Aetiology, clinical profile, management and outcome of acute pancreatitis at public hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a prospective observational study.

Background: Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a rare gastrointestinal pathology that has recently become increasingly common owing to lifestyle changes. Its clinical presentation ranges from mild discomfort to organ failure and death. Previous studies in Ethiopia reported that AP is rare.

Perioperative outcomes after open biliary bypass for malignant biliary obstruction (MBO) in resource-limited setups; a multicenter prospective cohort study, 2023.

Introduction: Obstructive jaundice is the most common symptom of malignant diseases of the extrahepatic biliary system and necessitates either non-operative or operative biliary bypass. Because of percutaneous and endoscopic approaches, the use of palliative surgical procedures has decreased in recent years. However, in resource-limited situations, open biliary bypasses remain a viable option.