Dr. Chukwudi Eric Ihekwoaba
Dr. Chukwudi Eric Ihekwoaba is a LECTURER I in SURGERY Department, Faculty Of Medicine in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I am Dr Eric Chukwudi Ihekwoaba, a Consultant General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist with the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi, and a Lecturer in the Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine in the College of Health Sciences, Nnewi Campus of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Anambra State, Nigeria.
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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 | University of Nigeria(UNN) Enugu Campus. (Bachelor Degree, April, 1997) January, 1990 to September, 1996 MB,BS Medicine And Surgery |
| 2 | Government Secondary School, Owerri. (A-Level GCE, December, 1988) January, 1987 to July, 1988 GCE A- Level Advanced Level Education |
| 3 | Aquinas Secondary School, Osu Mbano, Imo State. (GCE, December, 1986) September, 2009 to June, 1986 GCE O - Level General Certificate Of Education |
| 4 | Aquinas Secondary School, Osu Mbano, Imo State. (GCE, June, 1986) September, 1980 to June, 1986 GCE O - Level General Certificate Of Education |
| Other / Relevant Certificates | |
| 1 | International College of Surgeons/NAUTH Nnewi (January, 2013) January, 2006 to July, 2012 FICS General Surgery |
| 2 | West African College of Surgeon/NAUTH Nnewi (February, 2009) January, 2000 to October, 2008 FWACS General Surgery |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Stanley NC Anyanwu, Aloysius Odili Okoye, Emmanuel Ahuizechukwu Obiesie, Balantine U Eze, Eric C Ihekwoaba, Alexander ME Nwofor. (2024, January), "Comparative study of use of reusable skin staples and vertical mattress sutures in the closure of midline laparotomy wounds", Journal of West African College of Surgeons, Vol. 14, (Issue 1), pp 41 |
| 2 | GU Eleje, GO Udigwe, TK Njoku, CC Okoro, EC Ihekwoaba. (2023, June), "Ovarian Papillary Adenocarcinoma in a Single Young Nullipara: Challenges of Management in a Low-Income Setting", SciBase Oncol, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 1008 |
| 3 | GU Eleje, GO Udigwe, TK Nwosu, CC Okoro, CC Onyejiaka EC Ihekwoaba, CO Ndukwe, OP Anaedu, ..... Udegbunam, RO Egeonu, AO Okwuosa. (2023, February), "Challanges of management of ruptured second trimester ovarian pregnancy in low and middle income setting: A Case report.", Clinical Medicine Insights: Case Reports., Vol. 16, (Issue 1) |
| 4 | OA Okoye, AE Obiesie, IR Azubuike, SNC Anyanwu, E Ihekwoaba.. (2022, August), "Giant lipoma of the breast: Case report and review of literature.", Journal of Nigerian Academy of Medicine, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 31 - 33 |
| 5 | GU Eleje, EC Ihekwoaba, OA Onu, EP Igbodike, CN Ilokanuno, TO Chukwuanukwu, CC Okoro, KC Obioha, BC Okpala. (2022, December), "Conception following successful repair of two previously failed attempts at repair of partial transverse vaginal septum diagnosed after marital union: A Case Report.", SAGE, Vol. 10 |
| 6 | C Okoli, U Ebubedike, S Anyanwu, G Chianakwana, C Emegoakor,C Ukah, E Umeh, M Onwukamuche, O Egwuonwu, E Ihekwoaba.. (2020, March), "Ultrasound Guided Core Biopsy of breast Lesions in a Resource Limited Setting: Initial Experience of a Multidisciplinary Team. Ultrasound - Guided Core Biopsy of Breast Lessions in a Resource Limited Setting: Initial Experience of a Multidisciplinary Team", European Journal of Breast Health, Vol. 16, (Issue 3), pp 171 - 176 |
| 7 | CC Okoli, SN Anyanwu, CD Emegoakor, GU Chianakwana, EC Ihekwoaba. (2020, July), "Does preoperative chemical depilation make any difference in post operative wound infection.", Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice, Vol. 23, pp 1318 -1323 |
