Prevalence and diagnostic dilemma of chromosomal abnormalities in the Niger Delta area of Nigeria; Is prenatal diagnosis worthwhile?

Background: Early detection of increasing numbers of cases of chromosomal abnormalities (aneuploides) at the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH) in the Niger Delta will enhance appropriate counseling of patients and early termination of the affected pregnancies. The study aimed to ascertain the prevalence of aneuploides at the RSUTH and to determine the necessity for early prenatal diagnosis in the Niger Delta.

Methodology: This was a prospective cross-sectional study carried out over a three-year period (01/01/2018 - 01/01/2021) at the RSUTH, Nigeria.

Post Emergency Obstetric Hysterectomy Morbidities in the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital - A Five Year Review.

Background: Hysterectomy in the peripartum period is a life-saving emergency procedure that is associated with both intra-operative and post-operative morbidities. This study aims to determine the prevalence of emergency obstetric hysterectomy (EOH), the indications, and the pattern of post-emergency obstetric hysterectomy complications and their outcome in our setting.

Methodology: This was a retrospective study of parturients that had an emergency obstetric hysterectomy (EOH) over a five (5)-year period from 1st January 2008 - 31st December 2012.

Review of Episiotomy and the Effect of its Risk Factors on Postepisiotomy Complications at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital.

Aim: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of episiotomy and postepisiotomy complications and to assess the relationship between the risk factors and postepisiotomy complications in the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital.

Methodology: This was a descriptive longitudinal study, in which 403 consecutive women who had episiotomy in the labor ward were recruited for the study. They were followed up and reviewed at the postnatal clinic on the 1 and 6 weeks postdelivery.

Ectopic pregnancy in Dalhatu Araf Specialist Hospital Lafia Nigeria - A 5-year review.

Context: Ectopic pregnancy is a common life-threatening emergency and a notable cause of maternal morbidity and mortality.

Aims: This study aims to determine the prevalence of ectopic gestation, the associated risk factors, the pattern of presentation and management of ectopic pregnancy in Dalhatu Araf Specialist Hospital (DASH) Lafia.

Patients And Methods: This was a retrospective study of all cases of ectopic pregnancy managed at the gynaecological unit of the DASH Lafia, North-central Nigeria from 1 January, 2013 to 31 December, 2017.