scholarly journals Incidence, Socio-demographic Characteristics and Predisposing Factors of Ectopic Pregnancy attended at a Private Tertiary Care Hospital in Dhaka City

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-63
Author(s):  
Naheed Fatema ◽  
Sherajum Munira ◽  
KAM Mahbub Hasan ◽  
Zannatul Ferdosh ◽  
Nasim Iftekhar Mahmud ◽  
...  

Background: Ectopic pregnancy is frequently occurs among pregnant women. Objective: The purpose of the present study was to see the incidence and socio-demographic characteristics of ectopic pregnancy patients. Methodology: This cross-sectional study was carried out in the inpatient Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Bangladesh Medical College Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh from January 2009 to December 2009 for a period of one (1) year. All clinically suspected cases of ectopic pregnancy within the reproductive age admitted in the department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Bangladesh Medical College Hospital, Dhaka were included in the present study. After taking detailed history with particular scrutinization of the menstrual, obstetric and contraceptive history, a thorough physical examination was performed. The ectopic pregnancy was confirmed by laboratory and imaging technique. Result: The incidence of ectopic pregnancy in BMCH was 2.16% cases.The mean age with SD of the study population was 24.0±2.87 years. The ectopic pregnancy was closely related with high parity and it had been found that para-2 was the most common which was 20(44%) cases.Pelvic infection (33.0%), past history of abortion or MR (28.0%), and history of infertility (25.0%) were constituted the main bulk of risk factors. Only 3.0% had history of tuberculosis. Conclusion: In conclusion young para 2 women with pelvic infection or past history of abortion or MR are most commonly suffering from ectopic pregnancy. Journal of National Institute of Neurosciences Bangladesh, 2020;6(1): 59-63

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 12-16
Author(s):  
Naheed Fatema ◽  
Zannatul Ferdosh ◽  
Sherajum Munira ◽  
KAM Mahbub Hasan ◽  
Nasim Iftekhar Mahmud ◽  
...  

Background: Management of ectopic pregnancy is very crucial issue for the survival of the patients. Objective: The purpose of the present study was to observe the surgical management and per-operative findings of women with ectopic pregnancy. Methodology: This cross-sectional study was carried out in the inpatient Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Bangladesh Medical College Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh from January 2009 to December 2009 for a period of one (1) year. All clinically suspected cases of ectopic pregnancy within the reproductive age admitted in the department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the Bangladesh Medical College Hospital, Dhaka were included in the present study. In most of the cases, laparoscopy or laparotomy was done to confirm the diagnosis and manage the cases. Result: A total number of 48 cases of ectopic pregnancy women were recruited for this study. The highest number of ectopic pregnancy occurs in the ampulla of the fallopian tube which was 27(58.3%) cases. The right tube had been found to be affected more than the left which was 30(62.5%) cases and 18(37.5%) cases respectively. Most of the patients were presented with ruptured tubal pregnancy which was 30(62.5%) cases. Opposite tube was normal looking in 25(52.1%) cases. Unilateral salpingectomy and salpingectomy with contra lateral tubectomy were operated in 32(66.7%) cases and 10(20.8%) cases respectively. Conclusion: In conclusion most of the ectopic pregnancy is occurred in the site of ampulla of fallopian tube in right side which are mostly surgically managed by unilateral salpingectomy. Journal of Current and Advance Medical Research 2020;7(1): 12-16


2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 41-44
Author(s):  
Nadira Khan ◽  
Firoza Rahman ◽  
Nilufar Jahan ◽  
Fahmida Hafez ◽  
Shimul Akter ◽  
...  

Background: Pelvic Inflammatory disease is a very common gynaecological condition among the women. Objectives: The purpose of the present study was to see the socio-demographic characteristics of pelvic inflammatory diseases patients. Methodology: This cross-sectional study was carried out in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Dhaka Medical College Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh from November 2001 to April 2002 during the period of six (06) months and December 2002 to February 2003 for three (03) months with the total duration of nine (09) months. Women at any age who were suffering from chronic pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) attended at the OPD of gynecology Department at Dhaka Medical College Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh were selected as study population. Detailed history of each patient was taken and thorough physical examination was performed. Result: A total number of 150 cases were recruited for this study. Among 150 case of chronic pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) majority of the patients (54%) belonged to the age group of 26 to 35 years of age group. Majority of the patients were married (90.7%). Among 150 cases 80.0% patients were house wife. Regarding husbands’ occupation, 13.3% cases were businessman. Illiterate was in 44.7% cases. Among all patients 48.0% cases were found to be from lower socioeconomic status. Majority of the patients were from urban area (78.7% cases). Conclusion: In conclusion young reproductive age married illiterate women with low socio0-economic condition are the mostly suffering from pelvic inflammatory diseases Bangladesh Journal of Infectious Diseases, December 2018; 5(2): 41-44


