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Challenges in the management of cerebrospinal fluid ascites: a case report by Mathew, Mesi, Chikani, Mark C., Okpara, Samuel E., Uzoanya, Matthew U., Ezemba, Ndubueze, Mezue, Wilfred C.

“…Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) ascites is an uncommon sequela of ventriculo-peritoneal (V-P) shunt. We report a case of CSF ascites in a 7-year-old girl with…”
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Changing Trends and Challenges of Spine Surgery in a Developing Country by Chikani, Mark C, Mesi, Mathew, Okwunodulu, Okwuoma, Mezue, Wilfred, Ohaegbulam, Samuel, Ndubuisi, Chika, Iroegbu, Linda, Nkwerem, Sunday

“…Spine conditions are common and the surgery is evolving even in developed economies. This study aims to review the changing trends and challenges of spine…”
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Neurosurgical Practice, Training, and Research Capacity Assessment in Nigeria: A Methodological Approach by Ukachukwu, Alvan-Emeka K., Adeolu, Augustine A., Adeleye, Amos O., Chikani, Mark C., Haglund, Michael M., Fuller, Anthony T.

“…There has been a progressive growth of neurosurgery in Nigeria over the past 6 nulldecades. This study aims to comprehensively evaluate the state of…”
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Correlation of the transorbital ultrasonographic optic nerve sheath diameter with intracranial pressure measured intraoperatively in infants with hydrocephalus by Okpara, Samuel E, Uche, Enoch O, Iloanusi, Nneka I, Iloabachie, Izuchukwu C, Mezue, Wilfred C, Onyia, Ephraim E, Chikani, Mark C, Mathew, Mesi

“…Hydrocephalus is a highly significant global public health concern. In infants, it may be associated with a potentially deleterious increase in intracranial…”
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Scalp reconstruction following excision of malignant tumors in Southeastern Nigeria by Okwesili, Obinna, Achebe, Uchechukwu, Onumaegbu, Okechukwu, Mezue, Wilfred, Chikani, Mark, Onyia, Ephraim

“…Background: Malignant scalp tumors are not common and constitute a small percentage of all scalp tumors. Reconstruction of the scalp defects following…”
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Correlation of palpation anterior fontanometry and cerebrospinal fluid opening pressure in early childhood hydrocephalus by Mathew, Mesi, Jimoh, Abdullahi, Mezue, Wilfred, Uche, Enoch, Chikani, Mark

“…Background: The anterior fontanelle (AF) tension has been a traditional clinical method of indirect assessment of intracranial pressure (ICP). How does this…”
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Women in Nigerian Neurosurgery: A Cross-Sectional Survey by Badejo, Oluwakemi A., Oboh, Ena, Abu-Bonsrah, Nancy, Petitt, Zoey, Ekweogwu, Ofodile C., Morgan, Eghosa, Onyia, Chiazor U., Ahmad, Misbahu H., Ayodele, Olabamidele A., Usman, Babagana, Dawang, Yusuf, Orhorhoro, Omuvie I., Oyemolade, Toyin A., Okere, Oghenekevwe E., Deng, Di D., Njeru, Paula N., Otun, Ayodamola, Nischal, Shiva A., Opara, Oluwamayowa, Iroegbu-Emeruem, Linda U., Fuller, Anthony T., Haglund, Michael M., Chikani, Mark C., Adeleye, Amos O., Adeolu, Augustine A., Ukachukwu, Alvan-Emeka K., Adebayo, Bamidele O., Ajekwu, Temitope, Akpakwu, Ojobo J., Anele, Christopher O., Aniaku, Ikechukwu D., Ayogu, Obinna M., Babagana, Mohammed, Bakwa, Nenkimun D., Bankole, Olufemi B., Bot, Gyang M., Dalhat, Nasiru K., Ige-Orhionkpaibima, Fred S., Jolayemi, Edward, Lemchi, Stanley U., Mbadugha, Tobechi, Mbanugo, Tochukwu H., Mohammed, Abubakar M., Obande, Joseph O., Obeta, Emmanuel C., Odebode, Timothy O., Ogunleye, Olabisi O., Olarewaju, Oluseun A., Onobun, Daniel, Oremakinde, Adetunji, Oyeleye, Oluwole O., Ozoani, Groovy, Rabiu, Taopheeq B., Sale, Danjuma, Shilong, Danaan J., Sunday, Emmanuel G., Tiamiyu, Liadi O., Timothy, Samaila

“…Although women have made remarkable strides in several medical specialties in Sub-Saharan Africa, their presence and contribution to the development of…”
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Characteristics and outcome of paediatric traumatic brain injuries: An analysis of 163 patients in Enugu by Chikani, Mark, Aniaku, Ikechukwu, Mesi, Mathew, Mezue, Wilfred, Chikani, Ugo

“…Background: As with most ailments common to adult and paediatric age groups, studies that describe and characterize paediatric traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)…”
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Correlation of quantitative MRI parameters with neurological outcome in acute cervical spinal cord injury by Mathew, Mesi, Mezue, Wilfred, Chikani, Mark, Jimoh, Abdullahi, Uche, Enoch, Mathew, Musa

