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Morphological Study of Penile Chancroid Lesions in Human Immunodeficiency Virus(HIV)- Positive and
(University of Nairobi, 1996)No abstract available -
Morphology and Location of Surface Landmarks of Foramen Ovale in Kenyans
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Foramen ovale is a surgically important aperture of the skull since it allows approach to and manipulation of the trigeminal ganglion as it lies in the Meckel’s cave. This transfacial approach, Hartel’s approach, requires ... -
Morphology and morphometry of the distal articular surface of lunate bone in a Kenyan population
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The morphology and morphometry of the distal articular surface of the lunate exhibits inter-population variations. They are of clinical importance to hand surgeons due to their influence on the occurrence of proximal pole ... -
Morphology and morphometry of the lingual nerve in relation to the mandibular third molar
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The position and branching of the lingual nerve (LN) in the mandibular third molar region were documented in 30 head hemi-sections (16: right and 14: left). In all the dissections, the LN was found below the level of the ... -
Morphology and morphometry of the lungs of two East African mole rats,Tachyoryctes splendens andHeterocephalus glaber (Mammalia, Rodentia)
(Department of Veterinary Anatomy University of Nairobi,Department of Zoology, Duke University Durham, NC, USA, 1992)The lungs of two fossorial rodents, the mole ratTachyoryctes splendens and the naked mole ratHeterocephalus glaber were investigated by transmission and scanning electron microscopy and a comparative morphometric analysis ... -
Morphology of human myocardial bridges and association with coronary artery disease
(Department of Human anatomy, University of Nairobi, 2010-09)BACKGROUND: The functional significance of myocardial bridging remains controversial. The bridge morphology and structure of the tunneled vessels may modify its ultimate clinical effects. OBJECTIVE: To describe the ... -
Morphology of the Left Atrial Appendage: Prevalence and Gender Difference in a Kenyan Population
(University of Nairobi, 2018)ntroduction The left atrial appendage is the site of origin of thrombi in 90% of cardioembolic stroke. Although literature reports a higher risk of cardioembolic stroke among blacks and females, it is unclear whether ... -
Morphology Of The Mandibular Condyle In A Kenyan Population.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Human Anatomy University of Nairobi, 2013)Use of condylar prostheses in mandibular reconstructive surgery is increasing in Kenya. To retain functional capability, condylar prostheses have to preserve the form of the condyle. Although condylar shape and size have ... -
Morphology of the Sacral Hiatus in an African population – implications for caudal epidural injections
(Ann Afr Surg, 2011-01)Background The sacral hiatus exhibits variations in morphology which differ among populations. These variations may influence the success of caudal epidural injections for anaesthesia. This study describes the morphological ... -
Morphometric analysis of the cerebral cortex in the developing baboon
(University of NairobiDepartment of Human anatomy, 2004)Morphometric analysis of the wall of the cerebral cortex in 49- and 50-day old baboon foetuses was carried out using formalin-fixed stratified serial sections of the heads. Four zones -medial, superior, lateral and ... -
Morphometric Dimensions of the Calcaneus
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Calcaneal morphometric dimensions influence surgical treatment plans after injury. These dimensions display population heterogeneity, and there is a paucity of data in the setting of our hospital in Kenya. Further, estimation ... -
Morphometric evaluation of endometrial blood vessels.
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Science, 2008)Five hundred endometrial specimens were studied to document the changes in blood vessels in various phases of menstrual cycle, menstrual disturbances and in unexplained infertility. Sixty-three cases were taken as control ... -
Morphometric parameters of Kenyan adult mandibles
(University of NairobiFaculty of Dental Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2013)Background: The mandible has a horizontal U-shaped body which is continuous at it posterior end with a pair of vertical rami forming the lower part of the facial skeleton. Knowledge of mandibular dimension is an important ... -
Morphometry and Variations of Bony Ponticles of the Atlas Vertebrae (C1) in Kenyans
(Human Anatomy, 2010)Atlas bridges, the bony outgrowths over the third segment of the vertebral artery are associated with compression of the artery and nerves. There are limited studies comparing morphometry of the complete atlas bridges and ... -
Morphometry Of Osteodural Bridgeand The Myodural Bridge Of The Rectus Capitis Posterior Major In A Black Kenyan Population
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The connective tissue between the rectus capitis posterior major and the cervical dura, popularly known as the myodural bridge has been postulated to contribute to dural tension monitoring. It prevents dural enfolding ... -
Morphometry Of Pelvic Ureter
(University Of Nairobi, 2013)Introduction: Morphometric features of the pelvic ureter such as length and obliquity of the intravesical part are important in etiology of vesicoureteric reflux (VUR). Although differences in morphometry of the ureter ... -
Morphometry of the adult sigmoid colon and relation to volvulus
(Department of Human Anatomy, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2007)The sigmoid colon in Africans is commonly affected by volvulus formation. Anatomical characteristics of this part of the colon could provide some of the contributory explanations for male gender predisposition The ... -
Morphometry of the Myopectineal Orifice: Relevance in Prosthesis Hernia Repair.
(2014)Background: All groin hernias occur through a weakness at the lower extremity of the abdomen: the myopectineal orifice (MPO). Open preperitoneal and laparoscopic techniques involve dissection and placement of the prosthetic ... -
Morphometry Of The Weak Areas Of The Inguinal Region In Relation To Prosthesis Hernirrhaphy
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Mortality After Clinical Management of Aids-Associated Cryptococcal Meningitis in Kenya
(KMA, 2014)Background: Cryptococcal meningitis (CM) is an increasingly prevalent infection among HIV/AIDS patients and is becoming a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in Africa. The short-term prognosis and management of ...