Vol 24 No 1 (2019) | East and Central African Journal of Surgery

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Published: 2019-04-30

Editorial

Farewell message from the outgoing editor-in-chief of the East and Central African Journal of Surgery

Ignatius Kakande

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Perspective

Building capacity for surgery, obstetrics and anesthesia in support of universal health coverage and achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals

Blake C. Alkire, Abebe Bekele, Isabelle Citron, Emmanuel Makasa, John G. Meara, Bisola Onajin-Obembe, Lauri Romanzi, Mpoki Ulisubisya

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Original Research

Spectroscopic analysis of metal contents in mosquito nets used in hernia repair surgery

Hannah L. Peterson, Elizabeth L. Peterson, Rachael A. Bouwman, Kumar Sinniah, Bruce C. Steffes, Jason Fader

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Pulmonary resection for the treatment of massive hemoptysis in a resource-limited setting: Experience from Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Berhanu Nega, Hiwot Yeshitila, Fekadesilassie Henok, Ayalew Tizazu

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Wilms tumour among children attending Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital: Clinico-pathological characteristics and outcome at the end of treatment

Innocent Okello, Rebecca Tibenderana, Abubaker Lubega, Elias Tuhairwe, Martin Situma

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The role of training of general surgeons in the emergency surgical management of neonates in Nigeria

Olakayode O. Ogundoyin, Dare I. Olulana, Taiwo A. Lawal

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Factors associated with non-attendance at early review appointments after cleft lip and palate repair in a Nigerian specialist maxillofacial centre

Olalere O. Gbolahan, S.A. Ogunmuyiwa, S.A. Olowookere, A.A. Ayantunde, K.O. Ogundipe

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Traditional bonesetting practices in the Northwest Region of Cameroon

Bamidele J. Alegbeleye

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Review Article

Endoscopic trans-canal myringoplasty: Relevance for sub-Saharan Africa? A systematic review

Wakisa Mulwafu, David Strachan, Emmanuel Singano, Anil Banerjee, Kerry Haddow, Chris Raine

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Case Reports

A rare hepatic tumour mimicking hepatocellular carcinoma

Olivia N. Kituuka, Rakesh Rai, Alex E. Elobu, Vianney Kweyamba

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Hypothenar eminence pain caused by smart phone use with the hands resting on a table

Mark L. Lutomia

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Letters to the Editor

Assessment of surgical skills training: A call for quality improvement for educators in low- and middle-income countries

Alex E. Elobu, Nick Okwi

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Reply – Assessment of surgical skills training: A call for quality improvement for educators in low- and middle-income countries

Tom R. Okello

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