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2. Assessing the Neurosurgical Capacity in Nigeria Using the Modified Neuro-PIPES Tool
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Adebayo, Bamidele O., Ajekwu, Temitope, Akpakwu, Ojobo J., Anele, Christopher O., Aniaku, Ikechukwu D., Ayogu, Obinna M., Babagana, Mohammed, Bakwa, Nenkimun D., Bankole, Olufemi B., Bot, Gyang M., Dalhat, Nasiru K., Ige-Orhionkpaibima, Fred S., Jolayemi, Edward, Lemchi, Stanley U., Mbadugha, Tobechi, Mbanugo, Tochukwu H., Mohammed, Abubakar M., Obande, Joseph O., Obeta, Emmanuel C., Odebode, Timothy O., Ogunleye, Olabisi O., Olarewaju, Oluseun A., Onobun, Daniel, Opara, Oluwamayowa, Oremakinde, Adetunji, Oyeleye, Oluwole O., Ozoani, Groovy, Rabiu, Taopheeq B., Sale, Danjuma, Shilong, Danaan J., Sunday, Emmanuel G., Tiamiyu, Liadi O., Timothy, Samaila, Ukachukwu, Alvan-Emeka K., Oyemolade, Toyin A., Nischal, Shiva A., Onyia, Chiazor U., Morgan, Eghosa, Ekweogwu, Ofodile C., Orhorhoro, Omuvie I., Ahmad, Misbahu H., Ayodele, Olabamidele A., Usman, Babagana, Badejo, Oluwakemi A., Dawang, Yusuf, Okere, Oghenekevwe E., Abu-Bonsrah, Nancy, Deng, Di D., Petitt, Zoey, Njeru, Paula N., Oboh, Ena C., Otun, Ayodamola, Still, Megan E.H., Haglund, Michael M., Fuller, Anthony T., Chikani, Mark C., Adeleye, Amos O., and Adeolu, Augustine A.
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- 2024
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3. Women in Nigerian Neurosurgery: A Cross-Sectional Survey
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Adebayo, Bamidele O., Ajekwu, Temitope, Akpakwu, Ojobo J., Anele, Christopher O., Aniaku, Ikechukwu D., Ayogu, Obinna M., Babagana, Mohammed, Bakwa, Nenkimun D., Bankole, Olufemi B., Bot, Gyang M., Dalhat, Nasiru K., Ige-Orhionkpaibima, Fred S., Jolayemi, Edward, Lemchi, Stanley U., Mbadugha, Tobechi, Mbanugo, Tochukwu H., Mohammed, Abubakar M., Obande, Joseph O., Obeta, Emmanuel C., Odebode, Timothy O., Ogunleye, Olabisi O., Olarewaju, Oluseun A., Onobun, Daniel, Oremakinde, Adetunji, Oyeleye, Oluwole O., Ozoani, Groovy, Rabiu, Taopheeq B., Sale, Danjuma, Shilong, Danaan J., Sunday, Emmanuel G., Tiamiyu, Liadi O., Timothy, Samaila, Badejo, Oluwakemi A., Oboh, Ena, Abu-Bonsrah, Nancy, Petitt, Zoey, Ekweogwu, Ofodile C., Morgan, Eghosa, Onyia, Chiazor U., Ahmad, Misbahu H., Ayodele, Olabamidele A., Usman, Babagana, Dawang, Yusuf, Orhorhoro, Omuvie I., Oyemolade, Toyin A., Okere, Oghenekevwe E., Deng, Di D., Njeru, Paula N., Otun, Ayodamola, Nischal, Shiva A., Opara, Oluwamayowa, Iroegbu-Emeruem, Linda U., Fuller, Anthony T., Haglund, Michael M., Chikani, Mark C., Adeleye, Amos O., Adeolu, Augustine A., and Ukachukwu, Alvan-Emeka K.
