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Samuel Debrah

University of Cape Coast
Verified email at ucc.edu.gh
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Current concepts in anal fissures

AA Ayantunde, SA Debrah - World journal of surgery, 2006 - Springer
Introduction Anal fissure is a common and distressing problem the true incidence of which is
probably higher than recorded. There is a progressive understanding of the …

[HTML][HTML] Pattern of breast cancer distribution in Ghana: a survey to enhance early detection, diagnosis, and treatment

…, S Eliason, S Mohammed Adamu, S Debrah - International journal of …, 2016 - hindawi.com
Background. Nearly 70% of women diagnosed with breast cancer in Ghana are in advanced
stages of the disease due especially to low awareness, resulting in limited treatment …

The influence of age on the outcome of treatment of elderly patients with colorectal cancer

S Ahmed, D Howel, S Debrah - Journal of geriatric oncology, 2014 - Elsevier
Objectives We investigated factors associated with post-operative mortality rates in those
aged ≥ 60, and in particular, the relative survival of age bands within this group. Methods …

District-level hospital trauma care audit filters: Delphi technique for defining context-appropriate indicators for quality improvement initiative evaluation in developing …

…, J Ankomah, E Appiah-Denkyira, P Baffoe, S Debrah… - Injury, 2016 - Elsevier
Introduction Prospective clinical audit of trauma care improves outcomes for the injured in
high-income countries (HICs). However, equivalent, context-appropriate audit filters for use in …

[HTML][HTML] Breast-i is an effective and reliable adjunct screening tool for detecting early tumour related angiogenesis of breast cancers in low resource sub-saharan …

FN Ghartey, D Watmough, S Debrah… - International Journal of …, 2018 - hindawi.com
Background. What cheaper alternative breast screening procedures are available to younger
women in addition to clinical breast examination (CBE) in Sub-Saharan countries? In 2009…

[HTML][HTML] Routine sterile glove and instrument change at the time of abdominal wound closure to prevent surgical site infection (ChEETAh): a model-based cost …

…, A Asante-Asamani, B Boakye, SA Debrah… - The Lancet Global …, 2024 - thelancet.com
Background Surgical site infection (SSI) is a major burden on patients and health systems.
This study assessed the cost-effectiveness of routine change of sterile gloves and instruments …

In‐Country Training by the Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons: An Initiative that has Aided Surgeon Retention and Distribution in Ghana

A Gyedu, S Debrah, K Agbedinu… - World journal of …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Background Prior to 2003, production of new surgeons in Ghana was limited. In 2003, the
Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons (GCPS) initiated the first wholly in‐country …

[HTML][HTML] Routine sterile glove and instrument change at the time of abdominal wound closure to prevent surgical site infection (ChEETAh): a model-based cost …

…, A Asante-Asamani, B Boakye, SA Debrah… - The Lancet Global …, 2024 - thelancet.com
Background Surgical site infection (SSI) is a major burden on patients and health systems.
This study assessed the cost-effectiveness of routine change of sterile gloves and instruments …

Creating a colorectal surgery fellowship in Ghana to address the growing need for colorectal surgeons in West Africa

…, KV Panzer, CK Dally, SR Debrah… - Diseases of the Colon …, 2023 - journals.lww.com
(CRCs) more than doubled between 1990 and 2019, with approximately 2.7 million new cases
diagnosed each year. 1 In Africa, 66,000 cases of CRC were diagnosed in 2020. 2 As low…

Review of inguinal hernia repairs by various surgical techniques in a district general hospital in the UK

…, K Kittappa, MH Mulchandani, S Debrah… - Indian Journal of …, 2011 - Springer
Inguinal hernia is the commonest surgical operation. This is a large study from a district
general hospital. The study spanned over 2 years with 2 further years of follow up. It is a …