Mabel Banson
@kbth.gov.gh
Neurosurgeon, Neurosurgery Unit, Department of Surgery
Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital
RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS
Neuroscience, Oncology, Surgery, Leadership and Management
Scopus Publications
Scopus Publications
Alexandra Torborg, Heidi Meyer, Mahmoud El Fiky, Maher Fawzy, Muhammed Elhadi, Adesoji O Ademuyiwa, Babatunde Babasola Osinaike, Adam Hewitt-Smith, Mary T Nabukenya, Ronald Bisegerwa,et al.
Elsevier BV
Shweta Kedia, Mabel Banson, Beverly Cheserem, Bipin Chaurasia, Claire Karekezi, Enoch Uche, Esther Apuahe, James A. Balogun, Lynne Lourdes N. Lucena, Maguette Mbaye,et al.
Elsevier BV
Nancy Abu-Bonsrah, Olaoluwa Ezekiel Dada, Joseline Haizel-Cobbina, Alvan Ukachukwu, Marcus Spann, Kojo Okyere Adu, Mabel Banson, Dickson Bandoh, Kwadwo Sarpong, David Dadey,et al.
Elsevier BV
H. M. Abdullah, T. Dakurah, H. Akoto, B. Abaidoo, J. C. B. Dakubo, A. E. Yawson, G. Wepeba, P. Bankah, J. Boatey, M. Ametefe,et al.
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Abstract Background Chronic subdural haematoma (CSDH) is a common neurological condition affecting the elderly with decreased quality of life. Recurrence leads to increase in number of hospital admissions and surgical interventions. Several factors contribute to recurrence of chronic subdural haematoma, and determination of these factors will help institute measures to reduce recurrence of CSDH, cost of care and improved quality of life. The aim of this study was to determine the predictors of recurrence of chronic subdural haematoma in a cohort of patients presenting in a Sub-Saharan African Teaching Hospital. Methods A prospective hospital-based cohort study of 62 participants who presented with CSDH and underwent burr-hole and drainage at the Neuroscience unit of the Korle-bu Teaching Hospital. The primary outcome of this study was the recurrence of CSDH within 3 months after the surgery. Data was entered into Microsoft Excel 2016 and exported to International Business Machine (IBM) Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 21.0 for analysis. Predictors of recurrence of CSDH were determined using logistic regression with odds ratio calculated at the 95% confidence level and a p-value less than 0.05 accepted as statistically significant. Results There was a male preponderance of 45 (72.6%), over females of 17 (27.4%). The mean age was 63.1 ± 13.6 years. The recurrence rate of CSDH was 21.0% whilst the mortality rate was 4.8%. Facial palsy and dysphasia were associated with the recurrence of CSDH (p = 0.045, 0.029). Hypertension and bilaterality were associated with recurrence of CSDH from a univariate analysis (p = 0.039, OR = 4.865, CI = 0.975–24.285; p = 0.005, OR = 5.979, CI = 1.585–22.557). In a multivariate logistic regression analysis, bilaterality was the only independent predictor of recurrence of CSDH (p = 0.030, AOR = 5.47, CI = 1.18–25.34). Conclusions Both hypertension and bilaterality showed statistically significant association with recurrence of CSDH. However, only bilaterality proved to be an independent predictor of recurrence of CSDH in patient who underwent burr-hole and drainage.
Nancy Abu-Bonsrah, Teddy Totimeh, Ulrick Sidney Kanmounye, Mabel Banson, Dickson Bandoh, Kwadwo Sarpong, David Dadey, Abass Adam, Frank Nketiah-Boakye, Thomas Dakurah,et al.
Elsevier BV
Mabel Banson
Georg Thieme Verlag KG
AbstractChoosing a career path is not straightforward for most people, more so for the neurosurgeon. The decision-making process is influenced by knowledge of the options available, interest, and the pros and cons of the specific career path. Other factors that contribute are: previous education, family influence, exposure to mentors, and socioeconomic and cultural factors.This article is a perspective on becoming a neurosurgeon in Ghana, describing a path of determination, innovation, commitment, frustration, and the joy of making a difference—a career in Neurosurgery!