| dc.contributor.author | Ongeti, K. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Saidi, H. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Ogeng'o, Julius A | |
| dc.contributor.author | Tharao, M. | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2013-02-25T12:59:49Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2009 | |
| dc.identifier.citation | The Annals of African Surgery; Vol. 4, June–July 2009 | en |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/11197 | |
| dc.description.abstract | Hirschsprung’s disease presents
unique characteristics in Africans. Previous
literature has reported high complication rates.
We examined our single-institution experience
with Hirschsprung’s disease (HD) to evaluate
outcomes related to the different phases of care This retrospective review of a
single-institution experience with treatment for
HD has demonstrated a morbidity rate similar to
other centres but a mortality rate higher than in
published literature. Only 39% of patients with
HD present during the neonatal period in our
environment. The long duration of colostomy is
associated with complications, prolonged duration
of treatment as well as significant losses to follow
up. A single-stage repair may expedite care and
reduce the colostomy morbidity | en |
| dc.language.iso | en | en |
| dc.title | Experience with Hirschsprung’s disease at a tertiary Hospital in Kenya | en |
| dc.type | Article | en |
| local.embargo.terms | 6 months | en |
| local.embargo.lift | 2013-08-24T12:59:49Z | |
| local.publisher | Department of Human Anatomy, University of Nairobi, Kenya | en |
| local.publisher | Kikuyu Mission Hospital, Kikuyu, Kenya | en |
| local.publisher | Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi | en |
