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Outcome of childhood cataract surgery as seen at KNH
(Department of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2006)Background: Cataract is the leading cause of blindness in children in East Africa. The outcome of surgery is poor, partly because of the inadequate correction of aphakia and also the loss to follow up in patients who ... -
Outcome of childhood cataract surgery at Sabatia eye hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: - Cataract is the most common cause of blindness in children in the developing countries. It is largely reversible and is one of the main targets for treatment in the WHO elimination of preventable blinding ... -
The outcome of chronic subdural haematoma
(University of NairobiFaculty of medicine, 2008)Objective: To determine the outcome of chronic subdural haematoma. Study design: Descriptive prospective observational study. Setting: Kenyatta National Hospital. This is tertiary referral hospital in the country and ... -
Outcome Of Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media Surgery In Two Teaching Hospitals In Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background Chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM) is among the most common childhood infections. CSOM is the main cause of hearing loss among children in developing countries including Kenya. Operation Ear drop (OED) ... -
Outcome of compression therapy as an adjunct versus standard treatment in the management of limb cellulitis at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Cellulitis is a common condition causing significant morbidity. Treatment is mainly by use of antibiotics, limb elevation and analgesics. Compression therapy is not used routinely in management of cellulitis ... -
Outcome Of Conservative Management Of Distal Radial Fractures In Adults As Seen At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Background: Fractures of the distal radius are quite common accounting for around one sixth of all fractures seen in the emergency department in the USA. Locally, data on the prevalence of these fractures is scarce. Due ... -
The outcome of conservative management of tibial shaft fractures in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2011)INTRODUCTION Tibial shaft fractures are the most common long bone fractures encountered all over the world, motor vehicles accident being the most common single cause. Closed reduction and cast immobilization has been ... -
Outcome of Covid-19- Infection in Patients Aged 0-12 Years at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction: -COVID-19 has caused mortality among the 3,154 children and became the 3rd leading cause of death globally. It’s caused by different strains of SARs-Cov-2-viruses that include omicron which is the novel type. ... -
Outcome of foam versus gauze dressing in negative pressure wound therapy for the management of acute traumatic wounds with soft tissue loss at Kenyatta national hospital.
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2013)Background: Wounds have provided a challenge to the clinicians for centuries and this scenario persists to the 21st century. Negativepressure wound therapy (NPWT) is one of the latest additions in wound management. It ... -
Outcome of glaucoma surgery at Mombasa Light House for Christ Eye Centre
(University of Nairobi, 2009)OBJECTIVES: The main objective was to evaluate the outcome of glaucoma surgeries in a centre for eye care in Kenya. The main outcomes were intraocular pressure control, changes of the cup: disc ratio, visual field (VF) ... -
Outcome Of Globe Preservation Therapy In Patients With Bilateral Retinoblastoma At The Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background The past 60 years have seen retinoblastoma management transform from enucleation of diseased eyes to attempts to salvage the eye and vision guided by the principles of first preserving life, then the eye and ... -
Outcome Of Globe Preservation Therapy In Patients With Bilateral Retinoblastoma At The Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Aim The past 60 years have seen an evolution in treatment of retinoblastoma from primary enucleation to attempts to salvage the globe and preserve vision in addition to saving life. The developed countries have reported ... -
Outcome of macular hole surgery at Kikuyu eye unit
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Purpose: To determine the outcome for Macular Hole surgery at Kikuyu Eye Unit (KEU). Method: This was a retrospective hospital based case series conducted at Kikuyu Eye Unit. Records of all patients who underwent macular ... -
Outcome of management of peripheral arterial occlusive disease at KNH. a 10 year retrospective study (1993 - 2002)
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Medicine, 2002)This is a retrospective study of the outcome of management of PAOD at KNH. It covered a 10 year period between January 1993 and November 2002. It was carried out by a review of medical records. A total of 80 patients ... -
Outcome of penetrating Keratoplasties performed at Kikuyu Eye Unit from 1993 to 2003
(University of Nairobi, 2006)Results: Sixty percent of eyes were grafted for KC, four of whom had PKP in both eyes. The highest proportion of NKC indications included PBK (7.5%), trauma (6.6%) and dystrophies (5.3%). There was no significant difference ... -
Outcome of Pneumonia in children admitted at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2007)Background: Acute lower respiratory tract infections cause considerable morbidity and mortality in children under- 5 years of age especially in developing countries. This is unlike in developed countries where outcome ... -
The outcome of severe traumatic brain injury patients at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, CHS, Kenya, 2006)BACKGROUND: This study aimed to determine factors that influence outcome after severe traumatic brain injury at the Kenyatta National Hospital. METHODS: A prospective study over 6 months (April- September 2005) involving ... -
Outcome of skeletal traction in patients with femoral shaft fractures at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 2013)Background: - Road traffic accidents are a leading cause of trauma in Kenya (1). Many of the victims have multiple injuries with a significant proportion having femoral fractures (2). While early fracture fixation ... -
Outcome of the effects of the new road traffic rules and regulations on the incidence and severity of passenger service vehicle related injuries presenting at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, CHS, Kenya, 2007)This was a descriptive prospective study to determine the presentation and severity of public service vehicle related injuries at Kenyatta National Hospital after the new regulations gazetted in October 2003. The study was ... -
Outcome of Trans-radial Uterine Artery Fibroid Embolisation: a Kenyan Experience.
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Uterine leiomyomas are the most frequent cause of non-cancerous pelvic tumours in women. In Kenyatta National Hospital and the Karen Hospital, most patients are treated medically and surgically with myomectomy ...