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Department of SurgeryHealth Sciences
Francis Akwaw Yamoah
6 Publications5 Research Themes6 Open Access
Research Overview & Focus
The researcher investigates various aspects of gastrointestinal pathologies, including acute Gastric Necrosis in a Teenager, Giant primary scrotal lipoma in a low-resource setting: challenges with diagnosis and literature review, Familial adenomatous polyposis: a case study focusing on genetic factors, gastrointestinal stromal tumours in Ghana, and appendicitis management strategies. Their work explores the causes, diagnostics, and treatments of diverse gastrointestinal disorders, aiming to enhance understanding and improve patient care across different settings.
Key Research Themes (5)
Health Sciences
Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management
Health Sciences
Esophageal and GI Pathology
Health Sciences
Gastrointestinal Tumor Research and Treatment
Health Sciences
Genetic factors in colorectal cancer
Health Sciences
Testicular diseases and treatments
Publications (6)
Evaluating the efficacy of dilute povidone-iodine versus normal saline for preventing surgical site infections following appendectomy: a prospective observational study in Ghanaian tertiary hospital
Open AccessA gist on an obscure neoplasm in Ghana: gastrointestinal stromal tumours
Open AccessA Gist of an Obscure Neoplasm in Ghana: Gastrointestinal stromal tumours
Open AccessGiant primary scrotal lipoma in a low-resource setting: challenges with diagnosis and review of literature
Open AccessAcute Gastric Necrosis in a Teenager
Open AccessFamilial adenomatous polyposis: a case study
Open AccessAcademic Metrics
DepartmentDepartment of Surgery
Total Publications6
Research Themes5
Open Access Papers6
Department of Surgery
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology