ACBSR Ahead of Prints

The articles listed below have been peer-reviewed, accepted, and finalized for publication in the upcoming issue of the Annals of Clinical and Biomedical Science Research (ACBSR).

These manuscripts are published online ahead of print to ensure rapid dissemination of important scientific findings. Final pagination, volume, and issue details will be assigned upon publication of the complete issue.

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Ectopia Cordis: Case Series and Literature Review
Authors: Akinkunmi Bola Francis1,2, Afe Duke1,2, Adegbola Juliana Oluwatoyin2, Akinpelumi Babatunde Joseph2
 
Affiliations:
1Department of Child Health, University of Medical Sciences, (UNIMED) Ondo
2Department of Child Health, University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital, (UNIMEDTH) Ondo
 
Accepted Date: 15th August, 2025
 
Abstract: Ectopia cordis (EC) is a rare congenital malformation with partial or complete protrusion of the heart outside the thorax. It was first described by Haller in 1706. It can occur as an isolated lesion or as part of Cantrell’s pentalogy. The thoraco-abdominal type of Ectopia cordis is usually associated with this distinct pentalogy. We reported 2 cases, the first was a 6 month-old female infant with partial ectopia cordis and suspected Pentalogy of Cantrell, who had survived with the condition without any medical or surgical intervention; but however presented with severe respiratory distress, cyanosis, and tachycardia which were in keeping with cardiac decompensation. The second was a late preterm neonate with thoracic type ectopia cordis diagnosed at birth, the baby was managed for problems of prematurity: respiratory distress syndrome, sepsis, jaundice, and anaemia, and was subsequently referred for surgery. We, therefore, draw the attention to Paediatricians and Obstetricians that early identification and management would most likely improve the survival of patients with ectopia cordis.
 
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Factors Influencing Career Choice of Surgical Specialties Among Clinical Medical Students of a Medical University in Southwestern Nigeria
Authors: 1Gbala Michael Olumide, 2Ala Olufemi Afolabi, 3Adegbore Kafayat Abidemi, 4Adebimpe Akeem Adebayo, 5Eretan Olaniyi Oladapo,  6Olofinnika Olufunke Bernice, 7Akinkunmi Bola Francis, ¹Adewole Stephen, 8Kumolalo Felix Olanrewaju, 8Ogundiniyi Sunday Olurotimi, 8Akindioose Cathlyn, 9Olofinbiyi Babatunde
 
Affiliations:

1 Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, University of Medical Sciences and University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital Ondo, Nigeria.

2 Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Osun State University, Osogbo Nigeria.

3 Department of Public Health, Fountain University Osogbo

4 Department of Nursing, University College Hospital, Ibadan Nigeria.

5 Department of Radiology, University of Medical Sciences and University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital Ondo, Nigeria.

6 Department of Nursing, University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital Ondo

7 Department of Paediatrics, University of Medical Sciences and University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital Ondo, Nigeria.

8 Department of Surgery, University of Medical Sciences and University of Medical Sciences Teaching Hospital Ondo, Nigeria.

9 Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Ekiti State University and Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Ado Ekiti, Nigeria.

Accepted Date: 15th August, 2025
 
Abstract: 

Introduction: After acquiring a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree, the decision to choose a future specialty becomes critical for every student's life, as it determines the rest of their career path. Numerous factors could influence medical student career choice. The objectives of this study was to assess the factors influencing career choice of surgical specialties among clinical medical students in the University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED), Ondo Nigeria.

Methodology: This was a cross sectional study carried out among 124 clinical medical students of UNIMED Ondo selected using a 2 stage sampling method (simple random and systematic methods). Data was collected through a structured, pretested Google form, responses were imported into Microsoft Excel and the resulting data was analyzed using the SPSS software version 25.0.

Results: Forty-seven (37.9%) said they have assisted a surgical operation before. Sixty-three (50.8%) are willing to make a future career in the surgical specialties, their choice of subspecialties included Obstetrics and Gynecology 13(20.6%), General surgery 12(19.0), and the surgical subspecialties like cardiothoracic and Ophthalmology 35(54.0%).  Seventy-seven (62.1%) of the respondents said they were inspired by a teacher or mentor. Common reasons given as motivating factors for choosing a future surgical career include that it is financially rewarding (11.6%), that it brings fulfillment (9.9%), that it brings job satisfaction (22.3%) and that there is huge opportunity of travels probably outside the country for greener pastures (32.2%). Predictors of willingness to go into a surgical specialty career in the future is been inspired by a teacher/mentor/role model and having assisted a surgical procedure.

Conclusion: Only about half of our respondents are willing to make a future career in the surgical specialties. Medical schools could also organize orientation workshops that could guide students career choice along the course of their training.

 
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