Gynaecologic mortality in Enugu, Nigeria

A retrospective review of 79 deaths in 2033 gynaecologic admissions at a referral centre showed that the leading causes of mortality were cervical cancer, choriocarcinoma, septic abortion and ovarian cancer, in that order. The results suggest a need for an organized cancer programme to limit morbidi...

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Published inTropical doctor Vol. 36; no. 4; p. 235
Main Authors Anya, S E, Ezugwu, F O, Okaro, J M
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England 01.10.2006
Subjects
Abortion, Septic - mortality
Adult
Cause of Death
Choriocarcinoma - mortality
Female
Genital Neoplasms, Female - mortality
Humans
Middle Aged
Nigeria - epidemiology
Ovarian Neoplasms - mortality
Pregnancy
Survival Analysis
Uterine Cervical Neoplasms - mortality
Uterine Neoplasms - mortality
Nigeria
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Summary:A retrospective review of 79 deaths in 2033 gynaecologic admissions at a referral centre showed that the leading causes of mortality were cervical cancer, choriocarcinoma, septic abortion and ovarian cancer, in that order. The results suggest a need for an organized cancer programme to limit morbidity and mortality from malignant disease of the female genital tract.
ISSN:0049-4755
DOI:10.1258/004947506778604652