B. T. Ugwu

Overview of the Effect of COVID-19 Pandemic on Residency Training in Surgery and Related Specialties in North-Central Nigeria

B. I. Omolabake, B. T. Ugwu, A. A. Abiodun, C. A. Agbo, A. J. Akintayo, S. Olori, B. S. Alabi, O. M. Bamidele, T. M. Patrick, J. O. Okoh, A. G. Yau, A. Idrisu, P. F. Adighije & B. A. Ojo · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2020

Background: The complete lockdown in Nigeria earlier this year as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic severely disrupted surgical care and training in all ramifications as mostly, only emergency cases were seen besides COVID-19 patients. After the lockdown, and gradual introduction...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2020/v32i2330724

Complicated Boerhaave’s Syndrome Managed by Conservative Treatment

S. D. Peter, A. H. Shitta, J. M. Njem, E. O. Igoh, A. F. Ale, M. W. Isichei, E. O. Ojo, M. A. Misauno & B. T. Ugwu · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2020

Boerhaave’s syndrome is a full-thickness perforation of oesophagus associated with vomiting and/or severe straining. It is a severe condition with high morbidity and mortality; the outcome is dependent on early recognition, prompt and effective intervention. It commonly presents...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2020/v32i1930671