Dr. Chukwuka Henry Nzeako
Dr. Chukwuka Henry Nzeako is a READER in SURGERY Department, Faculty Of Medicine in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I am a senior lecturer in the Department Of Surgery, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi and honorary consultant general surgeon at NAUTH, Nnewi
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Address: | Surgery, Faculty Of Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF MEDICINE |
Department/Sub-Unit: | SURGERY |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnandi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Bachelor Degree, May, 1997) October, 1989 to May, 1997 MBBS Medicine |
| 2 | Nnandi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Bachelor Degree, May, 1997) October, 1989 to May, 1997 MBBS Medicine |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Co-ordinator, Rural Posting, Department of Surgery, Nnamdi Azikiwe University February, 2022 to February, 2023 |
| 2 | Co-ordinator, Rural Posting, Department of Surgery, Nnamdi Azikiwe University February, 2022 to February, 2023 |
| 3 | Co-ordinator, Morbidity & Mortality meetings, Department of Surgery, Nnamdi Azikiwe University February, 2022 to January, 2023 |
| 4 | Timetable Officer, Department of Surgery, Nnamdi Azikiwe University February, 2022 to January, 2023 |
| 5 | Student Staff Adviser, Department of Surgery, Nnamdi Azikiwe University February, 2022 to January, 2023 |
| 6 | Member, Welfare Committee, College Of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus October, 2006 to October, 2008 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Chiemelu Dickson Emegoakor , John Chukwuemeka Mbanefo , Henry Chukwuka Nzeako , Stanley Nnamdi Anyanwu. (2023, March), "Gum Chewing After Elective Laparotomy With Gut Anastomosis In Surgical Patients", GSC Advanced Research And Reviews, Vol. 14, (Issue 03), pp 272 - 281 |
| 2 | Emmanuel Ahizechukwu Obiesie, Nwadi Uchenna Victor, Timothy Uzoma Mbaeri, Jideofor Okechukwu Ugwu, Chinonso Odo, Michael Echeta Aronu, Anthony Ifeanyi Ugezu, Henry Chukwuka Nzeako, Chiemelu Dickson Emegoakor. (2022, September), "Knowledge And Practice Of Prostate Cancer Screening Among Healthcare Workers In Tertiary And Mission Hospitals In Southeastern Nigeria", Tropical Journal Of Medical Research, Vol. 21, (Issue 1), pp 129 - 134 |
| 3 | Emmanuel Ahizechukwu Obiesie, Nwadi Uchenna Victor, Timothy Uzoma Mbaeri, Jideofor Okechukwu Ugwu, Chinonso Odo, Michael Echeta Aronu, Anthony Ifeanyi Ugezu, Henry Chukwuka Nzeako, Chiemelu Dickson Emegoakor. (2022, September), "Knowledge And Practice Of Prostate Cancer Screening Among Healthcare Workers In Tertiary And Mission Hospitals In Southeastern Nigeria", Tropical Journal Of Medical Research, Vol. 21, (Issue 1), pp 129 - 134 |
| 4 | EMEGOAKOR CD, NZEAKO HC, NWOSU MI, MENKITI FE, CHIEMEKA ME. (2021, July), "Dermatofibrosarcoma Rotuberans Of The Breast A Case Reort Of A Rare Breast Tumour", World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, Vol. 11, (Issue 2), pp 112 - 116 |
| 5 | EMEGOAKOR CD, CHUKWURAH SN, NZEAKO HC. (2021, January), "VARICEAL BANDING EXERIENCE WITH TWO CASES IN NAUTH NNEWI - A RESOURCE LIMITED ENVIRONMENT", THE NIGERIAN JOURNAL OF GENERAL RACTICE, Vol. 19, (Issue 1), pp 38 |
| 6 | Chiemelu Dickson Emegoakor , Henry Chukwuka Nzeako, Kenneth Oluchukwu Ugwuanyi, Celestine Ifeanacho Okafor and Arinze Chukwuma Ijezie. (2021, May), "Retained Surgical Sponge Presenting As A Case Of Intestinal Obstruction", World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, Vol. 10, (Issue 3), pp 412–416 |