2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 114-117
Author(s):  
Shimul Akter ◽  
Naznin Rashid Shewly ◽  
Kashefa Khatun ◽  
Rokshana Parvin Nupur ◽  
Kamrun Nahar ◽  
...  

Background: Vesico-vaginal fistula can occur in different women with varied socio-economic condition. Objectives: The purpose of the present study was to see the socio-demographic characteristics of vesico-vaginal fistula (VVF) patients attended at a tertiary care hospital in Bangladesh. Methodology: This cross-sectional study was carried out from July 2013 to December 2013 for a period of 6 months in the National Fistula Centre in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH), Dhaka, Bangladesh. All patients who underwent surgical repair for iatrogenic VVF in National Fistula Centre of the department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of Dhaka Medical College Hospital were included in this study. Patients who got themselves admitted to Obstetrics & Gynaecology department of DMCH with the complaints of fistula. The entire selected patients were interviewed for detailed socio-demographic characteristics. Result: A total number of 51 cases of VVF were recruited for this study. The mean age was 46.02 (±SD 6.104) years. Most of the respondents were illiterate (55.0%) and one-third patients had primary level education. The number of highly educated patients was scarce (12.0%). It was evident that average age at marriage of the patients was 15.8(±4.74) years. Some females were forced to accept marriage at the age of 10 years. The mean interval between initiation of menstruation and the marriage was only 4.72 years. Mothers were on an average 17.48 years old at the time of first delivery. Conclusion: In conclusion middle age illiterate women are most commonly suffering from VVF. Journal of National Institute of Neurosciences Bangladesh, 2020;6(2): 114-117


2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  

Malaria is a public health problem in 90 countries around the world affecting 300 million people and responsible for about 1 million deaths annually. Bangladesh is considered as one of the malaria endemic countries in Asia. Every year large number of people suffered for malaria. But there is little studies about clinico-epidemiology of malaria. Aim: To study the epidemiological and clinical aspects of malaria. Methods: This is a Prospective observational study that was conducted in all medicine unit of Chittagong Medical College Hospital, Chittagong, Bangladesh during August 2017 to June 2018. Total 55 patients were included in the study having malaria diagnosed by blood slide examination or rapid diagnostic test. Patients were enrolled in this study after getting written informed consent from the patient or attendant. Detail demographic and clinical data were recorded in structured case report form. Patients were regularly followed up and outcome recorded. Results: Results showed males (65.5%) of 25±15.109 years of age were the main sufferer. Majority (45%) came from low socio-economic condition (<5000 taka/month). 65.5% patients denied any history of recent travel to malarias’ area. 69.1% cases give history of using mosquito net, but only 25.5% have insecticide treated mosquito net. Majority (89.1%) were diagnosed as severe malaria and only few (10.9%) as uncomplicated malaria. Most of the diagnosis done at Chittagong Medical College Hospital, mainly presenting with coma or altered consciousness and convulsion. At field level diagnostic test done in 67.27% cases, of which RDT in 14.5%, BSE in 45.5% and both in 7.3% cases. 78.2% cases outcome were good with improvement and death occurred in 21.8% cases, mainly due to acute renal failure. Conclusion: Though we are making significant effort to control malaria, still we have to improve in controlling malaria based on both preventing the infection and on prompt effective treatment of the infection and illness when it does occur.


2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 84-88
Author(s):  
Salahuddin Feroz ◽  
Shahjada Selim ◽  
Afsar Ahammed ◽  
Rahat Afza Chowdhury ◽  
Shahabul Huda Chowdhury ◽  
...  

