An analysis of surgically managed cases of pelvic abscess complicating unsafe abortion.
BACKGROUND
This study was carried out to study the demographic variables, treatment options and mortality in cases of abortion related pelvic abscess.


METHODS
A retrospective study of patients that had pelvic abscess as a complication of unsafe abortion. The retrieved case files were scrutinized for the necessary information.


RESULTS
The age ranged from thirteen years to forty six years, and teenagers accounted for 24.3% of the patients. About half of the patients, 51.4% were childless and parity ranged from zero to eight. The abortionists were mainly untrained personnel and the contraceptive prevalence rate was low, 5.4%. Most of the patient had conservative surgery and a significant number 94.6%, had blood transfusion. Maternal death of 18.9% was recorded with infection being the major cause.


CONCLUSIONS
Unsafe abortion and its attendant complication is still a problem in Nigeria. High quality post abortion care will help a long way in saving many lives.
Adesiyun
Adebiyi G
AG
Department of Obstetrics Gynaecology, Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Kaduna, Kaduna State, Nigeria. adebiyi_g@yahoo.com
Ameh
Charles
C
D018784:Abdominal Abscess / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery*; D000028:Abortion, Induced / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009549:Nigeria; D011247:Pregnancy; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D016896:Treatment Outcome