Iatrogenic tension pneumothorax from improvised use of urethral catheter and urine bag chest drainage system in a patient with trauma

Introduction: Chest tube insertion is an established cause of iatrogenic pneumothorax and can be associated with significant subcutaneous emphysema. Inspection for reposition, replacement or removal of clogged blockage can be…

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Prevalence, pattern and treatment outcome of newborn birth injuries among neonatal unit admissions in a teaching hospital in south-western Nigeria

Introduction: Neonatal birth injuries (NBI) are a diverse set of mechanical traumas from tractions and compressions affecting neonates during delivery, and these range from minor bruises and lacerations to significant…

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Challenges of cadaver dissection for Anatomy teaching and learning during Covid-19 pandemic in a developing country: a review

The infectious nature of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus SARS/COV-2 (COVID-19) poses serious challenges to anatomy education in higher institutions with migrations to the virtual environment. Cadaveric dissection involves…

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Challenges of cadaver dissection for Anatomy teaching and learning during Covid-19 pandemic in a developing country: a review

The infectious nature of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus SARS/COV-2 (COVID-19) poses serious challenges to anatomy education in higher institutions with migrations to the virtual environment. Cadaveric dissection involves…

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Prevalence, pattern and treatment outcome of newborn birth injuries among neonatal unit admissions in a teaching hospital in south-western Nigeria

Introduction: Neonatal birth injuries (NBI) are a diverse set of mechanical traumas from tractions and compressions affecting neonates during delivery, and these range from minor bruises and lacerations to significant…

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Pattern of Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection following Caesarean Section at an Urban Tertiary Hospital in Lagos, Nigeria

Introduction: This study investigated the pattern of Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection (CAUTI) following Caesarean Section (CS) at an urban hospital in Lagos, Nigeria. Specific objectives included assessing the incidence and…

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Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Commercial Motorcyclists Towards Helmet Usage in Osogbo Metropolis of Nigeria

Introduction: Helmets are known to mitigate the risk of traumatic brain injury and fatality among motorcyclists involved in road traffic crashes. Despite their proven effectiveness, the adoption of helmets remains…

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Case report of congenital bilateral ectropion of the upper eyelids in a 6 year old boy with Down Syndrome

Introduction: Congenital ectropion is a rare but usually benign condition in which the upper eyelid is turned outward. It may be associated with Down syndrome, congenital lid disorders such as…

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Case report of congenital bilateral ectropion of the upper eyelids in a 6 year old boy with Down Syndrome

Introduction: Congenital ectropion is a rare but usually benign condition in which the upper eyelid is turned outward. It may be associated with Down syndrome, congenital lid disorders such as…

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