Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions

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    • Second look laparotomy--its role in the management of ovarian carcinoma. 

      Rogo Khama O.; Ojwang, SB; Stendahl, U (Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Nairobi, 1989)
      Almost 30 years after its introduction into the management of ovarian carcinoma, second-look laparotomy remains controversial. Although its supporters agree on its indications, there is a considerable number of conflicting ...

    • Carcinoma of the cervix in the African setting. 

      Rogo Khama O.; Omany, J; Onyango, JN; Ojwang, SB; Stendahl, U (Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Nairobi, 1990)
      Carcinoma of the cervix is the commonest female malignancy in sub-Saharan Africa today. A brief description of its prevalence and distribution is given. Kenyan data is then used to illustrate the predominance of advanced ...

    • Verrucous carcinoma of the vulva: report of two cases managed at Kenyatta National Hospital, and literature review. 

      Odongo, FN; Ojwang, SB (Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Nairobi, 1990)
      Two patients with histologically proven verrucous carcinoma of the vulva are presented. One patient was treated by simple vulvectomy because of inoperable growth, and the other was successfully managed by radical vulvectomy.

    • The impact of family planning in Kenya during the last 10 years 

      Ojwang, SB (Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Nairobi, 1991)
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    • Adolescent sexuality in Kenya. 

      Ojwang, SB; Maggwa, AB (Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Nairobi, 1991)
      Adolescent sexuality has become a major problem all over the world. This review paper describes the main problems encountered in Kenya with regards to adolescent sexuality. The role of the Government and some non-governmental ...

    • Pseudo-precocious puberty in a Kenyan African child: a case report. 

      Mwathe, EG; Ojwang, SB; Okeyo, SA (Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology,, 1991)
      A female Kenyan child with pseudoprecocious puberty due to juvenile granulosa cell tumour is presented. Clinical features in this patient included a mass in the lower abdomen, a growth spurt and appearance of pubic hairs ...

    • A survey of the knowledge, attitude and practice of induced abortion among nurses in Kisii district, Kenya. 

      Kidula, NA; Kamau, RK; Ojwang, SB; Mwathe, EG (Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Nairobi, 1992)
      A cross-sectional study was carried out in Kisii District in the western part of Kenya between April 1 and April 28, 1991, with the objectives of ascertaining the attitude of nurses towards induced abortion, patients, and ...

    • Extended pedicle rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap for groin reconstruction: case report 

      Khainga, S O (Department of Surgery, University of Nairobi, 2006-10)
      Reconstruction of left groin defect following a failed left femoral aneurysm bypass procedure. The defect was occasioned by excision of a saccular aneurysm of left femoral artery, and repair with PTFE graft for an ilio ...

    • Reverse sural island flap in coverage of defects lower third of leg: a series of nine cases. 

      Khainga, S O; Githae, B; Mutiso, V M; Wasike, R (Department of Surgery, University of Nairobi, 2007-01)
      The distally based sural island flap was first described by Masquelet, et al., in 1992. It is a skin island flap supplied by the vascular axis of the sural nerve. The aim of this paper is to demonstrate that it can be ...

    • Graciloplasty" in treatment of recurrent complete rectal prolapse: case report 

      Khainga, S O (Department of Surgery, University of Nairobi, 2007-08)
      Gracilis muscle flap was used to treat a seven year old boy with a one year history of recurrent rectal prolapse. Initial perineal surgery in form of Thiersch stitch resulted into failure to control rectal prolapse and ...

    • Causes and pattern of unilateral hand injuries 

      Kaisha, W O; Khainga, S (Department of Human Anatomy, University of Nairobi,, 2008-03)
      OBJECTIVE: To assess the causes and pattern of hand injuries in patients with isolated unilateral acute hand injuries managed at the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH). Design: A prospective cross-sectional descriptive ...

    • Complications following bilateral turbinectomy 

      Oburra, H O (Department of Surgery, University of Nairobi, 1995-02)
      Thirty four patients undergoing bilateral inferior turbinectomy for obstruction of the upper airway are prospectively reviewed. The indication for the operation was persistent nasal obstruction interfering with sleep and ...

    • Late presentation of laryngeal and nasopharyngeal cancer in Kenyatta National Hospital. 

      Oburra, H O (Department of Surgery, University of Nairobi, 1998-04)
      The clinical stage at presentation of laryngeal and pharyngeal cancer is an important determinant of survival. Fifty six patients admitted at Kenyatta National Hospital with nasopharyngeal and laryngeal carcinoma were ...

    • Causes of ear trauma in Kenyan patients 

      Oburra, H O (Department of Surgery, University of Nairobi, 1998-06)
      Ear trauma is one of the most important epidemiological factors in causation of deafness. The causation of otologic trauma in eighty three patients is analysed. The triad of pain, hearing loss and tinnitus comprised the ...

    • Frequency of adenotonsillectomy in some Nairobi hospitals 

      Oburra, H O; Idenya, M (Department of Surgery, University of Nairobi, 2001-07)
      OBJECTIVES: To determine the frequency of adenotonsillectomy in a sample of Kenyan hospitals and to review indications, timing and complications in 97 cases of adenotonsillectomy done by the authors. DESIGN: ...

    • Distant metastases from nasopharyngeal carcinoma at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi. 

      Gacani, W; Bal, I S; Babu, M A; Oburra, H O (Department of Surgery, University of Nairobi, 2001-12)
      OBJECTIVES: To determine the frequency and site of distant infraclavicular metastases of nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC), the stage of the primary tumour at presentation of metastasis and the histological trends. To ...

    • Hereditary haemorrhagic telangiectasia in a black adult male: case report 

      Kitonyi Grace W.; Wambugu PM.; Oburra HO.; Ireri Jackson Mrama. (Department of Surgery, University of Nairobi, 2008-08)
      Hereditary haemorrhagic telangiectasia, (HHT) or Rendu-Osler-Weber disease is a genetic autosomal dominant disorder that is characterised by telangiectasias, (small vascular malformations), in mucocutaneous tissues and ...

    • Hearing disorders in HIV positive adult patients not on anti-retroviral drugs at Kenyatta National Hospital 

      Ongulo, B A; Oburra, H O (Department of Surgery, University of Nairobi, 2010-09)
      OBJECTIVES: To determine the prevalence and type of hearing disorders in HIV positive patients not on anti - retroviral drugs (ARVs) and correlate this with the world health Organization (WHO) stage of HIV disease and ...

    • Retrospective study of alleged sexual assault at the Aga Khan Hospital, Nairobi 

      Chaudhry, S; Sangani, B; Ojwang, SB; Khan, KS (Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of NairobiAga Khan Hospital, Nairobi, 1995)
      A retrospective audit of all the rape cases reported at the Aga Khan Hospital, Nairobi over a two year period was carried out. Out of 37 victims, 86.6% were less than 30 years old and 73.4% did not know who the assailant ...

    • Anaesthetic management of carotid artery rupture: case report. 

      Ngumi, Z W (Department of Surgery, University of Nairobi, 1989-08)
      The anaesthetic management of a case of carotic artery rupture is reported. The need for quick action in patient handling in all hospital departments and adequate monitoring during surgery are emphasized