Publications by authors named "Edward Oluwole Komolafe"
Article Synopsis
- Adult-onset aqueductal stenosis (AOAS) is a rare cause of hydrocephalus in adults, and its understanding, especially in Africa, is limited—this study focused on its presentation and outcomes in Nigeria from 2008 to 2023.* -
- The research included 8 patients (7 males, 1 female) aged 18 to 50, primarily presenting with headaches and visual problems, with some experiencing additional symptoms like cognitive deficits and cerebrospinal fluid leaks.* -
- Ventriculoperitoneal shunt surgery was performed on most patients, leading to favorable outcomes, highlighting the importance of diagnosing AOAS early to prevent severe complications like vision loss.*
Background: Africa has very few neurosurgeons. These are almost exclusively in urban centers. Consequently, people in rural areas, most of the African population, have poor or no access to neurosurgical care.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPatterns of pre-hospital events and management of motorcycle-related injuries in a tropical setting.
Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot
September 2017
This study sought to highlight associated factors and evaluate outcomes of motorcycle-related injuries (MCRI) among adults managed in a university teaching hospital in south-western Nigeria. The study was a cross-sectional descriptive study of 150 adult patients presenting with MCRI at the adult accident and emergency unit of the hospital. Information on the use of helmet, alcohol intake, number of pillion passengers, type of collision and time of arrival at hospital was collected.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: The aim was to assess the use of optic nerve sonography (ONS) as a quick, noninvasive diagnostic test tool for detecting raised the intracranial pressure (ICP).
Materials And Methods: A prospective blinded observational study was conducted at Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex (OAUTHC), Ile-Ife, Nigeria. The study population consisted of 160 adult patients referred to the radiology department for cranial computed tomography (CT) scan.
Background And Objective: We report 4 patients who presented with a rare type of vault fracture. This form of fracture has only been described in few instances in the literature.
Case Description: All the patients presented with elevation of free skull fracture fragments.