Franck Katembo Sikakulya, Robinson Ssebuufu, Xaviour Francis Okedi, Moris Baluku, Herman Lule, Sonye Magugu Kiyaka, Joshua Muhumuza, Selamo Fabrice Molen, Godefroy Nyenke Bassara, Musa Abbas Waziri, Stephen Mbae Kithinji, Mugisho Munyerenkana Leocadie, Byamungu Pahari Kagenderezo, Jeannot Baanitse Munihire, Bienfait Mumbere Vahwere, Ahmed Kiswezi, Patrick Kyamanywa
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...
November 22, 2023: BMC Health Services Research