Prof. Pius Thomas Kumah Agbenorku

Associate Professor

Dept: Surgery
Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Department of Surgery
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
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Research Areas/Interests

Breast developmental anomalies Optimization of early breast malignancy detection and treatment Orofacial clefts: incidence, management deficiencies, ...~more

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    Journal Articles

    1. Tieman, J. T., Nourian, M. M., Agbenorku, P., Hoyte-Williams, P. E., Farhat, B., Goodwin, I. A., ... & Rockwell, W. B., 2021. Developing a Breast Reconstruction Program in a Resource-Constrained Ghanaian Teaching Hospital: Needs Assessment and Implementation. Annals of Plastic Surgery, 86(2), 129-131.
    2. Gowans LJ, Al Dhaheri N, Li M, Agbenorku P, et al. 2021. Co-occurrence of orofacial clefts and clubfoot phenotypes in a sub-Saharan African cohort: Whole-exome sequencing implicates multiple syndromes and genes. Molecular Genetics Genomic & Medical Genetics
    3. Bayuo J, Bristowe K, Harding R, Agbeko AE., Baffour P.K., Agyei F.B., Wong F.K.Y., Allotey G., Agbenorku P., Hoyte-Williams PE, 2021. “Managing Uncertainty”: Experiences of Family Members of Burn Patients from Injury Occurrence to the End of Life Period. Burns
    4. Bayuo, J., Bristowe, K., Harding, R., Agbeko, AE, Wong, FKY, Agyei, F.B., Allotey, G., Baffour, P.K., Agbenorku, P., Hoyte-Williams, P.E. and Agambire, R., 2021. “Hanging in a balance”: A qualitative study exploring clinicians’ experiences of providing care at the end of life in the burn unit. Palliative Medicine, 35(2), pp.417-425.
    5. Ranganathan, K., Ogunleye, A.A., Aliu, O., Agbenorku, P. and Momoh, A.O., 2020. Breast Reconstruction Practices and Barriers in West Africa: A Survey of Surgeons. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open, 8(11).
    6. Gowans L, Comnick C, Mossey P, Abebe M, Adeyemo W, Naicker T, Awotoye W, Petrin A,  Adeleke C, Donkor, P, Busch, T, James, O, Ogunlewe M,  Li M, Olotu J, Hassan M, Adeniyan O, Obiri-Yeboah S, Arthur F, Agbenorku P, Acheampong O, Alexander,  Olatosi O,  Adamson O, Fashina A,  Zeng E, Marazita M, Adeyemo A, Murray J, Butali A. (2020). Genome-wide scan for parent-of-origin effects in a sub-Saharan African Cohort with non-syndromic cleft lip and/or cleft palate (CL/P).  In submission The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal.
    7. Holoyda KA, Farhat B, Lalonde DH, Owusu-Danso O, Agbenorku P, Hoyte-Williams PE, Rockwell WB. (2020) Creating an Outpatient, Local Anesthetic Hand Operating Room in a Resource-Constrained Ghanaian Hospital Builds Surgical Capacity and Financial Stability. Annals of Plastic Surgery 84(4):385-9
    8. Bayuo J, Bristowe K, Harding R, Agyei FB, Agbeko AE, Agbenorku P, Baffour PK, Allotey G, Hoyte-Williams PE. (2019) The Role of Palliative Care in Burns: A Scoping Review. Journal of pain and symptom management. (Available at: Doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2019.11.006)
    9. Agbenorku P, Agbenorku M, Bayuo J, Asare NYO. (2019) Epidemiology and outcome of suspected inhalational burn injury in a Ghanaian Tertiary Hospital, 2009–2016. Burns Open. 45-50 (Available at: DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.burnso.2019.02.001)
    10. Butali A, Mossey PA, Adeyemo WL, Eshete MA, Agbenorku P, Gowans LJ, Busch TD, Jain D, Yu W, Huan L, Laurie CA, Laurie CC. Genomic analyses in African populations identify novel risk loci for cleft palate. Human molecular genetics. 2018 Nov 19 (Available at: Doi: 10.1093/hmg/ddy402)
    11. Agbenorku P, Bukari AR, Effah AT, Agbenorku M, Asare NY, Bayuo J. Burn injury in epileptics: The trend and risk factors in the middle belt of Ghana. Burns Open. 2018 Jul 1;2(3):122-5 (Available at: https://doi.org/10.1016/j)
