Dr. Ochonma Amobi Egwuonwu

Dr. Ochonma Amobi Egwuonwu is a READER in SURGERY Department, Faculty Of Medicine in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

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Surgery, Faculty Of Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Faculty/Unit:
FACULTY OF MEDICINE
Department/Sub-Unit:
SURGERY

Social Profiles

Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital. (Post-Graduate Degree, March, 2012)
October, 2005 to October, 2011
FWACS General Surgery
2Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital. (Post-Graduate Degree, September, 2011)
October, 2005 to February, 2011
FMCS General Surgery
3UNN. (Bachelor Degree, October, 2002)
March, 1994 to August, 2001
MB,BS Medicine And Surgery
4Methodist High School, Okitipupa Ondo State. (GCE, December, 1988)
January, 1985 to November, 1988
GCE Ordinary Level O' Level

Relevant/Working Experience

1Coordinator of General Surgery Unit II, Department of Surgery, Nnamdi Azikiwe University
February, 2022 to Present
2Students' Staff Adviser, Department of Surgery, Nnamdi Azikiwe University
February, 2022 to Present
3Coordinator of Undergraduate Surgery Programme, Department of Surgery, Nnamdi Azikiwe University
February, 2022 to Present
4Directorof Minimal Access surgery/ Endoscopy, Department of Surgery, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital
February, 2022 to Present
5Member Residency Training Committee, Department of Surgery, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital
February, 2022 to Present
6Unit Head, General Surgery Unit 2, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital
April, 2021 to Present
7Clinical Posting Coodinator, Department of Surgery, Madonna University Elele River State
October, 2019 to March, 2020
8Lecturer in Surgery, Madonna University Elele River State
January, 2013 to December, 2020
9General surgeon, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital
May, 2012 to Present
10Consultant General surgeon, Federal Medical Center Owerri
August, 2011 to May, 2012
11Chief Resident, Department Of Surgery, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital
July, 2010 to August, 2011
12Senior Registrar in General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital
June, 2008 to June, 2011
13Coordinator Journal Club, Department Of Surgery, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital
January, 2006 to December, 2009