| 8 | GU Chianakwana, A Egwuonwu, C Okoli, E Ihekwoaba, D Emegoakor... (2020, July), "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 Okoli, UR Ebubedike, SNC Anyanwu, CD Emegoakor, GU Chianakwana, EC Ihekwoaba, OA Egwuonwu.H Nzeakor.. (2020, July), "Anthropometric variables in relation to risk of breast cancer in Nigeria.", International Journal of Medicine and Health Development, Vol. 20, (Issue 2), pp 134 - 137 |
| 10 | C Okoli, SNC Anyanwu, OA Ochomma, CD Emegoakor, GU Chianakwana, H Nzeakor E Ihekwoaba.. (2019, January), "Assessing the quality of life of patients with breast cancer treated ib a tertiary hospitalin a resource poor country.", World Journal of Surgery., Vol. 43, (Issue 1), pp 44 - 51 |
| 11 | CO Ukah, C Emegoakor, DCD Anyiam, IV Onyiaorah, ME Onwukamuche, EC Ihekwoaba.. (2017, July), "The immunohistochemical profiles of breast cancer in indigenous women of Southeast Nigeria.", Annals of Medical and Health Sciences Research., Vol. 7, (Issue 7) |
| 12 | UR Ebubedike, EO Umeh, SNC Anyanwu, E Ihekwoaba, OA Egwuonwu, C Ukah.. (2017, June), "Accuracy of clinical and ultrasound examination of a palpable breast lesions in a resource poor society", Tropical Journal of Medical Research., Vol. 20, (Issue 2), pp 166 |
| 13 | EO Umeh, UR Ebubedike, CO Ukah, C Emegoakor, ME Onwukamuche, .... EC ihekwoaba. (2017, July), "Diagnostic Accuracy Of Ultrasound - Guided Fine Needle Aspiration And Cytology(FNAC) in In Evaluation of Palpable Breast Lump At Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 18, (Issue 2) |
| 14 | OA Egwuonwu, SNC Anyanwu, GU Chianakwana, EC Ihekwoaba.. (2016, June), "Fibroadenoma: Accuracy of clinical diagnosis in females aged 25 years or less.", Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice, Vol. 19, (Issue 3), pp 336 - 338 |
| 15 | OA Egwuonwu, SNC Anyanwu, GU Chianakwana, EC Ihekwoaba.. (2016, June), "Breast Pain: Clinical pattern and aetiology in a breast clinic in Eastern Nigeria.", Nigerian Journal of Surgery., Vol. 22, (Issue 1), pp 9 - 11 |
| 16 | OA Egwuonwu, SNC Anyanwu, EC Ihekwoaba, GU Chianakwana... (2013, December), "Pattern of presentation and adherence to treatment in young breast cancer patients", Orient Journal of Medicine., Vol. 25, (Issue 2), pp 14 - 18 |
| 17 | SNC Anyanwu, OA Egwuonwu, E Ihekwoaba.. (2011, December), "Acceptance and adherence to treatment among breast cancer patients in Eastern Nigeriaof", The Breast, Vol. 20, pp S51 - S53 |
| 18 | SNC Anyanwu, P Nwose, E Ihekwoaba, AT Mbaeri, TO Chukwuanukwu.. (2010, June), "Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy for locally advanced pre menopausal breast cancers in Nigeria women: Early experience.", Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice, Vol. 13 |
| 19 | SNC Anyanwu, GU Chianakwana, E Ihekwoaba.. (2010, March), "Preva;ence of HIV among general surgery patients in Southeast Nigeria.", Infectious agents and cancer, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp A64 |
| 20 | OA Egwuonwu, SNC Anyanwu, GU Chianakwana, EC Ihekwoaba.. (2009, July), "Breast Lumps in NAUTH, Nnewi: A5 year Review.", Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice, Vol. 15, (Issue 1), pp 6 - 9 |
| 21 | CI Okafor, DN Onwusulu, CO Okafor, EC Ihekwoaba, HN Chineke.. (2009, March), "Prevalence of and attitude towards needlestick injuries among medical practitioners in Nnewi: South Eastern Nigeria.", Tropical Journal of Medical Research., Vol. 13, (Issue 1) |
| Other Relevant Publications | |
