M. Efu

Spectrum of Thyroid Diseases in Makurdi, Benue State of Nigeria: A Review of 94 Consecutive Cases

B. A. Eke, B. A. Ojo, A. Adekwu, M. Efu, E. I. Ogwuche & P. Abayol · Asian Journal of Research in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2017

This study aims to review the spectrum of thyroid diseases in Makurdi, Benue State of Nigeria through a histopathological survey. It is a retrospective study covering 1st January, 2005 to 31st December, 2016. Ninety four (94) consecutive cases of thyroidectomy specimens collected...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJRIMPS/2017/33448

Subtotal Thyroidectomy under Local Anesthesia in a Pregnant Woman Presenting with Giant Goiter: A Case Study

B. Eke, B. A. Ojo, A. O. Ojabo, M. T. Maanongun, V. I. Ugwu, E. O. Umobong, M. Ogiator, P. Abayol, M. Efu, Chukwukadibia N. Ahachi & Priscilla Denen Akaa · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2017

Thyroid surgery is performed by most surgeons in practice using general anesthesia. In resource poor developing nations with paucity of anesthetists, anesthetic drugs and equipment, it can be done under local anesthesia with acceptable results. We report a case of a 17 week pregn...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJTDH/2017/25450