Epidemiology and mortality of pediatric surgical conditions: insights from a tertiary center in Uganda.
Maija S CheungNasser KakemboNensi RizgarDavid GrabskiSarah UllrichArlene MuziraPhyllis KisaJohn SekabiraDoruk OzgedizPublished in: Pediatric surgery international (2019)
There is a high burden of infant congenital anomalies with higher mortality rates compared to high-income countries. The unit performs primarily specialized procedures appropriate for a tertiary center. We hope that these data will facilitate evaluation of ongoing quality improvement and capacity-building initiatives.