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Pattern of adrenergic innervation of aorta in goat (Capra Hircus)
(Univesity of Nairobi, 2011)
Adrenergic innervation of aorta influences its physicomechanical properties and functioning. The pattern
may vary between species. The goat is a suitable model for studying cardiovascular disease, but the pattern
of its ...
Mortality after road traffic crashes in a system with limited trauma data capability
(2014-02-13)
Background
Africa has 4% of the global vehicles but accounts for about one tenth of global vehicular deaths. Major trauma in Kenya is associated with excess mortality in comparison with series from trauma centers. The ...
Luminal dimensions of left anterior descending coronary artery in a black kenyan population
(University of Nairobi, 2013-10)
Luminal diameter and percent stenosis of left anterior descending coronary artery are considered indicators
of early atherosclerosis, arterial occlusion, myocardial infarction, and are important in quantitative estimation ...
Demographics of patients admitted with traumatic intracranial bleeds in Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Background: This study was designed to describe the demographics of patients presenting with traumatic intracranial bleeds at the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH).
Methods: A descriptive cross sectional analysis of ...
Variant anatomy of the anterior cerebral artery in Adult Kenyans
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
Knowledge of the variant vascular anatomy of the subhepatic region is important for hepatobiliary surgeons in limiting operative complications due to unexpected bleeding. The pattern of arterial blood supply of 102 ...
Variations in the Position and Length of the Vermiform Appendix in a Black Kenyan Population
(Hindawi Publishing Corporation, 2014)
Background. Topography of the appendix influences its mobility, degree of mobilization of the cecum, and need for additional muscle splitting during appendectomy. Although appendectomy is a common surgical procedure, there ...
Anatomical variations of the carotid arteries in adult Kenyans
(University of Nairobi., 2008-05)
OBJECTIVE:
To describe the topography and anatomical variations of the carotid arteries among Kenyans.
DESIGN:
A descriptive cross-sectional study.
SETTING:
Department of Human Anatomy, University of Nairobi.
SUBJECTS: ...
Topography of Aortic Bifurcation in a Black Kenyan Population
(2014)
Topography of aortic bifurcation is important for gynaecologists, surgeons and radiologists operating in the retroperitoneal area, in order for them to minimize vascular injury. It also influences the occurrence of ...
Superficial temporal artery among Kenyans: pattern of branching and its relation to pericranial structures.
(University of Nairobi, 2010-02)
The superficial temporal artery, one of the terminal branches of the external carotid artery, is used for temporoparietal, parieto-occipital flaps and forehead flaps in reconstructive surgery. The topographic anatomy of ...