A5044380683- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Hernia repair and management
- Urological Disorders and Treatments
- Wound Healing and Treatments
- Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Urologic and reproductive health conditions
- Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Management
- Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
- Pelvic and Acetabular Injuries
- Trauma and Emergency Care Studies
- Ureteral procedures and complications
- Genital Health and Disease
- Injury Epidemiology and Prevention
- Burn Injury Management and Outcomes
- Cleft Lip and Palate Research
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction
- Social Media in Health Education
- Congenital Anomalies and Fetal Surgery
- Hip and Femur Fractures
- Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing
- Vascular Procedures and Complications
Federal Teaching Hospital Abakaliki
2018-2025
Ebonyi State University
2020-2024
Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike
2021-2024
Creative Commons
2023
Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University
2022-2023
University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital
2023
University of Nigeria
2023
Enugu State University of Science and Technology
2023
Nnamdi Azikiwe University
2022
Jos University Teaching Hospital
2004
Background: Surgical training in developing climes is predominantly based on the apprenticeship model. The number of surgical residents has increased worldwide. now have limited clinical exposure and decreased operation opportunities. This challenge overcome by incorporation simulation models training. It necessary to evaluate extent utilization simulation-based this digital era. Aim: objective study was knowledge use among surgeons Southeastern Nigeria. Methods: conducted consultants three...
Neonatal circumcision is the oldest and most common surgical procedure The safety, ease, outcomes of various methods procedures for neonatal have become increasingly focus in reviews this procedure. This study aimed to identify easy, safe acceptable method circumcision. prospective involved 357 male neonates, divided into three groups based on used circumcision: artery-forceps, bone-cutter, Gomco methods. Clamps were uniformly applied 7 minutes (420 seconds). assessed time, primary...
BackgroundMenstruation has a variable pattern. Knowledge of age at menarche and providing accurate information to adolescent girls is necessary allay anxiety, treat menstrual morbidities, improve their quality life.ObjectiveTo determine the characteristics secondary school in Abakaliki.Materials methodsA cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted seven schools Abakaliki among 960 female students. A total 450 were randomly selected for study. pretested self-administered questionnaire...
Indiscriminate antimicrobial use is one of the greatest contributors to resistance. A low level asepsis in hospitals and inadequate laboratory support have been adduced as reasons for indiscriminate antimicrobials among surgical patients. At present, there are no guidelines presumptive antibiotic Nigeria sub-Saharan Africa.Surgical inpatients at study hospital were surveyed determine degree compliance with prescription quality indicators.A cross-sectional survey was conducted all May 2019...
Background . Birth preparedness and complication readiness (BP/CR) concept is based on the premise that preparing for birth being ready complications reduce all three phases of delay to a bad obstetric outcome. Objectives To determine knowledge BP/CR with its determinants index among pregnant women in Abakaliki, southeast Nigeria. Methods A cross-sectional survey was done between 1 st March 2019 31 July 450 randomly selected antenatal attendees at Mile Four Hospital, The data were obtained...
Lassa fever (LF) is an acute viral haemorrhagic illness with various non-specific clinical manifestations. Neurological symptoms are rare at the early stage of disease, but may be seen in late stages, severely ill patients.The aim this study was to describe epidemiological evolution, socio-demographic profiles, characteristics, and outcomes patients during two outbreaks Ebonyi State, between December 2017 2018. Routinely collected data from all admitted Virology Centre hospital period were...
We report two cases of acute appendicitis in right incarcerated inguinal hernia (Amyand's hernia). One patient had gangrenous that affected the adjoining caecum. A limited hemicolectomy was done by extending groin incision laterally and proximally. The second simple appendicectomy. Posterior wall repaired using nylon darn both cases. Acute should be considered differential diagnosis obstructed hernia. East African Medical Journal Vol.81(9) 2004: 490-491
Background: Patient satisfaction, a measure of the extent to which patient is content with health care he or she receives from his her provider, an effective means evaluating performance hospital leading service improvement and attraction more patients. In country whose leadership currently calls for change attitude citizenry, it pertinent assess how this has been accepted in institutions, especially among most stigmatized group patients, by assessing latter’s level satisfaction quality...
Breast necrotizing fasciitis is a rare condition that has tendency to rapidly progress with untoward morbidity and potential mortality. Its rarity often results misdiagnosis the fulminant course of disease. We wish present case managed nipple areola conservation following early intervention. report 28-year-old woman for unilateral right breast stillbirth resultant congestion in background hypoalbuminemia. Early intervention ensured nipple-areola salvage. Wound was covered split-thickness...
