Pattern of tissue destruction among patients diagnosed with cancrum oris (Noma) at a Northwestern Nigerian Hospital, Sokoto

Background: Cancrum oris is a debilitating and rapidly progressive gangrenous disease. It is life-threatening and results in severe devastation. Tissue loss constitutes a formidable cause of morbidity in patients and also poses an enormous challenge to a reconstructive surgeon. This study aims to de...

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Main Authors: Semiu Adetunji Adeniyi, Abdurazzaq Olanrewaju Taiwo, Adebayo Aremu Ibikunle, Ramat Oyebunmi Braimah, Olalekan Micah Gbotolorun, Mike Eghosa Ogbeide, Lateef Alani Yekini, F Moshood Adeyemi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2017-01-01
Series:Saudi Journal of Oral Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.saudijos.org//article.asp?issn=1658-6816;year=2017;volume=4;issue=2;spage=101;epage=105;aulast=Adeniyi