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Elevated serum lactate as a predictor of outcomes in patients following major abdominal surgery at a tertiary hospital in Uganda
INTRODUCTION: Major abdominal surgery is still a great contributor to postoperative morbidity and mortality in developing countries. Major abdominal surgery …
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Magnitude, pattern and management outcome of intestinal obstruction among non-traumatic acute abdomen surgical admissions in Arba Minch General Hospital, Southern Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Intestinal obstruction is defined as a blockage or partial blockage of the passage of the intestinal contents. It is …
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A case report of Hirschsprung’s disease presenting as sigmoid volvulus and literature review, Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Sigmoid volvulus is an uncommon problem in children and adolescents, and is rarely considered a diagnosis in this group. …
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Intraoperative hypotension is not associated with adverse short-term postoperative outcomes after esophagectomy in esophageal cancer patients
BACKGROUND: The effect of low systolic blood pressure and its subsequent postoperative outcome during esophagectomy for esophageal cancer is not …
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Primitive isolated hydatid cyst of the spleen: total splenectomy versus spleen saving surgical modalities
BACKGROUND: This study aims to describe the clinical features of the isolated primitive splenic hydatid cyst, discuss and compare the …
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Clinical profiles of diabetic foot ulcer patients undergoing major limb amputation at a tertiary care center in North-eastern Tanzania
BACKGROUND: Diabetic foot ulcers complications are the major cause of non-traumatic major limb amputation. We aimed at assessing the clinical …
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The assessment of perioperative risk factors of anastomotic leakage after intestinal surgeries; a prospective study
BACKGROUND: Anastomotic leaks (AL) are among the most serious complications due to the substantial impact on the quality of life …
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Adult case of giant sacrococcygeal teratoma: case report
BACKGROUND: Sacrococcygeal teratomas are tumors originating from pluripotent embryonic germ cell layers located in the fetal coccyx. These tumors are …
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Small bowel volvulus (SBV) in Northcentral Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Small bowel volvulus (SBV) is a benign gastrointestinal surgical condition in which there is a torsion of all or …
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Assessment of the effect of platelet rich plasma on the healing of operated sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus by lay-open technique: a randomized clinical trial
BACKGROUND: Sacrococcygeal pilonidal sinus disease (PSD) is an infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue at the upper part of …
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Obesity and postoperative outcomes of the patients with laparoscopic adrenalectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract Background Studies have suggested differences in postoperative outcomes between patients with obesity and those without following adrenalectomy, but these …
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Perioperative serum albumin as a predictor of adverse outcomes in abdominal surgery: prospective cohort hospital based study in Northern Tanzania
BACKGROUND: Albumin is an important protein that transports hormones, fatty acids, and exogenous drugs; it also maintains plasma oncotic pressure. …
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Two lucky survivors of thoracic impalement in childhood: case report and literature review
BACKGROUND: Penetrating thoracic injuries are uncommon in childhood. Massive penetrating injury due to impalement is even more rare and has …
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Pattern and outcome of perforated peptic ulcer disease patient in four teaching hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a prospective cohort multicenter study
BACKGROUND: Perforated peptic ulcer disease is a surgical emergency with a high morbidity and mortality. The socio-demographic characteristic and the …
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Surgical site infection and its associated factors in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: Despite being a preventable complication of surgical procedures, surgical site infections (SSIs) continue to threaten public health with significant …
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Surgical management of pyelo-ureteral junction syndrome in a resource-limited setting: case of Zinder National Hospital, Niger
BACKGROUND: Pyelo-ureteral junction syndrome (PUJS) is a frequent congenital malformation. We report the surgical management of PUJS by pyeloplasty according …
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Assessment of short-term outcome with TiO2 mesh in laparoscopic repair of large paraesophageal hiatal hernias
Abstract Background Laparoscopic large para-oesophageal hiatal hernia (LPHH) repair using mesh reinforcement significantly reduces postoperative recurrence rates compared to conventional …
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Retrospective study on pattern and outcome of management of sigmoid volvulus at district hospital in Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Sigmoid volvulus is the commonest cause of large bowel obstruction in many regions of the world. Its prevalence varies …
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Gastric leiomyosarcoma and diagnostic pitfalls: a case report
BACKGROUND: Since the advent of immunohistochemistry for the diagnosis of stromal tumours, the incidence of leiomyosarcomas has significantly decreased. Nowadays, …
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Lumbar spine epidural abscess and facet joint septic arthritis due to Streptococcus agalactiae: a case report
BACKGROUND: Here we report a rare case of lumbar spine epidural abscess and facet joint septic arthritis caused by Streptococcus …