Publications by authors named "Obinna M Ayogu"
Article Synopsis
- Intra-operative wound irrigation is commonly used in orthopaedic surgeries to prevent surgical site infections (SSIs), but its effectiveness, particularly with chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG), is unclear.
- A clinical trial conducted in Nigeria involved 50 patients divided into two groups: one received CHG and the other isotonic saline, with early SSIs monitored for 30 days post-surgery.
- The study found no significant difference in SSI rates between the two groups, suggesting that both methods are equally effective, which could help improve patient care and resource management in low-resource settings.
Background: Complications associated with ventriculoperitoneal shunt insertion constitute a significant cause of morbidity and mortality among hydrocephalus patients. Despite this, VP shunt placement has remained the mainstay of treatment for hydrocephalus. The aim of this study is to evaluate the complications of VP shunt surgery in our environment and to identify the risk factors associated with it.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground Acute traumatic subdural hematoma is life-threatening and is associated with high unfavorable outcomes in developing countries. Objective We aim to identify factors contributing to outcomes after severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) due to acute subdural hematoma (SDH) in patients admitted to National Hospital Abuja, Nigeria. Methods This was a retrospective review of 34 patients who consecutively underwent neurosurgery for acute SDH over five years (from January 2015 to December 2019).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: The objective is to determine the prognostic factors affecting the surgical outcome of patients surgically treated for acute epidural haematoma.
Materials And Methods: A retrospective review of 71 consecutive patients who underwent neurosurgery for acute epidural haematomas over a 5-year period (from January 2015 to December 2019) was conducted. Clinical characteristics and the time intervals were investigated to determine the interactions between all these factors and the outcome.