Research Article
Improving Surgical Access in Rural Africa through a Surgical Camp Model
Table 1
Surgical procedures at a campsite in Uganda, 2013.
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Hemorrhoidectomy, parasagittal anorectoplasty, lateral internal sphincterotomy, and manual anal dilation. 2Incision and drainage, debridement, and surgical toilet. 3Cesarian section and uterine evacuation. District hospitals with a 100-bed capacity, all state owned public hospitals. †Health center IVs, outpatient facilities with 20-bed in-patient facilities. ▲A regional referral hospital, 250 beds with some specialist services. |