Emergency general surgery in Rwandan district hospitals: a cross-sectional study of spectrum, management, and patient outcomes

Emergency general surgery in Rwandan district hospitals: a cross-sectional study of spectrum, management, and patient outcomes

Abstract Background Management of emergency general surgical conditions remains a challenge in rural sub-Saharan Africa due to issues such as insufficient human capacity and infrastructure. This study describes the burden of emergency general surgical conditions and the ability to provide care for t...

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Main Authors: Christophe Mpirimbanyi, Alexandre Nyirimodoka, Yihan Lin, Bethany L. Hedt-Gauthier, Jackline Odhiambo, Theoneste Nkurunziza, Joaquim M. Havens, Jack Omondi, Emile Rwamasirabo, Faustin Ntirenganya, Gabriel Toma, Joel Mubiligi, Scheilla Bayitondere, Robert Riviello
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-12-01
Series:BMC Surgery
Subjects:
Acute care surgery
Emergency general surgery
Soft tissue infections
Acute abdominal conditions
Africa
Complicated hernia
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12893-017-0323-x

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