Browsing by Author "Desalu, O.O"

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    Etiology, clinical characteristics, and management of pleural effusion in Ilorin, Nigeria.
    (Nigeria Medical Association, 2017) Adeoye, O.P; Johnson, 'W.B.R; Desalu, O.O; Ofoegbu, C.P; Fawibe, E.A; Salami, A.K; Akin-Dosunmu, A; Ibraheem, R.M
    Background: Pleural effusion (PE) is a primary manifestation or secondary complication of many disorders. This study reviews the pattern and management of PE in a Nigerian hospital. Materials and Methods: The medical records of 213 patients with clinical diagnosis of PE over a period of 3 years were reviewed. Results: PE accounted for 0.5% of the total hospital admissions. The most common cause of PE was tuberculosis (TB) (32.9%), followed by malignancy (29.1%) and pneumonia (15.0%). The male to female ratio was 1.3:1. TB was the leading cause of effusion in males, while it was malignancy in females. Pneumonia accounted for 61.9% of PE in preschool age and 66.7% in school age. Breathlessness (50.0%), cough (39.4%), and chest pain (24.9%) were the common presentations. Most (90.1%) of them were exudative effusion and with half in the right lung. Chest radiography (91.6%), pleural fluid for Ziehl–Neelsen stain (74.7%), cytology (59.2%), and tissue biopsy (57.8%) were the common diagnostic investigations. The majority (92.0%) had closed thoracostomy tube drainage, while 9.9% had chemical pleurodesis. The intra-hospital mortality was 10 (4.7%). Conclusion: TB, malignancy, and pneumonia are the leading causes of PE. A multidisciplinary approach is needed for optimal management.
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    REFERENCE VALUES OF HAEMATOLOGICAL PARAMETERS OF HEALTHY ADULTS IN THE NORTH CENTRAL ZONE OF NIGERIA
    (Kenya Medical Association, 2015-08) Olawumi, H.O.; Durotoye, I A.; Afolabi, J.K; Desalu, O.O; Aderibigbe, S.A; Babatunde, A.S; Ernest, S.K; Fawibe, A.E; Salami, A.K; Saadu, R; Adeboye, MAN; Aboyeji, A.P
    Background: Haematological parameters differ from one population to another due to several factors. To determine the clinical implication of the blood parameters of an individual in the state of health or disease, we need to have the knowledge of the normal reference range for that locality. Objectives: To determine the reference values of haematological parameters of apparently healthy adults in Ilorin. Design: A descriptive cross sectional study. Setting: Ilorin, North Central zone of Nigeria Subjects: Nine hundred and ten (443 males and 467 females) randomly selected normal, HIV negative individuals aged 18-65 years Results: The red blood cell count, Haemoglobin concentration, PCV and MCHC were significantly higher among males than females while the platelet count, total WBC count and absolute neutrophil count were significantly higher in females than in males. There was however no significant gender difference in the values of MCV, MCH and absolute lymphocyte count. The normal reference values obtained in this study were notably different from those that are used currently in the hospital. Conclusion: The normal reference value obtained in this study was notable different from those that are currently used in the hospital. These findings will have clinical implications regarding the adjustment of our current reference values and definitely add value to the management of patients in this part of the country.