This study aims to review the spectrum of thyroid diseases in Makurdi, Benue State of Nigeria through a histopathological survey. It is a retrospective study covering 1st January, 2005 to 31st December, 2016. Ninety four (94) consecutive cases of thyroidectomy specimens collected...
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Research Article10.9734/AJRIMPS/2017/33448
Thyroid surgery is performed by majority of surgeons using general anaesthesia with endotracheal intubation. In resource poor countries, the paucity of equipment and Anaesthetists limits such procedure needing endotracheal intubation. We describe our experiences with 15 Nigerians...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/25568
B. Eke, B. A. Ojo, A. O. Ojabo, M. T. Maanongun, V. I. Ugwu, E. O. Umobong, M. Ogiator, P. Abayol, M. Efu, Chukwukadibia N. Ahachi & Priscilla Denen Akaa·International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health·2017
Thyroid surgery is performed by most surgeons in practice using general anesthesia. In resource poor developing nations with paucity of anesthetists, anesthetic drugs and equipment, it can be done under local anesthesia with acceptable results. We report a case of a 17 week pregn...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2017/25450
The distribution of medical manpower among various specialties should be of interest to government, health administrators and medical educators of any nation. The medical specialties chosen by medical undergraduates as their career choice are an important determinant of this. Thi...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/24829
B. A. Ojo, W. T. Yongo, C. T. Soo, I. T. Annongu, R. Vhriterhire, H. Mohammed, E. I. Ogwuche, O. Shorun, I. V. Ugwu, E. O. Umobong, B. Eke, D. J. Omeh, M. O. Ogiator & P. Abayol·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2017
Cystic partially differentiated nephroblastoma is a rare variant of Wilm’s tumor and it represents the hyperfavourable end of the Wilm’s spectrum affecting young children. We described the first documented case from the northern part of Nigeria. The index patient presented with l...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/24956