Publications by authors named "Hayte Samo"

Article Synopsis
  • - A ruptured parasitic dermoid cyst can occur due to torsion and subsequent trauma, leading to spillage of its contents and potential chemical peritonitis.
  • - A 44-year-old woman experienced acute abdominal pain and distension after blunt trauma, and an abdominal ultrasound confirmed a mixed mass and free fluid.
  • - Surgical treatment through laparotomy is crucial for managing this condition, particularly in low-resource settings, with careful post-operative follow-up needed.
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Object: In Tanzania, there are 4 neurosurgeons for a population of 46 million. To address this critical shortage of neurosurgical care, the authors worked with local Tanzanian health care workers, neurosurgeons, the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, and the Office of the President of Tanzania to develop a train-forward method for sustainable, self-propagating basic and emergency neurosurgery in resource-poor settings. The goal of this study was to assess the safety and effectiveness of this method over a 6-year period.

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