Faustin Felicien Mouafo Tambo, Gaelle Therese Badjang, Gacelle Fossi Kamga, Salihou Aminou Sadjo, Irene Nadine Kouna Tsala, Gervais Andze Ondobo, Maurice Aurélien Sosso
BACKGROUND: Gastroschisis denotes a congenital or sporadic malformation of the anterior abdominal wall, which is rarely associated with other anomalies. The mortality in African countries is still high almost 100%. OBJECTIVE: The aim was to determine the feasibility and safety of bedside reduction of gastroschisis and factors affecting the outcome in low-income setting. METHODOLOGY: This was a retrospective, descriptive and analytic study over a period of 6 years conducted in the Pediatric Surgery Service of the Yaoundé Gyneco-Obstetric and Pediatric Hospital...
2023: African Journal of Paediatric Surgery: AJPS