Ethnicity and Prostate Cancer in Southern Nigeria: A Preliminary Report.

Introduction: The natural history of prostate cancer varies among patients. The aim of this study is to detect any variations in clinical and pathological characteristics of the tumor in patients from different ethnic groups in Southern Nigeria.

Patients And Methods: Consecutive patients who presented with features of prostatic diseases at the Urology Units of University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Port Harcourt and Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, were evaluated prospectively with history, physical examination, and relevant investigations using a proforma.

Spontaneous knotting of a feeding tube in the bladder.

Urinary catheterization is often performed in the pediatric age group. The procedure although safe, is not free of complications. Knotting of the urinary catheter is a rare but serious complication.

Antibiotics prophylaxis for digital-guided transrectal tru-cut needle biopsy of the prostate.

Background: Prostate biopsy is essential to diagnose prostate cancer. The complications need to be kept in view.

Aim: To explore the outcome of prostate biopsy using Gentamicin 280 mg by intramuscular injection as prophylaxis against infection.

Abdominal wound dehiscence: A review.

Wound dehiscence and its complications plague surgical practice. This study aims to identify the clinical features, etiological factors, and preventive measures of abdominal wound dihiscence (AWD). A Medline search from 1966 to February 2004 was done, using the terms abdominal wound dehiscence, burst abdomen, and abdominal wound closure.