OBJECTIVE Uterine rupture is a preventable condition which has persistently remained in our environment. The aim of this study therefore is to ascertain the incidence of uterine rupture, examine the predisposing factors and maternal and fetal outcome of patients managed of uterine rupture in a tertiary hospital. MATERIALS AND METHODS This descriptive case series was conducted at the departmen...

BACKGROUND Uterine leiomyomas are the commonest benign tumors in women, with a higher preponderance amongst Africans. Several etiological factors have been suggested, with subtle variations in clinical presentation being reported in different studies. This may constitute a determinant for the management measures undertaken. AIM To review the clinical presentation and management measures under...

Objective: Conduct a morphometric study of foramina ovale and spinosum of the human sphenoid bone. Methodology and results: The study was carried out using 87 dry adult human skulls obtained from cadavers in the laboratories of the Departments of Anatomy of the Universities of Port Harcourt, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus, Okofia, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, Niger Delta Univer...

The incidence of true knot of the umbilical cord is not only very low but it is often undiagnosed antenatally when present despite the availability of prenatal ultrasonography. When the true knot remains tight, it may impede the circulation of the fetus and may result to fetal death in utero especially in labor. We report a very uncommon case of true knot of the umbilical cord that ultimately l...

BACKGROUND Laparoscopic examination is a useful investigation in the evaluation of infertile women. To perform this test, pneumoperitoneum is required to distend the abdomen, improve visibility and displace the intestines out of the pelvis. Several gases have been used to achieve this purpose including Nitrous Oxide (N2O), Carbondioxide (CO2), Helium, Xenon andAir. STUDY DESIGN AND METHOD Thi...

INTRODUCTION The natural history of prostate cancer varies among patients. The aim of this study is to detect any variations in clinical and pathological characteristics of the tumor in patients from different ethnic groups in Southern Nigeria. PATIENTS AND METHODS Consecutive patients who presented with features of prostatic diseases at the Urology Units of University of Port Harcourt Teachi...