AB Ogunrombi

Hydrothorax and air fluid levels in the right chest – a diagnostic dilemma

Malika M. Morar, T.B. Rangaka, AB Ogunrombi

SUMMARY: A diaphragmatic defect that permits abdominal contents to herniate into the right side of the chest is rare. In adults with right-sided diaphragmatic hernias, few occur without a history of trauma, and even fewer are symptomatic. This case report illustrates such …

Afrique du Sud (code pays fourni par la source)

Flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopy in respiratory care: Diagnostic yield, complications, and challenges in a Nigerian Tertiary Center

Olufemi Adewole, U U Onakpoya, AB Ogunrombi, Akinwumi Oluwole Komolafe et autres

INTRODUCTION: Flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopy (FOB) is a key diagnostic and therapeutic procedure in pulmonology. Experience with fiberoptic bronchoscopy is scanty in most developing countries. OBJECTIVES: The goal of this study was to report our experience and clinical utility of fiberoptic bronchoscopy. METHODS: …

Nigéria (code pays fourni par la source)

Haemodynamic Changes during Awake Fibreoptic Bronchoscopy in Nigeria.

U U Onakpoya, Olufemi Adewole, AB Ogunrombi, J O Eyekpegha et autres

INTRODUCTION: There are no reports on haemodynamic changes on West African patients undergoing fibreoptic bronchoscopy (FOB). The aim of this study was to document these changes in West African patients undergoing awake FOB. MATERIALS AND METHODS: All consenting patients considered for awake …

Nigéria (code pays fourni par la source)

Oxygen supplementation during awake fibreoptic bronchoscopy in a Nigerian tertiary hospital.

U U Onakpoya, Olufemi Adewole, AB Ogunrombi, AT Adenekan

BACKGROUND: Examination of the airway is necessary in a wide variety of conditions. This study was carried out to determine the need for oxygen supplementation during the conduct of flexible fibreoptic bronchoscopy on the awake patient. STUDY DESIGN: A prospective study of …

Nigéria (code pays fourni par la source)

Recurrence of Malignant Pleural Effusion Following Pleurodesis: Is There a Difference Between Use of Povidone-Iodine or Cyclophosphamide?

AB Ogunrombi, U U Onakpoya, Udeme E. Ekrikpo, AS Aderibigbe et autres

Background : Malignant pleural effusion is associated with poor quality of life. The success of pleurodesis varies with different agents, with talc being the most effective. It is however not available in Nigeria. This study aimed to determine the efficacy of povidone …

The impact of psychological illness on outcome of corrosive esophageal injury

AB Ogunrombi, KS Mosaku, U U Onakpoya

PURPOSE OF STUDY: Esophageal stricture is a debilitating condition with significant morbidity and mortality, occurring often as a complication of the ingestion of corrosives. In the adult, majority of cases are intentional whilst being accidental in the pediatric population. We therefore sought …

Nigéria (code pays fourni par la source)

The Pattern and Outcome of Chest Injuries in South West Nigeria

AB Ogunrombi, U U Onakpoya, Udeme E. Ekrikpo, AK Adesunkanmi et autres

Objective : The pattern and management outcome of chest injuries presenting to our tertiary university hospital located in a semi-urban population in the South West of Nigeria, has not been documented previously. We therefore sought to identify factors that may contribute to …

Predictors of death from chest trauma in a resource- poor community in Southwestern Nigeria.

U U Onakpoya, AB Ogunrombi, FJ Owotade, AS Oyenusi et autres

Background: Injuries to the chest are usually associated with increased mortality as compared with injuries to other regions of the body due to significant respiratory and hemodynamic disturbances. Weaimed at determining the predictors of mortality in thoracic trauma patients in Ile Ife, …

Predictors of death from chest trauma in a resource- poor community in Southwestern Nigeria

AB Ogunrombi, AS Oyenusi, MH Ibrahim

Background: Injuries to the chest are usually associated with increased mortality as compared with injuries to other regions of the body due to significant respiratory and hemodynamic disturbances. We aimed at determining the predictors of mortality in thoracic trauma patients in lle …

Pancreatic pseudocyst in Ile-Ife revisited: 5 more cases

AB Ogunrombi, D O Akinola

BACKGROUND: Pancreatic pseudocyst is a major health problem in the developed countries and its incidence is noted to be getting higher among the Caucasians as a result of better diagnostic techniques. This retrospective study was done to review the cases of pancreatic …

Nigéria (code pays fourni par la source)

Necrotizing Fascitis in a Nomad with Undiagnosed pulmonary tuberculosis: A case report

YB Amusa, VO Akinpelu, AA Awe, AB Ogunrombi et autres

Cervical necrotizing fasciitis (CNF) is a severe acute poly bacteria infection of the fascia plane of the head and neck region. It is usually associated with rapid and extensive fascia necrosis, necrosis of the overlying skin and the vasculature and severe systemic …