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Outcome of primary posterior sagittal anorectoplasty of high anorectal malformation in well selected neonates by Osifo, O D, Osagie, T O, Udefiagbon, E O

“…Conventional posterior sagittal anorectoplasty (PSARP) for high anorectal malformation (ARM) involves initial colostomy creation with its attendant…”
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Circumcision mishaps in Nigerian children by Osifo, O D, Oriaifo, I A

“…Circumcision may be associated with complications which are usually minor but could be life threatening on certain occasions. This study determined…”
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Neck masses in children: etiopathology in a tertiary center by Osifo, O D, Ugiagbe, E E

“…Neck masses are common in children; they could present diagnostic challenges, and some may be malignant. This study determines the etiology, histopathology,…”
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Hazards of pentazocine for neonatal analgesia: a single-centre experience over 10 years by Osifo, O.D., Aghahowa, S.E.

“…Background: In developing countries, neonatal analgesia for surgical procedures is a major challenge where postoperative care is inadequate. Aim: To report…”
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Postoperative wound infection and perioperative prophylactic versus therapeutic antibiotics in paediatric abdominal surgeries: a five-year review by Osifo, O D, Aghahowa, S E

“…Outcome of a most successful surgical procedure may be affected by infective complications. This is a report of postoperative wound infection and outcome of…”
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Inguinal hernia in Nigerian female children: beware of ovary and fallopian tube as contents by Osifo, O. D., Ovueni, M. E.

“…Background The risk of injury to the ovary and fallopian tube during herniotomy in female children is quite high, and reports on the frequency of these organs…”
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Challenges of giant ventral hernia repair in children in an African tertiary care center with limited resources by Osifo, O. D., Efobi, A. C.

“…Objective The objective of this study is to report the challenges and outcome of giant ventral abdominal hernia repair in infants/children in a tertiary care…”
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Indirect inguinal hernia in Nigerian older children and young adults: is herniorrhaphy necessary? by Osifo, O. D., Irowa, O. O.

“…Background In many centers in sub-Saharan Africa, adults and children aged over 12 years with indirect inguinal hernias are treated with Bassini’s…”
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Congenital hydrocele: Prevalence and outcome among male children who underwent neonatal circumcision in Benin City, Nigeria by Osifo, O.D, Osaigbovo, E.O

“…Abstract Objective To determine the prevalence and spontaneous resolution of congenital hydrocele diagnosed in male neonates who underwent circumcision at our…”
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Factors affecting the management and outcome of neonatal surgery in Benin City, Nigeria by Osifo, D O, Oriaifo, I A

“…Neonatal surgery poses a major challenge, particularly in developing countries. The objective of this study was to determine the pattern and various factors…”
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OUTCOMES OF POSTERIOR SAGITTAL ANORECTOPLASTY FOR HIGH ANORECTAL MALFORMATION IN BENIN CITY, NIGERIA by Osagie, T O, Aisien, E, Osifo, O D

“…Surgical treatment for high anorectal malformations has evolved over the years with introduction of posterior sagittal anorectoplasty in the early 80s…”
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Causes, spectrum and effects of surgical child abuse and neglect in a Nigerian city by Osifo, O D, Oku, O R

“…Children are dependent on parents and care givers for the quality of health care services received and in developing countries, where they are not protected…”
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Outcome of trans-anal posterior anorectal myectomy for the ultrashort segment Hirschsprung's disease--Benin City experience in five years by Osifo, O D, Okolo, C J

“…The conventional treatment of Hirschsprung's disease involves colostomy creation, excision of aganglionic segment, pull through using normally ganglionated…”
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Male Infertility Secondary to Varicocele: A Study of the Management of 45 Patients by Osifo, O. D., Agbugui, J. O.

“…Varicocele is a common condition worldwide. The aim of this five-year prospective study is to examine the effect of varicocelectomy on the fertility profile of…”
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Small intestinal tubulovillous adenoma--case report and literature review by Osifo, O D, Akhiwu, W, Efobi, C A

“…Benign small intestinal tumour, though rare, have been reported. We report a case of sessile and extensive tubulovillous adenoma in a 13-year-old girl. She…”
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Diagnostic Accuracy of Mammographic Findings in Patients 35 Years and Older Presenting with Palpable Breast Lump in University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City by Oriakhi, S, Nwashilli, N J, Ohanaka, C E, Osifo, O D

“…Mammography has become an invaluable tool for diagnosing breast lesions and detecting early breast cancer in women of 35 years and above. To correlate the…”
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Outcomes of skin closure with suture materials in clean paediatric surgical procedures by Osifo, O D, Osagie, T O

“…Except through natural orifices, all surgical operations involve making skin incisions which are often closed with suture materials to which the skin may…”
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Management challenges and outcome of congenital giant intra-lingual fibroma in a 2-year old boy by Osifo OD, Akpoduado DD

“…Oral fibromas are often acquired painless benign slowly growing tumour usually seen on the buccal mucosa along the plane of occlusion of the maxillary and…”
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Does Exclusive Breastfeeding Confer Protection Against Infantile Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis? A 30-year Experience in Benin City, Nigeria by Osifo, David Osarumwese, Evbuomwan, Iyekoretin

“…The incidence of infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis has steadily decreased in developing countries, and this study was designed to confirm this and…”
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Omphalocele Management using Goal-oriented Classification in African Centre with Limited Resources by Osifo, Osarumwense David, Ovueni, Mike Efe, Evbuomwan, Iyekoretin

“…In 2000-09, 96 children comprising 57 males and 39 females who were presented between 2 h and 1 week of birth with omphalocele were prospectively managed using…”
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