Amaka Patricia Ehighibe
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View article: The Thoracoepigastric Flap: An Effective Reconstructive Method for Large Upper Extremity Defects in Low- and Middle-income Countries—A Single-center Study
The Thoracoepigastric Flap: An Effective Reconstructive Method for Large Upper Extremity Defects in Low- and Middle-income Countries—A Single-center Study Open
Background: Injury to the upper limbs, among the most injured anatomical regions of the body, often results in the loss of the skin envelope and the exposure of vital structures, including bone and neurovascular bundles. Reconstructive opt…
View article: Assessment of Healthcare Workers’ Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices in Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Management in Nigeria
Assessment of Healthcare Workers’ Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices in Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Management in Nigeria Open
Background: Pressure injuries, often indicative of poor healthcare quality, cost the United States $3–$11 billion annually. After witnessing an increased incidence of pressure injuries at the Federal Medical Centre, Abuja, Nigeria, we soug…
View article: Reduction mammaplasty at a teaching hospital in North Central Nigeria – A 12-year audit
Reduction mammaplasty at a teaching hospital in North Central Nigeria – A 12-year audit Open
Reduction mammaplasty (RM) is the 7 th most common surgery performed by plastic surgeons worldwide. This trend is not reflected by literature in the African subcontinent. In this article, we present the demographic characteristics of patie…