Publications by authors named "M E Isikhuemen"

Spontaneous uterine rupture before the onset of labour is rare in pregnancy especially before the third trimester. It is life threatening with devastating consequences to the mother and fetus. We report a case of spontaneous second trimester uterine rupture in a multipara with a previous uterine scar with the aim of creating awareness and sharing the challenges in diagnosis and management of this unusual complication of pregnancy.

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Introduction: Intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD) is a safe and effective method of contraception. It is however rarely associated with complications. Migration of this device to the rectum is very rare.

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  • * East Africa exhibits the highest incidence rate of cervical cancer, while North and South Africa report lower rates.
  • * The highest mortality rate from cervical cancer is also found in East Africa, with 28.6 deaths per 100,000 women, followed by South Africa.
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Introduction: open excisional breast biopsy is a known modality for treatment of breast lumps especially in developing countries. Other sophisticated methods are available for management of breast lumps in more advanced nations. Our aim in this study was to review the outcome of open excision breast biopsies in our setting with a view to improving patient management.

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Enterocutaneous fistula is an abnormal communication between the intestine and the skin, while enterovesical fistula is an abnormal communication between the intestine and the bladder. Both are not usual complications of ovarian cystectomy. We present a patient with enterovesical fistula coexisting with enterocutaneous fistula following ovarian cystectomy.

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