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Published in: Hernia 4/2011

01-08-2011 | Case Report

Entero-scrotal fistula in a Ghanaian adult: a case report of the spontaneous rupture of a neglected strangulated inguinal hernia

Author: M. Ohene-Yeboah

Published in: Hernia | Issue 4/2011

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Following years of persistent underfunding and inadequate health infrastructure development, the health system in Ghana is weak and unable to provide for the general and specific health care needs of the people [1]. In addition, due to the considerable morbidity and mortality from communicable diseases such as malaria, tuberculosis, HIV and malnutrition, as well as the lack of trained surgeons, the acute and chronic surgical needs of many people remain unsatisfied [2]. The effects of the weak health system and the lack of trained surgeons are more manifest in the rural communities of northern Ghana, where levels of education and economic activity are very low [3]. …
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Metadata
Title
Entero-scrotal fistula in a Ghanaian adult: a case report of the spontaneous rupture of a neglected strangulated inguinal hernia
Author
M. Ohene-Yeboah
Publication date
01-08-2011
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Hernia / Issue 4/2011
Print ISSN: 1265-4906
Electronic ISSN: 1248-9204
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10029-010-0672-1

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