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    • Variations in mortality in children admitted with pneumonia to Kenyan hospitals. 

      Ayieko, P (Universty of Nairobi, 2012-11-05)
      BACKGROUND: The existing case fatality estimates of inpatient childhood pneumonia in developing countries are largely from periods preceding routine use of conjugate vaccines for infant immunization and such primary ...

    • Variations in the anatomy of ansa cervicalis 

      Ogeng'o, Julius A; Mwachaka Phylip M.; Ranketi SS; Elbusaidy H (University of Nairobi, 2010-08)
      With the emerging utilisation of ansa cervicalis in nerve reconstructive surgery, it is important for surgeons to be conversant with the anatomy of these nerves. This descriptive cross sectional study aimed at describing ...

    • Variations in the branching pattern of the celiac trunk in a Kenyan population 

      Mburu, KS; Alexander, O.J; Hassan, Saidi; Bernard, N (University of NairobiDepartment Of Human Anatomy, 2010)

    • Variations in the formation of supraclavicular brachial plexus among Kenyans 

      Olabu, B.O.; Ogeng'o, Julius A; Awori, K.O.; Saidi, H. (Department of Human Anatomy, University of Nairobi, 2008)
      To describe the pattern and prevalence of variations that occur in the supraclavicular part of the brachial plexus in a Kenyan population The presence of four trunks and an accessory phrenic nerve passing through the ...

    • Variations in the pattern of formation of the abdominis rectus muscle sheath among Kenyans 

      Mwachaka, P.; Odula, Paul Ochieng'; Awori, K. (Department of Human Anatomy, 2009-04)
      The pattern of formation of the human rectus sheath exhibits variations, it is not clear if these variations are population specific. This study aimed at describing the pattern of formation of the rectus sheath in a select ...

    • Variations Of Pulmonary Veins And Their Clinical Relevance 

      Ogeng’o, Julius (University of Nairobi, 2016)
      Variations of pulmonary veins (PV) were previously considered rare, only documented as isolated case reports. Recent cadaveric, autopsy, CT, MDCT and MRI studies have revealed substantial variations with respect to ...

    • Varicose veins in Africans as seen at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi. 

      Kakande, I (University of NairobiSchool of medicine,University of Nairobi, 1981-09)

    • Varieties of malnutrition. 

      Bwibo, NO (Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1975)
      No abstract available

    • Variety of volvuli of intestine seen at Mulago Hospital Kampala (1966-1975) 

      Odonga, AM (College of health sciences,University of Nairobi, 1982)

    • Various pathological manifestations of leprosy: a multidisciplinary study 

      Kasili Edward G.; Wamola, IA; Pamba, HO; Shiramba, TL; Broekman, JM (Univesity of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 1979)

    • Vasa Vasora in the tunica media of goat aorta 

      Olabu, Beda O; Mwachaka, Phillip M; Ogeng'o, Julius A (Department of Human Anatomy, 2011)
      This study aimed at describing the distribution of vasa vasora in the tunica media of various parts of goat aorta, since this influences the physico-mechanical properties and disease occurrence. Specimens were obtained ...

    • Vascular access for haemodialysis 

      Ngugi, P N; McLigeyo, S O; Kayima, J K; Otieno, L S; Mogere, R (Department of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 1991)
      In a fifteen month period (August 1987 to November 1988) forty patients requiring haemodialysis had 83 angioaccess procedures performed. Arteriovenous (AV) shunts and arteriovenous fistulae were the commonest procedures, ...

    • Vasculitis in Africa 

      Genga, E; Oyoo, O; Adebajo, A (University of Nairobi, 2018)
      PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Systemic vasculitides are characterized by inflammation of blood vessel walls leading to a myriad of organ disorders depending on the size, site, and location of the affected blood vessel. The ...

    • Vasculitis In Hiv: Report Of Eight Cases 

      Otieno, CF; Oyoo,George O; Otedo, AE; Obondi, JO (University of NairobiCollege of health sciences, 2005-12)
      Objective: To Describe Vasculitis In Hiv Patients, Their Cd4 Levels, Anatomical Sites Affected And Clinical Patterns. Design: Prospective, Descriptive Study. Setting: Kisumu District Hospital And Nairobi Rheumatology Clinic ...

    • Vasectomy: preliminary report on 25 cases. 

      Lema, V M; Makokha, A E (Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Nairobi, 1989)
      Preliminary data on 25 men who underwent vasectomy for contraception between June 1986 and May 1988 at the Marie Stopes Clinic--Nairobi is presented. The majority (76.0%) of the subjects were aged between 25 and 39 years. ...

    • VEGF trap for macular edema 

      Tyagi, M; Mathai, A (University of NairobiDepartment of Psychiatry, 2012-09)
      No abstract

    • Venomous snake bite injuries at Kitui District Hospital 

      Kihiko, D (University of Nairobi, 2013)
      Background Snake bites are a neglected public health issue in poor rural communities, and the true burden of snake bites is not known. Kitui County has a high incidence of snake bites and no functional snake bite control ...

    • Venous thromboembolism in orthopaedics 

      Gakuu, LN (2014)
      Over the past decade venous thromboembolism has become a topic of growing interest for the orthopaedic surgeon as a preventable disease which contributes to morbidity and mortality among hospitalised patients especially ...

    • Ventricular Long Axis Function: Amplitudes and Timings 

      Bukachi, Frederick (Department of Medical Physiology, 2004)

    • Ventriculoperitoneal shunt complications: a three-year retrospective study in a Kenyan national teaching and referral hospital 

      Mwachaka, Philip M.; Obonyo, NG; Mutiso, BK; Ranketi, S; Mwang'ombe, N (University of NairobiDepartment of Human Anatomy, College of Health Sciences, 2010)
      {BACKGROUND/AIMS} Ventriculoperitoneal shunt complications have scarcely been reported in sub-Saharan Africa. This study aimed at determining the frequency of these complications and their associated risk factors in a ...