The challenges of the management of hydrocephalus in Nigerian children

Authors

  • Olufemi Ajani McMaster University, Hamilton. Canada

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4314/wnjms.v8i1.13

Keywords:

Hydrocephalus, Paediatrics, Children, Nigeria, Africa

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Published

30-06-2025

How to Cite

Ajani, O. (2025). The challenges of the management of hydrocephalus in Nigerian children. Western Nigeria Journal of Medical Sciences, 8(1), 110–114. https://doi.org/10.4314/wnjms.v8i1.13