Prevalence, indicators and complications associated with manual vacuum aspiration at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital.

Eclampsia At the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital Port Harcourt , Nigeria

Backround: Eclampsia remains a significant cause of maternal and peri-natal morbidity and mortality worldwide, particularly in resource poor countries, Nigeria inclusive. It is to a great extent, a preventable obstetric complication and measures required for its prevention, to minimize adverse maternal and peri-natal outcome, are well known and inexpensive. Objectives: To determine the socio-de...

Incidence and risk factors for retinal vein occlusion at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Port Harcourt, Nigeria.

OBJECTIVE The objective of the following study is to determine the incidence of retinal vein occlusion (RVO) and identify the risk factors in RVO in patients presenting to a tertiary hospital in Rivers State. MATERIALS AND METHODS The medical records of consecutive patients with RVO who presented to the retina clinic of the eye Department of University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital over ...

Abdominal Injuries in University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital

BACKGROUND Abdominal injury is relatively common in both civilian and military casualties and remains a major source of morbidity and mortality. The mechanism of injury may be blunt or penetrating. Some would require operative intervention, whereas others may be managed conservatively. OBJECTIVE The aim was to determine the pattern and outcome of management of abdominal injuries in the Univer...

Pregnancy outcome after cerclage for cervical incompetence at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Port Harcourt.

Cervical incompetence is often associated with mid trimester pregnancy losses and preterm labour. cervical cerclage to prevent miscarriage and preterm labour is practiced world wide. The objective of this study was to document the feto-maternal outcome following cervical cerclage for cervical incompetence. The study reviewed all case files of pregnant women who had cervical cerclage for cervica...

Prevalence of neonatal septicaemia in the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Nigeria