Short term outcomes of the first pediatric cardiac surgery program in Rwanda
The 30-day surgical outcomes are favorable compared to programs with a similar case mix, showing that pediatric cardiac surgery can be safely performed in developing countries with local cardiac teams. Prolonged bypass and cross clamp times were associated with higher complication rates and increased inotrope use was associated with longer intensive care unit stay.
Authors
- Yayehyirad Ejigu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4468-5534)
- Vongai Christine Mlambo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3468-7018)
- Gaston Nyirigira (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1919-0495)
- Yves Mutabandama
- Rex Wong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7742-5934)
- Emmanuel Rusingiza (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2296-7645)
- Habtamu Sime
- Yi‐Han Lin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0469-8069)
- Kara L. Neil (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-2586-0974)
- Bertrand Byishimo
- Gloria Rukomeza
- Michel R. Gatera
- Yilkal C. Sewnet
Institutions
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Kigali (RW)
- Rwanda Military Hospital (RW)
- University of Global Health Equity (RW)
- Stanford University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Published
- 2024-12-31
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-024-03295-5
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Congenital Heart Disease Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.77