| 7 | Chinedu C Okoli, Uzoamaka R. Ebubedike, Stanley NC Anyanwu, Chinemelum D Emegoakor, Gabriel U Chianakwana, Eric Ihekwoaba, Ochomma A. Egwuonwu, Henry. (2020, July), "Anthropometric Variables In Relation To Risk Of Breast Cancer In Nigerian Women", International Journal of Medicine and Health Development, Vol. 25, (Issue 2), pp 132-137 |
| 8 | G. Chianakwana, A. Egwuonwu, C. Okoli, E. Ihekwoaba, D. Emegoakor, H. Nzeako, E. Afiadigwe, D. Anyiam. (2020, October), "Selecting Patients For Treatment With Immunotherapy. Our Experience In A Resource Deprived Economy", International Journal of Immunotherapy and Cancer Research, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 025 - 027 |
| 9 | C.C. Okoli, S.N Anyanwu, C.D Emegoakor, G.U Chianakwana, E. Ihekwoaba, M.D Ughasoro, O.A. Egwuonwu, H. Nzeako. (2020, March), "Does Preoperative Chemical Depilation Make Any Difference In Post-operative Wound Infection?", Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice, Vol. 23, (Issue 9), pp 1318 - 1323 |
| 10 | Okoli C., Anyanwu S.N.C, Amobi O.O, Emegoakor C.D, Chianakwana G.U, Nzeako H, Ihekwoaba E. (2019, August), "Assessing The Quality Of Life Of Patients With Breast Cancer Treated In A Territory Hospital In A Resource-poor Country", World Journal of Surgery, Vol. 43, (Issue 1), pp 44 - 51 |
| 11 | Ochomma Egwuonwu, Okoli Chinedu, Gabriel Chianakwana, Stanley Anyanwu, Chiemelu Emegoakor, Henry Nzeako. (2019, June), "Changing Pattern Of Perforated PUD; Are NSAIDs To Be Blamed?", Turkish Journal of Surgery, Vol. 35, (Issue 2), pp 105 - 110 |
| 12 | Chiemelu D Emegoakor, Ikechukwu C. Iloabachie, Henry C. Nzeako, Stanley NC Anyanwu. (2018, December), "Changing Pattern Of Intestinal Obstruction At Nnewi, South – Eastern Nigeria", National Journal of Surgical Sciences, Vol. 28, (Issue 1), pp 11-14 |
| 13 | Nzeako HC, Emegoakor CD, Chianakwana GU, Anyanwu SNC, Ezejindu DN, Ogbuanu OM. (2017, June), "Effect Of Topical Insulin On Wound Healing In Adult Male Guinea Pigs", CIB Tech Journal of Surgery, Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 1 - 14 |
| 14 | Nzeako HC, Ikeji CV, Ezejindu DN, Emegoakor CD, Egwuonwu AO, Chianakwana GU, Anokwulu I0. (2017, May), "Effects Of Aqueous Extract Of Piper Guineese On Wound Angiogenesis In Male Adult Guinea Pigs", UK Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biosciences, Vol. 5, (Issue 3), pp 19 - 26 |
| 15 | Nzeako HC, Emegoakor CD, Obinwa BN, Ezejindi DN. (2017, June), "Effects Of Aqueous Leaf Extract Of MANGIFERA INDICA On CD4 Cell Count Of Normal Guinea Pigs", CIB Tech Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 5-10 |
| 16 | Nzeako HC, Emegoakor CD, Ezejindu DN, Anokwulu IO. (2017, June), "Anthropometric Variations Of The Inner And Outer Canthal Distances Between Males And Females In Ika North And South Local Government Areas Of Delta State", CIB Tech Journal of Bio-Protocols, Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 1-5 |
| 17 | Emegoakor CD, C.N Echezona, M.E Onwukamuche, Nzeako HC. (2017, July), "Giant Lipoma - A Report Of Two Cases", Nigerian Journal of General Practice, Vol. 15, (Issue 2), pp 46-49 |
| 18 | Okekeani MC, Ezejindu DN, Anokwulu I0, Chukwujekwu IE, Nzeako HC, Sobanke AO, Ekezie J, Ezejindu CN, Nwachukwu NO. (2016, May), "Ameliorating Effects Of Occimum Gratissimum On Liver Enzymes Of Mercury Induced Wistar Rats", CIB Tech Journal of Surgery, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 18 - 25 |
| 19 | Anokwulu IO, Ezejindu DN Chukwujekwu I E, Nzeako HC, Akingboye A, Ndukwe GU, Sobanke AO. Ezejindu CN, Nwachukwu NO. (2016, July), "The Phytochemical Effects Of Ethanolic Extract Of Beer Hops On The Liver Enzymes Of Adult Wistar Rats", CIB Tech Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 5, (Issue 3), pp 35 - 39 |
