scholarly journals Maxillofacial Fractures: Etiology, Pattern of Presentation, and Treatment in University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Port Harcourt, Nigeria

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. E. Udeabor ◽  
B. O. Akinbami ◽  
K. S. Yarhere ◽  
A. E. Obiechina
Keyword(s):  
Medical Records ◽  
Niger Delta ◽  
Traffic Accident ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Treatment Modalities ◽  
Adequate Treatment ◽  
Niger Delta Region ◽  
Port Harcourt ◽  
Maxillofacial Fractures ◽  
Male To Female

Objective. To retrospectively analyze the pattern of presentation and modalities of management of maxillofacial fractures in our center. Methods. The medical records of all the patients who sustained maxillofacial fractures presenting to a major referral hospital in Niger Delta region of Nigeria were retrieved and reviewed. The data collected was analyzed using SPSS statistical package. Results. Eighty-six patients presented with 135 maxillofacial fractures during the period under review. A male to female ration of 3 : 1 was recorded and patients in their third decade of life were mostly affected (46.5%). Road traffic accident (RTA) was the commonest etiology accounting for 46.5% whereas assault was second (19.8%). The mandible was the most frequently fractured bone (59.3%) followed by the zygoma (18.5%). The main stay of treatment was closed reduction with IMF (40.4%). Conclusion. Treatment modalities for maxillofacial fractures in our center have not witnessed any significant changes. Effort should be made to ensure the availability of miniplates to ensure adequate treatment for all categories of our patients.

scholarly journals Acid Rain Phenomenon in Niger Delta Region of Nigeria: Economic, Biodiversity, and Public Health Concern

2008 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 811-818 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. K. C. Nduka ◽  
O. E. Orisakwe ◽  
L. O. Ezenweke ◽  
T. E. Ezenwa ◽  
M. N. Chendo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Acid Rain ◽  
Niger Delta ◽  
Tall Buildings ◽  
Ground Level ◽  
Anthropogenic Sources ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Delta Region ◽  
Niger Delta Region ◽  
Port Harcourt ◽  
June July

Rain samples were collected from Warri and Port Harcourt, two major oil-producing cities of Nigeria in April-June, July-August, and September-October 2005 and 2006. Awka, a “non-oil” city was used as control. Samples were collected from three points, using clean plastic basins fastened to a table, 2 m above ground level and 115 m away from tall buildings and trees. Water samples were filtered and acidity determined using digital pHmeter. The results show that the rain samples were acidic. The pH values for the 2 years under study show that the rainfall in Warri was more acidic than that of Port Harcourt. Oil exploration and other anthropogenic sources may be responsible for the acid rain in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria.

scholarly journals Meteorological Variables That Affect Visibility Degradation and Their Seasonal Trends in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
C. O. Nwokocha ◽  
C. U. Okujagu ◽  
P. I. Enyinna
Keyword(s):  
Relative Humidity ◽  
Wind Direction ◽  
Niger Delta ◽  
Delta Region ◽  
Niger Delta Region ◽  
Visibility Degradation ◽  
Port Harcourt ◽  
Environmental Prediction ◽  
Atmospheric Changes ◽  
Relationship Of

The study of visibility in the Niger Delta region is necessary because it reflects the atmospheric changes caused by economic expansion in Nigeria. Cities in the Niger Delta (especially Port Harcourt) are the most polluted cities in the country and therefore visibility degradation has become one of the major environmental challenge in Nigeria. Analysis of a 31 years (1981-2012) monthly mean horizontal visibility data and monthly mean datasets of meteorological parameters such as relative humidity and wind direction obtained from Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET) and the National Centre for Environmental Prediction (NCEP) for Calabar, Uyo, Port Harcourt, Owerri, Warri and Akure was done using statistical techniques. A correlation analysis was done and the annual visibility variability indexes from (NIMET) shows significant correlation with the (NCEP) datasets for R/humidity at r=0.1334 and Wind direction at r=0.1210 respectively at 90% confidence level from t-test. This study concluded that the relationship of the atmospheric visibility and meteorological factors are closely related. The results showed that visibility is more correlated with Relative humidity in places with high hydrocarbon activities leading to excess aerosol loading like Port Harcourt while it is better correlated with wind direction in places with less hydrocarbon activities like Calabar and Akure. The results of this study can assist policy makers and operators in establishing positive strategies to improve the air quality.

scholarly journals Pre-hospital care of road traffic accident victims in the Niger Delta: a private initiative and experience

2019 ◽  
Vol Volume 11 ◽  
pp. 51-56
Author(s):  
Abiodun Jasper ◽  
Gladys Chidinma Jasper ◽  
Irene Oghenerukevwe Edah ◽  
Courage Akpesiri Edah
Keyword(s):  
Niger Delta ◽  
Road Traffic Accident ◽  
Hospital Care ◽  
Traffic Accident ◽  
Road Traffic ◽  
Private Initiative

Hearing Impairment in a Tertiary Hospital in the Niger Delta Region: Prevalence, Aetiology and Pattern

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Ibekwe Matilda Uju
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Hearing Impairment ◽  
Niger Delta ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Tertiary Hospital ◽  
Delta Region ◽  
Niger Delta Region ◽  
Port Harcourt ◽  
The Right ◽  
The University

