Dr. Dinesh Fernando

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    Email dineshmgfdo@yahoo.com
    Tel  +94-716522094
    Office address Dept. of Forensic Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of  Peradeniya

    Professor in Forensic Medicine

Journal publication 2017   
  1. Fernando D.M.G, Tennakoon S.U.B, Samaranayake AN, Wickramasinghe W.M.M.H.P Characteristics of Road Traffic Accident casualties admitted to a tertiary care hospital in Sri Lanka. Forensic Science, Medicine and Pathology. 2017;13:44-51. DOI 10.1007/s12024-016-9828-3.

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12024-016-9828-3

 

Journal publication 2016
  1. Fernando D.M.G, Izzath MHMA, Jayasooriya RP, Rathnayake RMISD. Aorto-oesophageal fistula secondary to impaction of a fish bone detected at autopsy. Medico Legal Journal of Sri Lanka 2016;4(2)

  2. Fernando D.M.G, Dayaratne KMPL, Premaratne BG. An uncommon cause of death in a pedal cyclist.  Sri Lanka Journal of medicine - http://sljm.sljol.info/articles/abstract/10.4038/sljm.v25i2.23/

  3. Fernando D.M.G, Gunatilake P.G.L. Novel device to measure body length at autopsy. Sri Lanka Journal of Forensic Medicine Science & Law 2016;7:30-33. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/sljfmsl.v7i1.7773

 

 

Journal publication 2015 
  1. Fernando D.M.G, Aluthgedara R, Hewavithana PB. Penetrative injury to the face resulting in delayed death after rupture of a cavernous sinus aneurysm on the contralateral side. American Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology 2015;36:271–273
    PDF Version

    For original publication

    http://journals.lww.com/amjforensicmedicine/Abstract/2015/12000/Penetrative_Injury_to_the_Face_Resulting_in.12.aspx


  2. Fernandi D. M. G, Nayani Rajapaksha, Murali Vallipuranathan. Capacity assessment for the management of mass fatality incidents following disasters at district general hospital Trincomalee – Sri Lanka, 2014. Journal of the Kurunegala Clinical Society 2015;7:38-48
 
Journal publication 2014      

  1. Fernando D.M.G, Ratnatunga CN, Athapaththu APMR. Necrotizing soft tissue infection caused by community acquired Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus: an emerging deadly entity.  Sri Lanka Journal of Forensic Medicine Science & Law 2014;5:16-19

    http://sljfmsl.sljol.info/articles/abstract/10.4038/sljfmsl.v5i2.7754/


Journal publication 2013
  1. Fernando D.M.G, Kaluarachchi C I, Ratnatunga C.N. Necrotizing fasciitis and death following an insect bite. American Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology 2013;34:234-236

    PDF Version

    For original publication
    http://journals.lww.com/amjforensicmedicine/Abstract/2013/09000/Necrotizing_Fasciitis_and_Death_Following_an.14.aspx

    2. International
  2. Fernando, D.M.G., Kaluarachchi, C.I., Ratnatunga, C.N., Necrotizing fasciitis and death following an insect bite. American Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology, 2013 Sep. 34(3): 234-6. 
 
Journal Publication 2012
  1. Fernando D M G, Kaluarachchi C I “Death due to adult respiratory distress syndrome following assault with ‘rubber acid’: could it have been averted?” Sri Lanka Journal of Forensic Medicine Science & Law 2012;3:11-13

  2. Fernando D M G, Dayaratne K.M.P.L. “Adrenaline toxicity following accidental administration of the 1:1000 solution during dental procedures – Four case reports”. Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine. 2012;19:302-304.
Journal Publication 2011
  1. Fernando D M G, Vadysinghe AN, Sudasinghe N, Premasinghe K. “Use of seat belts: prior to the legal requirement”. Sri Lanka Journal of Forensic Medicine Science & Law 2011;2:25-28

  2. Fernando D M G, Weerakkody I.R, Ranmohottige U.S.N, Gamage S.M.K, Kumarasiri P.V.R “Relationship between gestational age and anthropometric parameters of neonates – a preliminary study” Medico Legal Journal of Sri Lanka 2011;1:14-19
 
