Significant improvement in quality of life following surgery for hydrocoele caused by lymphatic filariasis in Malawi: A prospective cohort study
Conclusion/SignificanceSurgery had a significant positive impact on many aspects of a patient ’s life, and the expansion of this treatment to all those affected in LF endemic areas would greatly improve the quality of men’s and their families’ lives, and greatly contribute to the global goal of providing universal health care.
Source: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases - Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Hannah Betts Source Type: research
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