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- 2024
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4. The Epidemiological Burden of Neurovascular Pathology in Nigeria: A Systematic Review and Pooled Patient-Level Analysis
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Nischal, Shiva A., Badejo, Oluwakemi A., Trillo-Ordonez, Yesel, Oyemolade, Toyin A., Seas, Andreas, Malomo, Toluyemi A., Nwaribe, Evaristus E., Abu-Bonsrah, Nancy, Deng, Di D., Okere, Oghenekevwe E., Ogundeji, Olaniyi D., Oboh, Ena, Still, Megan E.H., Waguia-Kouam, Romaric, Asemota, Isaac, Oboh, Ehita N., Reddy, Padmavathi, Ugorji, Chiazam, Rahman, Raphia, von Isenburg, Megan, Fuller, Anthony T., Haglund, Michael M., Adeleye, Amos O., and Ukachukwu, Alvan-Emeka K.
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5. Epidemiological Burden of Neurotrauma in Nigeria: A Systematic Review and Pooled Analysis of 45,763 Patients
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Ukachukwu, Alvan-Emeka K., Nischal, Shiva A., Trillo-Ordonez, Yesel, Nwaribe, Evaristus E., Abu-Bonsrah, Nancy, Malomo, Toluyemi A., Oyemolade, Toyin A., Badejo, Oluwakemi A., Deng, Di D., Still, Megan E.H., Oboh, Ena C., Okere, Oghenekevwe E., Asemota, Isaac, Oboh, Ehita N., Ogundeji, Olaniyi D., Ugorji, Chiazam, Rahman, Raphia, Reddy, Padmavathi, Seas, Andreas, Waguia-Kouam, Romaric, von Isenburg, Megan, Fuller, Anthony T., Haglund, Michael M., and Adeleye, Amos O.
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- 2024
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6. A Geospatial Analysis of the Availability, Distribution, and Accessibility of Neurosurgical Facilities, Workforce, and Infrastructure in Nigeria; and Projection Towards 2050
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Adebayo, Bamidele O., Ajekwu, Temitope, Akpakwu, Ojobo J., Anele, Christopher O., Aniaku, Ikechukwu D., Ayogu, Obinna M., Babagana, Mohammed, Bakwa, Nenkimun D., Bankole, Olufemi B., Bot, Gyang M., Dalhat, Nasiru K., Ige-Orhionkpaibima, Fred S., Jolayemi, Edward, Lemchi, Stanley U., Mbadugha, Tobechi, Mbanugo, Tochukwu H., Mohammed, Abubakar M., Obande, Joseph O., Obeta, Emmanuel C., Odebode, Timothy O., Ogunleye, Olabisi O., Olarewaju, Oluseun A., Onobun, Daniel, Opara, Oluwamayowa, Oremakinde, Adetunji, Oyeleye, Oluwole O., Ozoani, Groovy, Rabiu, Taopheeq B., Sale, Danjuma, Shilong, Danaan J., Sunday, Emmanuel G., Tiamiyu, Liadi O., Timothy, Samaila, Ukachukwu, Alvan-Emeka K., Njeru, Paula N., Ayodele, Olabamidele A., Ahmad, Misbahu H., Onyia, Chiazor U., Morgan, Eghosa, Ekweogwu, Ofodile C., Usman, Babagana, Badejo, Oluwakemi A., Dawang, Yusuf, Orhorhoro, Omuvie I., Oyemolade, Toyin A., Okere, Oghenekevwe E., Abu-Bonsrah, Nancy, Petitt, Zoey, Oboh, Ena C., Otun, Ayodamola, Nischal, Shiva A., Deng, Di D., Mahmud, Muhammad R., Mezue, Wilfred C., Malomo, Adefolarin O., Shehu, Bello B., Shokunbi, Matthew T., Ohaegbulam, Samuel C., Fuller, Anthony T., Haglund, Michael M., Chikani, Mark C., Adeolu, Augustine A., and Adeleye, Amos O.
