Pattern of Long Bone Fracture at John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital (2019)
Background: The pattern of fracture, including the etiology, types, anatomical location and age distribution, may differ from and within sub-regions due to inhabitants’ occupation and living environment. We aimed to determine the pattern of long bone fractures seen through the trauma unit at the John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital. Methods: A retrospective study of patients with […]
Indication and outcome of Simple Prostatectomy- Multicenter Review
Background: Open prostatectomy for the surgical management of benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) is now rarely used in most developed countries except for large prostates. However, in resource limited countries, open prostatectomy remains the main mode of surgical management of benign prostate hyperplasia irrespective of the prostate size. Surgical treatment is reserved for refractory cases, as […]
Risk Factors for Surgical Site Infection following Elective Inguinal Hernia Repair at Jackson F. Doe Memorial Regional Referral Hospital: Prospective study of 161 patients
Background: Surgical site infection (SSI) is a common postoperative complication that causes significant morbidity and mortality, increases antibiotic usage, prolongs hospital stay, adds cost, and decreases patients’ quality of life and has a high disease burden in developing countries. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to assess the incidence of SSI and to identify […]
Extremely Unusual Case of Disabling Soft Tissue Ossification in Pediatric Patient
Debilitating ossifications in soft tissue is an extremely rare phenomenon in literature. Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva is a very unusual genetic disorder of Extra-Skeletal Bone formation mostly within muscle, tendons and fascia. Clinically it presents with extensive heterotopic ossification in soft tissue and malformations in greater Toe and Thumb. During the earlier stages, clinical presentations may mimic […]
High Cesarean Section Rate in a Tertiary Medical Center in Monrovia, Liberia: Trends, Indications, and Implications
Background The escalating global rates of cesarean sections (C-sections) have raised concerns, with the World Health Organization recommending a rate of 10-15%. This study investigates the cesarean section rate, trends, indications, and potential causes at a tertiary medical center in Monrovia, Liberia. Objectives To determine the cesarean section rate, identify common indications, analyze trends, and […]
Pentalogy of Fallot Presenting as Acyanotic Congenital Heart Disease
Pentalogy of Fallot (POF) is a rare variant of the more common tetralogy of Fallot (TOF), characterized by the classic features of TOF along with an additional congenital cardiac lesion such as an atrial septal defect (ASD) or patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). Here, we present a case of POF presenting as acyanotic congenital heart disease […]
Splenic Peliosis in a Patient with Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
Peliosis is defined as the presence of cystic blood-filled spaces in the liver, spleen, lymph nodes, as well as other organs. Splenic peliosis is a rare entity. Association of splenic peliosis with chronic myeloproliferative disorders is even rarer. Here we describe an unusual case of splenic peliosis with chronic myeloid leukemia.
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Physician Assistants in Rural Liberia Regarding Primary Eye Care
Introduction: Physician Assistants (PA) provide primary health care (PHC) in Liberia. In this study we attempted to explore their level of knowledge, attitude and practice towards primary eye care (PEC). Subjects and methods: We conducted a telephonic survey of PAs based on a questionnaire developed indigenously. The data was tabulated in an excel sheet and […]
Contribution Of Kidney Diseases to Deaths in the Medical Wards of JFK Memorial Hospital: A Six Month Preliminary Review
Background: Kidney diseases especially chronic kidney disease is becoming a great problem in the sub-region contributing significantly to both morbidity and mortality. Methodology: This is a retrospective study of patients that died in the medical wards of John F. Kennedy Memorial hospital from February 2022 to July 2022. Admission and discharge registers, as well as […]