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Tibialization of the fibula in a child with chronic osteomyelitis of the tibia: a case report
(2013)
A case of a ten year old patient on treatment for chronic osteomyelitis of the right tibia is presented. After undergoing multiple sessions of debridement and sequestrectomy, first at a district hospital then at Kenyatta ...
Physiological, Behavioral, and Dietary Characteristics Associated with Hypertension among Kenyan Defence Forces.
(2013)
Background. Hypertensive disease is increasing in developing countries due to nutritional transition and westernization. Hypertensive disease among Kenya military may be lower because of health-focused recruitment, physical ...
Aplasia Cutis Congenita. A Case Report and Review of Literature
(2013)
Aplasia cutis congenita is a birth defect characterised by absence of skin and, in some cases, the subcutaneous tissues. This is a case report of the initial conservative management of a neonate in a rural hospital who ...
AIDS-Associated Burkitt’s Lymphoma
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Today AIDS-associated Burkitt’s lymphoma (BL) and atypical BL remain a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in HIV-infected patients the world over and especially in sub-Saharan Africa. While the overall incidence ...
11 Years Of Experience In Vitreoretinal Surgery Training In Nairobi, Kenya, From 2000 To 2010
(University of Nairobi, 2013-08)
Design
Time series over 11 years.
Participants
685 operations were performed over 11 years.
Methods
After the 1998 al-Qaeda bomb assault on the U.S. embassy in Nairobi, Kenya, the Ludwig-Maximilians-University München ...
Proximal row carpectomy in a 23 year old female with kienböck’s disease: a case report
(2013)
Kienböck’s disease is a rare disorder of the lunate bone resulting from vascular compromise to the bone. We describe a 23 year old female with a 6 year history of non traumatic left wrist pain and swelling. Radiography and ...
Calcifying cystic odontogenic tumour manifesting in the maxillary antrum: Case report
(2013)
A case is presented of a 15-year-old boy who manifested the calcifying cystic odontogenic tumour (CCOT) in the left maxillary antrum of an unknown duration. In addition, the patient had a high arched palate and multiple ...
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(2013-04-24)
Background: Road traffic injuries continue to exert a huge burden on Kenya’s healthcare services. Over 134,000 crashes occur on the Kenyan roads killing more than 2,600 and seriously injuring 11,000 people annually. Injury ...
Early functional outcome of distal femoral fractures at Kenyatta National Hospital and Kikuyu Hospital
(2013)
Background: Distal femoral fractures account for 4% to 7% of all femoral fractures. They cause considerable morbidity and mortality, especially in the elderly. Locally they occur mainly in the young socio-economically ...
What is the appropriate age range of individuals to be included in a survey to. estimate the prevalence of trachomatous trichiasis?
(group.bmj.com, 2013)
Introduction A survey to determine the prevalence of trachomatous trichiasis (Tl] requires a large sample size and the recommended participant age is 2': 15 years. This study sought to establish the appropriate age range ...