    12. Gowans L, Oseni G, Mossey P, Adeyemo WL, Eshete M, Busch TD, Donkor P, Obiri-Yeboah S, Plange-Rhule G, Oti AA, Owais A, Olaitan PB, Aregbesola BS, Oginni F, Bello SA, Audu R, Onwuamah C, Agbenorku P, Ogunlewe M, Abdur-Rahman LO, Marazita ML, Adeyemo AA, Murray JC, Butali A. (2017) Novel GREM1 Variations in sub-Saharan African Patients with Cleft Lip and/or Cleft Palate. Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal. 1-7 (Available at: DOI: 10.1177/1055665618754948)
    13. Scheefer MF, Agbenorku P, Hoyte-Williams PE, Boutros F, Goodwin I Rockwell B (2017) Combining Breast Reduction Techniques to Treat Juvenile Gigantomastia in Ghana. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Global Open. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery–Global Open 1-3 (Available at:DOI:10.1097/GOX.0000000000001673)
    14. Gowans L, Donkor P, Obiri-Yeboah S, Oti-Acheampong A, Arthur FKN, Twumasi P, Agbenorku P, Plange-Rhule G, Donkor P. (2017) Non-random distribution of Human Orofacial Clefts in Ghana: Gene-environment interactions. Open Journal of Stomatology. 8(02):35 (Available at: DOI:https://doi.org/10.4236/ojst.2018.82004)
    15. Bayuo J, Agbenorku P, Amankwa R, Agbenorku M. (2017) Epidemiology and outcomes of burn injury among older adults in a Ghanaian tertiary hospital. Burns Open. (Available at: DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.burnso.2017.12.003)
    16. Agbenorku P. (2017) Evolution of burn injury management in KATH, Kumasi-Ghana, 1954-2017. Burns Open (Available at: DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.burnso.2017.11.002)
    17. Bayuo J, Agbenorku P. (2017) Coping strategies among nurses in the burn intensive care unit: a qualitative study. Burns Open (Available at: DOI:10.1016/j.burnso.2017.10.004)
    18. Eshete MA, Liu H, Li M, Adeyemo WL, Gowans LJJ, Gowans L, Mossey P, Adeyemo WL, Busch TD, Daressa W, Donkor P, Olaitan PB, Aregbesola BS, Braimah RO, Oseni GO, Oginni F,  Audu R, Onwuamah C, James O, Augustine-Akpan E, Rahman LA,   Ogunlewe MO, Arthur FKN,  Bello SA, Agbenorku P, Twumasi P, Abate F, Hailu T, Demissie Y, Hailu A,  Plange-Rhule G, Obiri-Yeboah S, Dunnwald MM, Gravem PE, Marazita ML, Adeyemo AA, Murray JC, Cornell RA, Butali A. (2017) Loss-of-function GRHL3 variants detected in African patients with isolated cleft palate. Journal of Dental Surgery (Available at: DOI:10.1177/0022034517729819)
    19. Agbenorku P, Rockwell WB, Obeng M, Akpaloo J, Owusu-Danso O, Hoyte-Williams PE, Farhat B, Turkson E, Tano E, Schumacher Z, Fiifi-Yankson PKS. (2017) Inferior pedicle breast reduction for the management of gestational gigantomastia: Literature review and a case presentation. Modern Plastic Surgery 7(10):39-49
    20. Amankwah R, Tay SCT, Agbenorku P, Frimpong E, Gyampomah TK, Osei-Sampene PP. (2017) Bacteriological profile of burn wound isolates in a burns center of a tertiary hospital. Journal of Acute Disease 6(4):181-186
    21. Agbenorku P, Agbenorku M, Effah AT, Adamu Bukari A-R, Asare NYO. (2017) Descriptive epidemiological study of burn admissions to the Burns Intensive Care Unit of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Kumasi-Ghana, 2009–2016. Journal of Acute Disease 6(3):112-119
    22. Yorke J, Agbenorku P, Awoonor-Williams R, Nyamekye KB, Amoah, G, Adinku OM, Ahulu D. (2017) Survival following an impalement injury through the perineum in association with high voltage electrical burns: A case report. Journal of Acute Disease 6(2):82-84
    23. Gowans LJJ, Busch TD, Mossey PA, Eshete MA, Agbenorku P, Adeyemo WL, Aregbesola B, Twumasi P. (2017) The prevalence, penetrance, and expressivity of etiologic IRF6 variants in orofacial clefts patients from sub-Saharan Africa. Molecular Genetics & Genomic Medicine 5(2):164-171
    24. Agbenorku P, Aboah K, Akpaloo J, Amankwa R, Farhat B, Turkson E, Yorke J. (2016) Epidemiological studies of burn patients in a burn center in Ghana: any clues for prevention? Burns & Trauma 4(1):21-24
    25. Adjepong M, Agbenorku P, Brown P, Oduro I. (2016) The role of antioxidant micronutrients in the rate of recovery of burn patients: a systematic review. Burns & Trauma 4(1):18-24
