Publications by authors named "Emeka Elosiuba"
J West Afr Coll Surg
June 2023
Article Synopsis
- - A 56-year-old woman presented to the emergency department with symptoms like abdominal pain, diarrhea, fever, and low blood cell counts, which led to a diagnosis of advanced endometrial carcinosarcoma with local spread and a fistula.
- - Her case highlights how the COVID-19 pandemic increased strain on emergency services, potentially causing more gynae-oncology cases to be seen in the ED rather than through regular care channels.
- - The text suggests that restoring full primary care services could alleviate pressure on emergency departments, improve early detection of gynecological cancers, enhance multidisciplinary care, and ultimately lead to better patient outcomes.
