Current Challenges of Plastic Surgical Care in Sub-Saharan Africa (Maputo, Mozambique).

Background: Limited data exist on plastic surgery practices in Sub-Saharan Africa. The aim of this study was to characterize the spectrum of disease and operative procedures at a teaching hospital in Maputo, Mozambique to help understand the challenges of providing care for the local providers and to provide contextual relevance for training through partnerships.

Methods: A mixed-methods approach was utilized to perform an ongoing needs assessment.