    26. Yorke J, Agbenorku P, Awoonor-Williams R, Adinku MO, Agbeko E, Manu J Y, Abaidoo NEA, Addae KA, Fiifi Yankson PKS, Ahulu D, Gyawu DA, Abaidoo NEA, Afful-Yorke D. (2016) Management of Retroperitoneal Liposarcoma: A Case Report. Surgical Science 7(8):361-367
    27. Gowans LJJ, Adeyemo WL, Eshete M, Mossey PA, Busch T, Aregbesola, B, Li M, Eshete MA, Liu H, Li M, Adeyemo WL, Gowans LJJ, Gowans L, Mossey P, Adeyemo WL, Busch T, Aregbesola BS, Donkor P, Arthur FKN, Bello SA Martinez A, Li M, Augustine-Akpan E, Daressa W, Twumasi P, Olutayo J, Deribew M, Agbenorku P, Oti AA, Braimah RO,  Plange-Rhule G, Gesses M Obiri-Yeboah S, Oseni GO, Olaitan PB, Rahman LA, Abate F, Hailu A, Gravem PE Ogunlewe MO, Buxo CJ, Marazita ML, Adeyemo AA, Murray JC, Butali A. (2016) Association studies and direct DNA sequencing implicate genetic susceptibility loci in the etiology of nonsyndromic orofacial clefts in sub-Saharan African populations. Journal of Dental Research 95(11): 1245-1256
    28. Bayuo J, Agbenorku P, Amankwa R. (2016) Study on acute burn injury survivors and the associated issues. Journal of Acute Disease 5(3):206-209
    29. Agbenorku P, Amankwa R, Agbenorku M, Asare NYO. (2016) The Burns Menace: Antibiotics for the Fight against Burns Bacterial Infection, a Systemic Review. Surgical Science 7(12): 532-538
    30. Agbenorku P, Akpaloo J, Aboah K, Klutsey E, Hoyte-Williams PE, Farhat B, Turkson E, Yorke J, Chirurgie F, 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(10):1-8
    31. Stewart BT, Gyedu A, Quansah R, Addo WL, Afoko A, Agbenorku P, Debrah S, Amponsah-Manu F, Ankomah J, Appiah-Denkyira Ebenezer, Baffoe P, Debrah S, Donkor P, Dorvlo T, Japiong K, Kusher AL, Morna M, Ofosu A, Oppong-Nketia V, Tabiri S, Mock C. (2016) District-level hospital trauma care audit filters: Delphi technique for defining context-appropriate indicators for quality improvement initiative evaluation in developing countries. Injury 47(1):211-219
    32. Butali A, Mossey P, Tiffin N, Adeyemo W, Eshete M, Mumena C, Audu R, Onwuamah C, Agbenorku P, Ogunlewe M, Adebola A, Olasoji H, Aregbesola B, Braimah R, Oladugba A, Onah I, Adeyibi E, Olatain P, Abdur-Rahman L, Adeyemo A. (2015) Multidisciplinary approach to genomics research in Africa: the AfriCran model. Pan African Medical Journal 21(1):1-5
    33. Abubakar H, Agbenorku P, Aboah K, Hoyte-Williams PE. (2015) The trend of acute burns pre-hospital management. Journal of Acute Disease 4(3):210-213
    34. Adjepong M, Agbenorku P, Brown P, Oduro I. (2015) The effect of dietary intake of antioxidant micronutrients on burn wound healing: a study in a tertiary health institution in a developing country. Burns & Trauma 3(8):12-18 (Available at: DOI:10.1186/s41038-015-0012-x)
    35. Stewart BT, Gyedu A, Agbenorku P, Amankwa R, Kushner AL, Gibran N. (2015) Routine systemic antibiotic prophylaxis for burn injuries in developing countries: A best evidence topic (BET). International Journal of Surgery 21(9):168-172
    36. Bayuo J, Agbenorku P. (2015) Nurses’ perceptions and experiences regarding Morphine usage in burn pain management. Burns 41(4):864-871
    37. Agbenorku P, Agbemor Brayn VE, Aitpillah F, Akpaloo J, Aboah K, Agbenorku E. (2015) Ultrasonography as a Breast Imaging Modality: A review. British Journal of Medicine & Medical Research 9(11):1-8
    38. Agbenorku P, Agbenorku M, Klutsey E, Aboah K, Agamah G, Amevor E, Kofitsey M, Fiifi-Yankson PK. (2015) Orofacial cleft outreach in rural Ghana: any positive impact on the community? European Journal of Plastic Surgery 38(1):17-24
    39. Yorke J, Agbenorku P, Akpaloo J, Appiah C, Fiifi-Yankson PKS, Adinku M, Ben-Crentsil EAA, Afful-Yorke D. (2014) Treating Tropical Pyomyositis (Myositis Tropicans) Using Primary Closure and Vacuum Drainage. Surgical Science 8(5): 333-337
