Browsing School of Medicine (Sch. of Med.) Collections by Subject "Ultrasonography"
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Prevalence and risk factors of gallstone disease in patients undergoing ultrasonography in Mulago Hospital, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018)BACKGROUND: Gallstone disease (GSD) is still the most prevalent medical condition in the pancreatobiliary system. It is a global problem and remains a common cause of surgical intervention, contributing substantially to ... -
Prevalence of aortic aneurysms at abdominal ultrasound and associated findings among hypertensive adults (≥50years) at Mulago Hospital.
(Makerere University, 2014)Background An abdominal aortic aneurysm is defined by an increase in the diameter of the abdominal aorta in excess of 3cm. Hypertension and advanced age are some of the risk factors for development of abdominal aortic ... -
Sonographic evaluation of carotid intima-media thickness among type 2 diabetes mellitus patients at Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2023)Background: Diabetes mellitus is strongly linked to a heightened risk of cardiovascular disease. Carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) is increasingly utilized as a surrogate marker for atherosclerosis. Its value lies in ...