Evolution and Current Challenges of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy in Nigeria: Insights from a Nationwide Survey
Gastrointestinal endoscopy has revolutionized the entire practice of gastroenterology worldwide, including Nigeria. Endoscopy was introduced in Nigeria more than four decades ago, and it has been a story of varying successes and challenges. This study explored the various experiences of endoscopists, the challenges they face, and the efforts put in place to maintain the practice in Nigeria.
Authors
- Pantong Davwar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0006-9123)
- Kolawole Oluseyi Akande (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2172-4393)
- Kenechukwu Chukwuemeka Okonkwo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0731-2931)
- Adamu Alhaji Samaila
- Chinwe Philomena Onyia
- Muhammad Manko
- Abubakar Sadiq Maiyaki (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3138-4030)
- Yusuf Musa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7283-8310)
- Yusuf Shehu Umar
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Translational Gastroenterology
- Published
- 2024-12-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.14218/jtg.2024.00010
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.28