Inflammatory bowel disease in Africa: what is the current state of knowledge?
P Hodges, P Kelly - International Health, 2020 - academic.oup.com
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is increasingly recognized as a global disease in the
twenty-first century; however, little is known about its epidemiology in Africa. We conducted a …
twenty-first century; however, little is known about its epidemiology in Africa. We conducted a …
Challenges in the diagnosis and management of IBD: a sub-Saharan African perspective
G Watermeyer, L Katsidzira, B Nsokolo… - Therapeutic …, 2023 - journals.sagepub.com
With the exception of South Africa, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) has long been
considered uncommon in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) with a dearth of peer-reviewed …
considered uncommon in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) with a dearth of peer-reviewed …
Risk factors for hemorrhoidal disease among healthy young and middle-aged Korean adults
Hemorrhoidal disease is a highly prevalent anorectal condition causing substantial
discomfort, disability, and decreased quality of life. Evidence on preventable risk factors for …
discomfort, disability, and decreased quality of life. Evidence on preventable risk factors for …
Colonoscopy in Zaria: Indications and findings
Background: Colonoscopy is an important procedure in the management of colorectal
diseases. During a colonoscopy, one can visualize the mucosa of the large bowel and …
diseases. During a colonoscopy, one can visualize the mucosa of the large bowel and …
Epidemiology of inflammatory bowel disease in sub-Saharan Africa: a review of the current status
G Watermeyer, D Epstein, O Adegoke… - South African Medical …, 2020 - samj.org.za
While inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) has been well characterised in the West and other
parts of the world, there are little data from sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). To throw light on the …
parts of the world, there are little data from sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). To throw light on the …
Inflammatory bowel diseases: time of diagnosis, environmental factors, clinical course, and management–a follow-up study in a private inflammatory bowel disease …
DB Cury, R Oliveira, MS Cury - Journal of Inflammation Research, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
Background The governmental program of Brazilian Unified National Health System has
already published studies on the incidence of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), but up …
already published studies on the incidence of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), but up …
Genetic risk factors for diverticular disease—emerging evidence
LH Maguire - Journal of gastrointestinal surgery, 2020 - Springer
Diverticular disease is traditionally understood as an environmental disease caused by diet
and constipation. However, genes are increasing understood to play a role in pathogenesis …
and constipation. However, genes are increasing understood to play a role in pathogenesis …
Colorectal surgery practice, training, and research in low-resource settings
Colorectal surgery (CRS) practice, training, and research differ between low-and middle-
income countries (LMICs) and high-income countries due to disparity in resources. LMIC …
income countries (LMICs) and high-income countries due to disparity in resources. LMIC …
Colonoscopy findings in lower gastrointestinal bleeding in Lagos: A comparative study based on age
Background: Lower gastrointestinal bleeding (LGIB)(hematochezia) is an important
indication for colonoscopy, and may be caused by hemorrhoids, diverticulosis, and tumors …
indication for colonoscopy, and may be caused by hemorrhoids, diverticulosis, and tumors …
Histopathological Outcome of Colonoscopic Biopsies in a Tertiary Hospital in Southwestern Nigeria: A 7-Year Retrospective Study
OO Oguntoye, OA Oguntoye, OM Adeniyi… - Annals of African …, 2024 - journals.lww.com
Methods: This was a retrospective study conducted in a healthcare facility in southwestern
Nigeria. The Histology reports from January 1, 2016, to December 31, 2022, were retrieved …
Nigeria. The Histology reports from January 1, 2016, to December 31, 2022, were retrieved …