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- 2024
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7. The Scope, Trends, and Challenges of Neurosurgical Research in Nigeria: A Bibliometric Review
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Ukachukwu, Alvan-Emeka K., Ogundeji, Olaniyi D., Abu-Bonsrah, Nancy, Still, Megan E.H., Trillo-Ordonez, Yesel, Oboh, Ehita N., Nischal, Shiva A., Deng, Di D., Ugorji, Chiazam, Seas, Andreas, Badejo, Oluwakemi A., Malomo, Toluyemi A., Nwaribe, Evaristus E., Oyemolade, Toyin A., Okere, Oghenekevwe E., Oboh, Ena, Waguia-Kouam, Romaric, Rahman, Raphia, Asemota, Isaac, Reddy, Ramya, von Isenburg, Megan, Haglund, Michael M., Fuller, Anthony T., and Adeleye, Amos O.
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- 2024
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8. The Status of Specialist Neurosurgical Training in Nigeria: A Survey of Practitioners, Trainers, and Trainees
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Adebayo, Bamidele O., Ajekwu, Temitope, Akpakwu, Ojobo J., Anele, Christopher O., Aniaku, Ikechukwu D., Ayogu, Obinna M., Babagana, Mohammed, Bakwa, Nenkimun D., Bankole, Olufemi B., Bot, Gyang M., Dalhat, Nasiru K., Ige-Orhionkpaibima, Fred S., Jolayemi, Edward, Lemchi, Stanley U., Mbadugha, Tobechi, Mbanugo, Tochukwu H., Mohammed, Abubakar M., Obande, Joseph O., Obeta, Emmanuel C., Odebode, Timothy O., Ogunleye, Olabisi O., Olarewaju, Oluseun A., Onobun, Daniel, Opara, Oluwamayowa, Oremakinde, Adetunji, Oyeleye, Oluwole O., Ozoani, Groovy, Rabiu, Taopheeq B., Sale, Danjuma, Shilong, Danaan J., Sunday, Emmanuel G., Tiamiyu, Liadi O., Timothy, Samaila, Ukachukwu, Alvan-Emeka K., Petitt, Zoey, Usman, Babagana, Ekweogwu, Ofodile C., Dawang, Yusuf, Ahmad, Misbahu H., Ayodele, Olabamidele A., Badejo, Oluwakemi A., Morgan, Eghosa, Onyia, Chiazor U., Orhorhoro, Omuvie I., Oyemolade, Toyin A., Okere, Oghenekevwe E., Abu-Bonsrah, Nancy, Njeru, Paula N., Oboh, Ena C., Otun, Ayodamola, Nischal, Shiva A., Deng, Di D., Mahmud, Muhammad R., Mezue, Wilfred C., Malomo, Adefolarin O., Shehu, Bello B., Shokunbi, Matthew T., Ohaegbulam, Samuel C., Chikani, Mark C., Adeleye, Amos O., Fuller, Anthony T., Haglund, Michael M., and Adeolu, Augustine A.
