Operative Management and Outcomes of Patients with Sigmoid Volvulus at a Tertiary Public Hospital in Malawi
Background: Sigmoid Volvulus (SV) is a common cause of acute bowel obstruction in Malawi. We aimed to describe the surgical management of SV and its outcomes at Kamuzu Central Hospital, Lilongwe, Malawi. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed records from January 2019 to December 2019 of all SV patien...
Main Authors: | Ephraim Bitilinyu-Bangoh, Fatsani Mwale, Loveness Ulunji Chawinga, Gift Mulima |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Surgical Society of Kenya
2021-07-01
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Series: | The Annals of African Surgery |
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Online Access: | https://www.annalsofafricansurgery.com/outcomes-sigmoid-volvulus-malawi |
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