10.7916/THEJGH.V1I1.4927
Dewan, Michael C.
Warf, Benjamin C.
Mugamba, John
Diagnosing Dandy-Walker Complex by Computed Tomography: Experience in Uganda and Recommendations for Hospitals in Resource-Limited Settings
The Journal of Global Health at Columbia University
2011
2020-02-29
2020-06-07
2011-04-01
en
Article
33-526-4927
14-16 Pages
Clinicians in the developing world – particularly those treating infants and patients with congenital neurological diseases – should be equipped with the knowledge to diagnose Dandy-Walker complex (DWC) without relying on solely magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). In this paper, we will outline our recommendations for accurate diagnosis of DWC using computed tomography (CT) imaging on a sample of East African patients treated at our hospital in Uganda. Finally, we present a closer look at the social obstacles faced by this unique disease, and offer a framework for approaching these challenges.
The Journal of Global Health at Columbia University, Vol. 1 No. 1 (2011): Spring 2011