslie Craig

Vivian C. McAlister

No abstract provided.

Management Of Devastating Ocular Trauma--Experience Of Maxillofacial Surgeons Deployed To A Forward Field Hospital, Mark Ansell, J Breeze, Vivian C. Mcalister, Michael Williams

Vivian C. McAlister

Combat-related eye injuries continue to increase in frequency and are generally secondary to Improvised Explosive Devices. Many ocular injuries are potentially preventable by the wearing of ballistic eye protection. The management of penetrating eye trauma is normally outside the routine practice of maxillofacial surgeons in the UK. The aim of this paper is to describe the surgical techniques used in the modern management of devastating ocular trauma including selected case examples managed by British military maxillofacial surgeons deployed to Afghanistan.

In–Theater Peritoneal Dialysis For Combat-Related Renal Failure, Joseph Pina, Soraya Moghadam, Howard M. Cushner, Greg J. Beilman, Vivian C. Mcalister

Vivian C. McAlister

BACKGROUND: Complications of renal failure may prevent timely evacuation of injured soldiers. Conventional renal replacement therapy is not available in forward surgical units.

METHODS: Records of in-theater improvised peritoneal dialysis (IPD) in level III hospitals or forward surgical units in Iraq or Afghanistan were reviewed to determine the following: cause of renal failure and associated injuries; type of dialysate, peritoneal access, and exchange technique; and patient outcome. These data were used to propose method for IPD using commonly available materials.

RESULTS: IPD is described in four patients. Abdominal or chest drains were used with either improvised dextrose-electrolyte solution or commercial …

Surgical Response To Catastrophe - Learning From Canada’S Experience Abroad, Vivian C. Mcalister

Vivian C. McAlister

No abstract provided.

Descending Branch Of The Lateral Circumflex Femoral Artery - Arterial Genicular Anastomoses, Maher Sabalbal

Vivian C. McAlister