Chimaobi G. Ofoha
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View article: Comparison of serum 25-hydroxy vitamin D amongst black African prostate cancer patients with non-aggressive versus aggressive disease using the Gleason score
Comparison of serum 25-hydroxy vitamin D amongst black African prostate cancer patients with non-aggressive versus aggressive disease using the Gleason score Open
Background: Black men of African descent have higher risk for developing prostate cancer and present at a younger age with advanced disease and a poorer prognosis. Limited number of studies directly linking serum vitamin D with either pros…
View article: Correlation of Level of Serum 25-Hydroxy Vitamin D and Gleason Score as a Measure of Aggressiveness of Prostate Cancer in Black Africans
Correlation of Level of Serum 25-Hydroxy Vitamin D and Gleason Score as a Measure of Aggressiveness of Prostate Cancer in Black Africans Open
Background Cancer of the prostate (CaP) is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer worldwide and the sixth leading cause of death from cancer in males. . Black men of African descent have higher risk for developing prostate cancer and ar…
View article: CLINICO-DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE AND TREATMENT OF PATIENTS WITH PROSTATE CANCER IN A NORTH- CENTRAL NIGERIAN TEACHING HOSPITAL.
CLINICO-DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE AND TREATMENT OF PATIENTS WITH PROSTATE CANCER IN A NORTH- CENTRAL NIGERIAN TEACHING HOSPITAL. Open
Majority of patients with carcinoma of the prostate in Jos have features of metastasis at the time of diagnosis. Orchidectomy is the most common treatment offered in our environment.
View article: Correlation Between Serum Prostate-Specific Antigen and Testosterone Following Bilateral Total Orchidectomy for Patients with Advanced Prostate Cancer in Jos, Nigeria
Correlation Between Serum Prostate-Specific Antigen and Testosterone Following Bilateral Total Orchidectomy for Patients with Advanced Prostate Cancer in Jos, Nigeria Open
Background: Prostate cancer is a common malignancy affecting men beyond the middle age. Monitoring of treatment of the disease using serum testosterone and prostate-specific antigen (PSA) offers an index of treatment efficacy and a reflect…
View article: Correlation between intravesical prostatic protrusion and maximum flow rate among Nigerian men with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Correlation between intravesical prostatic protrusion and maximum flow rate among Nigerian men with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Open
Objective: To determine the correlation between intravesical prostatic protrusion and maximum flow rate in benign prostatic hyperplasia among Nigerian men.
Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional prospective study that included patients …
View article: Correlation between intravesical prostatic protrusion and maximum flow rate among Nigerian men with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Correlation between intravesical prostatic protrusion and maximum flow rate among Nigerian men with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Open
Objective: To determine the correlation between intravesical prostatic protrusion and maximum flow rate in benign prostatic hyperplasia among Nigerian men.
Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional prospective study that included patients …
View article: The predictive value of intravesical prostatic protrusion on the outcome of trial without catheter in patients with acute urinary retention from benign prostatic hyperplasia at Jos University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria: a prospective observational study
The predictive value of intravesical prostatic protrusion on the outcome of trial without catheter in patients with acute urinary retention from benign prostatic hyperplasia at Jos University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria: a prospective observational study Open
intravesical prostatic protrusion significantly predicted the outcome of trial without catheter in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia presenting with acute urinary retention. It is a useful tool in the initial evaluation of patient…
View article: Monopolar Transurethral Resection of the Prostate; Experience in a Tertiary Centre in Nigeria
Monopolar Transurethral Resection of the Prostate; Experience in a Tertiary Centre in Nigeria Open
Aim and Objectives: To determine the perioperative, short-term success and complications of TURP.
Study Design: Retrospective study.
Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out at the Division of Urology, Department of Surgery…
View article: Fracture of the penis in Jos, Nigeria: review of cases in 2020
Fracture of the penis in Jos, Nigeria: review of cases in 2020 Open
Background: Penile fracture is a urological emergency and requires urgent medical attention. There was a relative upsurge in 2020. Diagnosis is usually based on typical history and examination findings suggestive of penile fracture. The ob…
View article: Surgical management of benign prostate hyperplasia in Nigeria: open prostatectomy versus transurethral resection of the prostate
Surgical management of benign prostate hyperplasia in Nigeria: open prostatectomy versus transurethral resection of the prostate Open
the patients who underwent TURP had shorter hospital stay, shorter duration of surgery and catheterisation, and less frequently required blood transfusion compared to those who had open prostatectomy. However, reoperation rate was higher c…
View article: Relationship between Hormonal Profile and Therapeutic Testicular Biopsy/ TESE Findings in Azoospermic Men
Relationship between Hormonal Profile and Therapeutic Testicular Biopsy/ TESE Findings in Azoospermic Men Open
Background: Ten to twenty per cent of infertile men are azoospermic. Luteinizing hormone (LH), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and testosterone, control development and maturation of the gonad as well as spermatozoa production. Understa…
View article: Dorsal onlay buccal mucosa graft urethroplasty for bulbar urethral stricture: a single centre experience
Dorsal onlay buccal mucosa graft urethroplasty for bulbar urethral stricture: a single centre experience Open
dorsal onlay BMG urethroplasty has a good success rate and minor complications and therefore suitable for long segment bulbar urethral strictures.