Journal Publication 2010
  1. Fernando D M G, de. Alwis L.B.L “Chemical and Biological Warfare” Leading article in Sri Lanka Journal of Forensic Medicine Science & Law 2010;1:05-09

  2. Fernando D M G, Edussuriya D.H, Dayaratne K.M.P.L “Repeated episodes of physical child abuse: is the existing system on managing child abuse defective in Sri Lanka?”. Sri Lanka Journal of Forensic Medicine Science & Law 2010;01:20-22
 
Oral and Poster Presentations (with abstract) 2016

  1. Fernando D.M.G, Tennakoon S.U.B, Wickramasinghe W.M.M.H.P. Medico-legal interpretation of casualties presenting with physical assault to the teaching hospital Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Peradeniya University International Research Sessions. 4 & 5 November 2016;20:185


  2. Fernando D.M.G, Samaranayake AN, Tennekoon SUB. An analysis of casualties presenting to Teaching Hospital, Peradeniya following road traffic accidents. 14th Annual Academic Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists, Sri Lanka – 5 March 2016


  3. Fernando D.M.G, Izzath MHMA, Jayasooriya RP, Rathnayake RMISD. Aorto Esophageal fistula secondary to impaction of a fish bone found at autopsy: is it medical negligence? 14th Annual Academic Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists, Sri Lanka – 5 March 2016


  4. Fernando D.M.G, Dayaratne KMPL, Premaratne BG. A slow bicycle ride to death: unravelling the mystery. 14th Annual Academic Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists, Sri Lanka – 5 March 2016
 

Oral and Poster Presentations (with abstract) 2015

  1. Fernando D.M.G, Tennakoon S.U.B. Challenges and lessons learnt from conducting National Public Health Emergency and Disaster Management training programmes for 10 years. 19th World Congress on Disaster and Emergency Medicine held in Cape Town, South Africa – 21 to 24 April 2015


  2. Fernando D.M.G, Tennakoon S.U.B. Capacity building in Sri Lanka - experience gained after 11 National “Sexual & Reproductive Health in Crises” training programmes. 19th World Congress on Disaster and Emergency Medicine held in Cape Town, South Africa – 21 to 24 April 2015


  3. Fernando D.M.G. Disaster Victim Identification: Lessons learned in Sri Lanka and Thailand following the 2004 Tsunami. 19th World Congress on Disaster and Emergency Medicine held in Cape Town, South Africa – 21 to 24 April 2015
    Tennakoon S.U.B, Fernando D.M.G, Divarathna MV. The impact of Public Health Emergency & Disaster Management training programmes on Sri Lankan disaster managers. 19th World Congress on Disaster and Emergency Medicine held in Cape Town, South Africa – 21 to 24 April 2015


  4. Fernando D.M.G, Dayaratne KMPL. Drowning in your own blood. 13th Annual Academic Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists, Sri Lanka – 28 February 2015


  5. Fernando D.M.G, Tennakoon SMTUB. Explore Sri Lanka off the beaten track. Kandy Society of Medicine Continuing Medical Education programme – 03 June 2015
 

Oral and Poster Presentations (with abstract) 2014
  1. Fernando D.M.G, Izzath MHMA, Jayasooriya RP. A lethal consequence of consumption of fish; could it have been prevented? Proceedings of the Peradeniya University International Research Sessions. 4 & 5 July 2014;18:262

  2. Fernando D.M.G. Country experience of implementing activities with regards to SRH in crises and building effective partnerships and collaboration with government and country stakeholders in effective delivery of integrated SRH services during emergency settings at the Monitoring & Evaluation workshop and stakeholders meeting conducted by SPRINT, South Asia –  23 to 25 June 2014

  3. Fernando D.M.G, Izzath M.H.M.A. Seven months – seven fractures. 12th Annual Academic Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists, Sri Lanka – 22 March 2014

  4. Fernando D.M.G, Izzath M.H.M.A. Ligature strangulation masquerading as suicidal hanging. 12th Annual Academic Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists, Sri Lanka – 22 March 2014

  5. Fernando D.M.G. Suicide in Sri Lanka: do we have answers? 36th annual academic sessions of the Kandy Society of Medicine – 7 February 2014
 

