P. Denen Akaa

Five Year Retrospective Study on Keloid Management

P. Denen Akaa, N. C. Ahachi, A. R. Vhriterhire, E. Agada, A. A. Jenrola & D. Dzuachii · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2017

Aim: Keloid morbidity is mostly associated with the psychosocial effects of the cosmetically unsightly scars. The study was carried out to highlight the availability of different treatment modalities and the effectiveness of our treatment strategies. Materials and Methods: A 5 ye...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMMR/2017/34824

Diabetic Foot Ulcers: Epidemiology, Management Modalities and Outcome at Benue State University Teaching Hospital Makurdi

P. Denen Akaa, N. C. Ahachi, N. J. Kortor, D. D. Mue, C. I. Elachi, M. Ogiator, M. P. Utoo & J. I. Osuji · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2017

Aim: To determine the epidemiology of diabetic foot ulcers (DFU), types, and the risk factors associated with their development at Benue State University Teaching Hospital, Makurdi Nigeria. To assess outcome of various modalities of treatment and mortality. Study Design: This was...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMMR/2017/34131

Attitude and Perception to Tattoos and Scarified Skin Marks in Makurdi, North Central Nigeria

P. Denen Akaa, C. N. Ahachi & Ojo Babarinde · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2017

Aim: Tattoo art which has been practiced all over the world for centuries is undergoing a revolution. Some people like it, others don’t. The aim of the study was to estimate the prevalence of tattooing among students and residents of Makurdi, like or dislike, who gave consent bef...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2017/32724