Research Article
Urologic emergencies in neonates: A teaching hospital experience
Author(s): Chukwubuike Kevin Emeka*, Anijunsi Livinus Patrick and Ozor Ignatius Ikemefuna
Background: Urologic emergency refers to any urologic condition that requires urgent medical attention. These urogenital problems may present as urinary tract obstruction and/or urinary tract infection resulting in renal compromise and sepsis.
Materials and Methods: This was a retrospective study of neonates who presented with urological emergencies between January 2015 and December 2019 at the pediatric surgery unit of Enugu State University Teaching Hospital (ESUTH) Enugu, Nigeria. Diagnosis of urological emergency was made based on clinical and investigative findings.
Results: A total of 255 neonatal surgical emergencies were seen during the study period; urological emergencies in neonates accounted for 102 (0.4%) of the cases. More males were affected and the mean age of the neonates was 7 days. Urinary retenti.. Read More»
DOI:
10.37532/puljphcm.2022.5 (3).41-43
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