Aim: This study is to determine the prevalence, causes, types and patterns of hearing impairment seen in a tertiary hospital in the Niger delta region. Study Design: A hospital based descriptive study of all patients with complaints of hearing impairment seen at the ear nose and throat clinic of the university of Port Harcourt teaching hospital within the period of January 2015 to December 2019. Results: Bilateral affectation was commoner among those that have hearing impairment n = 366(65.2%) 91.2% while n = 54(8.8%) was found to have normal hearing. Majority of the ears had profound degree of hearing loss n= 313 (25.4%) with the highest number of it found in the right ear 27.0% however, there is no statistical significance between the side of the ear affected and the degree of hearing loss. Conclusion: The young adults are the most affected; age 30-39 years with bilateral affectation and profound degree of hearing loss. Infective conditions such as CSOM are still very predominant in the aetiology of hearing loss in our environment.

scholarly journals Childhood poisoning in Warri, Niger Delta, Nigeria: A ten year retrospective study

2012 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gilbert I.M. Ugwu ◽  
Blessing O. Okperi ◽  
Eunice N. Ugwu ◽  
Nekwu E. Okolugbo
Keyword(s):  
Niger Delta ◽  
Income Group ◽  
Common Source ◽  
Central Hospital ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Reference Base ◽  
Economic Class ◽  
Niger Delta Region ◽  
Childhood Poisoning ◽  
Male To Female

Background: Childhood poisoning is a common but avoidable problem in developing countries such as Nigeria. Objectives: To determine the pattern of childhood poisoning in the Warri Niger Delta Region of Nigeria.Method: The case notes of all the children seen at Central Hospital Warri, the reference base for the region and GN Children Clinic the pioneer children’s hospital in the region. This is a review of cases over a ten year period, from 2000 to 2009. The information obtained was analysed.Results: A total of 156 children aged 0–16 years diagnosed with poisoning were seen at the central hospital in Warri and at the GN Children’s Clinic which is also in Warri over a 10 year period from 2000 to 2009 under review. The male to female ratio is 2:1, and 75% of the children were aged 5 years or less. Most of the patients were from the low socio-economic class. Most of the poisoning was unintentional and occurred through ingestion (97.6%). Kerosene was the major substance leading to poisoning (56.6%). Alcohol ranked second in the study. Poisoning from drugs was the third most common source of poisoning and in that category most of the indices were in the highest income group. Most of the patients presented with mild symptoms and the mortality rate was 7%.Conclusion: Kerosine was found to be the most common source of poisoning. Most of the poisoning was unintensional and deaths cause by this form of poisoning can be prevented with proper health education and effective enactment of laws that will reduce the incidence of childhood poisoning.

scholarly journals Pulmonary Hypertension in Adults with Sickle Cell Anaemia: A Prevalence Study in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
A. N. Mbakamma ◽  
C. A. Alikor
Keyword(s):  
Pulmonary Hypertension ◽  
Sickle Cell ◽  
Niger Delta ◽  
Sickle Cell Anaemia ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Prevalence Study ◽  
Study Cohort ◽  
Delta Region ◽  
Niger Delta Region ◽  
Port Harcourt

Introduction: Sickle cell anaemia (SCA) is a lifelong multisystem disease endemic in sub Saharan Africa. As the population of patients living with SCA into adulthood continues to increase, pulmonary hypertension has emerged as one of the foremost complications with severe implications on the quality of life and a risk factor for premature mortality. Aims: The present investigation is a prevalence study in the Niger Delta region regarding pulmonary hypertension in adults with sickle cell anaemia. Methods: One hundred and six adults were recruite; fifty-three sickle cell anaemia patients recruited from the outpatient clinic of the haematology department of the University of Port Harcourt teaching hospital, Port Harcourt and 53 genotype AA adults recruited as control. Transthoracic echocardiography was performed on all 106 subjects. The prevalence of pulmonary hypertension was assessed based on tricuspid regurgitation jet of velocity ≥2.5 m/s (estimated SPAP≥30 mmHg).  Results: The mean age of the SCA patients was 25.94±6.47 years, (range 18-45 years) while the age group with the highest representation was those within 18–27 years. The proportion of males (52.8%) was slightly higher than that of the females. Pulmonary hypertension was observed in 5.7% while high normal pulmonary artery pressure was observed in 1.9% of the SCA patients studied. Conclusion: The prevalence of pulmonary hypertension in adults living with Sickle Cell Anaemia in this study is 5.7% and it is significantly influenced by the age of the study cohort and the method used in assessing this parameter.

Retrospective Analysis of 91 Kaposi’s Sarcoma Cases: A Single-Center Experience and Review of the Literature

Dermatology ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 234 (5-6) ◽  
pp. 205-213
Author(s):  
Serkan Yazici ◽  
Ozge Zorlu ◽  
Emel Bulbul Baskan ◽  
Saduman Balaban Adim ◽  
Kenan Aydogan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Records ◽  
Kaposi's Sarcoma ◽  
Kaposi’S Sarcoma ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Treatment Modalities ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Single Center Experience ◽  
Male To Female

Background: Kaposi’s sarcoma (KS) is a multifocal angioproliferative tumor involving primarily the skin. Objective: The aim of this study was to describe the clinical, demographic, histopathological characteristics, treatment modalities, and outcome of 91 KS patients, and compare them with other contemporary research. Methods: Medical records of 91 KS patients followed between January 2005 and September 2017 were evaluated retrospectively. Results: Most of our patients were male (male-to-female ratio was 4.05). The median age at diagnosis was 69 years (range, 6–93 years). The duration of the lesions varied between 3 and 25 years. The lower extremities were the most commonly involved area (51.6%). Of the 91 patients, classic type KS was seen in 75 patients. Radiotherapy was used successfully in approximately half of our patients. Recurrence was observed in approximately one third of the patients. All KS patients in this study except 1 were classic KS. Conclusion: The clinical and demographic characteristics of our patients were compatible with the previous literature suggesting that KS is a tumor that tends to be limited to the skin. Close follow-up of patients is important to monitor for recurrence. This is the largest report from Turkey to date.

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