Open abdominal wall defects and open spina bifida at a regional hospital in northern KwaZulu-Natal - bellwether conditions for neonatal surgery capacity

CONCLUSION: Newborns with open SB or AWDs experience marked delays in reaching definitive care. This is more pronounced for cases of SB and was not influenced by the pandemic. Lack of tertiary service capacity (including bed availability, limited staff, and theatre time) is the most important limiting factor.PMID:38568126

Source: South African Journal of Surgery - April 3, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: R Vosloo G Wyer L Naidoo B Enicker A G Maharaj N C Kapongo Source Type: research