Browsing School of Medicine (Sch. of Med.) Collections by Subject "Intestinal obstruction"
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Electrolyte pattern in patients with dynamic intestinal obstructions as seen in Mulago Hospital, Kampala, Uganda
(2002-09)BACKGROUND: Electrolytes are important in the management of patients with intestinal obstruction. They may not be investigated in an emergency situation. Therefore an expected pattern may be useful in the management of ... -
Low BMI as a predictor of duration of hospital stay among intestinal obstruction patients undergoing emergency laparotomy in Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2013-06)BACKGROUND: Despite improved surgical techniques and efforts to ensure that surgery is safe for the patient, abdominal surgery is still associated with a certain risk of morbidity and mortality. This risk increases with ... -
Prevalence of un-operated umbilical hernias and factors leading to non-operation among primary school children in Mulago Parish, A cross-sectional study
(Makerere University, 2023)Introduction Un-operated umbilical hernias are common among school going children in Mulago parish. Complications include incarceration, intestinal obstruction and strangulation. This affects their concentration at school ...