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Gender Related Patterns In The Shape And Dimensions Of The Foramen Magnum In An Adult Kenyan Population
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Foramen magnum is a useful landmark in the base of the skull. Its shape and dimensions show
ethnic and gender differences. This data is useful in forensic medicine and anthropology but are
unknown among Kenyans. Two ...
Topography of The Posterior Communicating Artery in a Kenyan Population
(2010)
Configuration and branching pattern of the posterior communicating
artery influence occurrence and approaches to management of aneurysms.
Distribution of the various configurations and branching patterns
shows population ...
Pattern Of Peripheral Vascular Disease In An African Country
(University Of Nairobi, 2013)
Estimation of the length of the tibia from dimensions of the distal articular surfaces of the tibia in adult Kenyans
(University Of Nairobi, 2013-07)
Introduction: The present study was planned to determine the utility of distal tibial dimensions in estimation of the length of the
tibia in a Kenyan population.
Materials and methods: A total of 156 tibiae were obtained ...
Age Changes In The Tunica Intima Of The Aorta In Goat (capra Hircus)
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Age changes in the aortic tunica intima may explain the higher prevalence of atherosclerosis among the elderly. Goat is a suitable model for the study of cardiovascular disease but the age changes in its aortic tunica ...
Surgical significance of brachial arterial variants in a Kenyan population
(University of Nairobi, 2012)
Background: Knowledge of the variant anatomy of the brachial artery is important in radial arterial grafts for coronary bypass, percutaneous trans-radial approach to coronary angiography, angioplasty and flap surgery. These ...
Vasa Vasora in the tunica media of goat aorta
(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 ...
Pattern of aortic aneurysms in an African country
(University of Nairobi., 2010-10)
OBJECTIVE:
We sought to describe the regional, age, and sex distribution; diagnosis; treatment; and outcome of aortic aneurysms in a Kenyan population.
METHODS:
This was a retrospective study at Kenyatta National ...
Menarcheal age among urban Kenyan primary school girls
(University of Nairobi., 2011-05)
AIM:
To determine the mean menarcheal age among urban primary school girls in Kenya.
SUBJECTS AND METHODS:
A structured questionnaire was administered to 820 primary grade 6-8 girls aged between 12 and 17 years in ...
Surgical anatomy of the profunda brachii artery
(University of Nairobi, 2012)
Variations in the origin and termination of the profunda brachii artery (PBA) are rarely described in literature. Knowledge of this unusual anatomy is important during brachial artery catheterization and harvesting of ...