A Review Of Hydatidosis As Seen In Kenyatta National Hospital Over Ten Year Period May 1975 - April 1984
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Date
1985-04Author
Gikenye, Gabriel W
Type
ThesisLanguage
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A retrospective study of hydatidosis between
May 1975 - April, 1984 was carried out. Age, Sex,
ethnicity and geographical distribution were investigated.
Aspects of clinical presentation, the scope of investigations
and modalities of treatment were explored.
60% were either in their childhood, adolescence
and early adulthood (5-24years). There was a male:female
ratio 1:1.3. Turkana, Maasai and Kikuyus constituted 83%
but several groups were involved. It was found to be
widely distributed throughout Kenya. Surgical therapy
was given to 50% of patients chemotherapy to 17,1%
and a combination to 15.3%. More than 7% received no
treatment.
The results are represented In full and discussed.
AIMS
a) To analyze demographic data,sex, age, ethnic group
and district of origin and thereby the occurrence of
clinical disease in humans in Kenya.
b) Determine the main complaints and the average
duration before medical advice is sought; compare
different ethnic groups in Kenya.
c) Review the investigations performed, their
adequacy and try to determine the most suitable ones In
this environment.
d) Determine frequency of anatomical sites affected.
e) Review of therapy over the study period,
advantages and disadvantages of various therapeutic
modalities with special reference to surgical complications.
Citation
Master of medicine,(surgery)University of Nairobi,1985.Publisher
University of Nairobi surgery