Publications by authors named "Julien T Savadogo"
Eur J Surg Oncol
October 2022
Article Synopsis
- Digestive cancers are common in Africa and often diagnosed late, making palliative surgery crucial for improving patient quality of life.
- A retrospective study in Ouagadougou over 12 years analyzed 639 surgeries, categorizing outcomes based on symptom improvement after the procedures.
- Results showed a 76% rate of very satisfactory improvement in quality of life, although some complications occurred, highlighting the need for better education and training for African surgeons in palliative techniques.
