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West African College of Surgeons Logo West African College of Physicians Logo West African Journal of Medicine
ISSN 0189 - 160X     
Volume 28                                                    Number 5                                                    September-October 2009



TABLE OF CONTENTS

GENERAL INFORMATION
INFORMATION FOR AUTHORS
EDITORIAL NOTES

REVIEW ARTICLE

Methicillin Resistance in Staphylococcus aureus: A Review of the Molecular Epidemiology, Clinical Significance and Laboratory Detection Methods

ABSTRACT  |  FULL TEXT  |  PDF  | 
S. S. Taiwo



ORIGINAL ARTICLES

Sweet Little Gabonese Palm Wine: A Neglected Alcohol

ABSTRACT  |  FULL TEXT  |  PDF  | 
E. M. Mavioga, J. U. Mullot, C. Frederic, B. Huart, P. Burnat

Anaemia and its Response to Treatment with Recombinant Human Erythropoietin in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients in Nigeria
ABSTRACT  |  FULL TEXT  |  PDF  | 
A. Abdu, F. Arogundade, B. Adamu, A. I. Dutse, A. Sanusi, M. U. Sani, M. S. Mijinyawa, A. Nalado, A. Akinsola, M. M. Borodo

Nosocomial and Community Acquired Infections in Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra
ABSTRACT  |  FULL TEXT  |  PDF  | 
M. J. Newman

Anaesthesia for Ambulatory Paediatric Surgery: Common techniques and complications
ABSTRACT  |  FULL TEXT  |  PDF  | 
C. Imarengiaye, D. Osifo, S. Tudjegbe, I. Evbuomwan

Management of Splenic Injuries in a University Teaching Hospital in Nigeria
ABSTRACT  |  FULL TEXT  |  PDF  | 
P. E. Iribhogbe, C. J. Okolo

Causes, Spectrum and Effects of Surgical Child Abuse and Neglect in a Nigerian City
ABSTRACT  |  FULL TEXT  |  PDF  | 
O. D. Osifo, O. R. Oku

Digital Rectal Examination for Prostate and Rectal Tumour: Knowledge and Experience of Final Year Medical Students
ABSTRACT  |  FULL TEXT  |  PDF  | 
A. K. Eziyi, A. O. Ademuyiwa, J. A. E. Eziyi, A. A. Salako

Underutilization of Vaginal Hysterectomy and its Impact on Residency Training
ABSTRACT  |  FULL TEXT  |  PDF  | 
A. N. Ocheke, C. C. Ekwempu, J. Musa

Predictors of Severe Neonatal Compromise Following Caesarean Section for Clinically Diagnosed Foetal Distress
ABSTRACT  |  FULL TEXT  |  PDF  | 
O. T. Oladapo, S. A. Sotimehin, O. Ayoola-Sotubo



CASE REPORTS

Aggressive Angiomyxoma in African Women: A Report of Two Cases

ABSTRACT  |  FULL TEXT  |  PDF  | 
M. Ohene-Yeboah, C. Bewtra

Small Bowel Obstruction following Perforation of the Uterus at Induced Abortion.
ABSTRACT  |  FULL TEXT  |  PDF  | 
S. K. Nkor, G. O. Igberase, O. C. Osime, B. L. Faleyimu, R. Babalola

Penile Gangrene due to Strangulation by a Metallic Nut: A Case Report
ABSTRACT  |  FULL TEXT  |  PDF  | 
A. Nuhu, S. T. Edino, G. O. Agbese, M. Kallamu

Cryptococcal Meningitis in a Newly Diagnosed AIDS Patient: A Case Report
ABSTRACT  |  FULL TEXT  |  PDF  | 
A. K. Salami, J. A. Ogunmodede, A. Fowotade, C. Nwabuisi, K. W. Wahab, O. O. Desalu, A. Fadeyi





LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Skin Traction Kit Cervical Collar Hybrid Appliance: A Treatment Option in Cervical Injuries
ABSTRACT  |  FULL TEXT  |  PDF  | 
A. U. Ekere




INDEX TO VOLUME 28 NO 5 2009

Author Index
FULL TEXT  |    |  PDF  | 
Subject Index
FULL TEXT  |    |  PDF  | 



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