| 20 | Okekeani MC, Ezejindu DN, Anokwulu I0, Chukwujekwu IE, Nzeako HC, Sobanke AO, Ekezie J, Ezejindu CN, Nwachukwu NO. (2016, July), "Protective Effects Of Ocimum Gratissimum On Mercury Induced Hepatotoxicity In Adult Wistar Rats", CIBTech Journal of Microbiology, Vol. 5, (Issue 3), pp 6-15 |
| 21 | Nzeako HC, Ezejindu DN, Iwunze AB, Obinwa B.N. (2015, April), "Pubertal Development In Nigerian Igbo Girls", CIB Tech Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 45 - 51 |
| 22 | Nzeako HC, Ezejindu DN, Atuegwu Cl, Obinwa B.N. (2015, April), "Incidence Of Supernumerary Y Chromosome Among Male Students Of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus", CIBTech Journal of Microbiology, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 6-12 |
| 23 | Ukoha U, Umeasalugo KE, Okafor JI, Ejimofor OC, Nzeako HC, Ofoego U.C, Oparaugo CU. (2014, May), "Relationship Between Body Mass Index And Knee Alignment Using Non-Radiographic Method", National Journal of Medical Research (NJMR), Vol. 5, (Issue 3), pp 41 - 43 |
| 24 | Ukoha U. Ukoha, Kosisochukwu E. Umeasalugo, Joseph I. Okafor, Doswin U. Ndukwe, Henry C. Nzeako, Dymphna O. Ekwunife. (2014, June), "Morphology And Morphometry Of Dry Adult Acetabula In Nigeria", Rev. Arg. de Anat. Clin, Vol. 6, (Issue 3), pp 24 - 27 |
| 25 | Ukoha Ukoha, Umeasalugo Kosisochukwu E, Udemezue Onochie O, Nzeako Henry C, Ndukwe Godwin U, Nwankwo Perpetua C. (2014, April), "Anthropometric Measurements Of Intraorbital Foramen In South East And South South Nigeria", National Journal of Medical Research (NJMR), Vol. 4, (Issue 3), pp 225 - 227 |
| 26 | Ukoha U, Umeasalugo K, Ofoego U.C, Ejimofor O.C, Nzeako H.C, Edokwe GC. (2013, September), "Position, Shape And Direction Of The Mental Foramen In Mandibles In South Eastern Niegrians", International Journal of Biomedical Research, Vol. 4, (Issue 9), pp 499 - 503 |
| 27 | Ukoha U, Umeasalugo K. E, Nzeako H.C, Ezejindu DN, Ejimofor OC, Obaze IF. (2013, March), "Study Of Nutrient Foramina In Long Bones Of Nigerians", National Journal of Medical Research (NJMR), Vol. 3, (Issue 4), pp 304 - 308 |
| 28 | Ukoha Ukoha, Uchechukwu Dimkpa, Onwuegbuna Anthony, Asomugha A.L, Anyabolu Arthur, Roy Uchefuna, Henry Nzeako, Mary C. Okoye. (2013, January), "The Prevalence And Pattern Of Human Colour Traits In Nigerian Adults", Int. J. Bio. Med Res, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 3032 - 3036 |
| 29 | Ukoha U, Egwu O, Umeasalugo K, Afiyabolu A.E, Ejimofor Obioma, Nzeako H.C, Ezeani M.G. (2013, April), "Estimation Of Stature Using Footprints In An Adult Student Population", International Journal of Biology and Advanced Research, Vol. 4, (Issue 11), pp 827 - 833 |
| 30 | Chukwuanukwu T.O.G, Ukoha U.U, Chukwujekwu I.E, Nzeako H.C, Nwajagu G.I, Ashaolu J.O. (2011, November), "Bilateral High Division Of The Sciatic Nerve: Incidence, Clinical Implications In Nigeria", Tropical Journal Medical Research, Vol. 11, (Issue 2), pp 12 - 13 |
| 31 | Chukwuanukwu T.O.G, Udemezue O.O, Nzeako H.C, Asomugha A.L, Anyabolu A. E, Nwajagu G.I, Chukwudurum CJ. (2010, September), "The Common Brachiocephalic Trunk In Cadaveric Studies In Nigeria", J. Expt Clin Anatomy, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 41 - 43 |
| 32 | Nzeako H.C, Osuigwe A.N, Isiguzo M.C, Ogbuagu B.O. (2008, June), "Diphillia In A Nigeria Neonate - A Case Report", Nigerian Medical Journal, Vol. 49, (Issue 1), pp 22 -23 |
| 33 | Ukoha U.U, Asomugha A.L, Oranusi C.K, Anyabolu A.E, Nwajagu G.I, Nwajagu G.I, Chukwuanukwu T.O.G, Nzeako H.C, Ashaolu J.O. (2007, June), "Cadaveric Study Of The Fibularis Tertius Muscle", J. Expt Clin Anatomy, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 18 - 20 |
