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Volume 20, Number 2, October 2003
Contents

Editorial

A Great Loss                                                                                                                              

87

A.O. Omigbodun

And the Lights Went Out (Tribute to a Very Special Father)                                                 

87

C.O. Aimakhu

 

Original Articles

Fertility Profile Following Induced Abortion in Calabar, Nigeria                                            

89

Asukwo D. Ekanem, Saturday J. Etuk, Edem J. Udomaand Imaobong A. Ekanem

Abstract

Clinical Presentation of Infertility in Gombe, North-Eastern Nigeria                                     

93

Bala M. Audu, Alfred A. Massa and Mohammed Bukar

Abstract

Prolactin Levels Among Infertile Women in Maiduguri, Nigeria                                            

97

Audu Idrisa, Mohammed B. Kawuwa, Sheikh A. Habu and Ayub-Eniola A. Adebayo

Abstract

Maternal Deaths from Induced Abortions                                                                              

101

Peter O. Adefuye, Adewale O. Sule-Odu, Adetola O. Olatunji, Mustapha A. Lamina

and Olufemi T. Oladapo

Abstract

Gynaecological Malignancies Seen in a Tertiary Health Facility in Kano, Northern Nigeria

105

Hadiza S. Galadanci,Aminu Z. Mohammed, Charles C. Uzoho, Tukur A. Jido and O. Ochicha

Abstract

Cervical Cancer Screening in Enugu, Nigeria                                                                        

109

Leonard I. Chukwuali, Wilson I.B. Onuigbo and Nnenna C. Mgbor

Abstract

Antibiotic Sensitivity Patterns of Microbial Isolates from the Urine of Pregnant Women with Urinary Tract Infections                                                                                                                        

113

Oliver C. Ezechi, Olusola B. Fasubaa and Francis O. Dare

Abstract

Domestic Violence Against Pregnant Nigerian Women                                                         

116

Hyginus U. Ezegwui, Arthur C. Ikeme and Chika N. Onwasigwe

Abstract

Plasma Triglyceride and Cholesterol Levels in Normotensive and Hypertensive Pregnant and Parturient Nigerian Women                                                                                                     

119

Kashope D. Thomas, Oyebola G. Adeosun, Norah O. Akinola, Uche Onwudiegwu and Alexander T. Owolabi

Abstract

Assessment of Gestational Age in the Third Trimester of Pregnancy: Comparison of Symphysio-Fundal Height Measurements with Ultrasonic Methods                                                       

123

Oluwafemi Kuti, Bamidele O. Osinusi, and Oladosu A. Ojengbede

Abstract

Intrapartum Estimation of Fetal Weight by Symphysiofundal Height Measurement          

127

Hyacinth E Onah

Abstract

Outcome of Term Singleton Breech Deliveries in a Tertiary Health Care Centre              

129

A. Olabisi Aisien and O. Lawson

Abstract

Antepartum Fetal Death in a Nigerian Teaching Hospital: Aetiology and Risk Factors     

134

Oluwafemi Kuti, Alexander T. Owolabi, Ernest O. Orji and I. Olayinka Ogunlola

Abstract

Uterine Rupture: a Major Contributor to Obstetric Morbidity in Sagamu                           

137

Okanlawon L. Odusoga, Peter O. Adefuye, Olufemi A.O Oloyede, Tuminu A. Fakoya and Adetola O. Olatunji

Abstract

Beliefs and Perceptions of Pregnant Women at Ileşa About Caesarean Section                 

141

Ernest O Orji, Solomon O. Ogunniyi and Uche Onwudiegwu

Abstract

 

Review Articles

Managing Major Early (Primary) Postpartum Haemorrhage in Developing Countries      

144

Ayodele O. Arowojolu

Abstract

Emergency Contraception: A Global Overview of Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Among Providers                                                                                             

153

Deborah Haggai

Abstract

 

Case Reports

Inevitable Caesarean Myomectomy: a Case Report                                                             

159

Oliver C. Ezechi, Bruno K.E. Kalu, Patrick E. Okeke and Chikezie O. Nwokoro

Abstract

Symphysiotomy: An Occasional Life-Saving Emergency Obstetric Procedure in Developing Countries   

161

Justus N. Eze

Abstract

Acute Haemoperitoneum from Ruptured Veins on a Leiomyomatous Uterus – a Case Report   

164

Ijeoma V. Ezeome and Arthur C. Ikeme

Abstract

Endocervical Stromal Sarcoma of the Cervix – a Case Report                                             

167

Olusola B. Fasubaa, G. Olutoyin Omoniyi-Esan, Kayode A. Adelusola and Babatunde J. Olasode

Abstract

 

 

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