Creative Output

Journal Articles
1NIHR Global Health Research Unit on Global Surgery Collaborators. (2024, February), "Routine sterile glove and instrument change at the time of abdominal wound closure to prevent surgical site infection (ChEETAh): a model-based cost-effectiveness analysis of a pragmatic, cluster-randomised trial in seven low-income and middle-income countries", The Lancet Global Health, Vol. 12, (Issue 2), pp E235-E242
2See Section on Collaborators. (2023, April), "Adaptation of the Wound Healing Questionnaire universal-reporter outcome measure for use in global surgery trials (TALON-1 study): mixed-methods study and Rasch analysis", British Journal of Surgery, Article URL: https://academic.oup.com/bjs/advance-article/doi/10.1093/bjs/znad058/7099690?login=false
3See Appendix A. (2023, April), "Strategies to minimise and monitor biases and imbalances by arm in surgical cluster randomised trials evidence from ChEETAh, a trial in seven low- and middle-income countries Trial", TRIALS, Vol. 24
4NIHR Global Research Health Unit on Global Surgery. (2023, August), "The importance of post-discharge surgical site infection surveillance: an exploration of surrogate outcome validity in a global randomized controlled trial (FALCON)", The Lancet Global Health, Vol. 11, (Issue 8), pp 1178-1179
5NIHR Global Research Health Unit on Global Surgery Collaborators. (2023, November), "Evaluation of a quality improvement intervention to reduce anastomotic leak following right colectomy (EAGLE): pragmatic, batched stepped-wedge, cluster-randomized trial in 64 countries", British Journal of Surgery
6Menkiti FE, Nwobi AN, Egwuonwu OA, Ejike OS. (2023, February), "der Malignancy with a Collision of Squamous Cell Carcinoma and MucinSecreting Adenocarcinoma", The Nigerian Journal of Clinical and Biomedical Research, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 41-44
7See Appendix 1. (2022, October), "Routine sterile glove and instrument change at the time of abdominal wound closure to prevent surgical site infection (ChEETAh): a pragmatic, cluster-randomised trial in seven low-income and middle-income countries", The Lancet, pp 1-10, List of Authors is in the Supplementary material at Journal URL: https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(22)01884-0
8See Appendix A. (2022, October), "Elective surgery system strengthening: development, measurement, and validation of the surgical preparedness index across 1632 hospitals in 119 countries", The Lancet, Vol. 400, (Issue 10363), pp 1607-1617, Authors List is in the Supplementary material on the Journal URL:https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(22)01846-3
9Chimdiebele D Nwosu, Ochonma A Egwuonwu, Gabriel U Chianakwana, Ikechukwu R Azubuike, A N Nwobi, M E Chiemeka. (2022, January), "Syringocystadenoma Papilliferum: An Uncommon Diagnosis", Orient Journal of Medicine, Vol. 34, (Issue 1), pp 56-60
10Brenda C. Nwammuo, Eric O. Umeh, Uzoamaka R. Ebubedike, Skye C. Nwosu, Kelechi C. Elendu, Chijioke C. Umeokafor, Cornelius O. Ukah, Ochonma A Egwuonwu. (2022, June), "Accuracy of Mammography in the Diagnosis of Breast Cancer", international journal of medicine and health development, Vol. 27, pp 251-60
11Oguanobi NI, Duru AN, Okorie PC, Egwuonwu AO. (2021, July), "Management of Severe Aplastic Anaemia in a Jehovah’s Witness patient: The challenge and Lessons", Asian Hematology Research Journal, Vol. 4, (Issue 4), pp 34-43
12See Appendix 3. (2021, October), "Reducing surgical site infections in low-income and middle-income countries (FALCON): a pragmatic, multicentre, stratified, randomised controlled trial", The Lancet, Vol. 398, (Issue 10312), pp 1687-1699, List of Authors is in the Supplementary material at Journal URL: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0140673621015488
13CC Okoli, SN Anyanwu, CD Emegoakor, GU Chianakwana, E Ihekwoaba, MD Ughasoro, OA Egwuonwu, H Nzeako. (2020, September), "Does preoperative chemical depilation make any difference in postoperative wound infection", Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practicet, Vol. 23, (Issue 9), pp 1318-1323
