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Sikakulya FK, Ssebuufu R, Okedi XF, Baluku M, Lule H, Kiyaka SM, Muhumuza J, Molen SF, Bassara GN, Waziri MA, Kithinji SM, Leocadie MM, Kagenderezo BP, Munihire JB, Vahwere BM, Kiswezi A, Kyamanywa P. Local anesthesia versus saddle block for open hemorrhoidectomy: cost-analysis from a randomized, double blind controlled trial. BMC Health Serv Res 2023; 23:1283. [PMID: 37993912 PMCID: PMC10666347 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-023-10290-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2022] [Accepted: 11/07/2023] [Indexed: 11/24/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Despite the benefits attributed to the use of local anesthesia (LA) for open hemorrhoidectomy (OH) in developed countries, this technique is still not considered as the first line technique in low-income countries such as Uganda; therefore, we aimed at comparing the cost of OH under LA versus Saddle block among patients with 3rd or 4th degree hemorrhoids. METHODS This trial was conducted from December 2021 to May 2022 among patients with primary uncomplicated 3rd or 4th degree hemorrhoids. The operating time, and direct costs in (US$) including medical and non-medical were recorded. We analysed the cost in the two groups (local anesthesia versus saddle block) using SPSS version 23.0. RESULTS Findings of fifty-eight patients were analysed including 29 participants per group. There was a significant difference in operating time and cost among the two groups (p < 0.05). The mean operating time was 15.52 ± 5.34(SD) minutes versus 33.72 ± 11.54 min for OH under LA and SB respectively. The mean cost of OH under LA was 57.42 ± 8.90 US$ compared to 63.38 ± 12.77US$ in SB group. CONCLUSION The use of local anesthesia for OH was found to have less operating time with high-cost effectiveness. Being affordable, local anesthesia can help to increase the turnover of patients who would otherwise wait for the availability of anesthesia provider. Policy makers should emphasize its applicability in low-income settings to help in the achievement of 2030 global surgery goals. TRIAL REGISTRATION Pan African Clinical Trials Registry, PACTR202110667430356. Registered on 08/10/2021.
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Affiliation(s)
- Franck Katembo Sikakulya
- Faculty of Clinical Medicine and Dentistry, Department of Surgery, Kampala International University Western Campus, Ishaka-Bushenyi, Uganda.
- Faculty of Medicine, Université Catholique du Graben, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Butembo, Democratic Republic of Congo.
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- Faculty of Clinical Medicine and Dentistry, Department of Surgery, Kampala International University Western Campus, Ishaka-Bushenyi, Uganda
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- Department of Anesthesia and critical care, Kabale University, Kabale, Uganda
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- Department of Surgery, Kiryandongo Hospital, Kiryandongo, Uganda
- Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Turku, Turku, Finland
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- Faculty of Clinical Medicine and Dentistry, Department of Surgery, Kampala International University Western Campus, Ishaka-Bushenyi, Uganda
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- Faculty of Clinical Medicine and Dentistry, Department of Surgery, Kampala International University Western Campus, Ishaka-Bushenyi, Uganda
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- Faculty of Clinical Medicine and Dentistry, Department of Surgery, Kampala International University Western Campus, Ishaka-Bushenyi, Uganda
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- Faculty of Clinical Medicine and Dentistry, Department of Surgery, Kampala International University Western Campus, Ishaka-Bushenyi, Uganda
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- Faculty of Clinical Medicine and Dentistry, Department of Surgery, Kampala International University Western Campus, Ishaka-Bushenyi, Uganda
- State Specialist Hospital Maiduguri, Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria
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- Faculty of Clinical Medicine and Dentistry, Department of Surgery, Kampala International University Western Campus, Ishaka-Bushenyi, Uganda
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- Faculty of Clinical Medicine and Dentistry, Department of Surgery, Kampala International University Western Campus, Ishaka-Bushenyi, Uganda
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- Faculty of Clinical Medicine and Dentistry, Department of Surgery, Kampala International University Western Campus, Ishaka-Bushenyi, Uganda
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- Faculty of Clinical Medicine and Dentistry, Department of Surgery, Kampala International University Western Campus, Ishaka-Bushenyi, Uganda
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- Faculty of Clinical Medicine and Dentistry, Department of Surgery, Kampala International University Western Campus, Ishaka-Bushenyi, Uganda
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- Faculty of Clinical Medicine and Dentistry, Department of Surgery, Kampala International University Western Campus, Ishaka-Bushenyi, Uganda
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Munihire JB, Balarabe HS, Olasinde AA, Muhumuza J. Complex pelvic fracture with massive hemorrhage in low resource settings: Case report. Radiol Case Rep 2023; 18:4099-4102. [PMID: 37691762 PMCID: PMC10492189 DOI: 10.1016/j.radcr.2023.08.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2023] [Revised: 08/04/2023] [Accepted: 08/05/2023] [Indexed: 09/12/2023] Open
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Pelvic fractures can range from simple, requiring almost no therapy, to complex, mandating the attention of the orthopedic surgeon, trauma surgeon, interventional radiologist, or other specialists because they are associated with multisystem injury and life-threatening hypotension. We present a 16-year-old male who presented with a complex pelvic fracture following a motor vehicle accidents that did not survive despite the efforts in resuscitation. In complex pelvic fracture with hemodynamic instability (hypotension persevered) and high index suspicion of bladder injury, there is an immediate need for operative intervention, regardless of negative/positive FAST (Focused Assessment with Sonography in Trauma).
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- Jeannot Baanitse Munihire
- Faculty of Clinical Medicine and Dentistry, Department of Surgery, Kampala International University Western Campus, Ishaka-Bushenyi, Uganda
- Faculty of Medicine, General Surgery department, Université Catholique la Sapientia de Goma, and Charite Maternelle Hospital, Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo
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- Faculty of Clinical Medicine and Dentistry, Department of Surgery, Kampala International University Western Campus, Ishaka-Bushenyi, Uganda
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- Faculty of Clinical Medicine and Dentistry, Department of Surgery, Kampala International University Western Campus, Ishaka-Bushenyi, Uganda
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Federal Medical Centre, Owo Ondo State, Nigeria
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- Faculty of Clinical Medicine and Dentistry, Department of Surgery, Kampala International University Western Campus, Ishaka-Bushenyi, Uganda
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Baanitse Munihire J, Ntamenya Simpezwe B, Muhumuza J, Kiyaka S, Shamavu Kakuru G, Baabo Buholo G. Acrania-exencephalie in a live newborn delivered at term: A case report. Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.epsc.2022.102547] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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