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Buccal mucosal graft urethroplasty for proximal bulbar urethral stricture: A revisit of the surgical technique and analysis of eleven consecutive cases.

Nigerian medical journal : journal of the Nigeria Medical Association

Eshiobo I, Ehizomen E, Omosofe F, Onuora V.
PMID: 27833245
Niger Med J. 2016 Sep-Oct;57(5):266-271. doi: 10.4103/0300-1652.190603.

BACKGROUND: Urethral stricture disease is prevalent, and many surgical techniques have been developed to treat it. Currently, urethroplasty for bulbar strictures implies ventral or dorsal stricturotomy and a buccal mucosa graft (BMG) patch.OBJECTIVE: To describe the surgical approach of...

Infantile subdural empyema: The role of brain sonography and percutaneous subdural tapping in a resource-challenged region.

Journal of neurosciences in rural practice

Kanu OO, Nnoli C, Olowoyeye O, Ojo O, Esezobor C, Adeyomoye A, Bankole O, Asoegwu C, Temiye E.
PMID: 25288836
J Neurosci Rural Pract. 2014 Oct;5(4):355-9. doi: 10.4103/0976-3147.139978.

BACKGROUND: This study explored the outcome of children with patent anterior fontanelles who were treated with trans-fontanelle ultrasound scan (TFUSS), which is more affordable and available than CT scan and MRI in the diagnosis of childhood intracranial pathologies and...

High Steroid Sensitivity among Children with Nephrotic Syndrome in Southwestern Nigeria.

International journal of nephrology

Ladapo TA, Esezobor CI, Lesi FE.
PMID: 25140253
Int J Nephrol. 2014;2014:350640. doi: 10.1155/2014/350640. Epub 2014 Jul 16.

Recent reports from both Caucasian and black populations suggest changes in steroid responsiveness of childhood nephrotic syndrome. This study was therefore undertaken to determine the features and steroid sensitivity pattern of a cohort of black children with nephrotic syndrome....

Genetic Testing for Steroid-Resistant-Nephrotic Syndrome in an Outbred Population.

Frontiers in pediatrics

Varner JD, Chryst-Stangl M, Esezobor CI, Solarin A, Wu G, Lane B, Hall G, Abeyagunawardena A, Matory A, Hunley TE, Lin JJ, Howell D, Gbadegesin R.
PMID: 30406062
Front Pediatr. 2018 Oct 22;6:307. doi: 10.3389/fped.2018.00307. eCollection 2018.

No abstract available.

Wilson disease in a Nigerian child: a case report.

Journal of medical case reports

Esezobor CI, Banjoko N, Rotimi-Samuel A, Lesi FE.
PMID: 22800610
J Med Case Rep. 2012 Jul 16;6:200. doi: 10.1186/1752-1947-6-200.

INTRODUCTION: Wilson disease is rarely reported among African children. This report describes the second case report of a Nigerian child with Wilson disease in three decades.CASE PRESENTATION: An eight-year-old African boy presented with generalized oedema and ascites and proteinuria....

Paediatric Nephrology in Africa.

Current pediatrics reports

Esezobor CI, Alakaloko AE, Admani B, Ellidir R, Nourse P, McCulloch MI.
PMID: 34721949
Curr Pediatr Rep. 2021 Oct 25;1-8. doi: 10.1007/s40124-021-00256-7. Epub 2021 Oct 25.

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: We highlight the unique facets of paediatric nephrology in Africa in terms of the spectrum of kidney diseases, available diagnostic and treatment modalities, kidney healthcare financing options, paediatric nephrology manpower and the contribution of geography and...

Pediatric brain abscess - etiology, management challenges and outcome in Lagos Nigeria.

Surgical neurology international

Kanu OO, Ojo O, Esezobor C, Bankole O, Olatosi J, Ogunleye E, Asoegwu C, Eghosa M, Adebayo B, Oladele R, Nwawolo C.
PMID: 34992909
Surg Neurol Int. 2021 Dec 08;12:592. doi: 10.25259/SNI_605_2021. eCollection 2021.

BACKGROUND: Brain abscess in children is a neurosurgical emergency with potentially catastrophic outcome despite the advances made in neuroimaging techniques and antibiotic therapy. Symptoms are nonspecific and may vary with the child's age, location, size, numbers and stage of...

Genetics of Childhood Steroid Sensitive Nephrotic Syndrome: An Update.

Frontiers in pediatrics

Lane BM, Cason R, Esezobor CI, Gbadegesin RA.
PMID: 30761277
Front Pediatr. 2019 Jan 29;7:8. doi: 10.3389/fped.2019.00008. eCollection 2019.

Advances in genome science in the last 20 years have led to the discovery of over 50 single gene causes and genetic risk loci for steroid resistant nephrotic syndrome (SRNS). Despite these advances, the genetic architecture of childhood steroid...

Infantile supratentorial subdural empyema managed by percutaneous aspiration: an outcome study in a Nigerian city.

Sudanese journal of paediatrics

Kanu OO, Esezobor CI, Ojo OA, Asoegwu CN, Nnoli C, Dawang Y, Temiye E.
PMID: 31384087
Sudan J Paediatr. 2019;19(1):37-43. doi: 10.24911/SJP.106-1520470056.

Subdural empyema (SDE), a common neurosurgical emergency in the developing countries, accounts for 15%-20% of localised paediatric intracranial infections. In regions where modern diagnostic tools are scarce and inaccessible, detection of SDE may be delayed with subsequent poor outcome....

Significant Burden and Psychological Distress Among Caregivers of Children With Nephrotic Syndrome: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Canadian journal of kidney health and disease

Esezobor CI, Solarin AU, Olagunju AT.
PMID: 31949915
Can J Kidney Health Dis. 2020 Jan 08;7:2054358119898016. doi: 10.1177/2054358119898016. eCollection 2020.

BACKGROUND: Childhood nephrotic syndrome (NS) follows a chronic course in most children. However, little is known about the psychosocial burden of NS on the caregivers despite evidence that caregiver burden or impairment in their well-being may alter the outcome...

Adherence to antiretroviral therapy among HIV-infected children attending a donor-funded clinic at a tertiary hospital in Nigeria.

African journal of AIDS research : AJAR

Iroha E, Esezobor CI, Ezeaka C, Temiye EO, Akinsulie A.
PMID: 25860410
Afr J AIDS Res. 2010 Apr;9(1):25-30. doi: 10.2989/16085906.2010.484543.

The success of antiretroviral therapy (ART) depends on a high level of adherence to a life-long regimen of antiretroviral drugs (ARVs). Since the scale-up of access to ARVs in Nigeria, few studies have determined the level of adherence of...

Sural nerve preservation in reverse sural artery fasciocutaneous flap-a case report.

Annals of surgical innovation and research

Esezobor EE, Nwokike OC, Aranmolate S, Onuminya JE, Abikoye FO.
PMID: 23046550
Ann Surg Innov Res. 2012 Oct 09;6(1):10. doi: 10.1186/1750-1164-6-10.

BACKGROUND: The reverse sural artery flap is a generally accepted means of soft tissue reconstruction for defects of the distal third of the legs. The routine sacrifice of the sural nerve with its consequential temporary loss of sensation on...

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