Table 6 Types of surgical procedures performed for the victims at Adult Emergency Department of Tikur Anbessa specialized hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, January—March 2013
Types of surgical procedure | Frequency (N = 187) | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Treatment of fracture | 108 | 57.7 |
Wound debridement | 27 | 14.4 |
Under water seal drainage | 15 | 8.0 |
Relocation of dislocation | 8 | 4.3 |
Craniotomy | 5 | 2.7 |
Exploratory laparatomy | 5 | 2.7 |
Burr hole | 5 | 2.7 |
Skin grafting | 4 | 2.1 |
Tracheostomy | 2 | 1.1 |
Limb re-amputation | 2 | 1.1 |
Ventricular shunt | 1 | 0.5 |
Other surgical procedures | 5 | 2.7 |