Morbidity and mortality from induced illegal abortion at the University of Nigeria teaching hospital, Enugu: a five year review
- 1 February 1991
- journal article
- Published by Wiley in International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics
- Vol. 34 (2) , 163-167
- https://doi.org/10.1016/0020-7292(91)90232-t
Abstract
Eighty-four cases of illegally induced abortion presented at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (1982-1986), or 4 per 1000 deliveries. Seventy-one percent of the patients were 20 years or younger and 8 out of 10 were nulliparous. Medical practitioners were responsible for one-third of the cases. Presentation and treatment are described. Fifteen women died (179 per 1000 cases). The true number of deaths from abortion in the community is probably higher.Keywords
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