%A Atta, Amos
%A Abdullahi, Habiba
%T Vaginal hysterectomy at university of Abuja teaching hospital: A 5-year review
%9 Original Article
%D 2018
%J New Nigerian Journal of Clinical Research
%R 10.4103/nnjcr.nnjcr_23_17
%P 48-50
%V 7
%N 12
%U https://www.mdcan-uath.org/article.asp?issn=2250-9658;year=2018;volume=7;issue=12;spage=48;epage=50;aulast=Atta
%8 Jul 1, 2018
%X
Background: Vaginal hysterectomy is associated with less morbidity and mortality. However, its use appears to be underutilized in most settings in Nigeria. Objectives: The objective of the study was to determine the incidence, indications, and outcome of vaginal hysterectomy at a Nigerian Teaching Hospital. Study Design: A retrospective study of all the hysterectomies performed in the Hospital between January 1, 2010 and December 31, 2014. Results: During the period of study, there were 902 major gynecological operations, of which vaginal hysterectomy accounted for 33, giving an incidence of 3.7%. Vaginal hysterectomy was highest among patients aged 60 years and above accounting for 54.6%. The most common indication for vaginal hysterectomy was uterovaginal prolapse constituting 75.8%. The complication rate was 27.3% with postoperative pyrexia constituting 57.1% of all the complications, while hemorrhage was the least, constituting 3.0%. There was no mortality recorded. Conclusion: The incidence of vaginal hysterectomy was 3.7%. Uterovaginal prolapse was the most common indication, while postoperative pyrexia was the most common complication found.
%0 Journal Article
%I Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
%@ 2250-9658