Prof. Joseph Yorke

Associate Professor

Dept: Surgery
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    1. Thomford, K., Thomford, A., Yorke, J., Yeboah, R., & Appiah, A. (2021). Momordica charantia L. for Hyperlipidaemia: A Randomised Controlled Assessment of the Ghanaian Herbal Medicinal Product MCP-1. Journal of Herbal Medicine, 100453. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hermed.2021.100453
    2. Acheampong, E., Adu, E.A., Obirikorang, C., Amoah, G., Afriyie, O., Yorke, J., Anto, E., Gyamfi, M.A., Gyasi-Sarpong, C., & Yeboah, F. (2021). Association of genetic variants with prostate cancer in Africa: a concise review. Egyptian Journal of Medical Human Genetics, 22. https://doi.org/10.1186/s43042-021-00157-w
    3. Yorke, J., Yamoah, F., Awoonor-Williams, R., Konney, T.O., Acheampong, E., Adjei, E., Ababio, K.A., Aning, D.G., Afful-Yorke, D., Aidoo, F.M., Assim, C.G., Gyamfi, F., Assim, R.O., Konadu, S., & Kuwornu, D.E. (2020). Familial adenomatous polyposis: a case study. Journal of Surgical Case Reports, 2020. doi: 10.1093/jscr/rjaa367
    4. Karakattu, S., Yorke, J., Hoskere, T., Stewart, L., & ElMinaoui, W. (2020). A rare case of multiple secondary endotracheal metastasis from early stage small cell cancer. Respiratory Medicine Case Reports, 30. doi: 10.1016/j.rmcr.2020.101103
    5. Yorke, J., Gyamfi, F., Awoonor-Williams, R., Osei-Akoto, E., Acheampong, E., Adinku, M., Yamoah, F., Konney, T.O., Adjei, E., Boateng, E., Dally, C., Ababio, K.A., Afful-Yorke, D., & Ahulu, D. (2020). Acute Gastric Necrosis in a Teenager. Case Reports in Surgery, 2020. https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/8882179
    6. Obirikorang C, Acheampong E, Quaye L, Yorke J, Amos-Abanyie EK, Akyaw PA, et al. (2020) Association of single nucleotide polymorphisms with dyslipidemia in antiretroviral exposed HIV patients in a Ghanaian population: A case-control study. PLoS ONE 15(1): e0227779. https://doi.org/ 10.1371/journal.pone.0227779
    7. Yorke, J., Acheampong, E., Batu, E.N. et al. Quality of life of colorectal cancer survivors in a Ghanaian population. BMC Res Notes 12, 781 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13104-019-4817-8
    8. Obirikorang, C., Acheampong, E., Quaye, L., Yorke, J., Amos-Abanyie, E.K., Akyaw, P.A., Anto, E., Bani, S., Asamoah, E., & Batu, E. (2019). Association of Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms with Dyslipidemia in Antiretroviral Exposed HIV Patients: A Case-Control Study in a Ghanaian population. medRxiv, 19004812. https://doi.org/10.1101/19004812
    9. Okyere, I., Yorke, J., Agbeko, E., Forson, P.K., & Bonney, J. (2019). Inferior vena cava injury: survival of a rare case. Ghana Medical Journal, 53, 181 - 183. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/gmj.v53i2.14
    10. Awoonor-Williams, R., Turpin, C., Yorke, J., Jnr, W.S., Adinku, M., Agbeko, A.E., Agbedinu, K., Asamoah, S.A., Vanderpuye, S., Prempeh, P.A., Asante, R., Ahulu, D., Yorke, D.A., & Acheampong, E. (2019). Two Cases of Gastroduodenal Perforation Following Cesarean Section. Journal of Medical Cases, 10, 129-134.
    11. Obirikorang, C., Opoku, S., Obirikorang, Y., Acheampong, E., Yorke, J., Donkoh, E., Chidera, C., Sarpong, D., Anto, E., Issahaku, R., Appeaning, M., Nelson, C., Batu, E., Amakwah, B., Asamoah, E., Amoah, B., & Afraine, B. (2019). Awareness and occupational exposures to needlestick injuries among healthcare workers: A quantitative assessment in a Ghanaian Metropolis. Global Journal on Quality and Safety in Healthcare, 2, 70 - 77. https://doi.org/10.4103/JQSH.JQSH_9_19
    12. Agyemang-Yeboah, F., Yorke, J., Obirikorang, C., Batu, E.N., Acheampong, E., Frimpong, E.A., Anto, E.O., & Amankwaa, B. (2018). Colorectal cancer survival rates in Ghana: A retrospective hospital-based study. PLoS ONE, 13. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0209307
