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Chronic anaemia causes degenerative changes in trophoblast cells of the rat placenta.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Objectives: Iron deficiency anaemia causes adverse pregnancy outcome. There are few studies on effects of anaemia on the
structure of trophoblastic cells which are important in placental function. These data are important ...
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 ...
Prevalence And Anatomical Pattern Of The Median Artery Among Adult Black Kenyans.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Knowledge of the anatomy of median arteries is important in the diagnosis and management of carpal tunnel and pronator teres syndromes, reconstructive surgery in the forearm, minimizing inadvertent vascular injury as well ...
Influence Of Age On Gallbladder Morphometry
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Morphometric properties of the gallbladder such as length, diameter and volume are determinants of gallbladder
function. These parameters are altered with age and may explain the age-related reduction in gallbladder
co ...
Gallstone Disease: A Call To Awareness In Subsaharan Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Gallstone disease (GSD) is a major global health problem that causes high morbidity and mortality constituting a significant
economic burden in developed countries (Shaffer, 2006; Stinton and Shaffer, 2012; Njeze, 2013). ...
Hexafurcation of Basilar Artery in a Black Kenyan Population
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Pattern of terminal branching of the basilar artery may influence predisposition to atherosclerosis and aneurysms. Knowledge of unusual patterns is also important in interpretation of extent of stroke and during neuroradiological ...
What is the origin of the labyrinthine artery among black Kenyans?
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Origin of labyrinthine artery is important because it influences the presentation of occlusion of anterior inferior
cerebellar and basilar arteries. It shows ethnic and geographical variation, but there is no data from ...
Variations Of Pulmonary Veins And Their Clinical Relevance
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Variations of pulmonary veins (PV) were previously considered rare, only documented as isolated case reports.
Recent cadaveric, autopsy, CT, MDCT and MRI studies have revealed substantial variations with respect to ...
Branching Pattern Of The Left Anterior Descending Coronary Artery In A Black Kenyan Population
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Branching pattern of the left anterior descending coronary artery is important in explaining variations in occurrence of coronary atherosclerosis, informing management strategies for coronary heart disease and interventional ...
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 ...