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- 2024
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9. The Role of International Collaborations in Sustainable Neurosurgical Development in Nigeria
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Adebayo, Bamidele O., Ajekwu, Temitope, Akpakwu, Ojobo J., Anele, Christopher O., Aniaku, Ikechukwu D., Ayogu, Obinna M., Babagana, Mohammed, Bakwa, Nenkimun D., Bankole, Olufemi B., Bot, Gyang M., Dalhat, Nasiru K., Ige-Orhionkpaibima, Fred S., Jolayemi, Edward, Lemchi, Stanley U., Mbadugha, Tobechi, Mbanugo, Tochukwu H., Mohammed, Abubakar M., Obande, Joseph O., Obeta, Emmanuel C., Odebode, Timothy O., Ogunleye, Olabisi O., Olarewaju, Oluseun A., Onobun, Daniel, Opara, Oluwamayowa, Oremakinde, Adetunji, Oyeleye, Oluwole O., Ozoani, Groovy, Rabiu, Taopheeq B., Sale, Danjuma, Shilong, Danaan J., Sunday, Emmanuel G., Tiamiyu, Liadi O., Timothy, Samaila, Onyia, Chiazor U., Morgan, Eghosa, Oyemolade, Toyin A., Ekweogwu, Ofodile C., Orhorhoro, Omuvie I., Ahmad, Misbahu H., Ayodele, Olabamidele A., Usman, Babagana, Badejo, Oluwakemi A., Dawang, Yusuf, Malomo, Toluyemi A., Nwaribe, Evaristus E., Okere, Oghenekevwe E., Abu-Bonsrah, Nancy, Petitt, Zoey, Njeru, Paula N., Oboh, Ena C., Otun, Ayodamola, Deng, Di D., Ogundeji, Olaniyi D., Still, Megan E.H., Nischal, Shiva A., Seas, Andreas, Asemota, Isaac, Oboh, Ehita N., Ugorji, Chiazam, Reddy, Ramya, Rahman, Raphia, Trillo-Ordonez, Yesel, Waguia-Kouam, Romaric, von Isenburg, Megan, Chikani, Mark C., Adeleye, Amos O., Adeolu, Augustine A., Haglund, Michael M., Ukachukwu, Alvan-Emeka K., and Fuller, Anthony T.
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- 2024
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10. Profile of Pediatric Neurosurgery in Nigeria from 1962 to 2021: A Systematic Review
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Oyemolade, Toyin A., Mukumbya, Benjamin, Oboh, Ehita N., Nischal, Shiva A., Ozobu, Ifeanyichukwu, Palla, Adhith, Ogundeji, Olaniyi D., Trillo-Ordonez, Yesel, Nwaribe, Evaristus E., Badejo, Oluwakemi A., Okere, Oghenekevwe E., Malomo, Toluyemi A., Abu-Bonsrah, Nancy, Oboh, Ena C., Seas, Andreas, Still, Megan E.H., Asemota, Isaac, Ugorji, Chiazam, Reddy, Ramya, Rahman, Raphia, Waguia-Kouam, Romaric, Deng, Di D., von Isenburg, Megan, Haglund, Michael M., Fuller, Anthony T., Adeleye, Amos O., and Ukachukwu, Alvan-Emeka K.
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- 2024
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11. A Mixed-Methods Assessment of the Feasibility of Conducting Neurosurgical Clinical Research in Uganda
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Petitt, Zoey, Ordonez, Yesel Trillo, Kelkar, Yuveer, Shakir, Muhammad, Ott, Maura, Patel, Yash, Agwu, Chibueze, Khalafallah, Adham M., Mullikin, Alexandria, Tang, Alan, Davis, Jenna, Ssembatya, Joseph Mary, Choi, Shinbe, Deng, Di D., Headley, Jennifer, Obiga, Oscar, Haglund, Michael M., and Fuller, Anthony T.
