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Financial implications of cancellation of elective surgery to patients in Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2020-05)
Background: Cancellation of elective surgical procedures in Mulago hospital stands at a rate of about 28.8% with most of the reasons for these cancellations being system-related. These cancellations come with consequences ...
Determinants of postoperative length of hospital stay following emergency abdominal surgery in the gastrointestinal surgical unit at Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2021-12)
Introduction: Patients who have undergone emergency abdominal surgery tend to have prolonged postoperative hospital stay attributable to several factors within the perioperative period. In addition to indicating an inefficient ...
Prevalence, patterns and associated factors of acute tibia plateau fractures among adults with tibia fractures seen at Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2021-04)
Introduction
The tibia plateau makes up one of the most critical load bearing articular surface in the human body. An injury to this vital anatomic region affects knee alignment, stability and ultimately impairs functional ...
Prevalence and factors associated with ocular manifestations of Rheumatoid Arthritis among patients attending Mulago National Referral Hospital.
(Makerere University, 2021-10)
Background: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic inflammatory disease associated with numerous extra-articular organ involvement. Ocular manifestations associated with RA include episcleritis, scleritis, conjunctivitis, ...
Prevalence, radiological and clinical presentation of lumbar spondylolisthesis among patients with lower back pain at Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2021-09)
Introduction: Lumbar spondylolisthesis is a major cause of morbidity worldwide. In 2018, 39 million people were found to have LS worldwide. In Uganda, a study done in Mulago hospital in 2005 revealed that 4.9% of all lower ...
Quality of life and associated factors among unilateral lower limb amputees at Mulago National Referral Hospital, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2020)
Introduction: Lower Limb Amputations (LLAs) often prevent individuals from performing activities of daily living and/or participating in physical and social activities and therefore affecting the quality of life (QoL) ...
Outcomes and factors associated with open tibia fractures in adults managed at Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2020-09)
Background: Open Tibial Fractures are among the most common presenting fractures at Mulago National Referral accident and emergency unit. They arise from high energy trauma and require a robust approach in management ...