“…Background: The unbearable morbidity and significant mortality associated with traumatic cervical spine injuries (T-CSIs) have been complicated by difficulties…”
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Knowledge, attitude and practice of epilepsy among community residents in Enugu, South East Nigeria by Ezeala-Adikaibe, Birinus A, Achor, Justin U, Nwabueze, Augustine C, Agomoh, Afamefule O, Chikani, Mark, Ekenze, Oluchi S, Onwuekwe, Ikenna O, Orakwue, Molokwu

“…Highlights • We determined the knowledge and attitudes of urban dwellers towards epilepsy. • We found low levels of knowledge about epilepsy. • Females had…”
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Smartphone Ocular Fundal Photography in the Diagnosis of Raised Intracranial Pressure: A Novel Adaptation to Neurosurgical Practice by Mbanugo, Tochukwu H, Mezue, Wilfred C, Emejulu, Jude-Kennedy C, Uche, Enoch O, Chikani, Mark O, Iloabachie, Izuchukwu, Onyia, Ephraim, Okpalauwaekwe, Udoka

“…Background Consistently raised intracranial pressure (ICP) is a common final pathway to morbidity/mortality in many neurosurgical conditions. This underscores…”
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Some characteristics of gliomas managed at a Neurosurgery centre in Nigeria by Ndubuisi, Chika A, Ohaegbulam, Samuel C, Chikani, Mark O, Mezue, Wilfred C, Mbadugha, Tobechi, Okhueleigbe, Mark

“…Gliomas are important primary brain tumours with varying prognosis. To study the histology characteristics of brain gliomas managed in a Neurosurgical centre…”
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Care related and transit neuronal injuries after cervical spine trauma: state of care and practice in Nigeria by Mezue, Wilfred C, Onyia, Ephraim, Illoabachie, Izuchukwu C, Chikani, Mark C, Ohaegbulam, Samuel C

“…Suboptimal care during extraction and transfer after spinal trauma predisposes patients to additional spinal cord injury. This study examines the factors that…”
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Surgically treated primary spinal cord neoplasms in Southeastern Nigeria by Chikani, Mark, Okwunodulu, Okwuoma, Mesi, Mathew, Mezue, Wilfred, Ohaegbulam, Samuel, Ndubuisi, Chika

“…Background: Primary spinal cord tumors are not as frequently encountered as their cranial counterparts. They could present in such an indolent manner that…”
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Modified Laminoplasty for Degenerative Cervical Spondylosis: The Technique of Floating Laminoplasty by Ohaegbulam, Samuel, Mezue, Wilfred, Ndubuisi, Chika, Chikani, Mark, Achebe, Ndubuisi, Erechukwu, Uwadiegwu

“…Background: Laminoplasty is an established alternative to laminectomy for posterior cervical decompression in spondylotic myelopathy. However, standard…”
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Management of Brain Abscess: Changing Trend and Experience in Enugu, Nigeria by Ndubuisi, Chika Anele, Ohaegbulam, Samuel C, Mezue, Wilfred C, Chikani, Mark C, Nkwerem, Sunday P, Ozor, Ignatius I

“…Intracranial abscess remains a significant health-care problem. Its causes, diagnosis, treatment, and outcome are changing. This paper reviewed the demography,…”
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Preliminary findings on metastatic brain tumors in Enugu, Southeast Nigeria by Chikani, Mark, Okpara, Samuel, Mathew, Mesi, Onuh, Augustine, Okwor, Vitalis, Mezue, Wilfred

“…Background: Metastatic brain tumors (MBTs) are the most common brain neoplasms seen clinically and are often associated with poor outcomes. This study…”
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Intracranial meningiomas managed at Memfys hospital for neurosurgery in Enugu, Nigeria by Mezue, Wilfred C, Ohaegbulam, Samuel C, Ndubuisi, Chika C, Chikani, Mark C, Achebe, David S

“…The epidemiology and pathology of meningioma in Nigeria are still evolving and little has been published about this tumor in Nigeria, especially in the…”
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Civilian Penetrating Gunshot Injury to the Neurocranium in Enugu by Onyia, Ephraim Eziechina, Chikani, Mark C, Mezue, Wilfred C, Uche, Enoch O, Iloabachie, Izuchukwu, Mesi, Matthew, Ejembi, Sunday, Agunwa, Chuka

“…Civilian penetrating gunshot injuries to the neurocranium are no longer uncommon in Nigeria. Such injuries are however poorly reported. They are associated…”
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Management of intracranial meningiomas in Enugu, Nigeria by Mezue, Wilfred C, Ohaegbulam, Samuel C, Ndubuisi, Chikandu A, Chikani, Mark C, Achebe, David S

“…Meningiomas may range on presentation from incidentally identified small lesions to large symptomatic tumors in eloquent areas of the brain. Management options…”
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