    40. Rdeini WM, Agbenorku P, Mitish VA. (2014) Strategy of surgical management of peripheral neuropathy form of diabetic foot syndrome in Ghana. Plastic Surgery International (Available at: DOI:10.1155/2014/185023)
    41. Agbenorku P. (2014) Lymphedema: complications and management. Surgical Science 5(7):290-298
    42. Agbenorku P, Agbenorku E, Akpaloo J, Obeng G, Agbley D. (2014) Electrical burns: The trend and risk factors in the Ghanaian population. Annals of Burns and Fire Disasters 27(4):176-183
    43. Rockwel WT, Agbenorku P, Olson J, Hoyte-Williams PE, Agarwal JP, Rockwell WB. (2015) A model for university-based international plastic surgery collaboration builds local sustainability. Annals of Plastic Surgery 74(4):388-391
    44. Newman MA, Agbenorku P. (2014) The status of orofacial cleft care in Ghana. Oral Health and Dental Management 13(1): 45-48
    45. Negble M, Agbenorku P, Ampomah EA, Hoyte-Williams PE. (2014). Nursing severe burn injury patients: Emotional impact on nurses. International Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences 47(1):1430-1433
    46. Agbenorku P. (2014) Buruli Ulcer Disability in Ghana: The Problems and Solutions. British Journal of Medicine & Medical Research 4(6):1355-1365
    47. Agbenorku P, Saunderson P. (2013) Mycobacterium ulcerans Disease of the Face: The Fate of the Victims. Journal of Mycobacterial Diseases 3:133-136
    48. Agbenorku P. (2013) Early childhood severe scalds in a developing country: A 3-year retrospective study. Burns & Trauma 1(3):122-127
    49. Agbenorku P, Agbenorku M. (2013) A 16-year follow-up on a juvenile macromastic patient. Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences 4(10):382-386
    50. Agbenorku P. (2014) Response to letter to the editor:" Modernized standards in burns management: a comparative study in Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Kumasi, Ghana" and I have some opinions about it. Burns: Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries 40(2):354
    51. Agbenorku P. (2013) A long term review of surgically treated enlarged breasts. Modern Plastic Surgery 3(4):113-119
    52. Agbenorku P. (2013) Modernized standards in burns management: A comparative study in Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Kumasi, Ghana. Burns: Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries 39(5):990-996
    53. Agbenorku P, Agbenorku M, Fiifi-Yankson PK. (2013) Pediatric burns mortality risk factors in a developing country’s tertiary burns intensive care unit. International Journal of Burns and Trauma 3(3):151-154
    54. Agbenorku P, Hoyte-Williams PE, Omari IK. (2013) A Short Term Review of Operated Cases in the Plastic Surgery Unit at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Kumasi, Ghana. Modern Plastic Surgery 3(3):100-103
    55. Yorke J, Akpaloo J, Agbenorku P. (2013) Management of diabetic foot ulcers using negative pressure with locally available materials. Modern Plastic Surgery 3(03):84-88
    56. Agbenorku P. (2013) Orofacial clefts: a worldwide review of the problem. ISRN Plastic Surgery (Available at: DOI:10.5402/2013/348465)
    57. Agbenorku P, Yore M, Danso KA, Turpin C. (2013) Incidence of orofacial clefts in Kumasi, Ghana. ISRN Plastic Surgery (Available at: DOI:10.5402/2013/280903)
    58. Akpaloo J, Yorke J, Agbenorku P, Yenli EMT. (2013) Managing Acute Wounds with Negative Pressure System in a Developing Country. ISRN Plastic Surgery (Available at: DOI:10.5402/2013/796254)
    59. Agbenorku P. (2013) Burns functional disabilities among burn survivors: a study in Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Ghana. International Journal of Burns and Trauma 3(2):78-86
    60. Agbenorku P, Agbenorku M, Agamah G. (2013) Awareness and attitudes towards face and organ transplant in Kumasi, Ghana. Ghana Medical Journal 47(1):30-34
    61. Agbenorku P, Otupiri E, and Fugar S. (2013) Breast developmental anomalies in Dormaa Municipality of Ghana: prevalence and impact on the life of the individual. Plastic Surgery International (Available at: DOI:10.1155/2013/140704)