Oral and Poster Presentations (with abstract) 2013

  1. Fernando D.M.G, Athapaththu A.P.M.R. Ratnayake R.M.U.C, Abeysekara A.M.G. An uncommon method of suicide in Sri Lanka: deliberate ingestion of hydraulic brake fluid. 35th Annual Academic Sessions of the Kandy Society Medicine, Sri Lanka – February 2013


  2. Fernando D.M.G. Plenary lecture on Forensic Radiography. Academic Sessions of the Society of Radiological Technologists of Sri Lanka on the world radiography day at Hotel Ramada, Colombo – 3 November 2013


  3. Fernando D.M.G, Ratnatunga C.N, Athapaththu A.P,M,R, Ratnayake R.M.U.C. Minor trauma causing death due to a gangrenous upper limb. 11th Annual Academic Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists, Sri Lanka – February 2013


  4. Fernando D.M.G, Athapaththu A.P,M,R, Ratnayake R.M.U.C. A neonatal death due to an imperforate anus. 11th Annual Academic Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists, Sri Lanka – February 2013
 

Oral and Poster Presentations (with abstract) 2012

  1. Fernando D.M.G. Termination of pregnancy be liberalized in Sri Lanka. 10th Annual Academic Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists, Sri Lanka – February 2012


  2. Fernando D M G, Vadysinghe A, Athapaththu R. “Mobile phone use while in charge of a vehicle” 10th Annual Academic Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists, Sri Lanka –February 2012 POSTER
 

Oral and Poster Presentations (with abstract) 2011
  1. Fernando D.M.G.  Practical aspects of Forensic Medicine to the Medical Officers of Base Hospital, Teldeniya – 17 November 2011

  2. Fernando D M G, Kaluarachchi CI. “The use and abuse of acids used in the rubber industry” Annual Scientific Sessions of the Medico-Legal Society, Sri Lanka – July 2011

  3. Godamunne A.U.R, Tennekoon S.U.B, Fernando D M G “Effectiveness of national sexual and reproductive health training programmes in increasing knowledge among participants”. 33rd Annual Academic Sessions of the Kandy Society Of Medicine, Sri Lanka –February 2011.

  4. Fernando D M G, Weerakkody I.R, Ranmohottige U.S.N, Gamage S.M.K, Kumarasiri P.V.R. “Relationship between gestational age and anthropometric parameters of neonates – a preliminary study” 9th Annual Academic Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists, Sri Lanka – February 2011

  5. Fernando D M G “Sharing experiences on capacity building efforts in Sri Lanka” at the Symposium on Reproductive Health Services in Emergencies: Is it given due priority, at the 124th Annual Scientific Sessions of the Sri Lanka Medical Association – 8 June 2011
 
Oral and Poster Presentation( with abstract) 2010
  1. “Is the weight of the baby sufficient to break the umbilical cord?” Fernando D M G Ranmohottige U.S.N, Weerakkody I.R, Gamage S.M.K, Abeyruwan H, Parakrama H Proceedings of the Peradeniya University Research Sessions. 2010;15:130-132

  2. “Capacity building on Sexual and Reproductive Health in Crises in Sri Lanka” Fernando D M G at the briefing for representatives from the Permanent Missions in the United Nations Office, Geneva, Switzerland – 03 December 2010 (see www.iawg.net/2010)

  3. “Mechanisms for rolling out training at National level” Fernando D M G at the 5th Annual Inter-Agency Working Group on Reproductive Health in Crises Training Partnership Meeting, Geneva, Switzerland – 01 December 2010 (see www.iawg.net/2010)

  4. “How to identify and demonstrate brain lesions in a set up with lack of facilities” with Vadysinghe A.N, Weerakkody I.R.,Ranmohottige U.S.N, Wickramasinghe C.D, Fernando D M G. 10th Indo Pacific Congress on Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences, held in New Delhi, India – October 2010

  5. Fernando D M G, Vadysinghe AN, Sudasinghe N, Premasinghe K, Wickramasinghe CD “Factors associated with non usage of seat belts” 32nd Annual Academic Sessions of Kandy Society of Medicine, Sri Lanka – February 2010

  6. Fernando D M G, Gunatilake P.G.L. “Novel device to measure body length at autopsy” 10th Indo Pacific Congress on Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences, held in New Delhi, India – 25 to 30 October 2010 POSTER