Comparative evaluation of haemagglutination potential of haemolymph from two species of giant African land snails (Archachatina marginata and Achatina achatina).

A comparative study was conducted to evaluate haemagglutination potential in the haemolymph of two species of giant African land snails (Archachatina marginata and Achatina achatina). Three liveweight groups of snails (<100 g, 101-150 g and >150 g) were used with 4 replicates per liveweight per species for haemagglutination assay (HA). The effect of aestivation on haemagglutination potential was also evaluated.

Prevalence of mange among West African Dwarf sheep and goats and associated haematological and biochemical parameters.

This study was carried out to assess the prevalence of mange in sheep and goats in five local government areas (LGAs) of Ogun State in South Western Nigeria. A total of 4,973 sheep and 7,902 goats of West African Dwarf breeds were sampled of which only 4 (0.08%) of sheep and 42 (0.

Acute appendicitis in Lagos: a review of 250 cases.

Objectives: Acute appendicitis is common. This prospective study of 250 cases of acute appendicitis was performed to critically analyse the pattern of presentation, management, operative findings and treatment outcome. The effect of length and position of the appendix in relationship to acute inflammation was also determined.

Late presentation of a right Bochdalek hernia with a right intrathoracic stomach and organo-axial torsion.

A postero-lateral hernia through the foramen of Bochdalek is a rare type of congenital diaphragmatic hernia CDH. The incidence of Bochdalek hernia on the right side is 10-20% compared to the left side, and herniation of the stomach into the right pleural cavity is extremely rare. We report a case of right-sided Bochdalek hernia with a right intrathoracic stomach and organo-axial torsion misdiagnosed initially, and treated as a case of hyperactive airway disease.

Bronchiectasis consequent upon prolonged foreign body retention.

Objective: To review our experience with bronchiectasis complicating prolonged endobronchial retention of foreign bodies (FB) among patients with a history of aspiration of FB seen between 1975 and 1998.

Design: A retrospective review of clinical data of consecutive patients with a history of aspiration of FB treated during the time of study.

Setting: The Cardiothoracic Unit of the University College Hospital, Ibadan, directly serves a population of about 40 to 60 million in the South Western Nigeria and the community clinics.