Reasons for gynaecological consultations in children in Calabar, South Eastern Nigeria
Abasiattai, A.M.; Etuk, S.J.; Asuquo, E.E.; Udoma, E.J.; Bassey, E.A.
Tropical Doctor 37(2): 90-92
2007
ISSN/ISBN: 0049-4755 PMID: 17540088 DOI: 10.1177/004947550703700210Document Number: 554017
Childhood gynaecological disorders as seen in the University of Calabar Teaching hospital (UCTH), Calabar, Nigeria, over a 10-year period were studied. The aim was to establish the incidence and pattern of presentation of these disorders. Childhood gynaecological disorders constituted 3.1% of gynaecological admissions in UCTH. Vaginal laceration following rape was the most common disorder accounting for 54.8% of the cases. This was most common in the 8 to 11-year age group (52.2%). Vaginal bleeding was the most common presenting symptom (63.1%) and repair of vaginal laceration the most common procedure performed (54.8%).