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- 2024
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12. The Status of Specialist Neurosurgical Training in Nigeria: A Survey of Practitioners, Trainers, and Trainees
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Ukachukwu, Alvan-Emeka K., primary, Petitt, Zoey, additional, Usman, Babagana, additional, Ekweogwu, Ofodile C., additional, Dawang, Yusuf, additional, Ahmad, Misbahu H., additional, Ayodele, Olabamidele A., additional, Badejo, Oluwakemi A., additional, Morgan, Eghosa, additional, Onyia, Chiazor U., additional, Orhorhoro, Omuvie I., additional, Oyemolade, Toyin A., additional, Okere, Oghenekevwe E., additional, Abu-Bonsrah, Nancy, additional, Njeru, Paula N., additional, Oboh, Ena C., additional, Otun, Ayodamola, additional, Nischal, Shiva A., additional, Deng, Di D., additional, Mahmud, Muhammad R., additional, Mezue, Wilfred C., additional, Malomo, Adefolarin O., additional, Shehu, Bello B., additional, Shokunbi, Matthew T., additional, Ohaegbulam, Samuel C., additional, Chikani, Mark C., additional, Adeleye, Amos O., additional, Fuller, Anthony T., additional, Haglund, Michael M., additional, Adeolu, Augustine A., additional, Adebayo, Bamidele O., additional, Ajekwu, Temitope, additional, Akpakwu, Ojobo J., additional, Anele, Christopher O., additional, Aniaku, Ikechukwu D., additional, Ayogu, Obinna M., additional, Babagana, Mohammed, additional, Bakwa, Nenkimun D., additional, Bankole, Olufemi B., additional, Bot, Gyang M., additional, Dalhat, Nasiru K., additional, Ige-Orhionkpaibima, Fred S., additional, Jolayemi, Edward, additional, Lemchi, Stanley U., additional, Mbadugha, Tobechi, additional, Mbanugo, Tochukwu H., additional, Mohammed, Abubakar M., additional, Obande, Joseph O., additional, Obeta, Emmanuel C., additional, Odebode, Timothy O., additional, Ogunleye, Olabisi O., additional, Olarewaju, Oluseun A., additional, Onobun, Daniel, additional, Opara, Oluwamayowa, additional, Oremakinde, Adetunji, additional, Oyeleye, Oluwole O., additional, Ozoani, Groovy, additional, Rabiu, Taopheeq B., additional, Sale, Danjuma, additional, Shilong, Danaan J., additional, Sunday, Emmanuel G., additional, Tiamiyu, Liadi O., additional, and Timothy, Samaila, additional
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- 2024
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13. The Role of International Collaborations in Sustainable Neurosurgical Development in Nigeria
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Onyia, Chiazor U., primary, Morgan, Eghosa, additional, Oyemolade, Toyin A., additional, Ekweogwu, Ofodile C., additional, Orhorhoro, Omuvie I., additional, Ahmad, Misbahu H., additional, Ayodele, Olabamidele A., additional, Usman, Babagana, additional, Badejo, Oluwakemi A., additional, Dawang, Yusuf, additional, Malomo, Toluyemi A., additional, Nwaribe, Evaristus E., additional, Okere, Oghenekevwe E., additional, Abu-Bonsrah, Nancy, additional, Petitt, Zoey, additional, Njeru, Paula N., additional, Oboh, Ena C., additional, Otun, Ayodamola, additional, Deng, Di D., additional, Ogundeji, Olaniyi D., additional, Still, Megan E.H., additional, Nischal, Shiva A., additional, Seas, Andreas, additional, Asemota, Isaac, additional, Oboh, Ehita N., additional, Ugorji, Chiazam, additional, Reddy, Ramya, additional, Rahman, Raphia, additional, Trillo-Ordonez, Yesel, additional, Waguia-Kouam, Romaric, additional, von Isenburg, Megan, additional, Chikani, Mark C., additional, Adeleye, Amos O., additional, Adeolu, Augustine A., additional, Haglund, Michael M., additional, Ukachukwu, Alvan-Emeka K., additional, Fuller, Anthony T., additional, Adebayo, Bamidele O., additional, Ajekwu, Temitope, additional, Akpakwu, Ojobo J., additional, Anele, Christopher O., additional, Aniaku, Ikechukwu D., additional, Ayogu, Obinna M., additional, Babagana, Mohammed, additional, Bakwa, Nenkimun D., additional, Bankole, Olufemi B., additional, Bot, Gyang M., additional, Dalhat, Nasiru