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Operative trauma in low-resource settings: The experience of Médecins Sans Frontières in environments of conflict, postconflict, and disaster

Wong EG, Dominguez LB, Trelles M, Ayobi S, Hazraty K, Kasonga C, Basimuoneye JP, Santiague L, Kamal M, Rahmoun A, Kushner AL
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Abstract
Conflicts and disasters remain prevalent in low- and middle-income countries, and injury remains a leading cause of death worldwide. The objective of this study was to describe the operative procedures performed for injury-related pathologies at facilities supported by Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) to guide the planning of future responses.

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Subject Area

surgery & trauma care

Languages

English
DOI
10.1016/j.surg.2014.12.021
Published Date
01 May 2015
PubMed ID
25934022
Journal
Surgery
Volume | Issue | Pages
Volume 157, Issue 5
Issue Date
2015-05-01
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