The Allure of Abdominal Scarification (`UDE`) among the Esan Tribe in South-South Nigeria – A Prospective Analysis
T. A. T. Salami, E. Irekpita, A. Emorinken, T. I. A. Oseni, A. A. Akinkugbe, O. E. Oziegbe & F. O. Agbebaku · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2020
Background: The practice of inflicting cuts (incisions) on the anterior abdominal wall to treat splenomegaly of various causes is a very common one in some parts of Edo State, Nigeria. Such incisions may result in several complications including sepsis (especially in children who...
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10.9734/ijtdh/2020/v41i1430349