Construction of a low-cost, improvised, negative-pressure, closed tube surgical drain for low resource settings: A preliminary report.

We describe construction of an improvised, low-cost, negative-pressure, closed tube surgical drain constructed from an empty intravenous fluid container and an infusion giving set used in the low-resource rural context.

A Modified Open Primary Laparoscopic Surgery Port Placement through Umbilical Tube.

Background: A safe, reliable technique for primary trocar introduction is important for laparoscopic surgery. In resource-constrained settings where there is paucity of needed equipment and cost is prohibitive, a method utilizing fewer instruments will be useful.

Aim: This study aims to describe a method of primary trocar introduction that utilizes any available port.

Gastrointestinal endoscopy in Nigeria--a prospective two year audit.

Introduction: Gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy is currently performed by different specialties. Information on GI endoscopy resources in Nigeria is limited. Training, cost, availability and maintenance of equipment are some unique challenges.