Abstract Background We describe diverse clinical characteristics and course of confirmed mpox cases managed in a Nigerian tertiary health facility. Methods Clinical epidemiologic data were analyzed, highlighting the unusual presentations polymerase chain reaction (PCR)–confirmed observed during 2022 outbreak. Results Out 17 suspected cases, 13 (76.4%) PCR for mpox. The mean ± SD age participants was 28.62 10.29 years (range, 2–55), which 9 (64.3%) male. Of PCR-confirmed 5 (38.5%) had...
Truncal obesity and its associated health risk is an enormous burden. The traditional surgical treatment modality liposuction or lipoabdominoplasty. An uncommon mode of the use abdominoplasty alone as a component. aim this report to show satisfactory outcome only component in management severe truncal elderly male patient. We 75 year old Nigerian trader who had with gross abdominal asymmetry cardiovascular diabetes mellitus co-morbidities well bilateral knee osteoarthritis social isolation...
Introduction: chronic leg ulcers cause a prolonged hospital stay with devastating effects on the patients. Several modifiable factors are taken care of to reduce duration stay. A further measure hasten wound bed preparation pre-grafting and graft healing post-grafting is negative pressure dressing.
Burn injury is one of the severest type known to medicine. The metabolic demand on body if not well managed can result in varying outcomes. Local practices, early access health care and extent has been shown affect outcome. However, obvious ignorance /and inability implement preventive strategies made it impossible reduce incidence. Inadequate planning policy contributes pressure system. Defining local epidemiology pertinent for any successful implementation at all levels. This a prospective...
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Haematological cancers are clonal diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs, with distribution pattern not known in our locality. This study aimed to describe prevalence haematological among adults Abakaliki, Nigeria.This was an 8-year retrospective which hospital records/case notes adult patients diagnosed managed for from May 2012 April 2020 were reviewed. Data obtained analysed SPSS software, version 20.One hundred thirty-five cases included study, 72 (53.4%) males 63 (46.6%) females...
Abstract Background Necrotizing soft tissue infection of the ear following piercing is a very rare condition. It easily misdiagnosed leading to reconstructive morbidities and mortality in neonates. High clinical suspicion important for early diagnosis. Our knowledge, this first case reported literature unique initial presentation. We hope heighten awareness necrotizing ensure aggressive intervention. Case presentation report set 19-day-old female twin neonates who developed bilateral sores...
antenatal care is a specialized pattern of organized for pregnant women to improve their chances safe delivery. Assessment patients' perception healthcare services one the ways measuring quality as satisfied patients are likely come back they need and recommend others.this cross-sectional study. Two hundred eighty-four booked attendees were randomly selected at clinic Federal Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki in November 2016 interviewed using semi-structured questionnaire. Items questionnaire...
Introduction Obesity is a disease that adversely affects quality of life, mortality and morbidity it associated with sedentary lifestyle. This study evaluated the effect circuit-exercise training on cardiorespiratory indices, body image, composition in obese undergraduate students. Methods Ninety undergraduates (69 females 21 Males) were assigned to either group/study or non-exercise/control group. The exercise program comprised 40 minutes circuit-training (resistance aerobic) sessions,...
Background: The perioperative mortality rate (POMR) has been recognized as a useful indicator to measure surgical safety at an institutional or national level. POMR can thus be used tool identify procedures that carry the highest rates and provide hindsight based on past experiences. Aim: To document pattern of factors influence it district hospitals in southeast Nigeria. Patients Methods: This was retrospective study cases Nigeria between January 2014 December 2018. All mortalities from...
Background: The cephalic index and head circumference are important anthropometric parameters that can provide insights into the physical characteristics growth patterns of populations. There is dearth data on Cephalic Index Head Igbo Children Adolescents. Method: This study examined 725 children adolescents aged 5 to 19 years in Enugu, South-eastern Nigeria, using a cross-sectional approach. Results: majority participants exhibited mesocephalic shape (43.2%), with brachycephalic...
Background: Benign skin tumors are non-malignant neoplasms of origin. They not uncommon and some have the dreaded propensity for malignant transformation. Aim: The aim this study is to determine morphological pattern distribution benign in a tertiary hospital southeast Nigeria. Methods: This retrospective review all histologically diagnosed at teaching Nigeria between 2009 2019. Information was gathered from patients’ clinical notes registers on age, sex, region body involved, histological...
An important indicator of mothers' satisfaction with their care is birth satisfaction. Maternal health can only be deemed to good quality if mothers are satisfied the they received. This increases maternal joy. A vital tool for understanding delivery process from mother's point view Birth Satisfaction Scale - Revised (BSS-R). Nigeria stands gain modification and implementation BSS-R in terms improving care, measuring health, reducing high prevalence adverse obstetric outcomes. The purpose...