Background: Typhoid ileal perforation is a common complication of typhoid fever, a multi-systemic
infection, which is endemic in many developing countries. Objective: This study …

Background: Intestinal obstruction is a life threatening condition in the newborn, with attendant
high mortality rate especially in underserved subregion. This study reports the aetiology, …

BACKGROUND: Trauma is a common cause of death amongst children/adolescents, and
data on its epidemiology and pattern are crucial for policy formulation. The aim of this study …

OBJECTIVE: To report overall occurrence, and the mode of presentation and management
of girls with post genital mutilation giant clitoral epidermoid inclusion cyst in an African …

Objectives: To report outcomes of giant inguinoscrotal hernia repair using local lidocaine
anesthesia in a resource-poor subregion. Methods: Patients treated with giant inguinoscrotal …

Postmortem examination remains the gold standard for the correct diagnosis of many
diseases and for unraveling unexplained causes of death. This paper reports on the poor …

BACKGROUND: Knowledge of the epidemiology and the pattern of injury sustained following
falls from heights may be crucial in formulating policy aimed at prevention and improved …

Congenital aberrations of female children’s external genitalia are common worldwide with
varied mode of presentation especially in regions with poor awareness. This prospective …

Background: Peritonitis is a surgical emergency of variable etiology with a high mortality rate,
particularly in children. This paper reports our experience with the epidemiology and …

IntroductionRoad traffic accident (RTA) is a common cause of pediatric trauma death and
disability, constituting a worldwide loss of financial resources and potential manpower. This …