East and Central African Journal of Surgery

The East and Central African Journal of Surgery (ECAJS) is a peer-reviewed, open-access, quarterly publication of the College of Surgeons of East, Central and Southern Africa (COSECSA). The ECAJS aims to advance the science and art of surgery and facilitate the exchange ideas among surgeons in the constituent countries of COSECSA.

Other sites related to this journal: https://ecajs.scholasticahq.com, http://www.bioline.org.br/js

Published: 2024-09-25

Celebrating 25 Years of Transformative Impact In Surgery Through The College of Surgeons of East, Central And Southern Africa (COSECSA)

Abebe Bekele, Stella Itungu, Vincent Kipkorir, Godfrey Philipo, Michael Mwachiro, Robert K Parker, Seke M.E. Kazuma

1-4

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Thyroid abscess in a postpartum woman with subclinical hyperthyroidism: A Case Report

Kizito Mulamba Changachanga Kabongo, James Luboobi

5-8

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Indications and Outcome of Patients Managed with Tube Thoracostomy at AIC Litein Hospital: A Prospective Case Series

Wycklife Ooko Owuor, Ruth Chepkemoi Talaam, Robert K. Parker, Philip Blasto Ooko

9-14

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An Assessment of Progress and Challenges in the Implementation of the National Surgical, Obstetric, and Anesthesia Plan (NSOAP) in Tanzania

Augustino M Hellar, Larry Akoko, Desmond T. Jumbam, Caroline Damian, Ntuli Kapologwe, James T. Kengia, Sarah Maongezi, Janeth Masuma, Geofrey Giiti, Edwin Lugazia, Hannington Segirinya, Andrea B Pembe

15-22

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Limb Amputations at A Rural Tertiary Hospital: Evaluating Patient Characteristics, Risk Factors for Mortality, and Functional Outcomes

Danny M. Araka, Luke Roberts, Robert K Parker

23-28

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Revision Knee Arthroplasties Done at Muhimbili Orthopaedic Institute, Tanzania, between 2007 and 2018

Allen Obadia Kisanga, Samih Abdulrahman Issa, Violet Michael Lupondo, Cuthbert Nathan Mcharo

29-34

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Molecular Subtypes of Receptor-defined Breast Cancer from Nakuru, Kenya

Samuel Wanjara, Siwillis Mithe, Moses Odhiambo Osoo, Abner Nasio, John Makanga Wachira, Peter Oduor, Peter Nthumba

35-41

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Barriers to National Surgical Healthcare Policy Development & Implementation in the Southern African Development Community

Jennifer ML Hon, Rashi Jhunjhunwala, Gabriella Y Hyman, Daniel S Corlew, Martin D Smith, Emmanuel M Makasa

42-53

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Correction Notice: Preliminary results of sentinel lymph node biopsy using blue dye for early breast cancer staging: A single-center experience in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Philimon Getu Bekele, Sukamal Saha, Efeson Thomas Malore, Michael Girma Mamo, Soliyana Demelash Gizachew, Taye Jemberu Robele, Filagot Bizuneh Mikru, Tadesse Mitiku Alemu, Nigusse Ahmed Mohammed, Abel Asfaw Bizuneh, Hermela Addis Gebregziabher

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Current Issue: Vol. 29 No. 2 (2024)

Editorial

Celebrating 25 Years of Transformative Impact In Surgery Through The College of Surgeons of East, Central And Southern Africa (COSECSA)

Articles

Thyroid abscess in a postpartum woman with subclinical hyperthyroidism: A Case Report

Indications and Outcome of Patients Managed with Tube Thoracostomy at AIC Litein Hospital: A Prospective Case Series

An Assessment of Progress and Challenges in the Implementation of the National Surgical, Obstetric, and Anesthesia Plan (NSOAP) in Tanzania

Limb Amputations at A Rural Tertiary Hospital: Evaluating Patient Characteristics, Risk Factors for Mortality, and Functional Outcomes

Revision Knee Arthroplasties Done at Muhimbili Orthopaedic Institute, Tanzania, between 2007 and 2018

Molecular Subtypes of Receptor-defined Breast Cancer from Nakuru, Kenya

Barriers to National Surgical Healthcare Policy Development & Implementation in the Southern African Development Community

Correction Notice: Preliminary results of sentinel lymph node biopsy using blue dye for early breast cancer staging: A single-center experience in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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