Professor Fabian Anene Ositadimma Udekwu | |
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| Born | 1928 Enugwu Agidi, Anambra State, Nigeria |
| Died | 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 |
Fabian Anene Ositadimma Udekwu // (1928 – 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]