| 34 | Osuigwe A, N, Nzeako H. C. (2002, September), "Concomitant Spontaneous Rupture Of The Anterior Abdominal Wall, A Rare But Fatal Complication Of Neonatal Intestinal Obstruction", Trop J. Med Res., Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 22 - 25 |
| Thesis | |
| 1 | Nzeako HC. (2014, November), "Evaluation Of Core Needle Biopsy In The Diagnosis Of Palpable Breast Masses". National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Nzeako HC, Ukah CO, Onyiaorah VI, Anyanwu SNC, Nwofor AME, Emegoakor CD. (2016, May), "Evaluation Of Core Needle Biopsy In The Diagnosis Of Palpable Breast Masses In N.A.U.T.H, Nnewi", 69th Scientific Conference/AGM of Nigerian Surgical Research Society, Nnewi |
| 2 | Nzeako H., Ezeama N, Uwakwe R, Anyanwu S. N.C, Modebe I, Umeokonkwo C, Njelita I. (2009, July), "The Relationship Between Adjustment, Depression And Anxiety Symptoms On Quality Of Life And Functioning In Patients With Cancer. A Preliminary Report From Eastern Nigeria.", Nigerians Medical Association, Anambra State, Scientific Conference |
| 3 | Nzeako HC, Ogbuagu BO, Nwajagu G.I. (2006, April), "Dimensions Of The Occipital Condyles In Nigerians", 6th Scientific Conference/AGM of Anatomical Society of Eastern Nigeria, Nnewi |
| 4 | Nzeako HC, Ogbuagu BO, Aligwekwe AU, Nwajagu G l. (2006, April), "Calvarial Thickness In Nigerians", 6th Scientific Conference/AGM of Anatomical Society of Eastern Nigeria, Nnewi |
| 5 | Nzeako HC, Ogbuagu BO, Nwajagu G I. (2006, April), "Femoral Intercondylar Notch Width Of Nigerians. Its Relationship To The Femoral Shaft.", 6th Scientific Conference/AGM of Anatomical Society of Eastern Nigeria, Nnewi |
| 6 | Ogbuagu BO, Nzeako HC, Nwajagu G.I. (2006, April), "The Head Of The Femur In Nigerians", 6th Scientific Conference/AGM of Anatomical Society of Eastern Nigeria, Nnewi |
| 7 | Ogbuagu BO, Nzeako HC, Ukoha UU, Nwajagu G.I. (2006, April), "Sutural Bones In Nigerians", 6th Scientific Conference/AGM of Anatomical Society of Eastern Nigeria, Nnewi |
| 8 | Nzeako HC, Ogbuagu BO, Nwajagu G. I, Ukoha UU, Eluu E. (2006, April), "Incidence Of Condylar Canal In Nigerians", 6th Scientific Conference/AGM of Anatomical Society of Eastern Nigeria, Nnewi |
| 9 | Ogbuagu BO, Nzeako HC, Nwajagu G. I. (2006, April), "Dimensions Of The Foramen Magnum In Nigerians", 6th Scientific Conference/AGM of Anatomical Society of Eastern Nigeria, Nnewi |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "The role of intraoperative anterior abdominal wall wound irrigation using povidone iodine for prevention of surgical site infection (SSI) in clean contaminated and contaminated wounds in N.A.U.T.H, Nn" (2022). Ongoing Doctorate project by Dr. Ugwuanyi Kenneth Oluchukwu |
| Grants | |
| 1 | Awardee: "Research Funding" (July, 2008 to August, 2009). Completed sponsored grant by Syleon-C Pharmaceutical Company Limited |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "Afrimedic Journal" (October, 2022) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Tropical Journal Of Medical Research" (August, 2022) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "Final (5th) MBBS Examination" (May, 2015 to November, 2022). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "Final (5th) MBBS EXAMINATION" (May, 2015 to November, 2022). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Parish Medical Adviser, "Redeemed Christian Church Of God , Nnobi" (January, 2019 to November, 2022) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Fellow Member, "American Society of Breast y" - 12241 (member since 2015), https://www.americansocietyofbreastsurgeons.org |
| 2 | Fellow Member, "Society of Surgical Oncology" - 120464 (member since 2015), http://www.surgonc.org |