Typhoid intestinal perforations at a University teaching hospital in Northwestern Tanzania: A surgical experience of 104 cases in a resource-limited setting

Typhoid intestinal perforations at a University teaching hospital in Northwestern Tanzania: A surgical experience of 104 cases in a resource-limited setting

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Typhoid intestinal perforation is still prevalent in many developing countries. Despite the advances in the management, the outcome in these patients in resource limited countries is still very poor. This study was to review our expe...

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Main Authors: Chalya Phillipo L, Mabula Joseph B, Koy Mheta, Kataraihya Johannes B, Jaka Hyasinta, Mshana Stephen E, Mirambo Mariam, Mchembe Mabula D, Giiti Geofrey, Gilyoma Japhet M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-03-01
Series:World Journal of Emergency Surgery
Subjects:
Typhoid fever
Intestinal perforation
Surgical management
Prognostic factors
Tanzania
Online Access:http://www.wjes.org/content/7/1/4

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