    62. Agbenorku P, Fugar S, Akpaloo J, Hoyte-Williams PE, Alhassan Z, Agyei F. (2013) Management of severe burn injuries with topical heparin: the first evidence-based study in Ghana. International Journal of Burns and Trauma 3(1): 30-36
    63. Agbenorku P. (2013) Quality Assurance in Wound Management in a Developing Country: How Satisfied are our Patients? Surgical Science 4(1):39-44
    64. Agbenorku P, Donwi IK, Kuadzi P, Saunderson P. (2012) Buruli ulcer: treatment challenges at three centres in Ghana. Journal of Tropical Medicine (Available at: DOI:10.1155/2012/371915)
    65. Brusselaers N, Agbenorku P, Hoyte-Williams PE. (2013) Assessment of mortality prediction models in a Ghanaian burn population. Burns: Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries 39(5):997-1003
    66. Agbenorku P. (2012) Breast Developmental Anomalies: A Review of the Problem. British Journal of Medicine & Medical Research 2(4):587-596
    67. Agbenorku P, Diby T, Agbenorku M, Abude F, Sefenu R, Osei D, Kofitse M, Maniwa E. (2012) Orofacial Clefts: A Clinical Community Study in a Developing Country. ISRN Plastic Surgery (Available at: DOI:10.5402/2013/945254)
    68. Agbenorku P. (2012) Corruption in Ghanaian healthcare system: the consequences. Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences 3(10):622-630
    69. Agbenorku P, Edusei, A, Agbenorku M, Diby T, Nyador E, Nyamuame G, Saunderson P. (2012) Buruli-ulcer induced disability in Ghana: a study at Apromase in the Ashanti region. Plastic Surgery International (Available at: DOI:10.1155/2012/752749)
    70. Agbenorku P, Nyador E, Agbenorku M. (2012) A Prospective study of diseases associated with workers in the printing industry in a city of Ghana. Science Journal of Medicine and Clinical Trials (Available at: DOI: 10.7237/sjmct/158)
    71. Agbenorku P, Agbenorku M, Iddi A, Abude F, Sefenu R, Matondo P, Schneider W. (2011) A study of cleft lip/palate in a community in the South East of Ghana. European Journal of Plastic Surgery 34(4):267-272
    72. Agbenorku P, Edusei A, Ankomah, J. (2011) Epidemiological study of burns in Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, 2006–2009. Burns: Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries 37(7): 1259-1264
    73. Agbenorku P, Agbenorku M, Amankwa A, Tuuli, L, Saunderson P. (2011) Factors enhancing the control of Buruli ulcer in the Bomfa communities, Ghana. Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene 105(8):459-465
    74. Agbenorku P, Agamah G, Agbenorku M, Obeng M. (2012) Reduction mammaplasty in a developing country: a guideline for plastic surgeons for patient selection. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery 36(1):91-96
    75. Agbenorku P. (2011) Multicenter study of Buruli ulcer disabilities in the head and neck region. Plastic Surgery International (Available at: DOI.org/10.1155/2011/647418)
    76. Agbenorku P, Agbenorku M, Iddi A, Amevor E, Kofitse M, Klutsey E. (2011) Awareness of breast developmental anomalies: a study in Jamasi, Ghana. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery 35(5):745 -749
    77. Agbenorku P, Ansah S, Acheampong A, Sabbah D, Bankas D, Adu E, Plange-Rhule G, Adiyiah Y, Donkor P. (2011) Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital Multidisciplinary Cleft Clinic. Journal of Craniofacial Surgery 22(2):532-536
    78. Agbenorku P, Agbenorku M, Iddi A, Amevor E, Sefenu R, Osei D. (2011) Measurements of breasts of young West African females: a guideline in anatomical landmarks for adolescent breast surgery. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery 35(1):49-54
    79. Agbenorku P, Akpaloo J, Farhat B F, Hoyte-Williams PE, 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):1309-1315
    80. Agbenorku P, Owusu, D J, Nyador E, Agbenorku M. (2010) Traumatic injuries among printing press workers in Kumasi (Ghana). Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences 1(9):426-432
