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  • Title: Pattern of mechanical intestinal obstruction in Ibadan: a ten year review.
    Author: Shittu OB, Gana JY, Alawale EO, Ogundiran TO.
    Journal: Afr J Med Med Sci; 2001; 30(1-2):17-21. PubMed ID: 14510143.
    Abstract:
    A retrospective review of 232 patients with (mechanical) instestinal obstruction managed at the University College Hospital, Ibadan over a ten-year period: 1978 to 1987. The leading aetiological factor was obstructed inguinal hernia (45.7%), although its incidence seems to be on the decline. Ileo-colic type instussusception was the most prevalent variety (62.8%) with preponderance of the paediatric age group. There is an observed increase in the proportion of obstruction due to tumours. Ascaris infestation is no longer a prominent aetiological factor. One third of the 8.2% mortality rate observed was in neonates.
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