Fabian Udekwu
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Fabian Anene Ositadimma Udekwu // ā (1928 ā 17 November 2006) born in Enugwu Agidi, Anambra State was a Medical Doctor, Cardiac surgeon. He was a distinguished Professor of Surgery at the University of Nigeria Nsukka, and a pioneer of open-heart surgery in Africa.[1]
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Professor Fabian Anene Ositadimma Udekwu | |
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Born | 1928 Enugwu Agidi, Anambra State, Nigeria |
Died | (2006-11-17)17 November 2006 Uppsala, Sweden |
Nationality | Nigerian |
Occupation | Cardiothoracic surgeon |
Known for | First open heart surgery in West Africa |
Spouse | Anna Brita Bystrom |
Academic background | |
Alma mater | Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine |
Academic work | |
Institutions | University of Ibadan, University of Nigeria Nsukka |
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