SaveSmile: an annual cleft repair mission in Sudan
Low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are often burdened by disease, beyond the scope of their healthcare capabilities. Sudan, in particular, lacks the resources and expertise to surgically repair orofacial clefts. This paper highlights Sudan's need for medical aid from other countries and o...
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| author | Maarya Akmal Rhea Zahir Zain Zahir Junaid Ahmed Tarannum Lateef |
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| description | Low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are often burdened by disease, beyond the scope of their healthcare capabilities. Sudan, in particular, lacks the resources and expertise to surgically repair orofacial clefts. This paper highlights Sudan's need for medical aid from other countries and outside organizations and the procedures by which they collaborate with local entities to provide relief to those affected by cleft in Sudan. Additionally, this study reports on the prevalence of type of cleft lip and palate as well as rates and explanations of surgical complications over a period of 10 years and the short and long-term benefits to society. Paper copies of patient data was digitalized and run through statistical programs to look for patterns of demographics and diagnoses. Most patients were male, under four years old, and had a cleft lip. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-1bba873a062b45d2824ae1b3a5a347f52025-08-20T02:07:23ZengInishmore Laser Scientific Publishing LtdJournal of Global Health Reports2399-16232022-05-01610.29392/001c.35266SaveSmile: an annual cleft repair mission in SudanMaarya AkmalRhea ZahirZain ZahirJunaid AhmedTarannum LateefLow- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are often burdened by disease, beyond the scope of their healthcare capabilities. Sudan, in particular, lacks the resources and expertise to surgically repair orofacial clefts. This paper highlights Sudan's need for medical aid from other countries and outside organizations and the procedures by which they collaborate with local entities to provide relief to those affected by cleft in Sudan. Additionally, this study reports on the prevalence of type of cleft lip and palate as well as rates and explanations of surgical complications over a period of 10 years and the short and long-term benefits to society. Paper copies of patient data was digitalized and run through statistical programs to look for patterns of demographics and diagnoses. Most patients were male, under four years old, and had a cleft lip.https://doi.org/10.29392/001c.35266 |
| spellingShingle | Maarya Akmal Rhea Zahir Zain Zahir Junaid Ahmed Tarannum Lateef SaveSmile: an annual cleft repair mission in Sudan Journal of Global Health Reports |
| title | SaveSmile: an annual cleft repair mission in Sudan |
| title_full | SaveSmile: an annual cleft repair mission in Sudan |
| title_fullStr | SaveSmile: an annual cleft repair mission in Sudan |
| title_full_unstemmed | SaveSmile: an annual cleft repair mission in Sudan |
| title_short | SaveSmile: an annual cleft repair mission in Sudan |
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