14Chinedu Okoli, Uzoamaka Ebubedike, Stanley Anyanwu, Gabriel Chianakwana, Chinemelum Emegoakor, Cornelius Ukah, et al. (2020, July), "Ultrasound-Guided Core Biopsy of Breast Lesions in a Resource Limited Setting: Initial Experience of a Multidisciplinary Team", European Journal of Breast Health, Vol. 16, (Issue 3), pp 171-176
15Chinedu C Okoli, Uzoamaka R Ebubedike, Stanley NC Anyanwu, Chinemelum D Emegoakor, Gabriel U Chianakwana, et al. (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
16Chianakwana GU, Egwuonwu OA, Nwobi AN, Okoli CC, Ikeme OC, EM Chiemela. (2020, November), "Pheochromocytoma in a 44-Year Old Female", Surgical Case Report, Vol. 3, (Issue 3), pp 1-3
17Gabriel Chianakwana, Amobi Egwuonwu, Christian Okoli, Eric Ihekwoaba, Dickson Emegoakor, Henry Nzeako, Evaristus Afiadigwe, Dan 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 25-27
18Ochonma 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
19IF Ezejiofor, GU Chianakwana, CO Ukah, ME Onwukamuche, OA Egwuonwu, CC Ogbu, CC Okoli. (2019, April), "Adenomyoepithelioma of the breast misdiagnosed as metaplastic carcinoma in a 64-year-old female: A case report and review of literature", Journal of Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 129
20Chinedu Okoli, SNC Anyanwu, Amobi O Ochomma, Chiemelu D Emegoakor, Gabriel U Chianakwana, Henry Nzeako, et al. (2019, January), "Assessing the quality of life of patients with breast cancer treated in a tertiary hospital in a resource-poor country", World journal of surgery, Vol. 43, (Issue 1), pp 44-51
21Chianakwana GU, Mbonu OO, Egwuonwu AO, Azike J, Eleweke N, Ekwunife C, et al. (2017, October), "Missile and Blast Injuries in Nigeria- The SouthEast Experience", Journal of The West African College of Surgeons, Vol. 7, (Issue 4), pp 18
22Uzoamaka Ebubedike, Eric Umeh, Stanley Anyanwu, Eric Ihekwoaba, Ochonma Egwuonwu, Cornelius Ukah, et al. (2017, July), "Accuracy of clinical and ultrasound examination of palpable breast lesions in a resource-poor society", Tropical Journal of Medical Research, Vol. 717, pp 166
23Chimezie Innocent Madubogwu, Amobi Ochonma Egwuonwu, Ngozi Ukamaka Madubogwu, Ifeoma A Njelita. (2017, April), "Breast cancer screening practices amongst female tertiary health worker in Nnewi", Journal of cancer research and therapeutics, Vol. 13, (Issue 2), pp 268-275
24HC Nzeako, CV Ikeji, DN Ezejindu, CD Emegoakor, AO Egwuonwu, GU Chianakwana, et al. (2017, May), "Effects of Aqueous Extract of Piper guineese on Wound Angiogenesis in Male Adult Guinea Pigs", Pharmaceutical and Biosciences Journal, Vol. 5, (Issue 3), pp 19-26
25Ukah CO, Emegoakor C, Anyiam DCD, Onyiaorah IV, Onwukamuche ME, Egwuonwu OA, et al. (2017, July), "The immunohistochemical profile of breast cancer in indigenous women of Southeast Nigeria", Annals of Medical and Health Sciences Research, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 83-87
26Michael Chukwudi Ezeani, Charles Chinedum Onyenekwe, Samual Chukwuemeka Meludu, Gabriel Udeze Chianakwana, Daniel Chukwuemeka Anyiam, et al. (2017, June), "Assessment of DNA methylation patterns in breast tumours and apparently healthy subjects in Anambra state, Nigeria", Integrative Cancer Science and Therapeutics, Vol. 4, (Issue 3), pp 1-6
27EO Umeh, UR Ebubedike, CO Ukah, C Emegoakor, ME Onwukamuche, OA Egwuonwu. (2017, December), "Diagnostic Accuracy of Ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration and cytology (FNAC) in the evaluation of palpable breast lump at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital", West African Journal of Uktrasound, Vol. 18, (Issue 2), pp 27-33
28Ochonma A Egwuonwu, Stanley NC Anyanwu, Gabriel U Chianakwana, Eric C Ihekwoaba. (2016, April), "Breast Pain: Clinical pattern and aetiology in a breast clinic in Eastern Nigeria", Nigerian Journal of Surgery, Vol. 22, (Issue 1), pp 9-11
29Ochonma A Egwuonwu, Stanley NC Anyanwu, Gabriel U Chianakwana, Eric C Ihekwoaba. (2016, April), "Fibroadenoma: accuracy of clinical diagnosis in females aged 25 years or less", Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice, Vol. 19, (Issue 3), pp 336
