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http://adhlui.com.ui.edu.ng/jspui/handle/123456789/3876| Title: | Pattern of mechanical intestinal obstruction in Ibadan: A ten year review |
| Authors: | Shittu, OB Gana, JY Alawale, EO Ogundiran, TO |
| Keywords: | Intestinal obstruction Aetiological Ibadan Pattern of mechanical |
| Issue Date: | 2001 |
| Publisher: | COLLEGE OF MEDICINE, UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN, NIGERIA |
| Citation: | Afr. J. Med. Med. Sci. (2001) 30, 17-21 |
| Abstract: | A retrospective review of 232 patients with (mechanical) intestinal obstruction managed at the University College Hospital, Ibadan over a ten-year period: 1978 to 1987. The leading aetiological factor was obstructed inguinal hernia (45.7%), although its incidence seems to be on the decline. Ileo-colic type intussusception was the most prevalent variety (62.8%) with preponderance of the paediatric age group. There is an observed increase in the proportion of obstruction due to tumours. Ascaris infestation is no longer a prominent aetiological factor. One third of the 8.2% mortality rate observed was in neonates |
| Description: | Article |
| URI: | http://adhlui.com.ui.edu.ng/jspui/handle/123456789/3876 |
| ISSN: | 1116-4077 |
| Appears in Collections: | African Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences |
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