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An analysis of surgically managed cases of pelvic abscess complicating unsafe abortion
Adebiyi G Adesiyun1, Charles Ameh
1Department of Obstetrics Gynaecology, Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Kaduna, Kaduna State, Nigeria. adebiyi_g@yahoo.com
Background:
This study was carried out to study the demographic variables, treatment options and mortality in cases of abortion related pelvic abscess.
Methods:
A retrospective study of patients that had pelvic abscess as a complication of unsafe abortion. The retrieved case files were scrutinized for the necessary information.
Result:
The age ranged from thirteen years to forty six years, and teenagers accounted for 24.3% of the patients. About half of the patients, 51.4% were childless and parity ranged from zero to eight. The abortionists were mainly untrained personnel and the contraceptive prevalence rate was low, 5.4%. Most of the patient had conservative surgery and a significant number 94.6%, had blood transfusion. Maternal death of 18.9% was recorded with infection being the major cause.
Conclusion:
Unsafe abortion and its attendant complication is still a problem in Nigeria. High quality post abortion care will help a long way in saving many lives.
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