View article: Lower urinary tract symptoms in patients with advanced prostate cancer: What are the outcomes of androgen deprivation therapy?
Lower urinary tract symptoms in patients with advanced prostate cancer: What are the outcomes of androgen deprivation therapy? Open
ADT significantly improves urodynamic parameters, IPSS score and IPSS-related QoL. There remains a subset of patients, in whom LUTS persist with negative effects on QoL.
View article: Presentation, Characteristics and Co-morbidities of Men with Prostate Cancer in Nigeria
Presentation, Characteristics and Co-morbidities of Men with Prostate Cancer in Nigeria Open
Aims: To determine the presentation, characteristics and associated co-morbidities in Nigerian men with prostate cancer.
Study Design: Retrospective study.
Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried at the Division of Urology, De…
View article: Value of the visual prostate symptom score in evaluation of symptomatic benign prostatic enlargement: prospective study in a Nigerian population
Value of the visual prostate symptom score in evaluation of symptomatic benign prostatic enlargement: prospective study in a Nigerian population Open
Background: To evaluate the correlation of Visual Prostate Symptom Score (VPSS) with International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) and Maximum Urinary Flow (Qmax). To investigate the effect of educational level on the ability to independentl…
View article: Predictors of urethral stricture recurrence following urethroplasty: a retrospective review at the Jos University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria
Predictors of urethral stricture recurrence following urethroplasty: a retrospective review at the Jos University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria Open
This study found urethral stricture recurrence of 25%. The level of training of surgeon vis-à-vis the expertise and experience seems to be an important factor, though not statistically significant in determining the outcome of urethroplast…
View article: Indications and safety of plastibell circumcision in children
Indications and safety of plastibell circumcision in children Open
Background: Circumcision is the surgical excision of the prepuce. It is an ancient practice with roots in religion and cultural practices. Indications for circumcision include phimosis, paraphimosis, balanoposthitis, balanitis, Balanitis x…
View article: Contemporary management of genitourinary injuries in a tertiary trauma centre in Nigeria
Contemporary management of genitourinary injuries in a tertiary trauma centre in Nigeria Open
Background: The genitourinary system has been shown to be involved in 10% of patients presenting after trauma and is therefore a significant factor in trauma induced morbidity and mortality. It affects all age groups and both sexes. The ai…
View article: Use of transverse penile fasciocutaneous flap in management of long segment anterior urethral stricture at the Jos university teaching hospital, Jos Nigeria
Use of transverse penile fasciocutaneous flap in management of long segment anterior urethral stricture at the Jos university teaching hospital, Jos Nigeria Open
Background: Urethral stricture may be defined as a narrowing of the lumen of the urethra due to scar tissue formation. It results from fibrosis and loss of compliance of the urethra leading to bladder outlet obstruction. Treatment of long …
View article: Missing Intrauterine Device (Copper T) Forming Stone in the Urinary Bladder
Missing Intrauterine Device (Copper T) Forming Stone in the Urinary Bladder Open
Missing Intrauterine Device (Copper T) Forming Stone in the Urinary BladderIntrauterine device (IUD) is the commonest method of contraception used by women.Complete migration into the urinary bladder though rare, results in lower urinary t…
View article: Barriers to kidney transplantation among patients on maintenance haemodialysis at the Jos university teaching hospital, Nigeria
Barriers to kidney transplantation among patients on maintenance haemodialysis at the Jos university teaching hospital, Nigeria Open
INTRODUCTION: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major public health problem. End-stage renal disease (ESRD), represents the final stage of CKD and is best treated by Kidney Transplantation. However Kidney Transplantation in Sub-Saharan Afr…
View article: A cost effective analysis of fixed-dose combination of dutasteride and tamsulosin compared with dutasteride monotherapy for benign prostatic hyperplasia in Nigeria: a middle income perspective; using an interactive Markov model
A cost effective analysis of fixed-dose combination of dutasteride and tamsulosin compared with dutasteride monotherapy for benign prostatic hyperplasia in Nigeria: a middle income perspective; using an interactive Markov model Open
Universal FDCT provision for Nigeria has major economic implications. This study in the context of its limitations has demonstrated the cost effectiveness of FDCT for the long term treatment of patients with moderate to severe BPH from the…
View article: Presentation and Management of Renal Cell Carcinoma: A 7- Year Review
Presentation and Management of Renal Cell Carcinoma: A 7- Year Review Open
Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) is a rare malignancy but it is the most common renal neoplasm. Its presentation is usually in advanced stage if not diagnosed incidentally. This study sought to document the presentation, histological pattern and…
View article: Relationship between prostate volume and IPSS in African men with prostate disease.
Relationship between prostate volume and IPSS in African men with prostate disease. Open
Background : Most frequently encountered diseases affecting the prostate include benign prostatic hyperplasia, prostate cancer and prostatitis. Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), including voiding, storage, and post-micturition symptoms,…