Introduction: In many resource-limited settings, patients with Hirschsprung's Disease (HD) undergo initial diverting colostomy, followed by pull-through, and finally, colostomy closure. This approach allows for decompression of dilated and thickened bowel and improved patient nutritional status. However, this three-stage approach prolongs treatment duration, with significant stoma morbidity, costs, and impact on quality of life.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common and life-threatening complication of major trauma. Recognition is often delayed and management is frequently sub-optimal. We determined the incidence, risk factors and immediate outcomes of AKI in patients with major trauma at Mulago National Referral Hospital.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Trauma is a major contributor to pediatric morbidity and mortality. Injury and violence are a major killer of children throughout the world. Unintentional injuries account for almost 90% of these cases.
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