University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital

Bridging Resource Gaps in Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis Management: A Case Report Highlighting Innovative Care

Abstract Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) is a rare but potentially life-threatening dermatological condition. It is characterised by diffuse exfoliation of >30% of the skin and mucous membranes due to immune-mediated destruction of the epidermis. It is thought to be due to a...

Early Outcomes of Open Tibial Shaft Fracture Management at a Tertiary Orthopaedic Hospital in Nigeria: A Prospective, Observational Study

Abstract Background: Management of open tibial shaft fractures in resource-poor settings presents significant challenges, yet prospective data on treatment outcomes in Sub-Saharan Africa remain limited. These injuries, often resulting from high-energy trauma, carry substantial ri...

Traumatic brain injury in African urban centers: The role of road traffic accidents, outcomes, and health-system factors: a systematic review

Abstract Background Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major cause of death and disability in low- and middle-income countries, particularly in rapidly urbanizing regions of Sub-Saharan Africa. Road traffic accidents (RTAs), especially motorcycle-related crashes, represent a leadi...