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Cureus | Seasonality of Primary Small Bowel Volvulus and Its Variations Based on Sex and Place of Residence, North Western Ethiopia

Background

Primary small bowel volvulus is a common surgical emergency in some parts of the globe. Its seasonal nature has not been widely researched. The main objective of this study was to assess its underlying patterns among different gender and geographical location.

Materials and methods

A hospital-based retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted from November 2020 to February 2021 at two comprehensive specialized hospitals in North West Ethiopia. The monthly count of primary small bowel volvulus was analyzed for patterns using Minitab 18. Graphical techniques such as run sequence plots, multiple box plots, and correlogram were used. Additive decomposition was also done. The degree of seasonal variation was measured in terms of seasonal indices generated for each month. A chi-square goodness-of-fit test at p < 0.05 was applied to determine statistical significance.

Results

A total of 235 patients were found to have surgica ....

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Determinants of severe acute malnutrition among children aged 6-23 months in bahir dar city public hospitals, Northwest Ethiopia, 2020: a case control study.

Severe acute malnutrition is a major problem among developing countries and it is one of the major causes of mortality and morbidity in Ethiopia. The impact is more severe among children aged 6-23 months. Severely malnourished children are nine times more likely to die than healthy children. Identification of the determinants of severe acute malnutrition under […] ....

Bahir Dar , Northwest Ethiopia , Felege Hiwot Comprehensive Specialized Hospital , Tibebe Ghion Specialized ,