Anyanwu OU

Departments of Community Medicine and Pediatrics, Federal Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki, Ebonyi, Nigeria

Publications

• Original Article   
  The Burden and Outcome of Pediatric Renal Admissions at the Federal Teaching Hospital Abakaliki: A 3???year Review (2011???2013)
  Author(s): Muoneke VU*, Una AF, Eke CB and Anyanwu OU
  
  Background: Renal diseases are important causes of morbidity and mortality in children worldwide particularly in the resource‑poor countries of sub‑Saharan Africa. Adequate data on these diseases in children in our setting are limited as a result of late/nonpresentation. Aim: The aim of the study is to review the pattern and outcome of pediatric renal admissions at the Federal Teaching Hospital (FETH) Abakaliki over a 3‑year period. Subjects and Methods: This was a retrospective observational review of all childhood renal admissions in FETH, Abakaliki, Ebonyi state between 2011 and 2013. Relevant clinical data extracted from the hospital records included patients’ biodata, presenting symptom(s), examination finding (s), laboratory investigation results as well as treatment and outcome using a semi‑structured questionnaire. Data collected were analyzed using SPSS softwa.. Read More»