| 1 | George Uchenna Eleje, Gerald Okanandu Udigwe, Tobechi Kingsley Njoku, Chukwuemeka Chukwubuikem Okoro, Chukwudubem Chinagorom Onyejiaka, Eric Chukwudi Ihekwoaba, Chinedu Onwuka Ndukwe, Onyedika Promise Anaedu, Michael Emeka Chiemeka, Chigozie Geoffrey Okafor, Onyeka Chukwudalu Ekwebene, Confidence Chinaza Offor, Odili Aloysius Okoye, Perpetua Chinedu Okolie, Divinefavour Echezona Malachy, Chimdindu Ifunanya Maduagwu, Jane-Rita Ifeoma Mmuotoo, Ekeuda Uchenna Nwankwo, Chimezuru Ogechi Duru, Emeka Philip Igbodike, Nnaedozie Paul Obiegbu, Joy Chisom Agbo, Nwabueze Chidozie Okeke, Ogonna Onyeka Ezenwafor, Henry Chinedu Nneji, Ogechi Odinakachukwu Dimgba, James Egwuatu Okonkwo. "Challenges of Management of Ruptured Second Trimester Ovarian Pregnancy in Low-and Middle-Income Settings: A Case Report", (Others, 2023 February) |
| 2 | GO Udigwe, GU Eleje, EC Ihekwoaba, OI Udegbunam, RO Egeonu, AO Okwuosa. "Acute Intestinal obstruction complicating abdominal pregnancy: Conservative management and successful outcome.", (Others, 2016 May) |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "The Role of Pre - operative Serum Albumin and C - Reactive Protein Levels in Predicting Infective Wound Complications following Laparotomy at NAUTH Nnewi." (2023). Completed Doctorate project by DR NWOSU CHIMDIEBERE DAISY |
| 2 | "The Effect of Aqueous Povidone - Iodine versus Aqueous Chlorhexidine on Surgical Site Infection at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi Nigeria." (2022). Completed Doctorate project by OKAFOR CELESTINE |
| 3 | "Effect of Changing Instrument During Abdominal Wound closure for Clean - Contaminated Abdominal Surgeries on Incisional Surgical Site Infection." (2023). Completed Doctorate project by DR IFEANYI UMEANIBA |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Soft tissue sarcoma of the arm. An oncosurgical and reconstructive challange: A case report." (June, 2022) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Prevelance Study for Postoperative Nausea Vomiting: A Training Hospital Example." (March, 2022) |
| 3 | Reviewer, "Evaluation of various factors for Conversion of Laparoscopic to open cholecystectomy(Single Surgeon Retrospective study)" (June, 2021) |
| 4 | Reviewer, "Recurrent Sacrococcygeal Pilonidal Sinus; Management by Z - plasty" (June, 2021) |
| 5 | Reviewer, "Child deaths due to firearm injuries in Adana,Turkey." (March, 2021) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "West African Collegge Of Surgeons Part One(Membership) Examination" (April, 2021 to April, 2021). Completed External Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "5th MBBS Final (Main) Examination" (August, 2011 to August, 2011). Completed External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Chairman, "MDCAN NAUTH Nnewi - CHAIRMAN MEDICAL ADVISORY COUNCIL SCEENING COMMITTEE" (January, 2022 to February, 2022) |
| 2 | CO-ORDINATOR, "DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY, NAUTH - General Unit IV" (February, 2022) |
| 3 | EXAMINATION OFFICER, "DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY, UNIZIK NNEWI CAMPUS -EXAMS" (February, 2022) |
| 4 | DIRECTOR, "DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY, NAUTH - SURGICAL STIMULATION" (February, 2022) |
| 5 | , "DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY, UNIZIK NNEWI CAMPUS - ACCREDITATION COMMITTEE" (February, 2022) |
| 6 | MEMBER, "DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY, UNIZIK NNEWI CAMPUS - EXAMINATION COMMITTEE" (February, 2022) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria(MDCAN)" - NOT aPPLICABLE (member since 2009), https://mdcan.org.ng |
| 2 | Full Member, "Nigerian Senology Society (NSS)" - NOT APPLICABLE (member since 2007), https://ason-ng.org |
| 3 | Full Member, "Association of Surgeons of Nigeria(ASON)" (member since 2006), https://ason-ng.org |
| 4 | Full Member, "Nigerian Medical Association(NMA)" - NOT APPLICABLE (member since 1996), https://nmang.org |