Liberia Medical & Dental Association Journal

Level of Knowledge regarding Intravenous Fluid Therapy among Nurses at Jackson Fie Doe (JFD) Hospital, Nimba County, Liberia

Background: Nearly all patients receive intravenous therapy during hospital stay, and as nurses play a piv­otal role in administering of Intravenous fluids, their knowledge of intravenous therapy is critical in pro­moting patient safety and preventing complications for positive patient outcomes. Objective: We assessed the level of nurses’ knowledge regarding Intravenous fluid therapy at Jackson F. […]

Indication and outcome of Simple Prostatectomy- Multicenter Review

Background: Open prostatectomy for the surgical management of benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) is now rarely used in most developed countries except for large prostates. However, in resource limited coun­tries, open prostatectomy remains the main mode of surgical management of benign prostate hyperplasia irrespective of the prostate size. Surgical treatment is reserved for refractory cases, as […]

Risk Factors for Surgical Site Infection following Elective Inguinal Hernia Repair at Jackson F. Doe Memorial Regional Referral Hospital: Prospective study of 161 patients

Background: Surgical site infection (SSI) is a common postoperative complication that causes significant morbidity and mortality, increases antibiotic usage, prolongs hospital stay, adds cost, and decreases pa­tients’ quality of life and has a high disease burden in developing countries. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to assess the incidence of SSI and to identify […]

Varicocele and Infertility in African Men – A Systematic Review

Background: Infertility is a global problem. The re­gion with the highest rate of infertility included Cen­tral and Eastern Europe and Australia. The incidence is thought to be much higher in Sub-Saharan Africa, but the data is challenged by under-reporting. Despite most men with varicocele being fertile, it is still the most common diagnosis in infertile males. […]

High Cesarean Section Rate in a Tertiary Medical Center in Monrovia, Liberia: Trends, Indications, and Implications

Background The escalating global rates of cesarean sections (C-sections) have raised concerns, with the World Health Organization recommending a rate of 10-15%. This study investigates the cesarean section rate, trends, indications, and potential causes at a tertiary medical center in Monrovia, Liberia. Objectives To determine the cesarean section rate, identify com­mon indications, analyze trends, and […]

Left Tortuous 3600 Rotated Incomplete Duplicated Renal System – Rare Cause of Ureteric Colic

Duplex renal system is described as the kidney having two pyelocaliceal systems with single, bifid (incom­plete ureteral duplication) or double ureter. The case report describes a 34-year-old female who presented with repeated episodes of left flank pain and was man­aged for a 3600 coiled incomplete duplicated left renal collecting system. This report emphasizes the impor­tance […]