Incidence of childhood cancers in the North East geopolitical zone of Nigeria.

Introduction: Cancers are a major cause of childhood mortality worldwide especially in LMICs where underdiagnoses and lack of quality cancer data hampers effective cancer control efforts. This study aimed to document and describe the patterns and characteristics of childhood cancers in the North East geopolitical zone of Nigeria.

Methods: This was a retrospective cross-sectional study that collected cancer data from 4 out of the 6 states in the North East of Nigeria.

Experience with colostomy and colostomy reversal in children in Bauchi.

Background: Colostomy is one of the common surgical procedures performed in pediatric surgical practice. The aim of this study was to retrospectively review our experience with colostomy and closure (reversal) in children.

Patients And Methods: A retrospective review of the data of all children aged 15 years and below who had colostomy and colostomy closure in the past 5 years.

Knowledge of Hepatitis B Vaccine among Operating Room Personnel in Nigeria and Their Vaccination Status.

Background. Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a well recognised occupational health hazard preventable by vaccination. Objectives.