K., additional, Ige-Orhionkpaibima, Fred S., additional, Jolayemi, Edward, additional, Lemchi, Stanley U., additional, Mbadugha, Tobechi, additional, Mbanugo, Tochukwu H., additional, Mohammed, Abubakar M., additional, Obande, Joseph O., additional, Obeta, Emmanuel C., additional, Odebode, Timothy O., additional, Ogunleye, Olabisi O., additional, Olarewaju, Oluseun A., additional, Onobun, Daniel, additional, Opara, Oluwamayowa, additional, Oremakinde, Adetunji, additional, Oyeleye, Oluwole O., additional, Ozoani, Groovy, additional, Rabiu, Taopheeq B., additional, Sale, Danjuma, additional, Shilong, Danaan J., additional, Sunday, Emmanuel G., additional, Tiamiyu, Liadi O., additional, and Timothy, Samaila, additional
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14. A Geospatial Analysis of the Availability, Distribution, and Accessibility of Neurosurgical Facilities, Workforce, and Infrastructure in Nigeria; and Projection Towards 2050
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Ukachukwu, Alvan-Emeka K., primary, Njeru, Paula N., additional, Ayodele, Olabamidele A., additional, Ahmad, Misbahu H., additional, Onyia, Chiazor U., additional, Morgan, Eghosa, additional, Ekweogwu, Ofodile C., additional, Usman, Babagana, additional, Badejo, Oluwakemi A., additional, Dawang, Yusuf, additional, Orhorhoro, Omuvie I., additional, Oyemolade, Toyin A., additional, Okere, Oghenekevwe E., additional, Abu-Bonsrah, Nancy, additional, Petitt, Zoey, additional, Oboh, Ena C., additional, Otun, Ayodamola, additional, Nischal, Shiva A., additional, Deng, Di D., additional, Mahmud, Muhammad R., additional, Mezue, Wilfred C., additional, Malomo, Adefolarin O., additional, Shehu, Bello B., additional, Shokunbi, Matthew T., additional, Ohaegbulam, Samuel C., additional, Fuller, Anthony T., additional, Haglund, Michael M., additional, Chikani, Mark C., additional, Adeolu, Augustine A., additional, Adeleye, Amos O., additional, Adebayo, Bamidele O., additional, Ajekwu, Temitope, additional, Akpakwu, Ojobo J., additional, Anele, Christopher O., additional, Aniaku, Ikechukwu D., additional, Ayogu, Obinna M., additional, Babagana, Mohammed, additional, Bakwa, Nenkimun D., additional, Bankole, Olufemi B., additional, Bot, Gyang M., additional, Dalhat, Nasiru K., additional, Ige-Orhionkpaibima, Fred S., additional, Jolayemi, Edward, additional, Lemchi, Stanley U., additional, Mbadugha, Tobechi, additional, Mbanugo, Tochukwu H., additional, Mohammed, Abubakar M., additional, Obande, Joseph O., additional, Obeta, Emmanuel C., additional, Odebode, Timothy O., additional, Ogunleye, Olabisi O., additional, Olarewaju, Oluseun A., additional, Onobun, Daniel, additional, Opara, Oluwamayowa, additional, Oremakinde, Adetunji, additional, Oyeleye, Oluwole O., additional, Ozoani, Groovy, additional, Rabiu, Taopheeq B., additional, Sale, Danjuma, additional, Shilong, Danaan J., additional, Sunday, Emmanuel G., additional, Tiamiyu, Liadi O., additional, and Timothy, Samaila, additional
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- 2024
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15. Intraoperative Repair of Cerebrospinal Fluid Rhinorrhea in Skull Base Tumor Resection: A Retrospective Study of Acellular Dermal Matrix Versus Turbinate Flap
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Zhong, Bing, Song, Ning-Ying, Deng, Di, Li, Lin-Ke, Du, Jin-Tao, Liu, Feng, Liu, Ya-Feng, and Liu, Shi-Xi
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- 2020
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16. Women in Nigerian Neurosurgery: A Cross-Sectional Survey.
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Badejo, Oluwakemi A., Oboh, Ena, Abu-Bonsrah, Nancy, Petitt, Zoey, Ekweogwu, Ofodile C., Morgan, Eghosa, Onyia, Chiazor U., Ahmad, Misbahu H., Ayodele, Olabamidele A., Usman, Babagana, Dawang, Yusuf, Orhorhoro, Omuvie I., Oyemolade, Toyin A., Okere, Oghenekevwe E., Deng, Di D., Njeru, Paula N., Otun, Ayodamola, Nischal, Shiva A., Opara, Oluwamayowa, and Iroegbu-Emeruem, Linda U.
