title: Plastic surgery in a rural African hospital: spectrum and implications.
abstract: A review of general surgical work undertaken at a large bush hospital in Africa revealed a high proportion (16-19%) of reconstructive/plastic cases. The reasons for this are discussed, together with the feasibility of current reconstructive techniques in such a situation in the developing world. The implications for future surgical planning and the training of surgeons for developing countries are discussed.
mesh_terms: D000768:Anesthesia, General; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003906:Developing Countries; D004503:Education, Medical, Graduate; D005260:Female; D006780:Hospitals, Rural; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000193:education / Q000379:methods; D013636:Tanzania