A 5-Year Review of Abdominal Myomectomy and Its Outcome in Rivers State University Teaching Hospital, Port Harcourt, Nigeria | Chapter 9 | Perspective of Recent Advances in Medical Research Vol. 12

 Background: Uterine Fibroids, as known or named at another time or place Leiomyoma, are the commonest mild tumors Of the uterus. Treatment of uterine fibroids could be conservative administration, Medical treatment, surgical treatment and radiological situation.The surgical treatment maybe Hysterectomy, Myomectomy (abdominal, vaginal, laparoscopical) This item is aimed at emphasize the commonest surgical treatment of uterine stringy in Rivers State University Teaching Hospital. (RSUTH) and certain effects or sequelae associated with these surgeries.It is a prevailing surgical option for daughters who wish to preserve their uterus and those believing to have more children.Methods: This was a backward-looking cross-sectional study of all intestinal myomectomies done in this RSUTH middle from two points January 2017 to December 2021. The data collected were analysed utilizing SPSS version 20 subsequently a review of the theatre register, induced sleep charts, patient case notes, and the gynaecological district records.Results: A total of 540 women had surgery for uterine fibroids. Of accepted complications were turmoil, massive intraoperative haemorrhage (>1.5L), stomach obstruction (quadriplegic ileus), iatrogenic bowel injury and anaesthetic difficulties. No death was written.Conclusion: One of the most standard treatments for indicative uterine fibroids is abdominal myomectomy. Despite the possibility of main perioperative difficulties, the results are usually positive. Therefore, the correct safety measures bear be implemented to reduce these issues.

Author(s) Details:

Iwo-Amah Rose Sitonma,
Rivers State University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria.

Altraide Basil Omiebi,
Rivers State University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria.

Kwosah Joseph Ngozi,
Rivers State University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria.

Amadi Chijioke Simeon,
Rivers State University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria.

John H. Dickson,
Rivers State University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria.

Jumbo Awopola,
Rivers State University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria.

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Contraceptive Choices of Women in a Family Planning Clinic of a Tertiary Hospital in Niger Delta, Nigeria | Chapter 7 | Recent Developments in Medicine and Medical Research Vol. 13

 Background: Contraception is essential for preventing unplanned pregnancies, lowering mother and child mortality, and enhancing women's and families' lives.

Aim and Objective: During the study period, determine the pattern of contraceptive use, contraceptive uptake rates, trend of acceptance, socio-demographic features, and sources of contraceptive information at the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital.

Methods: This was a ten-year retrospective study of client records at the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital's (RSUTH) family planning clinic. Using IBM's statistical programme for social sciences (SPSS) version 25.0, their records were retrieved, examined, and data collected, processed, and analysed (Armonk, NY).

Between January 1, 2008, and December 31, 2017, there were 1893 contraceptive acceptors at the centre's family planning clinic. There was a declining trend in contraceptive uptake throughout the study period. Over half of the customers (60.7%) were between the ages of 30 and 39, with only six (0.3%) under the age of 20. The study's participants ranged in age from 19 to 51 years old. The majority of users (66.1%) were multipara, with 22 (1.2%) being nullipara. Para 3 was modal parity. The number of women with a formal education was 1862. (98.4 percent ). The majority of the clients were married (1814, 95.8%) and Christian (1813). (95.7 percent ). The intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD) was the most used form of contraception (814). (43 percent ). The most prevalent source of information was clinical personnel, who accounted for 1425 of the total (75.3 percent ).

Conclusion: There was a declining trend in contraceptive use during the research period. The majority of the clientele were in their thirties, married, educated, and had many children. IUCD was the most used type of contraception.

Author(S) Details

I. Nonye-Enyidah Esther
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Rivers State University Teaching Hospital, Port Harcourt, Nigeria.

S. Enyidah Nonyenim
Department of Medicine, Rivers State University Teaching Hospital, Port Harcourt, Nigeria.

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