A5061760396- Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Hernia repair and management
- Surgical site infection prevention
- Enhanced Recovery After Surgery
- Hip and Femur Fractures
- Gastric Cancer Management and Outcomes
- Trauma and Emergency Care Studies
- Sarcoma Diagnosis and Treatment
- Pelvic and Acetabular Injuries
- Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Management
- Gastrointestinal Tumor Research and Treatment
- Case Reports on Hematomas
- Intestinal Malrotation and Obstruction Disorders
- Climate Change and Health Impacts
- Trauma Management and Diagnosis
- Autopsy Techniques and Outcomes
- Child Abuse and Related Trauma
- COVID-19 diagnosis using AI
- Congenital gastrointestinal and neural anomalies
- Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing
- Burn Injury Management and Outcomes
- Therapeutic Uses of Natural Elements
- Ectopic Pregnancy Diagnosis and Management
- Intraperitoneal and Appendiceal Malignancies
Tamale Teaching Hospital
2020-2024
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
2024
University for Development Studies
2020-2021
At the beginning of COVID-19 pandemic, early modelling studies estimated a reduction in childhood vaccinations low- and middle-income countries. Regular provision both curative preventive services such as antenatal care immunizations has been negatively affected since onset pandemic. Our study was aimed at examining impact that pandemic had on vaccination Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH). A mixed methods design employed for study, which conducted Child Welfare Clinic (CWC) TTH. With...
Background . Polytrauma refers to multiple life‐threatening injuries more than 2 bodily regions with some significant physiologic derangement. It is a major cause of morbidity and mortality globally. This study aimed evaluate the epidemiological profile polytrauma outline distribution extremity fractures among cases in Northern Ghana. Methods A retrospective cross‐sectional was conducted at Accident Emergency Department Tamale Teaching Hospital. Data were extracted using data collection tool...
Introduction Coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19), which started in late December, 2019, has spread to affect 216 countries and territories around the world. Globally, number of cases SARS-CoV-2 infection been growing exponentially. There is pressure on flatten curves break transmission. Most are practicing partial or total lockdown, vaccination, massive education hygiene, social distancing, isolation cases, quarantine exposed various screening approaches such as temperature symptom-based Some...
This is the case of a 31-year-old farmer diagnosed with an open right ankle fracture and tetanus sustained from accident after opting for traditional bonesetter treatment. Open fractures increase risk infection therefore herbal treatment should be discouraged. Source control important holistic management tetanus.
Abstract Lipoma is the commonest benign mesenchymal tumor composed of matured adipocytes. A literature search revealed few reported cases giant scrotal lipoma. This article aims to report a lipoma weighing 1100 g and illustrate our challenges with diagnostic process in low-resource setting. 28-year-old male presented huge right mass. Examination mass had no cough impulse. It was firm, non-tender lobulated, definite edges. Scrotal sonography suspicious Intraoperatively, there an encapsulated...
Finger ring entrapment could compromise the neurovascular status of finger if not treated promptly. We aimed to report two cases neglected following minor blunt trauma hand and illustrate some lessons for clinical practice. Both patients were right-hand dominant, presented 3-4 weeks after onset symptoms, had circumferential ulceration affected fingers. The removal both rings was performed using a wire cutter bender. Neglected result in multiple sequelae finger. Timely invention is crucial...
Introduction: During the COVID-19 pandemic and in aftermath of it, there was a surge use alcohol-based hand sanitizer (ABHS). This because Center for Disease Control Prevention World Health Organization recommended it as an essential commodity hygiene reduction infection transmission. However, alcohol is flammable has potential to cause burns if ignited. There are few reports ABHS-related literature. We aim report 8 cases ABHS Northern Ghana sound clarion call stakeholders on disturbing...
Foreign body (FB) aspiration is a common preventable cause of death among children between ages 1-3 years. A rare case an aspirated sharp metallic object in 4-year-old boy that migrated from the left lung to GIT after year presented bronchoscopy and thoracotomy failed retrieve it.A with cough aspirating sewing machine needle. He was stable normal chest findings. Previous attempts done CT revealed foreign lower lobe. FB could not be palpated nor visualized intraoperatively. Flexible also...
Key Clinical Message This is the case of a 51‐year‐old woman with chronic progressive external ophthalmoplegia (CPEO) alongside some comorbidities in low‐resource setting. report seeks to sensitise clinicians about this rare condition order increase their index suspicion and avoid misdiagnosis.
Intussusception is a common pediatric surgical emergency that results from the introversion of one loop bowel into another.It in children between 3 months and years.Recurrence intussusception said to be non-operative reduction negligible after operative reduction.In this case report, we aim discuss post-operative ileo-ileal (POI) 7 days laparotomy resection on account gangrenous ileo-colic intussusception.A 13-month-old male patient presented with bloody stools associated abdominal...
Spigelian hernia is an uncommon form of abdominal wall hernia. The symptoms can be insidious but the commonest are pain or a lump on anterior wall. Diagnosis challenging, use ultrasonography and contrast enhanced CT (CECT) scan essential to avoid diagnostic delays. In view high risk incarceration strangulation anticipated, urgent operative intervention necessary. this case report, 42-year old multiparous woman presented with bilateral lumps no signs obstruction strangulation. clinical...
