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Case Report: Biloma gastrostomy after failed sonogram-guided percutaneous aspiration, pigtail catheter insertion and surgical drainage [version 1; peer review: 2 approved with reservations]
(AAS Open Research, 2019)
Bilomas are rare abnormal extrabiliary accumulation of bile. This can be either
intrahepatic or extrahepatic following traumatic or spontaneous rupture of the
biliary tree. The commonest causes of biloma are surgery, ...
An Evaluation of 605 Endoscopic Examination in a Rural Setting, Lacor Hospital in Northern Uganda
(British Journal of Medicine & Medical Research, 2016)
Introduction: The aim of this study was to evaluate the profile of esophagogastroduodenal
(EGDS) diseases diagnosed by upper endoscopy in a rural area of Uganda in a retro-protective
study of 605 patients.
Results: The ...
Intestinal intussusception in an adult caused by helminthic parasitosis
(PAGEPress, Italy, Gastroenterology Insights 2016; 7:6469, 2016)
Intestinal intussusception is an uncommon acute condition in adults and is most commonly caused by an intestinal tumor mass. Helminthic parasitosis is a widespread infection in Africa, and the load of worms is often high ...
Follicular dendritic cell sarcoma of the head and neck. Literature review and report of the tonsil occurrence in a Ugandan patient
(Pathologica, 2017)
We report a case of follicular dendritic cell sarcoma (FDCS) in a 60-year-old Ugandan female who presented with a 6-year history of a progressive left sided tonsillary mass. General systemic examination was unrevealing and ...
A 10 years Trend of Peptic Ulcer Disease and other Gastrointestinal Disorders in Northern Uganda
(East and Central African Journal of Surgery, 2016)
Background: The changing trend of GI disorders has not been expounded in our setting,
there is need to examine the extent to which major endoscopically diagnosed upper GI
disorders have changed in the last 10 years (2005 ...
Barriers and Factors Affecting Personal Protective Equipment Usage in St. Mary’s Hospital Lacor in Northern Uganda
(East and Central African Journal of Surgery, 2017)
Background: To protect health workers (HCWs) from risky occupation exposure, CDC
developed the universal precautions (Ups) including Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs).
However compliance to it by HCWs has remained ...