Publications by authors named "Marilynn Omondi"
Delayed breast cancer presentation, diagnosis, and treatment in Kenya.
Breast Cancer Res Treat
December 2023
Article Synopsis
- This study investigates the reasons for delays in breast cancer diagnosis and treatment at a Kenyan hospital, focusing on the experiences of female patients.
- It analyzed data from 378 female breast cancer patients, revealing that many faced socioeconomic challenges, such as low education and income levels, which contributed to delays in seeking and receiving care.
- Key factors identified for the delays included financial constraints, lack of awareness about breast cancer, and misdiagnosis by healthcare practitioners.
Introduction: Isolated duodenal injuries are particularly rare in blunt abdominal trauma as the duodenum is at a deep and relatively well-protected anatomical site.
Case Presentation: We present a case report of a 22-year-old male patient who presented to an accident and emergency department at a tertiary training hospital within four hours of sustaining blunt abdominal trauma. His vital signs were stable at this point and was found to have slight abdominal tenderness in the epigastric area with no abdominal rigidity and normal bowel sounds on auscultation.