Advances in Surgical Sciences

Volume 8, Issue 2, December 2020

  • Operating Site Infections at Friendship Hospital Sino Guinean of Kipe

    Camara Soriba Naby, Balde Oumar Taibata, Balde Abdoulaye Korse, Diawara Mamadou, Camara Mohamed, Camara Alpha Kabinet, Fofana Husseine, Diakite Sandały, Soumaoro Labile Togba, Soumah Aboubacar Fode Momo, Conte Ibrahima, Camara Mariame, Toure Aboubacar, Diallo Aissatou Taran, Diallo Biro

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 2, December 2020
    Pages: 14-18
    Received: 19 June 2020
    Accepted: 4 July 2020
    Published: 13 August 2020
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    Abstract: The aim of this study was to make our contribution to improving the quality of care for patients operated on at the Sino-Guinean Friendship Hospital. Introduction: The surgical site infections (ISO) are defined as infections occurring within 30 days after surgery (or up to a year after surgery in patients receiving implants) and affecting the incis... Show More
  • Visual Status of HIV and Non-HIV Infected Children in Relation to Anti-retroviral Drug Use and CD4+ Count in Jos, Plateau State Nigeria

    Ajibola Barth Meraiyebu, Grace Inga Awilo, Aminyene Essien Meraiyebu, Olanrewaju Olaiya

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 2, December 2020
    Pages: 19-26
    Received: 17 September 2019
    Accepted: 22 October 2019
    Published: 7 September 2020
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    Abstract: In immunodeficiency diseases such as Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection, various body functions may be affected; visual function could be one of them. In a child, there are predictable adverse outcomes of the disease that bother physical and mental development. This study sought to investigate any potential compromise of visual function a... Show More
  • Paediatric Redo Urethroplasty for Hypospadias: A Comparative Evaluation

    Shah Md. Ahsan Shahid, Md. Nawshad Ali, Khondokar Seheli Nasrin Lina, Md. Kamruzzaman, Md. Humayun Reza

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 2, December 2020
    Pages: 27-33
    Received: 5 February 2020
    Accepted: 9 April 2020
    Published: 7 September 2020
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    Abstract: Introduction: The burden of a failed hypospadias repair can be devastating for a patient and his family. Urethrocutaneous fistula after hypospadias surgery is the most common complication and remains a frustrating problem that precludes the goal of hypospadias surgery leading to failure of primary surgery. Aim of the Study: The aim of this study wa... Show More