Development of an acute care surgery service in Rwanda

E Abahuje, I Sibomana, E Rwagahirima… - Trauma surgery & …, 2019 - tsaco.bmj.com
Background Acute care surgery (ACS) encompasses trauma, critical care, and emergency
general surgery. Due to high volumes of emergency surgery, an ACS service was …

[HTML][HTML] Patient-reported outcome, perception and satisfaction after laparoscopic cholecystectomy in Kigali, Rwanda

M Nyundo, K Kayondo, M Gasakure, JC Urimubabo… - Surgery Open …, 2023 - Elsevier
Background Laparoscopic surgery is the gold standard for many abdominal surgeries.
Laparoscopic programs in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs) and in sub-Saharan …

Community‐and Hospital‐Acquired Infections in Surgical patients at a Tertiary Referral Hospital in Rwanda

V Muvunyi, C Mpirimbanyi… - World Journal of …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Background Extended‐spectrum β‐lactamase‐producing Enterobacteriaceae (ESBL‐PE)
are increasing in globally. The aim of this study was to compare community‐acquired …

Costs Associated With Surgical Infections at a Tertiary Referral Hospital in Rwanda

JB Katabogama, C Mpirimbanyi, T Cyuzuzo… - Journal of Surgical …, 2022 - Elsevier
Introduction In low-income and middle-income countries, there is a high demand for surgical
care, although many individuals lack access due to its affordability, availability, and …

Knowledge, barriers and motivators to Cervical Cancer Screening in Rwanda: a qualitative study

JP Gafaranga, F Manirakiza… - … Journal of Women's …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Background Cervical cancer is a global public health problem with marked geographical
disparity. High morbidity and mortality rates in developing countries are associated with low …

Short-term Outcomes of Gastric Cancer at University Teaching Hospital of Kigali (CHUK), Rwanda

I Niyongombwa, ID Karenzi, I Sibomana… - Journal of …, 2022 - Springer
Purpose Gastric cancer is endemic in the so-called stomach cancer region comprising
Rwanda, Burundi, South Western Uganda, and eastern Kivu province of Democratic …

Epidemiology and Outcomes of Small Bowel Volvulus at a Tertiary Referral Hospital in Rwanda

JM Niyonkuru, C Saclarides, E Mutabazi… - 2022 - researchsquare.com
Background Small bowel volvulus is a rare surgical condition that presents with features of
intestinal obstruction. The aim of the study was to define the epidemiology, clinical …

[PDF][PDF] Applicability of the modified early warning Score (mews) in predicting outcome of patients Undergoing abdominal surgery at CHUK.

JC URIMUBABO - 2016 - dr.ur.ac.rw
Introduction: MEWS has been developed to ensure timely identification of patients at risk of
deterioration and to prevent delay in intervention or transfer of critically ill patients. This …