30Ochonma Amobi Egwuonwu, Stanley Nnamdi Anyanwu, Alexander Maduaburochukwu Nwofor. (2013, October), "Efficacy of neoadjuvant chemotherapy in down staging locally advanced pre-menopausal breast cancer in Eastern Nigeria: Is four courses adequate?", Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics, Vol. 9, (Issue 4), pp 638-643
31OA Egwuonwu, SNC Anyanwu, EC Ihekwoaba, GU Chianakwana, IBC Iloabachie. (2013, October), "Pattern of presentation and adherence to treatment in young breast cancer patients", Orient Journal of Medicine, Vol. 25, (Issue 1), pp 14-18
32Betrand Obi Nwosu, Anthony Osita Igwegbe, George Uchenna Eleje, Joseph O Ugboaja, Izuchukwu Stanley Etoniru, Ochonma Amobi Egwuonwu, et al. (2012, December), "Full term secondary abdominal pregnancy in a Jehovah’s witness: A case report", Case Report in Clinical Medicine, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 19-22
33OA Egwuonwu, SNC Anyanwu, AME Nwofor. (2012, July), "Default from neoadjuvant chemotherapy in premenopausal female breast cancer patients: what is to blame?", Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice, Vol. 15, (Issue 3), pp 265-269
34OA Egwuonwu, GU Chianakwana, OA Ulebe, TU Mbaeri. (2012, January), "Unusual Presentation of Gall Bladder Perforation", Afrimedic Journal, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 31-33
35Stanley NC Anyanwu, Ochonma A Egwuonwu, Eric C Ihekwoaba. (2011, April), "Acceptance and adherence to treatment among breast cancer patients in Eastern Nigeria", The Breast, Vol. 20, (Issue 2), pp S51-S53
36JC Orakwe, TU Mbaeri, JA Abiahu, OA Egwuonwu. (2011, January), "Strangulating penile ring: a case report", Afrimedic Journal, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 28-31
37OA Egwuonwu, SNC Anyanwu, GU Chianakwana, EC Ihekwoaba. (2009, January), "Breast lumps in NAUTH, Nnewi: A 5 year review", Nigerian Journal of Surgery, Vol. 15, (Issue 1), pp 6-8
Dissertations
1OCHONMA AMOBI EGWUONWU. (2011, May), "EFFICACY OF NEOADJUVANT CHEMOTHERAPY FOR DOWN STAGING LOCALLY ADVANCED PRE-MENOPAUSAL BREAST CANCER IN NAUTH, NNEWI". National Postgrduate Medical College of Nigeria (NPMCN)
Conference Papers
1Nwosu CD, AnyanwunSNC, Egwuonwu OA, Ekwunife OH. (2023, June), "Morbidity and Mortality Outcome Among General Surgical Patients at NAUTH Nnewi : The Predictive Value of the ACS-NSQIP Surgical Risk Calculator",
2SPU Nkwerem, VA Mbanuzuru, OA Egwuonwu, OC Ekweogwu, GI Nkwerem, NE Sibeudu. (2023, January), "Medical errors: knowledge and perception among doctors practicing in a state in South-East Nigeria", , Vol. 35, (Issue 1), pp 6, ARTICLE URL: https://orientjom.org.ng/index.php/ojm/article/view/29
3Umeokafor CC Umeh EO, Nwammuo CBI, Ebubedike UR, Nwosu CS, Egwuonwu O, et al. (2021, December), "Mammographic Features Predictive of Cancer Among South East Nigerian Women with Palpable Breast Lump Confirmed Malignant on Histopathology",
4Ebubedike UR, Nwammuo CBI, Umeh EO, Nwosu CS, Egwuonwu O, Elendu KC. (2021, December), "Breast Cancer In Relation to Gynaecological Risk Factors Among Women in South East",
5F Emele, A Anyabolu, A Egwuonwu. (2020, December), "Distribution of PBP2a, MecA and Luk-PV genes among Staphylococcal isolates in South Eastern Nigeria", Elsevier, Vol. 101, pp 21
6Chinedu Okoli, SNC Anyanwu, Amobi O Egwuonwu, Chiemelu D Emegoakor, Gabriel U Chianakwana, Henry Nzeako, et al. (2018, August), "Assessing The Quality Of Life Of Patients With Breast Cancer Treated In A Tertiary Hospital",
7Ekwunife CN, Enendu SE, Egwuonwu OA, Afudoh KK, Anolue F. (2016, July), "Patients-reported outcomes following laparoscopic cholecystectomyfor symptomatic cholelithiasis", Medknow, Vol. 22, (Issue 2), pp 138-146
8Egwuonwu OA, Okoli CC, Chianakwana GU, Anyanwu SNC. (2016, July), "Changing Pattern of Peptic Ulcer Diseases Perforation: Is Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug to be Blamed?", , Vol. 22, (Issue 2), pp 138-146
9Egwuonwu OA Egwuonwu OA, Anyanwu SNC, Ihekwoaba EC, Chianakwana GU, Enendu SE. (2011, July), "Appendicitis in NAUTH: are they really appendicitis?", , Vol. 17, (Issue 2), pp 103
10Egwuonwu OA, Anyanwu SNC, Chianakwana GU, Ihekwoaba EC. (2010, December), "Spectrum of breast disease among Nigerian Igbos",

