Search Results - "Ezegwui, H. U."

Incidence, Determinants, and Outcomes of Spontaneous Preterm Birth at Tertiary Hospitals in Enugu, Southeast, Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Study by Nnagbo, J E, Ugwu, G O, Eze, M I, Agu, P U, Nnagbo, C L, Udealor, P C, Ezugwu, E C, Ugwu, E O, Nwagha, I U, Ezegwui, H U

“…In the past five years, observational evidence suggests that the rates and determinants of preterm birth may have changed due to the effect of the coronavirus…”
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Effects of early oral feeding versus delayed feeding on gastrointestinal function of post-caesarean section women in a tertiary hospital in Enugu, Nigeria: A randomized controlled trial by Mba, S, Dim, C, Onah, H, Ezegwui, H, Iyoke, C

“…Background: Initiation of oral intake after caesarean delivery influences return of bowel function, ambulation of patients, and time to recover from surgery…”
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Obstetric outcome of teenage pregnancies at a tertiary hospital in Enugu, Nigeria by Ezegwui, H U, Ikeako, L C, Ogbuefi, F

“…Maternal age, parity, and socioeconomic class are important determinants of obstetric outcome of pregnancy. Teenage pregnancy constitutes a high risk pregnancy…”
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Fetal macrosomia: obstetric outcome of 311 cases in UNTH, Enugu, Nigeria by Ezegwui, H U, Ikeako, L C, Egbuji, C

“…In modern obstetrics, fetal macrosomia is a major contributor to obstetric morbidity. It is an important cause of perinatal morbidity and mortality. This study…”
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Rates and determinants of peripartum and puerperal anemia in Enugu, Nigeria by Emegoakor, C, Iyoke, C, Ezegwui, H, Umeora, O, Lawani, L, Madu, A

“…Background: Anemia in the peripartum or postpartum period could pose a significant risk for maternal morbidity and mortality during and after delivery. Aims:…”
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Cesarean delivery in preeclampsia and seasonal variation in a tropical rainforest belt by Okafor, U. V, Ezegwui, H. U

“…Background: The pathogenesis of preeclampsia is poorly understood and recent evidence suggests that the incidence varies depending upon the season. Aim: This…”
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HIV serostatus disclosure pattern among pregnant women in Enugu, Nigeria by Ezegwui, H U, Nwogu-Ikojo, E E, Enwereji, J O, Dim, C C

“…This study was carried out in two medical facilities in Enugu, Nigeria, from September to November 2007. An interviewer-administered questionnaire was used to…”
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Asymptomatic bacteriuria among pregnant women with sickle cell trait in Enugu, South Eastern Nigeria by Obiora, C C, Dim, C C, Ezegwui, H U, Nwogu-Ikojo, E E, Okeudo, C

“…Asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) in pregnancy is a major risk factor for developing acute cystitis and pyelonephritis, especially, among women with sickle cell…”
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Genital lesions complicating female genital cutting in infancy: a hospital-based study in south-east Nigeria by Ekenze, S. O., Ezegwui, H. U., Adiri, C. O.

“…Background: Despite the global outcry against female genital cutting (FGC), the practice continues in many African communities. The morbidity of this practice…”
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Seroprevalence of Chlamydia trachomatis in Enugu, Nigeria by Ikeme, A C, Ezegwui, H U, Ikeako, L C, Agbata, I, Agbata, E

“…Chlamydia infections in women cause pelvic inflammatory disease, which often results in devastating consequences of infertility, ectopic pregnancy, or chronic…”
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Vesicovaginal fistula repair combined with cesarean section by Ezegwui, H.U., Ezegwui, G.C.

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Sterilization at cesarean section in Nigeria by Ezegwui, H.U., Nwogu-Ikojo, E.E.

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Routine cervical dilatation during elective caesarean section. Should we continue? by Ezegwui, H. U., Ogbuefi, F. C.

“…Abstract The caesarean section rate is on the increase globally, with its attendant complications. One of the measures adopted by obstetricians to decrease…”
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Prolonged use of Norplant contraceptive subdermal implants by Ezegwui, H.U., Oguanuo, T., Nwogu-Ikojo, E.E.

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Symphysiotomy in a Nigerian hospital by Ezegwui, H.U., Olomu, O.O., Twomey, E.D.

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Trends in uterine rupture in Enugu, Nigeria by Ezegwui, HU, Nwogu-Ikojo, EE

“…Our objective was to determine the trend of rupture of the gravid uterus at Enugu, Nigeria and to determine any change in pattern of presentation, management…”
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Male partner involvement in female contraceptive choices in Nigeria by Ajah, L. O., Dim, C. C., Ezegwui, H. U., Iyoke, C. A., Ugwu, E. O.

“…Opposition by male partners is one of the barriers to contraceptive use in sub-Saharan Africa. The study aimed at determining the extent of male partner…”
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Retained second twins in Enugu, Nigeria by Aniebue, U.U., Ezegwui, H.U., Ozumba, B.C.

“…Objectives: To review our experience with retained second twin in Enugu, Nigeria, over a 10-year period. Methods: The second twin is retained when a delay of…”
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Histological analysis of endometrial curettings performed for infertility in Nigeria by Ikeme, ACC, Ezegwui, HU

“…Over a 10-year period (January 1985 - December 1994) 1060 consecutive infertile patients had endometrial biopsy as part of the infertility evaluation protocol…”
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Choriocarcinoma in Enugu, South east Nigeria: a need for a shift from mortality to survival by Dim, C C, Ezegwui, H U

“…The diagnosis of cancer in Nigeria is often translated to mean an imminent death for the patients. This contrasts the situation in some developed settings…”
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