2024
DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-4020748/v1
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Clinical profile and Factors associated with adverse outcome following Surgery for Sigmoid Volvulus: A multi centre study

Stephen Angira Khadolwa,
Joshua Muhumuza,
Demoz Abraha
et al.

Abstract: Introduction In Uganda, one of the leading causes of intestinal obstruction is sigmoid volvulus. Due to unavailability of endoscopic services in some settings, most of the patients usually undergo emergency surgery. The aim of this study was to determine the clinical profile and factors associated with early adverse outcome following surgery for sigmoid volvulus at Jinja, Hoima and Fortportal regional referral hospitals (FRRH, HRRH and FRRH respectively). Methods This was an observational prospective cohort do… Show more

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