    81. Beissner M, Awua-Boateng NY, Thompson W, Nienhuis WA, Klutse E, Agbenorku P, Adjei O, (2010) A genotypic approach for detection, identification, and characterization of drug resistance in Mycobacterium ulcerans in clinical samples and isolates from Ghana. The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene 83(5):1059-1065
    82. Herbinger KH, Beissner M, Huber K, Awua-Boateng NY, Nitschke J, Thompson W, Klutse E, Agbenorku P, Assiobo A, Piten E, Wiedemann F, Fleischmann E, Helfrich K, Adjei O, Lo¨scher T, Bretzel G. (2010) Efficiency of fine-needle aspiration compared with other sampling techniques for laboratory diagnosis of Buruli ulcer disease. Journal of Clinical Microbiology 48(10):3732-3734
    83. Agbenorku P, Agbenorku M. (2010) Experience in the management of axillary post-burn scar contractures. Nigerian Journal of Plastic Surgery 6(2):77-82
    84. Agbenorku P, Akpaloo J, Yalley D, Appiah A. (2010) A new era in the management of burns trauma in Kumasi, Ghana. Annals of Burns and Fire Disasters 23(2):59-66
    85. Agbenorku P. (2006) Nipple-areolar complex (NAC) composite grafts in the management of macromastia: review of complications. Nigerian Journal of Surgical Research 8(2): 77–80
    86. Agbenorku P, Agbenorku M, Bentsir-Elegba E, Iddi A, Abude F, Sefenu R, Matondo P, Tuuli L, Yore M. (2011) Multicenter plastic surgery outreach services for underserved Ghanaian communities. European Journal of Plastic Surgery 34(2):111-118
    87. Agbenorku P, Agbenorku M, Iddi Amevor E, Sepenu R, Osei D, Kyei, I. (2010) Incidence of breast developmental anomalies: a study at Sogakope, Ghana. Nigerian Journal of Plastic Surgery 6(1):1-5
    88. Herbinger KH, Adjei O, Awua-Boateng NY, Nienhuis WA, Kunaa L, Siegmund V, Schipf, A, Nitschke J, Thompson W, Klutse E, Agbenorku P, Schipf A, Reu S, Rscz P, Fleischer B, Beissner M, Fleischmann E, Helfritch K, van der Werf TS, Lo¨scher T, Bretzel G. (2009) Comparative study of the sensitivity of different diagnostic methods for the laboratory diagnosis of Buruli ulcer disease. Clinical Infectious Diseases 48(8):1055-1064
    89. Donkor P, Bankas DO, Agbenorku P, Plange-Rhule G, Ansah SK. (2007) Cleft lip and palate surgery in Kumasi, Ghana: 2001-2005. Journal of Craniofacial Surgery 18(6):1376-1379
    90. Miyawaki T, Billings B, Har-Shai Y, Agbenorku P, Kokuba E, Moreira-Gonzalez A, Tsukuno M, Kurihara K, Jackson IT. (2007) Multicenter study of wound healing in neurofibromatosis and neurofibroma. Journal of Craniofacial Surgery 18(5):1008-1011
    91. Agbenorku P, Agbenorku M, Sefenu R, Matondo P, Osei D. (2007) Endemicity of cleft lip/palate in a rural community in South-East Ghana. Journal of Science and Technology (Ghana) 27(1):45-50
    92. Agbenorku P, Akpaloo J, Turkson (2007). Breast Diseases including Breast Developmental Anomalies in a Kumasi, Ghana. Nigerian Journal of Plastic Surgery 3(1):11-15
    93. Agbenorku P, Agbenorku M, Gotah E, Saunderson P, Lehman L. (2006) The benefits of a combination of surgery and chemotherapy in the management of Buruli ulcer patients. Journal of Science and Technology (Ghana) 26(2):6-21
    94. Agbenorku P. (2006) A review of nipple-areolar graft survival in the management of giant macromastias at Kumasi. Nigerian Journal of Plastic Surgery 2(1):41-44
    95. Agbenorku P. (2005) Mycobacterium ulcerans disease in the head and neck region. Indian Journal of Clinical Practice 6(5):8-11
    96. Agbenorku P, Agbenorku M, Adator R, Tuuli L, Brobbey E. (2005) Basic plastic surgery skills for district and community doctors to manage Buruli ulcer in Ghana. Annals of African Medicine 4(1):35–38
    97. Agbenorku P. (2002) The groin flap for digit elongation. Indian Journal of Clinical Practice 4(1):20–22, 42
    98. Agbenorku P, Akpaloo J. (2001) Mycobacterium ulcerans skin ulcers: review of surgical management. European Journal of Plastic Surgery 24(4):188-191
    99. Agbenorku P. (2001) Dermo-areolar flaps for the treatment of gynaecomastia. Our Experience at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital. Indian Journal of Clinical Practice 2(3):20–22
