105 publication(s) trouvée(s)
Article scientifique
Morbidity and oncological outcomes after intersphincteric resection of the rectum for low-lying rectal cancer: experience of a single center in a lower-middle-income country
BACKGROUND: Intersphincteric resection (ISR) of the rectum for low-lying rectal cancer with colo-anal anastomosis was introduced years ago, allowing for …
Article scientifique
Evaluation of the practice of surgical antibiotic prophylaxis in a Zonal Referral Hospital in Mbujimayi, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)
BACKGROUND: Surgical Antibiotic Prophylaxis (SAP) is helpful in preventing patients from developing Surgical Site Infections (SSI). In Mbujimayi, the documentation …
Article scientifique
Splenic lymphangiomas as a common indication for splenectomy: a case series with literature review
BACKGROUND: Splenic lymphangiomas (SL) are very rare benign cystic lesions found in pediatric population. Their occurrence in adults is exceptional. …
Article scientifique
Surgical Apgar score as a predictor of outcomes in patients following laparotomy at Mulago National Referral Hospital, Uganda: a prospective cohort study
BACKGROUND: Postoperative complications and mortality following laparotomy have remained high worldwide. Early postoperative risk stratification is essential to improve outcomes …
Article scientifique
Freestyle perforator flap in earlobe reconstruction
BACKGROUND: In earlobe reconstruction, it is a challenging task to find a simple one-stage technique that is applicable to the …
Article scientifique
A 6-year retrospective clinical review of iatrogenic ureteric injuries repaired in a resource-deprived setting
BACKGROUND: Seventy percent of ureteric injuries result from iatrogenic causes with about 75% of these diagnosed in the postoperative period. …
Article scientifique
Aesthetic reconstruction of onco-surgical maxillary defects using free scapular flap with and without CAD/CAM customized osteotomy guide
BACKGROUND: Reconstruction of the maxillary defects following tumor ablation remains to be a challenge for surgeons. Virtual surgical planning (VSP), …
Article scientifique
Posterior component separation with transversus abdominis muscle release versus mesh-only repair in the treatment of complex ventral-wall hernia: a randomized controlled trial
BACKGROUND: Complex ventral hernias (VHs) represent a real challenge to both general and plastic surgeons. This study aims to compare …
Article scientifique
Magnitude and reasons of surgery cancellation among elective surgical cases in Wolaita Sodo University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Southern Ethiopia, 2021
BACKGROUND: Cancellations of cases are common; most of those cancellations are due to avoidable causes. It is a major cause …
Article scientifique
Available prediction scores of conversion for laparoscopic rectal cancer surgery seem to be unsuitable for nowadays rectal cancer management
INTRODUCTION: This study aimed to externally evaluate the accuracy of four predictive scores for conversion to open surgery after rectal …
Article scientifique
Magnitude and determinants of treatment outcome among surgically treated patients with intestinal obstruction at Public Hospitals of Wolayita Zone, Southern Ethiopia: a cross sectional study, 2021
BACKGROUND: Procedures to treat intestinal obstruction range from minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery to more complicated open surgical procedures. It may …
Article scientifique
Hirschsprung disease managed with one-stage transanal endorectal pullthrough in a low-resource setting without frozen section
BACKGROUND: Over the past few decades, surgery for Hirschsprung's disease (HD) has evolved into a minimally invasive, single-stage procedure with …
Article scientifique
Use of energy device in general surgical operations: impact on peri-operative outcomes
BACKGROUND: The introduction of energy devices has significantly expanded the scope of surgical expedition. The LigaSure™ vessel sealing system is …
Article scientifique
Postoperative morbidity risk factors after conservative surgery of hydatic cyst of the liver: a retrospective study of 151 hydatic cysts of the liver
BACKGROUND: The purpose of the present paper is to assess the morbidity specifics risk factors of hepatic hydatid cyst after …
Article scientifique
Aesthetic monitoring-based assessment of oncological safety of oncoplastic management of breast cancer: a multi-center research study
BACKGROUND: Oncoplastic Breast surgeries (OBS) in breast cancer have evolved to preserve the cancerous breast rather than its amputation to …
Article scientifique
The management of appendicular abscesses in a Tunisian Tertiary Care Hospital
Abstract Background This study aims to describe the epidemiological, clinical, and radiological features of appendicular abscesses, compare the different approaches, …
Article scientifique
Cecal volvulus in rural Kenya: delayed presentation contributes to high mortality
BACKGROUND: Cecal volvulus, which is a torsion involving the cecum, terminal ileum, and ascending colon around its own mesentery, results …
Article scientifique
Outcomes of management of intestinal obstruction at an urban tertiary hospital in sub Saharan Africa: a cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Intestinal obstruction (IO) is a common cause of acute abdomen globally, it remains challenging as it increases surgical financial …
Article scientifique
Experience with modified radical mastectomy in a low-income country: a multi-center prospective observational study
BACKGROUND: Modified radical mastectomy is the procedure of choice in centers with little to no radiotherapy services. Studying the in-hospital …
Article scientifique
Epidemiology of surgery in a protracted humanitarian setting: a 20-year retrospective study of Nyarugusu Refugee Camp, Kigoma, Western Tanzania
BACKGROUND: There are 80 million forcibly displaced persons worldwide, 26.3 million of whom are refugees. Many refugees live in camps …