Background: There is a high prevalence of coexisting medical conditions in patients with acute stroke; therefore, clinical investigators often need to adjust for comorbidities when assessing the effect of those risk factors on patient outcome. Objective: This study aimed to determines comorbid risk factors in patients with acute stroke.Methodology: A hospital-based case control study was conducted in Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College Hospital (ShSMCH) and Dhaka Medical College Hospital between January-June 2011. The cases and controls studied consisted of 175 hospitalized patients with stroke (confirmed by computed tomography scan) and 171 matched-age and sex controls that were hospitalized at the study hospital for condition other than stroke. After obtaining written informed consent from the patient or the closest attendant, all the information included to record were age, sex, monthly family income, family size, family history of CVD death, history of hypertension and diabetes mellitus, ECG change, aspirin intake, blood pressure and heart rate, waist and hip circumference and psychosocial factors. The edited data then analyzed by SPSS V. 16.Result: The most predictive independent variables were history of hypertension (OR 4.056), psychosocial stress (OR 4.90) and increased WHR (OR 3.806) were found significant risk factor for developing stroke. Conclusion: Therefore, to recognize comorbid risk factors and to treat them appropriately is the key to establish primary preventive strategies in non-stroke patients or secondary preventive measures to avoid recurrence in stroke victims. Journal of National Institute of Neurosciences Bangladesh, 2016;2(2): 84-88


2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  

Malaria is a public health problem in 90 countries around the world affecting 300 million people and responsible for about 1 million deaths annually. Bangladesh is considered as one of the malaria endemic countries in Asia. Every year large number of people suffered for malaria. But there is little studies about clinico-epidemiology of malaria. Aim: To study the epidemiological and clinical aspects of malaria. Methods: This is a Prospective observational study that was conducted in all medicine unit of Chittagong Medical College Hospital, Chittagong, Bangladesh during August 2017 to June 2018. Total 55 patients were included in the study having malaria diagnosed by blood slide examination or rapid diagnostic test. Patients were enrolled in this study after getting written informed consent from the patient or attendant. Detail demographic and clinical data were recorded in structured case report form. Patients were regularly followed up and outcome recorded. Results: Results showed males (65.5%) of 25±15.109 years of age were the main sufferer. Majority (45%) came from low socio-economic condition (<5000 taka/month). 65.5% patients denied any history of recent travel to malarias’ area. 69.1% cases give history of using mosquito net, but only 25.5% have insecticide treated mosquito net. Majority (89.1%) were diagnosed as severe malaria and only few (10.9%) as uncomplicated malaria. Most of the diagnosis done at Chittagong Medical College Hospital, mainly presenting with coma or altered consciousness and convulsion. At field level diagnostic test done in 67.27% cases, of which RDT in 14.5%, BSE in 45.5% and both in 7.3% cases. 78.2% cases outcome were good with improvement and death occurred in 21.8% cases, mainly due to acute renal failure. Conclusion: Though we are making significant effort to control malaria, still we have to improve in controlling malaria based on both preventing the infection and on prompt effective treatment of the infection and illness when it does occur.


2021 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 165-170
Author(s):  
Shahnoor Islam ◽  
Mehnaz Akter ◽  
Md Tanvir Ahmmed ◽  
Zannat Ara ◽  
SM Rezanur Rahman ◽  
...  

Background: Children suffering from cancer are more vulnerable than others. This study performed to outline the clinical characteristics and outcome of children with cancer with severe acute respiratory syndrome corona virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection in Dhaka Medical College Hospital, Dhaka. Methods: Clinical data and epidemiologic history of 24 children with cancer with laboratoryconfirmed COVID-19 infection by real-time reverse transcription-PCR (RNA-PCR) were admitted in the Dhaka Medical College Hospital, Dhaka from May, 2020 to June, 2020. Clinical data and epidemiologic history of these patients were restrospectively collected and analyzed. Results: Among the 24 cases, 16 (67%)were males and 8 (33%) were females. The median age was 5 years (range 0.11–12 years). The most common symptoms were fever (11 cases, 45%) and runny nose (8 cases, 33%), cough (8 cases, 33%), 6 (24%) were asymptomatic. Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia were the most common (50%) and second most were Wilms tumor (17%). Among the 24 cases, on admission, 17 (71%) had normal white blood cell counts, while only 2 (8%) more than 10x109/L and 5 (21%) less than 4x109/L, respectively. 16 cases (67 %) had normal neutrophil count and 7 cases (29%) had neutropenia. Lymphocyte counts were normal in 50% cases, lymphocytopenia in 10 (42%). C Reactive protein and serum ferritin raised in 19(79%) cases, D-dimer raised, prothrombin time, activated partial thromboplastin time raised in 8(33%) cases. X-ray chest was abnormal in 6 cases (25%). 16 cases (66%) received intravenous antibiotics, 5 cases (21%) needed oxygen therapy and 4 cases (17%) needed corticosteroid. Ninteen (79%) patients were discharged from hospital, 3cases (13%) were discharged on request and death was 2 cases (8%). Conclusions: Children at all ages appeared susceptible to COVID-19 and there was significant gender difference. Clinical manifestations of children’s COVID-19 cases were generally less severe than those of adult patients. Death rate is more in children with cancer than others. J Dhaka Medical College, Vol. 29, No.2, October, 2020, Page 165-170


