E. E. Ekpe

Overview of Blunt Chest Injury with Multiple Rib Fractures

E. E. Ekpe & C. Eyo · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Introduction: Thoracic trauma leading to multiple fractured ribs (MFR) remains common. The significant chest pain of multiple rib fractures can be difficult to manage and can lead to decreased pulmonary function, increased hospital stay, and increased health care expenditures. Ai...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/22299

Comparative Study of Two Sclerosants for Pleurodesis for Incurable Pleural Effusions and Pneumothorax

E. E. Ekpe & M. C. Ikpe · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Background: Pleurodesis is indicated in thoracic pathologies associated with pleural effusions or pneumothoraces resulting from incurable diseases and therefore risked with high chance of recurrence Objective: To compare the success rates of the oral forms of tetracycline and inj...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/20841