Browsing by Author "Maine, Rebecca"
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Cesarean Section Surgical Site Infections in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Multi-Country Study from Medecins Sans Frontieres
Chu, Kathryn; Maine, Rebecca; Trelles, Miguel (Springer US, 2014)Background: Surgical site infections (SSI) are a significant cause of post-surgical morbidity and mortality and can be an indicator of surgical quality. The objectives of this study were to measure post-operative SSI after ... -
Non-Obstetric Surgical Care at Three Rural District Hospitals in Rwanda: More Human Capacity and Surgical Equipment May Increase Operative Care
Muhirwa, Ernest; Habiyakare, Caste; Hedt-Gauthier, Bethany L.; Odhiambo, Jackline; Maine, Rebecca; Gupta, Neil; Toma, Gabriel; Nkurunziza, Theoneste; Mpunga, Tharcisse; Mukankusi, Jeanne; Riviello, Robert (Springer International Publishing, 2016)Background: Most mortality attributable to surgical emergencies occurs in low- and middle-income countries. District hospitals, which serve as the first-level surgical facility in rural sub-Saharan Africa, are often ... -
An Opportunity for Diagonal Development in Global Surgery: Cleft Lip and Palate Care in Resource-Limited Settings
Patel, Pratik Bharat; Hoyler, Marguerite Mcmillan; Maine, Rebecca Gwynne; Hughes, Christopher D.; Hagander, Lars Erik; Meara, John Gerard (Hindawi Publishing Corporation, 2012)Global cleft surgery missions have provided much-needed care to millions of poor patients worldwide. Still, surgical capacity in low- and middle-income countries is generally inadequate. Through surgical missions, global ...