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Comparison of Desarda versus Modified Bassini inguinal Hernia repair in Mulago Hospital: A randomized controlled trial.
(Makerere University, 2008-06)
Background: Although the Tension free inguinal hernia repair with a mesh is the standard technique in many developed countries, its use has remained low in the developing world. This has been attributed to initial cost of ...
Prevalence and patterns of deep venous thrombosis in patients with acute traumatic spinal cord injury at Mulago Hospital.
(Makerere University, 2013)
Background: Spinal cord injured patients are at high risk of developing DVT. This is because spinal cord injury favours two of the Virchow’s triad of factors for DVT; thus endothelial injury (trauma) and immobility (venous ...
Extended focused assessment with sonography for trauma among blunt torso injury patients at Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2012)
Introduction: Evaluation of patients with torso trauma is often a diagnostic challenge for emergency physicians and trauma surgeons. This is mainly because of large cavities in this part of the body which may theoretically ...
A case control study to determine predictors of gestational diabetes mellitus among antenatal women at Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2014-04)
Introduction: Gestational diabetes is rising globally and it is associated with poor pregnancy outcome. The WHO recommends selective screening in resource limited settings. There is need to determine factors strongly ...
Causes, outcomes and associated factors of adult in-hospital cardiac arrest in Mulago Hospital.
(Makerere University, 2014-05)
Background – Since the introduction of CPR in the 1960s, research on cardiac arrest has considerably increased; guidelines for resuscitations have been implemented at international level and have undergone several changes. ...
Prevalence and immediate neonatal outcomes of nuchal cord at birth in Mulago Hospital: A cross sectional study.
(Makerere University, 2014-06)
Background: Nuchal cord is the leading cord accident and can lead to intrauterine fetal death, failed fetal decent and neonatal death when the cord is wrapped around the neck tightly. Although the nuchal cord is implicated ...
Prevalence and factors associated with Acute Otitis Media among febrile children aged below 5 years attending Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2011-03)
Background: Acute Otitis Media is a common disease among young children
worldwide. It has potential complications which can affect the development of children.
It is under-diagnosed in Mulago hospital owing to the ...
Prevalence and factors associated with splenomegaly among children aged 5 to 17 years with Sickle Cell Anemia attending Mulago Hospital, Kampala
(Makerere University, 2018)
Background: The spleen is one of the main organs to be affected in Sickle cell anemia, this has been attributed to its complex anatomy and prominent reticuloendothelial functions. The spleen usually becomes palpably enlarged ...
Risk of post caesarean wound infection among women managed by open versus closed dressing in Mulago Hospital: A randomised controlled trial.
(Makerere University, 2012-05)
Introduction: Surgical wound infection is the most common maternal complication following caesarean section (CS) worldwide. It accounts for considerable morbidity and mortality, prolonged hospitalization and increased ...
Fetal demise and associated factors following umbilical cord prolapse in Mulago Hospital, retrospective cohort study
(Makerere University, 2011-05)
Background: Umbilical cord prolapse is a rare obstetric complication that usually necessitates emergency delivery and its associated with high perinatal mortality and morbidity. The reported perinatal mortality in some ...