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NEUROSURGERY , *MEDICAL students , *NEUROSURGEONS , *GENDER differences (Sociology) , *MEDICAL specialties & specialists - Abstract
Although women have made remarkable strides in several medical specialties in Sub-Saharan Africa, their presence and contribution to the development of neurosurgery remain limited. We sought to study the gender differences within Nigerian neurosurgery, identify challenges resulting from these differences, and recommend how African female neurosurgeons can maximize their effects in neurosurgery. A structured online survey captured data on neurosurgical infrastructural capacity, workforce, and training from neurosurgical consultants and residents in neurosurgical centers in Nigeria. All the collected data were coded and analyzed. Altogether, 82 neurosurgical consultants and 67 neurosurgical residents from 50 primary medical institutions in Nigeria completed the online survey. Only 8 of the respondents (5.4%) were women, comprising 3 consultants, 2 senior residents, and 3 junior residents. Although 40.2% of the respondents did not believe that being female affected the decision of whether to specialize in neurosurgery, 46.3% believed that being female was a disadvantage. Most did not believe that being female affected admission (57.8%), completion of a neurosurgery residency (58.5%), or life working as a neurosurgeon after graduation (63.4%). The most common challenges women face while navigating through neurosurgery training and practice are erosion of family and social life, lack of female mentors, and lack of a work–life balance. There is a deficit of both female consultants and trainees among Nigerian neurosurgeons. Identifying female medical students with a strong interest in neurosurgery and providing early mentorship might increase the number of female neurosurgeons. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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17. Assessing the Neurosurgical Capacity in Nigeria Using the Modified Neuro-PIPES Tool.
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Ukachukwu, Alvan-Emeka K., Oyemolade, Toyin A., Nischal, Shiva A., Onyia, Chiazor U., Morgan, Eghosa, Ekweogwu, Ofodile C., Orhorhoro, Omuvie I., Ahmad, Misbahu H., Ayodele, Olabamidele A., Usman, Babagana, Badejo, Oluwakemi A., Dawang, Yusuf, Okere, Oghenekevwe E., Abu-Bonsrah, Nancy, Deng, Di D., Petitt, Zoey, Njeru, Paula N., Oboh, Ena C., Otun, Ayodamola, and Still, Megan E.H.
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NEUROSURGEONS , *INTENSIVE care units , *DIAGNOSTIC equipment - Abstract
Like many low- and-middle-income countries in Africa, documented assessment of the neurosurgical workforce, equipment, infrastructure, and scope of service delivery in Nigeria is lacking. This study aimed to assess the capacity for the delivery of neurosurgical services in Nigeria. An 83-question survey was disseminated to neurosurgeons and residents in Nigeria. We report the findings from the capacity assessment section of the survey, which used the modified neurological-PIPES (personnel, infrastructure, procedures, equipment, and supplies) (MN-PIPES) tool to evaluate the availability of neurosurgical personnel, infrastructure, procedures, equipment, and supplies. A comparative analysis was done using the domain and total MN-PIPES scores and MN-PIPES index. The national average MN-PIPES score and index were 176.4 and 9.8, respectively. Overall, the southwest and northwest regions had the highest scores and frequently had high subscores. The survey respondents reported that the main challenges impeding neurosurgery service delivery were a lack of adjunctive supplies (75.2%), a dearth of diagnostic and interventional equipment (72.4%), and an absence of a dedicated intensive care unit (72.4%). The availability of workforce, infrastructure, equipment, and supplies needed to provide optimal neurosurgical care is uneven in many institutions in Nigeria. Although major strides have been made in recent years, targeted collaborative interventions at local, national, regional, and international levels will further improve neurosurgical service delivery in Nigeria and will have positive ripple effects on the rest of the healthcare system. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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