Browsing Journal Article by Author "Sikakulya, Franck Katembo"

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    • Local anesthesia versus saddle block for open hemorrhoidectomy: cost-analysis from a randomized, double blind controlled trial 

      Sikakulya, Franck Katembo; Ssebuufu, Robinson; Okedi, Francis Xaviour; Baluku, Moris; Lule, Herman; Kiyaka, Sonye Magugu; Muhumuza, Joshua; Molen, Selamo Fabrice; Bassara, Godefroy Nyenke; Waziri, Musa Abbas; Kithinji, Stephen Mbae; Mugisho Munyerenkana, Leocadie; Kagenderezo, Byamungu Pahari; Munihire, Jeannot Baanitse; Vahwere, Bienfait Mumbere; Kiswezi, Ahmed; Kyamanywa, Patrick (BMC Springer Nature, 2023-11-22)
      Despite the benefits attributed to the use of local anesthesia (LA) for open hemorrhoidectomy (OH) in developed countries, this technique is still not considered as the first line technique in low-income countries such ...

    • Pain assessment following open hemorrhoidectomy under local anesthesia versus saddle block: a multicenter randomized controlled trial 

      Sikakulya, Franck Katembo; Ssebuufu, Robinson; Okedi, Francis Xaviour; Baluku, Moris; Lule, Herman; Kiyaka, Sonye Magugu; Kyamanywa, Patrick (BMC Springer Nature, 2023-05-12)
      There is disparity in evidence on pain assessment post open hemorrhoidectomy (OH) using local anesthesia and its use in developing countries compared to developed countries. Therefore, we conducted this study to assess ...

    • Use of face masks to limit the spread of the COVID-19 among western Ugandans: Knowledge, attitude and practices 

      Sikakulya, Franck Katembo; Ssebuufu, Robinson; Binezero Mambo, Simon; Pius, Theophilus; Kabanyoro, Annet; Kamahoro, Elizabeth; Mulumba, Yusuf; Kakule Muhongya, Jean; Kyamanywa, Patrick (PLOS One, 2021-03-24)
      The world is grappling with an ever-changing COVID-19 pandemic using preventive measures such as personal hygiene, face masks, restrictions on travel and gatherings in communities, in addition to a race to find a vaccine. ...