The current state of Spina Bifida in low- and middle-income countries: where does Africa stand?

Spina bifida is a congenital neural tube defect that results in abnormal development of the spine and central nervous system. Infants born with this condition face a range of physical disabilities and associated complications. Although the global burden has declined in recent decades due to folic acid fortification and prenatal screening, spina bifida remains a significant public health challenge in many low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), particularly in sub-Saharan Africa.

Penile Agenesis Associated with Anorectal Malformation and Bilateral Renal Agenesis: A Case Report and a Review of the Literature.

Penile agenesis is complete absence of the penis in an otherwise normal phenotypic and genotypic male at birth that results from failure of development of the genital tubercle. It is an extremely rare anomaly that may be associated with anomalies in other organ systems, the extent and severity of which may affect the prognosis. The management is challenging and may have far reaching implications for the individual and family.

Knowledge, Perceptions and Levels of Utilisation of E-Learning among Medical Students in Nigeria.

Background: Globally, electronic learning (e-learning) is being embraced in all spheres, including the field of Medicine, where it has an engrained role in both medical education and practice.

Objectives: The study aimed to assess the knowledge, perception and factors influencing the utilisation of e-learning amongst medical students in Nigeria.

Methods: It was a descriptive, cross-sectional survey.

Early Experience of Laparoscopic Surgery in a Teaching Hospital in Rural Nigeria.

Introduction/background: Laparoscopic surgery is still at its budding phase in low resource countries. The reasons for this include poor financing of the health sector and lack of trained personnel. The aim of this article is to highlight our initial experiences, our challenges in setting up laparoscopic surgery in a private tertiary hospital in rural southwestern Nigeria, and to share our efforts towards alleviating these challenges.

Malrotation of the midgut associated with horseshoe kidney presenting as gastric outlet obstruction in a 15-year-old boy.

Malrotation occurs in approximately 1 in 500 live births. However, the true incidence of malrotation is unknown since many asymptomatic patients fail to present. Approximately 90% of patients with malrotation are diagnosed within the 1 year of life.

Mitigating the challenges of laparoscopic paediatric surgery in Ile Ife: The trend so far and lessons learnt.

Background: Paediatric laparoscopic surgery is fast growing worldwide, with many pathologies now being treated even in the youngest of patients. We hereby report our experience with the first 114 cases.

Objectives: Our aim was to highlight our progress and lessons learnt practicing laparoscopic paediatric surgery in our institution.

Early impact of COVID-19 pandemic on paediatric surgical practice in Nigeria: a national survey of paediatric surgeons.

Introduction: The novel coronavirus disease has had significant impact on healthcare globally. Knowledge of this virus is evolving, definitive care is not yet known and mortality is increasing. We assessed its initial impact on paediatric surgical practice in Nigeria, creating a benchmark for recommendations and future reference.

Comparative Study of Laparoscopic and Open Inguinal Herniotomy in Children in Ile Ife, Nigeria: A Prospective Randomized Trial.

Inguinal hernia in children is currently treated through a groin incision with access to the inguinal canal and handling of the spermatic cord. In the face of the growing utilization of laparoscopic surgery in Nigeria, it was important to compare the outcome of laparoscopic and open herniotomy (OH) in our local teaching hospital to create a basis for recommendation. We compared OH with laparoscopic needle assisted hernia repair (LNAR) in children in Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex, Ile Ife.

Citrus Epicarp-Derived Biochar Reduced Cd Uptake and Ameliorates Oxidative Stress in Young Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench (okra) Under Low Cd Stress.

Due to the important role of biochar (BC) in reducing metal-toxicity in plants, this study was aimed at assessing the potential of citrus epicarp-derived BC in ameliorating Cd toxicity in young Abelmoschus esculentus (okra) under low Cd toxicity. Okra was grown in soil amended with BC at four treatment levels for 49 days as follows: control (A), sole 1.4 mg Cd/kg-spiked soil (B), 1.

Infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis with unusual presentations in Sagamu, Nigeria: a case report and review of the literature.

A 24-day old female Nigerian neonate presented with protracted vomiting, fever and dehydration but without palpable abdominal tumour or visible gastric peristalsis. There was no derangement of serum electrolytes. The initial working diagnosis was Late-Onset Sepsis but abdominal ultrasonography showed features consistent with the diagnosis of IHPS.