Determinants of mortality in neonatal intestinal obstruction in Ile Ife, Nigeria
Afr. j. paediatri. surg. (Online)
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6(1): 11-13, 2009. tables, figures
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in English
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| ID: biblio-1257512
ABSTRACT
Background:
Neonatal intestinal obstruction (NIO) is a common cause of mortality. This study determined the causes of mortality in patients with NIO at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex (OAUTHC); Ile Ife. Patients andMethods:
Records of all cases of NIO managed at OAUTHC between January 1996 and December 2005 were retrospectively reviewed and the possible factors that may result in mortality were analysed.Results:
Sixty-three neonates with intestinal obstruction were managed; representing 24.3of the neonatal admissions during the study period. Forty-two were males and 21 were females (MF = 21). The majority (71.4) of the patients presented within the first week of life. Anorectal malformation constituted 57.1of the causes of NIO. Other causes included Hirschsprung's disease; duodenal atresia; intestinal malrotation with midgut volvulus and jejunal atresia. There were 18 deaths; with a mortality rate of 28.6. Reoperation; postoperative bleeding and peroperative sepsis were significant determinants of mortality.Conclusion:
NIO is associated with significant mortality in our centre. Repeat surgery; postoperative bleeding and sepsis were the significant factors that contributed to mortality in NIO
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Index:
AIM (Africa)
Main subject:
Infant Mortality
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Risk Factors
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Intestinal Obstruction
Type of study:
Etiology study
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Risk factors
Language:
English
Journal:
Afr. j. paediatri. surg. (Online)
Year:
2009
Type:
Article
Institution/Affiliation country:
Department of Pediatric Surgery Unit, Obafemi Awolowo University, Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile Ife/NG
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Departments of Pediatric Surgery Unit and 1 Community Medicine, Obafemi Awolowo University, Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile Ife/NG
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