Proceedings at the 82nd conference of the Nigerian Surgical Research Society held at the Delta State University Teaching Hospital between November 30 and December 2, 2023.

Abstract

Comparing surgical site infection in secondary peritonitis laparotomy wounds irrigated with normal saline versus 1% povidone iodine.

Ehiagwina LA, Kpolugbo J, Dongo AE, Odigie VI.

The effect of cerebrospinal fluid protein concentration on shunt outcome in children with hydrocephalus.

Ejumudo OF, Bankole O, Ojo O, Jolayemi E

Effect of topical application of tranexamic acid on post-mastectomy bleeding and seroma formation in adult female patients.

Ideh SN, Osime CO, Irowa OO, Odigie VI, Ideh BU

Role of laparoscopy in the management of paravertebral/psoas abscess-a pilot study

Obonna GC, Ede  JK, Chikani M, Eze T C, Onyebulu LO

Use of inflammatory biomarkers in improving the accuracy of diagnosis of acute appendicitis

C Odion, V Odigie, AE Dongo, J Kpolugbo, C Imoloamen, AA Okomayin, E Tagar

Epidemiology and pattern of extremity amputations at the delta state university teaching hospital, Oghara. A preliminary report.

Dioru UN., Odatuwa-Omagbemi DO, Okpara CJ

Comparing tissue adhesive (2 – octylcyanoacrylate - oca) to subcuticular vicryl skin closure following excision of benign breast lumps

Ugwi  V,  Odigie V, Irowa O

The role of intravesical 1% povidone iodine in reducing surgical site infection following open simple prostatectomy

Iyamu K, Osaghae S, Nwajei C

Efficacy of tranexamic acid in reducing blood loss in major lumbar spine surgery; randomized controlled trial in a sub-Saharan centre

Campbell CF,^, Okwuoma O,  Inojie M, Ndubuisi CA, Ohaegbulam S

Landmark versus ultrasound technique for subclavian venous catheterization in intensive care unit.

Akpobi OH, Ejiro BA, Jasper AO

¹Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Delta State University Teaching Hospital, Oghara.

An analysis of herniotomies at a tertiary hospital in Delta State, Nigeria: a prospective study

Ojie EI,  Odion-Obomhense HK   

Microbiology of wound infections in a tertiary hospital in Delta State, Nigeria

V Itelimo, T Ejeheri, F Campbell, E Akpo

Pattern of presentation of surgical emergencies among adults in a tertiary hospital in Southern Nigeria

Agbajor ST, Ejeheri OD, Akpo EE, Oriakhi SN

Ultrasound guided bilateral erector spinae plane block versus wound infiltration with plain bupivacaine for post-operative pain relief following myomectomy under spinal anaesthesia

Odukuye RM, Ejiro BA, Idehen HO

Admission and mortality pattern of surgical patients in the intensive care unit at delta state university teaching hospital, Nigeria: a 4-year prospective study

Nworie SI, Iwegbue PC, Ejeheri OD, Akpo EE, Nwajei C

A 1-year prospective study of the causes of intestinal obstruction in adults and the management outcomes in the delta state university teaching hospital

Egede OS, Echofa K, Ejeheri OD, Oriakhi SN, Akpo EE