Evaluation of Adenotonsillectomy Complications in Rwandan Hospitals

Adenotonsillectomy is among the most common surgical operation undertaken by otolaryngologists. Its complications especially the postoperative bleeding continues to be the focus of controversies all over the world. However, little is known in developing countries and none in Rwanda. The aim of this book is to evaluate the adenotonsillectomy complications in Rwandan referral hospitals. This observational prospective and descriptive study was conducted between July 2013 and January 2014 at UTHK, UTHB and KFH. It included patients who underwent adenotonsillectomy. Information about the patient age, gender, indication for surgery, technique, complications, management and hospital stay was recorded. Our study found a low incidence of adenotonsillectomy complications in Rwandan referral hospitals.

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Il Dr. Isaïe NCOGOZA è un medico con un Master in Medicina in Orecchio, Naso e Gola conseguito presso l'Università del Rwanda nell'agosto 2014. È chirurgo otorinolaringoiatra consulente presso l'University Teaching Hospital di Kigali e docente presso l'Università del Ruanda, CMHS.