CHANGES IN PACKED CELL VOLUME AFTER GYNAECOLOGICAL SURGERIES: A COMPARISON OF DAY 1 AND DAY 2 VALUES.

Background: Postoperative anaemia is associated with increased postoperative morbidity. The optimal timing for postoperative packed cell volume (PCV) assessment remains unclear and varies across surgical units.

Objective: This study compared PCV values on postoperative days 1 and 2 to determine their relationship with the expected postoperative PCV.

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.

Effect of routine preoperative fasting on residual gastric volume and acid in patients undergoing myomectomy.

Background: Preoperative fasting of patients aims to reduce the residual gastric volume (RGV). The magnitude of this reduction is yet to be ascertained in the Nigerian population.

Aim: To compare the RGV and pH of patients fasted for 6-12 h with those allowed oral intake of fluid up to 2 h preoperatively.

TRANSMIGRATION OF INTRA-UTERINE DEVICE, EXPLORATORY LAPAROTOMY, RETRIEVAL AND REPAIR OF PERFORATED UTERUS.

Background: Perforation of the uterus following transmigration of Intra-uterine devise (IUD) is an uncommon finding of insertion of IUD. There is associated increased risk of accidental pregnancy,morbidity and mortality.

Aim: To report a rare clinical condition in which there was uterine perforation following migration of IUD and to increase awareness of this condition in our environment.

The efficacy of chewing gum on postoperative ileus following cesarean section in Enugu, South East Nigeria: A randomized controlled clinical trial.

Background: Postoperative ileus (POI) is a common complication following caesarean section. It impairs patients comfort; delays wound healing and prolong duration of hospital stay. Several methods have been used in the management of this condition with varying efficacy.