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2025
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George Uchenna Eleje, Gerald Okanandu Udigwe, Joseph Ifeanyichukwu Ikechebelu, Stanley Chigaemezu Egbogu et autres
Cord entanglement is defined as an umbilical cord that encircles the fetal body, neck, or extremities with overall reported prevalence of 30 %. Its effects on perinatal outcomes is controversial and management is very challenging in low and middleincome settings especially when …
Nigéria, us, au, gb
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2025
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Felix Emeka Menkiti, Chukwudi Onyeaghana Okani, Igwebuike Victor Onyiaorah, Cornelius Ozobia Ukah et autres
BACKGROUND: Colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence is rising in Nigeria, with majority of patients presenting with advanced disease. Despite promising results of PD-L1 antibody therapy in clinical trials, efficacy data exclusively derives from Caucasian populations, leaving a critical knowledge gap for African populations. …
Nigéria
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2024
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George Uchenna Eleje, Chijioke Brenda Nwammuo, Kenechi Ogbodo Nnamani, Emeka Philip Igbodike et autres
Umbilical nodes and cords play a crucial role in fetal development and are essential for the transfer of nutrients and oxygen between the mother and the fetus. Sonographic diagnosis of umbilical nodes and cords has become an integral part of prenatal care, …
Nigéria, au, us
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2023
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George Uchenna Eleje, Gerald Okanandu Udigwe, Tobechi Kingsley Njoku, Chukwuemeka Chukwubuikem Okoro et autres
Background: Ovarian ectopic pregnancy is a rare form of non-tubal ectopic pregnancy. It can rupture before the end of the first trimester, causing hemoperitoneum, and present with signs and symptoms similar to other commoner abdominal emergencies or the pregnancy can continue intraperitoneally. …
Nigéria, au
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2022
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George Uchenna Eleje, Eric Chukwudi Ihekwoaba, Onyekachi Amos Onu, Emeka Philip Igbodike et autres
Transverse vaginal septum is a congenital anomaly in which a membrane obstructs the vagina. This can be partial or complete in type. Although rare, it presents peculiar challenges in symptomatology, diagnosis, and ultimate management. To our knowledge, we are the first to …
Nigéria
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2020
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Chinedu Christian Okoli, Uzoamaka Rufina Ebubedike, Stanley Anyanwu, Gabriel Udeze Chianakwana et autres
OBJECTIVE: There is increasing tendency to multidisciplinary care of patients with of breast lesions. This study sought to evaluate the initial experience of the diagnostic arm of a new breast program in a resource limited setting. MATERIALS AND METHODS: In 2015, we …
Nigéria
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2020
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ChineduC Okoli, Uzoamaka R. Ebubedike, StanleyN C Anyanwu, ChinemelumD Emegoakor et autres
Background: Breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death among women, and understanding how obesity impacts this disease has important public health implications. Materials and Methods: This study was a prospective study that involved 100 …
Nigéria
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2020
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C C Okoli, S N Anyanwu, CD Emegoakor, Gabriel Udeze Chianakwana et autres
BACKGROUND: Preparation for surgery has traditionally included the removal of body hair from the intended surgical wound site. The effect of this practice on postoperative wound infection is yet to be fully elucidated. AIMS: This study sought to determine if preoperative chemical …
Nigéria
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2018
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Chinedu Christian Okoli, Stanley Anyanwu, Amobi O. Ochomma, Chiemelu Dickson Emegoakor et autres
BACKGROUND: Very few studies have assessed the quality of life (QoL) of patients living with breast cancer in a resource-poor setting like Nigeria. The aim of our study was to comprehensively examine the measures of QoL in breast cancer patients using the …
Nigéria
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2016
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Gerald Okanandu Udigwe, George Uchenna Eleje, Eric Chukwudi Ihekwoaba, Onyebuchi Izuchukwu udegbunam et autres
Background. Acute intestinal obstruction during pregnancy is a very challenging and unusual nonobstetric surgical entity often linked with considerable fetomaternal morbidity and mortality. When it is synchronous with abdominal pregnancy, it is even rarer. Case Presentation. A 28-year-old lady in her second …
Nigéria
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2011
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Stanley Anyanwu, OA Egwuonwu, Eric Chukwudi Ihekwoaba
This study reports on the acceptance and adherence behaviors of patients presenting with a clinical suspicion of breast cancer at a breast clinic in Nigeria during a 5-year period (2004-2008). Of the 275 study patients, 28.7% (79 patients) refused a biopsy needed …
Nigéria
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2010
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Stanley Anyanwu, Gabriel Udeze Chianakwana, Eric Chukwudi Ihekwoaba
Background With the advent of HAART, many HIV patients are now living longer. It is expected that the incidence of HIV-related malignancies will increase, with additional burden of operating on HIV patients in areas of chronic severe shortages where minimum basic precautions …
Nigéria
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