2011 ◽  
Vol 18 (04) ◽  
pp. 598-603
Author(s):  
SHAHIDA SHAIKH ◽  
SALEEM AKHTER SHAIKH ◽  
INAYAT MAGSI

Objective: To observe the results of syndromic management in women living in IDPs camps complaining of chronic vaginal discharge. Design: Descriptive study. Setting: Medical Camps at Larkana set by Chandka Medical College Hospital for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) due to floods. Period: 1st September 2010 to 31st December 2010. Material and Methods: Total 200 symptomatic patients aged from 20 to 50 years suffering from chronic vaginal discharge having history of more than 6 months duration were included in the study. Asymptomatic as well as pregnant women and patients with abnormal cervix and having abnormal growth on cervix were excluded from the study. A detailed history and examination (including speculum and vaginal) was done and a proforma was filled. All these patients were given empirical treatment recommended by WHO as syndromic management consisting of stat doses of antifungal along with antibiotics, where no laboratory tests are required before treatment. Results: Next to vaginal discharge which was main symptom in all patients, the other symptoms like dusparunia, dysuria, itching ,lower abdomen pain and low backache was reported 9%, 16%, 20%, 24% and 31% respectively. Also 8% patients reported post coital bleeding. All patients were married and the mean age of the patients was 28+0.2 years and 15% of them were over 40 years. Mean parity was 4±1.Vaginal infection improved in 65% of the patients excellently with a first line single course of antibiotic and percentage raised up to 88% with second course. 19(9.5%) patients couldn’t be followed as they left that camp and 5(2.5%) patients who did not improve with two courses of antibiotics had big cervical erosions, referred to nearby tertiary care hospital for further management. Conclusions: IDPs live in poor conditions in camps without basic facilities and where it is difficult to perform bedside tests like microscopy, Potassium Hydroxide, wet mount films and tests for Sexually transmitted diseases like Chlamydia and gonorrhea are not available, syndromic management there is a rational way of treating cases of chronic vaginal discharge to get quicker response in such desperate women. 


2020 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 10-14
Author(s):  
Md Azizul Haque ◽  
Laila Shamima Sharmin ◽  
KM Faisal Alam ◽  
Md Mohimanul Hoque ◽  
M Morsed Zaman Miah ◽  
...  

Typhoid and paratyphoid fevers, collectively known as enteric fever, is caused by Salmonella enterica subspecies serovars Typhi and Paratyphi A, B and C. Despite this declining global trend, enteric fever is still considered to be a major public health hazard in Bangladesh and other developing countries due to poor sanitation, inadequate food safety measures and poor personal hygiene. In Bangladesh, the incidence of typhoid fever was reported to be 200 episodes per 100,000 person-years during 2003–2004. Multidrug-resistant (resistance to the first-line antimicrobials ampicillin, cotrimoxazole, and chloramphenicol) strains of S. Typhi and S. Paratyphi are on the rise globally and even cases of extensively drug-resistant (XDR) typhoid cases resistant to chloramphenicol, ampicillin, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, third generation cephalosporins and fluoroquinolones are being reported from many corners of the world. This descriptive, observational study was carried out in Rajshahi Medical College Hospital Hospital, Rajshahi, Bangladesh from July 2017 to June 2019. Antibiotic sensitivity pattern of total 76 cases of enteric fever due to Salmonella Typhi were studied. Blood culture was carried out by BACT ALERT-3D, Automated blood culture analyzer from BioMeriuex SA, France Patented FAN Plus method. Based on the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC), the organism was categorized as sensitive, intermediate, and resistant against the respective antibiotics as per Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) criteria. We are reporting antibiotic sensitivity and resistant patterns of S. Typhi documented in Rajshahi Medical College Hospital, a large tertiary care hospital in Northern Bangladesh. TAJ 2020; 33(2): 10-14


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