Enucleation for ritual practices

Five cases of enucleation performed on seeing eyes are presented, highlighting the dangers this procedure poses to the patient. It also presents the problems this can pose to the development of ophthalmology.

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Published inTropical doctor Vol. 29; no. 2; p. 100
Main Author Mpyet, C D
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England 01.04.1999
Subjects
Adult
Child
Crime
Eye Enucleation
Eye Injuries - therapy
Female
Humans
Male
Medicine, Traditional
Middle Aged
Nigeria
Ophthalmology - legislation & jurisprudence
Nigeria
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Summary:Five cases of enucleation performed on seeing eyes are presented, highlighting the dangers this procedure poses to the patient. It also presents the problems this can pose to the development of ophthalmology.
ISSN:0049-4755
DOI:10.1177/004947559902900213