Prevalence and outcomes of pediatric surgical conditions at Connaught Hospital in Freetown: a retrospective study.

Henang KwasauJuliana KamandaAiah LebbieCesia Cotache-CondorPamela EspinozaAndie GrimmNaomi WrightEmily R Smith

Published in: World journal of pediatric surgery (2023)

This study quantifies the burden of surgical disease among children, a foundational step toward the prioritization of pediatric surgical care in national health agendas, the development of evidence-based interventions, and the strategic allocation of resources in Sierra Leone.

Keyphrases

healthcare
risk factors
palliative care
young adults
physical activity
emergency department
type diabetes
quality improvement
pain management
adverse drug
weight loss