Pregnancy is associated with an increased psychological burden on women. This may be worsened by uncertainty occasioned pandemics such as the recent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The study aims to investigate status of pregnant women following COVID-19 pandemic in Kenya. descriptive cross-sectional was conducted amongst 126 at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi. Data women's sociodemographic and obstetric factors, levels depression, anxiety, insomnia were recorded a questionnaire....

A myasthenic crisis is a severe, life-threatening exacerbation of myasthenia gravis that causes rapid onset muscle weakness and fatigue may result in tetraparesis, dyspnea, respiratory insufficiency, aspiration, death. Bulbar functions are markedly affected resulting depressed cough reflex, swallowing, speech. Thus, mechanical ventilation, supportive feeding, critical care essential for the survival patients crisis. Numerous precipitating factors this condition well known include infections,...

Descriptive cross-sectional.

To investigate the ethnic variations concerning lingula and ramus of mandible, with particular emphasis on sagittal split osteotomy (SSRO) in orthognathic surgery.

This study endeavors to bridge the long-term diagnostic and management gap through a comprehensive audit of odontogenic cysts tumors in Kenya, offering crucial insights for both clinicians policymakers.

Abstract The tongue flap is a suitable alternative to local mucoperiosteal flaps in closure of wide, persistent oronasal communications, surrounded by scarred and fibrotic tissue as result previously attempted palatoplasty. Herein, we report two cases with large recurrent communication closed using the anteriorly based dorsal flap.

Study design: Descriptive cross-sectional study. Objective: To determine the variations in origin of LA and its relationship to surgical landmarks. Background: The Lingual artery (LA) is a branch External Carotid Artery (ECA) that constitutes principal supply structures within oral cavity floor mouth. Knowledge variant anatomy therefore vital during radiological procedures performed head neck region since they may predispose it other branches ECA iatrogenic injury. There is, however, dearth...

Study Design: Descriptive cross-sectional. Objective: To determine the morphology and morphometry of nasopalatine canal (NPC) incisive foramen (IF) in an African population. Methods: Measurements NPC IF were carried out on 150 Cone-Beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans. The maxillary bone thickness anterior to was measured at 3 levels. Independent t-test Chi-square test performed presence sexual dimorphism. Results: one Stenson’s most prevalent. mean length 13.21 ± 3.25 mm with significantly...

A bilateral occurrence of kissing molars and three-rooted maxillary second premolars is rare not been reported previously in literature. In this report we describe the detailed clinical radiographic evaluation, including considerations key factors prior to any surgical or endodontic intervention such a patient.

Abstract Alveolar bone grafting is a complex procedure utilized in alveolar cleft repair; however, the ideal site of graft material remains highly debated. In this study, we describe management 14‐year‐old girl with bilateral clefts using alternative intraoral donor sites for harvest.

Cleft lip and palate deformities substantially burden individuals families, particularly in low-income communities. However, a comprehensive understanding of the patterns distribution these Kenya remains limited. This retrospective cross-sectional study analyzed 647 clinical records from BelaRisu Foundation registry Kenya, spanning 2018-2022. After meticulous record verification data extraction, cleft pattern modeling was used to analyze each case. Data were imported SPSS version 29.0...

Background: E-learning is important in improving access to quality health sciences education. This study aimed determine the perspectives of Kenyan science students toward e-learning a bid enhance effective learning during COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. Methods: descriptive cross-sectional targeted 294 students. Approval was obtained from Kenyatta National Hospital–University Nairobi Ethics Research Committee, informed consent participants. Data were collected using Google Forms analyzed SPSS...

Body overgrowth may be generalized or affect certain areas. We present a seven-year-old African male with progressive, asymmetric, postnatal of the left side his face and upper limb. The impression proteus syndrome (PS) was made based on established clinical diagnostic criteria presented in literature. Our objective is to highlight diagnosis features, investigations, multidisciplinary approach management syndrome.

The deep circumflex iliac artery (DCIA) is a large caliber which branches laterally from the external (EIA), directly opposite origin of inferior epigastric (IEA). Population variations have been reported in its origin, length, and branching patterns. These may alter relationship to palpable surgical landmarks such as anterior superior spine (ASIS) pubic tubercle (PT) are used locate preoperatively, thus predisposing it iatrogenic injury. Despite this, there paucity data Kenyan...

Background: Craniofacial anthropometry provides essential data for diagnosis and treatment planning, with the norms many races having been investigated. The results reveal that facial morphometry varies greatly because of geographical, ethnic, racial variations. This study aims to gather normative anthropometric compare differences in between Kenyan population Chinese. Methods: Four vertical measurements (trichion–nasion, nasion–subnasale, subnasale–gnathion, superaurale–subaurale) 6...

Abstract Hemangiomas of the tongue may reach a massive size resulting in functional compromise. Surgical resection, despite risk hemorrhage, be only option if conservative measures such embolization are futile reducing its size.

3D radiographic evaluation of the patient should be conducted before disimpaction to establish proximity mandibular canal and borders mandible. In addition, variations root system premolars must thoroughly understood.

Study Design: Descriptive cross-sectional. Objective: To establish anthropometric norms and test the validity of four neoclassical canons among Kenyans Indian descent. Methods: Using direct landmarks, 3 vertical 4 horizontal measurements were made on faces 130 adult The mean each measurement was calculated a student t-test used to identify significant gender differences. These results compared percentage canon its variants recorded. A chi-square then performed assess any differences between...

Abstract Purpose: Surgical procedures revolving around the anterior maxilla are of great interest due to their debilitating facial aesthetics and nerve injury effects if complications arise. Hence, sufficient knowledge concerning morphology morphometry nasopalatine canal (NPC) incisive foramen (IF) is necessary prevent such from arising. Materials Methods: Measurements NPC IF were carried out on 150 CBCT scans. The maxillary bone thickness was measured at 3 levels. Independent t -test...

Peripartum cardiomyopathy is a rare life-threatening condition occurring in previously healthy women with symptoms mimicking those of normal pregnancy and associated high mortality rate. A index suspicion coupled sound understanding the disease crucial to correctly diagnose manage patients improve final maternal outcomes. In this report, we present total five cases peripartum aged 22 38 years who presented between 3 21 days postpartum. All severely reduced ejection fractions indicative heart...

Alveolar bone grafting is a complex procedure utilized in alveolar cleft repair, however, the ideal site of graft material remains highly debated. In this paper, we describe management 14 year old female with bilateral clefts using alternative intra-oral donor sites for harvest.

Lesions involving the tongue may present with life threatening complications such as airway compromise and risk of severe hemorrhage. This paper reports surgical management a non-involuting massive congenital hemangioma in an infant presenting difficulty breathing, feeding inability to close mouth.