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Variations in the anatomy of ansa cervicalis
(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 ...
Conventional and variant termination of the portal vein in a black Kenyan population.
(University of Nairobi., 2013-02)
BACKGROUND:
Knowledge of the variant terminations of the portal vein is important in surgical and interventional radiological procedures of the liver. Their pattern and frequency are important in planning surgery to ...
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. ...
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 ...
Morphology of human myocardial bridges and association with coronary artery disease
(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 ...
Factors Influencing Research Activity among Medical Students at University of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
Background Undergraduate student research activity facilitates their independent thinking, interest in evidence based practice and preparation for graduate programmes. Reports from African Universities are, however, scarce. ...