    13. Agyemang-Yeboah, F., Yorke, J., Obirikorang, C., Batu, E., Acheampong, E., Frempong, E., Anto, E., & Amankwaa, B. (2017). Patterns and presentations of colorectal cancer at Komfo-Anokye teaching hospital Kumasi, Ghana. The Pan African Medical Journal, 28. doi:10.11604/pamj.2017.28.121.12927
    14. Yorke, J., Agbenorku, P., Awoonor-Williams, R., Nyamekye, K., Amoah, G., Adinku, O.M., Appiah, C., Boateng, A.E., Agbeko, E., Fiifi-Yankson, P.K., Ahulu, D., Gyawu, D.A., & Yorke, D.A. (2017). Survival following an impalement injury through the perineum in association with high voltage electrical burns: A case report. Journal of Acute Disease, 6, 82 - 84. https://doi.org/10.12980/jad.6.2017JADWEB-2016-0038
    15. Yorke, J., Duduyemi, B., Yifieyeh, A., Fiifi-Yankson, P.K., Appiah, C., Afful-Yorke, D., Adinku, M., & Ahulu, D. (2016). Schwannoma extending from the umbilical region to the mid-thigh, compressing the major vessels of the right leg: A case report and review of the literature. South African medical journal = Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir geneeskunde, 106 7, 692-4 . doi:10.7196/SAMJ.2016.v106i7.10252
    16. Agbenorku, P., Aboah, K., Akpaloo, J., Amankwa, R., Farhat, B., Turkson, E., Hoyte-Williams, P., Klutsey, E., & Yorke, J. (2016). Epidemiological studies of burn patients in a burn center in Ghana: any clues for prevention? Burns & Trauma, 4. https://doi.org/10.1186/s41038-016-0041-0
    17. Yorke, J., Agbenorku, P., Awoonor-Williams, R., Adinku, M., Agbeko, E., Manu, J.Y., Addae, K.A., Yankson, P.K., Ahulu, D., Gyawu, D.A., Abaidoo, N.E., & Afful-Yorkee, D. (2016). Management of Retroperitoneal Liposarcoma: A Case Report. Surgical Science, 07, 361-367. http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/ss.2016.78052
    18. Agbenorku, P., Akpaloo, J., Chirurgie, F., Aboah, K., Klutsey, E., Hoyte-Williams, P., Farhat, B., Turkson, E., Yorke, J., Ametih, R., & Hussey, R. (2015). Chemical Burn Injury in Kumasi: The Trend and Complications following and Their Management. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open, 3. doi: 10.1097/GOX.0000000000000519
    19. Gyedu, A., & Yorke, J. (2014). Lower gastrointestinal endoscopy: A review of the patient population of Kumasi. Archives of International Surgery, 4, 162 - 166. doi:10.4103/2278-9596.146425
    20. Yorke, J., Agbenorku, P., Akpaloo, J., Appiah, C., Fiifi-Yankson, P.K., Adinku, M., Ben-Crentsil, E.A., & Afful-Yorke, D. (2014). Treating Tropical Pyomyositis (Myositis Tropicans) Using Primary Closure and Vacuum Drainage. Surgical Science, 05, 333-337. http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/ss.2014.58055
    21. Gyedu, A., & Yorke, J. (2014). Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy in the patient population of Kumasi, Ghana: Indications and findings. The Pan African Medical Journal, 18. doi:10.11604/pamj.2014.18.327.4806
    22. Yorke, J., Agbeko, E., & Amoah, G. (2013). Intestinal Obstruction Secondary to an Intra-Abdominal Foreign Body. https://doi.org/10.4314/jmbs.v2i4.1
    23. Akpaloo, J., Yorke, J., Agbenorku, P., & Yenli, E. (2013). Managing Acute Wounds with Negative Pressure System in a Developing Country. International Scholarly Research Notices, 2013, 1-4. https://doi.org/10.5402/2013/796254
    24. Yorke, J., Akpaloo, J., & Agbenorku, P. (2013). Management of Diabetic Foot Ulcers Using Negative Pressure with Locally Available Materials. http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/mps.2013.33017
    25. Agbenorku, P., Akpaloo, J., Farhat, B., Hoyte-Williams, P., Yorke, J., Agbenorku, M., Yore, M., & Neumann, M. (2010). Burn disasters in the middle belt of Ghana from 2007 to 2008 and their consequences. Burns : journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries, 36 8, 1309-15 . https://doi.org/10.1016/j.burns.2010.03.017
    26. Gyedu, A., Damah, M., Baidoo, P., & Yorke, J. (2009). Congenital transmesenteric defect causing bowel strangulation in an adult. Hernia, 14, 643-645. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10029-009-0600-4

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