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Variant anatomy of the right portal vein in a black Kenyan population
(2013)
Surface mapping of the liver before invasive procedures depends on a proper understanding of its segmental vasculature. The right portal vein ramification and lengths show marked variations and these mostly involve its ...
The surgical relevance of the anatomic position of the extraosseous mental nerve in a Kenyan population
(2014)
Introduction: Precise location of the mental nerve is important in implant surgery, administration of mental nerve block anaesthesia, and for osteotomy procedures. The position is known to show inter-population differences ...
Branching pattern of the extraosseus mental nerve in a Kenyan population
(University of Nairobi, 2013-12)
Knowledge of the branching pattern of the mental nerve is an important consideration during placement of tooth implants and reconstructive plates. It is known to display population variations and data for the same is scarce ...
Breast-feeding and human immunodeficiency virus infection: Assessment of knowledge among clinicians in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013-11)
In Kenya, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) prevalence ranks among the highest in the world. Approximately 60 000 infections yearly are attributed to vertical transmission including the process of labour and breast-feeding. ...
Anomalous Origin Of Left Testicular Artery From An Additional Renal Artery
(University of Nairobi,, 188)
Gonadal arteries arising from additional renal arteries present an important variation that should be noted in
order to avoid inadvertent injury to these vessels in renal hilar dissection and retroperitoneal surgery. ...
Outcome and Complications in Women undergoing cervical cerclage in a tertiary hospital in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1986)
Objective: To determine the immediate and late complications of women undergoing cervical cerclage, as well as their pregnancy outcomes.
Methods: This was a retrospective study based on traceable patient records over a ...
Variant anatomy of the cystic artery in adult Kenyans.
(2007)
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 ...
Position and Blood Supply of the Carotid Body in a Kenyan Population
(University of Nairobi, 2011)
Position and source of blood supply to the human carotid body displays population variations. These data are
important during surgical procedures and diagnostic imaging in the neck but are only scarcely reported and ...
Treatment and Outcome of Herniated intervertebral Disk in A Referral Hospital in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2009)
Background: Prolapsed lumbar intervertebral disk (PID) disease can be managed conservatively or surgically with different outcomes. Objective: The present study aimed at assessing the management and outcomes of slipped ...