Septic abortion at University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria.
One hundred forty-three cases of septic abortion managed over 5 years are reviewed. Sepsis was more common after induced abortion often performed by non-gynecologists. Instrumentation was commonly performed in the homes, chemists and poorly equipped private clinics. Complications were generally severe and maternal mortality was 8.4%. Treatment was individualized but there was no standard antimicrobial regime.
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria.
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Konje
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Obisesan
D000028:Abortion, Induced / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000031:Abortion, Septic / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006785:Hospitals, University; D006801:Humans; D009549:Nigeria; D011247:Pregnancy; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors