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The pattern of chest trauma (including the diaphragm) at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2010)The results of a prospective study of patients admitted at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi with chest and diaphragmatic injuries is presented. Data on ninety (90) patients was collected over a period of 6 months. ... -
The pattern of child psychiatric disorders as seen at Kenyatta National Hospital
(Department of Paediatrics, 1983)The study was undertaken to determine the pattern of psychiatric disorders in children attending the Kenyatta National Hospital Child Psychiatric Clinic. A total of seventy-one children were seen over a seven months ... -
Pattern of complications and anatomical risk factors for atherosclerosis among black Kenyans
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Atherosclerotic diseases are emerging major health challenges in Kenya. Data on their patterns and anatomical risk factors vary between countries and populations and are important for informing appropriate management and ... -
Pattern of corneal curvature, axial length and IOL power values in children under five years withcataracts at Kikuyu eye unit
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Objectives: - The aim of the study was to determine the pattern of corneal curvature, axial length and IOL power in children under five years with congenital or developmental cataracts. Design: - Retrospective ... -
The pattern of CT-Scan findings in black stroke patients as seen at 2 imaging centres in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, CHS, 2006)Introduction: Stroke lesions are known to show significant racial and regional variations. Several workers in Africa have found haemorrhagic stroke to make up a much larger proportion of stroke lesions than that reported ... -
Pattern of Distal Tibial Fractures, Associated Injuries and Early Complications at Kenyatta National Hospital
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The pattern of emergency laparotomies in the division of surgery at Kenya-tta National Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1991-04)371 patients' files for patients who had undergone emergency laparotomy in the division of surgery Kenyatta National Hospital between 1st July 1989 and 30th June 1990 were reviewed to determine the pattern of indications ... -
The pattern of Epilepsy admissions at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiFaculty of medicine, 1977-03)The record of 110 patients admitted from January 1974 to December 1976 have been studied. Presently a prospective study is being carried out in order to be more accurate about the pattern of admission of epileptics at ... -
Pattern of female pelvic disease as shown by ultrosonographic examination at Kenyatta National Hospital a six months retrospective and prospective study
(University of NairobiDepartment of Diagnostic Radiology, 2000-07)A prospective and retrospective study to determine the pattern of female pelvic disease undergoing pelvic ultrasonography at Kenyatta National Hospital and the Department of Diagnostic Radiology of the University of ... -
The pattern of findings by stress myocardial perfusion spect scan in suspected or known coronary artery disease Nairobi experience
(Department of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2006)Context: Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the developed world. This has also been found to be true in the developing countries although minimal statistics are available to ... -
The Pattern Of Findings In Double Contrast Knee Arthrography And Comparison With Results At Arthrotomy In Nairobi
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1990)A retrospective and prospective study was carried out between July 1988 and Jul), 1990. During this period 171 consecutive double contrast knee arthrograms were done at the Nairobi Hospital and studied for purposes of ... -
Pattern of findings in venous doppler ultrasonography of the lower limb in patients with suspected DVT at Kenyatta National Hospital and the department of diagnostic radiology University of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2002)This is a retrospective study designed to obtain information on the demographic characteristics, risk factors, site of thrombosis in the lower limb, and the presence or absence of thrombi in patients who are referred for ... -
The pattern of findings on multidetector computed tomographic pulmonary angiography for suspected pulmonary embolism in Nairobi.
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2013)Introduction: Pulmonary embolism is a common condition with considerable morbidity and mortality. Prompt and accurate diagnosis is important because the mortality of untreated PE is high and complications can occur with ... -
Pattern of firearm injuries seen in patients admitted at the Kenyatta National Hospital over a two-year period, with emphasis on injuries to the maxillofacial region
(Department of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2006)Introduction: The widespread and indiscriminate use of firearms has drawn increasing concern especially in the past decade, though global data on the impact of these weapons on health remains scanty. Available data suggest ... -
Pattern Of Foot And Ankle Deformities In Children With Spastic Cerebral Palsy As Seen At A Kenyan Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Cerebral palsy (CP) is a leading cause of childhood disability. Life expectancy in children and youth with cerebral palsy is directly influenced by the patients’ ability to ambulate and perform activities of ... -
Pattern of Genitourinary Tract Injuries in Patients With Multiple Trauma at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(UON, 2021)Background: Genitourinary Tract Injury Is Common In Multiple Injured Patients After Both Penetrating And Blunt Trauma. Current Published Data, Mostly From Developed Countries, Indicate Variations In Pattern Of Genitourinary ... -
Pattern of glaucoma among adult somali patients aitending lions Sight first eye hospital nairobi, Kenya
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2010)Study design: Hospital based cross-sectional study Objectives: To determine the patterns of Glaucoma among adult Somali patients in Lions First Sight Eye Hospital and to determine some of the associated risk factors ... -
The Pattern Of Glaucoma In Patients Attending The Eye Clinic At Juba Teaching Hospital, South Sudan
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background: Glaucoma is an irreversibly blinding eye disease which damages the optic nerve head fibres. The disease may be asymptomatic in certain clinical types, until advanced stage, so much emphasis is to be given for ... -
Pattern Of Hand Injury In Patients Seen At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: Hand injuries are common worldwide and are among the leading cause of financial loss and disability among the human population. This study‟s aim is to establish the pattern of hand injuries in patients seen at ... -
The Pattern of Head Injuries at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 1980)