Publications by authors named "Evaristus Nwaribe"
Article Synopsis
- Neurotrauma is a major health issue in Nigeria, leading to high rates of illness and death, prompting a systematic review to provide valuable nationwide data.
- The study analyzed data from 45,763 patients across 254 articles, revealing a predominance of traumatic brain injuries primarily caused by road traffic accidents, with most patients being young males.
- Despite 63.7% of traumatic brain injury patients showing favorable outcomes, only 20.9% of those with spinal injuries fared similarly, highlighting the critical need for focused interventions in managing neurotrauma in the country.
Objective: Vascular neurosurgery has developed significantly in Nigeria, but its burden and challenges remain unclear. This study systematically reviewed vascular neurosurgical literature from Nigeria.
Methods: Four research databases and gray literature sources were searched from 1962-2021.
Objective: Spinal pathologies are prevalent in Nigeria, though epidemiological data remains sparse. This systematic review used pooled patient-level data from across the country to generate a standardized epidemiological reference.
Methods: Four research databases and gray literature sources were searched.
Article Synopsis
- * A systematic review identified 147 studies and over 5,700 patients, revealing a significant rise in the types of tumors diagnosed and the use of imaging techniques like CT and MRI.
- * The findings emphasize the need for further research to improve understanding and enhance neuro-oncologic care in Nigeria, particularly in underrepresented treatment options like chemotherapy.
Objective: Despite 6 decades of existence, neurosurgery is still in the developing stages in Nigeria. In this era of collaborative health system capacity-building in low- and middle-income countries, this article reviews past efforts and future prospects for collaborative neurosurgical development in Nigeria.
Methods: A bibliometric review of the Nigerian neurosurgical literature and data from a structured survey of Nigerian neurosurgeons and residents provided details of current local and international collaborations for neurosurgical research, service delivery, training, and capacity building.
Objective: This study aims to provide a comprehensive overview of pediatric neurosurgery in Nigeria, since 1962, by assessing epidemiological data, management strategies, and case outcomes.
Methods: A systematic bibliometric review of Nigerian neurosurgical literature was reported with the PRISMA guidelines. The Risk of Bias Assessment Tool was applied to all nonrandomized studies, and a descriptive analysis was performed for all variables.
Objective: This study investigates the scope, trends, and challenges of neurosurgical research in Nigeria since inception of the specialty in 1962.
Methods: A bibliometric review of the neurosurgical literature from Nigeria was performed. Variables extracted included year and journal of publication, article topic, article type, research type, study design, article focus area, and limitations.
Background: The Nigerian Academy of Neurological Surgeons in 2019 resolved to standardize the practice of neurosurgery in Nigeria. It set up committees to standardize the various aspects of neurosurgery, such as neurotrauma, pediatrics, functional, vascular, skull base, brain tumor, and spine. The Committee on Neurotrauma convened and resolved to study most of the available protocols and guidelines in use in different parts of the world.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTraumatic spinal cord injury (TSCI) is a major burden in trauma care worldwide. Most victims are young, and the injury results in economic loss and psychological and social burden on the individual and the society. The outcome depends on the severity of primary spinal cord injury, interventions to prevent secondary insults to the damaged cord, and access to a specialized care.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Neuronavigation has become a standard of care in contemporary neurosurgery since more than two decades and is gradually being embraced in our local practice. It is, therefore, important to share our local experience, including practical challenges encountered with this technology.
Aims And Objectives: The aim of this study is to review and present our early experience with stealth neuronavigation and to discuss the practical challenges encountered with the application of this technology in this environment.