Galactocele is a non-neoplastic cystic breast lesion found commonly inpostpartum or lactating women.It may mimic neoplastic because of the timing its occurrence and clinicopathological changes in affected tissue.It thus pose diagnostic challenge to clinicians absence advanced imaging technology histopathological examination.We present 30-year-old woman para 7 (5 alive, 2 dead) from northern region Ghana with an ulcerated giant galactocele 4 years duration.The started after fourth child (aged...
Duplicate appendix is a rare anatomic variation of the vermiform with an incidence rate 0.004–0.009 %. A Meckel's diverticulum (MD) common congenital anomaly resulting from persistence omphalomesenteric duct. It may present as lower gastrointestinal hemorrhage, intestinal obstruction, or inflammation. The co-existence MD and duplex our literture search revealed only 2 previous reports. objective this article to report co-existing symptomatic in child, review literature, illustrate challenges...
Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) is the practice of cutting parts female external genitalia in fulfillment sociocultural obligations and some cases for nonmedical reasons. It classified into 4 main types depending on extent cutting. Some forms FGM/C are common at least 29 countries globally, mainly Africa. The overall prevalence Ghana approximately 4%. motivation this varies from community to but includes cultural values, uplifting girl child, and, according reports, reducing sexual...
Veils are thin garments that worn over the head, wrapped round neck, and left hanging loosely torso up to thighs. They also known as scarf or "dupatta." can get entangled in spokes of motorbikes belt-driven machinery resulting a variety life-threating injuries.We report nine major cases veil entanglement injuries (VEI) presented Orthopedic Unit Tamale Teaching Hospital from July 10, 2017 June 12, 2020. All patients were females with ages ranging 5-months 44-year. accidents involved either...
Penetrating injuries to the brain are rare and have a mortality rate of 40% if they high velocity. They could occur accidentally or intentionally from suicidal homicidal attempts. Impalement head be complicated by intracranial hemorrhage, neurological deficits, infection, epilepsy but usually good prognosis. A craniotomy is preferred surgical intervention for such injuries. 20-year-old male with bipolar disorder presented primary-care facility nail at vertex head, presumed self-inflicted,...
Abstract Background Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumour is a rare but potentially curable tumour of the gastrointestinal tract accounting for up to 1% all tumours. The discovery Imatinib mesylate, novel tyrosine kinase inhibitor has improved chances even unresectable, recurrent, or metastatic diseases. Methods This study sought document clinical and pathological characteristics GISTs from two tertiary hospitals in Ghana that have undergone immunohistochemistry confirmation between 2014 2021....
Childhood colorectal cancers are extremely rare and so is Osteochondromatosis. Both diseases do not have epidemiological records in African countries. The aim of this report to present a coexistence CRC multiple enchondromas child.A case 12-year-old boy who presented with large bowel obstruction secondary an advanced tumor the descending colon. He was also diagnosed osteochondromas affecting legs, arms, ribs, scapula, clavicle pelvis. No positive family history recorded. An urgent left...
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumour is a rare but potentially curable tumour of the gastrointestinal tract accounting for up to 1% all tumours. The discovery Imatinib mesylate, novel tyrosine kinase inhibitor has improved chances even unresectable, recurrent, or metastatic diseases.This study sought document clinical and pathological characteristics GISTs from two tertiary hospitals in Ghana that have undergone immunohistochemistry confirmation between 2014 2021.The median age subjects was 50...
There is paucity of scientific data on intussusception in pregnancy globally which makes it a rare clinical occurrence. The symptoms may mimic obstetric conditions and thus presents diagnostic dilemma to clinicians. A high index suspicion therefore needed order establish preoperative diagnosis. We present 29-year old woman, gravida 5 para 4, 2 alive dead (G5P42A+2D) at 23-weeksâ 6 days gestation from northern Ghana, who was referred Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH) as case acute abdomen....
Necrotizing soft tissue infection (NSTI) is an aggressive and rapidly spreading that could be associated with high mortality. Early diagnosis can challenging so a index of suspicion needed. Bedside ultrasonography (USG) computed tomography (CT) scan employed to aid in diagnosis. The objective this report describe the diagnostic process resource challenged setting review literature. We present elderly patient necrotizing fasciitis anterior abdominal wall as complication neglected strangulated...
Anorectal malformation (ARM) constitutes a wide range of developmental anomalies affecting the distal part colon and urogenital tracts. Rectosigmoid perforation complicating ARM with perineal fistula discharging meconium air is extremely uncommon rarely reported. Here, we report two cases rectosigmoid perforations in rectoperineal fistulae who had contrasting outcomes. Two full term male neonates, both birth weight 3.2kg, Case 1 case 2, were diagnosed following clinical evaluation on day 2 4...
Intussusception is when section of bowel drawn into another. It considered the commonest cause intestinal obstruction in children. associated with a favorable outcome diagnosis and management are prompt. Non-operative techniques employed most cases surgical reduction occurring third cases. Situs anomalies rare spectrum congenital involving malpositioning thoracoabdominal viscera. inversus totalis commoner subdivision situs spectrum. The condition several including, katagener's syndrome. Its...
Giant encapsulated haematoma of the anterior abdominal wall is an unusual complication mesh incisional hernia repair. The commonest symptoms are swelling and pain. It can be diagnosed with ultrasonography Computed Tomography (CT) scan. objective this case report to illustrate challenges management a complex pathology in high-risk term pregnancy. In report, 28-year-old morbidly obese multiparous woman two previous ventral repairs caesarian sections, presented at prenatal clinic protruding...