Publications by authors named "C N Asoegwu"

Introduction: Tracheostomy is a life-saving procedure; the benefits and frequency of procedures being performed have led to frequent reviews of indication in many regions of the world. The aim is to establish the indications, diagnosis and complications of tracheostomy performed in the past 10 years in a tertiary hospital in Lagos.

Methods: This is a 10-year retrospective study of all patients who had tracheostomies for various indications from 2010 to 2019.

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Background: Amputation is a life-changing surgical procedure that can cause significant disruptions in the quality of life of an individual.

Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the quality of life of patients with limb amputations in Lagos.

Materials And Methods: This was a cross-sectional study carried out among amputees recruited from two tertiary institutions and roadsides in Lagos state.

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Introduction: Otomycosis is a global disease, common in the world's tropical and subtropical regions. The diagnosis is clinical, but mycological examination is required for its confirmation. There is a paucity of published data on otomycosis particularly the aetiologic agents in Nigeria.

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Background: Intracranial subdural empyema (SDE) is a seemingly uncommon life-threatening ailment with varying presentations and outcomes. A variety of risk factors have been associated with predisposition to intracranial SDEs; however, they may be cryptogenic. There is an increased predilection for intracranial SDE in children and teenagers with paranasal sinusitis or middle ear infections.

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Background: Down syndrome (DS) is associated with a high incidence of ear pathologies and hearing loss. There is a paucity of information on the audiology of people with DS particularly those in special schools in Nigeria. This study aimed to compare pneumatic otoscopy with tympanometry for middle ear screening and pure tone audiometry (PTA) with distortion product otoacoustic emission (DPOAE) for hearing screening in the different age groups of people with people DS.

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