    100. Agbenorku P, Kporku H. (2001) Buruli Ulcer: A Poverty Disease? Indian Journal of Clinical Practice 2(3):23–25
    101. Agbenorku P, Addae-Mensah L. (2001) Management of juvenile macromastia: our experience at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), Kumasi, Ghana. Indian Journal of Clinical Practice 2(6):13-16
    102. Agbenorku P, Akpaloo J, Amofa G K. (2000) Sequelae of Mycobacterium ulcerans infections (Buruli ulcer). European Journal of Plastic Surgery 23(6):326-328
    103. Agbenorku P. (2000) Triple keloid therapy: a combination of steroids, surgery and silicone gel strip/sheet for keloid treatment. European Journal of Plastic Surgery 23(3): 150-151
    104. Agbenorku P, Kus H, Myczkowski T. (1995) The keloid triad hypothesis (KTH): a basis for keloid etiopathogenesis and clues for prevention. European Journal of Plastic Surgery 18(6):301-304

    Books/Monographs

    1. Agbenorku P. (2006) Cleft lip/palate in an endemic community of Ghana. A Pre-survey Report. Proceedings World Congress of International College of Surgeons, Thailand
    2. Agbenorku P. (2006) Breast developmental anomalies (BDAs). The magnitude of the problem in Ghana. Abstract Ghana Surgical Research Society   Scientific Meeting, Accra
    3. Agbenorku P. (2006) Complications in Plastic Surgery. Abstract Ghana Surgical Research Society Scientific Meeting, Accra
    4. Agbenorku P. (2005) Basic plastic surgery skills for district/community doctors to manage Buruli ulcer patients in Ghana. Proceedings World Health Organization Annual Meeting on Buruli ulcer  Geneva  85
    5. Agbenorku P. (2005) Factors enhancing the control of Buruli ulcer in an endemic area. The Bomfa Pilot Project. Proceedings of Congress Antwerp Belgium Institute of Tropical Medicine International Colloquium, Cotonou, Benin
    6. Agbenorku P. (2005) Buruli ulcer in the head and neck region. Reconstructive challenges. Proceedings of Congress Antwerp Belgium Institute of Tropical Medicine International Colloquium, Cotonou, Benin
    7. Agbenorku P, Agbenorku M. (2004) Buruli ulcer Disease (BUD) on the head and neck. Proceedings German Tropical Surgical Society Annual Scientific Meeting, Munich, Germany
    8. Agbenorku P, Addae-Mensah L, Atutonu NKK, Boakye G. (1998) Juvenile Macromastia: Subcutaneous mastectomy with immediate breast reconstruction. A case report. Proceedings XXXI World Congress of the International College of Surgeons. Monduzzi Editore (1998) 147–204
    9. Agbenorku P. (1997) Keloids: theoretical reviews. Academy (University) of Medicine, Wroclaw-Poland
    10. Agbenorku P, Akpaloo J. (1996) Post Buruli Ulcer complications: their management. Proceedings XXX World Congress of the International College of Surgeons. Monduzzi Editore (1996) 1611–1618
    11. Agbenorku P. (1995) Contemporary views on Keloid management. Academy (University) of Medicine, Wroclaw-Poland
    12. Agbenorku P. (1992) PhD Dissertation: “Evaluation of preventive methods and treatment of keloids”. Academy (University) of Medicine, Wroclaw-Poland

     

    Book Chapters

    • Agbenorku P. (2013) Approach to a patient with chronic leg ulcer. In Kesieme E. (Ed), Comprehensive approach to long cases in surgery (196 – 205). Orlu, Nigeria, N-Trinity Publishers, Diocesan Catholic Secretariat
    • Agbenorku P. (2013) Approach to a patient with chronic leg ulcer. In Kesieme E. (Ed), Comprehensive approach to long cases in surgery (225 – 234). Orlu, Nigeria, N-Trinity Publishers, Diocesan Catholic Secretariat
    • Abantanga FA, Donkor P, Agbenorku P, Ohene-Yeboah M. (Eds), (2010) Hand Injuries In Treatment Guidelines: Management of Surgical Emergencies
    • Lehman L, Simonet V, Saunderson P, Agbenorku P. (2006) Introduction In Buruli ulcer: Prevention of Disability (POD) (2 – 10; 40 – 50; 57 – 73)
    • Lehman L, Simonet V, Saunderson P, Agbenorku P. (2006) Buruli ulcer disease In Buruli ulcer: Prevention of Disability (POD) (2 – 10; 40 – 50; 57 – 73)
