Superior mesenteric artery syndrome is a rare complication of post-traumatic spine surgery. The third portion of the duodenum is compressed between the abdominal aorta and the superior mesenteric artery: duodenal (intestinal) occlusion and sometimes arterio-mesenteric occlusion o...
Acute pancreatitis is an inflammatory process in the pancreas that can affect other distant organs. Ophthalmologic involvement in particular Ischemic retinopathy known as "Purtscher" during acute pancreatitis has been exceptionally associated, Purtscher retinopathy is a retinal v...
Background: The use of household insecticides for the eradication of insects especially mosquitoes in Nigeria is increasing. These insecticides are used without consideration of their adverse effect on human health. Aim: This study sought to investigate the effect of common hous...
This study assessed the microbial and parasitic infestation of fresh fruits and vegetables sold in two major markets in Akungba Akoko and Ikare akoko, Ondo State Nigeria. A total of 10 fruits and 10 vegetables commonly consumed by dwellers of these communities were randomly pur...
Aim: Hepatoprotective potency of ethanolic extract of Garcinia kola (Heckel) seed against acute ethanol-induced oxidative stress in Wistar rats. Materials and Methods: G. kola seeds were purchased from a local market in Ibadan, Nigeria. The seeds were chopped to smaller pieces af...
Invasive Salmonella infections are responsible for a significant burden of morbidity and mortality worldwide. There has been increase in resistance to anti-typhoid prescription drugs medicinal plants have gained popularity among both urban and rural dwellers in the treatment of n...
Background/Aim: Colonoscopy may be associated with pain due to distension of colonic mesentery and air insufflation into the colonic lumen, although Sedo-analgesia may increase the tolerability of the procedure. This randomized, prospective, controlled study based on our clinical...
Aims: The present study aims to highlight the duplex color doppler measurement of hepatic artery resistance Index in Evaluation of Severity of Hepatic Steatosis. Introduction: This study was conducted to evaluate the correlation between the severity of fatty liver and the hepatic...
Aim: The study evaluated the chemical contents and antioxidant potential of aqueous extract of Irish potato tubers traditionally used for ulcer treatment in Nigeria. Methods: Freshly harvested Irish potato tubers were purchased from Aba grocery market, Abia State. They were thoro...
Introduction: Functional bowel disorders are functional gastrointestinal disorders affecting the middle or lower gastrointestinal tract. They occur worldwide and manifest with features of abdominal pain, bloating, distention, and/or bowel habit abnormalities such as diarrhea, con...