Ten surgical conditions

The dissertation consists of ten different surgical conditions divided into three sections. Sections I comprises of 5 conditions in general surgery. In section II three urological conditions are presented and in section III two conditions on orthopedic and trauma. In with to thanks professor P.R.Hiza for advice given on the general surgery cases, professor P.K. Sarungi on the orthopaedic and trauma section and Mr.B.R. Kirei on advice given on the urology cases. I also wish to thanks professor P.J. Philip, professor. J.K. Shija, Dr. B.M. Minja Dr.H.K. Aziz. Dr D.D. Charles and Dr S.N. Mlay under whom I had the pleasure of working during my surgical training, and under whoe quidance and advice I was able to acquire the surgical knowledge I have. I thanks the Muhimbili medical centre authorities and staff for their permission, assistance and cooperation shown during my study period, and lastly Mrs H.A. Matimbwa for her secretarial assistance.