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Space Available for the Cervical Spinal Cord of Asymptomatic Adult Nigerians by Ndubuisi, Chika Anele, Mezue, Wilfred C, Ohaegbulam, Samuel C

“…The space available for the spinal cord (SAC) is a measure of spinal cord functional reserve and may vary in different societies. The objective of this study…”
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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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Improving capacity and access to neurosurgery in sub-Saharan Africa using a twinning paradigm pioneered by the Swedish African Neurosurgical Collaboration by Uche, Enoch O., Mezue, Wilfred C., Ajuzieogu, Obinna, Amah, Christopher C., Onyia, Ephraim, Iloabachie, Izuchukwu, Ryttlefors, Mats, Tisell, Magnus

“…Background The unmet need for neurosurgery in sub-Saharan Africa is staggering. Resolving this requires strategies that synergize salient local resources with…”
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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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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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Determination of the Mean Midsagittal Lumbar Canal Diameter of Asymptomatic Adults in Enugu, Nigeria, Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging by Nkwerem, Sunday Patrick U., Ohaegbulam, Samuel C., Mezue, Wilfred C., Emejulu, Jude-Kennedy Chinedu, Ndubuisi, Chika Anele, Nkwerem, Geraldine Ifechukwu

“…Background: The diagnosis of lumbar canal stenosis and ectasia is based on the dimensions of the lumbar canal. Midsagittal dimension of a lumbar canal that is…”
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Pilot application of Lecture-Panel-Discussion Model (LPDM) in global collaborative neurosurgical education: a novel training paradigm innovated by the Swedish African Neurosurgery Collaboration by Uche, Enoch Ogbonnaya, Sundblom, Jimmy, Iloabachie, Izuchukwu, Ozoh, Ignatius I., Alalade, Andrew, Revesz, David, Sandvik, Ulrika, Olsson, Martin, Mezue, Wilfred C., Tisell, Magnus, Ryttlefors, Mats

“…Background Disruptions in global surgery educational routines by the COVID-19 pandemic have elicited demands for alternative formats for rendering qualitative…”
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The Ebb and Flow of Neurosurgery in a Re-Emerging Sub-Saharan Center. Lessons from 1025 Consecutive Operated Cases and Progress Models. A Prospective Observational Cohort Study by Uche, Enoch O., Mezue, Wilfred C., Onyia, Ephraim E., Iloabachie, Izuchukwu, Okorie, Chukwuemeka, Ozor, Ignatius I.

“…The evolution of neurosurgery in our center comprises 2 active phases separated by a decade-long latent phase. This study evaluates our experience in the…”
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Impact of Active Leisure (Noncompetitive) Contact Sports Activities on the Space Available for the Cord of the Subaxial Cervical Spine of Asymptomatic Adults by Ndubuisi, Chika A., Ohaegbulam, Samuel C., Mezue, Wilfred C.

“…Leisure sports activities are assumed to be safe. It is however possible that participation in contact sports as leisure activity may also affect the space…”
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Pediatric brain tumor care in a Sub-Saharan setting: current poise of a precariously loaded dice by Uche, Enoch Ogbonnaya, Eke, Christopher B., Okafor, Okechukwu C., Uche, Nkechinyere Judith, Ajuzieogu, Obinna V., Amuta, Dubem S., Onyia, Ephraim E., Guga, Dung A., Okpara, Samuel, Mezue, Wilfred C., Tisell, Magnus, Ryttlefors, Mats

“…To evaluate the current status of pediatric brain tumor (PBT) care and identify determinants and profiles of survival and school attendance An 8-year…”
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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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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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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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Histologically Confirmed Intracranial Tumors Managed at Enugu, Nigeria by Ndubuisi, Chika Anele, Ohaegbulam, Samuel C, Iroegbu, Linda U, Ekuma, Mike Ezeali, Mezue, Wilfred C, Erechukwu, Uwadiegwu Alphonsus

“…There is controversy about the global distribution of intracranial tumors (ICTs). The previous reports from Africa suggested low frequency and different…”
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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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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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The Challenges of Management of High-grade Gliomas in Nigeria by Ndubuisi, Chika Anele, Mezue, Wilfred C, Nzegwu, Martin, Okwunodulu, Okwuoma, Ejembi, Gabriel, Ohaegbulam, Samuel C

“…High-grade gliomas (HGG) are among the most challenging brain tumors despite many research efforts worldwide. The aim of this study was to evaluate the local…”
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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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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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