Publications by authors named "Mary Katushabe"
Background: Prostate cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer among men in the world. Uganda and Zimbabwe have been reported to have highest incidence rates of prostate cancer in sub-Saharan Africa. There are no urologists and no prostate cancer diagnostic facilities in rural communities in south western Uganda.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTreatable surgical diseases account for a significant proportion of the global burden of disease, particularly in low- and middle-income communities. The number of deaths owing to poor surgical care or its non-availability has been reported to exceed those from HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria combined. The Ugandan government and its development partners aim to put in place measures to achieve universal health coverage for all communities.
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- Retrobulbar haematoma is a rare but serious condition that can cause blindness, often resulting from facial trauma or surgery.
- Prompt surgical evacuation of the haematoma is crucial for better visual outcomes, especially in rural areas where patients may arrive at hospitals delayed.
- The report emphasizes the importance of prioritizing urgent surgery over imaging tests in cases of retrobulbar haematoma and orbital compartment syndrome.