The Prevalence of Gynaecological Diseases at the Imo State University Teaching Hospital; Orlu; Nigeria
port harcourt med. J
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5(3): 270-273, 2011.
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Background:
Gynaecological diseases and their sequelae are common causes of hospital consultation by young girls and adult women alike worldwide. If not properly and adequately managed; these diseases can result in increased morbidity and mortality.Aim:
To determine the prevalence of gynaecological diseases at the Imo State University Teaching Hospital; Orlu.Methods:
A four and half-year retrospective study from June 2004 to December 2008 was undertaken. The records of all patients with gynaecological disorders seen at the gynaecological and emergency departments of Imo State University Teaching Hospital; Orlu were reviewed.Results:
There were 1293 gynaecological cases seen during the period under review.The commonest gynaecological conditions seen were infertility/subfertility (33.7); uterine leiomyoma (15.4) and abortion and its complications (14.7). Cervical cancer (1.9) was the commonest gynaecological malignancy seen.Conclusion:
The study showed that infertility is still the commonest reason for seeking gynaecological consultation in our environment
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AIM (Africa)
Main subject:
Teaching
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Female
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Prevalence
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Hospitals
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prevalence study
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Risk factors
Language:
English
Journal:
Port harcourt med. J
Year:
2011
Type:
Article
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