Academic Leadership Qualities

Supervisions
1"The Role of Pre-Operative Serum Albumin and C-Reactive Protein in Predicting Infective Wound Complications Following Laparotomy at NAUTH, Nnewi." (2023). Completed Doctorate project by . Dr Nwosu, Chimdiebele Daisy; Senior Registrar in General Surgery (WACS)
2": Relationship Between central adiposity and breast cancer grade among women attending NAUTH, Nnewi." (2023). Completed Doctorate project by Dr Ugwuanyi, Kenneth Oluchukwu; Senior Registrar in General Surgery (WACS)
3"Assessment of surgical outcomes in adult general surgery patients at NAUTH, Nnewi using ACS NSQIP surgical risk calculator" (2021). Ongoing Doctorate project by Dr Nwosu, Chimdiebele Daisy; Senior Registrar in General Surgery (NPMCN)
Grants
1Awardee: "Educational Travel Grant" (August, 2010). Completed sponsored grant by 16th World Congress of The Senology international Society
Editorships
1Editor, "Tropical Journal of Medicine and Research" (July, 2022)
Reviewerships
1Reviewer, "Tropical Journal of Medicine and Research" (July, 2022)
2Reviewer, "Nigeria Journal of Surgery" (November, 2021)
3Reviewer, "Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice" (May, 2021)
Examinerships
1Examiner, "West African College of Surgeons Membership Examination" (October, 2022 to October, 2022). Completed External Exam
2Examiner, "West African College of Surgeons Membership Examination" (April, 2021). Completed External Exam
3Examiner, "West African College of Surgeons Membership Examination" (October, 2021). Completed External Exam
4Examiner, "Final MB,BS Examination in Surgery, Madonna University, Elele" (November, 2021). Completed External Exam
5Examiner, "5th MBBS Exam Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University" (July, 2018). Completed External Exam
Contributions to the University/Society
1Coordinator Of General Surgery Unit II, "Department of Surgery, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (February, 2022)
2Coordinator of Departmental Undergraduate Surgery Program, "Department of Surgery, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (February, 2022)
3Departmental Students' Staff Adviser, "Department of Surgery, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (February, 2022)
4Director Minimal Access/Endoscopy Surgery, "Department of Surgery, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital" (February, 2022)
5Member Residency Training Committee, "Department of Surgery, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital" (February, 2022)
6Head of Unit, General Surgery II, "Department of Surgery, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (May, 2021)
7Chairman, Prof GU Chianakwana Valedictory Lecture Committee, "Department of Surgery, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital" (April, 2021)
8Member, "Students Disciplinary Committee, College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (April, 2021)
9Member, "Scholarship and Faculty Exchange Committee, Faculty of Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (July, 2021)
10Clinical Posting Coodinator, "Madonna University Elele River State" (October, 2019)
11Secretary Scientific/Education Committee, "13th Annual Scientific Conference (ASCAF) of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria" (August, 2019)
12Secretary, "Committee on Development of Academic Postgraduate Degree in Surgery NAU" (August, 2019)
13Financial Secretary and Publicity secretary of LOC, "Joint Scientific Congress Nigerian Surgical Research Society, association of Surgeons of Nigeria, American College of Surgeons Nnewi 2016" (July, 2016)
14Social Secretary, "Medical and Dental Consultant Association of Nigeria, Nnewi Chapter" (December, 2015 to December, 2017)

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

1Life Member, "World Association of Laparoscopic Surgeon" (member since 2019), http://www.wals.org.uk
2Full Member, "West African College of Surgeon" - 4441/SU/NA/12 (member since 2012), HTTP://FELLOWS.WACSCOAS.COM
3Life Member, "National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria" - FX-13/2647 (member since 2011), https://eportal.npmcn.edu.ng
4Full Member, "Medical and Dental Consultant Association of Nigeria" (member since 2011), http://www.mdcan.org.ng
5Associate Member, "International College of Surgeons" (member since 2009), http://www

Relevant Events Attended

Conferences
1"16th Annual Scientific Conference of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria at Owerri from 15-17 August, 2018.", (National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria), 8th August, 2022 to 12th August, 2022; Victorial Island, Lagos
2"National Institute Health Research, Global Health Research Unit, Nigeria Network", (NIHR Global Health Research Unit on Global Surgery (NIGERIA HUB)), 15th June, 2022 to 18th June, 2022; Southern Sun Hotel, Ikoyi Lagos
3"Medical Research Society Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference", (College of Health Science NAU), 8th December, 2021 to 8th December, 2021; Nnewi
4"13th Annual Scientific Conference Of The National Postgraduate Medical College Of Nigeria At Owerri From 15-17 August, 2018.", (National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria), 15th August, 2018 to 17th August, 2018; Owerri
5"Joint Scientific Congress of NSRS/ASON/ACS", (NSRS/ASON/ACS), 6th July, 2016 to 8th July, 2016; Nnewi
6"18th SIS World Congress on Breast Healthcare", (SIS - ASBD), 15th October, 2014 to 19th October, 2014; Orlando Florida USA
7"Nigeria Medical Association Anambra State, Scientific Conference", (NMA), 24th August, 2011 to 26th August, 2011; Nnewi
Workshops
1"Train The Trainers Workshop", (Faculty of Surgery National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria), 8th August, 2022 to 8th August, 2022; Best Western Hotels, Victoria Island, Lagos
2"Breast Surgery 3rd Annual International Symposium", (Weil Cornell Medicine), 21st August, 2019 to 22nd August, 2019; Enugu
3"Multi-Specialty Minimal Access Surgery Workshop", (NAUTH), 18th March, 2018 to 22nd March, 2018; Nnewi
4"RCP/WACP NCD Specialist Training Visit to West Africa", (West African College of Physician), 20th October, 2015 to 20th October, 2015; Ituku Ozalla Enugu
5"Roche Oncology Sub Saharan Africa Experts Forum", (Roche), 11th September, 2015 to 13th September, 2015; Naivasha Kenya
Seminar
1"General Surgery Review Course", (American College of Surgeon Nigerian Chapter), 4th July, 2016 to 6th July, 2016; Nnewi