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Inflammatory Fibroid Polyp in a 48-Year-Old Male: A Rare Cause of Intussusception

Karuhanga, T; Ngimba, C; Yahaya, J.J (Hindawi, 2020-01-07)

Inflammatory fibroid polyp is a neoplastic condition affecting the gastrointestinal tract and particularly the gastric antrum. It is virtually a benign submucosal mass comprising mesenchymal cells and numerous small blood ...
Sigmoid Volvulus in Second Trimester is Challenge to Obstetric and Surgical Departments at St. Francis Referal Hospital, Kilombero, Tanzania

Karuhanga, T.A; Lulengo, J.M (Clinmed International library, 2020-09-19)

Introduction: Intestinal obstruction is rare in pregnant with the incidence ranging between 1:1500 and 1:66431 deliveries whereby the sigmoid volvulus is the most cause in all causes. Early diagnosis is the most important ...
Causes of surgical acute abdomen in adults at St. Francis Hospital: A semi-urban hospital at Kilombero, Tanzania

Karuhanga, T.A; Tekie, F; Mayoka, R.M; Balthazary, S.T (Edorium Journals, 2020-10-23)

Aims: Acute abdomen (AA) is a non-traumatic abdominal pain contributing approximately 1% of total admission, commonly treated surgically, causing common surgical emergency with significant challenges to the surgeons. There ...
Ileosigmoid knotting in third trimester; a surgical and obstetric diagnostic dilemma: Case report

Karuhanga, T.A; Tekie, F.G; Madoshi, B.P (Edorium J Surg., 2022-02-21)

Ileosigmoid knotting (ISK), also known as compound volvulus, is a rare surgical emergency leading to intestinal obstruction. It is extremely rare in pregnant women and is a fatal disease due to rapid gangrene caused by ...
Retrospective Study on Prevalence of Burn Injury among Children at St Francis Referral Hospital Morogoro Tanzania

Karuhanga, T.A; Macha, M.E; Sakurani, B.T; Them, L; Mgabo, M; Rashidi, M; Tekie, F; Mgonja, F.R (2022-09-22)

Introduction: Burn is an injury resulting from extreme temperature, chemicals or electricity. Fire-related burns are the most cause of death for children. Infants are at high risk consisting a global rate ranging from 3.0 ...
A Didelphys Uterus with Twins - A very rare reproductive system anatomical variation: Case Report Tanzania

Morro, R; Karuhanga, T; Makunja, N (2023)

Uterine Didelphys (UD) is one of the rare congenital condition which may be associated with significant complications during pregnant and during labor. It rarely affects infertility and generally is asymptomatic. 32 years ...
Diagnostic Dilemma of Post-abortive Patient with Extensive Uterine and Colonic Necrosis Secondary to Clostridium Perfringens: Case Report at Saint Francis Referral Hospital Ifakara Tanzania

Karuhanga, T.A; Mayoka, R; Tekie, F; Muhamed, T.S; Elia, Y.N; Masenga, I; Madoshi, P; Kaale, S (Medical Research, 2024)

Post abortive Uterine-colon necrosis secondary to Clostridium perfringens infection is extremely rare of unknown incidence. The most reported cases include abdominal or uterine perforation due to C. perfringes forming ...
The Compound of Ruptured Splenic Abscess and Severe Anemia: The Potential Life-Threatening Twins Requiring Specialized Care in Limited Resourced Rural Areas in Kilombero, Morogoro Tanzania

Tekie, F; Karuhanga, T.A; Gingo, W; Kaale, S; Madoshi, P (2024)

The ruptured splenic abscess is usually uncommon but associated with significant life-threatening. Concurrence of ruptured splenic abscess and severe anemia may lead to death if not treated effectively, especially in limited ...
Impact of Land Conflict on Child Health: A Case Report of a Child Injured at Chita Ward, Ifakara, Tanzania

Magesa, I; Tekie, F; Gingo, W; Karuhanga, T; Mayoka, R; Sitta, P (2024)

Background: Social conflicts is one of the global challenges leading to setback of development and flourishing of human societies. Children are the most vulnerable group whenever it happens. In sub-Saharan Africa societies ...
Indications for Tube Thoracostomies and Factors Associated with Complications among Patients Admitted to Bugando Medical Centre, Mwanza, Tanzania

Jotham, S; Mahalu, W; Chalya, P; Mghanga, F (2024)

Introduction: Tube thoracostomy is the procedure used in management of traumatic and atraumatic chest conditions. Despite its relative safety, it can still lead to potentially severe complications during or post its ...
Surveillance of Surgical Site Infections in Post-operative Patients and Bacterial Susceptibility in Tanzania

Karuhanga, T.A; Madoshi, P.B; Machang’u, R.S (2024)

Surgical site infections (SSI) are infections occurring within 30 days of the postoperative procedure. They are common post-operative morbid complications that may cause death if not treated timely. The common causes of ...
Neonatal mesenteric cyst in a 5-day-old patient: a case report

Jotham, S; Massenga, A; Giiti, G; Rashid, A; Wambura, E; Mghanga, F (2024-06-05)

Mesenteric cysts have been documented as a rare occurrence in children. They are mostly renowned to be benign intra-abdominal tumors with no known etiology. The symptoms are non-specific ranging from being asymptomatic to ...
Early Puerperium Gangrenous Sigmoid Volvulus: Case Report

Jotham, S; Magesa, I; Mghanga, F; Giiti, G (East African Scholars Publisher, 2024-06-08)

Sigmoid volvulus is the third most common cause of colonic obstruction. Men and women are not affected equally and some cases have been reported to occur during pregnancy [1, 2]. The current literatures are still devoid ...
Influence of Health Literacy on Cancer Prognosis; A Case Report of Childhood Fibrosarcoma

Magesa, I; Jotham, S; Mlaga, S (East African Scholars, 2024-07-03)

Background: Cancer is an emerging global public health threat in low- and middle-income countries, and poor health literacy has resulted into poor outcomes due to late diagnosis and care. Fibrosarcoma is among the rare - ...
Prevalence of Malnutrition and its Association with Early Outcomes among Adult Patients Undergoing Abdominal Surgery Admitted at Bugando Medical Centre, Mwanza, Tanzania

Kilasi, J; Jotham, S; Kotecha, V; Chalya, P (East African Scholars,, 2024-07-13)

Introduction: Malnutrition is an emerging but neglected problem in hospitalized surgical patients which contributes significantly to the adverse postoperative outcomes. However, in most of our settings; patients scheduled ...
Indications and Early Outcomes of WALANT among Patients Undergoing Surgical Procedures at a Tertiary Care Hospital, Mwanza, Tanzania

Jotham, S.; Kotecha, V.; Tegete, F.; Salim, R.; Rashid, A. (East African Scholars Publisher, 2024-08-06)

Introduction: The concept of "Wide Awake Local Anesthesia No Tourniquet" (WALANT) technique is gaining popularity in the field of plastic, orthopedic and general surgery owing to its benefits of reduced cost, improved ...

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