    • Lehman L, Simonet V, Saunderson P, Agbenorku P. (2006) Wound management In Buruli ulcer: Prevention of Disability (POD) (2 – 10; 40 – 50; 57 – 73)
    • Lehman L, Simonet V, Saunderson P, Agbenorku P. (2006) Scar management and control In Buruli ulcer: Prevention of Disability (POD) (2 – 10; 40 – 50; 57 – 73)
    • Lehman L, Simonet V, Saunderson P, Agbenorku P. (2006) Positioning and splinting In Buruli ulcer: Prevention of Disability (POD) (2 – 10; 40 – 50; 57 – 73)
    • Lehman L, Simonet V, Saunderson P, Agbenorku P. (2006) Referrals to specialized services In Buruli ulcer: Prevention of Disability (POD) (2 – 10; 40 – 50; 57 – 73)
    • Buntine J, Crofts K, Agbenorku P. (2001) Introduction In Buruli ulcer: Management of Mycobacterium ulcerans Disease: A Manual for Healthcare Providers.World Health Organization, & Global Buruli Ulcer Initiative
    • Buntine J, Crofts K, Agbenorku P. (2001) Clinical diagnosis of Mycobacterium ulcerans disease In Buruli ulcer: Management of Mycobacterium ulcerans Disease: A Manual for Healthcare Providers. World Health Organization, & Global Buruli Ulcer Initiative
    • Buntine J, Crofts K, Agbenorku P. (2001) Plan of management In Buruli ulcer: Management of Mycobacterium ulcerans Disease: A Manual for Healthcare Providers. World Health Organization, & Global Buruli Ulcer Initiative
    • Buntine J, Crofts K, Agbenorku P. (2001) Surgical treatment In Buruli ulcer: Management of Mycobacterium ulcerans Disease: A Manual for Healthcare Providers. World Health Organization, & Global Buruli Ulcer Initiative
    • Buntine J, Crofts K, Agbenorku P. (2001) Care in the community In Buruli ulcer: Management of Mycobacterium ulcerans Disease: A Manual for Healthcare Providers. World Health Organization, & Global Buruli Ulcer Initiative
    • Buntine J, Crofts K, Agbenorku P. (2001) Noma, cancrumoris or orofacial gangrene In Buruli ulcer: Management of Mycobacterium ulcerans Disease: A Manual for Healthcare Providers. World Health Organization, & Global Buruli Ulcer Initiative
    • Buntine J, Crofts K, Agbenorku P. (2001) Lists of equipment In Buruli ulcer: Management of Mycobacterium ulcerans Disease: A Manual for Healthcare Providers. World Health Organization, & Global Buruli Ulcer Initiative
    • Asiedu K, Raviglione MC, Scherpbier R, Agbenorku P. (2000) Clinical Features and Treatment In Buruli ulcer: Mycobacterium ulcerans infection (7-10). Geneva, World Health Organization
    • Agbenorku P, Amofah G. (1999) Section 1 In National Strategy Document on the Management and Control of Buruli Ulcer in Ghana (1–16). Accra, Ministry of Health
    • Agbenorku P, Amofah G. (1999) Section 2 In National Strategy Document on the Management and Control of Buruli Ulcer in Ghana (1–16). Accra, Ministry of Health
    • Agbenorku P, Amofah G. (1999) Section 3 In National Strategy Document on the Management and Control of Buruli Ulcer in Ghana (1–16). Accra, Ministry of Health
    • Mock C, Quansah RE, Addae-Mensah L, Agbenorku P. (1999) Burns and Hand Injuries In Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology continuing medical education course in trauma management
    • Agbenorku P. (1997) Hand Injuries In Continuing Medical Education Course on Trauma Management (1 – 2). Kumasi, Ghana: Ministry of Health/Department of Surgery, School of Medical Sciences, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
    • Agbenorku P. (1997) Burns in Continuing Medical Education Course on Trauma Management (1 – 7). Kumasi, Ghana: Ministry of Health/Department of Surgery, School of Medical Sciences, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
    • Nii Amon-Kotei D, Mock C, Addae-Mensah L, Agbenorku P. (1996) Burns and Hand Surgery In Surgical Emergencies: what to do. Kumasi, Ghana: Department of Surgery, School of Medical Sciences, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

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